Sony DCR-PC350 User Manual

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

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3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole

Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 2048K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 3048K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos

(530 lines of

horizontal resolution)

and digital

photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close 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.

Handycam®Station

Placing the DCR-PC350 on the supplied Handycam Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camcorder and a TV/VCR for easy viewing, or a USB or i.LINK

supported computer for video and still image editing. It also supplies power to the camcorder for charging the battery.

2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The

123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common with traditional LCD Screens.

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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media

Capture digital still images at 2016 x 1512, 1600 x 1200 or

640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick

Media devices.

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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

Vario-Sonnar®T* Lens

Carl Zeiss T* lens coatings are among some of the most advanced multilayer coating systems in the world,

resulting in even less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Progressive Shutter

Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

Easy Handycam

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so

with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

Super NightShot Infrared System and Color Slow Shutter

With Sony’s NightShot®Infrared system, capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up

to 10 feet away. Super NightShot 0 Lux recording mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color slow shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through

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.

Battery Information

Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power

on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

InfoLithium®Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Charge the battery at any

time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot

system that controls an

even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between

two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo

16-Bit offers the same outstanding sound quality as compact disc. 12-Bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK

* interface compatible computers.

Picture Package™ Software

Easily create fun music videos

with the supplied software.

DCR-PC350

Digital Handycam®Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device:

1/3" 3310K Pixel Advanced HAD™ CCD

Video Actual:

2048K Pixels

Still Actual:

3048K Pixels

1.8 – 2.9

Focal Distance:

5.1 – 51mm (Camera Mode)

6.0 – 51mm (Memory Mode)

35mm Conversion:

45 – 450mm (Camera Mode) 44 – 374mm (Memory Mode)

Filter Diameter:

30mm

Optical Zoom:

10X (Camera Mode)

8.5X (Memory Mode)

Digital Zoom:

120X

Focusing:

Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/Spot (Touch Panel)

Minimum Illumination:

5 lux (0 lux with NightShot Infrared System)

NightShot®Infrared System:

Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter

Shutter Speed:

1/4 – 1/4,000 (AE Mode)

Viewfinder:

Color, 123K Pixels

LCD:

2.5" (123K) Hybrid Color

Accessory Shoe:

Intelligent

Video Input/Output:

Yes/Yes (Mini/S-Video)

Audio Input/Output:

Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)

i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE1394):

Yes

USB:

Yes

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 512MB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function

USB Streaming:

Yes

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Mic. Input:

Yes (stereo)

White Balance:

Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push

Exposure:

Manual, Touch Panel (24 Step)

Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):

3.1W/3.4W/3.5W

Software OS Compatibility:

Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home and Pro Macintosh

OS X (10.1.5 or later)**

Dimensions (WHD):

2 3⁄8 x 4 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄4" (57.3 x 107.3 x 106.7mm)

Weight:

15.0 oz. (440g) without Tape and Battery

Supplied Accessories:

AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger, NP-FF51

InfoLithium

Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander®Remote Control, USB Cable, DCRA-C111 Handycam Station, MSA-M16A Memory Stick Duo™ Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Lens Cap, A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package™ Software v.1.0 for Sony)

©2004 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.

1 Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium

batteries.

2 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

* 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.

** Not compatible with USB Streaming.

NP-FF51/71 Rechargeable InfoLithium

Batteries BC-TRF Travel AC Adapter LCM-PCM Soft Carrying Case VMC-15FS S-Video / Composite A/V Cables VMC-14UMB2 USB Cable VMC-IL4415/4435/4615/4635 i.LINK

Cables

VCL-HG0730 High Grade Wide Angle

Conversion Lens VCL-HG2030 High Grade Tele Conversion Lens VF-30NK Neutral Density Filter Kit VF-30SC Special Effects Filter Kit VCL-SW04 Wide Angle Conversion Lens VCL-ST30 Tele Conversion Lens

RM-VD1 Remote Commander

Remote Control VCT-MTK Travel Tripod Kit VCT-D870/680/580/480RM Remote Control

Tripod HVL-FDH4 Video & Flash ECM-MSD1 Condenser Microphone MSH-M32A/64A/128A Memory Stick Duo™

Media MSX-M256A/512A Memory Stick PRO Duo™

Media MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo™ Media Adaptor MSAC-PC3 PC Card Memory Stick

Media

Adaptor MSAC-US30 USB Memory Stick

Reader/Writer

Battery* Continuous Rec Time Continuous Playback Time (Fully charged) VF/LCD/LCD Backlight Off/VF+LCD LCD On/Off

NP-FF51 105/90/105/90 min 140/155 min NP-FF71 210/190/210/180 min 285/310 min NP-FF50 90/80/90/80 min 125/135 min NP-FF70 190/175/190/170 min 260/285 min *Results may vary depending upon conditions

BATTERY LIFE

14-Bit DXP AE Shift (8 Step)

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Cinematic Effect Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing Enhanced 16:9 EXIF 2.2 Expanded Focus Indicator Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Intelligent Built-In Flash MPEG Movie EX Multi-Language Menu PictBridge™ Compatibility Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Smooth Interval Recording USB Streaming

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DCR-PC350

Digital Handycam®Camcorder

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16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di

For more information:

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128MB 1h 25m 20s 21m 20s

256MB 2h 50m 40s 42m 40s 512MB 5h 41m 20s 1h 25m 20s

MPEG MOVIE EX MODE

h=hour, m=minute, s=second

Memory Stick PRO

Email Mode Presentation

Duo™ Media (160 x 112)

Mode (320 x 240)

MEMORY MODE

Still Pictures-Fine/Standard (approx)

Memory Stick 2016 x 1512 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Duo™ Media

3MP 2MP VGA

8MB 5/12 8/18 50/120 16MB 10/24 16/37 96/240 32MB 20/48 32/75 190/485 64MB 40/98 65/150 390/980

128MB 82/195 130/300 780/1970

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

256MB 145/355 235/540 1400/3550 512MB 300/720 480/1100 2850/7200

Memory Stick Email Mode Presentation

Duo™ Media

(160 x 112)

Mode (320 x 240)