Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 07/26/2007
HDR-SR5
High Definition
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, battery, usage patterns and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. 40GB means 40 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used
for data management functions.
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, 4GB=3.66GB.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. This camcorder captures high definition in the AVCHD fromat. Using the enclosed PC software, high
definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players or recorders , as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject
the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be
plaed on a compatible Blu-Ray Disc™ player or other compatible device.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, ClearVid, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Handycam, Handycam Station, InfoLITHIUM,
like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot,
Remote Commander and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby is
a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are
trademarks of the Sony Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar
are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Vista are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross:
2100K
Recording Media:
40GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk
Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately)
Video Actual:
1430K Pixles (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual:
1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)
Recording Time:
High Definition: XP = up to 5 hours,
HQ = up to 9 hours, SP = up to 11 hours, LP = up to 15
hours
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 9 hours, SP = up to 14
hours, LP = up to 27 hours
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output:
N/A
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes (Super;
Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to
support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
2 Lux (0 lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® infrared
system
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
N/A
Fader Effects:
Black and White
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Remote Control:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes (Menu)
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash:
Yes; Flash
Movie Mode(s):
N/A
Scene Mode(s):
Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset,
Twilight and Twilight Portrait
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Luminance Key and Old
Movie
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via USB 2.0)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via USB 2.0)
USB Port(s):
Yes; 2.0 High Speed Compliant
(Handycam Station™ cradle)
i.LINK® Interface:
N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Yes
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
Remote Jack:
Yes (Stereo Mini)
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (via optional accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
Yes (Mini)
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Hardware
LCD:
2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel - Clear
Photo LCD Plus™
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Viewfinder:
N/A
Docking Station:
Yes; Handycam Station™ cradle
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode),
50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel/Ring
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
5.1-51mm; Telemacro - 370mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
80X
Resolution:
2MP
Power
Power Consumption:
4.2W (LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® battery with
AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
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 SP4, XP Home, XP
Professional, Windows Vista®
Supplied Software:
Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Video
Video Recording System:
AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-PS
(SD)
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Format(s) Supported:
AVCHD™ format (HD), MPEG2-PS
(SD)
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 3 oz (540g) with supplied battery
Measurements:
3" x 3 1/4" x 5 5/8" (75 x 81 x 140mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
Handycam Station™ cradle (DRCA-C181)
Component Video Cable
A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam DVD
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
UPC Code:
027242719651
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