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You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If you have any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Model No.AC- For customers in the U.S.A. For ...
You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If you have any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Model No.AC- For customers in the U.S.A. For ...
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The screens may vary depending on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the ... frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. • The illustrations used on this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Viewfinder LCD panel...
The screens may vary depending on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the ... frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. • The illustrations used on this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Viewfinder LCD panel...
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... focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 ... 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on 15 Step 4:... mirror mode 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338 25 Recording still images - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time...
... focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 ... 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on 15 Step 4:... mirror mode 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338 25 Recording still images - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time...
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..., etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ......51 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting ...DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About i.LINK 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying parts and ...
..., etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ......51 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting ...DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About i.LINK 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying parts and ...
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...it clicks. EJECT lever in by itself. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . To charge the battery, see page 12. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until of the back of the slides...the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide
...it clicks. EJECT lever in by itself. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . To charge the battery, see page 12. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until of the back of the slides...the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide
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... (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in...
... (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in...
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...it clicks. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2... Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. • Do not install ...
...it clicks. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2... Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. • Do not install ...
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... POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. See page 96 about storage of power left in the direction of minutes required when you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. To check ...the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is...
... POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. See page 96 about storage of power left in the direction of minutes required when you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. To check ...the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is...
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... recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. For TRV138/338: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 NP-QM71D 445 NP-QM91D 670 LCD panel closed 185...105 NP-QM71D 485 255 NP-QM91D 725 385 * Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220...
... recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. For TRV138/338: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 NP-QM71D 445 NP-QM91D 670 LCD panel closed 185...105 NP-QM71D 485 255 NP-QM91D 725 385 * Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220...
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...started b Notes • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to run out. The battery pack is damaged. - The power turns on You need to slide... the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the...
...started b Notes • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to run out. The battery pack is damaged. - The power turns on You need to slide... the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the...
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...OPEN and open the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Even when there are using the viewfinder when you close the LCD... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel...facing out. • If you are obstructions between you and the subject, you can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to ...
...OPEN and open the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Even when there are using the viewfinder when you close the LCD... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel...facing out. • If you are obstructions between you and the subject, you can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to ...
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... Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the clock for the first time. For midday, set any year up to 12...:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the...
... Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the clock for the first time. For midday, set any year up to 12...:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the...
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...panel, it takes about 5 minutes, the power will not be recorded on the screen (p. 57). 22 Recording E Recording capacity For TRV138/338: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape... slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you set the counter to display the correct remaining battery time. For TRV138/338: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV280: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will be correct ...
...panel, it takes about 5 minutes, the power will not be recorded on the screen (p. 57). 22 Recording E Recording capacity For TRV138/338: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape... slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you set the counter to display the correct remaining battery time. For TRV138/338: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV280: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will be correct ...
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... light, which is turned on. • When you do not work. 24 Recording You can share the image being recorded. b Notes For TRV138/338: • appears in normal use. in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees... LCD screen. Some of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. A mirror-image of Interval recording. • When you use your camcorder do not use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- To turn off...
... light, which is turned on. • When you do not work. 24 Recording You can share the image being recorded. b Notes For TRV138/338: • appears in normal use. in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees... LCD screen. Some of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. A mirror-image of Interval recording. • When you use your camcorder do not use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- To turn off...
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... enter the character in the same manner. 6 When you are using your camcorder on the screen is laid out as the default setting. The selected item ... the menu is displayed. • When you are selecting and setting the title, the title displayed on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as desired. [COLOR] (color...SIZE] (size) [SMALL] y [LARGE] (You can select from step 1 to continue superimposing the title. • For TRV138/338: The date and time, or either of them, may take 5 minutes or longer to select [OK], then press the ...
... enter the character in the same manner. 6 When you are using your camcorder on the screen is laid out as the default setting. The selected item ... the menu is displayed. • When you are selecting and setting the title, the title displayed on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as desired. [COLOR] (color...SIZE] (size) [SMALL] y [LARGE] (You can select from step 1 to continue superimposing the title. • For TRV138/338: The date and time, or either of them, may take 5 minutes or longer to select [OK], then press the ...
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...tape on your camcorder. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - To resume normal playback, release the button. Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) E Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This...resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. Playback 35 Playback pause - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be ...
...tape on your camcorder. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - To resume normal playback, release the button. Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) E Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This...resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. Playback 35 Playback pause - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be ...
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...affected by this setting. L. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 51 The settings you connect your camcorder. The default settings are marked with G. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. LCD B.L. GBRT NORMAL ... LCD screen. The screen shows the items you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. Using the (LCD SET) menu - b Notes • When you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by about 10 ...
...affected by this setting. L. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 51 The settings you connect your camcorder. The default settings are marked with G. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. LCD B.L. GBRT NORMAL ... LCD screen. The screen shows the items you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. Using the (LCD SET) menu - b Notes • When you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by about 10 ...
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...CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to OFF. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 57). 56 Customizing Your... Camcorder You can view the demonstration in situations such as when you can select from English, Simplified English, ...
...CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to OFF. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 57). 56 Customizing Your... Camcorder You can view the demonstration in situations such as when you can select from English, Simplified English, ...
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...the time difference when using your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to display the camera setting data during playback. OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP A. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to... the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. Select to cancel the melody, beep sound, shutter sound and operation ...
...the time difference when using your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to display the camera setting data during playback. OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP A. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to... the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. Select to cancel the melody, beep sound, shutter sound and operation ...
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... operations persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder. cFully charge the battery again. cDisconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again. cFully charge the battery again to on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the...
... operations persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder. cFully charge the battery again. cDisconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again. cFully charge the battery again to on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the...