Sony HXR-MC2000U User manual

Light, portable, easy to use and
packed with professional power
Sony’s HXR-MC2000U shoulder camcorder is loaded with features, yet easy to use.
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**1 GB = 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
Sony G Lens for Wide Angle Shooting. Sony’s unique optical
design technology and quality control are the heart and soul of
the HXR-MC2000U’s sophisticated G™ Lens, delivering exceptional
performance on par with some of the best lenses in the industry.
The camcorder perfectly complements the G Lens with an
advanced image sensor and Sony’s famous image processing
technology. Such fine calibration is bound to improve your shooting
in all situations, from zooming in for the close-ups, to the 29.8 mm
wide angle view in video mode (35mm equivalent).
Versatile enough for any shooting
situation, yet sensitive enough to
record in candlelight.
40mm Conventional Lens 29.8mm Sony G Lens (HXR-MC2000U)
Fully loaded for the serious videographer,
yet simple enough for a beginner to use
Advanced technology is now available in a small,
easy-to-operate package. Sony’s HXR-MC2000U digital
HD video camcorder combines extraordinary picture
quality with amazing ease of operation. Its finely
calibrated auto-settings let you focus on the action, not
the camera.
But don’t let the simplicity fool you – this is a serious
camcorder that offers the features that professionals
rely on. Like Sony’s EXMOR R™ CMOS sensor for superior
picture quality. What’s more, the HXR-MC2000U is a
tapeless front-end solution for video acquisition that
works with most non-linear editing systems.
Add lightness, compact size, and affordability to the
mix of features and ease of use, and you’ve got a
camcorder that hits the mark in any shooting situation.
Whether you’re teaching video production students,
making a documentary, or shooting a corporate
event or wedding, the Sony HXR-MC2000U is the ideal
shoulder-mount camcorder for your shooting and
recording needs.
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Sony Exclusive Exmor R CMOS-Sensor with ClearVid™ Array
and BIONZ™ Image Processor. The HXR-MC2000U’s Exmor R CMOS
sensor is capable of producing superb image quality, whether in bright
daylight, dimly lit interior scenes, or outdoor night scenes. Featuring
Sony’s independently developed back-illuminated structure, it
effectively doubles the sensitivity of conventional CMOS sensors and
provides a dramatic boost in low-light performance. Sony’s unique
BIONZ image processor takes it even farther, processing the precise
visual information to maintain reality, texture, and depth at the settings
and styles you select. BIONZ technology faithfully reproduces the
scenes or applies effects and visual techniques, depending on your
wishes. And all at lightning speed while suppressing noise.
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode. This new
feature ensures smooth movement wherever you’re shooting. In
addition, Sony’s innovative 3-Way Shake-Cancelling technology adds
electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture. This latest
version of image stabilization technology ensures images that are
up to 10 times steadier for wide angle shooting than conventional
Optical Steady Shot® images. When you zoom in, an intelligent digital
image stabilizer starts to blend in and work together with its optical
counterpart to effectively reduce camera shake. This technology is also
able to reduce the natural swaying motion that occurs from walking.
Long Operating Time with infoLITHIUM-L® Series Battery and
Internal Memory. The camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM-L
series batteries. CMOS imager and DSP technology result in
low power consumption for cool running with the camcorder’s
standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, compatible with many
types of Sony professional camcorders and accessories. With
the largest capacity battery NP-F970, you’ll have a maximum
operating time of approximately 13 hours for AVCHD recording
in FH mode. In conjunction with the 64GB built-in memory, this
camcorder allows more than six hours of continuous recording at
the highest AVCHD quality at 24Mbps.
Record to Cards or Built-in Memory. You have two reliable
ways to record with the HXR-MC2000U: onto affordable consumer
memory cards or into the camcorder’s large capacity 64GB** solid-
state memory. This combination of removable and built-in memory
is especially convenient when shooting a documentary or news
report on the move. When data has been backed up to an HDD or
downloaded to a PC for editing, you can simply reuse both removable
memory cards and internal memory for your next assignment.
 COMPATIBLE MEMORY CARDS: For detailed information please
refer to the specification sheet at the back of this brochure.
 INTERNAL MEMORY: 64-GB
Manual and Auto Control Options. Using the assignable lens
ring, you can manually adjust key features like Focus, White Balance,
Exposure, AE Shift, Iris priority, and Shutter Speed priority. You can
also control the G Lens iris to create an out-of-focus effect in the
foreground or background and adjust the shutter speed to create
special effects, such as the flowing motion of a waterfall or bird
wings in flight. Or use the Intelligent Auto Scene Selection function
for simple set-up in adverse lighting or other challenging shooting
conditions, such as bright fireworks or sunsets.
Powerful Time-Saving Workflow Solutions. When the camcorder
is connected to the optional DVDirect® Express (VRD-P1) DVD writer via
a USB cable, you only need to press the One Touch Disk button to burn
video footage directly onto a DVD—without using a PC. This model
is also equipped with a down-conversion function that enables DVD
burning to SD picture quality. Then play back a DVD you just made by
pressing the Play button on the DVDirect Express when the camcorder
is connected. With Direct Copy you also have the option of quickly and
easily backing up valuable video data on an external hard disk drive,
HDD – without using a PC. And to find and organize images quickly
and efficiently, use the Picture Motion Browser function.
SteadyShot off* SteadyShot w/Active Mode on*
Conventional Model* HXR-MC2000U (Exmor R)*
Easy Archive Solutions
Direct Copy is compatible with USB 2.0 media
that is formatted in the FAT32 file system. For
storage up to 2TB, an AC powered external HDD
is recommended. The camcorder must be
connected to AC power, and connection via
USB is not supported.
Compatible DVDirect devices*
 VRD-P1  VRD-MC6
* Cannot burn AVCHD FX mode recorded files to DVD of AVCHD
disc. Can burn FX mode to DVD Video downconverting HD to
SD (VRD-MC6 doesn’t support downconverting.)
External HDD
Direct Copy Picture Motion BrowserDVDirect®
For importing pictures and movies into your
VAIO® and organizing by image category.
Correct/adjust brightness, contrast tone
gradation, saturation, and sharpness with the
photo-editing function and register shooting
locations on an online map.
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Internal Memory (64GB) 2ch
AVC HD 24M (FX)*8 Approx. 365 min
AVC HD 17M (FH) Approx. 475 min
AVC HD 9M (HQ) Approx. 950 min
AVC HD 5M (LP) Approx. 1615 min
STD HQ Approx. 975 min
SD movie (w / 2ch Audio)
HXR-MC2000U STD 9M (HQ)
2 GB Memory Card 25 min
4 GB Memory Card 55 min
8 GB Memory Card 115 min
16 GB Memory Card 230 min
32 GB Memory Card 465 min
HD movie (w / 2ch Audio)
HXR-MC2000U AVC HD 24M (FX)
(1920 x 1080i) AVC HD 17M (FH) (1920 x 1080i) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 5M (LP)
2 GB Memory Card 10 min 10 min 25 min 45 min
4 GB Memory Card 20 min 25 min 55 min 90 min
8 GB Memory Card 40 min 55 min 110 min 190 min
16 GB Memory Card 85 min 110 min 220 min 380 min
32 GB Memory Card 175 min 225 min 455 min 770 min
Specifications
1: Due to variable bitrate, 24 Mbps is the maximum bitrate for AVCHD FX mode and the average bitrate is being stated for FH, HQ and LP modes.
2: The focal length is when SteadyShot mode is in Active mode Off.
3: Compatible “Memory Stick” type: For AVCHD recording / Capacity: more than 1 GB, For Standard Definition recording / Capacity: more than 512 MB
4: Recommended Speed Class For AVCHD recording / Class 4 or higher, For Standard Definition recording / Class 2 or higher
Approximate Recording Time
Camera Section
Imaging device 1/4-inch type Exmor R CMOS with ClearVid pixel array Pixel Gross: Approx.4200K; Video Actual: Approx.
2650K (16:9)
Minimum illumination 3 lx (Low LUX mode, 1/25 shutter)
Shutter speed 1/6 - 1/10000 (Manual Shutter Speed Control)
Iris F1.8 - F3.4
Slow & Quick Motion function 200 fps (fixed) as Smooth Slow Rec *The picture
quality is degraded. (fps : Field per Sec.)
White balance Auto, outdoor (5800K), indoor (3200K), One-push
(Touch panel)
Inputs/Outputs
Mic input Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5 mm
A/V Output Pin Jack
Component Video Output Pin Jack
Remote Connector Stereo mini-minijack (ø2.5 mm)
USB USB device, Mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1)
Headphone output Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5 mm
HDMI output HDMI connector (x 1)
Monitoring
Viewfinder
0.2 inch-type approx. 201 600 dots (300 x 224 x 3
[RGB]), 4:3 aspect ratio
Built-in LCD monitor
2.7 Clear Photo™ LCD, approx. 230 400 dots (960 x 240),
16:9 aspect ratio
Microphone
2ch Stereo microphone
Recording Media
Internal Memory 64 GB
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2),
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo 3
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 4
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor [AC-L100], Rechargeable Battery Pack
[NP-F570], Power cord, Microphone (Stereo)
[ECM-PS1], Wind Screen, Eyecup, Lens hood, Lens
cap, Composite cable (RCA x3), USB cable (mini-B),
USB Adaptor cable (for external HDD) [VMC-UAM1],
Application Software (CD-ROM) [PMB]
General
Weight (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup) 5 lb 15 oz (2.7 kg)
(w/Hood, w/Eye Cup,
w/ Battery, w/
Microphone, w/
Recording Media, )
6 lb 6 oz (2.9 kg)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup) 10 1/8 × 9 1/4× 18 inch (255 × 232 × 456 mm)
(w/Hood, w/Eye Cup,
w/ Battery, w/
Microphone, w/
Recording Media, )
10 1/8 × 9 1/4 × 18 3/8 inch (255 × 234 × 464 mm)
Power
requirements Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery) 8.4 V / 7.2 V
Power
consumption viewfinder - normal brightness (HD / SD) 3.4 W / 2.6 W
LCD - normal
brightness (HD / SD) 3.4 W / 2.6 W
Operating temperature +32 to +104 deg F (0 to +40 deg C)
Storage temperature -4 to +140 deg F (-20 to +60 deg C)
Battery
operating time Continuous recording time approx. 280 min (FH, LCD, NP-F570: fully charged batt.)
Recording format Video Format HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
SD MPEG-2 PS
Audio Format HD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz
SD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz
Recording frame rate 1AVCHD FX (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/60i / 16:9
AVCHD FH (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/60i / 16:9
AVCHD HQ (9 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/60i / 16:9
AVCHD LP (5 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/60i / 16:9
For MPEG2 SD HQ (9 Mbps) 720 x 480/60i / 16:9, 4:3
Recording/Playback time 175 min (2 h 55 m) with 32 GB Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo™
(24 MBps) Dolby® Digital 2ch recording
Zoom ratio Sony G Lens, 12x (optical), 160x Digital Zoom
Focal length f = 2.9 to 34.8 mm (equivalent to f = 29.8 to 357.6
mm at 16:9 video and still mode, f = 27.4 to 328.8
mm at 4:3 still mode, f = 36.5 to 438.0 mm at 4:3
video mode on 35 mm lens) 2
Focus Full range auto / Manual
Image stabilizer Active / Standard / OFF selectable
Filter diameter 37 mm
Optional Accessories
A LANC Remote Controller
with Variable Speed Zoom
RM-1BP
AC Adaptor/Charger
AC-VQL1B
Rechargeable Battery Pack
2NP-F970
Camcorder Support
VCT-SP1BP
LED Battery Video Light
HVL-LBPB
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50BP
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specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, the Sony make.believe logo, G, Exmor R and its logo, Memory Stick and its logo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Optical Steady Shot, SteadyShot, ClearVid, Clear Photo, InfoLITHIUM, VAIO, BIONZ, and DVDirect
are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of
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