HXR-MC1500P

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Professional appearance improves your shooting style.

Advanced technology improves your shooting quality.
One of the defining characteristics of the HXR-MC1500 one-piece shoulder camcorder is its professional look and
shooting style, which can make the difference between success and failure when capturing an important scene or
memorable moment. When your wedding party moves indoors it’s time to switch on your camcorder battery light to
maintain good color quality and remove shadows from your subjects’ faces. Mounting your camcorder on a tripod allows
you to zoom in on the speaker at a business conference and avoid distracting camera movement.
Whether shooting a corporate communications promotion on a budget, a concert, music video or a wedding, the
HXR-MC1500 offers a wide variety of features necessary for serious videographers. While still light and easily portable,
actors, performers and clients know you mean business when you’re carrying a full-size camcorder on your shoulder.
Footage can be recorded directly onto a removable memory card in HD, high definition or SD, standard definition.
A 32 GB hard-wired internal flash memory storage system on board the HXR-MC1500, enables longer duration continuous
recording. Perfect for those occasions where you don’t want to be stopping the camera, such as music concerts or
business conference presentations.
This tapeless front-end solution for video acquisition is an ideal match for any type of non-linear editing system workflow.
Now you’ve got a cost-effective production package for DVD or Blu-ray content, that’s flexible enough to express your
creative ideas and meet your client’s requirements.
Wide-angle G Lens Exmor R CMOS Sensor with ClearVid Array
The HXR-MC1500 comes equipped with a sophisticated G Lens that incorporates An image sensor is one of the three key devices that determine the final image
Sony’s unique optical design technology and quality control, delivering quality and performance of a camcorder. The HXR-MC1500’s Exmor R CMOS sensor
exceptional performance on a par with some of the best lenses in the industry. is capable of producing superb image quality even in low-light conditions. Sony’s
The HXR-MC1500 has been optimized to perfectly complement the G Lens with unique imaging system incorporates exclusive back-illuminated technology that
an advanced image sensor and Sony’s famous image processing technology. places metal wiring beneath the photo diode (light-receiving material), enabling
This improves your shooting whether zooming in on the action, or getting a the CMOS sensor to utilize incidental light more efficiently. This doubles the
perspective on the big picture with the 29.8 mm wide angle in Video mode sensitivity of conventional CMOS sensors, and provides a dramatic boost in low-
(35mm equivalent). light performance that was previously
impossible to achieve. The Exmor R
sensor can achieve excellent results in
bright daylight as well in dimly lit
indoor scenes and outdoor night
scenes. Furthermore, with the HXR-
MC1500’s newly improved autofocus
in low-light conditions, the G Lens can
quickly achieve sharp focus on a Conventional Model
40mm 29.8mm (HXR-MC1500) moving subject.

Manual Lens Ring with

Assignable Parameters
Using the assignable lens ring, users
can manually adjust key parameters
like Focus, White Balance, Exposure, HXR-MC1500 (Exmor R)
AE Shift, Iris priority and Shutter
Speed priority. Users can control the
G Lens iris to create an out-of-focus Optical SteadyShot with
effect in the foreground or Active Mode
background. Shutter-speed can also
be controlled to create special The new Optical SteadyShot with
effects, such as the flowing motion of Active Mode ensures smooth
a waterfall or bird wings in flight etc. movement while recording footage in
various shooting situations. In addition,
Sony’s innovative 3-Way Shake-
Canceling technology adds electronic
roll stability for even smoother video
Ergonomically Designed
capture. This latest version of image
Handle stabilization technology realizes
The ergonomically designed handle images that are up to 10x steadier for
of the camcorder contains a wide angle shooting than conventional
convenient record button and zoom Optical SteadyShot images. As the user
control, essential for low position zooms in, an intelligent digital image
shooting. There are also cold shoes stabilizer starts to blend in and work
on the front and rear of the handle, together with its optical counterpart to
which allow for the attachment of two effectively reduce camera shake. This
different types of accessories. technology is also able to reduce
shake in the rolling direction that
commonly occurs when shooting while
walking.

Video/Audio output connectors

SteadyShot off

Long Operating Time with infoLITHIUM-L Series Battery

The HXR-MC1500 camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, which are compatible
with many types of Sony’s professional camcorders and genuine accessories. With the largest
capacity battery NP-F970, a maximum operating time of approximate 13 hours can be achieved SteadyShot w/Active Mode on
for AVCHD recording in FH mode.
* On Screen Image Simulated
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Efficiency and Operability on Readily Available DVDirect & Direct Copy
Memory Cards When the camcorder is connected to the optional DVDirect Express (VRD-P1) DVD
The camcorder is designed to record directly onto consumer memory cards, writer via a USB cable, a single press of the One Touch Disk button is all it takes to
which are affordable and easy to obtain at most stores. Also, a large capacity burn video footage directly onto a DVD - without using a PC. This model is also
32 GB solid-state memory comes built into the camera body. This combination equipped with a down-conversion function that enables DVD burning to SD picture
of removable and built-in memory is especially convenient when shooting a quality. Users can playback a DVD they just created simply by pressing the Play
documentary or news report on the move. When data has been backed up to a button on the DVDirect Express when the camcorder is connected.
HDD or downloaded to a PC for editing, you can simply reuse both the With Direct Copy you also have the option of quickly and easily backing up
removable memory cards and internal memory for your next assignment. valuable video data on an external hard disk drive, HDD - without using a PC.
Simply connect the camcorder using the supplied USB Adaptor Cable (VMC-UAM1).
Compatible Memory Cards
* For detailed information please refer to the specification
Easy Archive Solutions
sheet on the back of this brochure. SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Memory DVDirect
Internal memory: 32 GB* Compatible
PRO DuoTM Card
DVDirect devices
* When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion
• VRD-P1
bytes, a portion of which is used for system management • VRD-MC6
and/or application files.
The capacity that a user can use is approximately 31.5 GB.

The Revolutionary AVCHD File Format

* Cannot burn AVCHD FX mode recorded files to DVD of AVCHD disc.
AVCHD is an efficient data compression method that greatly reduces memory Can burn FX mode to DVD Video downconverting HD to SD. (VRD-MC6 doesn’t support downconverting.)
requirements. The new format allows tapeless recording with high image quality Direct Copy
and small file size. This is made possible by the revolutionary MPEG4 AVC/H.264
codec. Many consumer electronic devices already support AVCHD playback, and
more are on the way. Numerous major NLE software programs feature AVCHD
input and editing. The format is quickly becoming a universal standard for video.

External HDD
MPEG-2 for SD (Standard Definition)
Recording Format
1. Direct Copy is compatible with USB media that meets the following requirements
SD recording is available in addition to HD. The SD recording format uses • USB media that meets the USB2.0 requirement.
• For external HDD or USB memory under 2TB, an AC powered external HDD is recommended.
MPEG-2, which is the same compression codec as standard DVD video discs. If • USB media formatted in the FAT32 file system. In the case when USB media is not in FAT32 file system,
your project will end up on DVD then using this format can save you production reformatting is required and all data will be erased.
* There may be cases when USB media is not compatible with the Direct Copy function.
time and maintain the original image quality.* 2. When using Direct Copy the camcorder needs to be connected to AC power.
* Non-linear computer editing performance and quality may vary depending on the application 3. Using VMC-UAM1(supplied) cable when the HXR-MC1500 is connected to External HDD.
4. Connection via USB-hub is not supported.
software used.

How to Playback How to Archive

COMPONENT

Blu-ray Disc®
HDMI etc
Professional Monitor with
PlayStation3® COMPONENT input Memory Card Computer
HXR-MC1500
Caution : When backing up AVCHD data on the “Memory Stick” to Blu-ray Disc or
HDD mass storage copy all the files below the root folder. HDD mass storage
HDMI etc

Television with HDMI etc input

Memory Card *Windows® 7 offers AVCHD playback as

a standard feature
Computer

Accessories

Rechargeable Battery Pack AC Adaptor/Charger Tripod with RM-1BP Shotgun Microphone LED Battery Video Light Camcorder Support
2NP-F970 AC-VQL1B Remote Controller ECM-CG50BP HVL-LBPB VCT-SP1BP
VCT-PG11RMB

A LANC Remote Controller Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD / SDHC Memory Card DVDirect Express DVDirect
with Variable Speed Zooming MS-HX32A (32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB) SF-32N4 DVD Writer Multi-Function DVD Recorder
RM-1BP Memory Stick PRO Duo (32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB) VRD-P1 VRD-MC6
MS-MT32G (32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB)

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Specifications
HXR-MC1500P Camera Section
Genera Imaging device 1/4-inch type ExmorR CMOS with ClearVid pixel array
Mass (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup) 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) Pixel Gross: Approx.4200K Video Actual: Approx. 2650K (16:9)
(w/Hood, w/Eye Cup, 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz) Minimum illumination 3 lx (Low LUX mode, 1/25 shutter)
w/ Battery, w/Microphone, Shutter speed 1/6 - 1/10000 (Manual Shutter Speed Control)
w/ Recording Media, ) Iris F1.8 - F3.4
Dimension (W x H x D) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup) 255 × 232 × 456 mm (10 1/8 × 9 1/4× 18 inch) Slow & Quick Motion function 200 fps (fixed) as Smooth Slow Rec *The picture quality is degraded.
(w/Hood, w/Eye Cup, 255 × 234 × 464 mm (10 1/8 × 9 1/4 × 18 3/8 inch) (fps : Field per Sec.)
w/ Battery, w/Microphone, White balance Auto, outdoor (5800K), indoor (3200K), One-push (Touch panel)
w/ Recording Media, ) Inputs/Outputs
Power requirements Power Requirements 8.4 V / 7.2 V Mic input Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5 mm
(AC adaptor / Battery) A/V Output Pin Jack
Power consumption viewfinder - normal 3.4 W / 2.6 W Component Video Output Pin Jack
brightness (HD / SD) Remote Conector Stereo mini-minijack (ø2.5 mm)
LCD - normal brightness 3.4 W / 2.6 W USB USB device, Mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1)
(HD / SD)
Headphone output Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5 mm
Operating temperature 0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)
HDMI output HDMI connector (x 1)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)
Monitoring
Battery operating time Continuous recording time approx. 280 min (FH, LCD, NP-F570: fully charged batt.) 0.2 inch-type approx. 201 600 dots (300 x 224 x 3 [RGB]), 4:3 aspect ratio
Viewfinder
Recording format Video Format HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) Built-in LCD monitor 2.7 ClearPhoto LCD, approx. 230 400 dots (960 x 240), 16:9 aspect ratio
SD MPEG-2 PS Microphone
Audio Format HD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz 2ch Stereo microphone
SD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz Recording Media
Recording frame rate*1 AVCHD FX (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i / 16:9
Internal Memory 32 GB
AVCHD FH (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i / 16:9
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
AVCHD HQ (9 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50i / 16:9 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX*3
AVCHD LP (5 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50i / 16:9 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card*4
MPEG2 SD HQ (9 Mbps) 720 x 576/50i / 16:9, 4:3 Supplied Accessories
Recording/Playback time 175 min (2 h 55 m) with 32 GB Memory Stick PRO-HX Duo FX AC Adaptor [AC-L100], Rechargeable Battery Pack [NP-F570],
(24 Mbps) Dolby Digital 2ch recording Power cord, Microphone (Stereo) [ECM-PS1], Wind Screen, Eyecup,
Zoom ratio Sony G Lens, 12x (optical), 160x Digital Zoom Lens hood, Lens cap, Composite cable (RCA x3), USB cable (mini-B),
Focal length f = 2.9 to 34.8 mm (equivalent to f = 29.8 to 357.6 mm at 16:9 video USB Adaptor cable (for external HDD) [VMC-UAM1],
and still mode, f = 27.4 to 328.8 mm at 4:3 still mode, Application Software (CD-ROM) [PMB]
f = 36.5 to 438.0 mm at 4:3 video mode on 35 mm lens)*2 *1: Due to variable bitrate, 24 Mbps is the maximum bitrate for AVCHD FX mode and the average bitrate is being stated for FH, HQ and LP modes.
Focus Full range auto / Manual *2: The focal length is when SteadyShot mode is in Active mode Off.
Image stabilizer ON / OFF selectable *3: Compatible “Memory Stick” type: For AVCHD recording / Capacity: more than 1 GB, For Standard Definition recording / Capacity: more than 512 MB
Filter diameter 37 mm *4: Recommended Speed Class For AVCHD recording / Class 4 or higher, For Standard Definition recording / Class 2 or higher

Dimensions Supplied Accessories

255 (10 1/8)

100 (4)

PMB System Requirements

234 (9 1/4)
232 (9 1/4)
229 (9 1/8)

• Microsoft® Windows ® XP Service Pack3 (32 bit),

Windows Vista® Service Pack2 (32 bit / 64 bit),
127 (5)

Windows ® 7
• Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.26 GHz (for AVCHD playback)
• 1 GB of RAM
134 (5 3/8) 324 (12 7/8) • 500 MB available hard-disk space for installation
456 (18) • 1024 x 768 display
Unit: mm (inches) 464 (18 3/8) • DVD writable drive
• BD writable drive for Blu-ray video creation

Approximate Recording Time

HD movie (w / 2ch Audio) SD movie (w / 2ch Audio)
AVC HD 24M (FX) AVC HD 17M (FH) AVC HD 9M AVC HD 5M Internal Memory (32 GB) (w / 2ch Audio) STD 9M (HQ)
(1920 x 1080i) (1920 x 1080i) (HQ) (LP) AVC HD 24M (FX) 180 min 2 GB Memory Card 25 min
2 GB Memory Card 10 min 10 min 25 min 45 min AVC HD 17M (FH) 235 min 4 GB Memory Card 55 min
4 GB Memory Card 20 min 25 min 55 min 90 min AVC HD 9M (HQ) 470 min 8 GB Memory Card 115 min
8 GB Memory Card 40 min 55 min 110 min 190 min AVC HD 5M (LP) 800 min 16 GB Memory Card 230 min
16 GB Memory Card 85 min 110 min 220 min 380 min STD 9M (HQ) 485 min 32 GB Memory Card 465 min
32 GB Memory Card 175 min 225 min 455 min 770 min

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The values for weight and dimension are approximate.
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