Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V Specifications

HDR-

CX500V

32GB

Flash High Definition Camcorder

1

The HDR-CX500V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light, 1920 x 1080
high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 32GB of internal flash memory. In addition,
a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags

your videos and photos.

2 1 7

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 . The high definition, AVCHD,
video produced captured with the HDR-

CX500V can be used with the provided
Picture Motion Browser software for PC,
but is also fully compatible with
iMovie® (sold separately) for Mac
users.

2

12 megapixel still image capture

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

32GB

Flash memory

The built

-in 32GB embedded Flash

Memory can record and store up to 24
hours of high definition video footage
(HD LP mode), or up to 42 hours of
standard definition footage (SD LP
mode).

1

1

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

A 1/2.88” Exmor R™ CMOS image
sensor 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 light­gathering area per pixel so you can
shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions. Approx. 2x increase in
sensitivity compared to Sony's existing
front

-illuminated CMOS sensors at F2.0.

Geotagging with built-

in GPS receiver

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR­CX500V an ideal choice for travelers.

The receiver 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 . Additionally, the receiver
automatically adjusts your

camcorder's clock to the proper time
zone.

7

9

Face Detection technology for Video
Footage and Digital Still Photos

Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image. On AVCHD models, the
camcorder allocates encoding bits on
detected face areas prior to encoding
other parts of the picture, making them
sharper and clearer. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.

Smile Shutter

™ technology for still and

dual capture

Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
You can also set the sensitivity and
choose child, adult, or auto priority.

Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode and 3­Way Shake Canceling

Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode
represents the next step forward in
Sony® image stabilization technology.
Active Mode improves on existing
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization by allowing the camera
lens to shift over a greater range of
motion. This allows the HDR-CX500V to
compensate for greater degrees of
camera shake and deliver a stunning
level of image smoothness. Taking it a
step further, 3

-Way Shake-Canceling
improves on the highly effective Vertical
and Horizontal optical image
stabilization by
adding electronic roll stability for even
smoother video capture.

Professional-quality Sony®

G Lens

Designed specifically to complement
the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with
ClearVid™ array, the professional­quality Sony® G Lens delivers superior
optical performance. Extra-low
Dispersion (ED) glass reduces
chromatic aberration for more accurate
color reproduction with less “fringing”,
and precision ground optics offer
stunning resolving power to bring you
sharp, amazingly detailed images.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

3.0” wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus
LCD™ display (230K pixels)

3

Power On by opening LCD display

Highlight Playback

12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom

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

Dual Record with 8.3MP still image
capture

PC & Mac Compatibility

Assignable Dial:

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:

Burn Direct to DVDirect® express DVD
burner (sold separately)

One Touch Disc Burn:

Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:

BRAVIA® Sync™ technology:

Auto Lens Cover:

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 09/08/2009

HDR-

CX500V

32GB

Flash High Definition Camcorder

1

Please visit the Dealer Network for more

information at www.sony.com/dn

Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/2.88""Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross: 6631K
Recording Media: 32GB Non-Removable Flash

memory;
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)

Recording and Playback Times: 32GB Flash:

High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 225 min., HQ
= up to 455 min. SP = up to 575 min., LP = up to
740 min.
Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 460
min., SP = up to 680 min., LP = up to 1300 min.

Video Actual: 4150K Pixels (16:9),3110K Pixels

(4:3)

Still Actual: 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Processor:

BIONZ™ image processor

Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution:

12 megapixel

Audio

Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone:

Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

Accessory Shoe:

Yes (Active Interface Shoe)

Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:

Yes

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Face Detection:

Yes

Hybrid:

Yes

Quick On:

Power on by LCD

Dual Record:

8.3 megapixel

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

Yes

Scene Mode(s):

Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Spotlight, Beach, Snow

Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ w/

Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation

Smile Shutter

™ technology:

Yes

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: No
Multiple Language Display:

Yes

Slide Show Mode:

Yes

Picture Effect(s):

No

Digital Picture Effect(s):

No

PictBridge Compatible: No
Low Light Capability: NightShot
Fader Effect(s):

Black, White

Face Index:

Yes

Film Roll Index:

Yes

Photo Capture from Movie:

Yes

x.v.Color™: Yes
BRAVIA®

Sync™:

Yes

Video

Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal: HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color,

EIA standards

Video Features

PhotoTV HD:

Yes

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via

A/V Remote Terminal)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI™
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied

(via A/V Remote jack)

Headphone Jack: No

1 1 6

5

Microphone Input:

No

S-

Video Output(s):

Sold separately (via A/V

Remote jack)

HDMI™

Connection Output(s):

Yes (mini)

Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S

Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote

Active Interface Shoe:

Yes

Display

LCD Screen:

3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo

Plus LCD display (230k pixels)

Hardware

Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™

Media

Manual / Auto Lens Cover:

Auto

Assignable Dial:

Yes

S/S & Zoom button on LCD:

Yes

Light/Flash:

Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm

(4:3)

Aperture:

F1.8

-3.4

Exposure:

Yes (Touch Panel)

Filter Diameter:

37mm

Focal Distance:

5.5 - 66.0mm

Focus:

Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

Shutter Speed:

Scene Selection, 1/8

-1/725;

STD, 1/60-1/725

Optical Zoom:

12x

Digital Zoom:

150x

Resolution:

12 megapixel still

Lens Type:

G Lens

Minimum Illumination: STD, 11 lux

(1/60 Shutter Speed);
LOW LUX, 3 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Power

Battery Type:

InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™

Meter System (NP

-FH60)

Power Requirements:

7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V

(AC Adaptor)

Power Consumption (in Operation):

3.6W

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty ---

1 Year

Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by

Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista® Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit).
Not supported by Mac OS.

Dimensions

Weight: w/o battery: 13oz (370g), w/ battery: 1lb

0oz (450g)

Measurements:

2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8 inch (62 x 65 x

133mm)

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander (RMT-835)
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
Lithium Battery (CR2025)
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-

ROM)

USB Cable

3

1

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-

FH50/FH70/FH100)

Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-

VQH10)

Travel Charger (BC-

TRP)
Wireless Microphone (ECM-HW2)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A)
HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)

UPC Code: 027242765245

1. 32GB equals 32 billion bytes. A portion (1.3GB) of the total storage is
used for system management and/or application files.

2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format.
High Definition AVCHD discs can be created using standard DVD
media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray
Disc™ player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3
devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used
with standard DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to eject
the media and may erase its contents without warning.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI

™

cable, both sold

separately.

5. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™

labeled HDTVs

when connected via HDMI interface.

6. x.v. Color

™

technology is supported only when source product, media

and HDTV all support those features.

7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By
using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet connection, and
supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can
be shown on an online map service. The online map service is
currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or
termination without notice.

9. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/
Windows Vista SP1. Picture Motion Browser software not supported by
Mac OS. AVCHD recording format is compatible with iMovie® '08 or
later versions.

10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back
over 12 seconds.

12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner (sold
separately) or compatible PC with supplied PBM software .

© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, BIONZ,
BRAVIA, Clear Photo LCD Plus, ClearVid, Exmor R, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM,
Optical SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, x.v. Color, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is
a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Microsoft,
Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc and
it’s logo are trademarks. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iMovie, Mac,
and the Works with iMovie logo and the Mac logo are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy