The HVR-A1C is the smallest member of the Sony professional HDV family, and the latest product to be released after the successful launch of the HVR-Z1C and HVR-M10C professional HDV products. This product can record and playback 1080 50i under the HDV 1080i standard and support DVCAM and DV(SP) format recording and playback.
The HVR-A1C is Sony's smallest HDV‑family camcorder, offering 10× optical zoom, a 1/3‑inch CMOS sensor with about 3 MP resolution, and support for HDV, DVCAM and DV(SP) recording and playback. It includes professional audio inputs, a 2.7‑inch touch LCD, and built‑in down‑conversion for versatile workflow.
The manual lists detailed technical specifications such as lens focal length, power requirements (7.2 V battery or 8.4 V AC adapter), weight (≈670 g), and all video/audio connectors (i.LINK, XLR, mini‑jacks). It also enumerates the standard accessories supplied with the unit. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Optical Zoom | 10× |
|---|---|
| Lens Focal Length (16:9 mode) | 5.1–51 mm |
| Image Sensor | 1/3‑inch CMOS, ~2.97 MP |
| Recording Formats | HDV, DVCAM, DV(SP) |
| Power Supply | 7.2 V (battery) or 8.4 V (AC adapter) |
| Weight | ≈670 g |
It supports HDV, DVCAM and DV(SP) recording and playback.
The camcorder provides a 10× optical zoom.
It can be powered by a 7.2 V battery or an 8.4 V AC adapter.
The unit weighs approximately 670 g.