Sony DCR-HC46 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 03/06/2009
DCR-HC46
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
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
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.
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.
4. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
5. Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
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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™
Pixel Gross: 1070K
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo™
Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately)
separately)
Recording and Playback Times: SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to
90 min.
Video Actual: 690K Pixels
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
Convenience
USB Streaming: Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic)
Accessory Shoe: N/A
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (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.
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
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Plus
Infrared System)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Slide Show Mode: No
Titling: Yes
Light/Flash: N/A
Movie Mode(s): MPEG
Scene Mode(s): Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Slide Show Mode: No
Titling: Yes
Light/Flash: N/A
Movie Mode(s): MPEG
Scene Mode(s): Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel,
Sepia, Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s): Flash Motion, Luminance, Old
Movie, Slow Shutter, Still, Trail
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Low Light Capability: NightShot® Plus
Fader Effect(s): Black, Dot, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap,
Low Light Capability: NightShot® Plus
Fader Effect(s): Black, Dot, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap,
White, Wipe
Video
Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning
System
Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
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)
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)
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" (123K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ Hybrid LCD Display
Hardware
Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station: Yes (Handycam Station®)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
Docking Station: Yes (Handycam Station®)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
Optics/Lens
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)
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
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
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
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Power
Power Consumption: 2.4W/2.7W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
System (NP-FP50)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
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Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 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
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)
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
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-
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)
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