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2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to rain or moisture. Regulatory Information ...FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that...
You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to rain or moisture. Regulatory Information ...FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that...
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...plug in the proper direction. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. This may...receiver. - CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the instructions, may cause a malfunction of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Doing so might cause your camcorder to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...
...plug in the proper direction. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. This may...receiver. - CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the instructions, may cause a malfunction of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Doing so might cause your camcorder to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...
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... model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in the following illustration. • Be careful not to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Notes on the OS. The screens may vary depending on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly...
... model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in the following illustration. • Be careful not to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Notes on the OS. The screens may vary depending on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly...
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...movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus ...manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 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 ...
...movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus ...manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading in dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 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 ...
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Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code ( TRV280) ...37 Playing the picture on a tape 34 Playing back in various modes 35 Playing back with ease - END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a TV 39 6 Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording -
Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code ( TRV280) ...37 Playing the picture on a tape 34 Playing back in various modes 35 Playing back with ease - END SEARCH 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a TV 39 6 Superimposing a title 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording -
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...VIDEO EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About i.LINK ...the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the ...
...VIDEO EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About i.LINK ...the (LCD SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the ...
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... the battery, see page 12. cassette. EJECT lever in by itself. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the...
... the battery, see page 12. cassette. EJECT lever in by itself. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the slides back in the its window-side facing Close the...
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... (rewind). Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). Lens cap is not set the date and time, see page 17. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG...
... (rewind). Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). Lens cap is not set the date and time, see page 17. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG...
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EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. See page 26 for recording, page 36 for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
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... supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 107 on how to attach the shoulder strap. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (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...
... supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 107 on how to attach the shoulder strap. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (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...
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...With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started Step 2: Charging the ...in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" ...
...With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started Step 2: Charging the ...in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" ...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 13 The battery information appears for about storage of the battery pack. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the direction of minutes required when you do not use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. C ...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 13 The battery information appears for about storage of the battery pack. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 112 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the direction of minutes required when you do not use up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. C ...
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...Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP-QM91D 670 335 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied) NP-FM50 145 80 NP-QM71D 355 220 NP-QM91D ...175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM50 280 135 NP-QM71D 675 330 NP-QM91D 1010 495 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 105 NP-QM71D 485 255 NP-QM91D ...
...Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 115 55 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP-QM91D 670 335 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 (supplied) NP-FM50 145 80 NP-QM71D 355 220 NP-QM91D ...175 85 (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM50 280 135 NP-QM71D 675 330 NP-QM91D 1010 495 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 200 105 NP-QM71D 485 255 NP-QM91D ...
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... will not lose its power cord is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide... want the battery to run out. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . While pressing...
... will not lose its power cord is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide... want the battery to run out. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . While pressing...
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... adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 57). SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started To adjust...
... adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 57). SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started To adjust...
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.... For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the... dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. If you turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
.... For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the... dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL You can set [Y] (year), then press the dial. If you turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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.... OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. Press TIME to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. b Notes •... hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. To check the preset...
.... OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. Press TIME to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. b Notes •... hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. To check the preset...
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... the cassette, then press . 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, then press . 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.
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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.