Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HXR-MC1

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HXR-MC1

Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to put the last piece of the HD video production puzzle. The HXR-MC1 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. This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, 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 enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles, such as shooting sports scenes from the users 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.

HXR-MC1 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 camera 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 or arms by utilizing the screw hole at the bottom of the unit*1, and you can obtain 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 waters edge.*2
*1 Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware. *2 Only the camera unit conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Under no circumstances must it be used in water. That will cause problems. 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. You dont 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. You can shoot anytime, anywhere without having to worry about power supply.
* Continuous recording with the optional NP-FH100 battery (LCD backlight =OFF). It becomes about 200 minutes under the ordinary use with frequent recording start/stop, zooming etc,

Remote Monitoring & Control

As the control unit has a 2.7-inch (16:9), 210,000 pixels LCD panel that uses ClearPhoto LCD plus, the images captured by the 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, it is easy to shoot in a way that is impossible with ordinary camcorders. No special equipment such as external monitors or remote control devices are needed.

Applications

Sports Shooting
If youre shooting while taking part in extreme sports such as skydiving, paragliding or skateboarding, it is hard to check the images youre recording. With the HXR-MC1, even if you attach the camera to your helmet, you can easily check the angles using the LCD panel of the control unit and adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever. Once the recording to Memory Stick PRO Duo has started, all you have to do is to enable the control units HOLD switch to prevent operating error, put the control unit into your backpack or a pocket, and get going.

Motor Sports
With the HXR-MC1, its possible to capture powerful visuals in which the ground comes toward you just as though youre riding a motorcycle or driving a racing car. The HXR-MC1s tiny camera increases your choice of where to mount it on a car body. You can even shoot inside the cramped interior of a car by using an optional wide conversion lens.

Live Relay/ Recording

The control unit of the HXR-MC1 has connectors for both HDMI output and analog video output. By using a commercially available HDMI/HD-SDI converter or an A/D converter, you can also make live relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. If you use visuals that close in on the subject, such as images taken by the HXR-MC1 on the posts of a soccer goal or a close shot of a musicians hands, you can achieve even more powerful live images. The HDMI and analog video connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1 is set in SD.
Video switcher or recorder with HD-SDI input

HDMI or component output

HD-SDI converter

HD-SDI

When the HDMI signal is converted to HD-SDI, a short delay may occur. Please consult the manufacturer of converter the detail.

Shooting Small Animals and Insects

The tiny camera of the HXR-MC1 is also good for shooting small animals and insects. The small size of the camera makes it ideal for shooting wild animals, which are very cautious. It is possible to record continuously for about 405 minutes (6 hours 45 minutes)*. You can also shoot the world of insects by sliding the camera through the grass.
* Continuous recording with the optional NP-FH100 battery (LCD backlight =OFF). It becomes about 200 minutes under the ordinary use with frequent recording start/stop, zooming etc,

Images From Operators Sightlines

Images taken from the sightlines of operators with special skills, such as process engineers can be used as simulation material or as a training video to help others acquire such skills. Also the recorded video can be used later on to help the user analyze the actions or the action pathways made by a person or object carrying the camera.

Notes: > The LCD panel does not display all captured area. > When the camera unit receives a sudden and very strong shock, the internal lens may move, and it may sometimes cause a momentary shift of focus position. The use of shock absorbers are recommended under these certain circumstances. 4

> Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware. As for the positions and methods of installing the camera and the control unit, users should take good care to confirm safety on their own in advance. Sony cannot take responsibility for any problems arising from the installation of the HXR-MC1.

Devices and Recording Methods

Exmor CMOS Sensor Cutting Edge Image Sensor Technology

Exmor CMOS sensor, which is also used in professional camcorders and high-end D-SLR cameras, is used in the HXR-MC1. It achieves low noise by multiple micro A/D (analog to digital) converters. The image sensor in the HXR-MC1 is also using ClearVid pixel array which has 45-degree rotated pixels. This unique layout offers high picture quality while keeping low-light sensitivity.

Long-time Recording to Memory Stick PRO Duo by Efficient Video Compression for HD and SD
Memory Stick PRO Duo offers the optimum recording media for the compact HXR-MC1 control unit. In addition, the highly efficient compression methods used in both HD and SD modes achieve long recording times, which make the most of Memory Stick PRO Duo storage capacity. In HD recording mode, video is recorded in AVCHD, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression the same method used in Blu-ray Disc. If SD recording mode is selected, video is recorded in MPEG-2.

Recording time (approximately) HD Mode

AVCHD 16M (FH) (1920x1080i) AVCHD 9M (HQ) (1440x1080i) AVCHD 7M (SP) (1440x1080i) AVCHD 5M (LP) (1440x1080i)

2GB
10 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes

4GB
25 minutes 55 minutes 65 minutes 85 minutes

8GB
55 minutes 115 minutes 140 minutes 180 minutes

16GB
110 minutes 230 minutes 280 minutes 355 minutes

Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo

SD Mode
9M (HQ) 6M (SP)

2GB
25 minutes 40 minutes 80 minutes

4GB
55 minutes 80 minutes 160 minutes

8GB

16GB
230 minutes 340 minutes 655 minutes

Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo 115 minutes 170 minutes 325 minutes

3M (LP)

*MPEG-2 format is used for recording in SD Mode

Types of Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder

For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo of 1 GB or larger marked with: (Memory Stick PRO Duo)*1 (Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo)*2
*1 Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. *2 Marked with HX or not, either can be used.

A Memory Stick PRO Duo of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder.

Other Functions of HXR-MC1

Still Picture Recording
Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can be recorded (when recording at 4:3). displaying functions available according to the situation, such as during shooting or playback. There are functions that can be operated comfortably even by beginners, such as the Help function, which gives you the contents of each item.

Dual Recording
The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. A high-resolution still picture of approximately 2.3M pixels can be recorded simply by pushing the PHOTO button of the control unit during movie shooting.

Visual Index
You can quickly locate the scene you want to see using the function that allows you to display a list of the scenes you have shot in the form of pictures (thumbnails). Simply by touching the scene you want to see among the list of thumbnails displayed, you can easily play it back. If one piece of shooting is one file, the first scene of each file is the thumbnail.

Creating Still Pictures out of Movies

It is possible to create still pictures of approximately 2.1M pixels from recorded pictures. Even after shooting a movie, it is possible to render any decisive moment into a still picture.

Smooth Slow Recording Function

By capturing images with 4 times the number of fields compared to the normal rate of shooting per second, it is possible to record high-speed movements that would be impossible for the human eye to catch completely*.
* Simultaneous sound recording is not available. The picture quality becomes lower than when shot in normal mode.

Film Roll Index

It is equipped with the Film Roll Index, which can display the index at certain intervals, not only the beginning of each scene but also the contents of a movie scene. This makes it easier for you to search for a scene you want to watch. The index display intervals can be selected from 3 seconds, 6 seconds, 12 seconds, 1 minute and 5 minutes.

Equipped with Touch Screen LCD Panel with HOME and OPTION MENU
As its equipped with Sonys unique touch panel LCD panel, setup during shooting or video operation can be carried out easily simply by touching the LCD panel. You can shoot, play back video, change settings, and edit pictures by selecting a category from the HOME MENU, which is the doorway to the features. Also with OPTION MENU, you can directly access to the detailed camera settings and make the settings easily by

File Splits
It is possible to delete unwanted parts by splitting a file on the control unit.

Play List
You can create a Play List by selecting your favorites from the original movies.

Main unit
BATT RELEASE lever DC IN jack USB jack A/V Remote Connector PHOTO button Camera recording lamp START/STOP HDMI OUT jack DISPLAY/BATT INFO button Power zoom lever "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media slot Battery pack LCD screen Speaker

Camera unit
Camera unit front view

Built-in microphone 10x optical zoom lens

CAM CTRL dial

Movie/Still select button

MANUAL button

Cable to main unit {fixed 2.8m (1101/8 inch)}

Camera unit bottom view

HOLD switch

POWER switch

Controller hook attachment/Tripod receptacle

Controller hook

Tripod receptacle

Editing AVCHD
AVCHD can record high-resolution HD images with a smaller file size compared to the conventional compression method, by using an efficient compression method. But in order to be able to play back and edit on the computer, the load on the CPU becomes larger due to the complicated calculation. So, currently, methods such as MPEG-2 are superior in terms of convenience for editing. The following are some of methods to edit materials shot with HXR-MC1. Please select whichever is best suited for your environment and purpose of shooting. For non-linear editing software and supporting peripheral devices, please consult the vendors of each product you are using.

> Or you can edit after copying to a recorder that has an HD-SDI input, such as the HDCAM or XDCAM HD. > These ways take actual time for capturing or copying, but after that, you can edit in the same condition using normal HD editing.
Memory Stick PRO Duo HDMI HDMI HXR-MC1 HDMI
or HDMI to HD-SDI Editing on NLE software HD-SDI* converter with HD-SDI or HDMI capture board

*The analog component output from HXR-MC1 can also be converted HD-SDI with a commonly-used analog to digital converter.

Non-linear Editing Software Supporting AVCHD Native Editing

> If you use non-linear editing software that supports AVCHD native editing, you can edit an AVCHD file by transferring it to a computer at high speed. > The load on the computer during AVCHD editing is relatively big, but it is still possible to edit while maintaining quality at the time of shooting without converting to another compression method*.
* Parts where effects have been added will be compressed again.

SD Editing
The HXR-MC1 has a down-conversion function. The down-converted SD signal such as composite or S-video from HD recordings can be captured by a video recorder which has SD input connectors like HVR-M15AU/M25AU/M35U. These VTRs can make DVCAM tapes for SD editing. Or the MPEG-2 files recorded in the SD mode of HXR-MC1 can be transferred to computer and edited on compatible non-linear editing software.
*4:3 mode or squeeze mode is available in SD recording *Letterbox mode or squeeze mode can be selected in down-conversion from HD to SD signal *HXR-MC1 is not equipped with an i-LINK connector *The project settings and editing capability depend on the type of the software. For the detail, please consult the instruction manual or reseller of your software

File Conversion Into Intermediate Codec for Editing

> Some non-linear editing software uses a unique compression method called intermediate codec, which is optimum for each piece of software. > By converting AVCHD files into intermediate codec before editing, work efficiency improves during editing*.
* The conversion speed into intermediate codec and the post-conversion file size vary depending on computer specifications, software type, intermediate codec setting, etc.
Memory Stick PRO Duo

PMB (Bundled PC Application Software For Windows XP and Vista)

With AVCHD or MPEG-2 files shot using simple operations*, you can display a list of, playback, trim and write data onto Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc with the attached software PMB.

Card reader USB2.0 etc.

AVCHD native editing or Editing after transcording to intermediate codec

Use of HDMI Output

> By using a commercially available video capture card that supports HDMI and non-linear editing software supporting the card, it is possible to capture the HD signals from the HDMI* output terminal of the HXR-MC1 onto the computer for editing.
*HDMI is the abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is a standard interface used to transfer HD data, mostly used in connecting consumer audio visual devices. HDMI doesnt contain timecode data.
System requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*1/Windows Vista SP1*2 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the following operations: Importing the contents to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Memory: For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of memory or more is necessary. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.) Display: Minimum 1,024 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Blu-ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system. Attention This 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. Notes Operation is not assured on all types of computer environment.

>Or by using a commercially available HDMI to HD-SDI converter, a video capture card that supports HD-SDI, and non-linear editing software supporting them, it is possible to capture the HD signals onto the computer for editing*.
*The timecode data in the HD-SDI signal is generated by the converter.

> The captured images and sound will become a file formatted in accordance with the settings of the non-linear editing software.

Accessories
ACC-H1BP: Accessory kit Optimal accessories for shooting with the HXR-MC1 have been assembled into a kit. Contents of the kit NP-FH70: Rechargeable Battery Pack Compact large-capacity battery that supports extended shooting AC-VQH10: AC Adapter/ Charger A quick charger that can sequentially charge two rolls of H-series batteries VCL-HG0730A: Wide Conversion Lens A roughly 0.7x wide conversion lens RM-AV2:Remote Commander A remote controller that puts zoom, Rec start/stop at your fingertips. Exclusive Case A exclusive case for efficient storage of HXR-MC1 and accessories VF-30NKX: ND Filter kit Controls halation due to excessive light intensity by reducing the light intensity to 1/8. DCC-L50B: Car Battery Adapter Direct power supply from cigarette lighter socket of a car available. RM-AV2:Remote Commander A remote controller that puts zoom, Rec start/stop at your fingertips.

NP-FH50/FH70/FH100: Rechargeable Battery Pack A compact high-capacity battery series AC-VQH10: AC Adapter Charger A quick charger that can sequentially charge two rolls of H-series batteries VCL-HG0730A: Wide Conversion Lens A roughly 0.7x wide conversion lens

VCL-HG1730A: Tele-conversion Lens A roughly 1.7x tele conversion lens VCL-HGE07A: Wide-end Conversion Lens A roughly 0.7x small wide end conversion lens removable with a one-touch operation VF-30CPKX S: PL Filter kit Controls surface reflectivity of water and glass

Specifications
Camera head Imaging Device 1/5 inch-type Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array Pixel Gross: Approx. 2,360K Video Actual: Approx. 1,430K(16:9) Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar , Optical Zoom: 10x(Digital Zoom: 120x ) f = 3.2 - 32.0mm 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode) F1.8 - 2.3 Filter Diameter 30mm Stereo Microphone IEC60529 IPX2 *1 NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification 2.7 inch-type wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD plus display (211K Pixels) 5 lx (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed ) [AUTO], [INDOOR](3,200K), [OUTDOOR](5,800K), [ONE PUSH] Video codec: MPEG 4 AVC / H.264, Audio codec: Dolby Digital 2ch Video codec: MPEG 2, Audio codec: Dolby Digital 2ch (Video aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3) FH mode: Approx. 16Mbps(1920 x 1080, 60i), HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i), SP mode: Approx. 7Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i), LP mode: Approx. 5Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i) *2 HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps(720 x 480, 60i), SP mode: Approx. 6Mbps(720 x 480, 60i), LP mode: Approx. 3Mbps(720 x 480, 60i) *2 Exif Ver.2.2 *3 Still Mode Still Resolution Approx. 4 megapixel 4:3(2,304 x 1,728), Approx. 3 megapixel 16:9(2,304 x 1,296), Approx. 1.9 megapixel 4:3(1,600 x 1,200), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3(640 x 480) Approx. 2.3 megapixel 16:9(2,016 x 1,134), Approx. 1.7 megapixel 4:3(1,512 x 1,134) Approx. 2.1 megapixel 16:9(1,920 x 1,080), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3(640 x 480), Approx. 0.2 megapixel 16:9(640 x 360) Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (1GB or larger) Component A/V cable -> Pin plug x 3 (480i or 1080i, To use with COMPOSITE output is impossible. Component A/V cable -> Pin plug x 2) A/V connecting cable -> Pin plug x 1 (To use with COMPONENT output is impossible.) A/V connecting cable -> Pin plug x 2 HDMI OUT USB Port Memory Stick slot Remote Control Terminal A/V R (*4) Power, etc Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature HDMI Connection x 1 mini B / USB2.0 Hi-Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo slot x 1 (When using optional remote commander, it is possible to control. / To use with COMPONENT or COMPOSITE output is impossible.) DC6.8V,7.2V (battery pack), DC8.4V (AC Adaptor) 3.8W (AVCHD recording, LCD back light ON, Recording mode: Initial condition) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to +140 F) Including the Control unit: 81 x 107 x 42mm (3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 11/16 inch) projecting parts Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm (excluding cable (1 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3 1/2 inch) bush) Dimentions (w/h/d) Iincluding the projecting parts, and supplied Control unit: 81 x 122 x 47mm (3 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 1 7/8 inch) battery and Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm (1 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3 1/2 inch) controller hook attached. (Excluding cable bush) 2.8m (1101/8 inch) (between control unit and camera head, not detachable) Approx. 500g (1lb. 1oz.) (Including control unit , camera head and cable. Excluding battery, controller hook and recording media) Approx. 580g (1lb. 4oz.) (including supplied battery, controller hook and recording media) AC Adaptor, Power cord, Component A/V cable, A/V connecting cable, USB cable, Rechargeable battery pack(NP-FH60), Controller hook, Cable clamper, CD-ROM(Video Camera Application Softwar), CD-ROM(Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder), Operating Guide

Optics/Lens

Lens Type

Microphone Splash-proof performance Control unit Video Signal LCD Screen Minimum Illumination White Balance Video Format(s) Supported HD: AVCHD SD: MPEG 2-PS

HD: AVCHD Video recording average bitrate/VBR (Resolution, Frame rate) SD: MPEG 2-PS Still Format Supported

Cable length Mass Mass (with accesories)

Movie Mode Playback Mode

Supplied items

Supported Media Inputs and Outputs COMPONENT OUT A/V R*4 AUDIO OUT COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO OUT

*1 Only this camera head conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Never use the camcoder in the water. The control unit is not designed for splash-proof performance, and do not wet the camcoder main body. *2 "60i" actually means "59.94i". *3 "Exif" is a file format for still images, established by JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcoder's setting information at the time of recording. *4 Only one A/V R terminal exists. Optional remote commander, supplied Component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable can be attached to this terminal. To use these simultaneously is impossible.

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