Sony Handycam HDR-HC5 User manual

HDR-HC5
HighDefinition
NEW
Switch between HD & SD modes to capture video in high definition or standard definition on a MiniDV cassette.
10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything closes and clear with a Carl Zeiss®Vario - Sonnar®T* Lens. And
the Dual Record Mode allows for the capture of still images at the same time as filming video.
Step - up
New
2.1Megapixel(Gross)ClearVid™CMOS
Sensor
1/3"ClearVidCMOSSensorprovides
stunningdetailandclaritywith
exceptionalvideo(1080linesof
resolution-HDModeor530linesof
horizontalresolution-SDMode)and
stillimageperformance(4.0Megapixel).
UnliketraditionalCCDImagers,CMOS
Sensorsrequirelesspower,providing
betterbatteryperformance.
SwitchableHD/DVFormatRecording
TheHDR-HC5iscapableofrecordingand
playingbackbothHighDefinition(HD)
andStandardDefinition(SD)video
recordedonastandardMiniDVcassette.
Real-TimeHDCodecEngine
SonydevelopedaRealTimeMPEG
Encode/Decodesystemwithreduced
energyconsumptionandcompactsize
tofitinsideapersonalcamcorder.This
engineprovidesefficientMPEG2
compression,andrecordingand
playbackofclearHDimagesatthesame
bitrateoftheDVformat,sothatHigh
Definitionvideocanberecordedonthe
sameMiniDVcassettesasareusedfor
SDrecording.
x.v.Color
x.v.Colorcancaptureordisplaynearly
twiceasmany(1.8x)viewablecolorsthan
currentlypossible.Thisprovidesamore
accurateandvividcolorrange,fora
morenatural,lifelikeoverallexperience.
10XOptical/80XDigitalZoom
Theopticalzoomhelpstobringthe
actioncloseupfromfaraway.In
addition,theDigitalZoomInterpolation
meansthatextremedigitalzoomingis
clearer,withlessdistortionthan
previoustypesofdigitalzoom.
ProfessionalQualityCarlZeiss®Vario-
Sonnar®T*Lens
CarlZeisslenseshaveanadvancedoptical
multi-layercoatingthatofferslessglare
andflarewithincreasedcontrast.This
resultsinvividimagebrilliance,true-to-life
colorsaturationandperfectgrenditionsof
subtletones.TheadditionalT*coatingon
thelensfurtherreducesunwantedglare
andflare.
2.7"Wide(16:9)HybridTouchPanelClear
Photo™LCDPlusDisplay(211KPixels)
The2.7"Wide(16:9)LCDscreenprovides
excellentviewingclaritywithimporoved
resoltuion.The211KpixelLCDscreen
rotatesupto270degreesformultiple
viewinganglesprovidingsharp,detailed
imagesformonitoringorplayback,andthe
widescreenformatmakesshootingin16:9
modeandcomposingshotseveneasier.
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SmoothSlowRecord
Byincreasingtherecordratefrom60fields
persecond(fps)to240fpsfor3seconds
allowingyoutocapture3secondsoffast
motionandplaythevideobackin12
seconds.Thisisgreatforanalyzingagolf
swingoraviewingabirdinflight.In
addition,recordanaudiotracktonarrate
whatisbeingseeninthevideo.
MemoryStickDuo™MediaSlot
Capturestillimagesupto2304x1728
resolution,directlyontoMemoryStick
Duo ™ MediaforeasytrasfertoPCsfor
emailing,printingorshairingwithother
compatibleMemoryStick®media
compatibledevices.
3
DualRecord
WhilerecordingvideoinHighDefinition
youhavetheabilitytocapturea2.3
MegapixelstillimagedirectlytoMemory
StickDuo ™ media.
SuperSteadyShot®ImageStabilization
System
Picturestabilizationsystemthatuses
motionsensorstodetectandcompensate
forcamera"shake"withoutcompromising
picturequalitylikesomeotherdigital
stabilizationsystems.
CinematicMode
Perfectforcreatingyourownmovie
masterpieces,theHDR-HC5Cinematic
modelends24framefilm-likeeffecttoyour
recordings.
i.LINK®Interface(IEEE1394)
Ahighspeedbi-directionaldigital
video/audiocommunicationbetweentwo
compatibledevicesequippedwithan
IEEE1394interface,includingcamcorders,
digitalVCRs,andPCs.
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TeleMacroFunction
Usefulforshootingcloseupshots,but
withouthavingthecamcordercastinga
shadowonthesubject.Imagesshotinthe
TeleMacroModewillhavethesubject
properlyfocusedwiththebackground
unfocussedsothatthesubjectstandsout.
ActiveInterfaceShoe
Providesalocationdirectlyonthe
camcorderonwhichtoaddoptional
accessorieswhileprovidingpowerandtwo-
waycommunicationtothoseaccessories.
ADDITIONALFEATURES
Built-inIntelligentFlash
SuperNightShot®InfraredSystem
SceneSelectionModes
FaderEffects
PictureEffects
InfoLITHIUM®BatterywithAccuPower ™
MeterSystem
Multi-LanguageMenu
OneTouchWideAngleShooting
EasyHandycam
OnScreenZoomandRecordButtons
ManualFocus

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LastUpdated:06/12/2007
HDR-HC5
HighDefinition
1.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings,usagepatterns,battery and environmental
conditions.Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM®batteries.
2.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designatethataproduct contains an IEEE1394 connector. All
productswith an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
3.Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PROmediamayvary. A portion of the
memoryis used for data management functions. Actual available memoryinMB'sis: 8=7.5, 16=15,
32=30,64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB
4.Viewable area measured diagonally
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Reproductionin whole or in part without written permission isprohibited.Sony,Clear Photo, ClearVid,
Handycam,i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRODuo,NightShot,Remote
Commanderand SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario - Sonnarare trademarks of Carl
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owners.
Featuresand specifications subject to change without notice. Non - metricweights and measures are
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Specifications
General
ImagingDevice: 1/3"2100KGrossPixelsClearVid ™
CMOSSensor
PixelGross: 2100K
RecordingMedia: MiniDVCassette,MemoryStick
Duo ™ Media,MemoryStickPRODuo ™ Media
VideoActual: 1430KPixels(16:9),1080KPixels(4:3)
StillActual: 1490KPixels(16:9),1990KPixels(4:3)
RecordingTime: HighDefinition:60minutes;
StandardDefinition:SP=60min.,LP=90min.
Convenience
USBStreaming: N/A
SteadyShot ® ImageStabilization: Yes(Super;
Electronic)
AccessoryShoe: Yes,ActiveInterfaceShoe
WhiteBalance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/OnePush
MemoryStickPRO ™ MediaCompatibility: Testedto
supportupto4GBmediacapacity; doesnotsupport
highspeedtransferfunction;doesnot support
AccessControlsecurityfunction.
StillImageMode(s): JPEG
MinimumIllumination: 2Lux(0LuxwithSuper
NightShot ® InfraredSystem)
LowLightCapability: SuperNightShot ® system
ConvenienceFeatures
EasyOperation: Yes
FaderEffects: Black,Monotone,Mosaic,White
MultipleLanguage Display: Yes
SlideShowMode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash:Yes
SceneMode(s): Beach,Candle,Fireworks,Landscape,
Portrait,SportsLesson,Spotlight,andSunrise&
Sunset.
PictureEffect(s): Monotone,Mosaic,NegativeArt,
Pastel,Sepia,SkinTone,Solarization
DigitalPictureEffect(s): CinematicEffect,Flash
Motion,OldMovie,Still,Trail
PictBridgeCompatible: Yes
InputsandOutputs
LANCTerminal: Yes(StereoMini)
AnalogAudio/VideoInput(s): N/A
AnalogAudio/VideoOutput(s): Yes(MultiA/V)
DigitalAudio/Video Input(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
DigitalAudio/Video Output(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
USBPort(s): Yes(1.1compliant)
i.LINK ® Interface: Yes
ComponentVideo(Y/Pb/Pr)Output(s): Yes
HeadphoneJack: N/A
MicrophoneInput: N/A
RemoteJack: N/A
S -VideoInput(s): N/A
S -VideoOutput(s): Yes(viaoptionalaccessory)
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 2.7"(211KPixels)Wide(16:9)TouchPanelClear
Photo ™ plusLCDDisplay
LensType: CarlZeiss ® Vario - Sonnar ® T*
Viewfinder: Wide(16:9),Color(123KPixels)
DockingStation: N/A
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2
2
4
Microphone: Yes(Built - in;Stereo)
Optics/Lens
35mmEquivalent: 41.3- 485mm(16:9CameraMode),
50.5- 594mm(4:3CameraMode),40.4 - 404mm(16:9
MemoryMode),37 - 370mm(4:3MemoryMode)
Aperture: f1.8 - 2.9
Exposure: TouchPanel(24steps)
FilterDiameter: 37mm
FocalDistance: 5.1 - 51mm;Telemacro -370mm
Focus: FullRangeAuto/Manual(Dial,TouchPanel)
ProgressiveShutterMode: N/A
ShutterSpeed: Auto,1/2 - 1/500(SceneSelection
Mode)
OpticalZoom: 10X
DigitalZoom: 80X
Resolution: 2MP
Power
PowerConsumption: 3.9/4.2W - HD;3.6W/3.9W - DV
(VF/LCD)
BatteryType: InfoLITHIUM ® withAccuPower ™ Meter
System(NP - FH60)
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts;90DaysLabor
Software
SuppliedSoftware: PictureMotionBrowserver.2.0
Video
Analog- to - DigitalConverter: N/A
Format(s)Supported: HDV1080iandMiniDV
Dimensions
Weight: 1lb.5oz.(600g) withtapeandbattery
Measurements:31/4"x31/4"x53/8"(82x82x
134mmn)
SuppliedAccessories
PowerAdaptor/InCamera Charger(AC - L200)
InfoLITHIUM ® RechargeableBattery(NP - FH60)
WirelessRemoteCommander ® RemoteControl(RMT -
831)
A/VCable
ComponentVideoCable
USBCable
i.LINK ® Cable(VMC -IL4415)
EnjoyHandycamVideo
OptionalAccessories
ProfessionalMiniDVCassetteforHighDefinition
Recording(DVM - 63HD)
HighGradeComponentCable (VMC -30FR)
UPCCode: 027242701472
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