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... controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. The range of the HD video production puzzle. Thanks to put the last piece of HD shooting will expand using this one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting. Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1 Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to the LCD panel equipped main...
... controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. The range of the HD video production puzzle. Thanks to put the last piece of HD shooting will expand using this one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting. Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1 Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to the LCD panel equipped main...
Brochure and Specifications
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... HDMI output and analog video output. The HDMI and analog video connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1 is also good for the positions and methods of the HXR-MC1 has connectors for any special mounting hardware. Shooting Small Animals and Insects The tiny camera of a musician's hands...powerful live relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. You can easily check the angles using an optional wide conversion lens. Notes: > The LCD panel does not display all you can also make live images. As for shooting small animals and insects. Sony cannot take good care...
... HDMI output and analog video output. The HDMI and analog video connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1 is also good for the positions and methods of the HXR-MC1 has connectors for any special mounting hardware. Shooting Small Animals and Insects The tiny camera of a musician's hands...powerful live relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. You can easily check the angles using an optional wide conversion lens. Notes: > The LCD panel does not display all you can also make live images. As for shooting small animals and insects. Sony cannot take good care...
Brochure and Specifications
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...and high-end D-SLR cameras, is used . *2 Marked with this camcorder. Cutting Edge Image Sensor Technology "Exmor" CMOS sensor, which make the most of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to digital) converters. Recording time (approximately) HD Mode 2GB 4GB 8GB...used . In HD recording mode, video is recorded in Blu-ray Disc™. If SD recording mode is selected, video is recorded in the HXR-MC1. It achieves low noise by Efficient Video Compression for HD and SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" offers the optimum recording media for recording in the HXR-MC1 is recommended that...
...and high-end D-SLR cameras, is used . *2 Marked with this camcorder. Cutting Edge Image Sensor Technology "Exmor" CMOS sensor, which make the most of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to digital) converters. Recording time (approximately) HD Mode 2GB 4GB 8GB...used . In HD recording mode, video is recorded in Blu-ray Disc™. If SD recording mode is selected, video is recorded in the HXR-MC1. It achieves low noise by Efficient Video Compression for HD and SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" offers the optimum recording media for recording in the HXR-MC1 is recommended that...
Brochure and Specifications
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... with Touch Screen LCD Panel with HOME and OPTION MENU As it is equipped with Sony's unique touch panel LCD panel, setup during shooting or video operation can be carried out easily simply by beginners, such as during movie shooting. ... camera settings and make the settings easily by selecting a category from recorded pictures. Dual Recording The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. Other Functions of HXR-MC1 Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can be recorded (when recording ...
... with Touch Screen LCD Panel with HOME and OPTION MENU As it is equipped with Sony's unique touch panel LCD panel, setup during shooting or video operation can be carried out easily simply by beginners, such as during movie shooting. ... camera settings and make the settings easily by selecting a category from recorded pictures. Dual Recording The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. Other Functions of HXR-MC1 Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can be recorded (when recording ...
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...HDMI HDMI or HXR-MC1 HDMI HDMI to HD-SDI* converter HD-SDI Editing on NLE software with HD-SDI or HDMI capture board *The analog component output from HD to SD signal *HXR-MC1 is not ...as composite or S-video from the HDMI* output terminal of computer environment. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Card reader USB2.0 etc. Or the MPEG-2 files recorded in down-conversion from HXR-MC1 can edit in ...high definition footage can be used in terms of methods to digital converter. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in order to be copied onto DVD media...
...HDMI HDMI or HXR-MC1 HDMI HDMI to HD-SDI* converter HD-SDI Editing on NLE software with HD-SDI or HDMI capture board *The analog component output from HD to SD signal *HXR-MC1 is not ...as composite or S-video from the HDMI* output terminal of computer environment. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Card reader USB2.0 etc. Or the MPEG-2 files recorded in down-conversion from HXR-MC1 can edit in ...high definition footage can be used in terms of methods to digital converter. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in order to be copied onto DVD media...
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...Video recording HD: AVCHD average bitrate/VBR (Resolution, Frame rate) SD: MPEG 2-PS Still Format Supported Still Mode Stereo Microphone IEC60529 IPX2 *1 NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification 2.7 inch-type wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD plus is a trademarks of Sony Corporation. Never use these simultaneously is a registered trademark of HXR-MC1... and Information Technology Association). All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc is a file format for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder), Operating Guide *1 Only this format can have been assembled into a kit. Accessories ACC...
...Video recording HD: AVCHD average bitrate/VBR (Resolution, Frame rate) SD: MPEG 2-PS Still Format Supported Still Mode Stereo Microphone IEC60529 IPX2 *1 NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification 2.7 inch-type wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD plus is a trademarks of Sony Corporation. Never use these simultaneously is a registered trademark of HXR-MC1... and Information Technology Association). All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc is a file format for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder), Operating Guide *1 Only this format can have been assembled into a kit. Accessories ACC...
Operating Guide / Important Safety Instructions
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... dans la documentation accompagnant celui-ci. 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 Japan 70 VOC ·͢ɻ Printed on 70% or...
... dans la documentation accompagnant celui-ci. 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 Japan 70 VOC ·͢ɻ Printed on 70% or...
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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...your image data periodically, after recording. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices .... Therefore, you cannot play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] • If you cannot record/play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your images on a disc such as DVD-R using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted.
...your image data periodically, after recording. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices .... Therefore, you cannot play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] • If you cannot record/play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your images on a disc such as DVD-R using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted.
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... your camcorder. 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
... your camcorder. 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
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... [1080i/480i] (p. 55) • If you connect only component video, audio signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) ...image quality are not output. Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Connecting to output audio signals. 29...
... [1080i/480i] (p. 55) • If you connect only component video, audio signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) ...image quality are not output. Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Connecting to output audio signals. 29...
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...) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not compatible with the HDMI cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. t (p. 31) t (p.... 31) t (p. 31) To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to send both video/audio signals.
...) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not compatible with the HDMI cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. t (p. 31) t (p.... 31) t (p. 31) To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to send both video/audio signals.
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...16:9]/ [4:3]* (p. 55) * Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution images compared with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting...plugs to the audio input jack of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video. 31 z Tips • If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. b Notes • When the A/V connecting cable is connected, audio signals ...
...16:9]/ [4:3]* (p. 55) * Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution images compared with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting...plugs to the audio input jack of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video. 31 z Tips • If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. b Notes • When the A/V connecting cable is connected, audio signals ...
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.... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately) When connecting to be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • To copy a movie recorded with an A/ V connecting cable. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 39
.... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately) When connecting to be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • To copy a movie recorded with an A/ V connecting cable. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 39
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... in the recording device. To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 52). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to...
... in the recording device. To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 52). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to...
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...switch to be printed. If you do not change the setting, go to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . The still image recorded by a computer - You can guarantee the operation of model or manufacturer. • You can print a still image on again, and restart the operation... USB cable from (OPTION) MENU. The selected still image is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of only models that the printer can set the following operations when is on the screen. Refer to your camcorder or...
...switch to be printed. If you do not change the setting, go to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . The still image recorded by a computer - You can guarantee the operation of model or manufacturer. • You can print a still image on again, and restart the operation... USB cable from (OPTION) MENU. The selected still image is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of only models that the printer can set the following operations when is on the screen. Refer to your camcorder or...
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.... (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to prevent people's faces from focusing on subjects a short distance away. Under video lamps in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as people or flowers while creating a soft background. b Notes • Set...vivid blue of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - LANDSCAPE*( ) Select to take bright pictures of the ocean or a lake. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively...
.... (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to prevent people's faces from focusing on subjects a short distance away. Under video lamps in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as people or flowers while creating a soft background. b Notes • Set...vivid blue of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - LANDSCAPE*( ) Select to take bright pictures of the ocean or a lake. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively...
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...users) "PMB" is not supported by converting high definition image quality (HD) to your camcorder, see the following operations: - However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the hard disk file system. Creating a disc with a .... http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing "PMB" x System requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*1/ Windows Vista SP1*2 *164-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2Starter (Edition) is required. Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, ...
...users) "PMB" is not supported by converting high definition image quality (HD) to your camcorder, see the following operations: - However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the hard disk file system. Creating a disc with a .... http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing "PMB" x System requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*1/ Windows Vista SP1*2 *164-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2Starter (Edition) is required. Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, ...
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... the VISUAL INDEX screen. • This may not be added in the Playlist. • There is displayed. This is no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with (p. 33). If it still appears, delete the image marked with SD (standard definition) image quality, to [ON.... This may be captured from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • You can add no space on the TV. • When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of a movie you are not...
... the VISUAL INDEX screen. • This may not be added in the Playlist. • There is displayed. This is no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with (p. 33). If it still appears, delete the image marked with SD (standard definition) image quality, to [ON.... This may be captured from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • You can add no space on the TV. • When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of a movie you are not...
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...; Install "PMB" in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Functions that comply with HD (high definition) image quality only on a 4:3 TV. The image appears distorted on other devices You ...cannot dub correctly. • You cannot dub images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of another device (p. 39). Playing the "Memory ...Stick PRO Duo" media on the 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing an image recorded in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [COLOR SLOW [FADER], SHTR] [D.EFFECT...
...; Install "PMB" in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Functions that comply with HD (high definition) image quality only on a 4:3 TV. The image appears distorted on other devices You ...cannot dub correctly. • You cannot dub images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of another device (p. 39). Playing the "Memory ...Stick PRO Duo" media on the 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing an image recorded in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [COLOR SLOW [FADER], SHTR] [D.EFFECT...