Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 06/26/2007
DCR-HC96
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
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, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.
4. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
5. Viewable area measured diagonally.
©2006 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, like.no.other, 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 trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered 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.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" Advanced HAD™ CCD
Pixel Gross:
3310K
Recording Media:
MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick
Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times:
SP: 60 min., LP: 90
min.
Video Actual:
2048K Pixels
Still Actual:
2048 Pixels (16:9), 3048K Pixels (4:3)
Convenience
USB Streaming:
Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes (Super;
Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to
support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
5 Lux (0 Lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® System
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Fader Effects:
Black, Dot, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap,
White, Wipe
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Remote Control:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
No
Titling:
Yes
Light/Flash:
Yes
Movie Mode(s):
MPEG
Scene Mode(s):
Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait,
Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art,
Pastel, Sepia and Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Cinematic, Delayed Motion,
Flash Motion, Luminance, Old Movie, Slow Shutter,
Still, Trail
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via i.LINK®)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via i.LINK®)
USB Port(s):
Yes (1.1 compliant on Handycam Station)
i.LINK® Interface:
Yes (on Handycam® Station)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe)
S-Video Input(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
N/A
Hardware
LCD:
2.7" (123K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ Hybrid LCD Display
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:
Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:
Yes; Handycam Station
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
42.8-495mm (16:9 Camera Mode),
45-450mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.6-406mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
5.1-51mm; 370mm (Telemacro)
Focus:
Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
120X
Resolution:
3MP
Power
Power Consumption:
3.0W/3.4W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
System (NP-FP50)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional
Supplied Software:
Picture Package™ ver. 1.5
Video
Video Recording System:
2 Rotary Heads, Helical
Scanning System
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
Yes (with Pass Through)
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 2 oz. (525g) with Tape and Battery
Measurements:
2 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 4 3/4" (72 x 91 x 120mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L25)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP50)
Handycam Station (DCRA-C152)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)
Stereo A/V Cable
USB Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software
Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
Optional Accessories
Handycam Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC-FP71)
InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NP-FP50/FP71/FP90)
Travel AC Charger (BC-TRP)
Carrying Case (LCM-HCF)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0630X)
UPC Code:
027242688636
