Sony HDR-AX2000 - Avchd Flash Media Handycam... User manual

HDR-AX2000
AVCHD Flash Media Handycam® Camcorder
The new Sony® HDR-AX2000 HD fl ash camcorder now offers you the
convenience of recording directly onto non-linear fl ash media, while
maintaining the quality and control of a professional camcorder—
all at a fraction of the cost.
1920x1080/60i with Film-like
Progressive Recording 24p/30p
Record amazing HD video at full 1920x1080
resolution with the option of fi lm-like Progressive
Recording at 24p or 30p. Plus you can record
your video at 24Mbps, the highest possible
bit-rate for AVCHD, and enjoy near Blu-ray
Disc™ quality video reproduction.
G Lens: 29.5mm Wide-Angle to
590mm (20x) Telephoto
Equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle G Lens
made from an advanced 10 group, 15 element
lens including Extra-low Dispersion glass.
This reduces chromatic aberration caused
by light refraction and produces video with
extremely low color fringing. The 20x optical
zoom (29.5mm-590mm: 35mm conversion) lets
you zoom in on faraway subjects with no loss in
image quality.
Record high-quality sound
using professional-level audio
accessories
Professional-quality
videos demand
professional-quality
audio. And that’s just
what you’ll get when
you utilize the dual XLR
3-pin audio connectors (with +48V phantom
power) to plug in your external microphones.
Optical Steadyshot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode
Nothing’s more jarring—and unprofessional—
than a shaky video. Smooth things out by
taking the next step forward in Sony® image
stabilization technology.
Get the fl exibility you need for
maximum shooting versatility.
The Sony® HDR-AX2000 features three
independent manual rings—zoom, focus and
iris—for superior control and fl exibility.
Excellent versatility in adverse
lighting conditions
Whether you're shooting a wedding by
candlelight, a sunny beach, bright ski-slope,
or a sunset cruise - the HDR-AX2000 will record
superb video down to a 1.5lux rating and has
3 steps of ND fi lters to assist in harsh lighting
conditions.
Set up shortcuts to often-used
features
Spend more time shooting—and less time
scrolling through function menus—by
assigning those features you use most to one
of seven customizable shortcut buttons.
Put yourself in the director’s chair
Now your videos can appear closer to the
look of actual fi lm, thanks to 24p Progressive
Recording capabilities plus two ground-
breaking video technologies.
CinemaTone Gamma™ and
CinemaTone Color technology
Cinematone Gamma technology deepens
colors by allowing users to specify a gamma
curve with contrast characteristics similar to
those of fi lm. Cinematone Color technology
recreates fi lm-like color tones.
Record directly onto fl ash memory
for easy editing
The Sony® HDR-AX2000 records video directly
onto compact Memory Stick PRO Duo™/
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media or SD/SDHC
media (all sold separately).4
Additional Features:
• Manual adjustment of the main exposure
settings.
• Customizable presets.
• Smooth Slow Record
• x.v.Color™ technology
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HDR-AX2000
High Defi nition Prosumer Handycam® Camcorder
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 3x 1/3” Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Technology Exmor™ technology
Processor EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)
Imager Pixel Gross Size 3x 1,120K each (Red, Green, Blue)
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type G Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9 29.5 - 590mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 36.1 - 722mm
Aperture F1.6-3.4
Filter Diameter (mm)72mm (G Lens)
Focal Distance (mm)4.1 - 82mm
Focus System
AF/MF selectable,
10 mm to infi nite (Wide),
800 mm to infi nite (Tele)
Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/2000 (60i), 1/30 - 1/2000 (30p), 1/48 - 1/2400 (24p)
Minimum Illumination 1.5 lux
(at 1/30 fi xed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain)
Optical Zoom 20x
Digital Zoom 30x approx. (When Digital Extender “ON”)
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 3x 1,037K each (Red, Green, Blue)
Video Actual 4:3 3x 778K each (Red, Green, Blue)
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)
1920x1080/60i
1920x1080/24p
1920x1080/30p
1440x1080/60i
720x480/60i
Video Signal System NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Format(s) Supported HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
SD: MPEG-2 (MPEG-2 PS)
Media Type HDV / MiniDV
Record Time
HD Movie, FX mode:
32GB Memory Card: 180min
16GB Memory Card: 90min
SD Movie, HQ mode:
32GB Memory Card: 475min
16GB Memory Card: 235min
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format HD: Dolby® Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / SD: Dolby Digital 2ch,
16bit, 48kHz
Microphone Built-in Stereo Microphone, Dual XLR inputs
DISPLAY
Display 3.2” Xtra Fine LCD™ (16:9) LCD display1 (921K pixels)
View Finder 0.45” Xtra Fine LCD™ (16:9) Wide1 LCD (1,227K pixels)
HARDWARE
Dual Memory Card Slots 2 X SD/SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo media slots4
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
S/S & Zoom Button On Handle Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
VIDEO OUT jack Yes (Pin connector x1)
AUDIO OUT jack Yes (Pin connector x2)
S jack No
COMPONENT OUT jack Yes (Mini-D jack)
HDMI OUT jack Yes (HDMI connector)
Headphones jack Yes (Stereo-minijack Ø 3.5 mm)
INPUT1 / INPUT2 jacks Yes (XLR 3-pin x2)
USB jack Yes (mini B / Hi-Speed)
i.LINK jack No
Remote jack Yes (Stereo-minijack Ø 2.5 mm)
DC IN jack Yes
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
(SteadyShot, Active SteadyShot*, OFF)
x.v.Color™Yes
White Balance Auto / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)
Fader Effects OFF, Black, White
Picture Profi le Yes (PP1 - PP6, OFF)
Scene Selection Mode(s)Picture Profi le (up to 6 pre-set conditions)
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record Yes (6 sec HD / SD)
POWER
Power Consumption HD: 6.7W / SD: 5.9W
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)173 x 187x 342 mm (6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 inch) including
protrusions w/o gripbelt
Weight (Approx.)2.1 kg (4 lb 11 oz) w/ Lens hood with lens cover3
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC adaptor AC-L100
USB cable Yes
Large eyecup Yes
Application Software(CD-ROM)Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)
Remote Commander® control unit Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-845)
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
Lens Hood Lens hood with lens cover
Media Operation Manual
SERVICE
Warranty information 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
FOOTNOTES
Features and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate. All TV reception, monitor pictures and print pictures are simulated. Except where noted,
all photos are samples for illustration purposes only.
1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The
i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible
i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
3. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
*In Active SteadyShot mode, image processing is used in parallel with optical stabilization, resulting in a slight
shift of imaging fi eld to the telephoto end.
4. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.
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