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... used in illustrating the operating procedures. Unauthorized recording of time may cause harmful interference to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of...Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may appear different from that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in low light conditions, such as follows. Note on connecting other materials may be copyrighted. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD...
... used in illustrating the operating procedures. Unauthorized recording of time may cause harmful interference to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of...Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may appear different from that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in low light conditions, such as follows. Note on connecting other materials may be copyrighted. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD...
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... the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. To hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. • For TRV280: The ... DATE) to display the date indicator. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of your camcorder. b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. Press TIME to display the...
... the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. To hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. • For TRV280: The ... DATE) to display the date indicator. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of your camcorder. b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. Press TIME to display the...
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...you record from a low-angle or record by selecting [DATA CODE] on the same tape. - You can also use . F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. It is useful when you insert a cassette and record for more than about 1 minute to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT ... data (p. 37) will be recorded on the environment of use REC START/STOP on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to record moving pictures. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY...
...you record from a low-angle or record by selecting [DATA CODE] on the same tape. - You can also use . F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. It is useful when you insert a cassette and record for more than about 1 minute to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT ... data (p. 37) will be recorded on the environment of use REC START/STOP on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to record moving pictures. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY...
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... 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 appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes. F Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV280) b Note •... - 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 play back the tape on your camcorder. Playback pause - To resume normal playback, release the button. Skip scan...
... 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 appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes. F Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV280) b Note •... - 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 play back the tape on your camcorder. Playback pause - To resume normal playback, release the button. Skip scan...
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... • The tape you are not clear or do not appear. cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new ... This is recorded in various modes. For TRV280: "---" is a blank section in a TV color system other than that of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Noises appear on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. • The cassette was recorded in the ...
... • The tape you are not clear or do not appear. cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new ... This is recorded in various modes. For TRV280: "---" is a blank section in a TV color system other than that of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Noises appear on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. • The cassette was recorded in the ...
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... to set to produce higher quality pictures. and are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in another video camera connected to the end of the picture or... the sound. Hi8 system This Hi8 system is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your Digital8 system camcorder on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you have played back the tape. If there is an extension...
... to set to produce higher quality pictures. and are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in another video camera connected to the end of the picture or... the sound. Hi8 system This Hi8 system is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your Digital8 system camcorder on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you have played back the tape. If there is an extension...
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...: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV138/338: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels For TRV280: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx...
...: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV138/338: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels For TRV280: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx...
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General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For TRV138/338: During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.7 W For TRV280: During camera recording using viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using LCD 3.4 W ... × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in .) (w/h/ d) Mass (Approx.) 780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only 890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 11.
General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For TRV138/338: During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.7 W For TRV280: During camera recording using viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using LCD 3.4 W ... × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in .) (w/h/ d) Mass (Approx.) 780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only 890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 11.
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z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided - TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - CCD- Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - -
z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided - TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - CCD- Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - -
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... 9.0c 76 Display DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam 26, 36 EDIT 49 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 First Step Guide........... 73, 74 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 53 Full ...charge 12 G Grip belt 4 H Hi8/standard 8 mm system 95 HiFi SOUND 49 I i.LINK 97 i.LINK cable.... 60, 67, 72, 79 ID-1/ID-2 system 47 ImageMixer VCD2 74 "InfoLITHIUM" ...
... 9.0c 76 Display DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam 26, 36 EDIT 49 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 First Step Guide........... 73, 74 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 53 Full ...charge 12 G Grip belt 4 H Hi8/standard 8 mm system 95 HiFi SOUND 49 I i.LINK 97 i.LINK cable.... 60, 67, 72, 79 ID-1/ID-2 system 47 ImageMixer VCD2 74 "InfoLITHIUM" ...