Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 05/12/2008
DCR-TRV280
Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder
1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector.
All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
3. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, Picture Package,
Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl
Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/6" CCD
Pixel Gross:
460K
Recording Media:
Standard 8mm, Hi8,
Digital8 (sold separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
SP: up to 1
hour, LP: up to 1 hour 30 min., Fast
Forward/Rewind Time: up to 5 min. (using
120 min. Digital8)
Video Actual:
290K Pixels
Still Actual:
N/A
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output:
PCM
Recording Format:
Stereo
Convenience
USB Streaming:
Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes
(Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
N/A
White Balance:
Auto
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
N/A
Still Image Mode(s):
Yes (Tape)
Minimum Illumination:
4 Lux (0 Lux with
NightShot® Infrared System)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
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):
N/A
Scene Mode(s):
Beach & Ski, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset &
Moon
Picture Effect(s):
Black & White, Mosaic,
Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Slim, Solarize
and Stretch
Digital Picture Effect(s):
N/A
PictBridge Compatible:
N/A
Low Light Capability:
NightShot® Plus system
Fader Effect(s):
Black, Monotone, Mosaic,
White
Video
Video Recording System:
2 Rotary Heads,
Helical Scanning System
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA
standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
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):
Yes (via
i.LINK®)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via
i.LINK®)
USB Port(s):
Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface:
Yes
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)
1
1
1
4
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:
2.5W/3.4W/3.6W
(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:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional,
XP Home, XP Professional, Macintosh® OS
X (v10.1.5 or later)
Supplied Software:
Picture Package™ Ver. 1.5
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
USB Cable
Lens Cap
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™
Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
Optional Accessories
Quick Charger for Super QuickBatteries (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/QM71D/FM91/QM91D)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA2)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA1)
Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit (ACC-
KITFM50)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-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 (VCT-TK1)
UPC Code:
027242666627
