DCR-PC1000

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Featuring 3 Chip CMOS Sensor Technology & a 2.7” Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD Screen you will be
T Step-up Feature assured you are capturing the most vivid color & detail you can. The DCR-PC1000 is supplied with a Handycam
' New Feature Station that allows you to share & transfer your memories easily & quickly as well as the ability to charge your
battery all in one location.
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SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System O
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Semiconductor) Senor Picture stabilization system that uses motion Meter System2
3-1/6" CMOS sensors (gross) pixels provides sensors to detect and compensate for camera Charge the battery at anytime because unlike
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video "shake" without compromising picture quality NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's
(up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still like some other digital stabilization systems. rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not
image performance. Unlike traditional CCD O
2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ subjected to a life shortening "memory effect".
Imagers CMOS Imagers require less power, Hybrid LCD Display (123K Pixels Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
providing better battery performance. Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved the battery time remaining in minutes, in either
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MiniDV Recording resolution. The 16:9 format high resolution the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 O
Picture Package™ Software
the color bandwidth and a significantly higher degrees for multiple viewing angles providing Easily organize still images and video, and turn
signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video sharp, detailed images for monitoring or them into stunning music videos using the
performance. playback. supplied software.
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10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom O
Handycam Station O
2.8 Megapixel Digital Still Memory Mode
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close The supplied Handycam Station provides quick with Memory Stick Duo™ Media
up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to Utilizing Pixel Offset Technology, you can capture
Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing still images at 1920 x 1440 resolution, directly
is clearer, with less distortion than previous types the camcorder on the Handycam Station onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media. These
of digital zooms. instantly makes the connections. No need to high-resolution images are perfect for printing.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® search for cables or wires when charging or O
Built In Flash
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens playing back. For added clarity and detail when taking pictures
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical T Cinematic Mode in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare Perfect for creating your own movie pictures, and reduces shadows.
with increased contrast. This results in vivid masterpieces, the DCR-PC1000's Cinematic T USB Video Class
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and mode lends a 24 frame film-like effect to your Allows for fast transfer to a computer via USB
perfect renditions of subtle tones. recordings. 2.0 connection.
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Progressive Shutter System O
i.LINK® DV Interface1 O
Tele Macro Function
A mechanical shutter system that provides A digital high-speed bi-directional interface Useful for shooting close up shots, but without
progressive scan performance while utilizing an which provides Audio/Video communication having the camcorder casting a shadow on the
interlaced scanning system. Digital still images between two compatible devices. This subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will
will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. connection allows for pure digital transfer have the subject properly focused with the
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Analog To Digital Conversion with between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 background unfocussed so that the subject
Pass-Through interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, stands out.
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video capture cards and PCs.
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source to digital video via the analog inputs. Built into the lens body of the camera, the
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through assignable dial can be used not only for focus or
the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a exposure, but may also be customized by the
PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy user to controlAE Shift and playback volume.
PC editing of your analog footage.
DCR-PC1000
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

additional features Power Consumption:

3.0W/3.4W/3.5W(VF/LCD/VF LCD)
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Active Interface Shoe Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
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Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Video Actual: 670K x 3 (4:3)
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Picture Effects Filter Diameter: 30mm
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Battery Information Weight: 14 oz (397 g)
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Manual Focus Dimensions (WHD): 2 1/8" x 4 3/5" x 4" (54 x
specifications 117 x 102mm)
Supplied Accessories: Power Adapter/
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes, Super In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
SteadyShot New InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery
Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface (NP-FA50)
White Balance: Handycam® Station (DRCA-C140)
Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push(Touch Panel, Memory Stick Duo™ Media (MSH-M16)
Dial) Remote Commander® Remote Control
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Yes, (RMT-831)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 3 : Tested to Stereo AV Cable
support up to 1GB media capacity; does not USB Cable
support high speed transfer function; does Lens Cap
not support Access Control security Shoulder Strap
function. CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™
USB Streaming: Yes Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push
(Touch Panel, Dial) UPC Code: 0272426700510
Low Light Capability: Color Slow Shutter
Interface: Interface Connector for Handycam service and warranty
Station: Yes Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Viewfinder: Yes, Color (123K)
Imaging Device: 3 - 1/6" 790K Gross Pixel optional accessories
CMOS Sensor
InfoLithium™ Batteries (NP-F50/NP-FA70)
Still Actual: 690K x 3 (4:3) (Utilizing Pixel
Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)
Offset Technology)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)
LCD: 2.7" Wide (16:9) Color (123K)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
USB Port(s): Yes, 2.0, Video Class (On
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
Handycam Station)
Digital Audio Input(s): Yes
Digital Video Input(s): Yes
Digital Video Output(s): Yes (Special)
Digital Audio Output(s): Yes (Stereo, Special)
LANC Terminal: Yes (mini)
Headphone Output(s): N/A
Input(s): Microphone N/A
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Lens: Vario-Sonnar®
T*1 :Yes
Zoom: 120X (Digital), 10X
Focus: Full Range Auto Focus (Touch Panel,
Dial)
35mm Conversion: 41-480mm (4:3 Camera)
44-520mm (16:9
Camera)
40-400mm (4:3
Memory)

43.5-435mm(16:9 Memory)
Focal Distance: 2.77-27.7mm 500mm
(Telemacro)
Aperture: 1.8-2.4
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2-1/500 (AE mode,
Slow Shutter)
Exposure:Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)

1. 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.
2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.
3. 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.
4. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

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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 Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
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