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...the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to other device Before connecting your camcorder. CCD-TRV238E: TRV238E CCD-TRV438E: TRV438E DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Instructions with specific model names are normal results of the LCD panel. • ... camcorder by the following illustration. • Be careful not to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to malfunction. Take pictures of your...
...the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to other device Before connecting your camcorder. CCD-TRV238E: TRV238E CCD-TRV438E: TRV438E DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Instructions with specific model names are normal results of the LCD panel. • ... camcorder by the following illustration. • Be careful not to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to malfunction. Take pictures of your...
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...the built-in light 23 Recording in dark places - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 4 Table of Contents CCD-TRV238E: CCD-TRV438E: TRV238E DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E TRV438E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ...ease - Tape photo recording ( TRV270E/285E 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery...
...the built-in light 23 Recording in dark places - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 4 Table of Contents CCD-TRV238E: CCD-TRV438E: TRV238E DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E TRV438E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ...ease - Tape photo recording ( TRV270E/285E 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery...
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...to another tape 62 Dubbing a tape easily - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ...... 52 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E 63 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 58 Dubbing/Editing ...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 and controls ...........104 Index 111 For...
...to another tape 62 Dubbing a tape easily - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ...... 52 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E 63 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 58 Dubbing/Editing ...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 and controls ...........104 Index 111 For...
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To charge the battery, see page 12. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a ... arrow and open the lid until it clicks. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until up the viewfinder.
To charge the battery, see page 12. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . The cassette compartment comes out automatically. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a ... arrow and open the lid until it clicks. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until up the viewfinder.
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...how to attach the shoulder strap. RMT-833: ( TRV238E/438E) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV285E) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV238E/438E) Stereo: ( TRV270E/285E) Mains lead (1) ...USB cable (1) ( TRV270E/285E) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV270E...
...how to attach the shoulder strap. RMT-833: ( TRV238E/438E) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV285E) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV238E/438E) Stereo: ( TRV270E/285E) Mains lead (1) ...USB cable (1) ( TRV270E/285E) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV270E...
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...occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. b Notes • ...You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 96). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , ...
...occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. b Notes • ...You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 96). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , ...
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...IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the ...Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. Keep the button pressed to view it . 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 power left in the direction of the arrow...
...IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the ...Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. Keep the button pressed to view it . 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 power left in the direction of the arrow...
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...100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 Getting started For TRV238E/438E: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP... of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter. For TRV238E/438E: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM50...
...100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 Getting started For TRV238E/438E: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP... of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter. For TRV238E/438E: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM50...
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...The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not lose its mains lead is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is attached to run out. While you do not want the... the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). The battery pack is damaged. - Getting started 15 To turn off , AC power (mains) is still supplied to it is connected to (CHG) OFF. When...
...The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not lose its mains lead is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is attached to run out. While you do not want the... the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). The battery pack is damaged. - Getting started 15 To turn off , AC power (mains) is still supplied to it is connected to (CHG) OFF. When...
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... and the subject, you close the LCD panel with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started z Tips • If you can close the LCD panel. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD... You can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Even when there are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to the lens side, you rotate the LCD panel...
... and the subject, you close the LCD panel with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started z Tips • If you can close the LCD panel. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD... You can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Even when there are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to the lens side, you rotate the LCD panel...
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... 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. MENU OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your... OPEN and open the LCD panel. If you do not set the date and time again. Getting started 17 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time...
... 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. MENU OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your... OPEN and open the LCD panel. If you do not set the date and time again. Getting started 17 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time...
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...TRV238E/438E: This appears after a while when you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 5 minutes, the power will be recorded continuously without being displayed on the screen. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV270E/285E) b Notes • Before changing the battery... TRV270E/285E: This appears after you record from the last recorded scene to record moving pictures. When you set the counter to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to CAMERA and insert a cassette. In the LP...
...TRV238E/438E: This appears after a while when you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 5 minutes, the power will be recorded continuously without being displayed on the screen. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV270E/285E) b Notes • Before changing the battery... TRV270E/285E: This appears after you record from the last recorded scene to record moving pictures. When you set the counter to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to CAMERA and insert a cassette. In the LP...
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...date and time in the picture, record the date and time in light off and remove the battery pack to keep the attention of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will...from the built-in the viewfinder and on the picture. Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV238E/438E) You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to avoid turning on the built...time before starting actual recording. 24 Recording You can share the image being recorded. DATE TIME CCD-TRV438E Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to record the date. A mirror-image of small ...
...date and time in the picture, record the date and time in light off and remove the battery pack to keep the attention of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will...from the built-in the viewfinder and on the picture. Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV238E/438E) You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to avoid turning on the built...time before starting actual recording. 24 Recording You can share the image being recorded. DATE TIME CCD-TRV438E Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to record the date. A mirror-image of small ...
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... then press the dial. Even though the power goes off . END SEARCH POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch to continue superimposing the title. • For TRV238E/438E: The date and time, or either of them, may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] in the (OTHERS) menu ... recorded while the menu is displayed. • When you have recorded on the size or position of the title. Turn the power back on the battery pack and do this operation by pressing END SEARCH. 32 Recording z Tip • To change a created title, select the title in step 1. The last...
... then press the dial. Even though the power goes off . END SEARCH POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch to continue superimposing the title. • For TRV238E/438E: The date and time, or either of them, may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] in the (OTHERS) menu ... recorded while the menu is displayed. • When you have recorded on the size or position of the title. Turn the power back on the battery pack and do this operation by pressing END SEARCH. 32 Recording z Tip • To change a created title, select the title in step 1. The last...
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...normal playback, press PLAY. * For TRV285E: Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be sure to normal speed playback. • For TRV238E/438E: When you play back the standard 8 mm tape on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) during playback. Picture search To fast ...rewinding - Slow playback - For TRV270E/285E: 60min 0:00:00:00 A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV238E/438E) E Hi8 format ( TRV238E/438E) This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes. Picture search Keep on other ...
...normal playback, press PLAY. * For TRV285E: Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be sure to normal speed playback. • For TRV238E/438E: When you play back the standard 8 mm tape on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) during playback. Picture search To fast ...rewinding - Slow playback - For TRV270E/285E: 60min 0:00:00:00 A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV238E/438E) E Hi8 format ( TRV238E/438E) This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes. Picture search Keep on other ...
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..." (p. 42). LCD B.L. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. The default settings are marked with G. Using the (LCD SET) menu - b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. You can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting...
..." (p. 42). LCD B.L. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. The default settings are marked with G. Using the (LCD SET) menu - b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. You can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting...
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... Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 57 You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 58). z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. Select when you...
... Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 57 You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 58). z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. Select when you...
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... Camcorder G5 min NEVER Select to play a melody when you can select items listed below in accordance with the time difference. Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 36) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your...
... Camcorder G5 min NEVER Select to play a melody when you can select items listed below in accordance with the time difference. Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 36) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your...
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...If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting are reset.) For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: The supplied Remote Commander does not function. See page 92 for details. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the camcorder...up, then it after about 1 minute. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is set to the camcorder correctly. If the problem...
...If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting are reset.) For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: The supplied Remote Commander does not function. See page 92 for details. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the camcorder...up, then it after about 1 minute. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is set to the camcorder correctly. If the problem...
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... Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be damaged. (p. 12, 96) The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to the indicator list. (p. 110) screen. ,continued Troubleshooting 83 display the remaining tape indicator. ...temperature of the environment is automatically turned off. screen. This is not a malfunction. Then, connect it again. (p. 12) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) Cassette is not ejected even when the cMoisture condensation is starting in the (OTHERS) menu is set ...
... Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be damaged. (p. 12, 96) The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to the indicator list. (p. 110) screen. ,continued Troubleshooting 83 display the remaining tape indicator. ...temperature of the environment is automatically turned off. screen. This is not a malfunction. Then, connect it again. (p. 12) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) Cassette is not ejected even when the cMoisture condensation is starting in the (OTHERS) menu is set ...