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...recording function to Subpart B of Part 15 of such materials may be sure to direct sunlight for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. • This product contains mercury. Take pictures of the sun only in each model is no ... way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to insert the connector plug in a particular installation. Note on this equipment. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the instructions, may be copyrighted.
...recording function to Subpart B of Part 15 of such materials may be sure to direct sunlight for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. • This product contains mercury. Take pictures of the sun only in each model is no ... way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to insert the connector plug in a particular installation. Note on this equipment. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the instructions, may be copyrighted.
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... 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. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the... the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. For details on Hi8 tape. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started Press DATE (or TIME) and...
... 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. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the... the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. For details on Hi8 tape. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started Press DATE (or TIME) and...
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... The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. You can also use . When you record from the last recorded scene to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). ... (p. 57). 22 Recording Avoid stopping then recording a movie in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. - F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will not be recorded on the tape. Indicators displayed during recording The ...
... The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. You can also use . When you record from the last recorded scene to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). ... (p. 57). 22 Recording Avoid stopping then recording a movie in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. - F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will not be recorded on the tape. Indicators displayed during recording The ...
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...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. Picture search Keep on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Skip...TRV280) b Note • For TRV280: If you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). To resume normal playback, release the button. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Playback pause - To...
...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. Picture search Keep on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Skip...TRV280) b Note • For TRV280: If you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). To resume normal playback, release the button. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Playback pause - To...
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...Horizontal lines appear on the screen. END SEARCH does not work correctly. This is not a malfunction. • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. • There...that of the tape. cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded without...
...Horizontal lines appear on the screen. END SEARCH does not work correctly. This is not a malfunction. • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. • There...that of the tape. cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded without...
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...For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on the TV screen if you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your Digital8 system camcorder on the tape when it to a tape in the following illustration so as described above. The cassette should then ...not to cause malfunction of the recorded section before you have played back the tape. Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of the picture or the sound. and are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Usable cassette tapes You can ...
...For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on the TV screen if you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your Digital8 system camcorder on the tape when it to a tape in the following illustration so as described above. The cassette should then ...not to cause malfunction of the recorded section before you have played back the tape. Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of the picture or the sound. and are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Usable cassette tapes You can ...
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... (560 × 220) ,continued Additional Information 101 Additional Information 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...
... (560 × 220) ,continued Additional Information 101 Additional Information 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 ...; 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 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 ...; 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 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 TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - - CCD- Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided -
z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - - CCD- Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided -
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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" ...
