Sony DCR-TRV840 PIXELA ImageMixer 1.0, Handycam DCR-TRV840 User Manual

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.

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.

Backwards Compatible

Play back existing 8mm and Hi8 analog
recorded tapes.

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

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

520 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution

Enjoy digitally recorded video with 520
lines of horizontal resolution for
outstanding video quality comparable to
DV and DVD performance.

15X Optical/ 420X 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.

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3.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing a sharp detailed
image 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 1152x864 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 camcorder 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 terminal provides an easy way to
connect Digital Handycam camcorder to
computers for fast transfer of digital
images and MPEG movies stored on
Memory Stick media.

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.

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

DCR-TRV840

Digital
Handycam

®

Camcorder

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device: 1/4.7", 1070K Gross Pixels CCD
Video Actual: 690K Pixels
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
F: 1.6 – 2.4
Focal Distance: 3.6 – 54mm
35mm Conversion: (Camera Mode) 48 – 720mm

(Memory Mode) 40 - 600mm

Filter Diameter: 37mm
Optical Zoom: 15X
Digital Zoom: 420X
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

®

Infrared System)

NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Memory Mode: Yes, 1152 x 864, 640 x 480
MPEG Movie EX: Yes, 320 x 240, 160 x 112
Viewfinder: Black and White (113K)
LCD: 3.5" Color, 123K Pixels
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Intelligent)
Portable Printer Capable: Yes
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (S-Video/Mini A/V)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
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 (Stereo, Mini)
Mic-Input: Yes (Stereo)
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 3.5W/4.5W/4.7W
Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft

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Windows®98SE, 2000,

Me, XP; Macintosh

®

8.5.1 - 9.1**

Dimensions (WHD): 3

3

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

(85mm x 101mm x 207mm)

Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz (1015g) w/Battery
Supplied Accessories: AC-L10 Power Adapter/In Camera

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

®

Remote, 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
14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital

Stereo
Photo Mode
Photo Save
Playback Zoom
PIM (Print Image Matching)

Print Mark
Digital Program Editing
Program AE (Auto Exposure)

Modes
Picture Effect Modes
Digital Picture Effects
Fader Modes
Interval/Frame Recording
AE Bracketing

* 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, 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.

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

PVP-MSH Portable Video Printer

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-670RM Remote Control Tripod
VCT-570RM Remote Control Tripod
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod

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DCR-TRV840

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 85/65/60 min 75/105 min
NP-FM50 140/105/100 min 125/170 min
NP-FM70 295/225/215 min 265/355 min
NP-QM71 340/265/250 min 305/415 min
NP-FM91 520/400/380 min 465/625 min
NP-QM91 520/400/380 min 465/625 min
*Results may vary

BATTERY LIFE