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... the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute...92127 U.S.A. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For customers in the ... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute...92127 U.S.A. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For customers in the ... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...may cause harmful interference to which can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, ...lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ region. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are ... b Notes: • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with an USB or i.LINK cable, be regulated if sold in a residential installation. These limits are captured...
...may cause harmful interference to which can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, ...lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ region. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are ... b Notes: • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with an USB or i.LINK cable, be regulated if sold in a residential installation. These limits are captured...
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... Dubbing a tape easily - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM) 7 CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu... - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 41 Using the (...
... Dubbing a tape easily - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM) 7 CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu... - Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338 62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280 66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 41 Using the (...
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... Getting started 11 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 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable...
... Getting started 11 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 on how to attach the lens cap. A/V connecting cable...
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... 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. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP ...MENU), then press the dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. CLOCK ...
... 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. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP ...MENU), then press the dial. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. CLOCK ...
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... 3 Close the lid. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . 2 ...language to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the arrow and...
... 3 Close the lid. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . 2 ...language to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the arrow and...
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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. 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.
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... or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, 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 their defaults during Easy...
... or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, 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 their defaults during Easy...
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... (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for ... your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also, only menu items that do not work during Easy Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Playing back with USB Streaming...
... (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for ... your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also, only menu items that do not work during Easy Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Playing back with USB Streaming...
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...(SETUP MENU) - To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder CLOCK SET You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to [OFF] once and set the date and time. - you set it back to... record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can set the date and time ...
...(SETUP MENU) - To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder CLOCK SET You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to [OFF] once and set the date and time. - you set it back to... record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can set the date and time ...
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... Viewing video and pictures on a computer You can view the pictures copied from your camcorder by selecting from the supplied CDROM, you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from thumbnails. USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to a...video and sound recorded on a tape. USB Streaming Tool You can import the entire contents of videos and slide shows. Still images and movies are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to the computer. - Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you can enjoy the following operations...
... Viewing video and pictures on a computer You can view the pictures copied from your camcorder by selecting from the supplied CDROM, you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from thumbnails. USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to a...video and sound recorded on a tape. USB Streaming Tool You can import the entire contents of videos and slide shows. Still images and movies are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to the computer. - Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you can enjoy the following operations...
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...software in the OS. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. In Windows 98, USB Streaming is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. In Windows 98 and Windows 98SE,... computer. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using Picture Package • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home...
...software in the OS. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. In Windows 98, USB Streaming is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. In Windows 98 and Windows 98SE,... computer. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using Picture Package • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home...
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...VCD b Note • You can create DVDs when you need the computer with your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to a DVD. * Note that can be ...the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. You can only use a USB cable. in the United ...a DVD drive that you connect your computer 79 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to write DVDs. The following URL: ,continued Using with "Click to create a DVD from a picture recorded...
...VCD b Note • You can create DVDs when you need the computer with your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to a DVD. * Note that can be ...the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. You can only use a USB cable. in the United ...a DVD drive that you connect your computer 79 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to write DVDs. The following URL: ,continued Using with "Click to create a DVD from a picture recorded...
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...pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. cDisconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. or more For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer. cDisconnect the cable from ...(16 bits, 65 000 colors place the CD-ROM in your camcorder to the computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. For TRV280: cSet the computer display as follows: An error message appears when ...
...pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. cDisconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. or more For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer. cDisconnect the cable from ...(16 bits, 65 000 colors place the CD-ROM in your camcorder to the computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. For TRV280: cSet the computer display as follows: An error message appears when ...
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...[Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below and try ... cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as (E:)) may cause malfunction of the Windows computer when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your computer. 88 Troubleshooting Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your camcorder is ...
...[Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below and try ... cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as (E:)) may cause malfunction of the Windows computer when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your computer. 88 Troubleshooting Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your camcorder is ...
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Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 Log on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device] in ...Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to delete them. For copying and viewing pictures recorded on as (E:)) may ...
Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 Log on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device] in ...Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to delete them. For copying and viewing pictures recorded on as (E:)) may ...
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...cause malfunction of your camcorder first. 90 Troubleshooting cYou cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], and [USB Device] may vary depending...a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your camcorder. For TRV280: [Cannot start the simple operation settings while the...
...cause malfunction of your camcorder first. 90 Troubleshooting cYou cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], and [USB Device] may vary depending...a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your camcorder. For TRV280: [Cannot start the simple operation settings while the...
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...] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ For TRV280: "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly. For TRV280: An error message appears while operating Picture ... be written on the CD-R in PDF. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions For TRV280: There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
...] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ For TRV280: "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly. For TRV280: An error message appears while operating Picture ... be written on the CD-R in PDF. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions For TRV280: There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... the end. - cSee page 99. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. cSee page 96. Battery level is locked - cSee page 96 - % Z Moisture condensation. cSee page 99. check the tab. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 93 Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 95. Use a cleaning cassette. Invalid button with USB connected - Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Warning messages The following messages will appear to prompt you to copyright protection. - ...
... the end. - cSee page 99. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. cSee page 96. Battery level is locked - cSee page 96 - % Z Moisture condensation. cSee page 99. check the tab. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 93 Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 95. Use a cleaning cassette. Invalid button with USB connected - Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Warning messages The following messages will appear to prompt you to copyright protection. - ...
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...due to the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV138/338: SP: 2 h LP: 4 h For TRV280: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specification Video camera recorder...at output impedance more than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) For TRV138/338: Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm) For TRV280: Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DV input/output For TRV280: 4-pin connector, S100 USB jack For TRV280: mini-B LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) ,...
...due to the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with infrared lighting. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV138/338: SP: 2 h LP: 4 h For TRV280: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specification Video camera recorder...at output impedance more than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) For TRV138/338: Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm) For TRV280: Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DV input/output For TRV280: 4-pin connector, S100 USB jack For TRV280: mini-B LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) ,...
