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2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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...is for future reference. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the space provided below is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to the collection and recycling location nearest you call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
...is for future reference. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the space provided below is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to the collection and recycling location nearest you call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
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...or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this equipment. This may appear different from that to malfunction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for long periods of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance...films, video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder. To view your camcorder to other materials may be regulated if sold in a particular installation. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your recordings...
...or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this equipment. This may appear different from that to malfunction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for long periods of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance...films, video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder. To view your camcorder to other materials may be regulated if sold in a particular installation. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your recordings...
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Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 Notes 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 screens may vary depending on the OS. • The illustrations used on this manual are from a Windows XP computer...
Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 Notes 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 screens may vary depending on the OS. • The illustrations used on this manual are from a Windows XP computer...
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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 dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR... Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in 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 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR... Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in mirror mode 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338 25 Recording still images -
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END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a TV 39 6 Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - Data code ( TRV280) ...37 Playing the picture on a tape 34 Playing back in various modes 35 Playing back with ease -
END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a TV 39 6 Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - Data code ( TRV280) ...37 Playing the picture on a tape 34 Playing back in various modes 35 Playing back with ease -
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HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your computer ...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 ...
HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your computer ...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 ...
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...after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the slides back in the direction... of the arrow until it clicks. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in by ...
...after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the slides back in the direction... of the arrow until it clicks. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in by ...
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... not set the date and time, see page 17. b Press (rewind). To stop, press . The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). a Remove the lens cap. To change to start the playback. START/STOP 4 View the recorded picture on . a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the...
... not set the date and time, see page 17. b Press (rewind). To stop, press . The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). a Remove the lens cap. To change to start the playback. START/STOP 4 View the recorded picture on . a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the...
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Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide
Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide
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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. Getting started Getting started 11 AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) ...
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. Getting started Getting started 11 AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) ...
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... wall outlet. 12 Getting started DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on 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... the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder.
... wall outlet. 12 Getting started DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on 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... the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder.
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Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 13 B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. b Note • If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack ,continued Getting started After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of the arrow ...
Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 13 B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. b Note • If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack ,continued Getting started After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of the arrow ...
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...-FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 Getting started For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 ...time Approximate number of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP...
...-FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 Getting started For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 ...time Approximate number of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. For TRV138/338: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP...
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... You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to the DC IN jack of your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to run out. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied... to it is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. Getting started b Notes • The power will not be shorter when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. -
... You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to the DC IN jack of your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to run out. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied... to it is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. Getting started b Notes • The power will not be shorter when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. -
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... close the LCD panel. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to see. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH...
... close the LCD panel. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to see. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH...
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...STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. For midnight, set it to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. Getting started 17 CLOCK SET STBY 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. b Note • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every...
...STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. For midnight, set it to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. Getting started 17 CLOCK SET STBY 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. b Note • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every...
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To check the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time ...[LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. Press TIME to display the time indicator. For details on your camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your...
To check the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Press DATE to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time ...[LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. Press TIME to display the time indicator. For details on your camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your...
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... arrow and open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. Window-side Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . MANUAL SET PROGRAM...
... arrow and open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. Window-side Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . MANUAL SET PROGRAM...
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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 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.