DCR-HC42
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
additional features
O
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
O
Picture Effects
O
Battery Information
O
Manual Focus
O
Easy Handycam Button
specifications
USB Streaming:
Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes, Super
SteadyShot
Accessory Shoe:
Yes, Active Interface
White Balance:
Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 1GB media
capacity
3
; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support Access
Control security function.
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot Plus
Interface:
Interface Connector for Handycam
Station:Yes
Viewfinder:
Color, 123K Pixels
Imaging Device:
1/5.5" 1070K Gross Pixel CCD
Still Actual:
1000K Pixels
LCD:
2.7" Wide (16:9) Color (123K)
USB Port(s):
Yes (On Handycam Station)
LANC Terminal:
Yes
Digital Audio Input(s):
Yes
Digital Video Input(s):
Yes
Digital Video Output(s):
Yes (Special)
Digital Audio Output(s):
Yes (Stereo, Special)
Headphone Output(s):
N/A
Input(s):
Microphone N/A
Minimum Illumination:
7 Lux (0 Lux with
NightShot Plus Infrared System)
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Lens:
Vario-Tessar®:Yes
Zoom:
12X, 480X (Digital)
Focus:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
35mm Conversion:
44-880mm (4:3)-Camera
48-960mm
(16:9)-Memory
44-880mm
(4:3)-Camera
Focal Distance:
23-46mm; 390mm(Telemacro)
Aperture:
1.8-2.5
Exposure:
Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)
Shutter Speed:
1/2-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Power Consumption:
2.6W/3.0W/3.2W
(VF/LCD/VF LCD)
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Video Actual:
690K Pixels
Filter Diameter:
25mm
Weight:
14 oz (397 g) w/out Tape and Battery
Dimensions (WHD):
2 1/4" x 3 5/8" x 4 1/2"
(54.7 x 90 x 111.7mm)
Supplied Accessories:
Power
Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP50)
Handycam® Station (DRCA-C121)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-831)
Stereo AV Cable
USB Cable
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™
Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
UPC Code:
0272426697580
service and warranty
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
optional accessories
Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV
(ACC-DV)
High Capacity InfoLithium™ Batteries
(NP-FP50/FP70/FP90)
Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10 AC)
AC/DC Adaptor (DCC-L50B)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn
Last Updated 2005-06-28
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.
©2005 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, 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.
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
