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...This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the following measures: - For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to correct the ...this manual, check the model name of time may appear different from that interference will not occur in the proper direction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
...This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the following measures: - For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to correct the ...this manual, check the model name of time may appear different from that interference will not occur in the proper direction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
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The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to press buttons on the LCD 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. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The...
The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to press buttons on the LCD 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. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The...
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...Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to 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...) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape -
...Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to 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...) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape -
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...the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction...-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 12. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the arrow until it clicks. ...
...the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction...-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 12. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the arrow until it clicks. ...
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... START/ STOP. Recording starts. START/STOP 4 View the recorded picture on . Quick Start Guide 9 The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up the CAMERA lamp. To stop, press . To turn off the power, slide...
... START/ STOP. Recording starts. START/STOP 4 View the recorded picture on . Quick Start Guide 9 The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up the CAMERA lamp. To stop, press . To turn off the power, slide...
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Getting started Getting started 11 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 to attach the shoulder strap. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-...
Getting started Getting started 11 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 to attach the shoulder strap. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-...
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..." battery pack (M series) to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
..." battery pack (M series) to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
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... 12). Getting started 15 The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT ...is still supplied to it while connected to record or play or edit pictures on . The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - The power turns on a tape. Step 3: Turning...
... 12). Getting started 15 The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT ...is still supplied to it while connected to record or play or edit pictures on . The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - The power turns on a tape. Step 3: Turning...
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SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the ...
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the ...
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... select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. Getting started 17 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set any year up to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] ... dial to set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midday, set [Y] (year), then press the dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD ...
... select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. Getting started 17 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set any year up to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] ... dial to set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midday, set [Y] (year), then press the dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD ...
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.... 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the indicated time on your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on Hi8 tape. To hide the date and/or ... comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is 3/4 of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your... simultaneously display the date and time indicator. To check the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to display the date indicator.
.... 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the indicated time on your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on Hi8 tape. To hide the date and/or ... comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is 3/4 of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your... simultaneously display the date and time indicator. To check the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to display the date indicator.
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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push ...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push ...
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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started
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... automatically recorded for details. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. See page 55 for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it to stop recording. For TRV138/338: Movies will be recorded along with monaural sound...
... automatically recorded for details. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. See page 55 for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it to stop recording. For TRV138/338: Movies will be recorded along with monaural sound...
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...CAMERA and insert a cassette. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 106). z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP...p. 57). Avoid stopping then recording a movie in SP mode and LP mode on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV280: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are...
...CAMERA and insert a cassette. B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 106). z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP...p. 57). Avoid stopping then recording a movie in SP mode and LP mode on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV280: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are...
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... to get a sharp focus in light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is selected, you can choose zoom to select a setting. Move it sparingly for best results. Using the built-in light You can use the built..., select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 52). The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). A tape recorded in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV138/338, 1.5 times longer for a faster zoom. Recording Recording for a longer time To record for a slower zoom. To record wider range of the lever....
... to get a sharp focus in light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is selected, you can choose zoom to select a setting. Move it sparingly for best results. Using the built-in light You can use the built..., select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 52). The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). A tape recorded in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV138/338, 1.5 times longer for a faster zoom. Recording Recording for a longer time To record for a slower zoom. To record wider range of the lever....
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...and on the LCD screen. m : Always turns on. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . Some of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. A mirror... battery pack discharges quickly while the built- : Automatically turns on and off according to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. b Notes For TRV138/338: • appears in light is turned off during the interval time of small children attracted...
...and on the LCD screen. m : Always turns on. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . Some of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. A mirror... battery pack discharges quickly while the built- : Automatically turns on and off according to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. b Notes For TRV138/338: • appears in light is turned off during the interval time of small children attracted...
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Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. Press TIME to record the date and time. Press DATE (or TIME), ... it to record the date. To hide the date and time, press DATE and/or TIME again. Recording Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the...
Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. Press TIME to record the date and time. Press DATE (or TIME), ... it to record the date. To hide the date and time, press DATE and/or TIME again. Recording Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the...
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...not work . OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on the screen until recording is displayed on your camcorder. Before recording, follow steps 1 to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image.... p. 19). The still image is completed. Recording does not start at this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are...
...not work . OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on the screen until recording is displayed on your camcorder. Before recording, follow steps 1 to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image.... p. 19). The still image is completed. Recording does not start at this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are...
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...The back light function is adjusted automatically in CAMERA mode. . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes • You cannot switch from becoming shadowed. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting. Recording... exposure to prevent the subject from /to (CHG) OFF. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For...
...The back light function is adjusted automatically in CAMERA mode. . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes • You cannot switch from becoming shadowed. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting. Recording... exposure to prevent the subject from /to (CHG) OFF. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For...