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... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [DATA CODE], then press the dial. SHUT OFF DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [DATE/TIME...are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU during playback on a TV. OTHERS DATA CODE OFF WORLD TIME DATE/... [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58). Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code ( TRV280) During playback, you press the button. DISPLAY/BATT INFO POWER switch MENU SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [DATA CODE], then press the dial. SHUT OFF DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [DATE/TIME...are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU during playback on a TV. OTHERS DATA CODE OFF WORLD TIME DATE/... [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58). Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code ( TRV280) During playback, you press the button. DISPLAY/BATT INFO POWER switch MENU SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... of your TV or VCR. 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 TV. When you... want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the...
... of your TV or VCR. 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 TV. When you... want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the...
Camera Operations Guide
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For TRV280: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to the manuals supplied with your TV. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you connect your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems. z Tips • The ID-1 system sends... Your Camcorder z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you record in full mode when you connect to be played back ...
For TRV280: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to the manuals supplied with your TV. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you connect your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems. z Tips • The ID-1 system sends... Your Camcorder z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you record in full mode when you connect to be played back ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to play a melody when you can operate at the moment. If you can adjust vary depending on your camcorder. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to the originally ...stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM..., the clock will be adjusted in the OTHERS menu. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. Using the (OTHERS) menu -
...set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to play a melody when you can operate at the moment. If you can adjust vary depending on your camcorder. BEEP Customizing Your Camcorder GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to the originally ...stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM..., the clock will be adjusted in the OTHERS menu. WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. Using the (OTHERS) menu -
Camera Operations Guide
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...played on the connected device appears on a tape inserted in your camcorder. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the Easy Dubbing initial screen. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 60). For example, European video... or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop ) on the...
...played on the connected device appears on a tape inserted in your camcorder. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the Easy Dubbing initial screen. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 60). For example, European video... or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop ) on the...
Camera Operations Guide
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... make the connection. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. Delete unwanted scene Change the order Results of editing Step 1: Preparing your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for... operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to a tape in a VCR. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL IR ADJ TEST ...
... make the connection. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. Delete unwanted scene Change the order Results of editing Step 1: Preparing your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for... operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to a tape in a VCR. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL IR ADJ TEST ...
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.../PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. The calculated stop position for each for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Rewind... select the average numerical value of [OUT], then press the dial. Insert a tape to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 67 to select ["CUT-IN"], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN "CUT-IN" EXECUTE "CUT-OUT"...
.../PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. The calculated stop position for each for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Rewind... select the average numerical value of [OUT], then press the dial. Insert a tape to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 67 to select ["CUT-IN"], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN "CUT-IN" EXECUTE "CUT-OUT"...
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... can view the picture your camcorder is playing back on tape or is transferred in folders by date. 72 Using with your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with added music and visual styles. Burning Video CD You can compose a video CD with a menu of... a tape to the computer. - The CD-ROM includes the following operations by selecting from thumbnails. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on...
... can view the picture your camcorder is playing back on tape or is transferred in folders by date. 72 Using with your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with added music and visual styles. Burning Video CD You can compose a video CD with a menu of... a tape to the computer. - The CD-ROM includes the following operations by selecting from thumbnails. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on...
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... TRV138/338, or the red and white plugs for TRV280 of the A/V connecting cable are connected. (p. 39) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99) • For TRV138/338: The television's video channel is being played. • The data code on a tape with .... cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded without setting the date and time...
... TRV138/338, or the red and white plugs for TRV280 of the A/V connecting cable are connected. (p. 39) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99) • For TRV138/338: The television's video channel is being played. • The data code on a tape with .... cIf the problem presists, contact your camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in the beginning or middle of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded without setting the date and time...
Camera Operations Guide
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...and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder •... click [Remove] to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using... the USB cable. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom For TRV280...
...and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder •... click [Remove] to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using... the USB cable. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom For TRV280...
Camera Operations Guide
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Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in an upright position. , , , trademarks. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot ... recording time when you have played back the tape. Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to SAVE. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (writeprotected). Your camcorder does not record copyright control ...
Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back a tape recorded in an upright position. , , , trademarks. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot ... recording time when you have played back the tape. Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to SAVE. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (writeprotected). Your camcorder does not record copyright control ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... for about 3 minutes. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on again. If there is played back. • The video head suffers from an airconditioned car or room into a warm place, put your camcorder, and leave it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • If the battery...99 Additional Information consult your camcorder, [%Z Moisture condensation. Otherwise, unplug it . Your camcorder can be because the video head is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after using your camcorder for 1H.] appears. Please contact your eyes, wash with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (...
... for about 3 minutes. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on again. If there is played back. • The video head suffers from an airconditioned car or room into a warm place, put your camcorder, and leave it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • If the battery...99 Additional Information consult your camcorder, [%Z Moisture condensation. Otherwise, unplug it . Your camcorder can be because the video head is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after using your camcorder for 1H.] appears. Please contact your eyes, wash with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Dubbing) button (p. 62) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 41) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV280: Rec buttons (p. 66) REC (rec) K For TRV138/338: COUNTER RESET button (p. 22...
... Dubbing) button (p. 62) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 41) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV280: Rec buttons (p. 66) REC (rec) K For TRV138/338: COUNTER RESET button (p. 22...
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...LCD B.L 51 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16 LCD COLOR 51 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 55 M Macintosh 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi ... CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 Display... DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam...
...LCD B.L 51 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16 LCD COLOR 51 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 55 M Macintosh 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi ... CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 Display... DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam...
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...REC MODE) ....... 22, 52 Recording time 14 RESET 106 S Self-diagnosis display ....... 92 Setting the date and time ... 17 Skip scan 35 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT 48 Stereo 21, 40 STRIPE FADER 31 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25... Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows 73, 74 WORLD TIME 57...
...REC MODE) ....... 22, 52 Recording time 14 RESET 106 S Self-diagnosis display ....... 92 Setting the date and time ... 17 Skip scan 35 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT 48 Stereo 21, 40 STRIPE FADER 31 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25... Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows 73, 74 WORLD TIME 57...
Marketing Specifications
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... when recording or playing back your favorite recorded scene on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. You can control up to 10 feet away using the USB interface. The camcorder can even playback your videos with the DCR-TRV280. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with Sony's Picture Effect...
... when recording or playing back your favorite recorded scene on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. You can control up to 10 feet away using the USB interface. The camcorder can even playback your videos with the DCR-TRV280. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with Sony's Picture Effect...