Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Specifications

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 2048K (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™
Hybrid 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 digitalvideo 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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Last Updated: 06/26/2007

DCR-HC96

MiniDV Handycam

® Camcorder

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

5. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©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:

1/3" Advanced HAD™

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: 2048K Pixels
Still Actual: 2048 Pixels (16:9), 3048K Pixels (4:3)

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® System

Convenience Features

Easy Operation:

Yes

Fader Effects:

Black, Dot, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap,

White, Wipe

Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control:

Yes

Slide Show Mode:

No

Titling: Yes
Light/Flash: Yes
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 and Solarization

Digital Picture Effect(s):

Cinematic, Delayed Motion,
Flash Motion, Luminance, Old Movie, Slow Shutter,
Still, Trail

PictBridge Compatible:

Yes

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 (optional accessory)

S

-Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

HDMI

™ Connection Output(s):

N/A

Hardware

LCD:

2.7" (123K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel

SwivelScreen™

Hybrid LCD Display

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:

Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

Yes; Handycam Station

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in)

Optics/Lens

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, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

120X

Resolution:

3MP

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® 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:

027242688636