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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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... the user is not possible due to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of time may cause a malfunction of the FCC... • The images of recordings cannot be contrary to the copyright laws. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. CAUTION You are cautioned that to ...camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-...
... the user is not possible due to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of time may cause a malfunction of the FCC... • The images of recordings cannot be contrary to the copyright laws. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. CAUTION You are cautioned that to ...camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-...
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...Using the (OTHERS) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - 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 ... a VCR 61 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - HiFi SOUND/...
...Using the (OTHERS) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - 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 ... a VCR 61 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - HiFi SOUND/...
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... cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use it further for TRV260/265). No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on and ... to magnification levels greater than when recording in light to the ambient brightness. Using the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). The recommended distance between your shooting situation. The settings are displayed cyclically in the LP mode...
... cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use it further for TRV260/265). No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on and ... to magnification levels greater than when recording in light to the ambient brightness. Using the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). The recommended distance between your shooting situation. The settings are displayed cyclically in the LP mode...
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...; Select to a level greater than 20 times while recording on the power mode of your camcorder. S. Up to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 40 times zoom is performed digitally. Select to 20 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the... digital zooming zone. The right side of a distant subject, such as a bird. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. To select...
...; Select to a level greater than 20 times while recording on the power mode of your camcorder. S. Up to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 40 times zoom is performed digitally. Select to 20 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the... digital zooming zone. The right side of a distant subject, such as a bird. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. To select...
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... setting) (p. 60). • For TRV128/228/328/428: When you connect with this connection. Pictures can be output when you are connecting your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the A/V connecting cable • Use the...device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing b Notes on the VCR. • For TRV260/265: When you cannot record the picture and sound separately. Note that jack ...
... setting) (p. 60). • For TRV128/228/328/428: When you connect with this connection. Pictures can be output when you are connecting your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the A/V connecting cable • Use the...device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing b Notes on the VCR. • For TRV260/265: When you cannot record the picture and sound separately. Note that jack ...
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Digital program editing ( TRV260/265) You can select up the VCR by the following procedure before. b Notes • You cannot perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the...
Digital program editing ( TRV260/265) You can select up the VCR by the following procedure before. b Notes • You cannot perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the...
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...9 on your VCR can skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK] in .) away, with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing digital program editing for about 10 seconds before using the following procedure. Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ... the VCR Follow the steps below when you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). When connecting with an A/V connecting cable After selecting [IR], follow the procedure described in a VCR. When connecting with an...
...9 on your VCR can skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK] in .) away, with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing digital program editing for about 10 seconds before using the following procedure. Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ... the VCR Follow the steps below when you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). When connecting with an A/V connecting cable After selecting [IR], follow the procedure described in a VCR. When connecting with an...
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Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing ... RETURN [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ["CUT-OUT"], then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 0 10Turn the SEL...
Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing ... RETURN [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ["CUT-OUT"], then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 0 10Turn the SEL...
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.... • When you cannot operate the device correctly using it to record Press MENU in step 11. If there is ejected. Dubbing/Editing To end Digital program editing Press MENU. Dubbing/Editing 73 When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase the last set the [IR SETUP] code. When you select...
.... • When you cannot operate the device correctly using it to record Press MENU in step 11. If there is ejected. Dubbing/Editing To end Digital program editing Press MENU. Dubbing/Editing 73 When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase the last set the [IR SETUP] code. When you select...
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...when playing back a tape. Symptom For TRV260/265: The picture does not appear on the screen. 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 your camcorder. (p. 81) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and... on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that of "Step 1: Preparing your VCR. For TRV260/265: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is connected via an i.LINK cable,...
...when playing back a tape. Symptom For TRV260/265: The picture does not appear on the screen. 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 your camcorder. (p. 81) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and... on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that of "Step 1: Preparing your VCR. For TRV260/265: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is connected via an i.LINK cable,...
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... 79 E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. cChange the tape. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." C:04:ss cA battery... pack that are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set to condense. (p. 85) cRemove the power source. cPress the RESET button and operate your camcorder again. Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
... 79 E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. cChange the tape. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." C:04:ss cA battery... pack that are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set to condense. (p. 85) cRemove the power source. cPress the RESET button and operate your camcorder again. Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
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...TRV260/265: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. You have ejected the cassette during recording. - When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the TV screen if you cannot copy it records. Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder...or on the locations as shown in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to the end of your camcorder. If there is half the recording time when using the cassette Rewind ...
...TRV260/265: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. You have ejected the cassette during recording. - When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the TV screen if you cannot copy it records. Labeling position After using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder...or on the locations as shown in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to the end of your camcorder. If there is half the recording time when using the cassette Rewind ...
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...the operating instructions of the device to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is a trademark of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. When the available ...each piece of its features. When two or more , and as you use it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to but also with other device using an i.LINK cable. z Tips • i.LINK is connected to other ...
...the operating instructions of the device to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is a trademark of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. When the available ...each piece of its features. When two or more , and as you use it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to but also with other device using an i.LINK cable. z Tips • i.LINK is connected to other ...
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.... Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder get inside of data that can also be able to the operating instructions for device that does not have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any indication (such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players...in one second. For details on your computer, make sure that 100 megabits of Sony Corporation. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder, it may be repaired. - If sand or dust gets in the sun. a...
.... Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder get inside of data that can also be able to the operating instructions for device that does not have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any indication (such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players...in one second. For details on your computer, make sure that 100 megabits of Sony Corporation. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder, it may be repaired. - If sand or dust gets in the sun. a...
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... For TRV128/228/328/428: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels For TRV260/265: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) 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 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) ...
... For TRV128/228/328/428: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels For TRV260/265: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) 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 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) ...
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... 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 Easy Dubbing 64 Easy Handycam ...........26, 36 EDIT 51 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 Focus 29 Frame recording (...
... 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 Easy Dubbing 64 Easy Handycam ...........26, 36 EDIT 51 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 Focus 29 Frame recording (...
Computer Applications Guide
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Digital convert function 33 4 Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (... pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a Memory Stick slot 26 Connecting to a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder to Video CD Burn) - Picture Package Viewer 17 Creating an original video - Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on ...
Digital convert function 33 4 Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (... pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a Memory Stick slot 26 Connecting to a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder to Video CD Burn) - Picture Package Viewer 17 Creating an original video - Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on ...
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... on a tape as digital data on your computer along with several features. Creating your own original video You can also create video CDs. Saving the images on CD-R You can easily transfer pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to the computer. Copying... pictures from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show You can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials. Creating your own slide show with added music and effects. Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a ...
... on a tape as digital data on your computer along with several features. Creating your own original video You can also create video CDs. Saving the images on CD-R You can easily transfer pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to the computer. Copying... pictures from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show You can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials. Creating your own slide show with added music and effects. Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a ...
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... 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as the power source. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to.../EDIT mode. USB Streaming. Then [USB Streaming Tool] starts up. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you can view pictures that is seeing on the computer ...
... 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as the power source. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to.../EDIT mode. USB Streaming. Then [USB Streaming Tool] starts up. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you can view pictures that is seeing on the computer ...