Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 02/27/2009
CCD-TRV138
Hi8™ Handycam® Camcorder
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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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
Screen Image Simulated
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Specifications
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)
Video Actual:
200K Pixels
Still Actual:
N/A
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output:
AFM Hi-Fi Mono
Recording Format:
Monaural
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
N/A
Accessory Shoe:
N/A
White Balance:
Auto
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
N/A
Still Image Mode(s):
N/A
Minimum Illumination:
1 Lux (0 Lux with
NightShot® Infrared System)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Easy Dubbing, Easy
Handycam® Button, End Search
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Remote Control:
N/A
Slide Show Mode:
N/A
Titling:
Yes
Light/Flash:
Built-in Light (White LED)/No
Movie Mode(s):
MPEG2
Scene Mode(s):
Beach & Ski, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset &
Moon
Picture Effect(s):
Black & White, Mosaic,
Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Slim, Solarize,
Stretch
Digital Picture Effect(s):
N/A
PictBridge Compatible:
N/A
Low Light Capability:
NightShot® Plus
Fader Effect(s):
Black, Monotone, Mosaic,
White
Video
Video Recording System:
2 Rotary Heads,
Helical Scanning FM System
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (Mini
Plug)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Mini
Plug)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
N/A
USB Port(s):
N/A
i.LINK® Interface:
N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
Remote Jack:
N/A
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
N/A
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
N/A
Display
LCD Screen:
2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™
LCD Display
3
Hardware
Viewfinder:
Black and White (90K Pixels)
Docking Station:
N/A
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
42-840mm
Aperture:
f1.6-f2.4
Exposure:
Dial (24 Steps)
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
2.5-50mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto, Manual (Dial)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
N/A
Shutter Speed:
1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom:
20X
Digital Zoom:
990X
Resolution:
N/A
Lens Type:
Sony Lens
Power
Power Consumption:
1.8W/2.7W/2.9W
(VF/LCD/VF+LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FM30)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days
Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
N/A
Supplied Software:
N/A
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 11 oz. (780g) main unit only; 2
lbs. (890g) inc. NP-FM30 Rechargeable
battery pack, cassette, lens cap and
shoulder strap
Measurements:
3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x
151mm)
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)
UPC Code:
027242666597
