Sony HXR-MC1 - Manual (Page 6)

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Battery pack
Other Functions of HXR-MC1
Still Picture Recording
Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can be
recorded (when recording at 4:3).
Dual Recording
The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture
recording even when shooting a movie. A high-resolution still
picture of approximately 2.3M pixels can be recorded simply
by pushing the PHOTO button of the control unit during movie
shooting.
Creating Still Pictures out of Movies
It is possible to create still pictures of approximately 2.1M pixels
from recorded pictures. Even after shooting a movie, it is
possible to render any decisive moment into a still picture.
Smooth Slow Recording Function
By capturing images with 4 times the number of fields
compared to the normal rate of shooting per second, it is
possible to record high-speed movements that would be
impossible for the human eye to catch completely*.
* Simultaneous sound recording is not available. The picture
quality becomes lower than when shot in normal mode.
Equipped with Touch Screen LCD Panel with HOME and
OPTION MENU
As it’s equipped with Sony’s unique touch panel LCD panel, setup
during shooting or video operation can be carried out easily
simply by touching the LCD panel. You can shoot, play back
video, change settings, and edit pictures by selecting a
category from the “HOME MENU”, which is the doorway to the
features. Also with “OPTION MENU”, you can directly access to
the detailed camera settings and make the settings easily 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 pictures (thumbnails). Simply by touching
the scene you want to see among
the list of thumbnails displayed, you
can easily play it back. If one piece
of shooting is one file, the first scene
of each file is the thumbnail.
Film Roll Index
It is equipped with the “Film Roll Index”, which can display
the index at certain intervals, not only the beginning of each
scene but also the contents of a movie scene. This makes it
easier for you to search for a scene you want to watch. The
index display intervals can be selected from 3 seconds,
6 seconds, 12 seconds, 1 minute and 5 minutes.
File Splits
It is possible to delete unwanted parts by splitting a file on the
control unit.
Play List
You can create a “Play List” by selecting your favorites from the
original movies.
LCD screen Speaker
Power zoom
lever
Camera
recording
lamp
START/STOP
CAM CTRL dial
"Memory Stick
PRO Duo"
media slot
HOLD switch POWER switch
Controller hook
attachment/Tripod
receptacle
Controller hook
10x optical
zoom lens
Built-in microphone
Cable to main unit
{fixed 2.8m (1101/8 inch)}
Tripod receptacle
Camera unit Main unit
DC IN
jack
USB jack
A/V
Remote
Connector
HDMI OUT
jack
BATT
RELEASE
lever
Movie/Still
select button
MANUAL
button
DISPLAY/BATT
INFO button
PHOTO
button
Camera unit front view
Camera unit bottom view