Sony HDR-HC9 Specification Guide
HDR-HC9
High Definition HDV Handycam® Camcorder
NEW
The HDR-HC9 delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
lens, and a 3.2 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. Super
SteadyShot® optical image stabilization delivers crisp images, even when using the 10x optical/20x digital zoom.
1/2.9” ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor 3.2
Megapixel (Gross)
Megapixel (Gross)
Sony’s original ClearVid CMOS Sensor
provides stunning detail and clarity
with exceptional video performance
(up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution
in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal
resolution in SD format). Additionally,
the megapixel technology enhances
your digital still photography
experience with the ability to shoot
provides stunning detail and clarity
with exceptional video performance
(up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution
in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal
resolution in SD format). Additionally,
the megapixel technology enhances
your digital still photography
experience with the ability to shoot
high-resolution (6.1 Megapixel) still
images. Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing improved battery
performance.
10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
images. Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing improved battery
performance.
10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
Record and play back both High
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
Record and play back both High
Definition and Standard Definition
video recorded on standard MiniDV
cassettes (sold separately).
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use
highly advanced optics to deliver vivid
video recorded on standard MiniDV
cassettes (sold separately).
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use
highly advanced optics to deliver vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
further reduces unwanted glare and
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare for increased contrast and color.
Active Interface Shoe
Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it
Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it
easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such
as external lights and microphones, by
providing power and on/off capability
directly from the camcorder.
HDMI™ Connection
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple,
high-quality video and audio
connection, with the ability to transmit
HD video from the camcorder to
compatible HDTVs via a single cable.
as external lights and microphones, by
providing power and on/off capability
directly from the camcorder.
HDMI™ Connection
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple,
high-quality video and audio
connection, with the ability to transmit
HD video from the camcorder to
compatible HDTVs via a single cable.
i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)
Quickly transfer images from the
Quickly transfer images from the
camcorder to compatible devices
equipped with an IEEE1394 interface ,
including camcorders, digital VCRs,
and PCs, using this high speed, bi-
directional digital video/audio
connection.
equipped with an IEEE1394 interface ,
including camcorders, digital VCRs,
and PCs, using this high speed, bi-
directional digital video/audio
connection.
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USB 2.0 Interface
The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy
way to connect your camcorder to a
PC for fast transfer of video and still
images for editing.
The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy
way to connect your camcorder to a
PC for fast transfer of video and still
images for editing.
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InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re
free to charge the battery at any time.
Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re
free to charge the battery at any time.
Additionally, Sony's exclusive
AccuPower™ meter displays the battery
time remaining in minutes, in either the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM®
Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power
Management System helps the
AccuPower™ meter displays the battery
time remaining in minutes, in either the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM®
Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power
Management System helps the
camcorder prolong battery life for extra
long continuous recording times from a
single charge.7
Assignable Buttons
For ease of recording, three buttons on
the exterior of the camcorder are user-
assignable so that they can be set to
long continuous recording times from a
single charge.7
Assignable Buttons
For ease of recording, three buttons on
the exterior of the camcorder are user-
assignable so that they can be set to
the options most commonly utilized.
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery
At the touch of a button, battery
information is displayed on the LCD
screen when charging and when the
camcorder is turned off. When using the
LCD screen or viewfinder, the display
will show how much the battery is
charged -- in 10% increments -- and the
recordable time left.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built-in flash improves pictures and
screen when charging and when the
camcorder is turned off. When using the
LCD screen or viewfinder, the display
will show how much the battery is
charged -- in 10% increments -- and the
recordable time left.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built-in flash improves pictures and
reduces shadows.
Cinematic Mode
Cinematic Mode
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, Cinematic mode lends a
24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Easy Handycam Button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
masterpieces, Cinematic mode lends a
24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Easy Handycam Button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately) for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Multi-Language Menu
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Picture Effects
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Picture Effects
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output
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Progressive Shutter System
Scene Selection Modes
Smooth Slow Record
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Scene Selection Modes
Smooth Slow Record
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Stabilization System