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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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. Record...for FCC related matters only. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Model No. -TRV Serial No. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is for future reference. Owner's Record The model and ...
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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. Record...for FCC related matters only. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Model No. -TRV Serial No. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is for future reference. Owner's Record The model and ...
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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 parts. Notes on 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 using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Notes on 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
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...Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in mirror mode 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25 Recording still images - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Table of a scene - 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 ...-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Read this first 2 Quick...
...Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in mirror mode 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25 Recording still images - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Table of a scene - 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 ...-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Read this first 2 Quick...
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...from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing...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 i.LINK 84 Maintenance and precautions 85 Specification 88 Quick Reference Identifying parts...
...from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing...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 i.LINK 84 Maintenance and precautions 85 Specification 88 Quick Reference Identifying parts...
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...of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 12. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press .... The cassette compartment cassette. b Slide the battery pack in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the slides...
...of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 12. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press .... The cassette compartment cassette. b Slide the battery pack in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the slides...
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...) 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. Getting started Getting started 11 The number in parentheses indicates the number of...
...) 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. Getting started Getting started 11 The number in parentheses indicates the number of...
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.... 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 your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord...the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up , connect the AC Adaptor to (CHG) OFF. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v ...
.... 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 your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord...the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up , connect the AC Adaptor to (CHG) OFF. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v ...
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...DSPL/BATT INFO. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 ...use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. See page 83 about 7 seconds. Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO OPEN POWER switch BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 ...
...DSPL/BATT INFO. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 ...use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. See page 83 about 7 seconds. Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO OPEN POWER switch BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 ...
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... 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/...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/...
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... • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information 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, even if its charge even when it while connected to record or ...first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). While you do not want the battery to your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied to it is attached to...
... • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information 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, even if its charge even when it while connected to record or ...first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). While you do not want the battery to your camcorder. To turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied to it is attached to...
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... panel to [OFF] (p. 59). Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you close the LCD panel. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust...confirmation beep by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started z Tips • If you rotate the LCD... Press MENU. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see.
... panel to [OFF] (p. 59). Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you close the LCD panel. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust...confirmation beep by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started z Tips • If you rotate the LCD... Press MENU. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see.
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...] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and time again. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set it 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...), then press the dial. 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. b Note • If you set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set any year up to 12:00...
...] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and time again. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set it 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...), then press the dial. 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. b Note • If you set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set any year up to 12:00...
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... movie in SP mode and LP mode on the screen. For TRV260/265: This appears after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. •... a while when you turn off .) - To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). 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 ...
... movie in SP mode and LP mode on the screen. For TRV260/265: This appears after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. •... a while when you turn off .) - To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). 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 ...
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...mirror-image of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. • During recording in the mirror mode, DATE and TIME on your camcorder, turn the built- Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering occurs while shooting ...you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. in light is turned on...
...mirror-image of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. • During recording in the mirror mode, DATE and TIME on your camcorder, turn the built- Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering occurs while shooting ...you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. in light is turned on...
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... stored in the same manner. 6 When you are entering more than 13 characters.) [POSITION] (position) You can only select [SMALL] when you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. The power will not to be... set [A.SHUT OFF] in step 1, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 4. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off , the characters you may not be turn off . Then reselect the characters...
... stored in the same manner. 6 When you are entering more than 13 characters.) [POSITION] (position) You can only select [SMALL] when you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. The power will not to be... set [A.SHUT OFF] in step 1, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 4. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off , the characters you may not be turn off . Then reselect the characters...
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...Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) b Note • For TRV260/265: If you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear on your camcorder. b Notes • For TRV228/428: If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, the... camcorder automatically returns to play back the tape on the LCD screen in the following cases: - 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 ...
...Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) b Note • For TRV260/265: If you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear on your camcorder. b Notes • For TRV228/428: If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, the... camcorder automatically returns to play back the tape on the LCD screen in the following cases: - 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 ...
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... menu settings" (p. 43). The screen shows the items you connect your camcorder. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. The default settings are marked with G. The settings you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. 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 Using the (LCD SET) menu...
... menu settings" (p. 43). The screen shows the items you connect your camcorder. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. The default settings are marked with G. The settings you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. 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 Using the (LCD SET) menu...
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Select when you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 59). 58 Customizing Your Camcorder z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. When a cassette is set to OFF. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette ... view the demonstration in situations such as when you do not intend to use the [DEMO MODE]. LANGUAGE You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to [5 min] when the...
Select when you are using this camcorder for the on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 59). 58 Customizing Your Camcorder z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. When a cassette is set to OFF. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette ... view the demonstration in situations such as when you do not intend to use the [DEMO MODE]. LANGUAGE You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to [5 min] when the...
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... can select items listed below in accordance with the time difference. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to play a melody when you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to ...settings" (p. 43). Select to sound a beep instead of your camcorder abroad. The settings you can adjust vary depending on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to deactivate the Auto shut off . Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. The screen shows the items you can operate ...
... can select items listed below in accordance with the time difference. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to play a melody when you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to ...settings" (p. 43). Select to sound a beep instead of your camcorder abroad. The settings you can adjust vary depending on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to deactivate the Auto shut off . Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. The screen shows the items you can operate ...
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..., or not attached to the camcorder. polarities correctly matching the + - cAttach the battery pack to [ON]. (p. 60) cInsert a battery into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. If the problem the battery pack is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. cFully charge the battery again. See page 79 for...
..., or not attached to the camcorder. polarities correctly matching the + - cAttach the battery pack to [ON]. (p. 60) cInsert a battery into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. If the problem the battery pack is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. cFully charge the battery again. See page 79 for...