DCR-HC42

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

The DCR-HC42 is stylish yet feature packed with a supplied Handycam Station for the convenient ability
to share your memories and charging your battery. Along with a 1 Megapixel CCD Imager and 2.7" Wide
(16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD your memories will be enhanced with more video captured.

Features
 Step-Up Feature  1.0 Megapixel 1070k (Gross) Advanced Handycam Station Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
HAD™ CCD Imager The supplied Handycam Station provides quick With Sony’s Super NightShot Plus Infrared
1/5.5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to System you can capture natural looking video,
Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing even when shooting in low light. Record subjects
provides stunning detail and clarity with the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared
exceptional video (up to 520 lines of horizontal makes the connections. No need to search for system, but without the overall monochrome color
resolution) and still image performance. cables or wires when charging or playing back. common with earlier low-light recording systems.
The Megapixel technology enhances your USB Streaming Stamina® Battery Power
digital videos and digital still photography Stay connected to family and friends by Management System4
performance. broadcasting live video with audio over the Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium® Battery,
MiniDV Recording internet using the USB interface. You can even the DCR-HC42 can continuously record for up to
Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, playback your favorite recorded scene on the 8 hours on a single full charge (with LCD screen
3X the color bandwidth and a significantly camcorder’s tape. It’s like having your own off), providing extra long battery life.
higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video conferencing system. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
video performance. i.LINK®1 DV Interface Program AE modes make recording easy even
12X Optical/480X Digital Zoom A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which when filming in challenging situations. Choose
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close provides Audio/Video communication between from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom two compatible devices. This connection allows Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming for pure digital transfer between devices equipped Picture Effects
is clearer, with less distortion than previous types with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, Get creative when recording or playing back your
of digital zooms. digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Vario-Tessar® Lens Meter System2 Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical Charge the battery at anytime because unlike available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony’s Monotone and Solarize.
flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not Battery Information
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. At the touch of a button, battery information is
perfect renditions of subtle tones. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the displayed on the LCD screen when charging and
Progressive Shutter System approximate battery time remaining in minutes, in when the camcorder is turned off. The display
A mechanical shutter system that provides either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. will show how much the battery is charged, in
progressive scan performance while utilizing an Picture Package™ Software 10% increments and the recordable time left
interlaced scanning system. Digital still images Easily organize still images and video, and when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. turn them into stunning music videos using Manual Focus
Analog To Digital Conversion with the supplied software. Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of
Pass-Through  Digital Still Memory Mode with the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video Memory Stick Duo™ Media focusing also allows the user to control the focus
source to digital video via the analog inputs. Capture still images at 1152x864 resolution, in difficult situations where either the environment
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy or the subject does not allow the camcorder’s
the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing auto focus to perform optimally, such as when
PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices. shooting through a window or in a crowded
PC editing of your analog footage. Tele Macro Function environment.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Useful for shooting close up shots, but without Easy Handycam Button
Stabilization System having the camcorder casting a shadow on the Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some
Picture stabilization system that uses motion subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam
sensors to detect and compensate for camera will have the subject properly focused with the button, most of the advanced features of the
“shake” without compromising picture quality like background unfocussed so that the subject camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
some other digital stabilization systems. stands out. buttons essential for recording operational.
 2.7" wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD  Active Interface Shoe
Display (123K Pixels) Provides a location directly on the camcorder
Provides excellent viewing clarity for both 4:3 on which to add optional accessories while
and 16:9 apsect with improved resolution. The providing power and two-way communication
high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates to those accessories.
up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback.

Sony. Engineered to be effortless.

DCR-HC42
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Specifications Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Special) Service and Warranty

Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
Imaging Device: 1/5.5" 1070K Gross Pixel CCD 1 Year Parts
Interface Connector for Handycam Station: Yes 90 Days Labor
Video Actual: 690K Pixels
USB: Yes (On Handycam Station) UPC Code: 027242669758
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
USB Streaming: Yes
F: 1.8 – 2.5 Optional Accessories
LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes
Focal Distance: 3 – 350mm (Telemacro) ACC-DVP Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV
Memory Stick® Compatibility3: Tested to support
35mm Conversion: 40 – 480mm (4:3) - Camera up to 1GB media capacity; does not support high NP-FP50/FP70/FP90 High Capacity InfoLithium®
46 – 628.5mm (16:9) - Camera speed transfer function; does not support Access Control Batteries
48 – 576mm (4:3) - Memory security function. ACV-QP10 AC Adaptor/Quick Charger
43.6 – 523.2 (16:9) - Memory
Headphone Jack: N/A DCC-L50B AC/DC Adaptor
Filter Diameter: 25mm
Mic. Input: N/A LCS-VA4 Carrying Case
Optical Zoom: 12X
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push LCS-VA5 Carrying Case
Digital Zoom: 480X VCL-2025S Telephoto Lens
Exposure: Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)
Carl Zeiss® Lens: Yes, Vario-Tessar® VCL-HG2025 High-Grade Telephoto Lens
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel) 2.6W/3.0W/3.2W VCL-HG0725 Wide Angle Lens
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes, Super Dimensions (WHD): 2 1/4"x3 5/8"x4 1/2" VCL-0625S Wide Angle Lens
SteadyShot (54.7x90x111.7mm) VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot Weight: 14.5 oz (410g) w/out Tape and Battery VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
Plus Infrared System)
Supplied Accessories: AC-L25 Power Adapter/
NightShot® Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus In-Camera Charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium® Rechargeable
Shutter Speed: 1/2 – 1/4000 (AE Mode) Battery, DRCA-C121 Handycam® Station,MSH-M8A
Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels Memory Stick Duo® Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick
Duo™ Adapter RMT-831 Remote Commander Remote
LCD: 2.7" Color Hyrid Touch Panel (123K) Control, Stereo AV Cable, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap,
Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software
Ver. 1.5 for Sony)

Battery Life4 Memory Mode3

Battery Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time Media Stick® Fine/Standard Fine/Standard Media Stick Fine/Standard Fine/Standard
(Fully Charged) VF/LCD/LCD Backlight off/VF+LCD LCD On/Off Media 640x480 (VGA) 1152x864 PRO Duo™ Media 640x480 (VGA) 1152x864

NP-FP50 105/90/105/85 min 105/135 min 8MB 50/120 15/37 256MB 1400/3550 445/1000
NP-FP70 225/190/225/180 min 225/280 min 16MB 96/240 30/74 512MB 2850/7200 900/2050
NP-FP90 400/345/400/320 min 400/500 min 32MB 190/485 61/150 1GB 5900/14500 1800/4200
64MB 390/980 120/300
128MB 780/1970 245/600

MPEG Movie Ex Mode3

Media Stick Duo™ Email Mode Presentation Media Stick Email Mode Presentation
Media 160x112 Mode 320x240 PRO Duo™ Media 160x112 Mode 320x240

8MB 5 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec 256MB 2 h 50 min 40 sec 42 min 40 sec
16MB 10 min 40 sec 2 min 40 sec 512MB 5 h 41 min 20 sec 1 h 25 min 20 sec
32MB 21 min 20 sec 5 min 20 sec 1GB 11 h 22 min 40 sec 2 h 50 min 40 sec
64MB 42 min 40 sec 10 min 40 sec
128MB 1 h 25 min 40 sec 21 min 20 sec

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.
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