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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager

1/3.6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 1080K (effective) video pixels

provides excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video performance.
Realize unprecedented digital still images
with 1920K (effective) pixels. The
Megapixel technology enhances your digital
videos 

(530 lines of horizontal resolution)

and digital photography performance. 

MiniDV Recording

MiniDV digital recording format delivers
3X the color bandwidth of VHS and lower
signal to noise ratio compared to analog
formats, providing stunning video 
performance comparible to DVD.

Network Capability with Bluetooth™
Technology

Connect the camera to the
Internet for PC-free networking.
The Network function allows you

to browse the web, send and receive
email messages (with attachments) or
upload digital still images and MPEG1
movies stored on Memory Stick

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media to

Sony’s ImageStation

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storage site.

Connect to the Internet with the optional
hardwired USB Network adapter (analog
phone line to USB) or wirelessly through
Bluetooth™ technology to compatible
Bluetooth modems or cellular phones
(Compatible ISP required). 

AOL 

compatible: 

AOL members can enjoy 

networking features listed above with the
exception of receiving email. The BIP
(Basic Image Profile) feature allows you 
to “push” or exchange images wirelessly
to other BIP compatible devices (i.e.
printers, computers, and camcorders) for
easy transfer without a cabled connection.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Sonnar

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T*

Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced 
optical multi-layer coating offering less
glare and flare with increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance,
true-to-life color saturation, and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.

10X Optical/120X Precision 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.

3.5" SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD
Display (184K Pixels) with Stylus 

Provides excellent viewing
clarity with improved 
resolution. The 184K pixel

LCD display makes images sharp and
detailed during playback or when 
monitoring recording. The “On Screen”
touch panel LCD system allows you to
navigate through the camera’s menu 
system by touching the LCD screen
using the supplied stylus.

Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels)

Increased pixel count 
provides more detail and
clarity of video subjects.

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 or video 
conferencing system. 

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick

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Media

Digital Still Memory Mode captures
high quality Megapixel still images
at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution

directly to Memory Stick media. Images are
stored in a JPEG format providing easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or 
sharing with family and friends. 8MB
Memory Stick media is supplied.

MPEG Movie EX Mode

Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,
MPEG Movie EX will allow you
to record uninterrupted to the

capacity of the Memory Stick media. For
example a 128MB Memory Stick will
record up to 85 minutes of non-stop
MPEG1 video. 

Manual Focus/Zoom Ring

Provides a sharper focus in low or no-
light situations. By setting the focus to
manual the focus ring can be turned to
achieve a more accurate focus in dark
situations.

Expanded Focus Indicator

While using the manual focus ring, the
camera automatically adjusts to 2x 
magnification, allowing for extremely
accurate focus adjustment.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that 
provides Progressive Scan performance
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital still images will be sharp
and clear with excellent definition.

Intelligent Pop-Up Flash

Provides the appropriate amount of flash
for optimum brightness and color 
accuracy in virtually any lighting 
condition when shooting still images.

i.LINK

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* DV Interface (IEEE1394)

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

equipped with a IEEE1394 interface,
including camcorders, digital VTRs, 
capture cards and PCs.

Super SteadyShot Picture 
Stabilization System 

An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot

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System that 

controls an even higher range

of shake and vibration frequencies to
achieve an even higher level of smooth-
ness without degradation of video like
some other image stabilization systems.

Super NightShot Infrared System and
Color Slow Shutter

With Sony’s NightShot

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infrared 

system, capture video in total 
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.

Super NightShot 0 Lux recording 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. 

F E A T U R E S

S T E P - U P   F E AT U R E

DCR-TRV80

Digital 
Handycam

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Camcorder

The DCR-TRV80 is the ultimate MiniDV Handycam

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Camcorder, with

a 2.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 3.5" Touch Panel LCD
Screen, Networking Capability with Bluetooth™ Technology and BIP
(Basic Image Profile).

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