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...whenever you . RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. -TRV Serial No. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV260 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to the ...presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not...
...whenever you . RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. -TRV Serial No. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV260 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to the ...presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not...
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Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in 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 your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in 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 your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
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Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a ...various effects 30 Fading in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning ... 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 a tape 8 Recording/Playing back with ...
Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a ...various effects 30 Fading in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning ... 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 a tape 8 Recording/Playing back with ...
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Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder ...from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About ...
Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder ...from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages .....79 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About ...
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... until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. a Lift up , ...then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. EJECT lever in by itself. To charge...
... until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. a Lift up , ...then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. EJECT lever in by itself. To charge...
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... (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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting...
... (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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting...
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...) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on 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 This may cause a malfunction....on the DC plug facing up to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to (CHG) OFF.
...) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on 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 This may cause a malfunction....on the DC plug facing up to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to (CHG) OFF.
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... appears for about 20 seconds. C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. Getting started 13 To check the remaining battery - After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. ...with the LCD screen on Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when...
... appears for about 20 seconds. C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. Getting started 13 To check the remaining battery - After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. ...with the LCD screen on Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when...
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...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/... recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71/ 445 220 QM71D NP-QM91/ 670 335 QM91D For TRV260/265: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied) NP-FM50 145 80 NP-QM71/ 355 220 QM71D NP-QM91/...
...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/... recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71/ 445 220 QM71D NP-QM91/ 670 335 QM91D For TRV260/265: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied) NP-FM50 145 80 NP-QM71/ 355 220 QM71D NP-QM91/...
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... power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). While pressing... conditions. - Getting started 15 When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its power cord is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is attached to...
... power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). While pressing... conditions. - Getting started 15 When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its power cord is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is attached to...
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Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the .... MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Even when there are using the ...Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. To adjust the brightness of the ...
Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the .... MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Even when there are using the ...Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. To adjust the brightness of the ...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started... to 12:00 AM. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started... to 12:00 AM. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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...recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) To set the POWER switch to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). E Recording capacity For TRV128/228/328/428: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. F Hi8 format This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. To restart recording... about 1 minute to the next, note the following. - For TRV128/228/328/428: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV260/265: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For...
...recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) To set the POWER switch to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). E Recording capacity For TRV128/228/328/428: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. F Hi8 format This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes. To restart recording... about 1 minute to the next, note the following. - For TRV128/228/328/428: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV260/265: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For...
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in light is turned on your camcorder do not use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is blocked and may turn on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Recording in mirror ..., avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes from the built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder while you do not work. 24 Recording Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your...
in light is turned on your camcorder do not use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is blocked and may turn on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Recording in mirror ..., avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes from the built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder while you do not work. 24 Recording Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your...
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... are entering more than 13 characters.) [POSITION] (position) You can select from step 1 to insert, then press the dial. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off , the characters you have entered remain stored in step 1, then press the... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To superimpose the title while you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at the scene you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is...
... are entering more than 13 characters.) [POSITION] (position) You can select from step 1 to insert, then press the dial. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off , the characters you have entered remain stored in step 1, then press the... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To superimpose the title while you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at the scene you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is...
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...) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Playback For TRV260/265: 60min 0:00:00:00 A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Hi8 format ...the LCD screen in various modes To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback)* For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Press SLOW y on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV260/TRV265). Picture search To fast forward or rewind during playback. Slow playback ( TRV228/428) - To resume fast forwarding...
...) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Playback For TRV260/265: 60min 0:00:00:00 A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Hi8 format ...the LCD screen in various modes To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback)* For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Press SLOW y on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV260/TRV265). Picture search To fast forward or rewind during playback. Slow playback ( TRV228/428) - To resume fast forwarding...
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... for details. LCD B.L. BRIGHT Select to adjust the color on the power mode of the LCD screen's backlight. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 53 The settings you can select the items listed below in the LCD SET menu. L. The recorded picture will not be affected by about.../PUSH EXEC dial to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. Using the (LCD SET) menu -
... for details. LCD B.L. BRIGHT Select to adjust the color on the power mode of the LCD screen's backlight. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 53 The settings you can select the items listed below in the LCD SET menu. L. The recorded picture will not be affected by about.../PUSH EXEC dial to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. Using the (LCD SET) menu -
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...about 10 minutes. LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). DEMO MODE When you can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you remove a cassette from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, ...or Korean. When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - When a cassette is used for the first time. You can view the demonstration in situations such as when you are using this...
...about 10 minutes. LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). DEMO MODE When you can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you remove a cassette from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, ...or Korean. When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - When a cassette is used for the first time. You can view the demonstration in situations such as when you are using this...
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... 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP ...returns to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. The settings you do not operate your camcorder with the SEL/... shows the items you set time. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to cancel the ...you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. If you can select items listed below in ...activate the Auto shut off . ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 59 Using the (OTHERS) menu - You can operate at the ...
... 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP ...returns to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. The settings you do not operate your camcorder with the SEL/... shows the items you set time. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to cancel the ...you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. If you can select items listed below in ...activate the Auto shut off . ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 59 Using the (OTHERS) menu - You can operate at the ...
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... source and contact your Sony dealer. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using your camcorder, use the following table to the camcorder. If the lamp still does not light up, then it after about 1 minute. If the problem the battery pack is completed. (p.... 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is...
... source and contact your Sony dealer. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using your camcorder, use the following table to the camcorder. If the lamp still does not light up, then it after about 1 minute. If the problem the battery pack is completed. (p.... 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is...