Sony HDR-AS10 User manual

Compact, rugged HD video action camcorder
The Sony® HDR-AS10 is a rugged, wearable full HD video camcorder. Weighing in at just 90grams (w/ battery) this compact, lightweight
unit allows you to capture your adventures on the mountain, in the water, and anywhere else life may take you as the action happens.
High quality Full HD 1080p recording
The Sony® HDR-AS-10 oers 1920 x 1080 high denition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Denition
quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI® and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed
and smoother playback of your memories.
Ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount included
The Sony® HDR-AS10 ships with a ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount that is built to handle extreme
environments, allowing you to concentrate on safety and composition while capturing Full HD videos. Within the housing, the camera
is waterproof down to 197 feet and has dirt and dust resistant seals that help make it nearly impervious to mud, snow, rain, and grime.
SteadyShot® image stabilization reduces blur
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth
video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even
smoother video capture.
Ultra wide angle Carl Zeiss® Lens (170-degree FOV)
With an ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, you will increase your perspective (170-degree viewing angle) while you venture
out on breathtaking views of dynamic terrain to include ski slopes and mountain trails.
4x Slow Motion video mode in HD
Extreme sports athletes and enthusiasts will enjoy HD SLOW 2x (1280 x 720, 60p) and HD SLOW 4x (1280 x 720, 120p) that shoot slow
motion, which is ideal for studying and rening form and technique. For traditional shooting methods, the camcorder also oers
several dierent resolutions to suit your needs: shoots in Full HD (1920x1080 30p), STD HD (1280x720, 30p), SD VGA (640x480, 30p).
Exmor® R CMOS Sensor for superb low light performance
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor®
R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor® R CMOS 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.
Simply "Press-n-Go" with large start/stop button
Operation of the Sony® HDR-AS10 is as simple as pressing a large, easy-to-press start/stop button. Just press the button and you’re
shooting the adventure of a lifetime.
Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
The HDR-AS10 features a memory card slot that accepts Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) and Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4 or
higher) type memory cards. Enjoy the exibility and convenience of expandable memory via the memory card (sold separately) that is
most convenient and oers maximum compatibility with the computers he or she uses the most.
Built-In stereo mic
A built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture all the exciting sounds of your adventure.
HDMI® output for easy le transfer
With HDMI® output, you’ll be able to share your Sony® HDR-AS10 video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not
included).
Secure on at and curved surfaces w/ 2 adhesive mounts
Hands-free shooting is at your disposal. Mount your Sony® HDR-AS10 easily and securely to at and curved surfaces with included
adhesive mounts.
Camera
Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 1/2.3” (7.77mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Pixel Gross Approx.16800K pixels
HDR-AS10/B Action camcorder to capture POV during action sports
Relive the glory of every hardcore, gravity-defying moment in
legendary Sony quality. No other mountable POV camera combines
Carl Zeiss® optics with a rugged exterior that welcomes mud, snow
and water5. So no matter what you do—snowboard, surf, skate, bike—
record it all in HD and share your shredding with the world.

Eective Picture Resolution Approx.11900K pixels (16:9)
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image Mode JPEG
Still Image Max Eective Resolution 2.0 megapixels
Video Format MPEG4-AVC/H.264
Video Resolution 1920×1080/30P (HQ),1280×720/30P (STD,SLOW,SSLOW), 680×480/30P (VGA)
Video Actual (Pixel) Approx.11900K pixels
Video Signal HD:HDTV 1080/60p
Audio Format MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker Built-in Microphone, Monoral Speaker
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/
VBR)
HQ:Approx.16Mbps/SSLOW:Approx.24Mbps/SLOW:Approx.12Mbps/STD:Approx.6Mbps/
VGA:Approx.3Mbps
Still Image File Format DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Size(Photo Mode) 2.0 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Optics/Lens
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
5. As of August 2012
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