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Digital8

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Video Recording

Digital8 recording format delivers 3x the
color bandwidth of VHS with significantly
less video noise providing stunning video
performance. Digital8 format records 
digital audio and video comparable to
Mini DV on affordable Hi8™ tapes.

1/4" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross

1/4" CCD imager with 290K (effective) 
pixels provides great detail and clarity, with
exceptional digital video performance.

Up to 500 Lines of Horizontal Resolution 

Enjoy digitally recorded video with up to
500 lines of horizontal resolution for 
outstanding video quality comparable to
DV and DVD performance.  

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 pixels LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing a sharp detailed
image for monitoring or playback.

SteadyShot

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Picture Stabilization System 

Picture stabilization system that
uses motion sensors to detect
and compensate for camera

“shake” without compromising picture
quality like some other digital stabilization
systems.

i.LINK

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* DV Interface (IEEE1394) 

A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication
between two devices equipped

with a IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

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. It’s like
having your own web camera and video
conferencing system. 

USB Interface

USB interface provides an easy way to
connect the Digital Handycam camcorder
to computers.

InfoLithium

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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.

Super NightShot and Color Slow Shutter

With Sony’s Super NightShot,
capture video in total darkness
(0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super

NightShot mode automatically adjusts
the shutter speed to increase picture
brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter
mode allows you to record in low light
situations with full color detail by slowing
down the shutter speed.  

Stamina

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Power Management System 

Using the optional NP-FM91
InfoLithium

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battery the 

DCR-TRV140 can record up to

10.5 hours on one complete charge, 
providing extra long battery life.

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo 

16-bit recording offers the same, 
outstanding sound quality as Compact
Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add
an additional audio track with compatible
audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK

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interface/connector compatible computers.

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.

Playback Zoom 

During video playback, pause mode, or
while viewing still images, you can zoom in
2X closer. These newly cropped images
can be viewed closer to see greater detail.

Digital Program Editing 

Allows you to select a sequence of 20
scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK

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interface/connector to another compatible
i.LINK

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camcorder, or via infra-red

remote to an analog VCR. Controls both
Sony and other brand camcorder and
VCRs.

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make recording 
easy even when filming in challenging 
situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach &
Ski, Sports, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset
& Moon modes.

Picture Effect Modes

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.

Digital Picture Effects

Expand your digital creative options by
adding picture effects to your still images
and videos. Choose from Still, Flash
Motion, Luminance, Slow Shutter, Trail
and Old Movie. Some effects may not be
available in the Memory Mode.

Fader Modes

Enhance your personal videos by adding
professional looking fader effects
Choose from Black, Mosaic, Black &
White, Bounce and Stripe.

F E A T U R E S

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DCR-TRV140

Digital 
Handycam

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Camcorder

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