DCR-HC30: Digital Handycam Camcorder

DCR-HC30
Digital Handycam Camcorder

The ultra compact DCR-HC30 is packed with
high-end features like a 2.5" Touch Panel
LCD Screen, USB Streaming and Carl Zeiss
Lens. The Digital Still Memory mode captures
high quality still images directly to Memory
Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Media for emailing, printing and sharing with
family and friends.
F E AT U R E S
1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K
Pixels Gross
1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional
video (up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images utilizing
340K (effective) pixels.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 500 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 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.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory

Stick Duo Media
Capture digital still images at
640 x 480 resolution, directly onto
Memory Stick Duo Media for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick devices.
Picture Package Software
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
STEP-UP
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.
Battery Information
Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access
the batterys status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
Stamina Battery Power Management

System 7.5 Hours (Using Optional NP-FP90)
The Sony DCR-HC30 can continuously
record for up to 7.5 hours or playback
for up to 8 hours (with LCD screen off)
on a single charge with the optional NP-FP90.
InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower

Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sonys
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening memory effect.
Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
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 Sonys
NightShot Infrared system that
allows users to record natural
color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other lowlight 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.
Super SteadyShot Image

Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sonys
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.
DCR-HC30
Digital Handycam Camcorder
A D D I T I O N A L F E AT U R E S
Accessory Shoe
Built-In Lens Cover
Digital Audio/Video Fader
Digital Program Editing
LCD Record Button
Multi-Language Menu
PictBridge Compatibility
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
USB Streaming
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Imaging Device: 1/6" 680K Pixel Advanced HAD CCD
Video Actual: 340K Pixels
Still Actual: 340K Pixels
F: 1.7 2.3
Focal Distance: 2.3 23mm
35mm Conversion: 43 430mm (Camera mode)
43 430mm (Memory mode)
Filter Diameter: 25mm

Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Focusing: Full Range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (0 lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)
NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed: 1/4 1/4000 (AE Mode)
Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels
LCD: 2.5" (123K) Hybrid Color Touch Panel
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Multi A/V, Special)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
USB: Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 512MB
media capacity; does not support high speed transfer
function; does not support Access Control security function
USB Streaming: Yes

LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes (Stereo, Mini)
Headphone Jack: N/A
Mic. Input: Yes (Stereo)
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push
Exposure: Manual, Touch Panel (24 Steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.3W/2.6W/2.7W
Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional,
XP Home and Pro
Macintosh OS X (10.1.5 or later)**
Dimensions (WHD): 2" x 3 12" x 4 12" (50 x 86 x 112mm)
Weight: 13 oz (380g) without Tape and Battery
Supplied Accessories: AC-L25 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FP50
InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless
Remote Commander Remote Control, USB Cable,
MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo Media, MSAC-M2 Memory
Stick Duo Adapter, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD
Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM w/USB Driver (Picture Package
Software v.1.0 for Sony)
Sony Electronics Inc.

16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di
For more information:
1.800.352.SONY
TM
Battery*
(Fully charged)
BATTERY LIFE
Continuous Record Time

VF/LCD/VF+LCD
NP-FP50
120/105/100
NP-FP70
255/225/215
NP-FP90
455/400/385
*Results may vary depending upon
Continuous Playback Time

LCD On/Off
min
min
min
conditions
120/140 min
255/295 min
455/525 min
MEMORY MODE
Memory Stick
Duo Media1
Fine/Std
640 x 480
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
50/120
96/240
190/485
390/980
780/1970
Memory Stick PRO

Duo Media1
Fine/Std
640 x 480
256MB
512MB
1400/3550
2850/7200
MPEG MOVIE EX MODE

h=hour, m=minute, s=second
Memory Stick
Duo Media
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
Email Mode
(160 x 112)
5m 20s
10m 40s
21m 20s
42m 40s
1h 25m 20s
Presentation Memory Stick PRO

Mode (320 x 240) Duo Media
1m 20s
2m 40s
5m 20s
10m 40s
21m 20s
256MB
512MB
Email Mode
(160 x 112)
Presentation
Mode (320 x 240)
2h 50m 40s
42m 40s
5h 41m 20s 1h 25m 20s
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ACC-DVP MiniDV Starter Kit
LCS-VA5 Carrying Case
NP-FP50/70/90 High Capacity InfoLithium
Batteries
VCL-0625S Wide Angle Lens
VCL-2025S Telephoto Lens
VCL-TW25 Twin Conversion Lens
VF-R25NK Filter Set

MSH-M64A, MSH-M128A Memory Stick
Duo Media
MSX-M256A, MSX-M512A Memory Stick PRO
Duo Media
2004 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, Stamina,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh
is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features
and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
1
Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All
products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
** Not compatible with USB Streaming.

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DCR-HC30

Digital Handycam Camcorder

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

Stamina Battery Power Management

InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower

Easy Handycam Button

Super NightShot Plus Infrared System

Analog To Digital Conversion with

Super SteadyShot Image

MPEG EX Movie Mode

Filter Diameter: 25mm

USB Streaming: Yes

Sony Electronics Inc.

Continuous Record Time

Continuous Playback Time

Memory Stick PRO

MPEG MOVIE EX MODE

Presentation Memory Stick PRO

VF-R25NK Filter Set

2004 Sony Electronics Inc.

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