Sony Handycam CCD-TRV328 User manual

FEATURES
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STEP-UP FEATURE
Video Hi8™Recording
Records outstanding video quality up to 400
lines of horizontal resolution with Hi-Fi sound
on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes.
1/6" CCD Imager, 320K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD imager with 200K (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.
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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.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to
English (Simplified), French, Spanish,
Portugese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.
Easy Dubbing
Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR
deck to make VHS copies of your home videos
quickly and easily. The camcorder will control
up to 59 brands of VCRs.
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 CCD-TRV328
can continuously record up to 16 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, Monotone and
Stripe.
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.
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.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy Handycam
button, most of the advanced functions of the
camcorder are “locked out”leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
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CCD-TRV328
Analog Handycam®Camcorder
Everything the budding camcorder user needs can
be found on the CCD-TRV328. A 2.5"
SwivelScreen™LCD is perfect for framing the action;
NightShot®Plus infrared system lets you capture the
image in low light or even total darkness as well as
Sony’s SteadyShot Image Stabilization system.
Sony’s exclusive InfoLithium®battery system displays
the exact number of minutes available on your
battery, so you never miss the shot.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device: 1/6" 320K Gross Pixel CCD
Video Actual: 200K 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: 1 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot®Plus Infrared System)
NightShot
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Infrared System: NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed: 1/60 –1/4000 (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 (Mono, Special)
USB: N/A
USB Streaming: N/A
Headphone Jack: N/A
Mic. Input: N/A
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Step)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 1.8W/2.7W/2.9W
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 Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30
InfoLithium®Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable,
Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap
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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
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Battery* Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time
(Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off
NP-FM30 175/115/105 min 115/185 min
NP-FM50 280/185/170 min 185/295 min
NP-QM71D 675/445/415 min 445/715 min
NP-FM91/QM91D 1010/670/625 min 670/1070 min
*Results may vary depending upon conditions
BATTERY LIFE
CCD-TRV328
Analog Handycam®Camcorder
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
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For more information:
1.800.352.SONY