DCR-DVD505
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/13/2006
1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium®
batteries.
2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, and PlayStation® 2 consoles cannot be
guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical
reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
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.
6.Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with
manufacturer.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick
Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen,
and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss.
PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at
www.sony.com/dn
Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross:
2100K
Recording Media:
8cm DVD (DVD-R/DVD-
RW/DVD+RW)
Recording and Playback Times:
HQ: 20 min.,
SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.
Video Actual:
1990K
Still Actual:
3000K Pixels
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes ( Super;
Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity;
does not support high speed transfer function;
does not support Access Control security
function.
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
3 Lux (0 Lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® System
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via USB)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s):
Yes (2.0 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface:
N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
Yes (thru Active Interface
Shoe)
Remote Jack:
Yes (Mini Plug)
S-Video Input(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
Hardware
LCD:
3.5" (211K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)- Clear Photo LCD
Plus
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:
Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:
N/A
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
Optics
35mm Equivalent:
41.3-485(16:9 Camera Mode),
37.9-445mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm
(16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory
Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-f2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
5.1-51mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/4-1/500(AE Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
120X
Power
Power Consumption:
4.2W/4.5W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLithium® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FP60)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V
(AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional
Supplied Software:
Picture Package™ ver. 1.8
and Nero Express 6 (conversion software)
Video
Video Recording System:
DVD-Video/DVD-
VR/DVD+RW Video
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
Yes (Signal Convert)
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 6 oz (630g) with Disc and Battery
Measurements:
2 5/8" x 3 5/8 "x 5 7/8" (76 x 92 x
149mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60)
Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835)
A/V Cable (Stereo)
Picture Pakcage™ Software ver. 1.8 and Nero
Express 6 (conversion software)
USB Cable
Cleaning Cloth
Optional Accessories
DVD Starter Kit (ACC-DVDP2)
Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NP-
FP50/FP71/FP90)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
AC Charger & Power Supply (AC-VQP10)
Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL0630X)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0730X)
Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-2030X)
High Grade Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-HG2030)
Video Light (HVL-HL1)
Video Light & Flash (HVL-HFL1)
Tripod (VCT-R640)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)
Soft Case (LCM-HCF)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
Wireless Bluetooth™ Microphone with Center
Channel Capability (ECM-HW1)
Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1)
A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)
Sports Pack (SPK-HCB)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)
UPC Code:
027242688612
