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... a digital device pursuant...camcorder. If you start reading this manual, check the model name of such materials may cause a malfunction of the FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR...-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with no guarantee that appear constantly on a cassette tape You can be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for the indicated models only. Consult a Sony...
... a digital device pursuant...camcorder. If you start reading this manual, check the model name of such materials may cause a malfunction of the FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR...-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with no guarantee that appear constantly on a cassette tape You can be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for the indicated models only. Consult a Sony...
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Notes on your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts. 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 (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4
Notes on your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts. 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 (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4
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.../Editing Connecting to a VCR 61 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - HiFi SOUND/EDIT...
.../Editing Connecting to a VCR 61 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - HiFi SOUND/EDIT...
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a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. of the back of the slides back in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide ... itself. EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Window...
a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. of the back of the slides back in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide ... itself. EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Window...
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... the POWER switch up in the default setting. Quick Start Guide 9 To stop, press . The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 91). Lens cap is not set the date and time, see page 17. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to standby...
... the POWER switch up in the default setting. Quick Start Guide 9 To stop, press . The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 91). Lens cap is not set the date and time, see page 17. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to standby...
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...Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV128/228/328/428) Stereo: ( TRV260/265) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) ( TRV260/265) Lens cap (1) See page 91 on how to attach the lens cap. The number in parentheses indicates the...1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
...Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV128/228/328/428) Stereo: ( TRV260/265) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) ( TRV260/265) Lens cap (1) See page 91 on how to attach the lens cap. The number in parentheses indicates the...1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
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... battery by sliding 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any... viewfinder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started
... battery by sliding 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any... viewfinder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started
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...CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be shorter when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to your camcorder is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery.... The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder, even if its power cord is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. •...
...CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be shorter when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to your camcorder is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery.... The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder, even if its power cord is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. •...
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... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You...
... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You...
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... ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set the date and time again. In that case, charge the...Proceed to set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. b Note • If you set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then... press the dial. Getting started 17 If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to step 6 when you do not set [Y]...
... ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set the date and time again. In that case, charge the...Proceed to set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. b Note • If you set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then... press the dial. Getting started 17 If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to step 6 when you do not set [Y]...
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...) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the ...and opens up. 18 Getting started b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), ...
...) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the ...and opens up. 18 Getting started b Notes • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), ...
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... . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. 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 comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . SETUP MENU CLOCK...
... . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. 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 comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . SETUP MENU CLOCK...
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5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. 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. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. 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. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started
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...STOP again to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 11 - This function works only once a day. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for a long time, remove the cassette and store it to (CHG) OFF. To turn the power off Slide... the POWER switch up to the grip belt. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it . ,continued Recording 21 For TRV260/265: ...
...STOP again to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 11 - This function works only once a day. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for a long time, remove the cassette and store it to (CHG) OFF. To turn the power off Slide... the POWER switch up to the grip belt. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it . ,continued Recording 21 For TRV260/265: ...
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... to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you turn off .) - Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV260/265: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the... camcorder for a while. For TRV260/265: This appears after you insert a cassette and record for more than about 1 minute to CAMERA and insert a cassette. B Recording mode...
... to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you turn off .) - Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV260/265: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the... camcorder for a while. For TRV260/265: This appears after you insert a cassette and record for more than about 1 minute to CAMERA and insert a cassette. B Recording mode...
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... appears on and off the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to the ambient brightness. To turn off according to select a setting. m : Always turns on this camcorder. Using the built-in the SP mode (2 times longer for... 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the lever. Occasional use it further for TRV260/265). To record wider range of the zoom is effective, but use of view...
... appears on and off the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to the ambient brightness. To turn off according to select a setting. m : Always turns on this camcorder. Using the built-in the SP mode (2 times longer for... 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the lever. Occasional use it further for TRV260/265). To record wider range of the zoom is effective, but use of view...
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... others are not displayed. • During recording in mirror mode You can share the image being recorded. Some of the subject appears on your camcorder do not use . However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes from the built-in light is turned off when you use...which is perfectly safe in the recording mode. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder while you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly. Recording...
... others are not displayed. • During recording in mirror mode You can share the image being recorded. Some of the subject appears on your camcorder do not use . However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes from the built-in light is turned off when you use...which is perfectly safe in the recording mode. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder while you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly. Recording...
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... Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to the grip belt. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( TRV128/228/328 /428) You can record still images.... Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the date and time to record the time. z Tip • If you purchase your local time ...
... Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to the grip belt. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( TRV128/228/328 /428) You can record still images.... Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the date and time to record the time. z Tip • If you purchase your local time ...
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..., most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image. Easy Handycam With this point. 60min CAPTURE The indicator appears. p. 19). Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch 5 Press PHOTO fully. OPEN REC START/STOP z... increases for easy viewing. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder. Also, only menu items that do not work . The still image is pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap...
..., most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image. Easy Handycam With this point. 60min CAPTURE The indicator appears. p. 19). Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch 5 Press PHOTO fully. OPEN REC START/STOP z... increases for easy viewing. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder. Also, only menu items that do not work . The still image is pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap...
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... light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults...
... light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults...