Brochure and Specifications
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... the last piece of the HD video production puzzle. Moreover, the unique style of the HXR-MC1 enables shooting in -one -and-only camera. This all-in unordinary conditions and angles, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting. Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1 Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to -use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit...
... the last piece of the HD video production puzzle. Moreover, the unique style of the HXR-MC1 enables shooting in -one -and-only camera. This all-in unordinary conditions and angles, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting. Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1 Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to -use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit...
Brochure and Specifications
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... used at the water's edge.*2 *1 Sony does not provide any external recording facility. It becomes about power supply. * Continuous recording with Battery Operation Recording and playback are possible within the control unit of the unit*1, and you can obtain HD or SD images from angles that is easy... camera are needed. No special equipment such as external monitors or remote control devices are at the bottom of the HXR-MC1. Splash-proof Specification Suited for Outdoor Use Even though it suitable for outdoor use of up to 405 minutes* is also equipped with frequent recording ...
... used at the water's edge.*2 *1 Sony does not provide any external recording facility. It becomes about power supply. * Continuous recording with Battery Operation Recording and playback are possible within the control unit of the unit*1, and you can obtain HD or SD images from angles that is easy... camera are needed. No special equipment such as external monitors or remote control devices are at the bottom of the HXR-MC1. Splash-proof Specification Suited for Outdoor Use Even though it suitable for outdoor use of up to 405 minutes* is also equipped with frequent recording ...
Brochure and Specifications
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... hours 45 minutes)*. By using a commercially available HDMI/HD-SDI converter or an A/D converter, you can also make live images. The HDMI and analog video connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1 is converted to HD-SDI, a short delay may sometimes cause a momentary shift... live relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. Shooting Small Animals and Insects The tiny camera of the HXR-MC1 is possible to record continuously for shooting small animals and insects. It is also good for about 200 minutes under these certain circumstances. > Sony does not provide ...
... hours 45 minutes)*. By using a commercially available HDMI/HD-SDI converter or an A/D converter, you can also make live images. The HDMI and analog video connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1 is converted to HD-SDI, a short delay may sometimes cause a momentary shift... live relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. Shooting Small Animals and Insects The tiny camera of the HXR-MC1 is possible to record continuously for shooting small animals and insects. It is also good for about 200 minutes under these certain circumstances. > Sony does not provide ...
Brochure and Specifications
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... high-end D-SLR cameras, is recommended that you can be used. *2 Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used for the compact HXR-MC1 control unit. This unique layout offers high picture quality while keeping low-light sensitivity. In HD recording mode, video is recorded in the HXR-MC1. the same method used in the HXR-MC1 is also using...
... high-end D-SLR cameras, is recommended that you can be used. *2 Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used for the compact HXR-MC1 control unit. This unique layout offers high picture quality while keeping low-light sensitivity. In HD recording mode, video is recorded in the HXR-MC1. the same method used in the HXR-MC1 is also using...
Brochure and Specifications
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... Other Functions of HXR-MC1 Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can display the index at 4:3). Dual Recording The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. Equipped with Touch Screen LCD Panel with Sony's unique touch panel ...lever CAM CTRL dial Movie/Still select button MANUAL button Camera unit Camera unit front view "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media slot 10x optical zoom lens Built-in normal mode. You can easily play back video, change settings, and edit pictures by selecting your ...
... Other Functions of HXR-MC1 Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can display the index at 4:3). Dual Recording The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. Equipped with Touch Screen LCD Panel with Sony's unique touch panel ...lever CAM CTRL dial Movie/Still select button MANUAL button Camera unit Camera unit front view "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media slot 10x optical zoom lens Built-in normal mode. You can easily play back video, change settings, and edit pictures by selecting your ...
Brochure and Specifications
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...pack(NP-FH60), Controller hook, Cable clamper, CD-ROM(Video Camera Application Softwar), CD-ROM(Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder), Operating Guide *1 Only this terminal. Files in the United States and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Contents of the kit •NP-FH70: ...remote controller that puts zoom, Rec start /stop at your fingertips. •Exclusive Case A exclusive case for efficient storage of HXR-MC1 and accessories NP-FH50/FH70/FH100: Rechargeable Battery Pack A compact high-capacity battery series AC-VQH10: AC Adapter Charger A quick...
...pack(NP-FH60), Controller hook, Cable clamper, CD-ROM(Video Camera Application Softwar), CD-ROM(Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder), Operating Guide *1 Only this terminal. Files in the United States and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Contents of the kit •NP-FH70: ...remote controller that puts zoom, Rec start /stop at your fingertips. •Exclusive Case A exclusive case for efficient storage of HXR-MC1 and accessories NP-FH50/FH70/FH100: Rechargeable Battery Pack A compact high-capacity battery series AC-VQH10: AC Adapter Charger A quick...
Operating Guide / Important Safety Instructions
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...-vous à un technicien qualifié. 4-130-724-02 (1) σδλϧHD Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Caméscope numérique HD Operating Guide/Mode d'emploi du caméscope /Bedienungsanleitung/Manuale delle istruzioni/Manual de instrucciones / HXR-MC1/MC1P ©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in your CD-ROM drive. VCCI Aใٕ ͓...
...-vous à un technicien qualifié. 4-130-724-02 (1) σδλϧHD Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Caméscope numérique HD Operating Guide/Mode d'emploi du caméscope /Bedienungsanleitung/Manuale delle istruzioni/Manual de instrucciones / HXR-MC1/MC1P ©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in your CD-ROM drive. VCCI Aใٕ ͓...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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4-121-564-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HXR-MC1 © 2009 Sony Corporation
4-121-564-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HXR-MC1 © 2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide / Read This First
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...PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM. Camera Cable "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in this manual thoroughly, and retain it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media whether... of "Memory Stick" media you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with your camcorder • For recording movies, it for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 79). Using the camcorder • Do not hold ...
...PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM. Camera Cable "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in this manual thoroughly, and retain it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media whether... of "Memory Stick" media you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with your camcorder • For recording movies, it for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 79). Using the camcorder • Do not hold ...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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If you cannot record/play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on other materials may occur on a disc such as DVD-R using a digital still camera, and therefore may be saved or recorded. It is recommended that you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time,...prevent your image data periodically, after recording. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. ...
If you cannot record/play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on other materials may occur on a disc such as DVD-R using a digital still camera, and therefore may be saved or recorded. It is recommended that you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time,...prevent your image data periodically, after recording. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. ...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (p. 67) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 39) USB cable (1) (p. 40, 41) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 9) 8 The number in the parentheses indicates ...supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Controller hook (1) (p. 88) Cable clamper (1) (p. 89) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 9) Component A/V cable (1) (p. 29) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) -
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (p. 67) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 39) USB cable (1) (p. 40, 41) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 9) 8 The number in the parentheses indicates ...supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Controller hook (1) (p. 88) Cable clamper (1) (p. 89) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 9) Component A/V cable (1) (p. 29) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) -
Operating Guide / Read This First
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... pressing PHOTO C ([Dual Rec], p. 21). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (p. 35). • You can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) A t [PHOTO]. (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or 19 When disappears, the image has been recorded. Recording still images 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the (Movie...
... pressing PHOTO C ([Dual Rec], p. 21). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (p. 35). • You can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) A t [PHOTO]. (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or 19 When disappears, the image has been recorded. Recording still images 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the (Movie...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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...(16:9 wide) or [1.7M] (4:3). • You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as a golf or tennis swing. 1 Touch (HOME) t t [SMTH SLW REC]. (CAMERA) 2 Press START/STOP. To change . • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is [OFF]). b Notes •...; Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media before movie recording is finished and the still images are completely stored...
...(16:9 wide) or [1.7M] (4:3). • You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as a golf or tennis swing. 1 Touch (HOME) t t [SMTH SLW REC]. (CAMERA) 2 Press START/STOP. To change . • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is [OFF]). b Notes •...; Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media before movie recording is finished and the still images are completely stored...
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... 4 Touch / to 5 times the original size. Magnification can use the Date Index function for desired movies by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX]. The recording dates of the desired movie, then touch . Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the still... use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Recording/Playback b Notes • Faces may not be adjusted with the power zoom lever. 3 Touch date on the screen.
... 4 Touch / to 5 times the original size. Magnification can use the Date Index function for desired movies by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX]. The recording dates of the desired movie, then touch . Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the still... use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Recording/Playback b Notes • Faces may not be adjusted with the power zoom lever. 3 Touch date on the screen.
Operating Guide / Read This First
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... the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with movie dubbing via USB connection, to dub without image degradation. To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 52). • When you are connecting your camcorder...
... the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with movie dubbing via USB connection, to dub without image degradation. To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 52). • When you are connecting your camcorder...
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... be printed. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set up to confirm the still image. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of images may be performed properly. - Press the button (Movie)/ (Still) select - The ... from (OPTION) MENU. Slide the POWER switch to OFF - The still image recorded by connecting a printer directly to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . If you do not change the setting, go to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may not support the date printing function.
... be printed. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set up to confirm the still image. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of images may be performed properly. - Press the button (Movie)/ (Still) select - The ... from (OPTION) MENU. Slide the POWER switch to OFF - The still image recorded by connecting a printer directly to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . If you do not change the setting, go to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may not support the date printing function.
Operating Guide / Read This First
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ZEBRA See page 49. If the item is not displayed. B OFF Data code is not on the current recording "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data. DATE/TIME A Date B Time 52 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page.../TIME Displays the date and time. GUIDEFRAME See page 49. DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) See page 48. RESET Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing...
ZEBRA See page 49. If the item is not displayed. B OFF Data code is not on the current recording "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data. DATE/TIME A Date B Time 52 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page.../TIME Displays the date and time. GUIDEFRAME See page 49. DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) See page 48. RESET Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • appears on all images recorded using a flash with the power zoom lever on your camcorder. 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. CAMERA DATA Movie 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 53 B ZOOM LINK Change the number of ...thumbnails (6 or 12) with other device. DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on all images recorded with the camcorder. •...
..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • appears on all images recorded using a flash with the power zoom lever on your camcorder. 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. CAMERA DATA Movie 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 53 B ZOOM LINK Change the number of ...thumbnails (6 or 12) with other device. DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on all images recorded with the camcorder. •...
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... OFF (Auto shut off) 5 min The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you cannot find your camcorder in other time zones. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp on the LCD screen. B NEVER The camcorder is automatically turned off . LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to a wall outlet (wall socket...
... OFF (Auto shut off) 5 min The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you cannot find your camcorder in other time zones. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp on the LCD screen. B NEVER The camcorder is automatically turned off . LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to a wall outlet (wall socket...
Operating Guide / Read This First
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...PRO Duo" media)* • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media... recommended "Memory Stick" media (p. 2). This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly. • Use the recommended "Memory Stick" media (p. 2). • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 74 Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders...
...PRO Duo" media)* • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media... recommended "Memory Stick" media (p. 2). This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly. • Use the recommended "Memory Stick" media (p. 2). • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 74 Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders...