Sony HDR-CX520V Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 09/21/2009

HDR-CX520V

64GB Flash High Definition Camcorder

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Specifications

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

sensor

 

Pixel Gross: 6631K

 

Recording Media: 64GB Non-Removable 

Flash memory 
Memory Stick PRO Duo™  Media (Sold 
Separately)

 

Recording and Playback Times: 64GB

Flash:  

High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 460 
min., HQ = up to 935 min. SP = up to 1135 
min., LP = up to 1515 min.  
Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 
935 min., SP = up to 1385 min., LP = up to 
2660 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, Twilight 

Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, 
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, 
Snow

 

Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™  

w/ Active Mode and 3-way Shake 
Cancellation

 

Smile Shutter™  technology: Yes

 

Features

Easy Operation:  No

 

Multiple Language Display: Yes

 

Slide Show Mode: Yes

 

Picture Effect(s): No

 

Digital Picture Effect(s): No

 

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PictBridge Compatible: No

 

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: No

 

Microphone Input: No

 

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: 3.0" wide touch panel Clear 

Photo Plus LCD display (230k pixels)

 

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

 

Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)

 

Filter Diameter:  37mm

 

Focal Distance: 5.5 - 66.0mm

 

Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch 

Panel)

 

Shutter Speed: Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725;

 

STD, 1/60-1/725

 

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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): 3.6W

 

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

 

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.14 

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

 

Weight: w/o battery: 13oz (370g), w/ 

battery: 1lb 0oz (450g)

 

Measurements: 2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8 inch 

(62 x 65 x 133mm)

 

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: 27242777590

 

1. 64GB equals 64 billion bytes. A portion (1.3GB) of the total storage is 

used for system management and/or application files. 

2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. 

High Definition AVCHD discs can be created using standard DVD 
media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media 
containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray 
Disc™  player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3 
devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used 
with standard DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to eject 
the media and may erase its contents without warning. 

3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI™  cable, both sold 

separately. 

5. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™  labeled HDTVs 

when connected via HDMI interface. 

6. x.v. Color™  technology is supported only when source product, media 

and HDTV all support those features. 

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. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ 

Windows Vista SP1. Picture Motion Browser software not supported by 
Mac OS. AVCHD recording format is compatible with iMovie® '08 or 
later versions. 

10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back 

over 12 seconds. 

12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner (sold 

separately) or compatible PC with supplied PBM software. 

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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, BIONZ, 
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