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... manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be used in illustrating the operating procedures. b Notes: • This equipment has been tested and found...to try to malfunction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on the country/ region. Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the...
... manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be used in illustrating the operating procedures. b Notes: • This equipment has been tested and found...to try to malfunction. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on the country/ region. Notes on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the...
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...a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. To check the...date and time indicator. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is 3/4 of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. Press DATE (or TIME) and...
...a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. To check the...date and time indicator. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is 3/4 of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. Press DATE (or TIME) and...
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...the screen (p. 57). 22 Recording When you record from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. - F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators will not be recorded on LCD frame to record moving pictures. It is useful...turn the power off to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV280: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you set the counter to 0:...
...the screen (p. 57). 22 Recording When you record from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. - F Hi8 format ( TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators will not be recorded on LCD frame to record moving pictures. It is useful...turn the power off to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV280: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you set the counter to 0:...
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.... To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders... (including another DCRTRV280). To resume normal playback, release the button. Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338...
.... To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders... (including another DCRTRV280). To resume normal playback, release the button. Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338...
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...99) • For TRV138/338: The television's video channel is heard. This is not a malfunction. • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. • There is not a malfunction. No ... tape you are not clear or do not appear. This is a blank section in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The sound breaks off. END SEARCH does not work . END SEARCH does not work correctly. Troubleshooting ,continued...
...99) • For TRV138/338: The television's video channel is heard. This is not a malfunction. • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. • The tape was ejected after recording. • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. • There is not a malfunction. No ... tape you are not clear or do not appear. This is a blank section in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The sound breaks off. END SEARCH does not work . END SEARCH does not work correctly. Troubleshooting ,continued...
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...is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Notes on use your camcorder. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your... tape, re-record from being made on the tape Press END SEARCH to go to the end of ...
...is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Notes on use your camcorder. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your... tape, re-record from being made on the tape Press END SEARCH to go to the end of ...
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...Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV138/338: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV280: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV138/338: Rotary heads, FM system For TRV280: Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video...kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV138/338: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 ...
...Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV138/338: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV280: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV138/338: Rotary heads, FM system For TRV280: Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video...kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV138/338: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 ...
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... 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For TRV138/338: During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.7 W For TRV280: During camera recording using viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using LCD 3.4 W Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to ...Approx.) 780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only 890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 11. AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requirements AC 100 - 240...
... 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For TRV138/338: During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.7 W For TRV280: During camera recording using viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using LCD 3.4 W Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to ...Approx.) 780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only 890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 11. AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requirements AC 100 - 240...
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Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - - z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 CCD- TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided -
Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - - z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 CCD- TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided -
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...96 BEEP 57 BLACK FADER 30 Built-in light 23 BURN DVD/VCD .....79, 106 C Camera settings data display 37 Cassette 18, 95 CD-ROM 72 Charging the battery Battery Pack 12 Pre... 55 D Data code (DATA CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9....SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 First Step Guide........... 73, 74 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 53 Full charge 12 G Grip belt 4 H Hi8/standard 8 mm system 95 HiFi SOUND 49 I i.LINK 97 i.LINK cable.... 60...
...96 BEEP 57 BLACK FADER 30 Built-in light 23 BURN DVD/VCD .....79, 106 C Camera settings data display 37 Cassette 18, 95 CD-ROM 72 Charging the battery Battery Pack 12 Pre... 55 D Data code (DATA CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9....SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 First Step Guide........... 73, 74 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 53 Full charge 12 G Grip belt 4 H Hi8/standard 8 mm system 95 HiFi SOUND 49 I i.LINK 97 i.LINK cable.... 60...