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Sony DCR-TRV260 - Digital Handycam Camcorder User manual

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FEATURES
➤
STEP-UP FEATURE
➤
Digital8®Video Recording
Digital8 recording format delivers 3X
the color bandwidth of VHS with
significantly less video noise providing
stunning video performance. Digital8 records
digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV
on affordable Hi8™tapes.
➤
1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD imager with 290K (effective) pixels
provides great detail and clarity, with
exceptional analog video performance.
20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring
the action up close 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.
2.5" SwivelScreen™LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high-resolution 123K
pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing a sharp
detailed images for monitoring or playback.
InfoLithium®Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”.
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
SteadyShot®Picture Stabilization System
Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensory to detect and
compensate for camera “shake”
without compromising picture quality like some
other digital stabilization systems.
➤
USB Streaming
Stay connected with family and
friends by broadcasting live video
with audio, via the Internet with
the USB interface. You can even playback your
favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It’s like
having your own web camera or video
conferencing system.
➤
i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
NightShot®Plus Infrared System
With Sony’s NightShot®Infrared
system you can capture natural
looking video even when shooting
in low light up to 10 feet away using the built-in
infrared system without the monochrome color.
Stamina®Battery Power Management
System
Using the optional NP-QM91D
InfoLithium®battery the DCR-TRV260
can continuously record up to 12 hours
on one complete charge, providing extra long
battery life.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make
recording easy even when filming
in challenging situations. Choose
from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or
playing back videos with Sony’s
Picture Effect modes. Effects
available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and
Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode:
Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarize.
End Search
Advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds
of the recorded scene. This prevents
accidentally recording over previous recorded
videos.
Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding
professional looking fader effects. Choose
from Black, Mosaic, White, and Monotone.
Titling
Add professional looking titles to your videos,
select from 8 preset or 2 customized titles
with up to 22 characters.
Battery Information
Battery information is displayed
on the LCD when charging and
when the camera is turned off.
The display will show how much the battery is
charged in 10% increments and the
recordable time left using either the LCD or
the viewfinder.
Built-In White LED Light
Brightens your videos when shooting in low
light with low power consumption.
➤
Photo Mode
Using Sony's unique Adaptive
Frame Interpolation for better
image quality, you can store
hundreds of individual still images with 7
seconds of audio on the videotape.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to determine the
focus of their choosing by
adjusting the cameras focus ring
allowing more creativity and/or effects. Manual
focusing also allows the user to control the
cameras focus in difficult situations where
either the subject or environment does not
allow the cameras auto-focus to perform at an
optimal level.
Picture Package™Software
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
®
DCR-TRV260
Digital Handycam®Camcorder
The DCR-TRV260 is Sony’s entry level
Digital8®Handycam®Camcorder that
provides high quality digital video
recording, SteadyShot®image
stabilization, USB Streaming, and
20X Optical /990X Digital Zoom.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device:
1/6" 460K Gross Pixel CCD
Video Actual:
290K Pixels
Still Actual:
N/A
F:
1.6-2.4
Focal Distance:
2.5 –50mm
35mm Conversion:
42 –840mm
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Optical Zoom:
20X
Digital Zoom:
990X
Focusing:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)
Minimum Illumination:
4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot®Plus Infrared System)
NightShot
®
Infrared System:
NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed:
1/60 –1/4000 sec. (AE Mode)
Viewfinder:
Black and White, 90K Pixels
LCD:
2.5" Color (123K)
Accessory Shoe:
N/A
Video Input/Output:
No/Yes (S-Video, Mini)
Audio Input/Output:
No/Yes (Stereo, Special)
i.LINK
®
DV Interface (IEEE1394):
Yes
USB:
Yes
USB Streaming:
Yes
LANC (Accessory) Terminal:
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Mic. Input:
N/A
White Balance:
Auto
Exposure:
Yes, Dial (24 Step)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):
2.5W/3.4W/3.6W
Software OS Compatibility:
Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home
and Pro
Macintosh®OS X (10.1.5 or later)**
Dimensions (WHD):
3 3⁄8" x 3 7⁄8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
Weight:
1 lb. 11oz. (780g) without Tape and Battery
Supplied Accessories:
AC-L15 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30
InfoLithium®Rechargeable Battery, A/V Cable, Lens
Cap, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB
Driver (Picture Package™Software Ver. 1.0 for Sony)
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony, AccuPower, Handycam, Hi8, i.LINK, InfoLithium, NightShot, Picture Package, Stamina, SteadyShot,
SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a 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.
* 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.
** Not compatible with USB Streaming.
AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick
batteries
AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adaptor Quick Charger
PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger
DCC-L50 Car Battery Adaptor Cable
LCS-VA2 Carrying Case
LCS-VA1 Carrying Case
ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit
VCL-0637H Wide Angle Lens
VCL-HG0737X High Grade Wide Angle Lens
VCL-ES06A Wide Angle Lens
VCL-ES20A Telephoto Lens
VCL-R2037X High Grade Telephoto Lens
VF-R37K Natural Density Filter Kit
VF-37PK Polarizing Filter Kit
VCT-R610 Tripod
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
®
TM
Battery* Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time
(Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off
NP-FM30 125/90/80 min 100/150 min
NP-FM50 200/145/135 min 160/240 min
NP-QM71D 485/355/335 min 390/580 min
NP-QM91D 725/535/505 min 585/865 min
*Results may vary depending upon conditions
BATTERY LIFE
DCR-TRV260
Digital Handycam®Camcorder
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di
For more information:
1.800.352.SONY
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