Camera Operations Guide
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Tape photo recording ( TRV280 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: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Adjusting the LCD panel 16 ... 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 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338...
Tape photo recording ( TRV280 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: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Adjusting the LCD panel 16 ... 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 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338...
Camera Operations Guide
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...Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (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. Shoulder strap (1) See page 107 on how...
...Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (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. Shoulder strap (1) See page 107 on how...
Camera Operations Guide
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...TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP-QM91D 670 335 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied...TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied...-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 ...TRV138/338: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied...FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 ... recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71D ...
...TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP-QM91D 670 335 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied...TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied...-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 ...TRV138/338: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied...FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 ... recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71D ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on . The battery pack is still supplied to it is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the...
... when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on . The battery pack is still supplied to it is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the...
Camera Operations Guide
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Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 61. To copy to be connected.
Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 61. To copy to be connected.
Camera Operations Guide
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...you can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. GON OFF Select to display selected menu items at the moment. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer... SET You can select items listed below in the menu settings. AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can operate at twice the normal height. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) - you stop recording within 10 seconds. - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. you ...
...you can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. GON OFF Select to display selected menu items at the moment. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer... SET You can select items listed below in the menu settings. AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can operate at twice the normal height. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) - you stop recording within 10 seconds. - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. you ...
Camera Operations Guide
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..., the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([P EFFECT] p. 43) cannot be recorded on the... • Insert the recorded cassette. • Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it displayed on screen (p. 37). Dubbing/Editing ...played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as time code (p. 37). z Tip • For TRV138/338: To prevent ...
..., the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([P EFFECT] p. 43) cannot be recorded on the... • Insert the recorded cassette. • Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it displayed on screen (p. 37). Dubbing/Editing ...played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as time code (p. 37). z Tip • For TRV138/338: To prevent ...
Camera Operations Guide
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Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338) You can control VCR for details on the VCR, then press the dial. When you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to the camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder for playback. • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to input mode, if...
Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338) You can control VCR for details on the VCR, then press the dial. When you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to the camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder for playback. • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to input mode, if...
Camera Operations Guide
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...Mode Launcher." 1 Turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to select [DVD] on the computer. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. For details, see "First Step Guide." 5 Press BURN DVD/VCD... to DVD" function enables you turn on your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). Quit all applications running with your camcorder to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Asia Pacific Regional...
...Mode Launcher." 1 Turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to select [DVD] on the computer. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. For details, see "First Step Guide." 5 Press BURN DVD/VCD... to DVD" function enables you turn on your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). Quit all applications running with your camcorder to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Asia Pacific Regional...
Camera Operations Guide
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...remaining battery indicator indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the wall outlet. (p. 15) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is too low, or the...press the RESET button using your Sony dealer. If the lamp still does not light up, then it after about 1 minute. cFully charge the battery again. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the camcorder correctly. cFully charge the battery ...
...remaining battery indicator indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the wall outlet. (p. 15) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is too low, or the...press the RESET button using your Sony dealer. If the lamp still does not light up, then it after about 1 minute. cFully charge the battery again. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the camcorder correctly. cFully charge the battery ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 94 Additional Information AC-L15A/L15B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. System Used in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the clock to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Simple setting of the wall outlet ... You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using your camcorder within AC 100 V to the local time by setting a time difference when using the AC Adaptor supplied with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set ...
...France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 94 Additional Information AC-L15A/L15B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. System Used in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the clock to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Simple setting of the wall outlet ... You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using your camcorder within AC 100 V to the local time by setting a time difference when using the AC Adaptor supplied with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... back of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to a wall outlet using your hands. - This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - On handling the casing • If the ...locations - About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the LCD screen may appear on your camcorder but it . When you are using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for more than 24 hours. 100 Additional...
... back of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to a wall outlet using your hands. - This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - On handling the casing • If the ...locations - About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the LCD screen may appear on your camcorder but it . When you are using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for more than 24 hours. 100 Additional...
Camera Operations Guide
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...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. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700... Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord *2See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. 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 ...
...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. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700... Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord *2See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. 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 ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... (battery) release button (p. 12) C Hooks for shoulder strap D For TRV280: PHOTO button (p. 25) E POWER switch (p. 15) F Grip belt (p. 4) G REC START/STOP button (p. 21) H DC IN jack (p. 12) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder. A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) B Eyecup C Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18) E Tripod...
... (battery) release button (p. 12) C Hooks for shoulder strap D For TRV280: PHOTO button (p. 25) E POWER switch (p. 15) F Grip belt (p. 4) G REC START/STOP button (p. 21) H DC IN jack (p. 12) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder. A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) B Eyecup C Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18) E Tripod...