Sony HXR-MC1 User Manual

HXR-MC1/ACC

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HD Point of View Camera Recorder with Accessory Kit

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HD Point of View Camera Recorder
with Accessory Kit

HXR-MC1/ACC

Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to put the last piece of the HD video

production puzzle in place. The HXR-MC1/ACC is an easy-to-use HD camera system,

consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and

recording function. HXRMC1/ACC also comes with basic accessory kit that contains items

of frequent use, such as wide conversion lens, remote commander unit, battery pack, AC

adapter/Charger.

This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, just take it out and just

start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof*, allowing easy usage under tough

conditions, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting**. The range of HD shooting

will expand using this one-and-only camera. Moreover, the unique style of the

HXR-MC1/ACC enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles, such as shooting

sports scenes from the user’s point of view and onboard shooting in motor sports. Thanks

to the LCD panel equipped main unit, once the shot is taken, the user can check the

material immediately. The possibility is up to the creators.

* Camera unit conforms to IEC60529 IPX2.
** Not to be immersed or come in continuous contact with water.

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HXR-MC1/ACC Features

1080i Compact HD Camera. Splash-proof Specification Suited for Outdoor Use

Even though it is equipped with a full HD shooting (1920x1080i), 10x optical zoom
and built-in microphone, the HXR-MC1 camera body is compact, measuring only
1 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3 1/2 inch (37 x 42.5 x 86.5 mm). It can take 1080i HD or SD images
and sound in places that no ordinary camcorder can access.
It is possible to attach it to various devices such as helmets by utilizing the screw
hole at the bottom of the unit*1, and capture HD or SD images from angles that you
have never experienced before.
And the camera is splash-proof, making it suitable for outdoor use as well. It can
be used at the water’s edge.

*1 Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware.
*2 Only the camera unit conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Under no circumstances should it be used in wa-

ter. Do not allow the control unit to get wet, as it has no splash-proof features.

All-in-one Recording Unit Expanding the Shooting Field with Battery Operation

Recording and playback are possible within the control unit of the HXR-MC1/ACC.
You don’t need any external recording facility. Maximum battery operation of up
to 405 minutes* is available thanks to the use of the Exmor™ CMOS sensor and
various low-power consumption technologies. Shoot anytime, anywhere without
having to worry about power supply.

* Continuous recording with the optional NP-FH100 battery (LCD

backlight =OFF). It operates for about 20 0 minutes in ordinary use with
frequent recording start/stop, zooming etc,

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Remote Monitoring and Control

As the control unit has a 2.7-inch (16:9) (viewable area, measured diagonally),
210,000 pixels LCD panel that uses Clear Photo LCD Plus™, the images captured
by the HXR-MC1/ACC camera are at your fingertips to be checked. All the
menu settings can be done using the touch screen LCD panel. The control unit
is also equipped with a recording button, zoom lever, and manual control dial.
So you can control the camera remotely while watching the images. With the
HXR-MC1/ACC, it's easy to shoot in ways where shooting with traditional camcorders
was once impossible. No special equipment such as external monitors or remote
control devices are needed.

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