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...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 these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. Read this first Before operating the unit, please...If you . Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. This symbol is subject to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . For customers in the U.S.A. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the...
...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 these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. Read this first Before operating the unit, please...If you . Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. This symbol is subject to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . For customers in the U.S.A. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the...
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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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...Table of a scene - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer... 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 ... 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 pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428...
...Table of a scene - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer... 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 ... 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 pictures ( TRV128/228/328/428...
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...Using the (OTHERS) 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 ...Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures 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...
...Using the (OTHERS) 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 ...Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures 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...
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...cassette compartment to the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. To charge the battery, see page 12. EJECT lever in by itself. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment cassette.... a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the ...
...cassette compartment to the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. To charge the battery, see page 12. EJECT lever in by itself. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment cassette.... a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the ...
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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. Getting started Getting started 11 RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on how to...
...) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) ( TRV260/265) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting started Getting started 11 RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on how to...
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.... 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. 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 in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM...
.... 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. 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 in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM...
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...about 7 seconds. 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 ...the LCD screen on Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to view it . Disconnect...
...about 7 seconds. 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 ...the LCD screen on Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to view it . Disconnect...
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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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... Step 3: Turning the power on . To turn off , AC power (house current) is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the ...[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to record or play or edit pictures on a tape. PRECAUTION Even if ...
... Step 3: Turning the power on . To turn off , AC power (house current) is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the ...[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to record or play or edit pictures on a tape. PRECAUTION Even if ...
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... dial. 5 Press MENU. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 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 (LCD SET) menu (p. 53). • The recorded picture ... recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 59). SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture ...
... dial. 5 Press MENU. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 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 (LCD SET) menu (p. 53). • The recorded picture ... recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 59). SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture ...
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In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you set [Y] (year), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to select (SETUP MENU... any year up to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. MENU 3 Press MENU. Getting started 17 b Note • If you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC ...
In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 87) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you set [Y] (year), then press the dial. Proceed to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to select (SETUP MENU... any year up to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. MENU 3 Press MENU. Getting started 17 b Note • If you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC ...
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.../Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you do not operate the camcorder for a while. E Recording capacity For TRV128/228/328/428: This appears after a while...([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For TRV260/265: This appears after you set the counter to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 93). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to select...
.../Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you do not operate the camcorder for a while. E Recording capacity For TRV128/228/328/428: This appears after a while...([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For TRV260/265: This appears after you set the counter to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 93). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to select...
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... to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your camcorder, turn on/off when 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 while you use . Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. • During ...
... to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your camcorder, turn on/off when 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 while you use . Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. • During ...
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...] (color) [WHITE] y [YELLOW] y [VIOLET] y [RED] y [CYAN] y [GREEN] y [BLUE] [SIZE] (size) [SMALL] y [LARGE] (You can only select [SMALL] when 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... recorded. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . When you may not be turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial...
...] (color) [WHITE] y [YELLOW] y [VIOLET] y [RED] y [CYAN] y [GREEN] y [BLUE] [SIZE] (size) [SMALL] y [LARGE] (You can only select [SMALL] when 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... recorded. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . When you may not be turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial...
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... the tape on the LCD screen in the LP mode, noise may appear on your camcorder. To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. 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... the slow mode. Slow playback ( TRV228/428) - b Notes • For TRV228/428: If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, the camcorder automatically returns to play back the standard 8 mm tape on the Remote Commander during playback - Playback 35 F Time code (hour: minute: second: ...
... the tape on the LCD screen in the LP mode, noise may appear on your camcorder. To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. 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... the slow mode. Slow playback ( TRV228/428) - b Notes • For TRV228/428: If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, the camcorder automatically returns to play back the standard 8 mm tape on the Remote Commander during playback - Playback 35 F Time code (hour: minute: second: ...
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... 10 percent during recording. Unavailable items will not be grayed out. GBRT NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder. The settings you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. You can adjust the brightness of your... camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you can ...
... 10 percent during recording. Unavailable items will not be grayed out. GBRT NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder. The settings you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by this setting. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. You can adjust the brightness of your... camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you can ...
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...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 used for the first time. GON OFF Select to use the [DEMO MODE]. Select when you do not intend to see an overview of... functions available such as those described below. - When a cassette is set to OFF. LANGUAGE You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, 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...
...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 used for the first time. GON OFF Select to use the [DEMO MODE]. Select when you do not intend to see an overview of... functions available such as those described below. - When a cassette is set to OFF. LANGUAGE You can select from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, 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...
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.... (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can operate at the moment. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to the originally set time. The default settings are marked with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... recording, operate your camcorder abroad. If you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder with G. Select to activate the Auto shut off . ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 59 Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Using...
.... (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can operate at the moment. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV260/265: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to the originally set time. The default settings are marked with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... recording, operate your camcorder abroad. If you can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder with G. Select to activate the Auto shut off . ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 59 Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Using...
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... function is completed. (p. 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. marks. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is activated. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 83) 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .../or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is not...
... function is completed. (p. 12) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. marks. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is activated. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 83) 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .../or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is not...