Sony HDR-HC9 Marketing Specifications

HDR-HC9

High Definition HDV Handycam

® Camcorder

NEW

The HDR-HC9 delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
lens, and a 3.2 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. Super
SteadyShot® optical image stabilization delivers crisp images, even when using the 10x optical/20x digital zoom.

1/2.9” ClearVid™

CMOS Sensor 3.2

Megapixel (Gross)

Sony’s original ClearVid CMOS Sensor
provides stunning detail and clarity
with exceptional video performance
(up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution
in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal
resolution in SD format). Additionally,
the megapixel technology enhances
your digital still photography
experience with the ability to shoot
high-resolution (6.1 Megapixel) still
images. Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing improved battery
performance.

10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.

2.7" Wide

(16:9) Touch Panel Clear

Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide

(16:9) LCD screen

provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.

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Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).

Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording

Record and play back both High
Definition and Standard Definition
video recorded on standard MiniDV
cassettes (sold separately).

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Sonnar® T Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar®

T lenses use
highly advanced optics to deliver vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare for increased contrast and color.

Active Interface Shoe

Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it
easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such
as external lights and microphones, by
providing power and on/off capability
directly from the camcorder.

HDMI™

Connection

HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple,
high-quality video and audio
connection, with the ability to transmit
HD video from the camcorder to
compatible HDTVs via a single cable.

i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)

Quickly transfer images from the
camcorder to compatible devices

equipped with an IEEE1394 interface ,
including camcorders, digital VCRs,

and PCs, using this high speed, bi­directional digital video/audio
connection.

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5

USB 2.0 Interface

The USB 2.0 interface

provides an easy

way to connect your camcorder to a
PC for fast transfer of video and still
images for editing.

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InfoLITHIUM®

Battery with AccuPower

™

Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect," so you’

re
free to charge the battery at any time.
Additionally, Sony's exclusive
AccuPower

™ meter displays the battery
time remaining in minutes, in either the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina®

Battery Power Management

System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM

®
Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power
Management System helps the
camcorder prolong battery life for extra
long continuous recording times from a
single charge.7

Assignable Buttons

For ease of recording, three buttons on
the exterior of the camcorder are user

­assignable so that they can be set to
the options most commonly utilized.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery
information is displayed on the LCD
screen when charging and when the
camcorder is turned off. When using the
LCD screen or viewfinder, the display
will show how much the battery is
charged

--

in 10% increments

--

and the

recordable time left.

Built-in Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built

-in flash improves pictures and

reduces shadows.

Cinematic Mode

Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, Cinematic mode lends a
24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Easy Handycam Button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately) for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Multi-

Language Menu

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

Picture Effects

PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output

8

Progressive Shutter System

Scene Selection Modes

Smooth Slow Record

Super NightShot® Infrared System

Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Stabilization System

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Last Updated: 10/14/2010

HDR-HC9

High Definition HDV Handycam

® Camcorder

Please visit the Dealer Source for more information

at www.sony.com/dealersource

Specifications

Convenience

Easy Operation: Yes
Low Light Capability: S-

NS

Digital Picture Effect(s): Still, Flash Motion, Trail, Old

Movie, Cinematic effect

Convenience Features

Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone

Optics/Lens

Aperture:

F1.8-2.9

Filter Diameter:

37mm

Optical Zoom:

10x

Digital Zoom:

20x

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

49 - 490mm (4:3

Camera Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter

System (NP-

FH60)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC

Adaptor)

Power Consumption (in Operation): HDV: 4.2W / 4.5W,

DV: 4.0W / 4.3W (VF/LCD)

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft® Windows®
2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows
Vista

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.0.17

LCD Display

LCD Type:

2.7" wide

touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™

display (211k pixels)

Advanced Features

Image Stabilization: Yes (Optical)
Assignable Dial:

Yes

x.v.Color™ : Yes
CinemaTone Gamma/Color: SkinTone, Mosaic,

Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel

Recording

Video Actual (Pixel):

1710K Pixels (4:3),2280K Pixels (16:9)

Dual Record: Yes (up to 3 Photos)
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Audio Format: Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer2
Microphone/Speaker: Yes
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 6.1 megapixel
Still Image Mode:

JPEG

Video Format: HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Media Type: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)
Recording and Playback Times:

SP: 60min/80min., LP (DV

only): 90min/120min.

Video Resolution:

1440x1080

Exposure System

Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30

Shutter Speed)

Exposure Settings: Dial + Touch Panel
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only),

Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow

White Balance Mode: Auto / outdoor / indoor /

Onepush (Touch Panel)

Interface

PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Accessory Shoe: Yes
SD Output: Multi AV
USB Port(s): Yes (ver 1.1)
HD Output: Yes (via i.LINK®) ; Yes
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Microphone Input: Yes
i.LINK« Interface: Yes

Imaging Sensor

Effective Picture Resolution:

3040K Pixels (4:3), 2280K Pixels

(16:9)

Imaging Sensor:

1/2.9" ClearVid

™ CMOS sensor (with

Exmor™ technology)

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Pixel Gross:

3200K

Flash

Flash Type: Yes

Focus Control

Focus System: Full range auto / Manual

Viewfinder

Type: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts;

90 Days Labor

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb 3 oz (550g) without Tape and Battery, 1 lb 6

oz (650g) with Tape and Battery

Measurements:

3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch (82 x 82

x138mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH60)

Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-

831)
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD

-ROM w/ Driver
i.LINK Cable
USB Cable
Lens Hood
Enjoy Handycam DVD

UPC Code:

027242727717

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD

™

format.
Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied
onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its
contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or
other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot
Station®

cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary
depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each
other due to chipset variations.

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

8. Compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV and special TV settings are required.

Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.

9. 30GB means 30 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and
a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to
owner’s manual to determine compatibility.

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,
like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander, SteadyShot
and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
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