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HXR-MC1P SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA HEAD

Imaging Device

1/5” Exmor

 CMOS sensor with ClearVid

 array

Pixel Gross: Approx. 2,360K
Video Actual: Approx. 1,430K (16:9)

Optics/Lens

 

Lens Type

Carl Zeiss

®

 Vario-Tessar

®

, Optical Zoom: 10x (Digital Zoom: 120x)

f/3.2 – 32.0mm
35mm Equivalent: 43 – 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
F1.8 - 2.3
Filter Diameter 30mm

Microphone

Stereo Microphone

Splash-proof performance

IEC60529 IPX2 

(1)

Control unit

Video Signal

PAL colour, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification

LCD Screen

2.7" wide touch panel ClearPhoto LCD Plus

 display (211K Pixels)

Minimum Illumination

5 lx (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed) 

White Balance

AUTO, INDOOR (3,200K), OUTDOOR (5,800K), ONE PUSH

Video Format(s) Supported

HD: AVCHD

Video codec: MPEG 4 AVC / H.264, Audio codec: Dolby

®

 Digital 2ch

SD: MPEG 2-PS

Video codec: MPEG 2, Audio codec: Dolby

®

 Digital 2ch (Video aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3)

Video Recording Average Bit Rate/VBR (Resolu-

tion, Frame Rate)

HD: AVCHD

FH mode: Approx. 16Mbps (1920x1080, 50i), HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (1440x1080, 50i),  

SP mode: Approx. 7Mbps (1440x1080, 50i), LP mode: Approx. 5Mbps (1440x1080, 50i)

SD: MPEG 2-PS

HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (720x576, 50i), SP mode: Approx. 6Mbps (720x576, 50i),  

LP mode: Approx. 3Mbps (720x576, 50i)

Still Format Supported

Exif Ver.2.2 

(2)

Still Resolution

Still Mode

Approx. 4 megapixel 4:3 (2,304 x 1,728), Approx. 3 megapixel 16:9 (2,304 x 1,296),  

Approx. 1.9 megapixel 4:3 (1,600 x 1,200), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3 (640 x 480)

Movie Mode

Approx. 2.3 megapixel 16:9 (2,016 x 1,134),  Approx. 1.7 megapixel 4:3 (1,512 x 1,134)

Playback Mode

Approx. 2.1 megapixel 16:9 (1,920 x 1,080), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3 (640 x 480),  

Approx. 0.2 megapixel 16:9 (640 x 360)

Supported Media

Memory Stick PRO Duo

 / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

 (1GB or larger)

Inputs and Outputs

A/V R  (*3)

COMPONENT OUT

Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 3 (576i or 1080i)

AUDIO OUT

Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 2

COMPOSITE OUT

A/V connecting cable >  Pin plug x 1 (576i)

AUDIO OUT

A/V connecting cable > Pin plug x 2

HDMI OUT

HDMI Connection x 1

USB Port

Mini B / USB2.0 Hi-Speed

Memory Stick Slot

Memory Stick PRO Duo

 slot x 1

Remote Control Terminal

A/V R 

(3)

 (When using the optional remote commander, it is possible to control via this terminal. If used as COMPONENT or COMPOSITE output, control is not available.

General

Power Requirements

DC6.8V,7.2V battery pack,DC8.4V AC Adaptor

Power Consumption

3.8W AVCHD recording, LCD back light ON, Recording mode: Initial condition

Operating Temperature

0 °C to 40 °C

Storage Temperature

20 °C to 60 °C

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Including the projecting parts (excluding cable bush):

Control unit: 81 x 107 x 42mm

Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm
Including the projecting parts and supplied battery and controller hook attached (excluding cable bush):

Control unit: 81 x 122 x 47mm

Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm

Cable Length

2.8m (between control unit and camera head, non-detachable)

Mass

Approx. 500g (Including control unit, camera head and cable. Excluding battery, controller hook and recording media)

Mass (with accessories)

Approx. 580g (including supplied battery, controller hook and recording media)

Supplied Items

AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Component A/V Cable, A/V Connecting Cable, USB Cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH60), Controller Hook, Cable 

Clamper, CD-ROM (Video Camera Application Software), CD-ROM (Manuals For Digital HD Video  

Camera Recorder), Operating Guide

NP-FH50/FH70/FH100

 

Rechargeable Battery Pack 

Compact high-capacity  

battery series

AC-VQH10

 

AC Adapter Charger

 

Quick charger that can sequentially 

charge two H-series batteries

VCL-HG0730A

 

Wide Conversion Lens

 

0.7x wide conversion lens

VCL-HG1730A

 

Tele-conversion Lens

 

1.7x Tele-conversion lens

VCL-HGE07A

 

Wide-end Conversion Lens

 

0.7x small wide end conversion lens 

removable with one-touch operation

VF-30CPKX S

 

PL Filter Kit

 

Filter kit including PC filter and  

MC protector

VF-30NKX

 

ND Filter Kit

 

Neutral density filter kit

DCC-L50B

 

Car Battery Adapter

 

Direct power supply from  

a DC 12V in-car socket

RM-AV2

 

Remote Controller 

A remote controller that puts zoom,  

Rec start/stop at your fingertips

EXCLUSIVE ACCESSORIES

Kit Contents

:

•  

NP-FH70

  

Rechargeable Battery Pack

 

Compact large-capacity battery for 

extended operation

•  

AC-VQH10

  

AC Adapter/Charger

 

Quick charger that can  

sequentially charge two  

H-series batteries

•  

VCL-HG0730A

  

Wide Conversion Lens

 

0.7x wide conversion lens

•  

RM-AV2

 

Remote Controller

 

Remote controller that puts zoom, Rec 

start/stop at your fingertips. 

•  

Exclusive Case

 

Exclusive case for storage and 

transportation of HXR-MC1P and 

accessories

ACC-H1BP: Accessory Kit

 

Optimal 

accessories for shooting with the 

HXR-MC1P have been assembled  

into a kit

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(1)  Only this camera head conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Never use the camera under water. The control unit is not designed for splash-proof performance.
(2)    

Exif

 is a metadata format for still images, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camera’s 

setting information at the time of recording.

(3)  Only one A/V R terminal exists. Optional remote commander, supplied Component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable can be attached to this terminal. It is impossible to use these simultaneously.

* HXR-MC1P not included with ACC-H1BP Accessory kit

ACC-H1BP: Accessory Kit and Case*

ACC-H1BP: Accessory Kit

Summary of Contents for HXR-MC1P

Page 1: ...www sonybiz net pov Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR MC1P ...

Page 2: ...Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera and recorder that represents the last piece of the HD video production jigsaw Capture Stunning HD Pictures 2 ...

Page 3: ...pens up a whole new range of creative HD shooting possibilities The HXR MC1P is an easy to use HD camera system consisting of a small camera head and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function This tiny all in one camera system needs no extra equipment simply take it out and start shooting Also the camera unit is splash proof allowing safe use in tough outdoor conditions suc...

Page 4: ...is possible to attach it to various devices such as a helmet or vehicle by utilising the screw hole at the bottom of the unit1 This enables HD images to be obtained from angles that have only been captured with SD minicams before And the camera is splash proof as well making it suitable for outdoor use It can be used at the water s edge or in the rain2 1 Sony does not provide any special mounting ...

Page 5: ...inary use with frequent recording start stop and zooming etc this will reduce to approximately 3 hours Remote Monitoring and Control The control unit has a 2 7 inch 16 9 211 000 pixel LCD panel that uses ClearPhoto LCD plus This enables you to instantly review the images captured by the camera Furthermore all menu settings can be accessed via this touch screen LCD panel The control unit is also eq...

Page 6: ...e shooting while taking part in extreme activities such as skydiving or para gliding or sports such as mountain biking skiing or skateboarding it is hard to check the pictures you re recording With the HXR MC1P even if you attach the camera to your helmet you can easily check the shooting angle using the control unit s LCD panel and adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever Once the recording t...

Page 7: ... through grass and foliage to capture the world of insects Continuous recording with the optional NP FH100 battery LCD backlight OFF With ordinary use with frequent recording start stop and zooming etc this will reduce to approximately 3 hours Images From Operator s Viewpoint Images taken from the viewpoint of operators with special skills such as process engineers can be used for simulation mater...

Page 8: ...RO Duo in both HD and SD using Efficient Video Compression Memory Stick PRO Duo offers the optimum recording media for the compact HXR MC1P recorder In addition the highly efficient compression methods used in both HD and SD modes achieve long recording times which make the most of Memory Stick PRO Duo s storage capacity In HD recording mode video is recorded in AVCHD which uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 c...

Page 9: ...e post conversion file size vary depending on computer specifications software type intermediate codec setting etc Using the HDMI Output By using a commercially available video capture card that supports HDMI and non linear editing software supporting the card it is possible to capture the HD signals from the HDMI output of the HXR MC1P onto the computer for editing HDMI is the abbreviation of Hig...

Page 10: ... SD signal composite or component can be captured by a video recorder which has the appropriate SD input like the HVR M15AE M25AE and the M35E These VTRs can produce DVCAM tapes for SD editing Else the MPEG 2 files recorded in the SD mode of HXR MC1P can be transferred to a computer and edited on compatible non linear editing software 4 3 mode or squeeze mode is available in SD recording Letterbox...

Page 11: ...t 81 x 107 x 42mm Camera head 37 x 42 5 x 86 5mm Including the projecting parts and supplied battery and controller hook attached excluding cable bush Control unit 81 x 122 x 47mm Camera head 37 x 42 5 x 86 5mm Cable Length 2 8m between control unit and camera head non detachable Mass Approx 500g Including control unit camera head and cable Excluding battery controller hook and recording media Mas...

Page 12: ...d trademark of Carl Zeiss AG All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners CA HXR MC1P GB xx xx 2009 Sony Specialist Dealers receive extensive training on all our products and services They combine this with an in depth knowledge of the market ensuring you get advice that meets your needs before and after purchase To find your nearest Sony Specialist Dealer visit our dealer loca...

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