Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 User Manual

DCR-HC48
MiniDV Handycam ® Camcorder
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With a 1 Megapixel CCD, the DCR - HC48 captures every detail. A 25x optical zoom gets you close
when you’re far away. While Super NightShot ® Plus technology means you never miss a moment.
Plus, the built - in Memory Stick Duo™ media slot and the supplied Handycam ® Station mean you can
share it all simply and easily.
Step - up
1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced
HAD™ CCD Imager
1/6" Advanced HAD™ ( Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity with exceptional
video (up to 520 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital
videos and digital still photography
performance.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal
resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and
a significantly higher signal/noise ratio,
to provide spectacular video
performance.
25X Optical/2000X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up 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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar ® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid
LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity for
both 16:9 and 4:3 apsect with
improved resolution. The high resolution
123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting with just the
touch of a button.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization
systems.
Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station cradle
provides quick and easy connections
to a compatible TV for viewing or to a
PC for editing and sharing video. Just
placing the camcorder on the
Handycam Station instantly makes the
connections. No need to search for
cables or wires when charging or
playing back.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower ™
Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subject to a life
shortening "memory effect".Sony's
exclusive AccuPower ™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in
either the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
i.LINK ® DV Interface
A digital high-speed bi-directional
interface which provides Audio/Video
communication between two
compatible devices. This connection
allows for pure digital transfer between
devices equipped with an IEEE1394
interface, such as camcorders, digital
VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo® Media
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the
focus of the camcorder using the touch
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to perform
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
Super NightShot ® Plus Infrared System
With Sony's Super NightShot Plus
Infrared System you can capture natual
looking video, even when shooting in
low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet
away using the built-in infrared system,
but without the overall monochrome
color common with earlier low-light
recording systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Controls
For additional control of the
camcorder, the DCR - HC48 features
Zoom and Record buttons on the frame
of the LCD screen. This allows the user
more flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
Using the optional NP-FH1000
InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the DCR -HC48 can
continuously record for up to 10 hours
(viewfinder) or 9 hours (LCD) on a
single full charge, providing extra long
battery life .
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader
USB Streaming
Easy Handycam Button
Battery Information
Picture Motion Browser

Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 Specifications

General

Digital Zoom	2000x
Image Sensor	1/6" CCD
Viewfinder	Color
Focus	Auto / Manual
Exposure	Auto / Manual
White Balance	Auto / Manual
Recording Media	Mini DV Tape
USB	Yes
Type	Camcorder
Recording Format	Mini DV
Video Resolution	720 x 480
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Microphone	Stereo
FireWire	Yes

Summary

DCR-HC48 Key Features

1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager

1/6" Advanced HAD CCD with 690K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video and still image performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X color bandwidth and higher signal/noise ratio for spectacular video performance.

25X Optical/2000X Digital Zoom

Optical zoom brings action close up; Digital Zoom Interpolation offers clearer, less distorted extreme digital zooming.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

Advanced optical multi-layer coating offers less glare and flare, increasing contrast for vivid image brilliance.

2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD Display

Provides excellent viewing clarity for 16:9 and 4:3 aspects with improved resolution and 270-degree rotation.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization

Uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality.

Handycam Station

Cradle provides quick and easy connections to TV for viewing or PC for editing/sharing video; simplifies charging.

InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter

Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries not subject to a life-shortening 'memory effect'; meter displays remaining battery time.

i.LINK DV Interface

Digital high-speed bi-directional interface for pure digital audio/video transfer between compatible devices.

Digital Still Memory Mode

Capture still images up to 1152x864 resolution onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close-up shots without the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject.

Manual Focus

Allows manual focus adjustment via touch panel for optimal control in difficult shooting situations.

Super NightShot Plus Infrared System

Capture natural-looking video in low light, recording subjects up to 20 feet away using infrared.

On Screen Zoom and Record Controls

Features Zoom and Record buttons on the LCD frame for increased flexibility during shooting.

Stamina Battery Power Management

Enables continuous recording for up to 10 hours with optional NP-FH1000 battery for extended use.

Additional Features

Scene Selection Modes

Allows selection of preset shooting conditions for optimal results.

Picture Effects

Apply various artistic filters to video and still images.

Fader

Smoothly transition between scenes using fade-in/fade-out effects.

USB Streaming

Enable live video streaming via USB connection.

Easy Handycam Button

Quickly access and launch frequently used functions.

Battery Information

Display remaining battery life and status.

Picture Motion Browser

Software for managing and editing photos and videos.