Sony DCRTRV250 - Digital8 Camcorder With 2.5" LCD User manual

Digital Imaging Training Guide 31
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1/6" CCD 460K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD with 290K (effective) pixels
provides great detail and clarity, with
exceptional digital video performance (up
to 500 lines of horizontal resolution).
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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.
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20X Optical/700X 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 123K pixel LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp detailed
images for monitoring or playback.
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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.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to adjust the
camera's focus, allowing
more creativity and/or effects.
Manual focusing also allows the user to
control the camera's focus in
difficult situations.
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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.
Built-In Light (3 Watt)
Brightens your videos when shooting in
low light situations.
SteadyShot®Picture Stabilization System
Picture stabilization system that
uses motion sensors to
compensate for camera “shake”
without compromising picture quality like
some other digital stabilization systems.
NightShot®Infrared System
With Sony’s NightShot infrared
system you can capture video
even when shooting in total
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away
using the built-in infrared system.
Battery Information
Battery information is
momentarily displayed without
having to power on the
camcorder. Quickly access the battery's
status by pressing the Battery Info button.
The Recording Time Available is displayed
in minutes, on either the LCD screen or
viewfinder.
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.
Stamina®Battery Power Management
System
Using the optional NP-QM91D
InfoLithium®battery the
DCR-TRV250 can record up to
11 Hours on one complete charge,
providing extra long battery life.
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12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
16-bit recording offers the same,
outstanding sound quality as Compact
Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add
an additional audio track with compatible
audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK®*
interface compatible computers.
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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.
Digital Program Editing
Allows you to select a sequence of 20
scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK*
to another i.LINK camcorder, or via
infra-red remote to an analog VCR.
Controls both Sony and other brand's
camcorders and VCRs.
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
or 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, Black & White,
Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and
Mosaic. Effects available in Playback
mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black &
White and Solarize.
FEATURES
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STEP-UP FEATURE
DCR-TRV250
Digital
Handycam®Camcorder
The DCR-TRV250 is Sony’s entry level Digital8®Handycam®Camcorder
that provides high quality digital video recording, SteadyShot®image
stabilization, USB Streaming, and 20X Optical/700x Digital Zoom.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device: 1/6", 460K Gross Pixels 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: 700X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)
Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot®
Infrared System)
NightShot Infrared System: Yes
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (AE Mode)
Memory Mode: N/A
MPEG Movie Mode: N/A
Viewfinder: Black and White (113K)
LCD: 2.5" Color, 123K Pixels
Accessory Shoe: N/A
Video Input/Output: No/Yes (Mini A/V/S-Video)
Audio Input/Output: No/Yes (Stereo)
i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes (4 Pin)
USB Terminal: Yes
USB Streaming: Yes, 320 x 240 (up to 30 frames/sec.)
Headphone Jack: N/A
Mic-Input: N/A
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
Software OS Compatibility: USB Streaming Only; Microsoft®
Windows®98SE, 2000, Me, XP Home and Professional;
Macintosh®8.5.1-10.1**
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.6W/3.2W/3.4W
Dimensions (WHD): 3 5/8" x 4" x 7 7/8" (89mm x 101mm x 199mm)
Weight: 1 lb 12 oz (800g)
Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger,
NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-814
Wireless Remote Commander®Remote, 2 AA Batteries,
A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable,
CD-ROM with USB Driver (Pixela™ImageMixer
Software Ver. 1.5)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Fader Effects
LP Recording
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Remote Control
Titling
Pixela™ ImageMixer
CD-Rom Software
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All
products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
** Not compatible with USB Streaming.
©2003 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony, AccuPower, Digital8, Handycam, Hi8, i.LINK, InfoLithium, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows and NetMeeting are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered 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.
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Battery* Rec Time Playback Time
(Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off
NP-FM30 120/95/90 min 100/140 min
NP-FM50 195/155/145 min 165/230 min
NP-FM70 400/320/305 min 345/475 min
NP-QM71D 465/375/355 min 400/550 min
NP-FM90 600/490/460 min 520/715 min
NP-FM91 695/565/535 min 605/825 min
NP-QM91D 695/565/535 min 605/825 min
*Results may vary
BATTERY LIFE
AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for
Super Quick batteries
AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter
Quick Charger
PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger
DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter
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 Neutral Density
Filter Kit
VF-37PK Polarizing Filter Kit
VCT-670RM Remote Control
Tripod
VCT-570RM Remote Control
Tripod
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
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DCR-TRV250