For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, Continued ,

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDR-HC3 Serial No. Model No. ACNo.

The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is displayed in SD (standard definition).
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 42)
Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV.
For details on Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 113.
Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 42)
Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Dubbing to other video devices (p. 74)
Connecting to an HDV1080i device
An optional i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) quality.
Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device
Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) quality to enable copying.
Connecting to a computer (p. 84)
Copying Memory Stick Duo still images to a computer

See page 84.

Copying movies on a tape to a computer
The computer will need to be set up differently, depending on whether HDV or DV format video is to be copied. See page 87 for details.
E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
The cassette tape and Memory Stick Duo are not included. See page 6, 112 and 114 for compatible cassettes and Memory Stick Duo for your camcorder.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) (p. 15, 116)
Battery terminal cover (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)
Attached to the camcorder.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Power cord (1) (p. 15)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 40)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74)
Component video cable (1) (p. 42)
USB cable (1) (p. 81, 84)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (P series) (p. 116) after attaching it to your camcorder.

You can play back recorded pictures (p. 31), or change the settings (p. 48) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 70).
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen (p. 38).

1 Touch

DISP/BATT INFO Touch the button on the LCD screen.

1/3 60min

:: DISP GUIDE SMOOTH SLWREC EXPOSURE MENU DIAL SET TELE MACRO
Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel. If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) (p. 120).
Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 26).

2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].

S e l e c t a r e a fo r g u i d e.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code) on or off.

DISP GUIDE

The indicators vary depending on the settings.
Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued)
3 Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch / to toggle. When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display.
DISP GUIDE END FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT: OFF

To finish the operation

Touch [END].
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

T Image delete button (80) U Tape playback select button (31) V Previous/Next image button (31) W Index screen display button (31) X Image protection mark (81) Y Print mark (80)
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes
You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 21) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE].

( ) is a reference page.

Center

Indicator Meaning

Color Slow Shutter (56) PictBridge connecting (81) EZ Warning (107) NightShot (33) Super NightShot (55)

Upper left

Upper right

Bottom

Indicator

Meaning

AE SHIFT (54) Bottom Center WB SHIFT (54) Picture effect (62) Digital effect (61)
9 Recording format (65) AUDIO MODE (66)* SP LP Recording mode (66)* Self-timer recording (56) WIDE SELECT (66)* QUICK REC (70)** Interval photo recording (63) Flash light (55)
Manual focus (54) PROGRAM AE (52) Sharpness (54)
Backlight (33) White balance (53) SteadyShot off (57) Zebra (56) Tele macro (55) CAMERA COLOR (54) CONV.LENS (57) SPOT METER (52)/ EXPOSURE (53)
HDV input/ DV input (78) HDV output/ DV output (43, 76) i.LINK connection (42, 76, 78) Zero set memory (40) Slide show (61) LCD backlight off (20)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures in the DV format. ** The setting can be made only for the pictures in the HDV format.

Other indicator

Information (108)
Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 30).
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Touch t
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
END SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch t
60min END SEARCH EXECUTING

STBY 0:00:00

1 0:00:00

CANCEL

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.
Touch here to cancel the operation.

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp.
2 Press SEARCH M. 2. 3 Press.(Previous)/>(Next)
3 to select a recording date.

60 min 0:00:00:min

DATE -01 SEACH

P.MENU

Press STOP 4.
The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Playing the picture on a TV
Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 28) before connecting.
Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors

High definition TV

HD (high definition) image quality*
An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

COMPONENT IN AUDIO

i.LINK (for HDV1080i)

t (p. 43)

t (p. 44)

16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

SD (standard definition) image quality*
An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format (SD image quality) and played back. A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

i.LINK

S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO/AUDIO

t (p. 45)
Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK cable. * Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection.

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
Connecting to a high definition TV

: Signal flow

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 65) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 67)

(Red) (White) (Yellow)

An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

HDMI cable (optional)

HDMI IN
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 65)
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 77) cannot be output. Your TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. Continued ,

may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.

WIDE SELECT

You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected when recording. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

B 16:9 WIDE

Records pictures to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.
Records pictures to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 68).

AUDIO MODE

Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

REC FORMAT

You can select a recording format. B HDV1080i ( DV ( ) )
Records in the HDV1080i specification. Records in the DV format.
When you output the recording picture using an i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.

B 12BIT

16BIT (
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).
When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.

DV SET

The following functions are available when recording in DV format. x REC MODE (Recording mode)
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.
x AUDIO MIX You can monitor the sound recorded with audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording on the tape during playback.

AUDIO MIX

0:00:00:00

B SP (SP)

LP (LP)
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play).
If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture
Touch ST1 / ST2 to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch.
The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

VOLUME

Touch (p. 31). / to adjust the volume

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.
When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
You can also adjust the setting using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 72).

MULTI-SOUND

You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound. B STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound).
x LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with /.
Low intensity High intensity

Pointing the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.

DATA CODE

During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording.
Data code is not displayed.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 40).
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

60min 0:00:00:00

REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)

100 AWB F1. 8 9dB

A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value
The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a Memory Stick Duo are played back. appears for a picture recorded using a flash. In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and time are displayed in the same area. If you record a picture without setting the clock, [--- -----] and [--:--:--] will appear. During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME].
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

Cancels the melody.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

REMAINING

B AUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.
When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. When you touch (Play/Pause).

MENU ROTATE

B NORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by touching.

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching.
Always displays the remaining tape indicator.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5 min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.

TIME/LANGU. menu

(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE) See page 48 for details on selecting menu items.

See page 23.

The camcorder is not automatically turned off.
When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

WORLD TIME

When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a Memory Stick Duo. Be sure to insert a cassette or a Memory Stick Duo for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using an i.LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.
HDV1080i compatible device
AV device with i.LINK jack

t HD quality

t SD quality

To i.LINK connector

HDV/DV
To HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required.

(Continued)

6 Start playing the cassette on your
VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2 Set the input signal of your
camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p. 65).
7 Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.

8 Stop recording.

Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE].

9 Touch

3 Connect your VCR as a player to
your camcorder. When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the input signal ( or ) will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will not be recorded).
You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DV format. Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. You cannot record the picture and sound separately. If you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly. When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder.
4 Insert a cassette into the VCR. 5 Operate your camcorder to record
movies. Touch t[ [REC PAUSE]. REC CTRL] t
If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the item is displayed.
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo
You can record still images on a Memory Stick Duo. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a Memory Stick Duo inserted into your camcorder.
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in

Recording movies.

2 Start playing the cassette.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.
2 Search and record the scene you
want to record. Touch (Play) to play back the tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.
The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the Memory Stick Duo are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the Memory Stick Duo. Still images will be fixed to image size [ 1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format. Still images will be fixed to image size [ 0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when playing back in the DV format (p. 59). You cannot record still images while using PB zoom.
Deleting recorded pictures from the Memory Stick Duo
Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specific information (Print mark/

Image protection)

When you are using a Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is not set to the write-protect position (p. 114).

60min 60 min 0001

1 / MEMORY PLAY
Selecting still images for printing (Print mark)
3 Select a picture you want to

delete with /.

To delete all pictures at once, select [ ALL ERASE] (p. 59).
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out (You cannot specify the number of printouts).

4 Touch

t [YES].
The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted.
You can delete pictures on the index screen (p. 31). You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Touch t [ DELETE] t the picture you want to delete t t [YES]. Pictures cannot be deleted when a Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab is set to the write-protect position (p. 114), or when the selected picture is protected (p. 81).

t [PRINT MARK].

3 Touch the image that you want to

print out later.

PRINT MARK

appears.

1010002 2/ 10

t [END].

To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
Do not mark images on your camcorder if the Memory Stick Duo already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on using the other device.

Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 66).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording.
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
You cannot monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy pictures with the USB cable.
You cannot view still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer screen.
Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB SELECT] to [ Memory Stick] (p. 64). The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder to the computer again.

Your computer freezes.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] of (STANDARD SET) correctly according to the connected device. During the Easy Handycam operation, set the menu after canceling the Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 86).
[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen.
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [ Memory Stick] (p. 64). Insert a Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder. Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder to the computer again.
You cannot copy images to the Windows computer.
Display pictures recorded on a Memory Stick Duo with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click the icon for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk]. It may take some time until the drive is recognized. 3 Double-click the desired image file.

As of 1st of February, 2006 (including models on sale in the near future)

Gold-plated connector

Some models are not available, depending on the country or region.

About the Memory Stick

A Memory Stick is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. You can use only a Memory Stick Duo, which is about the half size of a standard Memory Stick in your camcorder. However, appearance on the list below does not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder.
Types of Memory Stick Recording/ Playback Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use.
On a Memory Stick Duo with a write-protect tab
You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo with a small tapered object, to the write-protect position.
Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo*1 (without MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo*1 (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo *1

a a*2*3 a*3 a*2*3

Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for, and may occur in the following cases:
If you eject the Memory Stick Duo, turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick Duo (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). If you use the Memory Stick Duo near magnets or magnetic fields.
*1 A Memory Stick Duo is about half the size of a standard Memory Stick. *2 The types of Memory Stick that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used. *3 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is.JPG. File names of still images: 101- 0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. A Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

x On a Memory Stick PRO Duo
The maximum memory capacity of a Memory Stick PRO Duo that can be used on your camcorder is 2 GB.
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
This unit is compatible with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. InfoLITHIUM P series battery packs have the mark.
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/FP90. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear.
About the remaining battery time indicator
When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
About storage of the battery pack

1 Remove the 2 screws on the lower left and right sides of the finder lens block using a screwdriver. 2 Slide the finder lens block in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
3 Remove dust from the finder lens
block with a camera lens blower, etc.
1 Remove the 2 screws beneath and on the right side of the finder using a screwdriver. 2 Slide the eyecup in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
The finder lens block is a precision part. You cannot disassemble it further. Do not touch the window or lens of the finder lens block.

Specifications

4 Remove dust from the inside area
where the finder lens block was attached with a camera blower.

System

Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2*1 Audio recording system (HDV) Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2, Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) transfer rate: 384 kbps Audio recording system (DV) Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed (HDV) Approx. 18.81 mm/s Tape speed (DV) SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (HDV) 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Recording/playback time (DV) SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette) LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60 cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color)
You cannot disassemble your camcorder further because it is a precision component.
5 Reassemble by following steps 1
to 4 in reverse. x Caution Do not remove any other screws. Remove only the screws that attach the finder lens block to the eyecup.
Specifications (Continued)
Image device 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 10 (Optical), 20 , 80 (Digital) Focal length f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE *2 : 41.3 ~ 485 mm (1 11/16 ~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~ 594 mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3), 40.4 ~ 404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9) F1.8 ~ 2.9 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination 5 1x (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

HDR-HC3

HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder
The HDR-HC3 is everything youve come to expect from the industrys smallest and lightest camcorder as of February 1, 2006, plus a few extras. Instantly switch back and forth between HD and SD Recording Modes, capture 4.0 Megapixel still images, and enjoy unprecedented detail and color reproduction with the ClearVid CMOS Sensor.
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image performance (4.0 Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. HDV Recording Format From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony s HDR-HC3 camcorder is the industry's smallest and lightest HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player (as of February 1, 2006). Now you can record all your memories in true highdefinition video. Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording The HDR-HC3 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on a standard MiniDV cassette. Real-Time HD Codec Engine Sony developed a Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used for SD recording. 10X Optical / 80XDigital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss VarioSonnar T* Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfectg renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare. 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD plus Display (211K Pixels) The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with imporoved resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media3 Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or shairing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Dual Record While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture a 2.3 Megapixel still image directly to Memory Stick Duo media. Assignable Dial Built into the lens body of the camera, the assignable dial can be used not only for focus or exposure, but may also be customized by the user to control Auto Exposure (AE) Shift, Exposure, Focus and White Balance (WB) Shift. In playback mode it allows you to control the volume. Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. Cinematic Mode Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, the HDR-HC3 Cinematic mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your recordings. i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394)2 A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs. Tele Macro Function Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out. Active Interface Shoe Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and twoway communication to those accessories. 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.

Step-up

Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVid CMOS Sensor Pixel Gross: 2100K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: 60 minutes; Standard Definition: SP=60 min., LP=90 min. Video Actual: 1434K Pixels (16:9), 1076K Pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 1493K Pixles (16:9), 1991K Pixles (4:3)
Power Consumption: 4.1W/4.4W - HDV; 3.9W/4.2W - DV (VF/LCD) Battery Type: InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FP60)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software: N/A
Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A Format(s) Supported: HDV 1080i and MiniDV

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes ( Super; Electronic) Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push 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 Movie Mode(s): N/A

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. (600g) with Tape and Battery Measurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/8" x 5 1/2" (82 x 78 x 139mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200) InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60) Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-831) A/V Cable Component Video Cable USB Cable

Optional Accessories

Starter Kit (ACC-FP71) Rechargeable InfoLithium Batteries (NPFP50/FP71/FP90) AC Charger & Power Supply (BC-TRP) Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS) Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0630X) High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG07630X) Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-2030X) High Grade Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-HG2030) Video Light (HVL-HL1) Video Light & Flash (HVL-HFL1) Tripod (VCT-R640) Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK) Soft Case (LCM-HCF) Carrying Case (LCS-VA30) Witeless Bluetooth Microphone with Center Channel Capability (ECM-HW1) Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1) A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS) Sports Pack (SPK-HCB) Professional MiniDV Cassette for High Definition Recording (DVM-63HD) Color: Black

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini) Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK)2 Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK)2 USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant) i.LINK Interface: Yes2 Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes Headphone Jack: N/A Microphone Input: N/A Remote Jack: N/A S-Video Input(s): N/A S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory) HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes

Hardware

LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel SwivelScreen Clear Photo LCD plus Display Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels Docking Station: N/A Microphone: Yes (Built-in)

Optics

35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4404mm (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 (Assignable Dial) Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/20 - 1/500 (AE Mode) Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 80X Resolution: 2MP
1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium batteries. 2. 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. 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 MB's is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Advanced HAD, CineFrame, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Screen Images Simulated

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Last Updated: 02/15/2006