Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Specifications

The DCR-HC46 is compact, stylish and packed with features including a supplied Handycam Station cradle that
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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.
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® Vario-
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.
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.
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.
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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™
2
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.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
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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.
DCR-HC46
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
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