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DCR-HC44E/HC46/HC46E_L1
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*
1
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 690 000 pixels
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 690 000 pixels
Lens
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
12
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
12
× (Optical), 800 ×
(Digital)
Focal length
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
f=3.0 ~ 36 mm (1/8 ~ 1 7/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
46 ~ 628.5 mm (1 13/16 ~ 24 3/4 in.)
(16:9)*
f=3.0 ~ 36 mm (1/8 ~ 1 7/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
46 ~ 628.5 mm (1 13/16 ~ 24 3/4 in.)
(16:9)*
2
48 ~ 576 mm (1 15/16 ~ 22 3/4 in.)
(4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
43.6 ~ 523.2 mm (1 3/4 ~ 20 5/8 in.)
(16:9)
40 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 ~ 19 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.5
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
(4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
43.6 ~ 523.2 mm (1 3/4 ~ 20 5/8 in.)
(16:9)
40 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 ~ 19 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.5
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (NightShot plus function)*
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (NightShot plus function)*
3
*
1
“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recording.
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recording.
*
2
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures
are actual figures resulting from wide
angle pixel read-out.
are actual figures resulting from wide
angle pixel read-out.
*
3
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark
can be shot with infrared lighting.
can be shot with infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/HC94E:
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E:
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
× 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.4 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.7 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.4 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.7 W
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20
°C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E:
65
65
×
79
× 113 mm
(2 5/8
× 3 1/8 ×
4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-HC44E/HC46E:
380 g (13 oz) main unit only,
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette
380 g (13 oz) main unit only,
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor (1)
Main lead (1)
Main lead (1)
Handycam Station (1)
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens cap (1)
(DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
NP-FP50
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver. 1.5.1” (1)
21-pin adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 6.
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens cap (1)
(DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
NP-FP50
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver. 1.5.1” (1)
21-pin adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 6.
Handycam Station Input/Output
connectors
DCRA-C150 (DCR-HC44E/HC94E)
connectors
DCRA-C150 (DCR-HC44E/HC94E)
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
DV output
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
connector S100)
DCRA-C151 (DCR-HC46E)
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
DV input/output
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
connector S100)
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20
°C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56
×
31
×
100 mm (2 1/4
×
1 1/4
×
4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the mains lead
*
See the label on the AC Adaptor for
other specifications.
other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP50 (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/
HC96E)
NP-FP50 (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/
HC96E)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.9 Wh (680 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8
×
18.5
× 45.0 mm
(1 5/16
×
3/4
×
1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of
DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E.
DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E.
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