Sony Dcr-hc96 User Manual

DCR-HC96

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

A 3.0 Megapixel Imager on the DCR-H96 records brilliant stills and spectacular video, while the 2.7" wide (16:9) Touch Panel LCD lets you see more in greater detail while providing fingertip control. With the built-in flash, vivid detail and color can be captured in the most difficult lighting conditions.

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3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 2050K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance.

10X Optical/120X 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® VarioSonnar® T* 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. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen 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, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Analog To Digital Conversion with PassThrough

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™

Media

Capture still images at 2016x1512 (3.0 Megapixel) resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

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.

Handycam Station

The supplied Handycam Station cradle provides quick and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections. No need to search for cables or wires when charging or playing back.

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.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.

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.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Tele Macro Function

Active Interface Shoe

USB Streaming

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

On Screen Zoom and Record Controls

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Picture Effects

Digital Effects

Battery Information

Easy Handycam Button

Picture Package™ Software

InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

DCR-HC96

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 12/20/2005

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.

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. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

©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, 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:

1/3" CCD

Pixel Gross:

3310K

Recording Media:

MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Recording and Playback Times:

SP: 60

min., LP: 90 min.

Video Actual:

2057K Pixels

Still Actual:

3000K Pixels

Convenience

USB Streaming:

Yes

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:

Yes

( Super; Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

Active Interface Shoe

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

Super NightShot® Infrared System)

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal:

Yes (Stereo Mini)

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

Yes (Multi

A/V)

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 on

Handycam Station)

i.LINK®

Interface:

Yes (on Handycam®

Station)

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

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

Yes (thru Active

Interface Shoe)

S-

Video Input(s):

Yes

S-

Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Hardware

LCD:

2.7" (123K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch

Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)

Lens Type:

Carl Zeiss

® Vario-Sonnar®

Viewfinder:

Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

Yes (Handycam®

Station)

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in)

Optics

35mm Equivalent:

42.8-495mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 45-450mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.6-406mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-2.9

Exposure:

Touch Panel (24 steps)

Filter Diameter:

30mm

Focal Distance:

5.1-51mm; 370mm

(Telemacro)

Focus:

Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode:

Yes

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/2-1/4000 (AE

Mode)

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

120X

Power

Power Consumption:

3.0W/3.4W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type:

InfoLithium®

with

AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FP50)

Power Requirements:

7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

® ME, 2000

Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

Supplied Software:

Picture Package™

ver. 1.5

Video

Video Recording System:

2 Rotary Heads,

Helical Scanning System

Video Signal System:

NTSC color, EIA

standards

Analog-to-Digital Converter:

Yes (with

Pass Through)

Dimensions

Weight:

1 lb. 2 oz. (525g) with Tape and

Battery

Measurements:

2 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 4 3/4" (72 x

91 x 120mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-

L25)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FP50)

Handycam Station (DCRA-C152) Remote Commander® Remote Control

(RMT-831)

Stereo A/V Cable USB Cable CD-ROM with USB Driver

(PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)

Optional Accessories

Handycam Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC-

FP71)

InfoLithium™ Batteries (NP-

FP50/FP71/FP90)

Travel AC Charger (BC-TRP) Carrying Case (LCM-HCF) Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0630X)

UPC Code:

000000000000