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...of sufficient magnitude to persons. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Read ...this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. -TRV Serial No. If you call upon your used rechargeable batteries ...
...of sufficient magnitude to persons. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Read ...this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. -TRV Serial No. If you call upon your used rechargeable batteries ...
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The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when ..., or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in the following illustration. • Be careful not to decide. •...
The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when ..., or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in the following illustration. • Be careful not to decide. •...
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... Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Tape photo recording ( TRV280 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading 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 -
... Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in dark places - FADER 30 ,continued 5 Tape photo recording ( TRV280 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... Adjusting the focus manually 29 Recording a picture using various effects 30 Fading 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 -
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... TIME/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 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying...
... TIME/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 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying...
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it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until of the back of the slides back in the its window-.../EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . EJECT lever in by itself. cassette. To charge the battery, see page 12. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until of the back of the slides back in the its window-.../EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . EJECT lever in by itself. cassette. To charge the battery, see page 12. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
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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. Getting started Getting started 11 Shoulder strap (1) See ... to attach the shoulder strap. 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 in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
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. Getting started Getting started 11 Shoulder strap (1) See ... to attach the shoulder strap. 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 in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
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... the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 96). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance... 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect ...
... the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 96). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance... 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect ...
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... from the DC IN jack. Keep the button pressed to view it . b Note • If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack ,continued Getting started After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.... 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. 1 Lift up and charging starts. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (...
... from the DC IN jack. Keep the button pressed to view it . b Note • If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack ,continued Getting started After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.... 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. 1 Lift up and charging starts. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (...
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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 535 300 Recording ... LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 NP-QM71D 445 NP-QM91D 670 LCD panel closed 185 295 715 1070 For TRV280: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 ...
... 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 535 300 Recording ... LCD panel opened NP-FM30 115 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 NP-QM71D 445 NP-QM91D 670 LCD panel closed 185 295 715 1070 For TRV280: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP-QM71D 390 NP-QM91D 585 LCD panel closed 150 240 580 865 14 ...
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...mode: To play . PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information 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 ...
...mode: To play . PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information 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 ...
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... dial to [OFF] (p. 57). Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you close the LCD panel. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees... to see. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder.... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations.
... dial to [OFF] (p. 57). Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you close the LCD panel. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees... to see. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder.... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations.
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In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the...
In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the...
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... insert a cassette. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV280) 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. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to the next...
... insert a cassette. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV280) 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. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to the next...
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...the built-in light is turned on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering occurs while shooting in normal use your camcorder, turn off and remove the battery pack to keep the attention of Interval recording. • When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close ...Recording in light is turned off according to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . You can turn on/off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in mirror mode You can also utilize...
...the built-in light is turned on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering occurs while shooting in normal use your camcorder, turn off and remove the battery pack to keep the attention of Interval recording. • When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close ...Recording in light is turned off according to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . You can turn on/off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in mirror mode You can also utilize...
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...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to select [O K], then press the dial. To superimpose the title while you are using your camcorder on the screen is displayed. • When you are recording Press TITLE and carry out steps 2 to erase the title off as the default ... superimpose a title while you are recording, the beep does not sound. • When you are selecting and setting the title, the title displayed on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . Turn the power back on, then start again from 8 to 9 choices. ...
...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to select [O K], then press the dial. To superimpose the title while you are using your camcorder on the screen is displayed. • When you are recording Press TITLE and carry out steps 2 to erase the title off as the default ... superimpose a title while you are recording, the beep does not sound. • When you are selecting and setting the title, the title displayed on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . Turn the power back on, then start again from 8 to 9 choices. ...
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... (rewind) during playback - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). Playback pause - Skip scan Keep on your camcorder. Playback 35 Playing back in the following cases: - Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or...
... (rewind) during playback - For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). Playback pause - Skip scan Keep on your camcorder. Playback 35 Playing back in the following cases: - Picture search Playback A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or...
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...page 16 for the setting. • When you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust...screen's backlight. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - To select these items, see "Changing the menu ...listed below in the LCD SET menu. LCD B.L. The screen shows the items you connect your camcorder. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. L. BRIGHT Select to outside power sources, [...
...page 16 for the setting. • When you can adjust the brightness of your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust...screen's backlight. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT LCD B. Low intensity High intensity Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - To select these items, see "Changing the menu ...listed below in the LCD SET menu. LCD B.L. The screen shows the items you connect your camcorder. The recorded picture will not be grayed out. L. BRIGHT Select to outside power sources, [...
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...[A.SHUT OFF] is set to use the [DEMO MODE]. Select when you do not intend to OFF. GON OFF Select to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - When a cassette is used for the first time. z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. You can...LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette 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. 57). 56 Customizing Your...
...[A.SHUT OFF] is set to use the [DEMO MODE]. Select when you do not intend to OFF. GON OFF Select to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - When a cassette is used for the first time. z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. You can...LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette 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. 57). 56 Customizing Your...
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...camera setting data during playback. If you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with G. You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to cancel the melody, beep ...Auto shut off to the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate the Auto shut off. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 57 To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). The settings you can ...
...camera setting data during playback. If you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with G. You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to cancel the melody, beep ...Auto shut off to the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate the Auto shut off. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 57 To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). The settings you can ...
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...It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96) The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15)... The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not...
...It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96) The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15)... The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not...