Camera Operations Guide
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...Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for all models. Instructions with the instructions, may appear different ... the country/ region. Notes on use Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder. • The on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording ....99% of the pixels are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, ...
...Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for all models. Instructions with the instructions, may appear different ... the country/ region. Notes on use Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder. • The on recording • Before starting to record, test the recording ....99% of the pixels are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... 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 decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in...
... 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 decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in...
Camera Operations Guide
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... SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu - 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.../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...
... SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu - 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.../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...
Camera Operations Guide
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... of the arrow until of the back of the arrow up the viewfinder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. it clicks...
... of the arrow until of the back of the arrow up the viewfinder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. it clicks...
Camera Operations Guide
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...) OFF. To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up the CAMERA lamp. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). The power turns on. Quick Start Guide 9 You can also use REC START/ STOP of the LCD panel. b Press (rewind). To stop, press . Recording...
...) OFF. To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up the CAMERA lamp. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). The power turns on. Quick Start Guide 9 You can also use REC START/ STOP of the LCD panel. b Press (rewind). To stop, press . Recording...
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... 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 (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number ...
... 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 (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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DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase... 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 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 ...
DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase... 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 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 ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). Connect your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be shorter when you do not want the... the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is attached to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder. Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to the DC IN jack of...
...recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). Connect your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be shorter when you do not want the... the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is attached to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder. Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to the DC IN jack of...
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SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial (p. 51). 4 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD screen facing out. ...
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial (p. 51). 4 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD screen facing out. ...
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...In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set [Y] (year), then press the dial. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU... first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12:00 AM. For midnight, set any year up to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. MENU 3 Press MENU. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in ...
...In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set [Y] (year), then press the dial. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU... first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12:00 AM. For midnight, set any year up to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. MENU 3 Press MENU. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in ...
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...menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. Step 6: Inserting a... cassette tape You can use your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on these ...
...menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the direction of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. Step 6: Inserting a... cassette tape You can use your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on these ...
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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. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in . 4 Close the lid. The cassette ...
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. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in . 4 Close the lid. The cassette ...
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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.
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... recording. p. 19). z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. For details, see page 26. 1 Remove the lens cap. For TRV280: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not... use your camcorder for details. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 ...
... recording. p. 19). z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. For details, see page 26. 1 Remove the lens cap. For TRV280: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not... use your camcorder for details. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 ...
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...To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. E Recording capacity For TRV138/338: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP REC 0:00:00 5 A Remaining battery time ...The indicated time may not be recorded on the tape. For TRV138/338: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV280: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 106). To restart recording, slide...
...To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. E Recording capacity For TRV138/338: This appears after a while when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP REC 0:00:00 5 A Remaining battery time ...The indicated time may not be recorded on the tape. For TRV138/338: 1 23 4 60min SP REC 0:00:00 6 5 For TRV280: Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p. 106). To restart recording, slide...
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...light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use the zoom buttons on LCD frame Keep W pressed to record wider range of the zoom is about 1.5 m...the built-in the following order. b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in light You can record longer than 20 times, and... on LCD frame. • To press the zoom buttons on this camcorder. In the LP mode, you can choose zoom to record closer view. Recording Recording for a ...
...light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use the zoom buttons on LCD frame Keep W pressed to record wider range of the zoom is about 1.5 m...the built-in the following order. b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in light You can record longer than 20 times, and... on LCD frame. • To press the zoom buttons on this camcorder. In the LP mode, you can choose zoom to record closer view. Recording Recording for a ...
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... normal use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you do not work. 24 Recording in light... mode, press LIGHT until appears. • The built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on . • When you and your camcorder do not use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- Xz appears in ...
... normal use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you do not work. 24 Recording in light... mode, press LIGHT until appears. • The built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on . • When you and your camcorder do not use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- Xz appears in ...
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... date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Recording still images - To hide the date and time, press DATE and/or TIME again. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE... and time indicators before using (p. 17). Recording Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap.
... date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Recording still images - To hide the date and time, press DATE and/or TIME again. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE... and time indicators before using (p. 17). Recording Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap.
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...lightly. OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder. You can enjoy easy recording. Recording does not start at this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are displayed when MENU is completed. z Tip ...Press EASY. EASY lights up to select the CAMERA mode. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are set to select the CAMERA mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. The still image is displayed on a tape ...
...lightly. OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder. You can enjoy easy recording. Recording does not start at this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are displayed when MENU is completed. z Tip ...Press EASY. EASY lights up to select the CAMERA mode. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are set to select the CAMERA mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. The still image is displayed on a tape ...
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... ON 5 Press REC START/STOP. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you press EXPOSURE (p. 28). ,continued Recording 27 Previously made settings are...
... ON 5 Press REC START/STOP. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you press EXPOSURE (p. 28). ,continued Recording 27 Previously made settings are...