DCR-TRV740

Digital Handycam Camcorder

F E AT U R E S

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.
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.
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization

System

An advanced version of Sonys 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.
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. Its like having your own web camera and video conferencing system. USB Interface USB terminal provides an easy way to connect Digital Handycam camcorders 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 Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Super NightShot and Color Slow Shutter With Sonys 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.
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).
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.
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.

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.

STEP-UP

F E AT U R E
A D D I T I O N A L F E AT U R E S
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 Intelligent Accessory Shoe AE Bracketing

BATTERY LIFE

Battery* (Fully charged) NP-FM30 NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM91 NP-QM91 *Results may vary Rec Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD 85/70/65 min 140/110/105 min 295/240/225 min 340/275/265 min 520/420/400 min 520/420/400 min Playback Time LCD On /Off 80/105 min 135/170 min 275/355 min 325/415 min 490/625 min 490/625 min
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
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

MEMORY MODE
Memory Stick Media 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB Super Fine 12/40 25/80 51/160 100/325 205/x 864/640 x 480 Fine Standard 25/80 37/120 50/160 74/240 100/325 150/485 205/650 300/980 415/1310 600/1970
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: 2.5" Color, 61K 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 /4.3W/4.5W Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft 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 2 oz (985g) w/Battery

MPEG MOVIE EX MODE

Memory Stick Media 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB Email Mode (160 x 112) 5 min 20 sec 10 min 40 sec 21 min 20 sec 42 min 40 sec 85 min 20 sec Presentation Mode (320 x 240) 1 min 20 sec 2 min 40 sec 5 min 20 sec 10 min 40 sec 21 min 20 sec

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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
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, CD-ROM with USB Driver (PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.0), USB Cable
* 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.
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