Sony DCR-HC38 Marketing Specifications

DCR-HC38

MiniDV Handycam

® Camcorder

NEW

Powerful capture and versatile use makes the DCR-HC38 the perfect camcorder for all occasions.
Keep everything clear with Super SteadyShot® built-in image stabilization while seeing it all on the

2.5" Panel LCD Monitor. For dimly lit areas, the NightShot® Plus feature keeps your video bright and
clear.

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.

40X Optical/2000X 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.

4

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

.

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6

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

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.

NightShot®

Plus Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot Plus 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-HC38 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-FH1000
InfoLITHIUM®

Battery, the DCR

-HC38 can
continuously record for up to 14 hours
(viewfinder) or up to 12 hours (LCD) on
a single full charge, providing extra
long battery life .

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Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

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 Motion Browser Software

Multi-

Language Menu

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 04/13/2009

DCR-HC38

MiniDV Handycam

® Camcorder

6. A broadband connection is required along with third party services, which may require a
subscription fee and/or other service fees.

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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 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, Remote Commander, Stamina, SteadyShot and
SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/6" Advanced HAD

™ CCD

Pixel Gross:

680K

Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (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:

N/A

Still Image Mode(s):

N/A

Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with

NightShot® Plus Infrared System)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control:

N/A

Slide Show Mode:

N/A

Titling:

N/A

Light/Flash:

N/A

Movie Mode(s):

N/A

Scene Mode(s): Beach, Landscape, Portrait,

Sports Lesson, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise &
Sunset and Twilight

Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic,

Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia and Solarization

Digital Picture Effect(s):

N/A

PictBridge Compatible:

N/A

Low Light Capability:

NightShot® Plus system

Fader Effect(s): Black, Monotone, Mosaic,

White

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)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s):

N/A

Display

LCD Screen: 2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™

LCD Display

Hardware

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:

N/A

Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

1 1 1

4

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH30)
Stereo AV Cable
Application Software
Enjoy Handycam DVD

Optional Accessories

High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

Carrying Case (LCS-

VA30)
Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VAC)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-

R100)

Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)

UPC Code:

027242701809