Sony DCR-HC36 Marketing Specifications

DCR-HC36

MiniDV Handycam

® Camcorder

Experience true versatility with the DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Share your creations
with remarkable ease on the removable Memory Stick Duo™ Media. And enjoy the ability to shoot in
low light with the NightShot® Plus Infrared System. Suddenly, capturing your world in brilliant detail is
more manageable than ever.

Step-up

1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager,
680K Pixels Gross

1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity with exceptional
video (up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image
performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and
a significantly higher signal/noise ratio,
to provide spectacular video
performance.

20X Optical/800X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, the Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System

Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization
systems.

2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen

™ LCD

Display

(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high resolution
123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback.

5

USB Streaming

Stay connected to family and friends
by broadcasting live video with audio
over the internet using the USB interface.
You can even playback your favorite
recorded scene on the camcorder's
tape. It's like having your own video
conferencing system.

i.LINK® DV Interface

A digital high-speed bi-directional
interface which provides Audio/Video
communication between two
compatible devices. This connection
allows for pure digital transfer between
devices equipped with an IEEE1394
interface, such as camcorders, digital
VTRs, capture cards and PCs.

1

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media

Capture still images at 640x480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

3

InfoLITHIUM®

Battery with AccuPower

™

Meter System

Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subject to a life
shortening "memory effect". Sony's
exclusive AccuPower

™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in
either the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.

2

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.

NightShot®

Plus Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot Infrared System
you can capture natural looking video,
even when shooting in low light. Record
subjects up to 10 feet away using the
built-in infrared system, but without the
overall monochrome color common
with earlier low-light recording systems.

Manual Focus

Allows the user to manually adjust the
focus of the camcorder using the touch
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to perform
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.

On Screen Zoom and Record Controls

For additional control of the
camcorder, the DCR-HC36 features
Zoom and Record buttons on the frame
of the LCD screen. This allows the user
more flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.

Stamina®

Battery Power Management

System

Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLITHIUM®
Battery, the DCR

-HC36 can continuously
record for up to 9 hours (viewfinder) or
up to 7 hours (LCD) on a single full
charge, providing extra long battery
life.

4

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach & Ski,
Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson,
Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony's Picture
Effect Modes. Effects available in
Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel.
Effects available in Playback mode:
Monotone, Negative Art, Sepia and
Solarize.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people, so with a press of the
Easy Handycam button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out" leaving only the
buttons essential for recording
operational.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Fader Effect(s)

Battery Information

Picture Package™ Software

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Last Updated: 03/06/2009

DCR-HC36

MiniDV Handycam

® Camcorder

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 MBs is: 8=7.5,
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.

4. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental
conditions.

5. Viewable area measured diagonally.

1. 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.

2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory
Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote
Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and
Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/6" CCD

Pixel Gross:

680K

Recording Media:

MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo™

Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™

Media (sold

separately)

Recording and Playback Times:

SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to

90 min.

Video Actual:

340K Pixels

Still Actual:

340K Pixels

Convenience

USB Streaming:

Yes

SteadyShot®

Image Stabilization:

Yes (Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

White Balance:

Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO™

Media Compatibility:

Tested to
support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support Access
Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Minimum Illumination:

5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot®

Plus

Infrared System)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation:

Yes

Multiple Language Display:

Yes

Remote Control:

Yes

Slide Show Mode:

No

Titling:

Yes

Light/Flash:

N/A

Movie Mode(s):

MPEG

Scene Mode(s):

Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports

Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon

Picture Effect(s):

Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel,

Sepia, Solarization

Digital Picture Effect(s):

Flash Motion, Luminance, Old

Movie, Slow Shutter, Still, Trail

PictBridge Compatible:

Yes

Low Light Capability:

NightShot®

Plus

Fader Effect(s):

Black, Dot, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap,

White, Wipe

Video

Video Recording System:

2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning

System

Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal:

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (Multi A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s):

Yes (via i.LINK®)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (via i.LINK®)

USB Port(s):

Yes (1.1 compliant)

i.LINK® Interface:

Yes

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

N/A

S-Video Input(s):

N/A

S-Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Display

LCD Screen:

2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™ LCD

Display

Hardware

Viewfinder:

Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

N/A

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 44-880mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 44

-

880mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-f3.1

Exposure:

Touch Panel (24 steps)

Filter Diameter: 25mm
Focal Distance:

2.3-46mm; 390mm (Telemacro)

Focus:

Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2-1/4000 (AE Mode)

5

Optical Zoom:

20X

Digital Zoom:

800X

Lens Type:

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar

®

Power

Power Consumption:

1.9W/2.3W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type:

InfoLITHIUM

® with AccuPower™ Meter

System (NP-FP30)

Power Requirements:

7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC

Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

®

2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

Supplied Software:

Picture Package™ ver. 1.5

Dimensions

Weight:

15 oz (430 g) with Tape and Battery

Measurements:

2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L25)
InfoLITHIUM

® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP30)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)
Stereo AV Cable
Lens Cap
USB Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software Ver.

1.5 for Sony)

Optional Accessories

Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC-FP71)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM

™ Batteries (NP

-

FP50/FP71/FP90)
Portable AC Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
AC Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10)
A/V Cable including S-Video (VMC-30FS)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VAC)
Filter Kit (VF-25CPKS)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R100)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)

UPC Code:

027242688667