Sony HDR-XR500V Specification Guide
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/25/2009
HDR-XR500V
120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder
1
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at
www.sony.com/dn
Specifications
General
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)
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.
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
Audio
Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
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
Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot® Image
Stabilization
Smile Shutter™ technology: Yes
Convenience Features
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
Video
Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal: HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color,
EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
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
Display
LCD Screen: 3.2" wide touch panel LCD display
(921k pixels)
Viewfinder: Wide (color 123k)
Hardware
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
Optics/Lens
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, 1/8-1/800;
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)
LOW LUX, 3 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Power
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
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year
Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
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.
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.
Dimensions
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)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander (RMT-835)
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
3
1
Lithium Battery (CR2025)
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
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
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.
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.
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
5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible
BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to determine
compatibility.
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.
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).
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Optical
SteadyShot, BIONZ, Xtra Fine LCD, Smile Shutter, AVCHD, ClearVid, x.v.
Color, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Exmor, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick
PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of
Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and it’s logo are trademarks. PLAYSTATION is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Dolby is a
registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Optical
SteadyShot, BIONZ, Xtra Fine LCD, Smile Shutter, AVCHD, ClearVid, x.v.
Color, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Exmor, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick
PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of
Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and it’s logo are trademarks. PLAYSTATION is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Dolby is a
registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy