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 8MM CAMCORDER

CCD-TRV138

Weight: 1 lb. 11 oz. (780g) main unit only; 2 lbs. (890g) inc. NP-FM30 Rechargeable battery pack, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap
Dimensions: 3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
4 Megapixel still capture in the DCR-DVD408 provides impressive clarity. While 5.1ch surround sound brings your videos to life. Images and video are directly recorded to DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL media formats. And Smooth Slow Recording lets you slow down fast paced action and displays it at a slower frame rate.
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Key Features
Video Hi8™ Recording :   Records outstanding video quality up to 400 lines of horizontal resolution with Hi-Fi sound on affordable 8mm and Hi8 tapes.
1/6" CCD Imager, 320K Pixels Gross :   1/6" CCD Imager with 200K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity along with exceptional analog video performance.
20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom :   The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, with the Digital Zoom and interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display3 (123K Pixels) :   Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System1 :   Charge the battery at anytime 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 either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Multi-Language Menu :   Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean or Traditional Chinese.
Easy Dubbing :   Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR to effortlessly make VHS copies of your home videos. The camcorder can control up to 59 brands of VCRs.
NightShot® Plus Infrared System :   With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system, without the monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems.
Stamina® Battery Power Management System2 :   Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the CCD-TRV138 can continuously record for up to 16 hours on a single full 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 or Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Effects :   Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic.
End Search :   Automatically advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally recording over previously recorded videos.
Fader Effect(s) :   Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe.
Titling :   Add professional looking titles to your video. Select from 8 presets, or customize 2 titles with up to 22 characters.
Battery Information :   At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Built-In White LED Light :   Brighten your video, and reduce shadows when shooting in low-light situations. The LED light uses considerably less power than bulb-based light systems, with the same light output.
Manual Focus :   Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the dial. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
Easy Handycam Button :   Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

Audio
Dolby® Digital Output :   AFM Hi-Fi Mono
Recording Format :   Monaural

Convenience
Accessory Shoe :   N/A
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility :   N/A
Minimum Illumination :   1 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Infrared System)
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization :   N/A
Still Image Mode(s) :   N/A
USB Streaming :   N/A
White Balance :   Auto

Convenience Features
Digital Picture Effect(s) :   N/A
Easy Operation :   Easy Dubbing, Easy Handycam® Button, End Search
Fader Effect(s) :   Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Light/Flash :   Built-in Light (White LED)/No
Low Light Capability :   NightShot® Plus
Movie Mode(s) :   MPEG2
Multiple Language Display :   Yes
PictBridge Compatible :   N/A
Picture Effect(s) :   Black & White, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Slim, Solarize, Stretch
Remote Control :   N/A
Scene Mode(s) :   Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
Slide Show Mode :   N/A
Titling :   Yes

Display
LCD Screen :   2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™ LCD Display3

General
Imaging Device :   1/6" CCD
Pixel Gross :   320K
Recording Media :   Standard 8mm, Hi8™ (sold separately)
Recording and Playback Times :   SP: up to 2 h, LP: up to 4 h, Fast Forward/Rewind Time: up to 5 min.(using 120 min. H8)
Still Actual :   N/A
Video Actual :   200K Pixels

Hardware
Docking Station :   N/A
Microphone :   Yes (Built-in)
Viewfinder :   Black and White (90K Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) :   N/A
Digital Audio/Video Input(s) :   N/A
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) :   N/A
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) :   N/A
Headphone Jack :   N/A
LANC Terminal :   N/A
Microphone Input :   N/A
Remote Jack :   N/A
S-Video Input(s) :   N/A
S-Video Output(s) :   N/A
USB Port(s) :   N/A
i.LINK® Interface :   N/A

Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent :   42-840mm
Aperture :   f1.6-f2.4
Digital Zoom :   990X
Exposure :   Dial (24 Steps)
Filter Diameter :   37mm
Focal Distance :   2.5-50mm
Focus :   Full Range Auto, Manual (Dial)
Lens Type :   Sony Lens
Optical Zoom :   20X
Progressive Shutter Mode :   N/A
Resolution :   N/A
Shutter Speed :   1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode)

Power
Battery Type :   InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM30)
Power Consumption :   1.8W/2.7W/2.9W (VF/LCD/VF+LCD)
Power Requirements :   7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty :   1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software
Operating System Compatibility :   N/A
Supplied Software :   N/A

Video
Analog-to-Digital Converter :   N/A
Video Recording System :   2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning FM System
Video Signal System :   NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
Weight (Approx.) :   1 lb. 11 oz. (780g) main unit only; 2 lbs. (890g) inc. NP-FM30 Rechargeable battery pack, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap
Supplied Accessories:
 Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM30)
AV Cable
Lens Cap
Shoulder Strap

Optional Accessories:
 Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries (AC-SQ950D)
AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger (AC-VQ850D)
Portable AC Charger (DC-VM50)
Car Battery Adapter Cable (DCC-L50)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NP-FM50)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (QM71D)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries(FM91)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (QM91D)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA2)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA1)
Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit (ACC-KITFM50)
Wide Angle Lens (CL-0637H)
High-Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0737X)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-ES06A)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-ES20A)
High Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-R2037X)
Neutral Density Filter Set (VFR-37K)
Polarizing Filter Kit (VF-37PK)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Pocket Tripod (V-TK1)
List Price*
$279.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    1. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
    2. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
    3. Viewable area measured diagonally

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