Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sony’s DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with lifelike color and tones, while the Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness. The DCR-HC46 makes transferring data a cinch via the included Handycam Station docking device. Now you can easily connect to television for viewing and to a USB-compatible PC (depending on chipset variation) for editing and sharing digital images and video. Choose the Sony DCR-HC64 camcorder, and record your memories with style.
Features
Resolution: 690 Kpix Video, 1.0 Mpix Still
Zoom: 12x Optical, 800x Digital
Display Screen Size: 2.7"
Viewfinder: Color, 123,000 pixels
Supported Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo Media*, Memory Stick Pro Duo Media*
Solarization, Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Negative Art
Digital Scene Transition
White fader, monotone fader, mosaic fader, black fader
Image Stabilizer
Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Indoor, outdoor
Still Image Format
JPEG
Memory / Storage
Media Type
Mini DV, Memory Stick Duo*, Memory Stick Pro Duo* *Some restrictions may apply. Please refer to the manufacturer site for details.
Image Storage
JPEG 1152 x 864
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens
Focal Length
3 mm to 36 mm
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-2.5
Optical Zoom
12x
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Filter Size
25 mm
Viewfinder
Electronic, color, 123,000 pixels
Display
Type
2.7" TFT Active Matrix LCD Display
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Display Format
123,000 pixels
Additional Features
Widescreen Video Capture, DV input, Low Lux / Night Mode, Digital Still Camera Function, End Search Mode, Touch-screen Control, Progressive Shutter System, Remote Control, Built-in Microphone
Connectivity
Connector Type
1 x composite video/audio output 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) 1 x USB 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x Memory Stick Duo
Power
1 x Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (included) 1 x External Power Adapter (included)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.1" x 2.6" x 4.4"
Weight
0.9 lbs.
System Compatibility
PC
Windows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional
Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
Includes in the Box
DCR-HC46 Camcorder Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery Handycam Station Remote Commander Remote Control Stereo AV Cable Lens Cap USB Cable CD-ROM with USB Driver
Sony DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Features
1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/5.5" Advanced HAD CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video and still image performance. This technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.
MiniDV Recording The DCR-HC46 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 and 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.
Progressive Shutter System The DCR-HC64 offers 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 that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.
2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display The large screen provides excellent viewing clarity for both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect 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.
Supplied Handycam Station The supplied Handycam Station 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.
Tele Macro Function This feature is 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 unfocused so that the subject stands out.
Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and Solarize.
Battery Information At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Sony DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Included Items
DCR-HC46 Camcorder
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger
InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
Handycam Station
Remote Commander Remote Control
Stereo AV Cable
Lens Cap
USB Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver
Sony DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Warranty Information
Warranty Length: 1 Year, Limited
Covers: 1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor
Details: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges. In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.
Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-7669
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
