- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number:DCR-HC46
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 0.69 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.07 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5.5"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Special Effects Sepia , Mosaic , Pastel , Monotone , Negative Art , Solarization
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Video Head Qty 2
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader , White fader , Mosaic fader , Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape , Spotlight , Beach & ski , Portrait mode , Sports lesson , Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program , Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1152 x 864
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP , SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 36 mm - F/1.8-2.5
- Focal Length 3 mm - 36 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.5
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Max focal length 36 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 25 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 48 - 576 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes End search
- Additional Features Touch-screen control , Progressive shutter system
- Analog to digital conversion No
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities , Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Lens cap , Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- 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
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME , MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 , 1 x A/V cable , USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 4.4 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs


