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2-515-260-14(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV238E/TRV438E DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-515-260-14(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV238E/TRV438E DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E © 2005 Sony Corporation
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...DVD (Direct Access to "Click to another tape 62 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E 63 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 43 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 46 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) ...menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ...... 52 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 58 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 60 Dubbing ...
...DVD (Direct Access to "Click to another tape 62 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E 63 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 43 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 46 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) ...menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ...... 52 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 58 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 60 Dubbing ...
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...the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 46). To record wider range of the lever. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is effective, but use it further for a faster zoom. However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes... view Move the power zoom lever towards W. Occasional use of view, and keep T pressed to record closer view. Using zoom When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built...
...the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 46). To record wider range of the lever. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is effective, but use it further for a faster zoom. However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes... view Move the power zoom lever towards W. Occasional use of view, and keep T pressed to record closer view. Using zoom When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built...
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... TRV270E/285E) During playback, you press the button. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. z Tips • For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can display the screen indicators by pressing DISPLAY on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu,...DATA A. The indicators appear/disappear as you can view the date/time data ([DATE/TIME]) and the camera settings data ([CAM DATA]) that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Slide the POWER...
... TRV270E/285E) During playback, you press the button. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. z Tips • For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can display the screen indicators by pressing DISPLAY on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu,...DATA A. The indicators appear/disappear as you can view the date/time data ([DATE/TIME]) and the camera settings data ([CAM DATA]) that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Slide the POWER...
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... recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV270E/285E: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to ...display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 36) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to activate the Auto...
... recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV270E/285E: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to ...display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 36) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to activate the Auto...
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... camcorder to the wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. Customizing Your Camcorder 59 VIDEO EDIT For TRV270E/285E: You can select up during recording. GON OFF Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the LCD screen and in the desired order to another VCR remote control unit.... • When you have the power source disconnected from responding to a command sent by another recording device such as VCR (p. 67). COMMANDER For GON OFF TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
... camcorder to the wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. Customizing Your Camcorder 59 VIDEO EDIT For TRV270E/285E: You can select up during recording. GON OFF Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the LCD screen and in the desired order to another VCR remote control unit.... • When you have the power source disconnected from responding to a command sent by another recording device such as VCR (p. 67). COMMANDER For GON OFF TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
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... picture does not appear on a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with an HDD, etc. • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. For TRV238E/438E: Easy Dubbing does not function. For TRV270E/285E: Digital program editing does not function. Also, make sure the power switch ...of the video camera recorder is set to VCR. (p. 63) • The [IR SETUP] code or [PAUSE MODE] is set to LINE. For TRV270E/285E: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. c...
... picture does not appear on a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with an HDD, etc. • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. For TRV238E/438E: Easy Dubbing does not function. For TRV270E/285E: Digital program editing does not function. Also, make sure the power switch ...of the video camera recorder is set to VCR. (p. 63) • The [IR SETUP] code or [PAUSE MODE] is set to LINE. For TRV270E/285E: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. c...
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...on the tape when it to a tape in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player. REC: The cassette can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of ...time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it records. The...
...on the tape when it to a tape in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player. REC: The cassette can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of ...time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it records. The...
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... 123 200 (560 × 220) ,continued Additional Information 101 Additional Information Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV238E/438E: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 380 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 230 000 pixels ... can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV238E/438E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV270E/285E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system...
... 123 200 (560 × 220) ,continued Additional Information 101 Additional Information Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV238E/438E: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 380 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 230 000 pixels ... can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV238E/438E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV270E/285E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system...
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... Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. For TRV238E/438E: EASY DUB (Easy Dubbing) button (p. 63) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 27) E MENU button* (p. 42) F Video control buttons (p. 33) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15...
... Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. For TRV238E/438E: EASY DUB (Easy Dubbing) button (p. 63) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 27) E MENU button* (p. 42) F Video control buttons (p. 33) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15...
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... time 21, 96 BEEP 58 BLACK FADER 30 Built-in light 23 BURN DVD/VCD .....79, 106 Button-type battery Remote Commander 108 C Camera settings data display 36 Cassette 18, 95 CD-ROM 72 Charging the battery Battery Pack 12 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 100 Cleaning cassette 100 Clock... SET) ......17, 56 COMMANDER 59 D Data code (DATA CODE)..... 36, 58 Date search 40 Date/time 36 DEMO MODE 57 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 46 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 Display DISPLAY 59 Display indicator....... 110...
... time 21, 96 BEEP 58 BLACK FADER 30 Built-in light 23 BURN DVD/VCD .....79, 106 Button-type battery Remote Commander 108 C Camera settings data display 36 Cassette 18, 95 CD-ROM 72 Charging the battery Battery Pack 12 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 100 Cleaning cassette 100 Clock... SET) ......17, 56 COMMANDER 59 D Data code (DATA CODE)..... 36, 58 Date search 40 Date/time 36 DEMO MODE 57 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 46 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 Display DISPLAY 59 Display indicator....... 110...