Sony DCR-HC46 Specification Guide
DCR-HC46
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
Capture more video in greater detail with the DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. A 2.7" wide
LCD display and 3D Menu graphics offer a superb viewing experience. While a supplied Handycam
Station lets you share your memories and charge your battery. All of which makes a professional
process rather simple.
LCD display and 3D Menu graphics offer a superb viewing experience. While a supplied Handycam
Station lets you share your memories and charge your battery. All of which makes a professional
process rather simple.
Step-up
1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced
HAD™ CCD Imager
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
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
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
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.
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
Tessar® 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.
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
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.
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
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.
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital still images will be
sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station cradle
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.
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.
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
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.
either the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
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i.LINK® DV Interface
A digital high-speed bi-directional
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
more flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
System
Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLITHIUM®
Battery, the DCR-HC42 can continuously
record for up to 8 hours on a single full
charge, providing extra long battery
life.
Battery, the DCR-HC42 can continuously
record for up to 8 hours on a single full
charge, providing extra long battery
life.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach
& Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape,
Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach
& Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape,
Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony's Picture
Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony's Picture
Effect Modes. Effects available in
Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic.
Effects available in Playback mode:
Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and
Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic.
Effects available in Playback mode:
Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and
Solarize.
Fader
Enhance your personal videos by
adding professional looking fader
effects. Choose from Black, White,
Mosaic, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone, Dot
Enhance your personal videos by
adding professional looking fader
effects. Choose from Black, White,
Mosaic, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone, Dot
USB Streaming
Stay connected to family and friends
by broadcasting live video with audio
over the internet using the USB interface.
You can even playback your favorite
recorded scene on the camcorder's
by broadcasting live video with audio
over the internet using the USB interface.
You can even playback your favorite
recorded scene on the camcorder's
tape. It's like having your own video
conferencing system.
conferencing system.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people, so with a press of the
Easy Handycam button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people, so with a press of the
Easy Handycam button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out" leaving only the
buttons essential for recording
buttons essential for recording
operational.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Battery Information