Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 Specifications
HDR-SR5
High Definition
NEW
Experience the world of high definition video with the HDR-SR5. Switch between video modes to capture video
in High Definition (HD) or Standard Definition (SD) on the built-in 40GB hard drive. A professional-quality Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and 10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything close and clear. You can even
use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images at the same time as filming video.
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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity with exceptional video (up to
1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530
lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still
image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3980K) photography
performance.
10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® VarioSonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-tolife color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The HDR-SR5 will record in Dolby Digital
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
exceptional viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick® devices (sold separately).
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Super Steadyshot®
Picture Stabilization from Sony which
controls an even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other image
stabilization systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
HDR-SR5 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam®
Camcorder to the computer for fast
transfer of video and still images to your
computer for editing. The camcorder can
also be used as an external storage and/or
playback device.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily
switch between 16: and 4:3 aspect ratios for
standard definition recording.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Super NightShot® Infrared System
from Sonyyou can capture natural looking
video, even when shooting in low light.
Record subjects up to 20 feet away using
the built-in infrared system.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
(HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel (16:9) still image (2016 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold
separately). While recording in Standard
Definition you have the ability to capture a
1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image (1512 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to
your PC using the supplied software. The
footage will be stored on your PCs hard
drive for archiving purposes and viewing at
a later time; the footage is stored by date
for easy playback. In addition, only new
footage is tranferred to your PC each time
you Backup your footage.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch Disc Burn
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu
Tele Macro Function
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Last Updated: 07/26/2007
HDR-SR5
High Definition
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, battery, usage patterns and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. 40GB means 40 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used
for data management functions.
3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.
4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. This camcorder captures high definition in the AVCHD fromat. Using the enclosed PC software, high
definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players or recorders , as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject
the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be
plaed on a compatible Blu-Ray Disc
™ player or other compatible device.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, ClearVid, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Handycam, Handycam Station, InfoLITHIUM,
like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot,
Remote Commander and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby is
a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are
trademarks of the Sony Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar
are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Vista are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross: 2100K
Recording Media:
40GB
Non
-Removeable Hard Disk
Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media (sold
separately)
Video Actual: 1430K Pixles (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)
Recording Time:
High Definition: XP = up to 5 hours,
HQ = up to 9 hours, SP = up to 11 hours, LP = up to 15
hours
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 9 hours, SP = up to 14
hours, LP = up to 27 hours
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output:
N/A
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes (Super;
Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO
™
Media Compatibility:
Tested to
support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
2 Lux (0 lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® infrared
system
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
N/A
Fader Effects:
Black and White
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes (Menu)
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash: Yes; Flash
Movie Mode(s):
N/A
Scene Mode(s):
Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset,
Twilight and Twilight Portrait
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Luminance Key and Old
Movie
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via USB 2.0)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via USB 2.0)
USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0
High Speed Compliant
(Handycam Station™
cradle)
i.LINK® Interface:
N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Yes
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
Remote Jack:
Yes (Stereo Mini)
S
-Video Input(s):
N/A
S
-Video Output(s):
Yes (via optional accessory)
HDMI
™ Connection Output(s):
Yes (Mini)
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Hardware
LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels)
Wide (16:9) Touch Panel - Clear
Photo LCD Plus
™
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Viewfinder:
N/A
Docking Station:
Yes; Handycam Station™
cradle
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 41.3-
485mm (16:9 Camera Mode),
50.5-
594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel/Ring
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
5.1-51mm; Telemacro
- 370mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
80X
Resolution:
2MP
Power
Power Consumption:
4.2W (LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® battery with
AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements:
7.2V Battery Pack/8.4V AC
Adaptor
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft
®
Windows® 2000 Professional SP4, XP Home, XP
Professional, Windows Vista
®
Supplied Software:
Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Video
Video Recording System:
AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-PS
(SD)
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog-to-
Digital Converter:
N/A
Format(s) Supported:
AVCHD™format (HD), MPEG2-PS
(SD)
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 3 oz (540g) with supplied battery
Measurements: 3" x 3 1/4" x 5 5/8" (75 x 81 x 140mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
Handycam Station™
cradle (DRCA-C181)
Component Video Cable
A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD
-ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam DVD
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP
-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
UPC Code:
027242719651
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