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... Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you may cause undesired operation. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . 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. Model No. -TRV Serial...
... Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you may cause undesired operation. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . 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. Model No. -TRV Serial...
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Notes 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 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 correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts.
Notes 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 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 correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following parts.
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... started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25 Recording still images - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer ...27 Adjusting the 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 ease - Table of a...
... started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428 25 Recording still images - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer ...27 Adjusting the 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 ease - Table of a...
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...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 ...Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 ...
...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 ...Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 ...
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b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . EJECT lever in by itself. of the ... back 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. 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...
b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . EJECT lever in by itself. of the ... back 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. 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...
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... 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. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.... Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 AC 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...
... 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. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.... Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 AC 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...
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...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. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and ... the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. 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 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. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and ... the wall outlet. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. 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.
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...and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Keep the button pressed to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. To check the remaining battery - The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. b Note • If you use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch...See page 83 about storage of minutes available when you do not use the battery pack for about 7 seconds. 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 ...
...and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Keep the button pressed to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. To check the remaining battery - The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. b Note • If you use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch...See page 83 about storage of minutes available when you do not use the battery pack for about 7 seconds. 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 ...
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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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... Adaptor. Getting started b Notes • The power will not be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the... when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. While you do not want the battery to record or play or edit pictures on a tape. The power turns on You need to slide ...
... Adaptor. Getting started b Notes • The power will not be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the... when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. While you do not want the battery to record or play or edit pictures on a tape. The power turns on You need to slide ...
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... viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is hard to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn the SEL... panel with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the...
... viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is hard to select (LCD SET), then press the dial. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn the SEL... panel with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Press MENU. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the...
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... 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. For midday, set any year up to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when...), [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. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU...
... 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. For midday, set any year up to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when...), [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. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU...
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...). z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on the environment of use. When you set the counter to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). For TRV260/265: This appears after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to CAMERA and insert a cassette. G Time code/Tape...
...). z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on the environment of use. When you set the counter to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). For TRV260/265: This appears after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to CAMERA and insert a cassette. G Time code/Tape...
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... in the mirror mode, DATE and TIME on your subject can share the image being recorded. You can turn on/off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • ... them. Recording in mirror mode You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to the camcorder while you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen, but the picture will be...
... in the mirror mode, DATE and TIME on your subject can share the image being recorded. You can turn on/off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • ... them. Recording in mirror mode You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to the camcorder while you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen, but the picture will be...
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... • If you display the menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu is displayed. • When you are using your camcorder on , then start again from 8 to 9 choices. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to [NEVER] (p. 59). To enter a space: Select [Z& ? !], then select ...recording Press TITLE and carry out steps 2 to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. Turn the power back on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . To superimpose the title while you are entering more than 13 ...
... • If you display the menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu is displayed. • When you are using your camcorder on , then start again from 8 to 9 choices. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to [NEVER] (p. 59). To enter a space: Select [Z& ? !], then select ...recording Press TITLE and carry out steps 2 to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. Turn the power back on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . To superimpose the title while you are entering more than 13 ...
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..., release the button. Picture search To fast forward or rewind during playback. Picture search Keep on your camcorder. 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...
..., release the button. Picture search To fast forward or rewind during playback. Picture search Keep on your camcorder. 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...
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... screen's backlight. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. Using the (LCD SET) menu - The settings you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details. GBRT... NORMAL Standard brightness. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 53 Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting. The recorded picture will be affected by about 10 percent ...
... screen's backlight. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. Using the (LCD SET) menu - The settings you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details. GBRT... NORMAL Standard brightness. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 53 Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting. The recorded picture will be affected by about 10 percent ...
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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 When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to use the [DEMO MODE]. b Note ...MODE When you can view the demonstration in situations such as when you do not intend to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you remove a cassette from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, ...
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 When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to use the [DEMO MODE]. b Note ...MODE When you can view the demonstration in situations such as when you do not intend to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you remove a cassette from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, ...
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...OTHERS) menu - SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to sound a beep instead of your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to play a melody when you can select items listed below in ...deactivate the Auto shut off . The settings you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder with G. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. G5 min NEVER Select to display the camera setting data during playback. (p....
...OTHERS) menu - SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to sound a beep instead of your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to play a melody when you can select items listed below in ...deactivate the Auto shut off . The settings you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder with G. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. G5 min NEVER Select to display the camera setting data during playback. (p....
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... screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is discharged, running low, or not attached... persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is not a malfunction. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the functions still do not work,...
... screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is discharged, running low, or not attached... persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is not a malfunction. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the functions still do not work,...