Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/13/2008
HDR-HC9
High Definition HDV Handycam® Camcorder
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD™ format. Using the enclosed PC software,
high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may
fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.
3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle and HDTV. All sold
separately.
5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each
other
6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.
8. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the
BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.
9. 30GB means 30 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is
used for data management functions.
10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner’s manual to determine
compatibility.
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced
HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of
Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS
sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
Pixel Gross:
3200K
Recording Media:
MiniDV Cassette (sold
separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
SP:
60min/80min., LP (DV only): 90min/120min.
Video Actual:
1710K Pixels (4:3),2280K Pixels
(16:9)
Still Actual:
3040K Pixels (4:3), 2280K Pixels
(16:9)
Processor:
N/A
Video Resolution:
Full HD 1440x1080
Still Picture Resolution:
6.1 megapixel
Audio
Audio Format:
Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer2
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes
(Optical)
White Balance:
Auto / outdoor / indoor /
Onepush (Touch Panel)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 8GB 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 (Auto Slow
Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Face Detection:
N/A
Hybrid:
N/A
Hybrid Plus:
N/A
Quick On:
N/A
Dual Record:
Yes (up to 3 Photos)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Auto, Twilight, Twilight
Portrait (Still only), Candle, Sunrise &
Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow
Picture Effect(s):
SkinTone, Mosaic,
Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art,
Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Still, Flash Motion,
Trail, Old Movie, Cinematic effect
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
N/A
Low Light Capability:
S-NS
Fader Effect(s):
Black, White, Mosaic,
Monotone
Face Index:
N/A
Film Roll Index:
N/A
Photo Capture from Movie:
Yes
Dubbing Button:
N/A
x.v.Color™ :
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
N/A
Video
Format(s) Supported:
HDV (MPEG2) / DV
(AVI)
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
LANC
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Multi AV
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via
i.LINK®)
USB Port(s):
Yes (ver 1.1)
i.LINK® Interface:
Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Yes,
via Multi AV
Headphone Jack:
Yes
Microphone Input:
Yes
S-Video Output(s):
Available via A/V Remote
(cable not included)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
Yes
Active Interface Shoe:
Yes
Display
LCD Screen:
2.7" wide touch panel Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels)
Hardware
Viewfinder:
Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Microphone:
Yes
Flash:
Yes
Memory Stick slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover:
Auto
Assignable Dial:
Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD:
Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
49 - 490mm (4:3 Camera
Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture:
F1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Dial + Touch Panel
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
37mm
Focus:
Full range auto / Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes (Photo only)
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene
Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10x
Digital Zoom:
20x
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Power
Power Consumption:
HDV: 4.2W / 4.5W, DV:
4.0W / 4.3W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
Limited Warranty --- 1
Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software:
Picture Motion Browser
Ver.2.0.17
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb 3 oz (550g) without Tape and
Battery, 1 lb 6 oz (650g) with Tape and
Battery
Measurements:
3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch (82
x 82 x138mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-831)
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
i.LINK Cable
USB Cable
Lens Hood
Enjoy Handycam DVD
UPC Code:
027242727717
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