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System requirements
OS:

 Microsoft Windows XP SP3

*1

/Windows Vista SP1

*2

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

CPU:

 Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or 

faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.)

• Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the following operations:

• Importing the contents to the computer • One Touch Disc Burn • Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD 

format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video 

by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).)  

• Copying a disc

Memory:

 For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.)

For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of memory or more is 

necessary. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more

Hard disk:

 Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more may be 

necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may be necessary when

creating Blu-ray discs.)

Display:

 Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots

Others:

 USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is  

recommended), Blu-ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation)

Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system.

Attention

This 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.

Notes

• Operation is not assured on all types of computer environment.

Editing AVCHD

Non-linear Editing Software Supporting 

AVCHD Native Editing 

> If you use non-linear editing software that supports 

AVCHD native editing, you can edit an AVCHD file by 
transferring it to a computer at high speed. 

> The load on the computer during AVCHD editing is  

relatively big, but it is still possible to edit while  
maintaining quality at the time of shooting without  
converting to another compression method*. 

* Parts where effects have been added will be compressed again.

File Conversion Into Intermediate Codec for 

Editing

> Some non-linear editing software uses a unique  

compression method called intermediate codec, which 
is optimum for each piece of software.

> By converting AVCHD files into intermediate codec before 

editing, work efficiency improves during editing*.

* The conversion speed into intermediate codec and the  

post-conversion file size vary depending on computer specifications, 

software type, intermediate codec setting, etc.

Use of HDMI Output

> By using a commercially available video capture card 

that supports HDMI and non-linear editing software  
supporting the card, it is possible to capture the HD  
signals from the HDMI* output terminal of the HXR-MC1 
onto the computer for editing. 

*HDMI is the abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface. 

It is a standard interface used to transfer HD data, mostly used in 

connecting consumer audio visual devices. HDMI doesn’t contain 

timecode data.

>Or by using a commercially available HDMI to HD-SDI  

converter, a video capture card that supports HD-SDI, 
and non-linear editing software supporting them, it is 
possible to capture the HD signals onto the computer for 
editing*.

*The timecode data in the HD-SDI signal is generated by the converter.

> The captured images and sound will become a file  

formatted in accordance with the settings of the  
non-linear editing software. 

AVCHD can record high-resolution HD images with 
a smaller file size compared to the conventional 
compression method, by using an efficient compression 
method. But in order to be able to play back and edit on 
the computer, the load on the CPU becomes larger due to 
the complicated calculation. So, currently, methods such 
as MPEG-2 are superior in terms of convenience for editing. 
The following are some of methods to edit materials shot 
with HXR-MC1. Please select whichever is best suited for 
your environment and purpose of shooting. For non-linear 
editing software and supporting peripheral devices, 
please consult the vendors of each product you are using.

> Or you can edit after copying to a recorder that has an  

HD-SDI input, such as the HDCAM or XDCAM HD. 

> These ways take actual time for capturing or copying, but 

after that, you can edit in the same condition using normal 
HD editing. 

PMB  

(Bundled PC Application Software For  

Windows

®

 XP and Vista)

With AVCHD or MPEG-2 files shot using simple operations*, 
you can display a list of, playback, trim and write data onto 
Blu-ray Disc

 or DVD disc with the attached software “PMB”.

SD Editing

The HXR-MC1 has a down-conversion function. The  
down-converted SD signal such as composite or S-video from 
HD recordings can be captured by a video recorder which 
has SD input connectors like HVR-M15AU/M25AU/M35U. These 
VTRs can make DVCAM tapes for SD editing. Or the MPEG-2 
files recorded in the SD mode of HXR-MC1 can be transferred 
to computer and edited on compatible non-linear editing 
software.

*4:3 mode or squeeze mode is available in SD recording
*Letterbox mode or squeeze mode can be selected in down-conversion 

from HD to SD signal

*HXR-MC1 is not equipped with an i-LINK connector
*The project settings and editing capability depend on the type of the software. 

For the detail, please consult the instruction manual or reseller of your software 

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HXR-MC1

HDMI to 

HD-SDI*

converter 

HD-SDI

or

Memory

Stick PRO Duo™

*The analog component output from HXR-MC1 can also be converted HD-SDI with a 

commonly-used analog to digital converter.

Editing on NLE software 

with HD-SDI or HDMI 

capture board

USB2.0 etc.

Card reader

Memory

Stick PRO Duo™

AVCHD native editing or Editing after 

transcording to intermediate codec

Summary of Contents for HXR-MC1 Brochure

Page 1: ...Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR MC1 ...

Page 2: ...era unit is splash proof allowing easy usage under tough conditions such as outdoor shooting or water side shooting The range of HD shooting will expand using this one and only camera Moreover the unique style of the HXR MC1 enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles such as shooting sports scenes from the user s point of view and onboard shooting in motor sports Thanks to the LCD panel ...

Page 3: ... the Shooting Field with Battery Operation Recording and playback are possible within the control unit of the HXR MC1 You don t need any external recording facility Maximum battery operation of up to 405 minutes is available thanks to the use of the Exmor CMOS sensor and various low power consumption technologies You can shoot anytime anywhere without having to worry about power supply Continuous ...

Page 4: ...nd Insects The tiny camera of the HXR MC1 is also good for shooting small animals and insects The small size of the camera makes it ideal for shooting wild animals which are very cautious It is possible to record continuously for about 405 minutes 6 hours 45 minutes You can also shoot the world of insects by sliding the camera through the grass Continuous recording with the optional NP FH100 batte...

Page 5: ...n MPEG 2 HD Mode 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo AVCHD 16M FH 1920x1080i 10 minutes 25 minutes 55 minutes 110 minutes AVCHD 9M HQ 1440x1080i 25 minutes 55 minutes 115 minutes 230 minutes AVCHD 7M SP 1440x1080i 30 minutes 65 minutes 140 minutes 280 minutes AVCHD 5M LP 1440x1080i 40 minutes 85 minutes 180 minutes 355 minutes SD Mod...

Page 6: ...ily by displaying functions available according to the situation such as during shooting or playback There are functions that can be operated comfortably even by beginners such as the Help function which gives you the contents of each item Visual Index You can quickly locate the scene you want to see using the function that allows you to display a list of the scenes you have shot in the form of pi...

Page 7: ...rmediate codec setting etc Use of HDMI Output By using a commercially available video capture card that supports HDMI and non linear editing software supporting the card it is possible to capture the HD signals from the HDMI output terminal of the HXR MC1 onto the computer for editing HDMI is the abbreviation of High Definition Multimedia Interface It is a standard interface used to transfer HD da...

Page 8: ... Power Requirements DC6 8V 7 2V battery pack DC8 4V AC Adaptor Power Consumption 3 8W AVCHD recording LCD back light ON Recording mode Initial condition Operating temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC 32 ºF to 104 ºF Storage temperature 20 ºC to 60 ºC 4 ºF to 140 ºF Dimentions w h d Including the projecting parts excluding cable bush Control unit 81 x 107 x 42mm 3 1 4 x 4 1 4 x 1 11 16 inch Camera head 37 x 4...

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