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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
Camera Operations Guide
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... be copyrighted. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428...or more of the following measures: - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details...video cassettes on your camcorder. Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings... LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause harmful interference to the copyright laws....
... be copyrighted. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428...or more of the following measures: - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details...video cassettes on your camcorder. Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings... LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause harmful interference to the copyright laws....
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PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu...etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Advanced operations ...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 -
PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu...etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Advanced operations ...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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...pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. • 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 switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU ...during playback on a TV. Data code ( TRV260/265) During playback, you press the button. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] ...
...pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. • 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 switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU ...during playback on a TV. Data code ( TRV260/265) During playback, you press the button. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] ...
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... to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder with ...melody when you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. The settings you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder. To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). BEEP...SHUT OFF Select to deactivate the Auto shut off . Using the (OTHERS) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. The default settings are marked with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an ...
... to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder with ...melody when you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. The settings you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder. To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). BEEP...SHUT OFF Select to deactivate the Auto shut off . Using the (OTHERS) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. The default settings are marked with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an ...
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...The camera recording lamp will not light up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the viewfinder. b Note • When you are recording close to the subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. b Note • The setting returns to another VCR remote control unit. VIDEO EDIT... For TRV260/265: You can select up during recording. COMMANDER For GON OFF TRV228/428...
...The camera recording lamp will not light up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the viewfinder. b Note • When you are recording close to the subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. b Note • The setting returns to another VCR remote control unit. VIDEO EDIT... For TRV260/265: You can select up during recording. COMMANDER For GON OFF TRV228/428...
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... to a blank section on the screen when playing back a tape. cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera recorder is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) cAdjust the synchronization of your...
... to a blank section on the screen when playing back a tape. cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera recorder is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) cAdjust the synchronization of your...
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... using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of your camcorder. The recording time when you begin the next recording in another video camera connected to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Hi8 system This Hi8 system is half the recording time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to cause malfunction of...
... using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of your camcorder. The recording time when you begin the next recording in another video camera connected to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Hi8 system This Hi8 system is half the recording time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to cause malfunction of...
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... CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42...; (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV260/265: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: Rotary heads, FM...
... CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42...; (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV260/265: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: Rotary heads, FM...
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A Built-in light (p. 23) B Lens C Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/ For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Remote sensor D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) E Microphone F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) H DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) A Jack cover B For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 62) C For TRV260/265: DV Interface (p. 62) D For TRV260/265: (USB) jack 92 Quick Reference E S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 39, 62) F For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 61) G For TRV128/228/328/428: RFU DC OUT jack (p. 40)
A Built-in light (p. 23) B Lens C Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/ For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Remote sensor D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) E Microphone F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) H DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) A Jack cover B For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 62) C For TRV260/265: DV Interface (p. 62) D For TRV260/265: (USB) jack 92 Quick Reference E S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 39, 62) F For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 61) G For TRV128/228/328/428: RFU DC OUT jack (p. 40)
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.../428: EASY DUB (Easy Dubbing) button (p. 64) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 43) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamps (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV260/265: Rec buttons (p. 68) REC (rec... 93 See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details. Quick Reference A RESET button (p. 74) B For TRV260/265: BURN DVD/VCD You can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R.
.../428: EASY DUB (Easy Dubbing) button (p. 64) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 43) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamps (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV260/265: Rec buttons (p. 68) REC (rec... 93 See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details. Quick Reference A RESET button (p. 74) B For TRV260/265: BURN DVD/VCD You can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R.
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...set (CLOCK SET) 17, 57 COMMANDER 60 D Data code (DATA CODE 37, 59 Date search 41 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 58 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 69 Digital zoom (D ZOOM) ...47 Digital8 system 82 Display DISPLAY 60 Display indicator .........97 DNR 52 Dual sound track tape ........51 Dubbing 61 E ... light (LCD B.L 53 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT).......... 16 LCD COLOR 53 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54...
...set (CLOCK SET) 17, 57 COMMANDER 60 D Data code (DATA CODE 37, 59 Date search 41 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 58 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 69 Digital zoom (D ZOOM) ...47 Digital8 system 82 Display DISPLAY 60 Display indicator .........97 DNR 52 Dual sound track tape ........51 Dubbing 61 E ... light (LCD B.L 53 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT).......... 16 LCD COLOR 53 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54...
Marketing Specifications
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...videos by adjusting the cameras focus ring allowing more creativity and/or effects. End Search Advances the video tape to your videos when shooting in challenging situations. The display will control up to 16 hours on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. 1/6" CCD Imager, 320K Pixels Gross 1/6" CCD...® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot® Infrared system you can capture natural looking titles to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. Fader Effects Enhance your home videos quickly and easily. ® CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder Everything the...
...videos by adjusting the cameras focus ring allowing more creativity and/or effects. End Search Advances the video tape to your videos when shooting in challenging situations. The display will control up to 16 hours on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. 1/6" CCD Imager, 320K Pixels Gross 1/6" CCD...® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot® Infrared system you can capture natural looking titles to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. Fader Effects Enhance your home videos quickly and easily. ® CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder Everything the...
Marketing Specifications
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...Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD Continuous Playback ...Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are approximate. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6" 320K Gross Pixel CCD Video Actual: 200K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.6-2.4 Focal Distance: 2.5-50mm 35mm Conversion: 42-840mm ...
...Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD Continuous Playback ...Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are approximate. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6" 320K Gross Pixel CCD Video Actual: 200K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.6-2.4 Focal Distance: 2.5-50mm 35mm Conversion: 42-840mm ...