Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 User manual

HDR-HC3
HighDefinition
The HDR - HC3 is everything you ’ ve come to expect from the industry ’ s smallest and lightest camcorder as of
February 1, 2006, plus a few extras. Instantly switch back and forth between HD and SD Recording Modes,
capture 4.0 Megapixel still images, and enjoy unprecedented detail and color reproduction with the ClearVid ™
CMOS Sensor.
Step - up
2.1Megapixel(Gross)ClearVid™CMOS
Sensor
1/3"ClearVidCMOSSensorprovides
stunningdetailandclaritywithexceptional
video(1080linesofresolution -HDModeor
530linesofhorizontalresolution -SD
Mode)andstillimageperformance(4.0
Megapixel).UnliketraditionalCCDImagers,
CMOSSensorsrequirelesspower,providing
betterbatteryperformance.
HDVRecordingFormat
Fromtheinnovatorsincamcorder
technology,Sony ’ sHDR-HC3camcorderis
theindustry'ssmallestandlightest
HDV1080iconsumerlevelcamcorderand
player(asofFebruary1,2006).Nowyoucan
recordallyourmemoriesintruehigh-
definitionvideo.
SwitchableHDV/DVFormatRecording
TheHDR-HC3iscapableofrecordingand
playingbackbothHighDefinition(HD)and
StandardDefinition(SD)videorecordedon
astandardMiniDVcassette.
Real-TimeHDCodecEngine
SonydevelopedaRealTimeMPEG
Encode/Decodesystemwithreduced
energyconsumptionandcompactsizetofit
insideapersonalcamcorder.Thisengine
providesefficientMPEG2compression,and
recordingandplaybackofclearHDimages
atthesamebitrateoftheDVformat,so
thatHighDefinitionvideocanberecorded
onthesameMiniDVcassettesasareused
forSDrecording.
10XOptical/80XDigitalZoom
Theopticalzoomhelpstobringtheaction
closeupfromfaraway.Inaddition,the
DigitalZoomInterpolationmeansthat
extremedigitalzoomingisclearer,withless
distortionthanprevioustypesofdigital
zoom.
ProfessionalQualityCarlZeiss®Vario-
Sonnar®T*Lens
CarlZeisslenseshaveanadvancedoptical
multi-layercoatingthatofferslessglare
andflarewithincreasedcontrast.This
resultsinvividimagebrilliance,true-to-life
colorsaturationandperfectgrenditionsof
subtletones.TheadditionalT*coatingon
thelensfurtherreducesunwantedglare
andflare.
2.7"Wide(16:9)HybridTouchPanelClear
PhotoLCDplus™Display(211KPixels)
The2.7"Wide(16:9)LCDscreenprovides
excellentviewingclaritywithimporoved
resoltuion.The211KpixelLCDscreen
rotatesupto270degreesformultiple
viewinganglesprovidingsharp,detailed
imagesformonitoringorplayback,andthe
widescreenformatmakesshootingin16:9
modeandcomposingshotseveneasier.
SmoothSlowRecord
Byincreasingtherecordratefrom60fields
persecond(fps)to240fpsfor3seconds
allowingyoutocapture3secondsoffast
motionandplaythevideobackin12
seconds.Thisisgreatforanalyzingagolf
swingoraviewingabirdinflight.
DigitalStillMemoryModewithMemory
StickDuo™Media
Capturestillimagesupto2304x1728
resolution,directlyontoMemoryStick
Duo ™ MediaforeasytrasfertoPCsfor
emailing,printingorshairingwithother
compatibleMemoryStick ™ devices.
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DualRecord
WhilerecordingvideoinHighDefinition
youhavetheabilitytocapturea2.3
MegapixelstillimagedirectlytoMemory
StickDuo ™ media.
AssignableDial
Builtintothelensbodyofthecamera,the
assignabledialcanbeusednotonlyfor
focusorexposure,butmayalsobe
customizedbytheusertocontrolAuto
Exposure(AE)Shift,Exposure,Focusand
WhiteBalance(WB)Shift.Inplaybackmode
itallowsyoutocontrolthevolume.
SuperSteadyShot®ImageStabilization
System
Picturestabilizationsystemthatuses
motionsensorstodetectandcompensate
forcamera"shake"withoutcompromising
picturequalitylikesomeotherdigital
stabilizationsystems.
CinematicMode
Perfectforcreatingyourownmovie
masterpieces,theHDR-HC3Cinematic
modelends24framefilm-likeeffecttoyour
recordings.
ADDITIONALFEATURES
i.LINK ®Interface(IEEE1394)
2
TeleMacroFunction
ActiveInterfaceShoe
Built-inIntelligentFlash
SuperNightShot®InfraredSystem
FaderEffects
ProgramAE(AutoExposure)Modes
PictureEffects
InfoLITHIUM®BatterywithAccuPower ™
MeterSystem
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LastUpdated:06/12/2007
HDR-HC3
HighDefinition
1.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usagepatternsandenvironmentalconditions.
DesignedforusewithcompatibleSonyInfoLITHIUM®batteries.
2.i.LINKisatrademarkofSony,usedonlytodesignatethataproductcontainsanIEEE1394connector.All
productswithanIEEE1394connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
3.AvailablestoragecapacityofMemoryStickandMemoryStickPROmediamayvary.Aportionofthe
memoryisusedfordatamanagementfunctions.ActualavailablememoryinMB'sis:8=7.5,16=15,
32=30,64=61,128=123,256=220,512=460,1GB=940MB,2GB=1.85GB
©2006SonyElectronicsInc.
Reproductioninwholeorinpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.Allrightsreserved.Sony,
AdvancedHAD,CineFrame,Handycam,i.LINK,InfoLITHIUM,like.no.other,MemoryStickDuo,MemoryStick
PRODuo,NightShot,RemoteCommander,SteadyShot,SwivelScreenandworryfreedigitalare
trademarksofSony.CarlZeissandVario - SonnararetrademarksofCarlZeiss.Allothertrademarksare
propertyoftheirrespectiveowners.
Featuresandspecificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Non - metricweightsandmeasuresare
approximate.
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Specifications
General
ImagingDevice: 1/3"2100KGrossPixelsClearVid ™
CMOSSensor
PixelGross: 2100K
RecordingMedia: MiniDVCassette,MemoryStick
Duo ™ Media,MemoryStickPRODuo ™ Media
RecordingandPlaybackTimes: HighDefinition:60
minutes;StandardDefinition:SP=60min.,LP=90
min.
VideoActual: 1434KPixels(16:9),1076KPixels(4:3)
StillActual: 1493KPixels(16:9),1991KPixels(4:3)
Convenience
USBStreaming: N/A
SteadyShot ® ImageStabilization: Yes(Super;
Electronic)
AccessoryShoe: Yes,ActiveInterfaceShoe
WhiteBalance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/OnePush
MemoryStickPRO ™ MediaCompatibility: Testedto
supportupto2GBmediacapacity;doesnotsupport
highspeedtransferfunction;doesnotsupport
AccessControlsecurityfunction.
StillImageMode(s): JPEG
MinimumIllumination: 5Lux(0LuxwithSuper
NightShot ® InfraredSystem)
LowLightCapability: SuperNightShot ®
ConvenienceFeatures
EasyOperation: Yes
FaderEffects: Black,Monotone,Mosaic,White
MultipleLanguage Display: Yes
SlideShowMode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash:Yes
MovieMode(s): N/A
SceneMode(s): Beach&Ski,Landscape,Portrait,
SpotLight,Sunset&Moon
PictureEffect(s): Monotone,Mosaic,NegativeArt,
Pastel,Sepia,SkinTone,Solarization
DigitalPictureEffect(s): CinematicEffect,Flash
Motion,OldMovie,Still,Trail
PictBridgeCompatible: Yes
InputsandOutputs
LANCTerminal: Yes(StereoMini)
AnalogAudio/VideoInput(s): N/A
AnalogAudio/VideoOutput(s): Yes(MultiA/V)
DigitalAudio/Video Input(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
DigitalAudio/Video Output(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
USBPort(s): Yes(1.1compliant)
i.LINK ® Interface: Yes
ComponentVideo(Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
HeadphoneJack: N/A
MicrophoneInput: N/A
RemoteJack: N/A
S -VideoInput(s): N/A
S -VideoOutput(s): Yes(viaoptionalaccessory)
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 2.7"(211KPixels)Wide(16:9)TouchPanel
SwivelScreen ™ ClearPhotoLCDplus ™ Display
LensType: CarlZeiss ® Vario - Sonnar ® T*
Viewfinder:Color,123KPixels
DockingStation: N/A
Microphone: Yes(Built - in)
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2
2
Optics/Lens
35mmEquivalent: 41.3- 485mm(16:9CameraMode),
50.5- 594mm(4:3CameraMode),40.4 - 404mm(16:9
MemoryMode),37 - 370mm(4:3MemoryMode)
Aperture: f1.8 - 2.9
Exposure: TouchPanel(24steps)
FilterDiameter: 30mm
FocalDistance: 5.1 - 51mm;370mm;Telemacro
Focus: FullRangeAuto/Manual(AssignableDial)
ProgressiveShutterMode: N/A
ShutterSpeed: Auto,1/20 - 1/500(AEMode)
OpticalZoom: 10X
DigitalZoom: 80X
Resolution: 2MP
Power
PowerConsumption: 4.1W/4.4W - HDV;3.9W/4.2W -
DV(VF/LCD)
BatteryType: InfoLITHIUM ® withAccuPower ™ Meter
System(NP - FP60)
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts;90DaysLabor
Software
SuppliedSoftware: N/A
Video
Analog- to - DigitalConverter: N/A
Format(s)Supported: HDV1080iandMiniDV
Dimensions
Weight: 1lb.5oz.(600g)withTapeand Battery
Measurements:31/4"x31/8"x51/2"(82x78x
139mm)
SuppliedAccessories
PowerAdaptor/In CameraCharger(AC - L200)
InfoLITHIUM ® RechargeableBattery(NP - FP60)
WirelessRemoteCommander ® RemoteControl(RMT -
831)
A/VCable
ComponentVideoCable
USBCable
OptionalAccessories
StarterKit(ACC - FP71)
RechargeableInfoLITHIUM ® Batteries(NP -
FP50/FP71/FP90)
ACCharger& PowerSupply(BC - TRP)
FilterKit(VF- 30CPKXS)
WideAngleLens(VCL - 0630X)
HighGradeWideAngleLens(VCL - HG07630X)
TeleConversionLens(VCL - 2030X)
HighGradeTeleConversionLens (VCL - HG2030)
VideoLight(HVL - HL1)
VideoLight&Flash(HVL - HFL1)
Tripod(VCT -R640)
PocketTripod(VCT -MTK)
SoftCase(LCM - HCF)
CarryingCase(LCS - VA30)
WitelessBluetooth ™ MicrophonewithCenterChannel
Capability(ECM - HW1)
StereoMicrophone(ECM - HST1)
A/VCablewithS - Video(VMC - 30FS)
SportsPack(SPK - HCB)
ProfessionalMiniDVCassetteforHighDefinition
Recording(DVM - 63HD)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242688599