SONY DCR TRV460 Specs

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DCR-TRV460
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
The DCR-TRV460 is backward compatible with
previously recorded 8mm or Hi8™ tapes. In
addition, it can be used as a digital still camera
with MPEG Movie EX recording capability; you
can also record video in no light using
NightShot Plus infrared system. You also have
a 2.5” Touch Panel LCD Screen which is
prefect for framing the action.
F E A T U R E S
Digital8® Video Recording
Digital Still Memory Mode Capable
Easy Dubbing
Digital8 recording format delivers 3X
with Memory Stick® Media
Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR
the color bandwidth of VHS with
Digital Still Memory Mode captures
deck to make VHS copies of your home videos
significantly less video noise providing
high-quality still images at 640 x 480
quickly and easily. The camcorder will control
stunning video performance. Digital8 records
resolution directly to Memory Stick or
up to 59 brands of VCRs.
digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV
Memory Stick PRO™ Media. Images are
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
on affordable Hi8™ tapes.
stored in the JPEG format providing easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
An advanced version of Sony’s
1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross
sharing with friends and family.
NightShot® Infrared system that
1/6" CCD imager with 290K (effective) pixels
allows users to record natural
provides great detail and clarity, with
MPEG Movie EX Mode
color images in low-light conditions, but
exceptional analog video performance.
MPEG Movie EX will allow you to
without the blurring common with other
record uninterrupted MPEG1
low-light recording systems.
20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom
Movies and audio directly to the
Stamina® Battery Power Management
The optical zoom helps to bring
Memory Stick® Media, up to the capacity of
System
the action up close from far away.
the media. For example, a single 128MB
In addition, the digital zoom
Using the optional NP-QM91D
Memory Stick media can record up to 85
interpolation means that extreme digital
InfoLithium® battery the DCR-TRV460
minutes of non-stop MPEG1 video, or over 11
zooming is clearer, with less distortion than
can continuously record up to 10 hours
hours on 1GB Memory Stick PRO™ Media.
previous types of digital zooms.
on one complete charge, providing extra long
Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass
battery life.
➤Backward Compatibility
Through
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
The DCR-TRV460 is capable of playing back
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
Program AE modes make
8mm, Hi8 and Digital8 video tapes for
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
recording easy even when filming
maximum convenience for those who have an
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
in challenging situations. Choose
existing library of analog cassettes.
the Digital Handycam® camcorder directly into
from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
➤
a PC via the i.LINK®* interface in real-time for
2.5" SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD
Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes.
easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Display (123K Pixels)
Picture Effects
Provides excellent viewing clarity
SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System
Get creative when recording or
with improved resolution. The
Picture stabilization system that uses
playing back videos with Sony’s
high-resolution 123K pixels LCD
motion sensory to detect and
Picture Effect modes. Effects
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing
compensate for camera “shake”
available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
angles providing a sharp detailed images for
without compromising picture quality like some
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects
monitoring or playback.
other digital stabilization systems.
available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
USB Streaming
Black & White and Solarize.
Meter System
Stay connected with family and
End Search
Charge the battery at any
friends by broadcasting live video
Advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds
time because unlike NiCad
with audio, via the Internet with
of the recorded scene. This prevents
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
the USB interface. You can even playback your
accidentally recording over previous recorded
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It’s like
videos.
subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”.
having your own web camera or video
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
Fader Effects
conferencing system.
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
Enhance your personal videos by adding
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
professional looking fader effects. Choose
A high speed bi-directional digital
from Black, Mosaic, White, Bounce, Overlap,
video/audio communication between
Wipe, Monotone and Random Dot.
two compatible devices equipped with
Picture Package™ Software
an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
Easily create fun music videos with the
digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
➤ STEP-UP FEATURE
supplied software.

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DCR-TRV460
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
A D D I T I O N A L F E A T U R E S
TM
Battery Information
Multi-Language Menu
BATTERY LIFE
Built-In White LED Light
Photo Mode
Easy Handycam Button
PictBridge™ Compatibility
Battery*
Continuous Record Time
Continuous Playback Time
Manual Focus
Titling
(Fully charged)
VF/LCD/VF+LCD
LCD On/Off
NP-FM30
105/80/70 min
80/120 min
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
NP-FM50
170/130/120 min
135/195 min
NP-QM71D
415/315/290 min
335/465 min
Imaging Device: 1/6" 460K Gross Pixel CCD
Video Actual: 290K Pixels
NP-FM91/QM91D
625/475/445 min
505/695 min
Still Actual: 290K Pixels
*Results may vary depending upon conditions
F: 1.6-2.4
Focal Distance: 2.5 – 50mm
35mm Conversion: 42 – 840mm (Camera Mode)
42 – 840mm (Memory Mode)
MEMORY MODE
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Optical Zoom: 20X
Memory Stick®
Fine
Standard
Memory Stick Pro™
Fine
Standard
Digital Zoom: 990X
Media1
640 x 480
640 x 480
Media1
640 x 480
640 x 480
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)
8MB
50
120
256MB
1400
3550
Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot Plus Infrared System)
16MB
96
240
512MB
2850
7200
NightShot® Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus
32MB
190
485
1GB
5900
14500
Shutter Speed: 1/4 – 1/4000 sec. (AE Mode)
64MB
390
980
Viewfinder: Black and White, 90K Pixels
LCD:
128MB
780
1970
2.5" (123K) Color Touch Panel
Accessory Shoe: N/A
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (S-Video, Mini)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
MPEG MOVIE EX MODE
i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
h=hour, m=minute, s=second
USB: Yes
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media
Memory Stick®
Email Mode
Presentation Memory Stick Pro™ Email Mode
Presentation
capacity; does not support high speed transfer
Media
(160 x 112)
Mode (320 x 240)
Media
(160 x 112)
Mode (320 x 240)
function; does not support Access Control security function
8MB
5m 20s
1m 20s
256MB
2h 50m 40s
42m 40s
USB Streaming: Yes
16MB
10m 40s
2m 40s
512MB
5h 41m 20s
1h 25m 20s
LANC (Accessory) Terminal: N/A
32MB
21m 20s
5m 20s
1GB
11h 22m 40s 2h 50m 40s
Headphone Jack: N/A
Mic. Input:
64MB
42m 40s
10m 40s
N/A
White Balance: Auto
128MB
1h 25m 20s
21m 20s
Exposure: Yes, Touch Panel (24 Step)
Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home
and Pro
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
Macintosh® OS X (10.1.5 or later)**
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.9W/3.8W/4.1W
MSA-32A/64A/128A Memory Stick® Media
VCL-0637H Wide Angle Lens
Dimensions (WHD): 3 3⁄8" x 3 7⁄8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
MSA-128S2 Memory Stick® Media with
VCL-HG0737X High Grade Wide Angle Lens
Weight: 1 lb. 12oz. (800g) without Tape and Battery
Memory Select Function
VCL-ES06A Wide Angle Lens
Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30
MSX-256/512/1G Memory Stick PRO™ Media
VCL-ES20A Telephoto Lens
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens
AC-SQ950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick
VCL-R2037X High Grade Telephoto Lens
Cap, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver
batteries
VF-R37K Natural Density Filter Kit
(Picture Package™ Software Ver. 1.0 for Sony), RMT-831
AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adaptor Quick Charger
VF-37PK Polarizing Filter Kit
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control
PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger
VCT-R610 Tripod
DCC-L50 Car Battery Adaptor Cable
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
LCS-VA2 Carrying Case
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
LCS-VA1 Carrying Case
ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, 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. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. All other trademarks are property of
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their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measures are approximate.
1 Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the
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memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
16765 West Bernardo Drive
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB
San Diego, CA 92127
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All
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products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
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** Not compatible with USB Streaming.
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