Sony DCR-TRV140 BROCHURE

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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 format records digital audio and video comparable to Mini DV on affordable Hi8™ tapes.

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1/4" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross

1/4" CCD imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance.

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Up to 500 Lines of Horizontal Resolution

Enjoy digitally recorded video with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution for outstanding video quality comparable to DV and DVD performance.

20X Optical/560X 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 (61K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 61K pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing a sharp detailed image for monitoring or playback.

SteadyShot®Picture Stabilization System

Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect

and compensate for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.

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i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication

between two devices equipped with a IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

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 and video conferencing system.

USB Interface

USB interface provides an easy way to connect the Digital Handycam camcorder to computers.

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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Super NightShot and Color Slow Shutter

With Sony’s Super NightShot, capture video in total darkness

(0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

Stamina®Power Management System

Using the optional NP-FM91 InfoLithium

battery the

DCR-TRV140 can record up to

10.5 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/connector 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.

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Playback Zoom

During video playback, pause mode, or while viewing still images, you can zoom in 2X closer. These newly cropped images can be viewed closer to see greater detail.

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Digital Program Editing

Allows you to select a sequence of 20 scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK

* interface/connector to another compatible i.LINK

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camcorder, or via infra-red remote to an analog VCR. Controls both Sony and other brand camcorder 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, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes.

Picture Effect Modes

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.

Digital Picture Effects

Expand your digital creative options by adding picture effects to your still images and videos. Choose from Still, Flash Motion, Luminance, Slow Shutter, Trail and Old Movie. Some effects may not be available in the Memory Mode.

Fader Modes

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects Choose from Black, Mosaic, Black & White, Bounce and Stripe.

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

DCR-TRV140

Digital Handycam

Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/4", 460K Gross Pixels CCD Video Actual: 290K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.4 – 2.9 Focal Distance: 3.6 – 72mm 35mm Conversion: 41 – 820mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 560X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial) Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

Infrared System)

Video Light: Built-in (3 watt) NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode) Viewfinder: Black and White (113K) LCD: 2.5" Color, 61K Pixels Accessory Shoe: N/A Portable Printer Capable: No Video Input/Output: No/Yes (S-Video/Mini A/V) Audio Input/Output: No/Yes (Stereo) i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes 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) Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.8W/3.5W/3.7W Software OS Compatibility:

Microsoft®Windows®98SE, 2000,

Me, XP;

Macintosh®8.5.1 - 9.1**

Dimensions (WHD): 3

/8" x 4 1/8" x 7 7/8"

(90mm x 102mm x 197mm)

Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz (935g) w/Battery Supplied Accessories: AC-L10 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 Ver. 1.0)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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Interval/Frame Recording

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Digital8, Handycam, Hi8, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows 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.

Battery* Rec Time

Playback Time

(Fully charged) VF/LCD / VF+LCD LCD On/Off

NP-FM30 110/85/ 80 min 85/115 min NP-FM50 180/140/135 min 140/185 min NP-FM70 370/295/275 min 295/385 min NP-QM71 430/340/ 325 min 345/445 min NP-FM91 645/520/ 490 min 520/670 min NP-QM91 645/520/ 490 min 520/670 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-R610 Tripod

VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod

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