Sony DCR-HC40 - Manual

F E A T U R E S

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

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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.

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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media

Capture digital still images at

1152 x 864 or 640 x 480 resolution,
directly onto Memor y Stick Duo™

media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing,
printing, or sharing with other compatible
Memor y Stick™ devices.

Picture Package™ Software

Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Tessar

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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

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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

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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

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interface in real-time for

easy PC editing of your analog footage.

Battery Information

Batter y information is momentarily

displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access

the batter y’s status by pressing the Batter y Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.

InfoLithium

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Battery with AccuPower™

Meter System

Charge the batter y at any

time because unlike NiCad

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

Super SteadyShot Image
Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony’s

SteadyShot

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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

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* 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

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* 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 Memor y Stick Duo™ Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.

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DCR-HC40

Digital Handycam

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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

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optics for incredible picture clarity.