Sony Hdr-hc1 User manual

HDV 1080i Handycam® Camcorder

HDR-HC1

Step-up Feature

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New Feature

1/3" CMOS Sensor; 3,000K Pixels (gross

1/3" CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and

clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of

hori ontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image

performance (2.8Megapixel). Unlike traditional

CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power,

providing better battery performance.

HDV Recording Format

From the innovators in camcorder technology,

Sony’s HDR-HC1 camcorder is the industry's

smallest and lightest HDV1080i consumer level

camcorder and player. Now you can record all

your memories in true high-definition video.

Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording

The HDR-HC1 is capable of recording and

playing back both High Definition (HD) and

Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on a

standard MiniDV cassette.

Real-Time HD Codec Engine

Sony developed a Real Time MPEG

Encode/Decode system with reduced energy

consumption and compact si e to fit inside a

personal camcorder. This engine provides

efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and

playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate

of the DV format, so that High Definition video

can be recorded on the same MiniDV cassettes

as are used for SD recording.

10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom Carl Zeiss®

Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens

From the authority in lens technology, the Carl

Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens provides a high

quality 10x optical oom which maintains image

clarity and color while reducing glare and flare.

2.7" Wide (16:9 Hybrid Touch Panel

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 LCD

Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or

bright light, virtually eliminating the "washout"

common with traditional LCD Screens.

Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization

System

Picture stabili ation system that uses motion

sensors to detect and compensate for camera

"shake" without compromising picture quality

like some other digital stabili ation systems.

Selectable Manual Zoom / Focus Ring

Selectable Zoom and Focus rings provide

precise and detailed control over the amount of

oom and the overall focus of the image with

just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing

when ooming, and finely detailed focusing is

easy with the natural "feel" of the rings.

Expanded Focus Indicator

The camera‘s LCD image is magnified,

temporarily, up to 4X its original si e without

any loss of distortion. This allows the user more

finite control while focusing the camera for

greater detail and clarity.

Cinematic Mode

Perfect for creating your own movie

masterpieces, the HDR-HC1 Cinematic mode

lends 24 frame film-like effect to your

recordings.

i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394 2

A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio

communication between two compatible

devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface,

including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

Shot Transition

Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition.

Settings for focus, oom, and white balance can

be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition

will take place according to the set time. This

function enables the focus to gradually shift from

the front of the image to a deeper part of the

image.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but without

having the camcorder casting a shadow on the

subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode

will have the subject properly focused with the

background unfocussed so that the subject

stands out.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the camcorder on

which to add optional accessories while providing

power and two-way communication to those

accessories.

Built-in Pop-up Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures

in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves

pictures and reduces shadows.

Industry's Smallest and Lightest Consumer HDV 1080i Camcorder; featuring HDV and SD recording along with 2 8

Megapixel still image capture capability

HDR-HC1

HDV 1080i Handycam® Camcorder

specifications

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Accessory Shoe:

Active Interface Shoe

USB Streaming:

N/A

White Balance:

Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-Push

Imaging Device:

1/3" 3000K (Gross) Pixel

CMOS Sensor

Viewfinder:

Color, Precision 16:9 (252K pixel)

Interface:

i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)2: Yes

LCD:

2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel

SwivelScreen™ LCD (123K)

USB Port(s :

Yes, ver. 1.1

Analog Audio/Video Input(s :

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s :

Yes

(Component, and Multi A/V))

Digital Audio Input(s :

Yes, i.LINK

Digital Audio Output(s :

Yes; i.LINK

Headphone Output(s :

Yes (Stereo, Mini)

Input(s :

Microphone: Yes (Stereo, Mini)

Minimum Illumination:

7 lux

Aperture:

1.8 - 2.1

Focal Distance:

5.1 - 51mm

35mm Conversion:

41 - 480mm (Camera; 16:9

mode); 50 - 590mm (Camera; 4:3 mode);

40 - 400mm (Memory; 16:9 mode); 37 -

370mm (Memory; 4:3 mode)

Zoom:

10x Optical / 120x Digital

Focus:

Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One

Touch

Shutter Speed:

1/4 - 1/10,000 (in AE Mode)

Iris:

Auto

Power Consumption:

5.8W/ 5.9W/ 6.4W

(VF/LCD/VF & LCD) - HDV

5.2W/ 5.3W/

5.8W (VF/LCD/VF & LCD) - SD

Limited Warranty:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Video Actual:

1983K Pixels (16:9); 1486K

Pixels (4:3)

Filter Diameter:

37mm

Weight:

1 lb, 7 o (680 grams) without tape or

battery

Dimensions (WHD :

2 7/8" x 3 3/4" x 7 1/2"

(71 x 94 x 188mm)

Supplied Accessories:

Power Adaptor/ In

Camera Charger (AC-L15)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM50)

Wireless Remote Commander® Remote

Control (RMT-831)

Lens Hood

Lens Cap

A/V Cable

Component Video Cable

Shoulder Strap

Memory Stick Duo™ Media - 16MB

USB Cable

service and warranty

Limited Warranty:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

optional accessories

Gun oom Microphone (ECM-HGZ1)

Hard Carrying Case (LCH-HCE)

High Grade Tele Conversion Lens

(VCL-HG2037Y)

High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0737Y)

Polari e and Clear Coat Filter (VF-37CPKS)

Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries

(AC-SQ950D)

Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery Pack

(NP-QM71/91D)

Remote Control Tripod (VCT-870RM)

Starter Kit (ACC-FM50S)

Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VA3)

Travel Charger (BC-TRM)

Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1)

Tripod (VCT-FXA)

Video Light (HVL-HL1)

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 9 1 7 • 1-800- -7669 • www.sony.com/dn Last Updated 005-07-07

1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.

2. 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.

3. Available 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 MB's is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123,

256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Advanced HAD, CineFrame, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote

Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.