DCR-TRV260

Digital Handycam Camcorder
The DCR-TRV260 is Sonys entry level Digital8 Handycam Camcorder that provides high quality digital video recording, SteadyShot image stabilization, USB Streaming, and 20X Optical / 990X Digital Zoom.

F E AT U R E S

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

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 or video conferencing system.
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.
1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross

i.LINK

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 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. 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.
* 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 Sonys 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 Sonys 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.

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.

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
Easy Handycam Button Multi-Language Menu

Battery* (Fully charged)

BATTERY LIFE
Continuous Playback Time LCD On/Off
Continuous Record Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Imaging Device: 1/6" 460K Gross Pixel CCD Video Actual: 290K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 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 38" x 3 78" 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)
NP-FM30 125/90/80 NP-FM50 200/145/135 NP-QM71D 485/355/335 NP-QM91D 725/535/505 *Results may vary depending upon
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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

Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di For more information: 1.800.352.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.