Sony DCR-TRV25 User Manual

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1/4.7" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager,

1.0 Mega Pixels Gross

1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager

with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance. Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The Mega Pixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital photography performance.

Mini DV Recording

Mini DV digital recording format delivers 3X color bandwidth of VHS and lower signal to noise ratio compared to analog formats and provides stunning video performance.

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

The Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) enhanced CCD design allows for more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-tonoise ratio by up to 6dB (2X better than a standard CCD imager). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.

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520 Lines of Horizontal Resolution

Sony’s Advanced HAD™ CCD technology, combined with Carl Zeiss

optics, provide outstanding video performance with 520 horizontal lines of resolution.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

Vario-Sonnar Lens

Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom

The Carl Zeiss®Optical Zoom brings the action close up from far away. In addition, precision digital zoom interpolation technology means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)

The 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display 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.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot system that controls

an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick

Media

Digital Still Memory Mode

captures high quality Mega Pixel

still images up to 1152 x 864 resolution directly to Memory Stick

media. Images are stored in a JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for email, printing, or sharing with family and friends.

MPEG Movie EX Mode

Unlike other MPEG1 movies,

MPEG Movie EX will allow you to

record uninterrupted to the full capacity of the Memory Stick media. For example, the 128MB Memory Stick media will record up to 85 minutes of non-stop MPEG videos.

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.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed-through the Digital Handycam camcorders directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

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 for fast transfer of digital images and MPEG movies stored on Memory Stick media to the PC.

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.

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 0 Lux Recording 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.

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

DCR-TRV25

Digital Handycam

Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/4.7" 1,070K Gross Pixels, Advanced HAD™ CCD Video Actual: 690K Still Actual: 1,000K F: 1.8-2 Focal Distance: 3.7-37mm 35mm Conversion: 50-500mm (Camera Mode)

42-420mm (Memory Mode)

Filter Diameter: 30mm Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 120X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

Infrared

System)

NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter Shutter Speed: 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode) Memory Mode: Yes, 1152 x 864, 640 x 480 MPEG Movie EX Mode: Yes, 320 x 240, 160 x 112 Viewfinder: Color (113K) LCD: 2.5" Color (123K) Accessory Shoe: Yes (Intelligent) Portable Printer Capable: Yes Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Special and S-Video) Audio Input/Output: Yes/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: Yes (Mini, Stereo) Mic-Input: Yes (Stereo) White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Hold Exposure: Yes/Dial (24 Step) Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft

Windows®98SE, 2000,

Me, XP; Macintosh

8.5.1 - 9.1**

Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 3.4W/4.2W/4.5W Dimensions (WHD):

3" x 3 3⁄4" x 6 1⁄2" (76mm x 93mm x 162mm)

Weight: 1 lb 9 oz (725g) w/Battery Supplied Accessories: AC-L10 Power Adapter/In Camera

Charger, NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-814 Wireless Remote Commander

, 2 AA Batteries, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, 8MB Memory Stick Media, USB Cable, CD-ROM with USB Driver (PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.0)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Stamina®Power Management

System

Progressive Shutter System

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14 Bit DXP A/D Conversion Photo Mode

Photo Save Playback Zoom PIM (Print Image Matching)

Print Mark Digital Program Editing Picture Effect Modes Interval/Frame Recording Index Titling Intelligent Accessory Shoe AE Bracketing Burst Mode

* 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

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss is a trademark of Carl Zeiss. 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.

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-0630S Wide Angle Lens

VCL-R2030S Telephoto Lens VF-30PK Polarizing Filter Kits ECM-HS1 Stereo Zoom Microphone HVL-S3D 3-Watt Video Light HVL-IRH2 Infrared Light HVL-FDH3 3-Watt Flash/Video Light HVL-FH1100 High Quality Hinged

Flash VCT-870RM Remote Control Tripod VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod

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DCR-TRV25

Memory Stick 1152 x 864/ 640 x 480

Media Super Fine Fine Standard

8MB 12/40 25/80 37/120 16MB 25/80 50/160 74/240 32MB 51/160 100/325 150/485 64MB 100/325 205/650 300/980

128MB 205/650 415/1310 600/1970

MEMORY MODE

Memory Stick Email Mode Presentation Mode

Media (160 x 112) (320 x 240)

8MB 5 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec 16MB 10 min 40 sec 2 min 40 sec 32MB 21 min 20 sec 5 min 20 sec 64MB 42 min 40 sec 10 min 40 sec

128MB 85 min 20 sec 21 min 20 sec

MPEG MOVIE EX MODE

Battery* Rec Time

Playback Time

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

NP-FM30 90/70/65 min 90/125 min NP-FM50 145/115/105 min 150/200 min NP-FM70 305/245/225 min 310/415 min NP-QM71 355/285/265 min 365/485 min NP-FM91 535/430/400 min 550/725 min NP-QM91 535/430/400 min 550/725 min *Results may vary

BATTERY LIFE