Sony DCR-HC85 - Digital Handycam Camcorder User manual

FEATURES
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STEP-UP FEATURE
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2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager
1/3.6" Advanced HAD™(Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD
Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels
provides excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video performance. Realize
unprecedented digital still images with 1920K
(effective) pixels. the Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos (530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and digital
photography performance.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution,
3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly
higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video
performance.
10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close from far away. In addition, the digital
zoom interpolation means that extreme digital
zooming is clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The
123K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out”common
with traditional LCD Screens.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™Media
Capture digital still images at
1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™media for easy transfer to PC’s for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™devices.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Sonnar®T* Lens
Carl Zeiss T* lens coatings are
among some of the most advanced
multi-layer coating systems in the
world, resulting in even less glare and flare
with increased contrast. This results in vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
Progressive Shutter
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing
an interlace scanning system. Digital still
images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy Handycam
button, most of the advanced functions of the
camcorder are “locked out”leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot®Infrared system that
allows users to record natural
color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other
low-light recording systems.
Analog To Digital Conversion with
Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK®interface in real-time for
easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Battery Information
Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access
the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
InfoLithium®Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”.
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Super SteadyShot Image
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot®system that controls an
even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped
with an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.
MPEG EX Movie Mode
Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,
MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow
you to record uninterrupted to the
capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make
recording easy even when filming
in challenging situations. Choose
from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Package™Software
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
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DCR-HC85
Digital Handycam®Camcorder
The DCR-HC85 offers 2.0 Megapixel resolution
in the MiniDV Handycam®Camcorder that
allows for up to 530 lines of horizontal video
resolution, outstanding 1600 x 1200 still image
resolution, and Networking Capability via USB.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device: 1/3.6" 2110K Pixel Advanced HAD™CCD
Video Actual: 1080K Pixels
Still Actual: 1920K Pixels
F: 1.8 –2.1
Focal Distance: 4.5 –45mm
35mm Conversion: 52 –520mm (Camera Mode)
39 –390mm (Memory Mode)
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)
Minimum Illumination: 7 lux (0 lux with NightShot Plus Infrared System)
NightShot
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Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed: 1/4 –1/4,000 (AE Mode)
Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels
LCD: 3.5" (123K) Hybrid Color
Accessory Shoe: Intelligent
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Multi A/V, Special)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
i.LINK
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DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
USB: Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 512MB
media capacity; does not support high speed transfer
function; does not support Access Control security function
USB Streaming: Yes
LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes (Stereo, Mini)
Headphone Jack: Yes
Mic. Input: Yes (Stereo)
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push
Exposure: Manual, Dial (24 Steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 3.3W/4.4W/4.6W
Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Me, 2000 Professional,
XP Home and Pro
Macintosh®OS X (10.1.5 or later)**
Dimensions (WHD): 2 3⁄4x 3 5⁄8x 6 7⁄8" (68 x 89 x 172mm)
Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (630g) without Tape and Battery
Supplied Accessories: AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger, NP-FP50
InfoLithium®Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless
Remote Commander®Remote Control, Shoulder Strap, USB
Cable, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo™Media, MSAC-M2
Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Multi
A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM with USB Driver
(Picture Package™Software v.1.0 for Sony)
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo,
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote
Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar
are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
1Available 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 MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460
* 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.
** Not compatible with USB Streaming.
ACC-DVP MiniDV Starter Kit
ACV-QP10 AC Adapter/Charger
BC-TRP InfoLithium®Battery Charger
LCS-VA30 Carrying Case
LCS-VA50 Carrying Case
MSH-M64A, MSH-M128A Memory Stick
Duo™Media
MSX-M256A, MSX-M512A Memory Stick PRO
Duo™Media
NP-FP50/70/90 High Capacity InfoLithium®
Batteries
RM-VD1 Wired Remote Control
VCL-HG0737X Wide Angle Lens
VCL-HG2037X Telephoto Lens
VCL-D480RM Remote Control Tripod
VF-37CPKS Polarizing Filter Set
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Battery* Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time
(Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off
NP-FP50 80/60/55 min 80/120 min
NP-FP70 175/125/120 min 175/255 min
NP-FP90 310/230/220 min 310/455 min
*Results may vary depending upon conditions
BATTERY LIFE
12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
Digital Audio/Video Fader
Digital Program Editing
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Multi-Language Menu
USB Streaming
DCR-HC85
Digital Handycam®Camcorder
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di
For more information:
1.800.352.SONY
MEMORY MODE
Memory Stick Fine/Std Fine/Std Memory Stick PRO Fine/Std Fine/Std
Duo™Media11600 x 1200 640 x 480 Duo™Media11600 x 1200 640 x 480
8MB 8/18 50/120
16MB 16/37 96/240
32MB 32/75 190/485
64MB 65/150 390/980
128MB 130/300 780/1970
256MB 235/540 1400/3550
512MB 480/1100 2850/7200
Memory Stick Email Mode Presentation
Duo™Media (160 x 112)
Mode (320 x 240)
8MB 5m 20s 1m 20s
16MB 10m 40s 2m 40s
32MB 21m 20s 5m 20s
64MB 42m 40s 10m 40s
128MB 1h 25m 20s 21m 20s
256MB 2h 50m 40s 42m 40s
512MB 5h 41m 20s 1h 25m 20s
MPEG MOVIE EX MODE
h=hour, m=minute, s=second
Memory Stick PRO Email Mode Presentation
Duo™Media (160 x 112)
Mode (320 x 240)
*Recording time may vary due to subject matter.