Sony Handycam DCR-TRV240 Brochure

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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Backwards Compatible

Play back existing 8mm and Hi8 analog
recorded tapes.

1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross

1/6" CCD imager with 290K (effective)
pixels provides great detail and clarity, with
exceptional digital video performance.

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.

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25X Optical/700X 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 that

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

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.

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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 camcorder directly into a PC
via the i.LINK

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* 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.

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 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-TRV240 can record up to
10 hours on one complete charge,
providing extra long battery life.

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

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*

interface/connector compatible computers.

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.

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.

Digital Program Editing

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

®

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interface/connector to another compatible
i.LINK

®*

camcorder, or via infra-red
remote to an analog VCR. Controls both
Sony and other brand camcorder and
VCRs.

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

DCR-TRV240

Digital
Handycam

®

Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/6", 460K Gross Pixels CCD
Video Actual: 290K Pixels
Still Actual: N/A
F: 1.6 – 2.7
Focal Distance: 2.4 – 60mm
35mm Conversion: 42 – 1050mm
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Optical Zoom: 25X
Digital Zoom: 700X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)
Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

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Infrared System)

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: Yes (Intelligent)
Portable Printer Capable: No
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (S-Video/Mini A/V)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo)
i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
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
Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 3.0W/3.8W/4.0W
Software OS Compatibility:

Microsoft®Windows®98SE, 2000,

Me, XP; Macintosh

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8.5.1 - 9.1**

Dimensions (WHD): 3

3

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

(85mm x 101mm x 206mm)

Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz (965g) w/Battery
Supplied Accessories: AC-L10 Power Adapter/In Camera

Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium

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Rechargeable Battery,

RMT-814 Wireless Remote Commander

®

Remote, 2 AA
Batteries, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB
Cable, PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.0 Software/USB Driver

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Program AE (Auto Exposure)

Modes
Picture Effect Modes
Digital Picture Effects

Fader Modes
Interval/Frame Recording
Intelligent Accessory Shoe

* 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, 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 100/80/75 min 80/110 min
NP-FM50 165/130/120 min 130/180 min
NP-FM70 345/270/255 min 270/370 min
NP-QM71 400/315/300 min 315/430 min
NP-FM91 605/475/455 min 475/645 min
NP-QM91 605/475/455 min 475/645 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-670RM Remote Control

Tripod
VCT-570RM 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-TRV240