Sony HDR-SR5/C - Handycam Avchd High Definition Hdd Camcorder,Handycam HDR-SR5 Specifications

HDR-SR5

High Definition Camcorder

NEW

Capture high definition and standard definition video to a built-in 40GB hard drive with the HDR-SR5. Record every
detail of every moment with the 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens. You can even
use the Dual Record Mode to capture photos while also recording 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-to-life 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 surroundsound 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 two-way 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 Effect(s)

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

Battery Information

Easy Handycam Button

Multi-

Language Menu

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Last Updated: 11/24/2009

HDR-SR5

High Definition Camcorder

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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)

Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: XP = up

to 5 hours, HQ = up to 9 hours, SP = up to 11 hours, LP
= up to 15 hoursStandard Definition: HQ = up to 9
hours, SP = up to 14 hours, LP = up to 27 hours

Video Actual:

1430K Pixles (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)

Still Actual:

1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)

Audio

Dolby® Digital Output:

N/A

Recording Format:

Dolby® Digital 5.1

Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

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

Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape,

Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset,
Twilight and Twilight Portrait

Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation:

N/A

Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes (Menu)
Movie Mode(s):

N/A

Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s): Luminance Key and Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot® infrared system

Fader Effect(s): Black and White
Tilting:

N/A

Video

Video Recording System: AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-

PS

(SD)

Analog

-to-

Digital Converter:

N/A

Format:

AVCHD

™ format (HD), MPEG2-PS (SD)

Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

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)
Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen:

2.7" (211K Pixels)

Wide (16:9) Touch Panel -

Clear Photo LCD Plus™

Viewfinder:

N/A

Hardware

Docking Station:

Yes (Handycam Station®)

Light/Flash: Yes; Flash

2 7 4 4 4

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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

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 lux with Super NightShot®

Infrared System)

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® battery with AccuPower™

Meter System (NP-

FH60)

Power Requirements:

7.2V Battery Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor

Power Consumption (in Operation): 4.2W (LCD)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 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

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:

27242719651

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.

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Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and Super
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Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
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