Sony DCR-PC55 User Manual
DCR-PC55
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
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Step-up Feature
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New Feature
With the compact design & the large 3.0” Hybrid LCD Screen, the DCR-PC55 is convenient & compact. In
addition, with the supplied & uniquely styled Handycam Station you can use the Camcorder as a Slideshow
viewer for unique applications & sharing.
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Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
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.
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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.
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10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close
up from far away. In addition, with the Digital
Zoom and interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion
than previous types of digital zooms.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3.0" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ Hybrid
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.
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Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station 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.
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i.LINK® DV Interface
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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.
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InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
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Charge the battery at anytime 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 either
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
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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.
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Slide Show Plus
Playback your still images on the large 3" hybrid
LCD screen. Choose from 4 playback styles:
simple, monotone, fancy and standard.
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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.
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Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder on
which to add optional accessories while providing
power and two-way communication to those
accessories.
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Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even
when filming in challenging situations. Choose
from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
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Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your
videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects
available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects
available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone and Solarize.
DCR-PC55
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MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
additional features
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Manual Focus
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Battery Information
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Easy Handycam Button
specifications
USB Streaming:
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
SteadyShot
Accessory Shoe:
White Balance:
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 1GB media
capacity3; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support Access
Control security function.
Infrared Capability:
Imaging Device:
Still Actual:
Viewfinder:
LCD:
USB Port(s):
Digital Audio Input(s):
Digital Video Input(s):
Digital Video Output(s):
Digital Audio Output(s):
LANC Terminal:
Headphone Output(s):
Input(s):
Minimum Illumination:
Lens Type:
Yes
Zoom:
Focus:
35mm Conversion:
44-440mm (Memory Mode)
Focal Distance:
Aperture:
Shutter Speed:
Exposure:
Power Consumption:
Limited Warranty:
Video Actual:
Filter Diameter:
Weight:
Dimensions (WHD):
5/6" (45 x 99 x 72mm)
Supplied Accessories:
In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FA50)
Handycam® Station (DRCA-C131)
Memory Stick Duo™ Media (MSH-M16)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-831)
Stereo AV Cable
USB Cable
Lens Cap
Wrist Strap
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™
Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
Yes
Yes, Super
Yes, Active Interface
Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push
N/A
1/6" 680K Gross Pixel CCD
340K Pixels
N/A
3.0" Color (123K)
Yes (On Handycam Station)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Special)
Yes (Stereo, Special)
N/A
N/A
Microphone N/A
5 Lux
Carl Zeiss® Lens: Vario-Tessar®:
120X (Digital), 10X
Full Range Auto Focus
44-440mm (Camera Mode);
2.3-23mm
1.7-2.2
1/2-1/4000(AE Mode)
Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)
2.9w (VF)
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
340K Pixels
N/A
10 oz (290 g) w/out Tape and Battery
1 10/13" x 3 9/10" x 2
Power Adapter/
service and warranty
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
optional accessories
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)
Rechargable InfoLithium® Battery (NP-FA50)
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Last Updated 2005-06-28
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