Sony Handycam DCR-TRV18 Brochure

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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.

1/4" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager,
680K Pixels Gross

1/4" CCD with 340K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity,
with exceptional video and still image
performance. Realize good looking
digital still images utilizing 340K
(effective) pixels.

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.

Up to 500 Lines of Horizontal Resolution

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

®

optics, provide
outstanding video performance with up
to 500 horizontal lines of resolution.

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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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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

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Media

Digital Still Memory Mode

captures high quality still images

at 640 x 480 resolution, directly
onto Memory Stick media. Images are
stored in a JPEG format providing easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, 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-TRV18

Digital
Handycam

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Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/4", 680K Gross Pixels Advanced HAD CCD
Video Actual: 340K
Still Actual: 340K
F: 1.7-2.2
Focal Distance: 3.3-33mm
35mm Conversion: 42-420mm (Camera Mode)

42-420mm (Memory Mode)

Filter Diameter: 30mm
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual
Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with

NightShot

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Infrared System)

NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Memory Mode: Yes, 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 Steps)
Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft

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Windows®98SE, 2000,

Me, XP; Macintosh

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8.5.1 - 9.1**

Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.5W/3.3W/3.5W
Dimensions (WHD):

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

Weight: 1 lb 8 oz (705g) w/Battery
Supplied Accessories: AC-L10 Power Adapter/In Camera

Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery,
RMT-814 Wireless Remote Commander

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, 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
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
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

connector may not communicate with each other.
** Not compatible with USB Streaming.
©2002 Sony Electronics Inc.

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

Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
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DCR-TRV18

Memory Stick Media
640 x 480 Fine Standard

8MB 80 120
16MB 160 240
32MB 325 485
64MB 650 980

128MB 1310 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 125/90/85 min 100/135 min
NP-FM50 200/150/140 min 160/220 min
NP-FM70 415/310/295 min 335/450 min
NP-QM71 485/365/340 min 390/530 min
NP-FM91 725/550/520 min 585/785 min
NP-QM91 725/550/520 min 585/785 min
*Results may vary

BATTERY LIFE