Sony DCR-PC350 manual Megapixel Gross Advanced had CCD Imager, MiniDV Recording, Handycam Station

®	DCR-PC350
	Digital Handycam® Camcorder

F E A T U R E S

➤3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole

Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 2048K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 3048K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.

10X Optical /120X Digital Zoom

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

Handycam® Station

Placing the DCR-PC350 on the supplied Handycam Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camcorder and a TV/VCR for easy viewing, or a USB or i.LINK® supported computer for video and still image editing. It also supplies power to the camcorder for charging the battery.

2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity

with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes

images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common with traditional LCD Screens.

➤S T E P - U P F E AT U R E

➤Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media

Capture digital still images at 2016 x 1512, 1600 x 1200 or

640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® Media devices.

➤Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar®T* Lens

Carl Zeiss T* lens coatings are among some of the most advanced multi-

layer coating systems in the world, resulting in even less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Progressive Shutter

Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

Easy Handycam

Using a camcorder can be

intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam

button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

Super NightShot Infrared System and Color Slow Shutter

With Sony’s NightShot® Infrared system,

capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot 0 Lux

recording mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color slow shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

Analog To Digital Conversion with

Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK® interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

Battery Information

Battery information is momentarily

displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info

button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System1

Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad

(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Super SteadyShot Image

Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake and

vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped

with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo

16-Bit offers the same outstanding sound quality as compact disc. 12-Bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK®* interface compatible computers.

Picture Package™ Software

Easily create fun music videos with the supplied software.