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... user to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . Record the serial number...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. For more information regarding this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it ...
... user to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . Record the serial number...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. For more information regarding this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...wrong direction, the terminal may cause harmful interference to malfunction. The supplied interface cable must be damaged. Take pictures of FCC Rules. • This product contains ...sun. Instructions with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a circuit different from what you insert the connector plug forcibly in... the proper direction. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the following measures: - CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with no guarantee that appear constantly...
...wrong direction, the terminal may cause harmful interference to malfunction. The supplied interface cable must be damaged. Take pictures of FCC Rules. • This product contains ...sun. Instructions with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a circuit different from what you insert the connector plug forcibly in... the proper direction. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the following measures: - CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with no guarantee that appear constantly...
Camera Operations Guide
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... (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number...
... (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number...
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... 27 appears. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to prevent the subject from /to Easy...
... 27 appears. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to prevent the subject from /to Easy...
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... connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for easy viewing. EASY 4 Play back a tape. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights...
... connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for easy viewing. EASY 4 Play back a tape. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights...
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Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) 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 TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 61. To copy to be connected.
Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) 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 TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 61. To copy to be connected.
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... the left (white) input jack of your TV or VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your TV. When you want to LINE. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only ...one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound...
... the left (white) input jack of your TV or VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your TV. When you want to LINE. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only ...one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound...
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.... you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can automatically record the date once a day for 10 seconds after you set the date and time (p. 17). AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. However, the date may automatically appear...
.... you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can automatically record the date once a day for 10 seconds after you set the date and time (p. 17). AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. However, the date may automatically appear...
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Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a tape on your camcorder (p. 66). For TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can create a copy of the picture recorded on other recording devices (p. 61). Connect your camcorder on your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59
Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a tape on your camcorder (p. 66). For TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can create a copy of the picture recorded on other recording devices (p. 61). Connect your camcorder on your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59
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...Editing To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other devices. Note that you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) ..., producing high quality pictures. For TRV280: A/V OUT jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack DV Interface Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV ...
...Editing To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other devices. Note that you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) ..., producing high quality pictures. For TRV280: A/V OUT jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack DV Interface Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV ...
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... to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • For TRV280: When your camcorder is paused on screen (p. 37). Otherwise, they will be output via the DV Interface. • For TRV280: When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture...
... to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • For TRV280: When your camcorder is paused on screen (p. 37). Otherwise, they will be output via the DV Interface. • For TRV280: When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture...
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... editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press EASY DUB. When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing the Easy Dubbing for the first time. b Note • You cannot perform the Easy Dubbing on operation. 62 Dubbing/Editing ... - When there is more than one code listed for details on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode...
... editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press EASY DUB. When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing the Easy Dubbing for the first time. b Note • You cannot perform the Easy Dubbing on operation. 62 Dubbing/Editing ... - When there is more than one code listed for details on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode...
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...the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press (pause) on your camcorder. 4 Start playing the cassette on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on your camcorder. See page 94 for connection. 2 Slide... on TV color systems. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder. To stop dubbing during editing Press (stop) on your camcorder. 5 Press (pause) at the point you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on a tape inserted in...
...the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press (pause) on your camcorder. 4 Start playing the cassette on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on your camcorder. See page 94 for connection. 2 Slide... on TV color systems. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder. To stop dubbing during editing Press (stop) on your camcorder. 5 Press (pause) at the point you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on a tape inserted in...
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... your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in a VCR. LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 67 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to ... procedure before. The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to select [VIDEO EDIT], then press the dial. You can skip this ...
... your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in a VCR. LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 67 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to ... procedure before. The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to select [VIDEO EDIT], then press the dial. You can skip this ...
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... 10 seconds before using the following procedure. When connecting with an A/V connecting cable After selecting [IR], follow the procedure described in .) away, with your VCR before pausing. For the [IR SETUP] code of your camcorder and the VCR to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. You can...the starting scenes may not get recorded when you have set the [IR SETUP] code When you connect with an i.LINK cable After selecting [i.LINK], go on your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). You can be operated by your VCR, from your VCR, refer to "Step 2: Adjusting the ...
... 10 seconds before using the following procedure. When connecting with an A/V connecting cable After selecting [IR], follow the procedure described in .) away, with your VCR before pausing. For the [IR SETUP] code of your camcorder and the VCR to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. You can...the starting scenes may not get recorded when you have set the [IR SETUP] code When you connect with an i.LINK cable After selecting [i.LINK], go on your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). You can be operated by your VCR, from your VCR, refer to "Step 2: Adjusting the ...
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...the dial. V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 SCENE 1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55... ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. 10Set your camcorder is recorded, the program mark stops flashing and remains lit. Skip this step if your VCR to light blue. When all programs have been recorded...
...the dial. V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 SCENE 1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55... ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. 10Set your camcorder is recorded, the program mark stops flashing and remains lit. Skip this step if your VCR to light blue. When all programs have been recorded...
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... press the dial. b Notes • You cannot set starting point or ending point on p. 68, and set program. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in memory until the cassette is stored in step 9 on a blank section of the tape. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can...
... press the dial. b Notes • You cannot set starting point or ending point on p. 68, and set program. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in memory until the cassette is stored in step 9 on a blank section of the tape. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can...
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... compose a video CD with a menu of a tape to Video CD You can save pictures copied onto a computer to the computer. - USB cable This method is compatible with high resolution still pictures. Copying tape to create a video CD. Still images and movies are 2 ways to a computer... a computer You can view the pictures copied from the supplied CDROM, you can view the picture your camcorder to your computer. ImageMixer VCD2 is good for Windows computers. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from your...
... compose a video CD with a menu of a tape to Video CD You can save pictures copied onto a computer to the computer. - USB cable This method is compatible with high resolution still pictures. Copying tape to create a video CD. Still images and movies are 2 ways to a computer... a computer You can view the pictures copied from the supplied CDROM, you can view the picture your camcorder to your computer. ImageMixer VCD2 is good for Windows computers. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from your...
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... software The Help guide explains all the functions of the image files edited) ,continued Using with your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) •....com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your computer 73 Using with an i.LINK cable and use the software stored on DirectX technology. System requirements For Windows users When using ImageMixer VCD2 •... instruction manual you can refer to on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions.
... software The Help guide explains all the functions of the image files edited) ,continued Using with your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) •....com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your computer 73 Using with an i.LINK cable and use the software stored on DirectX technology. System requirements For Windows users When using ImageMixer VCD2 •... instruction manual you can refer to on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions.
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... the U.S. You also need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with your computer 79 and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is a ..., visit the following procedures describe how to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for this manual. You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that you need the computer with your ...
... the U.S. You also need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with your computer 79 and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is a ..., visit the following procedures describe how to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for this manual. You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that you need the computer with your ...