CCD-TRV318

Analog

Handycam

®

Camcorder

Everything the budding camcorder user needs can be found on the

CCD-TRV318. A 2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD is perfect for framing the action;

NightShot ® infrared system lets you capture the image in low light or even total darkness. Sony’s exclusive InfoLithium ® battery system displays the exact number of minutes available on your battery, so you never miss the shot.

F E A T U R E S

1/6" CCD Imager, 320K Pixels

1/6" CCD imager with 200K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional analog video performance.

Hi8™ Video Recording

Records outstanding video quality up to

400 lines of horizontal resolution with

Hi-Fi sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes.

20X Optical/560X 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

(61K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 61K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.

Manual Focus

Allows the user to adjust the camera's focus, allowing more creativity and/or effects.

Manual focusing also allows the user to control the camera's focus in difficult situations.

Built-In Light (3 Watt)

Brightens your videos when shooting in low light situations.

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SteadyShot ® Picture Stabilization System

Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to compensate for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.

NightShot ® Infrared System

With Sony’s NightShot infrared system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system.

Battery Information

Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button.

The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes, on either the LCD screen or viewfinder.

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.

Stamina Battery Power Management

System

Using the optional NP-QM91D

InfoLithium ® battery the

CCD-TRV318 can record up to

15 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 or Sunset & Moon modes.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back videos with

Sony’s Picture Effect modes.

Effects available in Camera mode:

Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White,

Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and

Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black &

White and Solarize.

End Search

Advances the videotape 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, Black & White,

Bounce and Stripe.

Titling

Add professional looking titles to your videos, select from 8 preset or 2 customized titles with up to 22 characters.

Easy Dubbing

Connect the Handycam ® camcorder to a

VCR deck to make VHS copies of your home videos quickly and easily. The camcorder can control up to 59 brands of VCRs.

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CCD-TRV318

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Imaging Device:

1/6", 320K Gross Pixels CCD

Video Actual:

200K 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:

560X

Focusing:

Full Range Auto/Manual

Minimum Illumination:

1 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot ®

Infrared System)

NightShot Infrared System:

Yes

Shutter Speed:

1/60 -1/4000 (AE Mode)

Memory Mode:

N/A

MPEG Movie Mode:

N/A

Viewfinder:

Black and White (90K Pixels)

LCD:

2.5" Color, 61K Pixels

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

Video Input/Output:

No/Yes (S-Video/Mini)

Audio Input/Output:

No/Yes (Mono)

i.LINK

®

DV Interface (IEEE 1394):

N/A

USB Terminal:

N/A

USB Streaming:

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Mic-Input:

N/A

White Balance:

Auto

Exposure:

Yes, Dial (24 Steps)

Software OS Compatibility:

N/A

Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):

1.9W /2.6W/2.8W

Dimensions (WHD):

3 5 /

8

" x 4" x 7 7 /

8

" (89mm x 101mm x 199mm)

Weight:

1 lb 12 oz (800g)

Supplied Accessories:

AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera

Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery,

Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap

BATTERY LIFE

Battery*

(Fully charged)

NP-FM30

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71D

NP-FM90

NP-FM91

Rec Time

VF / LCD / VF+LCD

165/120/110 min

265/195/180 min

540/400/370 min

640/465/430 min

820/600/560 min

955/695/645 min

NP-QM91D

*Results may vary

955/695/645 min

Playback Time

LCD / VF

120/175 min

195/280 min

400/570 min

465/675 min

600/865 min

695/1010 min

695/1010 min

O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S

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

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-R610 Tripod

Sony Electronics Inc.

16765 West Bernardo Drive

San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di

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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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