Sony HXR-MC1 User's Manual
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1. It operates for about 200 minutes in ordinary use with frequent recording start stop Zooming etc Images From Operators Sightlines Images taken by the HXR MC1I ACC camera 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 e The LCD panel does not display all captured area e When the camera unit receives a sudden and very strong shock the internal lens may move which may cause a momentary shift of focus position The use of shock absorbers are recommended under these circumstances ay at TAA ian WW PUNNI BUN MERRIN iy co Simulated Images Video switcher or recorder with HD SDI input component i as output DED HD SDI _ converter gt When the HDMI signal is converted to HD SDI a short delay may occur Please consult the manufacturer of converter the detail Simulated Images e Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware As for the positions and methods of installing the camera and the control unit users should keep safety concerns in mind and confirm safety on their own in advance Sony will not take responsibility for any problems arising from the installation of the HXR2. OUT AIVR AUDIO OUT COMPOSITE OUT COMPONENT Component A V cable gt Pin plug x 3 480i or 1080i To use with COMPOSITE output is impossible Component A V cable gt Pin plug x 2 A V connecting cable gt Pin plug x 1 To use with COMPONENT output is impossible AUDIO OUT A V connecting cable gt Pin plug x 2 10 R4 Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 d click sony com avchd V 2434 MK10548V1 HDMI OUT HDMI Connection x 1 USB Port mini B USB2 0 Hi Speed Memory Stick slot Memory Stick PRO Duo slot x 1 When using optional remote commander it is possible A V R 4 to control To use with COMPONENT or COMPOSITE output is impossible Power Requirements DC6 8V 7 2V battery pack DC8 4V AC Adaptor Power 4 0W AVCHD recording LCD back light ON Consumption Recording mode Initial condition Operating 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C temperature Storage o oE oN o o temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Inoluding the ag Control unit 31 4 x4 1 4x 1 11 16 inch 81 x 107 x 42mm a Camera head 1 1 2x1 11 16 x 3 1 2 inch bush 37 x 42 5 x 86 5mm lincluding the a projecting parts and supplied battery and Control unit 3 1 4 x 4 7 8 x 1 7 8 inch 81 x 122 x 47mm controller hook Camera head 1 1 2x 1 11 16 x 3 1 2 inch 37 x 42 5 x 86 5mm attached Excluding cable bush 110 1 8 inch 2 8m between control u
3. Continuous recording with the optional NP FH100 battery LCD backlight OFF It operates for about 200 minutes in ordinary use with frequent recording start stop Zooming etc 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 Onscreen image simulated rp 5 ond a cian vale al OE j i i ij e oe AMR Ri z i jiti i i ait gy Ma 4 Applications Sports Shooting If you re shooting while taking part in extreme sports such as skydiving paragliding or skateboarding it is hard to check the images you re recording With the HXR MCI ACC 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 contr
4. 8 2 3 Filter Diameter 30mm Microphone Stereo Microphone SPASA PIOS IEC60529 IPX2 performance Control unit Video Signal NTSC color EIA standards 1080 60i specification LCD Screen 2 7 inch type viewable area measured diagonally wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display 211K Pixels Minimum iiumination 5 Ix Auto Slow Shutter ON 1 30 Shutter Speed Wae Baana aha 3 200K OUTDOOR 5 800K Video codec MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio codec Dolby Video Format s goes Digital 2ch Supported Video codec MPEG 2 Audio codec Dolby Digital 2ch et eC Video aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 FH mode Approx 16Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i HQ mode gt s Approx 9Mbps 1440 x 1080 60i Video recording gt HD AVCHD SP mode Approx 7Mbps 1440 x 1080 60i LP mode a Approx 5Mbps 1440 x 1080 60i rate HQ mode Approx 9Mbps 720 x 480 60i SP mode SD MPEG 2 PS Approx 6Mbps 720 x 480 60i LP mode Approx 3Mbps 720 x 480 60i Still Format 3 Supported Exif Ver 2 2 4 megapixel 4 3 2 304 x 1 728 3 megapixel 16 9 2 304 x 1 296 AMOGE 1 9 megapixel 4 3 1 600 x 1 200 0 3 megapixel 4 3 640 x 480 Still Resolution Movie Mode 2 3 megapixel 16 9 2 016 x 1 134 1 7 megapixel 4 3 1 512 x 1 134 Playback Mode 2 1 megapixel 16 9 1 920 x 1 080 0 3 megapixel 4 3 640 x 480 0 2 megapixel 16 9 640 x 360 Supported Media Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo 1GB or larger
5. Images simulated HXR MC1 ACC HD Point of View Camera Recorder with Accessory Kit PALS sony com avchd ie x mor swith Accessory Kit a Pa AA A 5 P HD Point of View Camera Recorder C1 ACC Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to put the last piece of the HD video f 5 Pa 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 2 a D Z lt EZ 2 Lb D me Camera unit conforms to IEC60529 IPX2 Not to be immersed or come
6. MC1 ACC camera Devices and Recording Methods Exmor CMOS Sensor Cutting Edge Image Sensor Technology The same Exmor CMOS sensor which is also in professional camcorders and high end D SLR cameras is used in the HXR MCI1 ACC It achieves low noise by multiple micro A D analog to digital converters The image sensor in the HXR MC1 ACC is also uses a ClearVid pixel array which has 45 degree rotated pixels This unique layout offers high picture quality with low light sensitivity Exmor CMOS Sensor Long time Recording to Memory Stick PRO Duo Media by Efficient Video Compression for HD and SD Memory Stick PRO Duo media is the optimal recording media for the compact HXR MC1 ACC control unit The camera s highly efficient compression methods used in both HD and SD modes achieve long recording times which make the most of Memory Stick PRO Duo media s 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 technology If SD recording mode is selected video is recorded in MPEG 2 NCHOD Recording time approximate Onscreen image simulated AVCHD 16M FH 1920x1080i 10 minutes 25 minutes 55 minutes 110 minutes AVCHD 9M HQ 1440x1080i 25 minutes 55 minutes 115 minutes 230 minutes AVCHD 7M SP 1440x1080i 30 minutes 65 minutes 140 minutes 280 minutes AVCHD 5M LP 1440x1080i 40 minutes 85
7. in continuous contact with water K 2 Sp he Simulated images 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 87 x 42 5 x 86 5 mm If 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 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
8. eable Battery Pack Compact large capacity battery that supports extended shooting RM AV2 Remote Commander Unit A remote controller that puts zoom Rec start stop at your fingertips VCL HGO0730A Wide Conversion Lens A roughly 0 7x wide conversion lens Exclusive Case HXR MC1 ACC and accessories A case for efficient storage of 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 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 Film Roll Index The HXR MC1 ACC 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 File Splits With the HXR MC1 ACC it is possible to delete unwanted parts by spl
9. editing capability depend on the type of the software For the detail please consult the instruction manual or reseller of your software 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 eri 4 a ipii E ii nt to System requirements OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 1 Windows Vista SP1 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 Ill 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 on
10. ime of shooting without converting to another compression method Parts where effects have been added will be compressed again 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 e Work efficiency can be improved during editing by converting AVCHD files into intermediate codec before editing The conversion speed into intermediate codec and the posi conversion file size vary depending on computer specifications software type intermediate codec editing Memory Stick PRO Duo media oom USB2 0 etc Se etek AVCHD native editing or Editing after transcording to intermediate codec Card reader Use of HDMI Output e By using a commercially available video capture card that supports HDMI and non linear editing software supporting the card it is possible to capture HD signals from the HDMI output terminal of the HXR MC1 ACC 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 doesn t contain timecode data 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 cap
11. ith 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 Equipped with Touch Screen LCD Panel with HOME and OPTION MENU The HXR MC1 ACC is equipped with Sony s unique touch panel LCD panel so 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 se lecting 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 Main unit BATT Battery pack RELEASE lever LCD screen Speaker DC IN jack ie DISPLAY BATT USB jack HION INFO button Camera A V recording Power zoom Remote lamp lever Connector START STOP EE iis HDMI OUT jack CAM CTRL dial wee N MANUAL Movie Still button select button HOLD switch Controller hook attachment Tripod Controller receptacle hook Accessories Accessory kit Optimal accessories for shooting with the HXR MC1 have been assembled into a kit AC VQH10 AC Adapter Charger A quick charger that can sequentially charge two rolls of H series batteries Contents of the kit NP FH70 Recharg
12. itting a file on the control unit Play List You can create a Play List by selecting your favorites from the original movies Camera unit Camera unit front view Built in microphone 10x optical zoom lens Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot Cable to main unit fixed 110 1 8 inch 2 8m Camera unit bottom view POWER switch Tripod receptacle built exclusively for the kit Editing AVCHD Format AVCHD format 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 methods to edit materials shot with the HXR MCI1 ACC 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 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 t
13. ly 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 nec essary when creating AVCHD format discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 x 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 Specifications 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 OES OM Bon Wi sho 35mm Equivalent 43 507mm 16 9 Camera Mode F1
14. minutes 180 minutes 355 minutes 9M HQ 25 minutes 55 minutes 115 minutes 230 minutes 6M SP 40 minutes 80 minutes 170 minutes 340 minutes 3M LP 80 minutes 160 minutes 325 minutes 655 minutes MPEG 2 format is used for recording in SD Mode Types of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with Memory STICK PRG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory STICK PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Marked with Mark2 or not either can be used 2 Marked with HX or not either can be used A Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 16 GB will operate with the HXR MC1 ACC camera on Other Functions of HXR MC1 ACC Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels 2304x1728 can be recorded when recording at 4 3 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 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 w
15. n part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Sony Exmor i LINK InfoLITHIUM Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Clear Photo LCD Plus are trademarks of Sony Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony ar Vario Tessar is a registered trademark of Carl Zeiss AG Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium and Core 2 Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation Printed in USA 4 09
16. nit and camera Seelannin head not detachable Approx llb 10z 5009 Including control unit camera Weight head and cable Excluding battery controller hook and recording media Weight Approx llb 40z 5809 including supplied battery with accesories 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 Supplied items CD ROM Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Accessory kit NP FH70 Rechargeable Battery Pack AC VQH10 AC Adapter Charger VCL HG0730A Wide Conversion 0 7x Lens RM AV2 Remote Commander Unit soft carrying case 1 Only the camera head conforms to IEC60529 IPX2 Never immerse the camera head in water The control unit is not solash proof do not wet the control unit 2 60i actually means 59 941 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 Unit supplied Component A V cable or A V connecting cable can be attached fo this terminal To use these simultaneously is impossible 2009 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or i
17. ol unit s HOLD switch to prevent operating error put the control unit into your backpack or a pocket and get going Motor Sports With the HXR MCI1 ACC it s possible to capture powerful visuals in which the ground comes toward you just as though you re riding a motorcycle or driving a racing car The HXR MC1 ACC s tiny camera increases your choice of where to mount it 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 ACC 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 ACC on the posts of a soccer goal or a close shot of a musician s 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 ACC is set in SD Shooting Small Animals and Insects The small size of the HXR MCI1 ACC camera makes it ideal for captur ing animals or insects in their natural surroundings It is possible to record continuously for about 405 minutes 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
18. ture 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 Or you can edit after copying to a recorder that has an HD SDI input such as an 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 Duom REMI HDMI or HDMI SDV LCAS HD SDI HD SDI Editing on NLE software with HD SDI or HDMI capture board HXR MC1 ACC converter The analog component output from HXR MC1 ACC can also be converted HD SDI with a commonly used analog to digital converter SD Editing The HXR MC1 ACC 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 ACC can be transferred to computer and edited on compatible non linear editing software 4 3 mode or squeeze mode is available in SD recording Letteroox mode or squeeze mode can be selected in down conversion from HD to SD signal HXR MC1 ACC is not equipped with an i LINK connector The project settings and
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