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DCR-PC108/PC108E
SPECIFICATIONS
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2 *1
*1
“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association). Files in this format can have
additional information such as your
camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
and Information Technology Industries
Association). Files in this format can have
additional information such as your
camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
DCR-PC108: NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-PC108E: PAL color, CCIR standards
DCR-PC108E: PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using a DVM60
cassette)
cassette)
SP: 60 min
LP: 90 min
LP: 90 min
Fast forward/rewind time (using a DVM60
cassette)
cassette)
Approx. 2 min 40 s
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 1/2 in.)
10
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 1/2 in.)
10
×
(Opt ical), 120
×
(Digital)
F = 1.7 ~ 2.3
Focal length
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200
K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Input impedance
more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms), Output impedance
with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with DC
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k
Ω
(kilohms) (Ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
×
220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack)
battery pack)
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Storage temperature
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
°
F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Handycam Station DCRA-C111
S video input/output
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Chr
DCR-PC108: 0.286 Vp-p
DCR-PC108E: 0.3 Vp-p
Chr
DCR-PC108: 0.286 Vp-p
DCR-PC108E: 0.3 Vp-p
ominance signal:
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
4-pin mini DIN
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms))
Input impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)
Output impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
DV input/output
4-pin connector
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Storage temperature
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
°
F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56
×
31
×
100 mm (2 1/4
×
1 1/4
×
4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FF51)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.6 Wh (780 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
40.8
×
12.5
×
49.1 mm
(1 5/8
×
1/2
×
1 15/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
G
DCR-PC108: Approx. 680 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Device)
G
DCR-PC108: Approx. 680 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 800 000 pixels
ross:
E
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
ffective (still):
Effective (movie):
2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
In CAMERA-MEM:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
In CAMERA-MEM:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
5 1x (lux) (F 1.7)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*
During camera recording using the viewfinder
2.3 W
During camera recording using the LCD
2.6 W
2.3 W
During camera recording using the LCD
2.6 W
50
×
95
×
97 mm (2
×
3 3/4
×
3 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
380 g (13 oz) main unit only
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FF51
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FF51
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
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