Specifications (LEGRIA HF M56 / HF M506)

    21-Feb-2012
    6200127100

    System
    Recording SystemMoviesAVCHD
    Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
    Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch*

    MP4
    Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
    * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.
    PhotosDCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.3
    Image compression: JPEG
    * This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
    Video Signal ConfigurationAVCHD: 1080/50i*
    MP4: 720P
    * Recordings made with the [PF25] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i.
    Recording Media- Built-in memory: 8 GB
    - SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included)
    Maximum Recording Time
    8 GB built-in memory
    AVCHD moviesMXP mode: 40 min.
    FXP mode: 1 hr.
    XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min.
    SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min.
    LP mode: 3 hr.
    MP4 movies9 Mbps: 1 hr. 55 min.
    4 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.
    Commercially available 16 GB memory cardAVCHD moviesMXP mode: 1 hr. 25 min.
    FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min.
    XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.
    SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min.
    LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.
    MP4 movies9 Mbps: 3 hr. 50 min.
    4 Mbps: 8 hr. 25 min.
    Image Sensor1/3-inch CMOS, 2,370,000 pixels
    Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)
    LCD Touch Screen7.51 cm (3 inch), wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots , 100% coverage, touch operation
    MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone with multiple directionality settings
    Lensf=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom, iris aperture
    35 mm equivalent: 43.6 – 436 mm
    Lens Configuration11 elements in 9 groups (2 double-sided aspheric elements)
    AF SystemAutofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
    Filter Diameter43 mm
    Minimum Focusing Distance1 m ; 40 cm with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm at full wide angle
    White BalanceAuto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings:
    Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
    Minimum Illumination0.1 lx ([SCN: Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
    1.0 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/25)
    Recommended IlluminationMore than 100 lx
    Image StabilizationOptical-Shift Image Stabilizer
    Size of Video RecordingsAVCHD moviesMXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels;
    XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels
    MP4 movies1280 x 720 pixels
    Size of Photos1920 x 1080 pixels
    Terminals
    AV OUT/ Terminalφ 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
    Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
    Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less
    USB Terminalmini-AB, Hi-Speed USB); output only
    HDMI OUT TerminalHDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color
    Wi-Fi
    StandardComplies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol
    Frequency2.4 GHz
    Supported channels1 - 13
    Encryption methodsWEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES
    Power/Others
    Power supply (rated)3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter)
    Power consumption 2.6 W (SP mode, AF on)
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 deg C
    Dimensions [W x H x D]
    (excluding the grip belt)
    68 x 64 x 121 mm
    Weight (camcorder body only)310 g
    When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]
    The following functions are not availableFace detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment (zoom speed is faster than [Speed 3] when [Zoom Speed] is set to [Variable])
    The following settings are adjustedWhite balance, image effects, tele macro
    Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens windowIn the waterApprox. 75 cm at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm at full wide angle
    35 cm with tele macro on at full telephoto
    In the airApprox. 1 m at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm at full wide angle
    40 cm with tele macro on at full telephoto
    CA-110E Compact Power Adapter
    Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
    Rated output / consumption5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) – 23 VA (240 V)
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 deg C
    Dimensions 49 x 27 x 79 mm
    Weight 110 g
    BP-718 Battery Pack
    Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
    Rated voltage3.6 V DC
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 deg C
    Battery capacity1,840 mAh (typical); 6.5 Wh / 1,790 mAh (minimum)
    Dimensions 30.3 x 24.9 x 40.1 mm
    Weight 42 g
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     : Values given are approximate figures.