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MODEL

HDR-UX7

HDR-UX5

HD Recording Format

AVCHD (1440 x 1080)

HD Video Codec

MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

Media Storage Type

8cm DVD (DVD+R DL /

DVD+RW / DVD-RW /

DVD-R)

Recording Mode and

HD (AVCHD) with

Approx. Duration

8cm DVD+R DL Disc:

•LP (5Mbps): 60mins

•SP (7Mbps): 45mins

•HQ (9Mbps): 35mins

•HQ+ (12Mbps): 27mins

SD (MPEG-2) with

8cm DVD+R DL Disc:

•LP (3Mbps): 110mins

•SP (6Mbps): 55mins

•HQ (9Mbps): 35mins

Image Sensor Type

1/2. 9 " ClearVid

™

CMOS

1/3" ClearVid

™

CMOS

Sensor

Enhanced Imaging Processor

Yes

Audio Format

Dolby

Digital 5.1 Creator

Dolby

Digital 5.1 Creator

(5.1ch.)

Carl Zeiss

Lens

Vario-Sonnar T*

Optical / Digital Zoom

10x / 20x

10x / 80x

x.v.Colour

Yes

Maximum Still Image

6.1 Mega Pixels

4.0 Mega Pixels

Resolution

(2848 x 2136 Pixels / 4:3)

(2304 x 1728 Pixels / 4:3)

Dual Rec Image Resolution

4.6 Mega Pixels

2.3 Mega Pixels

(2848 x 1602 Pixels / 16:9)

(2016 x 1134 Pixels / 16:9)

3.4 Mega Pixels

1.7 Mega Pixels

(2136 x 1602 Pixels / 4:3)

(1512 x 1134 Pixels / 4:3)

Smooth Slow Rec

Yes (3secs) with Audio

Recording

Super SteadyShot

Optical

Electronic

Manual Controls

Camera Control Dial

Clear Photo LCD Plus

3.5" (Wide 16:9) /

2.7" (Wide 16:9) /

Screen Size / Viewfinder

0.27" (Wide 16:9)

NightShot

Super NightShot

Intelligent Flash

Yes

Colour Slow Shutter

Yes

HD to SD High Performance

Yes

Down Conversion

Memory Stick Duo™ Slot

Yes

HDMI

Yes

USB

Yes (USB 2.0 High Speed)

i.LINK

Component Out

Yes

Multi AV Out

Yes

Dimensions (WxHxD)

72x87x142 mm

Mass (w/o Tape, Battery, etc.)

590g

530g

All pictures shown in this brochure are simulated. Information is correct at time of completion (February 2007).

"Handycam" and "Handycam" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "like.no.other" is a trademark

of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

HDR-SR1

HDR-HC7

HDR-HC5

AVCHD (1440 x 1080)

HDV (1440 x 1080)

MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

MPEG-2

30GB Hard Disk Drive

MiniDV / HDV Tape

HD (AVCHD) with

HD (MPEG-2) with

30GB Hard Disk Drive:

60min MiniDV Tape:

•LP (5Mbps): 11hrs

•HDV (25Mbps): 60mins

•SP (7Mbps): 8hrs 30mins

•HQ (9Mbps): 7hrs

•XP (15Mbps): 4hrs

SD (MPEG-2) with

SD (DV) with

30GB Hard Disk Drive:

60min MiniDV Tape:

•LP (3Mbps): 20hrs 50mins

•SP (25Mbps): 60mins

•SP (6Mbps): 10hrs 50mins

•LP (18Mbps): 90mins

•HQ (9Mbps): 7hrs 20mins

1/3" ClearVid

™

CMOS

1/2. 9 " ClearVid

™

CMOS

1/3" ClearVid

™

CMOS

Sensor

Yes

Dolby

Digital 5.1 Creator

Stereo (2ch.)

(5.1ch.)

Vario-Sonnar T*

10x / 80x

10x / 20x

10x / 80x

Yes

4.0 Mega Pixels

6.1 Mega Pixels

4.0 Mega Pixels

(2304 x 1728 Pixels / 4:3)

(2848 x 2136 Pixels / 4:3)

(2304 x 1728 Pixels / 4:3)

2.3 Mega Pixels

4.6 Mega Pixels

2.3 Mega Pixels

(2016 x 1134 Pixels / 16:9)

(2848 x 1602 Pixels / 16:9)

(2016 x 1134 Pixels / 16:9)

1.7 Mega Pixels

3.4 Mega Pixels

1.7 Mega Pixels

(1512 x 1134 Pixels / 4:3)

(2136 x 1602 Pixels / 4:3)

(1512 x 1134 Pixels / 4:3)

Yes (3secs)

Yes (3secs) with Audio

Recording

Electronic

Optical

Electronic

Assignable Ring (Focus,

Camera Control Dial

Brightness, Exposure,

White Balance)

3.5" (Wide 16:9) /

2.7" (Wide 16:9) /

0.27" (Wide 16:9)

Super NightShot

Yes

Yes (USB 2.0 High Speed)

Yes

78x84x165 mm

82x82x138 mm

82x82x134 mm

640g

550g

530g

HDR-FX7

HDV (1440 x 1080)

MPEG-2

MiniDV / HDV Tape

HD (MPEG-2) with

60min MiniDV Tape:

•HDV (25Mbps): 60mins

SD (DV) with

60min MiniDV Tape:

•SP (25Mbps): 60mins

•LP (18Mbps): 90mins

3x 1/4" ClearVid

™

CMOS

Sensor Imaging System

Yes

Stereo (2ch.)

Vario-Sonnar T* (with Extra

Low Dispersion Glass)

20x / -

1.2 Mega Pixels

(1440 x 810 Pixels / 16:9)

1.2 Mega Pixels

(1440 x 810 Pixels / 16:9)

0. 9 Mega Pixels

(1080 x 810 Pixels / 4:3)

Yes (6secs)

Optical

Assignable Buttons,

Exposure/Iris Dial,

Independent Focus/Zoom

Rings, Manual

Gain/Shutter/White Balance,

Neutral Density Filter

3.5" (Wide 16:9) /

0.54" (Wide 16:9)

Yes

145x156x322 mm

1.4kg

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Page 1 All pictures shown in this brochure are simulated. Information is correct at time of completion (February 2007). “Handycam” and “Handycam” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “like.no.other” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Page 2 Enter a New Era in High Definition Recording with more Choices to Suit your Personal Style 8cm DVD Disc Experience the convenience of sharing with 8cm DVD Discs. Hard Disk Drive Enjoy longer recording hours with the built-in Hard Disk Drive. >...
Page 3 • 16:9 (Widescreen) Aspect Ratio > Capture a World with More Colours Introducing x.v.Colour Sony’ s latest HD Handycam ® camcorders feature a groundbreaking new colour technology known as x.v.Colour. This innovative technology complies with the recently adopted “xvYCC” (eXtended Video YCC) international colour standard to produce almost 100% of colours the human eye can perceive.
Page 4: Dual Rec
CMOS Sensor is an integral ClearVid ™ CMOS Sensor ™ component of Sony’ s HD Handycam ® models. This revolutionary image sensor enables high-speed processing while capturing a huge amount of pixel data, giving you high resolution, wide dynamic range, smear-free images and higher light sensitivity with lower power use.
Page 5 Digital 5.1 Creator to capture audio from all directions and encode it in real-time to create 5.1ch. Surround Sound. This means you can sit back and let Sony’ s Handycam camcorders deliver a cinematic theatre experience right in the comfort of your living room.
Page 6: Avchd Format
• All supplied software applications for HDR-UX7, HDR-UX5, HDR-HC7 and HDR-HC5 are compatible with the x.v.Colour standard. • Picture Motion Browser software functions differ between HDV, AVCHD (Disc) and AVCHD (HDD) models. • For more information on playback compatibility and PC software and system specifications, please visit http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ui/avchdcam.aspx. >...
Page 7 Definition format onto DVD Discs for software “Picture Motion Browser” playback on conventional DVD players. Note: • For more information on playback compatibility and PC software and system specifications, please visit http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ui/avchdcam.aspx. Other Features • Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens •...
Page 8 HDD Smart Protection and Long Recording Hours Featuring an impressive fusion of Sony’ s unique technologies, HDR-SR1 delivers up to 11 hours* of theatre-quality videos with 5.1ch. Surround Sound directly onto the built-in 30GB Hard Disk Drive. Even more, it comes with effortless back-up options to ensure that your data is always safe and sound.
Page 9 HDR-HC5 High Definition Tape Camcorder with Wide Colour Range and Compact Size Created to be light and compact, the HDR-HC5 puts powerful imaging possibilities into the palm of your hand. With the capability of recording high quality video in HDV 1080i format onto existing MiniDV tapes, you can enjoy the backwards compatibility and rich editing environment this format provides.
Page 10 Enhance Your Shooting Experience Get more out of your HD Handycam camcorder with these power and shooting accessories. Insist on genuine Sony accessories for quality assurance ® and the best compatibility with your HD Handycam camcorder. Don’t take risks with inferior third party products that may damage your camcorder.

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