Sony Handycam DCR-PC120BT Brochure

Mini DV

Mini DV digital recording format delivers 3X
color bandwidth of VHS and lower signal to
noise ratio compared to analog formats and
provides stunning video performance.

1.5 Mega Pixel CCD

1/4" CCD with 1,550,000 gross
pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity, with exceptional video

and still image performance.

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

The Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD allows more light to reach the
imager which reduces video noise to
improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB
(2X better than a standard CCD).
Particularly effective when shooting in
dark situations.

530 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution

Sony’s Advanced HAD™ CCD technology,
combined with Carl Zeiss

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optics, provide
outstanding video performance with 530
horizontal lines of resolution.

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Network Connectivity with Bluetooth™
Technology

Connect the camera wirelessly, via
Bluetooth™ enabled network

technology, to the Internet. This PC
free connection allows wireless transfer of
still images and MPEG1 movies, captured
on Memory Stick

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media, via the supplied

Bluetooth adapter (BTA-NW1). Images and
MPEG movies can be emailed to family and
friends, or shared via Sony’s ImageStation

SM

service on the World Wide Web. You can
even browse the Internet wirelessly.

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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Sonnar T* Lens

Carl Zeiss®T* lens offers an advanced
multi-layer coating system, resulting in
even less glare and lens flare compared
to other systems. The result is vivid
image brilliance with outstanding
contrast and accurate color rendition
across the spectrum.

10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom

The Carl Zeiss®Optical zoom brings the
action close up from far away. In addition,
precision digital zoom interpolation
technology means that extreme digital
zooming is clearer, with less distortion
than previous types of digital zoom.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization

An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot system that controls

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

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick®Media

Digital Still Memory Mode captures
high quality digital still images at
1360 x 1020 or 640 x 480

resolution, directly onto Memory Stick

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media for easy transfer to PCs for email,
printing, or sharing with family and friends.

Progressive Shutter System

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.

14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion

14-bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor)
captures the dynamic range between light
and dark areas of your subject, providing
an overall improvement without losing
detail (highlights and shadow).

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Hologram AF Low Light Laser Assist
Focus System

Hologram AF (Auto Focus) Low Light
Laser Assist Focus system uses lasers for
improved edge detection in low light
situations allowing focusing to be more
accurate for digital still images.

MPEG Movie Mode

Capture MPEG1 compressed video
and audio directly to Memory Stick

media, at 320 x 240 or 160 x 112
file resolutions. These are great for emailing
small video clips (up to 60 seconds) to
family and friends. Shoot an MPEG movie
“on location” or select your favorite scene
from your personal videos and create
MPEG movies for emailing and sharing via
the internet.

USB Interface

Provides an easy way to
connect Digital Handycam

camcorders to computers for
fast transfer of digital still images and
MPEG movies from Memory Stick media.

i.LINK®*DV Interface (IEEE 1394)

Allows high speed bi-directional
digital video and audio

communication between two
devices equipped with a IEEE 1394
interface, including camcorders, digital
VTRs, capture cards, and PCs.

Index Titling

Allows for custom titles (up to 22
characters) and 8 preset titles in 2 sizes,
7 colors, 9 positions. Index Titling allows
you to add professional looking text to
your videos.

Digital Program Editing

Allows you to select a sequence of 20
scenes and then controls dubbing via
i.LINK

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* DV interface/connector to another
compatible DV i.LINK camcorder/VCR or
via infra-red to an analog VCR. Controls
both Sony and other brand VCRs.

2.5" Precision SwivelScreen™ LCD
Display (211K)

The 2.5" Precision SwivelScreen LCD
Display provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The 211K Pixel
LCD display makes images sharp and
detailed during playback or monitoring
recording.

Precision Color Viewfinder (180K)

Increased pixel count provides more
detail and clarity of video subjects.

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

DCR-PC120BT

Network
Handycam

®

Camcorder

USB

USB

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/4" 1550K Gross Pixels, Advanced HAD™ CCD
Video Actual: 970K Pixels
Still Actual: 1390K Pixels
F: 1.8-2.2
Focal Distance: 4.2 – 42mm
35mm Conversion: 48 – 480mm (Camera Mode)

40 – 400mm (Memory Mode)

Filter Diameter: 37mm
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Sonnar T*

Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual Ring
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

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Infrared System)

Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/4000 (AE Mode)
Memory Mode: Yes, 1360 x 1020, 640 x 480
MPEG Movie Mode: Yes, 320 x 240, 160 x 112
LCD: 2.5" Precision SwivelScreen™ Color LCD, 211K
Viewfinder: Precision Color, 180K Pixels
Accessory Shoe: Intelligent
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes, S-Video, Mini A/V
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes, Mini A/V (Stereo)
i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE 1394): Yes, 4 Pin
USB: Yes
Headphone Jack: Stereo, Mini
Mic-Input: Stereo, Mini
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold
Exposure: Auto, Manual Preset (24 steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/ VF+LCD): 3.8W/4.4W/4.7W
OS Compatibility: Microsoft

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Windows®98SE, 2000, Me, XP, NT4.0;

Macintosh®7.6.1-9.0

Dimensions (WHD): 2

1

⁄4 x 4 3⁄4 x 4 1⁄2" (57 x 118 x 113mm)

Weight: 1 lb, 8 oz (690g) with battery
Supplied Accessories: BTA-NW1 Bluetooth Modem Adapter,

RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander®Remote, AC-L10
Power Adapter, NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery,
2 AA Batteries, USB Cable, Lens Hood, 8MB Memory Stick
Media, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, CD-Rom Software MGI
PhotoSuite®v8.1/MGI VideoWave®III (Microsoft®Windows®),
MGI PhotoSuite®SE v1.1 (Macintosh®)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Analog-to-Digital Conversion with

Pass-Through
Super NightShot 0 Lux System
InfoLithium

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Battery with

AccuPower™ Meter System
Stamina®Power Management System

up to 7.5 Hours Recording
Intelligent Accessory Shoe

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Pop-Up Flash with Red-eye

Reduction

Interval Frame Recording
Memory Mix Modes
Manual Focus Ring
Manual Exposure
White Balance
16:9 Wide Mode
8 Picture Effects
6 Digital Effects
7 Fader Modes

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an IEEE 1394

connector may not communicate with each other.

©2002 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, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. ImageStation is a service mark of Sony. Carl Zeiss is a trademark of
Carl Zeiss. Bluetooth and logos are trademarks of Bluetooth. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Macintosh is a 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.

Memory Stick 640 x 480 /1360 x 1020

Media Super Fine Fine Standard

4MB 19/4 39/8 58/12

8MB 40/8 80/17 120/25
16MB 80/17 160/34 240/50
32MB 160/35 325/69 485/100
64MB 325/71 650/140 980/205

128MB 650/140 1310/280 1970/415

MEMORY MODE

Memory Stick Email Mode Presentation Mode

Media (160 x 112) (320 x 240)

4MB 2 min 40 sec 40 sec

8MB 5 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec
16MB 10 min 40 sec 2 min 40 sec
32MB 21 min 20 sec 5 min 20 sec
64MB 42 min 40 sec 10 min 40 sec

128MB 85 min 20 sec 21 min 20 sec

MPEG MOVIE MODE

Battery* Rec Time

Playback Time

(Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off

NP-FM50 130/110/100 min 150/185 min
NP-FM70 270/230/215 min 310/385 min
NP-FM91 475/410/380 min 550/670 min
*Results may vary

BATTERY LIFE

ACC-KITFM50 Starter Kit (Carrying

Case and Battery NP-FM50)

NP-FM50/FM70/FM91 InfoLithium

Battery

MSA-8A/16A/32A/64A/128A Memory

Stick Media

MSAC-FD2MA Memory Stick Floppy

Disk Adapter

MSAC-PC2 Memory Stick PC Card

Adapter
MSAC-A8 Memory Stick Holder
VCL-R2037S Telephoto Lens
VCL-0637S Wide Angle Lens

VF-37PKS Polarizing Filter Kit
ECM-HS1 Stereo Zoom Microphone
HVL-20DM 20 Watt Video Light

(Operates with optional
NP-FM70/FM91 InfoLithium

Battery)
VCT-680RM Remote Control Tripod
AC-VQ850 AC/DC Quick Charger
VMC-IL4415 i.LINK 4 Pin/4 Pin

Digital Video Cable
VMC-IL4615 i.LINK 4 Pin/6 Pin

Digital Video Cable
DPP-SV55 Digital Photo Printer
DPP-SV77 Digital Photo Printer w/LCD

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