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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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... TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the copyright laws. Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. ... or more of the following measures: - Instructions with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in low light conditions, such as...the contents of the pixels are based on the country/ regions. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. To view your recordings on...
... TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the copyright laws. Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. ... or more of the following measures: - Instructions with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in low light conditions, such as...the contents of the pixels are based on the country/ regions. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. To view your recordings on...
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... ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - 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...etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
... ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - 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...etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
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...m : Always turns on this camcorder. Using the built-in light When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the lever. Built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). ...To record wider range of the zoom is about 1.5 m (5 feet). LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to get a sharp focus in light Recording 1 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...
...m : Always turns on this camcorder. Using the built-in light When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the lever. Built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). ...To record wider range of the zoom is about 1.5 m (5 feet). LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to get a sharp focus in light Recording 1 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...
Camera Operations Guide
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... 40 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. S. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Note that the image quality decreases when you can operate at the moment. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9W...
... 40 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. S. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Note that the image quality decreases when you can operate at the moment. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9W...
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...8226; Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. Note that jack instead of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • For TRV260/265: When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Before connecting, make ...separately. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV260/265: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of using the yellow video plug. Pictures can be reproduced ...
...8226; Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. Note that jack instead of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • For TRV260/265: When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Before connecting, make ...separately. For details, see page 84. 62 Dubbing/Editing To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV260/265: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to stereo device, connect the audio plug of using the yellow video plug. Pictures can be reproduced ...
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...for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program editing for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press ... scenes from a tape - LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 69 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV260/265) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to the camcorder as VCR. The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you have...
...for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program editing for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press ... scenes from a tape - LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 69 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV260/265) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to the camcorder as VCR. The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you have...
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... described in a VCR. When recording fails to recording pause mode. Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program editing for the manufacturer of the VCR" (p. 70). b Note • Run the tape for details on your VCR, and set the [IR ...this setting if you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to cancel recording pause on to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scenes may not get recorded when you have set up your VCR, try again. 9 Turn ...
... described in a VCR. When recording fails to recording pause mode. Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program editing for the manufacturer of the VCR" (p. 70). b Note • Run the tape for details on your VCR, and set the [IR ...this setting if you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to cancel recording pause on to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scenes may not get recorded when you have set up your VCR, try again. 9 Turn ...
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...PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR. ,continued Dubbing/Editing 71 The calculated stop position for recording into the camcorder. Insert a tape to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 69 to select ["CUT-IN"], then press ... [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for each for recording is finished. Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to select [ RETURN], then press the dial. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
...PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR. ,continued Dubbing/Editing 71 The calculated stop position for recording into the camcorder. Insert a tape to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 69 to select ["CUT-IN"], then press ... [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for each for recording is finished. Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to select [ RETURN], then press the dial. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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... the dial. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase the last set the [IR SETUP] code. The programs are deleted. Dubbing/Editing To end Digital program editing Press MENU. When you select [UNDO] You can erase all the programs. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 4 in step 11. To...
... the dial. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase the last set the [IR SETUP] code. The programs are deleted. Dubbing/Editing To end Digital program editing Press MENU. When you select [UNDO] You can erase all the programs. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 4 in step 11. To...
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...standard 8 mm system. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) For TRV128/228/328/428: Easy Dubbing does not function. • Your ...camera recorder is set to a blank section on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is not NTSC. (p. 68) For TRV260/265: Digital program editing does not function. Also, make sure the power switch of the VCR is not set to...
...standard 8 mm system. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 69) For TRV128/228/328/428: Easy Dubbing does not function. • Your ...camera recorder is set to a blank section on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is not NTSC. (p. 68) For TRV260/265: Digital program editing does not function. Also, make sure the power switch of the VCR is not set to...
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...condense. (p. 85) cRemove the power source. cChange the tape. cPress the RESET button and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used . Use an "... The tape has run out.* Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 79 If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the cassette is set ...
...condense. (p. 85) cRemove the power source. cChange the tape. cPress the RESET button and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used . Use an "... The tape has run out.* Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 79 If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the cassette is set ...
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...the cassette to set to record such software. and are 82 Additional Information Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to your camcorder. You have ejected the cassette during recording. - When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the TV...try to SAVE. Notes on use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. For TRV260/265: When you begin the next recording in ...
...the cassette to set to record such software. and are 82 Additional Information Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to your camcorder. You have ejected the cassette during recording. - When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the TV...try to SAVE. Notes on use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. For TRV260/265: When you begin the next recording in ...
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... buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it more and more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to be connected. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and... the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that this unit with various digital AV devices. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is a trademark of...
... buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it more and more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to be connected. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and... the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that this unit with various digital AV devices. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is a trademark of...
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...radio waves or radiation. Noise may not be exposed to your computer. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be repaired. - The camcorder may occur. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction or... the casing, unplug your camcorder get inside of data that application software supported by Sony (e.g. Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use the accessories recommended in your camcorder gets wet, it any indication (such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,...
...radio waves or radiation. Noise may not be exposed to your computer. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be repaired. - The camcorder may occur. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction or... the casing, unplug your camcorder get inside of data that application software supported by Sony (e.g. Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use the accessories recommended in your camcorder gets wet, it any indication (such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,...
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...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.) ...than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV128/228/328/428: SP: 2 h LP: 4 h For TRV260/265: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228...
...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.) ...than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV128/228/328/428: SP: 2 h LP: 4 h For TRV260/265: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228...
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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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... VCR to Video CD Burn) - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to the computer via your camcorder - Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer...
... VCR to Video CD Burn) - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to the computer via your camcorder - Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer...
Computer Applications Guide
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... videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to the computer. Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" automatically You can easily transfer pictures recorded on a tape as digital data on a CD-R. 6 Connecting to a Windows computer Saving the images on CD-R You can save pictures... editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from the supplied CD-ROM, you can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials.
... videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to the computer. Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" automatically You can easily transfer pictures recorded on a tape as digital data on a CD-R. 6 Connecting to a Windows computer Saving the images on CD-R You can save pictures... editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from the supplied CD-ROM, you can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials.
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...model. 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the camcorder. Fully insert. 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 ON. 5 Connect the ...below, make sure you connect the USB cable for the first time. The location of your camcorder to a Windows computer 11 For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the computer...
...model. 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the camcorder. Fully insert. 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 ON. 5 Connect the ...below, make sure you connect the USB cable for the first time. The location of your camcorder to a Windows computer 11 For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the computer...