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DCR-HC40

 

 

Digital Handycam® Camcorder

 

The DCR-HC40 is a spectacular option for

 

those looking for great video and stills in a

 

compact camcorder. Offering a 1.0 Megapixel

 

CCD imager, this high quality camcorder

 

delivers 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom and

 

Carl Zeiss® optics for incredible picture clarity.

F E A T U R E S

1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole

Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional video performance

(up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution). Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 520 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.

2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ 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.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media

Capture digital still images at

1152 x 864 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™ devices.

Picture Package™ Software

Easily create fun music videos with the supplied software.

S T E P - U P F E AT U R E

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®

Vario-Tessar®Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering

less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Stamina® Battery Power Management System 6 Hours (Using Optional NP-FP90)

The Sony DCR-HC40 can continuously record for up to 6 hours or playback for up to 7 hours (with LCD screen off)

on a single charge with the optional NP-FP90.

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 Button

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 Plus Infrared System

An advanced version of Sony’s NightShot® Infrared system that allows users to record natural

color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other low- light recording systems.

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 System

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.

MPEG EX Movie Mode

Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow

you to record uninterrupted to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family.

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