Sony HDR-XR500 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 06/25/2009

HDR-XR500V

120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder

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1. 120GB equals 120 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application 

files. Available capacity is 118GB after deleting the 550MB demonstration video. 

2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. 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 must only be played back on a compatible Blu-ray Disc device, 
PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3 devices. 

3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer 

to owner’s manual to determine compatibility. 

7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a 

broadband Internet connection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and 
videos can be shown on an online map service. The online map service is currently provided 
courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice. 

9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS. 
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds. 
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PBM 

software (sold separately). 

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Specifications

Imaging Device:  1/2.88""Exmor R" CMOS sensor 

Pixel Gross:  6631K 

Recording Media:  120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk 

Drive 
Memory Stick PRO Duo™  Media (Sold Separately) 

Recording and Playback Times: 120GB HDD:   

High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 
min. SP = up to 2150 min., LP = up to 2870 min.  
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 
2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. 

Video Actual:  4150K Pixels (16:9),3110K Pixels (4:3) 

Still Actual:  4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3) 

Processor: BIONZ™  image processor 

Video Resolution:  1920 x 1080 

Still Picture Resolution:  12 megapixel 

Recording Format:  Dolby® Digital 5.1 

Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone 

Accessory Shoe:  Yes (Active Interface Shoe) 

Memory Stick PRO™  Media Compatibility:  Memory Stick 

PRO Duo™  Media (Sold Separately) 

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG 

Face Detection:  Yes 

Hybrid: Yes 

Quick On:  Power on by LCD 

Dual Record:  8.3 megapixel 

Dynamic Range Optimizer:  Yes 

Scene Mode(s):  Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, 

Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow 

Image Stabilization:  Optical SteadyShot® Image 

Stabilization 

Smile Shutter™  technology: Yes 

Easy Operation:  Yes 

Multiple Language Display: Yes 

Slide Show Mode:  Yes 

Low Light Capability: NightShot 

Fader Effect(s):  Black, White 

Face Index:  Yes 

Film Roll Index: Yes 

Photo Capture from Movie:  Yes 

x.v.Color™ : Yes 

BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes 

Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2 

Video Signal:  HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA 

standards 

PhotoTV HD:  Yes 

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote 

Terminal) 

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI 

USB Port(s):  Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) 

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied (via A/V 

Remote jack) 

Headphone Jack:  Yes 

Microphone Input:  Yes 

S-Video Output(s):  Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) 

HDMI™  Connection Output(s):  Yes (mini) 

Audio/Video Remote Terminal:  Video / S Video / Audio / 

Component Out / Remote 

Active Interface Shoe:  Yes 

LCD Screen:  3.2" wide touch panel LCD display (921k 

pixels) 

Viewfinder: Wide (color 123k) 

Memory Stick slot:  Memory Stick PRO Duo™  Media  

Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto 

Assignable Dial:  Yes 

S/S & Zoom button on LCD:  Yes 

Light/Flash: Yes 

35mm Equivalent:  43 - 516mm (16:9), 52  - 624mm (4:3) 

Aperture: F1.8-3.4 

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Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) 

Filter Diameter:  37mm 

Focal Distance:  5.5 - 66.0mm 

Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) 

Shutter Speed:  Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; 

STD, 1/60-1/800 

Optical Zoom:  12x 

Digital Zoom:  150x 

Resolution: 12 megapixel still 

Lens Type:  G Lens™  

Minimum Illumination:  STD, 11 lux   

(1/60 Shutter Speed);   
LOW LUX, 3 lux  
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) 

Battery Type:  InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™  Meter 

System (NP-FH60) 

Power Requirements:  7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC 

Adaptor) 

Power Consumption (in Operation): 4.4W 

Limited Warranty Term:  Limited Warranty  --- 1 Year Parts; 

90 Days Labor 

Supplied Software:  PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supported bt Windows 

2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP 
Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) 
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not 
supported by Mac OS. 

Weight: w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz 

(580g) 

Measurements: 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm) 

AC adaptor (AC-L200) 

Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60) 

Remote Commander (RMT-835) 

Component A/V Cable 

A/V Connecting Cable 

Lithium Battery (CR2025) 

Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM) 

USB Cable 

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-

FH50/FH70/FH100) 

Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L) 

Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6) 

AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-VQH10) 

Travel Charger (BC-TRP) 

Wireless Microphone (ECM-HW2) 

Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A) 

HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD) 

Tripod (VCT-80AV) 

Video Light (HVL-10NH) 

Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE) 

UPC Code:  027242763067