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HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of
HVR-Z5N/Z5U.
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DVCAM (DV))
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer-2,
Quantization: 16 bits
Fs48kHz (stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV))
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits
Fs32kHz (channel 1/2 stereo),
Quantization: 16 bits
Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed or Mini DVCAM cassette with
the mark printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Tape speed (DVCAM)
Approx. 28.193 mm/s
Tape speed (DV SP)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM)
41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV SP)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM-
63DM cassette and rechargeable
battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM-
63DM cassette and AC Adaptor/
Charger)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color, black and
white)
Picture
1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect
ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
1 226 880 (approx. 852 ×3[RGB] ×
480)
Image device
6.0 mm (1/3 type) 3CMOS sensor
Recording Pixels (HDV/DV16:9 still
recording):
Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440 ×810) pixels**
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 1 037 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 778 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 1 037 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
Approx. 778 000 pixels
Lens
G Lens
20 ×(Optical), Approx. 30 ×(Digital,
when [D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])
Focal length
f=4.1 - 82.0 mm (3/16 - 3 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
29.5 - 590 mm (1 3/16 - 23 1/4 in.)
(16:9),
36.1 - 722 mm (1 7/16 - 28 1/2 in.)
(4:3)
F1.6 - 3.4
Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO]
(one push) A/B
[INDOOR] (3 200K)
[OUTDOOR] (5 800K±7 offset levels)
[MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K -
15 000K in 100K steps)
Minimum illumination
1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30,
auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)
* Exif
’
is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder
’
s setting
information at the time of recording.
** The unique pixel array of Sony
’
s
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows for still
image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector
10-pin connector
When A/V connecting cable is
connected
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst
signal), 75 Ω(ohms)
When component A/V cable is
connected
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR:
+/- 350 mV, 75 Ω(ohms)
Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
HDMI OUT jack
TypeA (19-pin)
i
(headphones) jack
Stereo-minijack (∅3.5 mm)
Input/Output connectors
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (∅2.5 mm)
INPUT1/INPUT2 jack
XLR 3-pin, female,
-48 dBu: 3kΩ(kilohms)
+4 dBu: 10kΩ(kilohms)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
921 600 (1 920 ×480)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger)
Average power consumption*
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder
with normal brightness:
HDV recording 7.1 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 6.8 W
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with
normal brightness:
HDV recording 7.3 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 7.0 W
Operating temperature
0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F)
Storage temperature
-20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to +140 ˚F)
Dimensions (approx.)
HVR-Z5U:
169 × 188 × 451 mm
(6 3/4 ×7 1/2 ×17 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
169 ×188 ×451 mm
(6 3/4 ×7 1/2 ×17 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
battery pack (NP-F770)
HVR-Z5N:
169 ×188 ×451 mm
(6 3/4 ×7 1/2 ×17 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
169 ×188 ×451 mm
(6 3/4 ×7 1/2 ×17 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
battery pack (NP-F570)
Mass (approx.)
HVR-Z5U:
2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens
hood with lens cover
2.6 kg (5 lb 10 oz) including the battery
pack (NP-F770), cassette (PHDVM-
63DM), lens hood with lens cover and
microphone (ECM-XM1)
HVR-Z5N:
2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens
hood with lens cover
2.5 kg (5 lb 6 oz) including the battery
pack (NP-F570), cassette (PHDVM-
63DM), lens hood with lens cover and
microphone (ECM-XM1)
* When the HVR-MRC1 is used, the average
power consumption increases about 2.5 W.
AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
22 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F)
Storage temperature
-20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to +140 ˚F)
Dimensions (approx.)
123 ×53 ×135 mm
(4 7/8 ×2 1/8 ×5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
390 g (13.8 oz) excluding the power
cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor/Charger for
other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F770
(supplied with HVR-Z5U)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current
3.0 A
Capacity
31.7 Wh (4 400 mAh)
Type
Li-ion
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570
(supplied with HVR-Z5N)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current
3.0 A
Capacity
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Type
Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.