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...video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording...camcorder. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD... plug forcibly in a residential installation. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details...model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim...
...video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording...camcorder. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD... plug forcibly in a residential installation. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details...model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim...
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...TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder... a tape easily - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the...
...TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder... a tape easily - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the...
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...or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid. To check the preset date and time... For TRV128/228/328/428: Press DATE to display the time indicator. b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder...
...or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid. To check the preset date and time... For TRV128/228/328/428: Press DATE to display the time indicator. b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder...
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... the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. A mirror-image of Interval recording. • When you use . in light is blocked and may turn the built- b Notes For TRV128/228/328/428: • appears in the recording mode. in light off during the interval time of the subject appears ...towards the subject so that you and your camcorder, turn on . • When you record them. Some of small children attracted to avoid turning on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is...
... the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. A mirror-image of Interval recording. • When you use . in light is blocked and may turn the built- b Notes For TRV128/228/328/428: • appears in the recording mode. in light off during the interval time of the subject appears ...towards the subject so that you and your camcorder, turn on . • When you record them. Some of small children attracted to avoid turning on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is...
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... ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. 2 Press STOP when you want to locate later on the screen. The tape counter is stereo For TRV128/228/328/428: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your TV. To cancel the ...with this connection. If the tape counter is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the device to be reproduced more faithfully with the S video plug alone. Pictures can be connected, connect the S video plug to the operating instructions of using the A/V connecting cable. * When there...
... ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. 2 Press STOP when you want to locate later on the screen. The tape counter is stereo For TRV128/228/328/428: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your TV. To cancel the ...with this connection. If the tape counter is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the device to be reproduced more faithfully with the S video plug alone. Pictures can be connected, connect the S video plug to the operating instructions of using the A/V connecting cable. * When there...
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...settings when the SteadyShot is working flashes and the SteadyShot does not function. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 49 When you play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. The recorded picture will be widened on a standard TV** * Picture appears in the menu settings when the...**In 4:3 mode. z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • When you record in the [16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with...
...settings when the SteadyShot is working flashes and the SteadyShot does not function. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 49 When you play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. The recorded picture will be widened on a standard TV** * Picture appears in the menu settings when the...**In 4:3 mode. z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • When you record in the [16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with...
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.... WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. The screen shows the items you can select items listed below in accordance with G. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. Select to...OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can operate at the moment. You can adjust vary depending on your...
.... WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. The screen shows the items you can select items listed below in accordance with G. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. Select to...OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can operate at the moment. You can adjust vary depending on your...
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...camcorder during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being recorded. • When you are recording close to the subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder. The camera recording...Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the following recording situations. VIDEO EDIT For TRV260/265: You can select up during recording. b Note •...
...camcorder during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being recorded. • When you are recording close to the subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder. The camera recording...Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the following recording situations. VIDEO EDIT For TRV260/265: You can select up during recording. b Note •...
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...be connected, connect the S video plug to that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing Pictures can be output when you connect with the S video plug alone. The video and sound signals are connecting your camcorder to other device via the DV...(supplied) White Red VCRs Signal flow * When there is set to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 60). • For TRV128/228/328/428: When you are connecting your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • ...
...be connected, connect the S video plug to that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing Pictures can be output when you connect with the S video plug alone. The video and sound signals are connecting your camcorder to other device via the DV...(supplied) White Red VCRs Signal flow * When there is set to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 60). • For TRV128/228/328/428: When you are connecting your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • ...
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...the dial. [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no..., 44, 45 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8, 42, 78 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 8, 21, 33,... Dubbing/Editing Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR 11Set the VCR to recording pause. 12Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [IR TEST],...the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your camcorder by default. (It is finished. Recording starts on to select [EXECUTE], ...
...the dial. [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no..., 44, 45 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8, 42, 78 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 8, 21, 33,... Dubbing/Editing Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR 11Set the VCR to recording pause. 12Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [IR TEST],...the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your camcorder by default. (It is finished. Recording starts on to select [EXECUTE], ...
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To stop dubbing during editing Press (stop recording. See page 81 for recording in your camcorder. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to stop ) on your camcorder. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. Then the display returns to select...
To stop dubbing during editing Press (stop recording. See page 81 for recording in your camcorder. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to stop ) on your camcorder. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. Then the display returns to select...
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... the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your VCR to...END 7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CONTROL], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0:08:55:06 IR i. You can skip this setting if you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to a tape in...
... the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your VCR to...END 7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CONTROL], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0:08:55:06 IR i. You can skip this setting if you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to a tape in...
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... 5 [IN] and [OUT] indicators each for each [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is finished. The calculated stop position for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST...
... 5 [IN] and [OUT] indicators each for each [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is finished. The calculated stop position for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST...
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...1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat...steps 5 to select [MARK], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END 5 Search for the end of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
...1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat...steps 5 to select [MARK], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END 5 Search for the end of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
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...." (p. 69) cAdjust the synchronization of your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) For TRV128/228/328/428: Easy Dubbing does not function. • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera recorder is set to a blank section on the VCR... (p. 65) cSelect the mode used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 70) cSet your VCR. cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of the VCR is set to your camcorder and the VCR more than that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. Symptom For TRV260...
...." (p. 69) cAdjust the synchronization of your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) For TRV128/228/328/428: Easy Dubbing does not function. • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera recorder is set to a blank section on the VCR... (p. 65) cSelect the mode used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 70) cSet your VCR. cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of the VCR is set to your camcorder and the VCR more than that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. Symptom For TRV260...
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... clock by setting a time difference when using the AC Adaptor supplied with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set the time difference (p. 59). If you want... to the local time by time difference You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using your camcorder abroad. Additional Information Additional Information 81 N SECAM Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, ...
... clock by setting a time difference when using the AC Adaptor supplied with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set the time difference (p. 59). If you want... to the local time by time difference You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using your camcorder abroad. Additional Information Additional Information 81 N SECAM Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, ...
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... the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player. If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on the locations as shown in another video camera connected to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. When labeling the cassette Be sure to place...
... the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player. If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on the locations as shown in another video camera connected to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. When labeling the cassette Be sure to place...
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device. This unit can also be connected to video device. Some i.LINK compatible video device such as to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by this unit is connected to (CHG) OFF when you are not compatible with ... in your computer, make sure that can be repaired. - About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be exposed to record properly. - Never leave them exposed to your camcorder, it may be connected. The camcorder may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in the sun. Near windows or outdoors, where the...
device. This unit can also be connected to video device. Some i.LINK compatible video device such as to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by this unit is connected to (CHG) OFF when you are not compatible with ... in your computer, make sure that can be repaired. - About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be exposed to record properly. - Never leave them exposed to your camcorder, it may be connected. The camcorder may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in the sun. Near windows or outdoors, where the...
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...liquid that may have the video head replaced. • For TRV128/228/328/428: If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Otherwise, unplug it . Moisture condensation If your camcorder is turned on it tightly...up inside your local authorized Sony service facility. - Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot obtain a clear image even after long use your camcorder for a long time Occasionally turn off for about one hour). If you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted ...
...liquid that may have the video head replaced. • For TRV128/228/328/428: If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Otherwise, unplug it . Moisture condensation If your camcorder is turned on it tightly...up inside your local authorized Sony service facility. - Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot obtain a clear image even after long use your camcorder for a long time Occasionally turn off for about one hour). If you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted ...
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... heat up. Handling with the liquid. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. - [ Dirty video head. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to the LCD screen. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the lens surface...a soft cloth in contact with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - When the lens is not a malfunction. • While using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it . This is recommended you are fingerprints on the screen during recording. It is not a malfunction. Leaving...
... heat up. Handling with the liquid. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. - [ Dirty video head. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to the LCD screen. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the lens surface...a soft cloth in contact with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - When the lens is not a malfunction. • While using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it . This is recommended you are fingerprints on the screen during recording. It is not a malfunction. Leaving...