Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 User manual

HDR-HC7
HighDefinition
NEW
Super SteadyShot® - Optical technology and Super NightShot®feature help the HDR - HC7 capture the highest
quality high definition video possible on a MiniDV cassette. The assignable dial gives control over Focus,
Exposure, Shutter Speed, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift and WB (White Balance) Shift. The HDR - HC7 ’ s still image
capture mode takes photos up to 6.1 Megapixel and 4.6 while recording video.
Step - up
3.2Megapixel(Gross)ClearVid™CMOS
Sensor
1/2.9"ClearVidCMOSSensorprovides
stunningdetailandclaritywithexceptional
video(1080linesofresolution-HDModeor
530linesofhorizontalresolution -SD
Mode)andstillimageperformance(6.1
Megapixel).UnliketraditionalCCDImagers,
CMOSSensorsrequirelesspower,providing
betterbatteryperformance.
SwitchableHD/DVFormatRecording
TheHDR-HC7iscapableofrecordingand
playingbackbothHighDefinition(HD)and
StandardDefinition(SD)videorecordedon
astandardMiniDVcassette.
Real-TimeHDCodecEngine
SonydevelopedaRealTimeMPEG
Encode/Decodesystemwithreduced
energyconsumptionandcompactsizetofit
insideapersonalcamcorder.Thisengine
providesefficientMPEG2compression,and
recordingandplaybackofclearHDimages
atthesamebitrateoftheDVformat,so
thatHighDefinitionvideocanberecorded
onthesameMiniDVcassettesasareused
forSDrecording.
x.v.Color
x.v.Colorcancaptureordisplaynearlytwice
asmany(1.8x)viewablecolorsthan
currentlypossible.Thisprovidesamore
accurateandvividcolorrange,foramore
natural,lifelikeoverallexperience.
10XOptical/20XDigitalZoom
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)TouchPanelClearPhoto™
LCDPlusDisplay(211KPixels)
The2.7"Wide(16:9)LCDscreenprovides
excellentviewingclaritywithimporoved
resoltuion.The211KpixelLCDscreen
rotatesupto270degreesformultiple
viewinganglesprovidingsharp,detailed
imagesformonitoringorplayback,andthe
widescreenformatmakesshootingin16:9
modeandcomposingshotseveneasier.
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SmoothSlowRecord
Byincreasingtherecordratefrom60fields
persecond(fps)to240fpsfor3seconds
allowingyoutocapture3secondsoffast
motionandplaythevideobackin12
seconds.Thisisgreatforanalyzingagolf
swingoraviewingabirdinflight.In
addition,recordanaudiotracktonarrate
whatisbeingseeninthevideo.
MemoryStickDuo™MediaSlot
Capturestillimagesupto2848x2136
resolution,directlyontoMemoryStick
Duo ™ MediaforeasytrasfertoPCsfor
emailing,printingorshairingwithother
compatibleMemoryStick®media
compatibledevices.
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DualRecord
WhilerecordingvideoinHighDefinition
youhavetheabilitytocapturea4.6
MegapixelstillimagedirectlytoMemory
StickDuo ™ media.
SuperSteadyShot® ( Optical)Image
StabilizationSystem
AnadvancedformofSony'sSteadyShot
ImageStabilizationsystemthatcontrols
anevenhigherrangeofshakeandvibration
frequencies.Thisopticalstabilization
systemachievesanevenhigherlevelof
smoothnesswithoutdegradationofvide
likesomdigitalstabilizationsystems.
CinematicMode
Perfectforcreatingyourownmovie
masterpieces,theHDR-HC7Cinematic
modelends24framefilm-likeeffecttoyour
recordings.
i.LINK®Interface(IEEE1394)
Ahighspeedbi-directionaldigital
video/audiocommunicationbetweentwo
compatibledevicesequippedwithan
IEEE1394interface,includingcamcorders,
digitalVCRs,andPCs.
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TeleMacroFunction
Usefulforshootingcloseupshots,but
withouthavingthecamcordercastinga
shadowonthesubject.Imagesshotinthe
TeleMacroModewillhavethesubject
properlyfocusedwiththebackground
unfocussedsothatthesubjectstandsout.
ADDITIONALFEATURES
ActiveInterfaceShoe
Built-inIntelligentFlash
SuperNightShot®InfraredSystem
SceneSelectionModes
PictureEffects
FaderEffects
InfoLITHIUM®BatterywithAccuPower ™
MeterSystem
Stamina®BatteryPowerManagement
System
OnScreenZoomandRecordButtons
EasyHandycam
OneTouchWideAngleShooting
ManualFocus
Multi-LanguageMenu

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LastUpdated:06/12/2007
HDR-HC7
HighDefinition
1.Actualbattery life may varybasedon product settings, usagepatterns,battery and environmental
conditions.Designed for use with compatibleSonyInfoLITHIUM®batteries.
2.i.LINKis a trademark ofSony,used only to designatethata product contains anIEEE1394connector. All
productswith an IEEE1394 connector maynotcommunicate with each other.
3.Availablestorage capacity of MemoryStickand Memory Stick PROmediamay vary. A portionofthe
memoryisused for data managementfunctions.Actual available memory inMB'sis: 8=7.5, 16=15,
32=30,64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB,2GB=1.85GB,4GB=3.66GB.
4.Viewable area measure diagonally
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Reproductioninwhole or in partwithoutwritten permission is prohibited.Sony,Clear Photo, ClearVid,
Handycam,i.LINK,InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory StickDuo,Memory Stick PRO Duo,NightShot,Remote
Commanderand SteadyShot are trademarks ofSony.Carl Zeiss and Vario - Sonnararetrademarks of Carl
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owners.
Featuresand specifications subject to changewithoutnotice. Non - metricweightsand measures are
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Specifications
General
ImagingDevice: 1/2.9"3200KGrossPixelsClearVid ™
CMOSSensor
PixelGross: 3200K
RecordingMedia: MiniDVCassette,MemoryStick
Duo ™ Media,MemoryStickPRODuo ™ Media
VideoActual: 2280KPixels(16:9),1710KPixels(4:3)
StillActual: 2280KPixels(16:9),3040KPixels(4:3)
RecordingTime: HighDefinition:60minutes;
StandardDefinition:SP=60 min.,LP=90min.
Convenience
USBStreaming: N/A
SteadyShot ® ImageStabilization: Yes(Super;Optical)
AccessoryShoe: Yes,ActiveInterfaceShoe
WhiteBalance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/OnePush
MemoryStickPRO ™ MediaCompatibility: Testedto
supportupto 4GBmediacapacity;doesnotsupport
highspeedtransfer function;doesnotsupport
AccessControlsecurityfunction.
StillImageMode(s): JPEG
MinimumIllumination: 2Lux(0LuxwithSuper
NightShot ® InfraredSystem)
LowLightCapability: SuperNightShot ® system
ConvenienceFeatures
EasyOperation: Yes
FaderEffects: Black,Monotone,Mosaic, White
MultipleLanguageDisplay: Yes
SlideShowMode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash: N/A/Yes
SceneMode(s): Beach,Candle,Fireworks,Landscape,
Portrait,SportsLesson,Spotlight,andSunrise&
Sunset
PictureEffect(s): Monotone,Mosaic,NegativeArt,
Pastel,Sepia,SkinToneandSolarization
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/VideoInput(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
DigitalAudio/VideoOutput(s): Yes(viai.LINK ® )
USBPort(s): Yes(1.1compliant)
i.LINK ® Interface: Yes
ComponentVideo(Y/Pb/Pr)Output(s): Yes
HeadphoneJack: Yes
MicrophoneInput: Yes
S -VideoInput(s): N/A
S -VideoOutput(s): Yes(viaoptionalaccessory)
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 2.7"(211KPixels)Wide(16:9)TouchPanelClear
Photo ™ LCDPlusDisplay
LensType: CarlZeiss ® Vario - Sonnar ® T*
Viewfinder:Color,123KPixels
DockingStation: N/A
Microphone: Yes(Built - in;Stereo)
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Optics/Lens
35mmEquivalent: 40- 400mm(16:9CameraMode), 49 -
490mm(4:3Camera Mode),40 - 400mm(16:9Memory
Mode),37 - 370mm(4:3Memory Mode)
Aperture: f1.8 - 2.9
Exposure: TouchPanel(24steps)
FilterDiameter: 37mm
FocalDistance: 5.4 - 54mm;450mm;Telemacro
Focus: FullRangeAuto/Manual (Dial,TouchPanel)
ProgressiveShutterMode: N/A
ShutterSpeed: Auto,1/2 - 1/500(SceneSelection Mode)
OpticalZoom: 10X
DigitalZoom: 20X
Resolution: 3MP
Power
PowerConsumption: HDV - 4.2W/4.5W;DV - 4.0W/4.3W
(VF/LCD)
BatteryType: InfoLITHIUM ® withAccuPower ™ Meter
System(NP - FH60)
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts; 90DaysLabor
Software
SuppliedSoftware: PictureMotionBrowser ver.2.0
Video
Analog- to - DigitalConverter: N/A
Format(s)Supported: HDV1080iandMiniDV
Dimensions
Weight: 1lb.6oz.(650g)withtapeandsupplied
battery
Measurements:31/4"x31/4"x51/2"(82x82x
138mm)
SuppliedAccessories
PowerAdaptor/InCamera Charger(AC - L200)
InfoLITHIUM ® RechargeableBattery(NP - FH60)
WirelessRemoteCommander ® RemoteControl(RMT -
831)
A/VCable
ComponentVideoCable
USBCable
i.LINK ® Cable(VMC -IL4415)
EnjoyHandycamVideo
OptionalAccessories
ProfessionalMiniDVCassetteforHighDefinition
Recording(DVM - 63HD)
UPCCode: 027242701458
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