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HXR-MC1P

1/5-inch Exmor CMOS sensor HD / SD camera recorder

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Camera Head

Imaging Device	1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor with ClearVid™ array Pixel Gross: Approx. 2,360K Video Actual: Approx. 1,430K (16:9)
Optics/Lens	Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®, Optical Zoom: 10x (Digital Zoom: 120x) f/3.2 - 32.0mm 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode) F1.8 - 2.3 Filter Diameter 30mm
Microphone	Stereo Microphone
Splash-proof performance	IEC60529 IPX2* *Only the camera head conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Never use the camcoder under water. The control unit is not designed for splash-proof performance. Do not get the main body of the camera wet.

Control Unit

Video Signal	PAL colour, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification
LCD Screen	2.7" wide touch panel ClearPhoto LCD Plus™ display (211K Pixels)
Minimum Illumination	5 lx (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed )
White Balance	AUTO, INDOOR(3,200K), OUTDOOR(5,800K), ONE PUSH
Video Format(s) Supported	HD: AVCHD Video codec: MPEG 4 AVC / H.264, Audio codec: Dolby® Digital 2ch SD: MPEG 2-PS Video codec: MPEG 2, Audio codec: Dolby® Digital 2ch (Video aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3)
Video recording average bitrate/VBR (Resolution, Frame rate)	HD - AVCHD: FH mode: Approx. 16Mbps (1920x1080, 50i), HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (1440x1080, 50i) SP mode: Approx. 7Mbps (1440x1080, 50i), LP mode: Approx. 5Mbps (1440x1080, 50i) SD: MPEG 2-PS HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (720x576, 50i), SP mode: Approx. 6Mbps (720x576, 50i) LP mode: Approx. 3Mbps (720x576, 50i)
Still Format Supported	Exif Ver.2.2* *Exif is a metadata format for still images, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camera’s setting information at the time of recording.
Still Resolution	Still Mode: Approx. 4 megapixel 4:3 (2,304 x 1,728), Approx. 3 megapixel 16:9 (2,304 x 1,296), Approx. 1.9 megapixel 4:3 (1,600 x 1,200), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3 (640 x 480) Movie Mode: Approx. 2.3 megapixel 16:9 (2,016 x 1,134), Approx. 1.7 megapixel 4:3 (1,512 x 1,134) Playback Mode: Approx. 2.1 megapixel 16:9 (1,920 x 1,080), Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3 (640 x 480), Approx. 0.2 megapixel 16:9 (640 x 360)
Supported Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ (1GB or larger)

Inputs and Outputs

A/V R*	COMPONENT OUT: Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 3 (576i or 1080i) AUDIO OUT: Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 2 COMPOSITE OUT: A/V connecting cable > Pin plug x 1 (576i or 1080i) AUDIO OUT: A/V connecting cable > Pin plug x 2 *Only one A/V R terminal exists. Optional remote commander, supplied Component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable can be attached to this terminal. It is impossible to use these simultaneously.
HDMI OUT	HDMI Connection x 1
USB Port	Mini B / USB2.0 Hi-Speed

Remote Control Terminal

A/V R*

When using optional remote commander, it is possible to control via this terminal. If used as COMPONENT or COMPOSITE output , control is not available.

General

Power Requirements	DC6.8V,7.2V battery pack,DC8.4V AC Adaptor
Power Consumption	3.8W AVCHD recording, LCD back light ON, Recording mode: Initial condition
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	20 °C to 60 °C
Dimensions (w/h/d)	Including the projecting parts (excluding cable bush): Control unit: 81 x 107 x 42mm Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm Including the projecting parts and supplied battery and controller hook attached (excluding cable bush): Control unit: 81 x 122 x 47mm Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm
Cable Length	2.8m (between control unit and camera head, non-detachable)
Mass	Approx. 500g (Including control unit, camera head and cable. Excluding battery, controller hook and recording media)
Mass (with accessories)	Approx. 580g (including supplied battery, controller hook and recording media)

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
USB Cable
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Controller Hook
Cable Clamper
CD-ROM (Video Camera Application Software)
CD-ROM (Manuals For Digital HD Video Camera Recorder)
Power Cord
Operating Guide