Sony HDR-HC5 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 04/13/2009
HDR-HC5
High Definition Camcorder
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector.
All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
3. 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 MB's is: 8=7.5,
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB
4. Viewable area measured diagonally
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid,
Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot,
Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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: MiniDV Cassette, Memory
Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately)
Duo™ Media (sold separately)
Recording and Playback Times: High
Definition: up to 60 minutes; Standard
Definition: SP= up to 60 min., LP= up to 90
min.
Definition: SP= up to 60 min., LP= up to 90
min.
Video Actual: 1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels
(4:3)
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes
(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.
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)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, and Sunrise
& Sunset.
& Sunset.
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic,
Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Skin Tone and
Solarization
Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s): Cinematic Effect,
Flash Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®
system
Fader Effect(s): Black, Monotone, Mosaic,
White
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi
A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via
i.LINK®)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via
i.LINK®)
USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface: Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
Headphone Jack: N/A
Microphone Input: N/A
Remote Jack: N/A
S-Video Input(s): N/A
S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional
accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes
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Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9)
Touch Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus™
Hardware
Viewfinder: Wide (16:9), Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station: N/A
Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote
Control (RMT-831)
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
USB Cable
i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)
Enjoy Handycam Video
Optional Accessories
Professional MiniDV Cassette for High
Definition Recording (DVM-63HD)
High Grade Component Cable (VMC-30FR)
UPC Code: 027242701472
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