Sony DCR-TRV260 Marketing Specifications

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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