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...U.S.A. Serial No. 2 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. For more information regarding this product. Operation ...is for future reference. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and ...
...U.S.A. Serial No. 2 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. For more information regarding this product. Operation ...is for future reference. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and ...
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...this manual, check the model name of the pixels are operational for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Take pictures of FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265...to the copyright laws. Instructions with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a cassette tape You can be damaged. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the indicated models...
...this manual, check the model name of the pixels are operational for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Take pictures of FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265...to the copyright laws. Instructions with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a cassette tape You can be damaged. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the indicated models...
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Easy 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 dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Table of a scene - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started... still images - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading 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...
Easy 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 dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Table of a scene - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started... still images - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading 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...
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.... ......54 Using the (SETUP 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 other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About i.LINK 84...:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
.... ......54 Using the (SETUP 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 other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About i.LINK 84...:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
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... Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 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. Shoulder strap...
... Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 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. Shoulder strap...
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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. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set the date and time, the ...[CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and ...from the memory. Getting started 17 Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
... ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set the date and time, the ...[CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midnight, set the date and ...from the memory. Getting started 17 Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
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...the LCD screen. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 3 Close the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. 2 Insert a cassette ...side facing up. MENU Getting started 19 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, ...
...the LCD screen. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 3 Close the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. 2 Insert a cassette ...side facing up. MENU Getting started 19 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, ...
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...17). Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. When you do not record the date and time in...date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - b Note • The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press TIME to record the date. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or ...the lens cap string down and attach it to record the date and time. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( ...
...17). Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. When you do not record the date and time in...date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - b Note • The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press TIME to record the date. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or ...the lens cap string down and attach it to record the date and time. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( ...
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...switch to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your baby sleeping) with this function. Manual exposure • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to OFF. Recording in CAMERA mode. This may not be reproduced properly. 28 Recording ...EXPOSURE SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 1 Press EXPOSURE in dark places - Adjusting the exposure manually You can fix the brightness of your fingers or other objects. and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. To cancel NightShot plus function in dark...
...switch to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your baby sleeping) with this function. Manual exposure • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to OFF. Recording in CAMERA mode. This may not be reproduced properly. 28 Recording ...EXPOSURE SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 1 Press EXPOSURE in dark places - Adjusting the exposure manually You can fix the brightness of your fingers or other objects. and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. To cancel NightShot plus function in dark...
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...menu settings. To record a stationary subject using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in the following cases. - You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the default setting. To record a subject with raindrops. - The maximum shooting distance ...using a tripod. Adjusting the focus manually The focus is about 3 meters (10 feet). LIGHT] to [ON] in the background. - When you want to when the focus ...
...menu settings. To record a stationary subject using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in the following cases. - You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the default setting. To record a subject with raindrops. - The maximum shooting distance ...using a tripod. Adjusting the focus manually The focus is about 3 meters (10 feet). LIGHT] to [ON] in the background. - When you want to when the focus ...
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... zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Tips for focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you want to record a close-up image of a scene - Recording a picture using various effects FADER...
... zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Tips for focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you want to record a close-up image of a scene - Recording a picture using various effects FADER...
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... (p. 12). Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 63. Yellow Black Playback Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Playing the... picture on a TV For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack Connect your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration.
... (p. 12). Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 63. Yellow Black Playback Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Playing the... picture on a TV For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack Connect your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration.
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... AUTO FRAME REC ON I N T. REC RETURN STBY [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the position of the POWER switch. MANUAL SET (p. 44) CAMERA SET (p. 47) PLAYER SET (p. 51) ( TRV128/ 228/328/428) VCR SET (p. 51) ( TRV260/265) LCD SET (p. 53) TAPE SET (p. 54) SETUP MENU (p. 57...
... AUTO FRAME REC ON I N T. REC RETURN STBY [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the position of the POWER switch. MANUAL SET (p. 44) CAMERA SET (p. 47) PLAYER SET (p. 51) ( TRV128/ 228/328/428) VCR SET (p. 51) ( TRV260/265) LCD SET (p. 53) TAPE SET (p. 54) SETUP MENU (p. 57...
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...only on glass or metal mesh in the middle to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM AE You can operate at a beach in the MANUAL SET menu. lesson) ( ) moving subjects such as in strong light or reflected...( ) Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. The settings you can record pictures easily in a situation that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is adjusted to prevent people's faces from appearing ) dark in a theater or at a wedding. Unavailable items will be grayed out....
...only on glass or metal mesh in the middle to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM AE You can operate at a beach in the MANUAL SET menu. lesson) ( ) moving subjects such as in strong light or reflected...( ) Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. The settings you can record pictures easily in a situation that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is adjusted to prevent people's faces from appearing ) dark in a theater or at a wedding. Unavailable items will be grayed out....
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The recorded picture will not be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. 48 Customizing Your Camcorder 16:9 WIDE For TRV128/228/328/428: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to play a picture ... mode. **Played in the viewfinder. CINEMA ( ) Select to record a picture to be played back in CINEMA mode. 16:9 FULL ( ) Select to record a picture to the manuals supplied with your TV. Refer also to be wide. In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen...
The recorded picture will not be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. 48 Customizing Your Camcorder 16:9 WIDE For TRV128/228/328/428: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to play a picture ... mode. **Played in the viewfinder. CINEMA ( ) Select to record a picture to be played back in CINEMA mode. 16:9 FULL ( ) Select to record a picture to the manuals supplied with your TV. Refer also to be wide. In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen...
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... • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you connect to be wide. For TRV260/265: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). When viewed on the LCD screen When viewed on... ON ( ) Standard setting (to record pictures to play a picture in [OFF]. With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to the manuals supplied with your TV. Refer also to the "W" side than recording in the wide mode, it appears as you...
... • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you connect to be wide. For TRV260/265: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). When viewed on the LCD screen When viewed on... ON ( ) Standard setting (to record pictures to play a picture in [OFF]. With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to the manuals supplied with your TV. Refer also to the "W" side than recording in the wide mode, it appears as you...
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The interval recording starts. flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 29). • You can achieve excellent recordings of up during ... the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording (p. 59). 56 Customizing Your Camcorder lights up to ± 6 frames from the selected time. INT.REC For TRV260/265: You can silence the beeps during the operation. [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a. [REC TIME] b. [INTERVAL] 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET],...
The interval recording starts. flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 29). • You can achieve excellent recordings of up during ... the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording (p. 59). 56 Customizing Your Camcorder lights up to ± 6 frames from the selected time. INT.REC For TRV260/265: You can silence the beeps during the operation. [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a. [REC TIME] b. [INTERVAL] 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET],...
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... in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 59) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is called the smear effect. cDeactivate the NightShot plus function. (p. 28) Picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not... Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 29) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not heard. This is discharged. (p. 12) For TRV328/428/ TRV260/ cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the (CAMERA SET...
... in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 59) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is called the smear effect. cDeactivate the NightShot plus function. (p. 28) Picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not... Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 29) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not heard. This is discharged. (p. 12) For TRV328/428/ TRV260/ cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the (CAMERA SET...
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... (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 79)/Tape photo recording (p. 25) 60min STBY 0:00:00 Indicators Q E Z 9 . () Meanings Warning (p. 79) Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27) PROGRAM AE (p. 44) Picture effect (p. 45) 16:9 WIDE/CINEMA/16:9 FULL (p. 48) SteadyShot off (p. 50) Quick... NightShot plus (p. 28) Quick Reference 97 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder positions vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your...
... (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 79)/Tape photo recording (p. 25) 60min STBY 0:00:00 Indicators Q E Z 9 . () Meanings Warning (p. 79) Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27) PROGRAM AE (p. 44) Picture effect (p. 45) 16:9 WIDE/CINEMA/16:9 FULL (p. 48) SteadyShot off (p. 50) Quick... NightShot plus (p. 28) Quick Reference 97 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder positions vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your...
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... 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 (FRAME REC 55 Full ... LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54 VCR SET 51 Mirror mode 24 Moisture condensation ...... 86 Monaural 21, 40...
... 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 (FRAME REC 55 Full ... LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54 VCR SET 51 Mirror mode 24 Moisture condensation ...... 86 Monaural 21, 40...