United Kingdom

HDR-CX520VE
http://www.sony.co.uk Extremely high quality Full HD imaging and smart features
This document was created on

08-Jul-2009

Features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country. Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format Up to 26 hr HD recording on internal 64GB memory plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick Exmor R CMOS Sensor with approx. 2x increase in sensitivity for brilliant picture quality and reduced image noise, even in low-light conditions BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance Premium Sony G Lens with 12x optical zoom. Optimized for superior optical performance with advanced Handycam imaging features Optical SteadyShot Active Mode with 3-Way Shake-Cancelling: assures stablest ever images, even while walking x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours with compatible TV Enhanced Face Detection with Face Touch priority selection for clearer, natural looking faces. Smile Shutter automatically captures photos of smiles even during video shooting D-Range Optimizer with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots 12 Megapixel still photo recording onto internal memory or removable Memory Stick Advanced Dual Rec (simultaneous movie and 8.3 megapixel still image recording) Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index: see where video clips were shot on the Map on LCD Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches Highlight Playback automatically creates fun summary of movie highlights with music soundtrack and transition

Useful Links

Product support http://www.sony.co.uk
High quality 3" Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus with easy to use touchscreen: simple new interface with 'My Menu' function shortcuts and on-screen Rec/ zoom controls Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects HDMI/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV BRAVIA Sync via HDMI connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control Up to 9.4 hrs STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery) One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection High-speed PC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer Full HD 1920x1080/50p upconversion for smooth, cinematic playback on compatible TV Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing images in calendar view and simple upload to websites

Technical specifications

Audio Audio System Audio Dubbing 12bit Built in Microphone Built in Speaker Surround Recording Dolby Digital 5.1ch NO 3ch, zoom microphone YES YES
Camera Image Device: Size 14bit DXP ClearVid arrey technology Exmor technology Advanced HAD technology Image Processor x.v.Colour Number of Pixels Gross (K) Number of Pixels Act Camera mode (K) Number of Pixels Act Memory mode (K) Focus: Full Range Auto Focus: Manual Manual Focus Key Spot Focus (Touch Panel) Spot Meter Minimum Illumination (lux) 1/2.9" Exmor R CMOS Sensor NO YES YES NO BIONZ YES 6631 16:9 Mode. 4150 / 4:3 Mode. 3110 16:9 Mode. 4500 / 4:3 Mode. 6000 YES YES Panel / Dial YES YES
STD; 11 (1/60 Shutter Speed) / Low Lux mode; 3 (1/30 Shutter Speed) Minimum Illumination with NightShot (lux) SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation) Optical SteadyShot Active Mode Face Detection Smile Shutter D-range Optimiser Night Shot Camera Noise Reduction Shutter Speed White Balance Scene Selection 0 Optical YES YES YES YES YES YES 1/6-1/1000 (including Scene Selection) Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One-push Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Still only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow YES YES YES YES NO Black / White YES

Auto Slow Shutter Colour Slow Shutter Backlight Compensation Smooth Slow Rec Interval Rec. Fader Telemacro
Dimensions Depth (mm) Height (mm) Width (mm) Weight without Tape/Battery (g) 62 370
Flash / Light Flash Flash Automatic Pop Up Video light Flash Mode: Recommended Distance (Memory Mode) (m) Hologram AF Night Framing YES NO NO 0.3-2 NO NO
Jacks Audio Input Audio Output Video Input Video Output YES YES NO YES
S-Video Input S-Video Output i.LINK (DV) Input i.LINK (DV) Output USB Input USB Output Component Video Output HDMI Output External Microphone Input Headphone Jack
NO YES NO NO YES (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) YES (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) YES YES YES YES
Lens / Zoom Lens F f (Focal Distance) (mm) f (35mm conversion): Camera mode (mm) f (35mm conversion): Memory mode (mm) Filter Diameter (mm) Zoom Ratio (Optical) Zoom Ratio (Digital) Precision Digital Zoom Zoom Key G Lens 1.8-3.4 5.5-60 16:9 Mode. 43-516 / 4:3 Mode. 52-624 16:9 Mode. 41-492 / 4:3 Mode. 38-YES Lever / Button on LCD frame
Still Image Recording Still image recording on Memory Stick Still image recording on Internal Memory Compression of still image Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Compatibility Image Size: Max YES YES JPEG 64GB Internal Memory / Memory Stick DUO YES 16:9 Mode. 4000 x 2250 (9M) / 4:3 Mode. 4000 x 3000 (12M) 640 x 480 NO NO YES NO YES YES (8.3 M, unlimited)
Image Size: VGA Burst Record Auto Exposure Bracketing Burst Record Multi 9 Pictures Index Playback Memory Mix PictBridge compatibility Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec)
Others Quick ON 16:9 Wide (Full) Recording YES YES
Start / Stop Rec button on LCD Zoom button on LCD Automatic Geotagging by GPS BRAVIA Sync Full HD Progressive Playback Accessory Shoe Battery Info Built in Light Demonstration Mode InfoLITHUM System Picture Effects Digital Picture Effects Power Consumption : LCD (W) Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and LCD backlight off (min) Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and LCD backlight off (min) Progressive Recording Mode USB Streaming Easy Handycam
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO 3.455 NO NO YES
Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor AV Cable Rechargeable Battery Pack Handycam Station USB Cable USB Driver Editing Software Stylus Pen Shoulder Strap Wrist Strap Tape / Cleaning Tape Wireless Remote Commander 21 Pin Adaptor AC-L200 Multi (No S-cable) NP-FH60 NO YES YES Picture Motion Browser NO NO NO NO RMT-835 NO
View Finder / LCD Monitor LCD Type Hybrid LCD Screen LCD: Size (inch) LCD: Pixels (dots) Touch Panel Viewfinder Clear Photo LCD Plus YES YES YES
Recorder/ Player Movie Format High Definition, AVCHD (1920 x 1080, 1440
x 1080) / Standard Definition, MPEG2 Recording Media HYBRID (Movie rec on Memory Stick) HYBRID Plus (Movie rec on internal memory and Memory Stick) Movie Quality 64GB Internal Memory, Memory Stick YES NO HD ; FH (1920x1080i, 16Mbps) / HQ (9Mbps) / SP (7Mbps) / LP (5Mbps) , SD ; HQ (9Mbps) / SP (6Mbps) / LP (3Mbps) YES YES YES YES Add / Delete / Move Delete YES YES NO NO YES NO

Visual Index Face Index Film Roll Index Map Index Playlist Edit Original Edit Highlight Playback One Touch Disc Burn Button Dubbing Button NTSC Playback on PAL TV Playback Zoom Signal Convert Function

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