Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Specifications

DCR-HC46

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

The DCR-HC46 is compact, stylish and packed with features including a supplied Handycam Station cradle that
provides a quick connection to sharing memories and charging the battery. Plus, a 1.0 Megapixel Imager and a 2.7"
LCD display capture more video in greater detail.

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Step-up

1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager

1/5.5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail and
clarity with exceptional video (up to 520 lines
of horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos and digital still
photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal
resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a
significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to
provide spectacular video performance.

12X Optical/800X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation and perfect renditions of subtle
tones.

2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ Hybrid LCD Display
(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity for both
16:9 and 4:3 apsect with improved
resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or playback.

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Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while utilizing
an interlaced scanning system. Digital still
images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System

Picture stabilization system thatuses motion
sensors to detect and compensate for
camera "shake" without compromising
picture quality like some other digital
stabilization systems.

Handycam Station

The supplied Handycam Station cradle
provides quick and easy connections to a
TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and
sharing video. Just placing the camcorder
on the Handycam Station instantly makes
the connections. No need to search for
cables or wires when charging or playing
back.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios for shooting with just the touch of a
button.

InfoLithium

® Battery with AccuPower™

Meter System

Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries,
Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries
are not subject to a life shortening "memory
effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™
meter displays the battery time remaining in
minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.

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i.LINK®

DV Interface

A digital high-speed bi-directional interface
which provides Audio/Video communication
between two compatible devices. This
connection allows for pure digital transfer
between devices equipped with an
IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders,
digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.

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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™

Media

Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

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Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting a
shadow on the subject. Images shot in the
Tele Macro Mode will have the subject
properly focused with the background
unfocussed so that the subject stands out.

Manual Focus

Allows the user to manually adjust the focus
of the camcorder using the touch panel.
Manual focusing also allows the user to
control the focus in difficult situations where
either the environment or the subject does
not allow the camcorder's auto focus to
perform optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.

NightShot

® Plus Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you
can capture natual looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects
up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared
system, but without the overall monochrome
color common with earlier low-

light

recording systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Controls

For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-HC46 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen.
This allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Stamina® Battery Power Management
System

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Picture Effects

Fader

USB Streaming

Easy Handycam Button

Battery Information

DCR-HC46

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 03/08/2006

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, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.

4. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

5. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick
logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/5.5" CCD

Pixel Gross:

1070K

Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory

Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media

Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60 min.,

LP: 90 min.

Video Actual:

690K Pixels

Still Actual:

1000K Pixels

Convenience

USB Streaming: Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes ( Super;

Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

White Balance:

Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO

™ Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity;
does not support high speed transfer function;
does not support Access Control security
function.

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination:

7 Lux (0 Lux with

NightShot

® Plus Infrared System)

Low Light Capability:

NightShot

® Plus

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: N/A
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®

)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®

)

USB Port(s):

Yes (1.1 compliant on Handycam

Station)

i.LINK®

Interface:

Yes (on Handycam® Station)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): N/A
Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input: N/A
S-Video Input(s): N/A
S-Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Hardware

LCD:

2.7" (123K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel

SwivelScreen™

Hybrid LCD Display

Lens Type:

Carl Zeiss

® Vario-Tessar®

Viewfinder:

Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

Yes (Handycam® Station)

Microphone: Yes (Built-in)

Optics

35mm Equivalent: 46-

628.5mm (16:9 Camera

Mode), 48-576mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 43.6

-

523.2mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 40-480mm (4:3
Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-f2.5

Exposure:

Touch Panel (24 steps)

Filter Diameter:

25mm

Focal Distance:

3.0-36mm; 350mm (Telemacro)

Focus:

Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/2-1/4000 (AE Mode)

Optical Zoom:

12X

Digital Zoom:

800X

Power

Power Consumption:

2.4W/2.7W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type:

InfoLithium® with AccuPower

™

Meter System (NP-FP50)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V

(AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft®

Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional

Supplied Software: Picture Package™ ver. 1.5

Video

Video Recording System:

2 Rotary Heads, Helical

Scanning System

Video Signal System:

NTSC color, EIA standards

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Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A

Dimensions

Weight:

15 oz (445g) with Tape and Battery

Measurements:

2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (65 x 79 x

113mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP50)
Handycam

® Station (DRCA-C151)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)
Stereo AV Cable
Lens Cap
USB Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™

Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)

Optional Accessories

Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC

-

FP71)

High Capacity InfoLithium

™ Batteries (NP

-

FP50/FP71/FP90)
Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Carrying Case (LCS-VAC)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R100)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
Av Composite Cables including S-Video (VMC-30FS)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)

UPC Code:

027242688742