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HDR-XR520V

240GB HDD High Definition Camcorder

 

 

 

  

The HDR-XR520V employs an advanced Exmor R™  CMOS sensor to capture stunning, 1920 x 1080 high definition 
video and 12 megapixel still images to its internal 240GB hard disk drive. In addition, a built-in GPS receiver helps 
you keep track of your current location, and even remembers where you shot your videos.

 

 

1920 x 1080 high definition video 
recording:

1920 x 1080 high definition resolution 
lets you record your memories in 
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition 
quality .

12 megapixel still image capture:

12 megapixel still image capture lets 
you take stunning, high resolution 
digital photos.

240GB hard disk drive:

A built-in 240GB hard disk drive can 
record and store up to 101 hours of high 
definition video footage in long play 
mode (HD LP, 2ch Dolby mode). In 
addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives 
you peace of mind by helping to 
prevent any recorded video and 
images from being lost if the 
camcorder is accidentally dropped.

1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor 
with ClearVid™  array 

1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor 
with ClearVid™  array: delivers bright, 
vivid, spectacularly detailed video 
footage, as well as 12 megapixel still 
images. With 6 megapixel (effective) 
video resolution, the image sensor 
actually captures video at four times 
the density of high definition resolution 
resulting in a sharper and more 
detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture. In 
addition, "Exmor R" technology 
captures images with high resolution 
and high sensitivity, while the 
advanced Sony® BIONZ™  image 
processor improves camera response 
time and screens out noise to help 
ensure that the signal from each pixel is 
as pure as possible.

Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS 
sensor:

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity 
with improved image clarity and 
drastically reduced grain with the newly 
developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" 
sensor. Designed for compact cameras 
and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor 
relocates the photo diodes above the 
support circuitry, maximizing the light-
gathering area per pixel so you can 
shoot with better results in lower lighting 
conditions.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver:

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
XR520V an ideal choice for travelers. In 
addition to automatically adjusting 
your camcorder's clock to the proper 
time zone, the GPS receiver also gives 
you the ability to view your current 
location on the LCD map display, as 
well as "tag" your shooting locations. 
Tagged videos and still images can be 
reviewed and played back using the 
Map Index function on the camcorder 
or once downloaded to your PC using 
the supplied PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software .

Map Index function:

Map Index uses the geotagging 
capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver

to "tag" your shot locations on a map 

in the camcorder, offering a new way 
to easily search and find a desired 
scene by location or view where a 
scene was captured.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Face Detection technology for Video 
Footage and Digital Still Photos:

Smile Shutter™  technology for still and 
dual capture:

Optical SteadyShot™  image 
stabilization with Active Mode:

3.2” wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™  
display (921K pixels):

Power On by opening LCD display:

Highlight Playback:

Professional-quality Sony® G Lens:

12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom:

Dedicated Mic and Headphone inputs:

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with 
Built-in Zoom Mic:

Active Interface Shoe:

Dual Record with 8.3MP still image 
capture:

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software:

Smooth Slow Record:

Assignable Dial:

Adjustable .27” Color Viewfinder : 

Built-in Intelligent Flash:

x.v. Color™  technology for superior 
color:

HDMI™  connection: 

USB 2.0 interface:

BIONZ™  Image Processor: 

Film Roll Index:

Face Index function:

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory 
Stick Duo™  media: 

One Touch Disc Burn:

Record and zoom controls on LCD 
frame:

BRAVIA® Sync™  technology: 

Auto Lens Cover:

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

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