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3-087-918-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV128/TRV228/TRV328/TRV428 DCR-TRV260/TRV265 © 2004 Sony Corporation
3-087-918-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV128/TRV228/TRV328/TRV428 DCR-TRV260/TRV265 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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... product, you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. This symbol is subject to the presence of important operating... not expose the unit to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,...
... product, you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. This symbol is subject to the presence of important operating... not expose the unit to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,...
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...model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment to a malfunction of FCC Rules. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device ...and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as a VCR or a computer with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on , the user is connected. - CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: ...
...model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment to a malfunction of FCC Rules. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device ...and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as a VCR or a computer with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on , the user is connected. - CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: ...
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Notes on your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4 Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to be used for screen display on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts.
Notes on your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4 Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to be used for screen display on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts.
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... tape 18 Step 7: Setting the screen language 19 Recording Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV128: CCD-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25...
... tape 18 Step 7: Setting the screen language 19 Recording Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV128: CCD-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25...
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... 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Photo search 41 Playing back still images in various modes 35 Playing back with ease - Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of recording - Data code ( TRV260/265 37 Playing the picture on ... - Date search 41 Searching for a desired scene - Zero set memory 40 Searching for a scene by date of the most recent recording - Photo scan 42 6 END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape for playback ( TRV265 40 Searching quickly for a still image -
... 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Photo search 41 Playing back still images in various modes 35 Playing back with ease - Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of recording - Data code ( TRV260/265 37 Playing the picture on ... - Date search 41 Searching for a desired scene - Zero set memory 40 Searching for a scene by date of the most recent recording - Photo scan 42 6 END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape for playback ( TRV265 40 Searching quickly for a still image -
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... SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer... COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape -
... SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer... COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape -
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. comes out automatically. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. a ...
Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. comes out automatically. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. a ...
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To set up the CAMERA lamp. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY... STOP. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG) OFF. Recording starts. To change to start the playback. Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase...Quick Start Guide 9 The power turns on. c Press (play) to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Remove the lens cap.
To set up the CAMERA lamp. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY... STOP. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG) OFF. Recording starts. To change to start the playback. Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase...Quick Start Guide 9 The power turns on. c Press (play) to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Remove the lens cap.
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Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) ( TRV260/265) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) ( TRV260/265) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting started Getting started 11 RMT-...
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) ( TRV260/265) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) ( TRV260/265) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting started Getting started 11 RMT-...
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b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the viewfinder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC ...
b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the viewfinder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC ...
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... Set the POWER switch to view it . See page 83 about storage of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. The battery information appears for a long time, use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30...°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of power left in the direction of the battery pack. C Approximate possible...
... Set the POWER switch to view it . See page 83 about storage of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. The battery information appears for a long time, use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30...°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of power left in the direction of the battery pack. C Approximate possible...
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...minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For TRV128/228/328/428: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) NP-FM50 280 135 NP-QM71/ 675 330 QM71D NP-QM91/ 1010 495 QM91D For TRV260/265...: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 105 NP-QM71/ 485 255 QM71D NP-QM91/ 725 385 QM91D * Approximate number...
...minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For TRV128/228/328/428: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 175 85 (supplied) NP-FM50 280 135 NP-QM71/ 675 330 QM71D NP-QM91/ 1010 495 QM91D For TRV260/265...: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 105 NP-QM71/ 485 255 QM71D NP-QM91/ 725 385 QM91D * Approximate number...
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... is attached to your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied to it is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - Connect your camcorder as the power source when... power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the...
... is attached to your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied to it is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - Connect your camcorder as the power source when... power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the...
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... the LCD screen facing out. • If you are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 59). z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, ...view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (LCD SET) menu (p. 53). • The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. • You can close the LCD panel. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the...
... the LCD screen facing out. • If you are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 59). z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, ...view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (LCD SET) menu (p. 53). • The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. • You can close the LCD panel. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the...
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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set any year up to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as ...
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set any year up to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as ...
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... indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or... DATE) to display the time indicator. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time...
... indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or... DATE) to display the time indicator. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time...
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The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the LCD screen. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the 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 slides back in...
The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the LCD screen. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the 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 slides back in...
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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. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.