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... Doing so might cause your camcorder. If you start reading this instruction manual, each local language are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on using a ...99% of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in illustrating the operating procedures. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with no...placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. This may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your camcorder. • The on...
... Doing so might cause your camcorder. If you start reading this instruction manual, each local language are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on using a ...99% of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in illustrating the operating procedures. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with no...placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. This may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your camcorder. • The on...
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...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 the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the model DCR-TRV280.... • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on ...
...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 the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the model DCR-TRV280.... • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on ...
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EJECT lever in by itself. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide 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 cassette lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. cassette. a Lift up , then push the ...
EJECT lever in by itself. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide 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 cassette lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. cassette. a Lift up , then push the ...
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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 . 3 Close the lid....automatically slides back in. 4 Close the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of...
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 . 3 Close the lid....automatically slides back in. 4 Close the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of...
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... with your baby sleeping) with : - [PROGRAM AE] - and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. The exposure indicator appears on a clear day, for instance, you can...
... with your baby sleeping) with : - [PROGRAM AE] - and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. The exposure indicator appears on a clear day, for instance, you can...
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... in complete darkness, set [N.S. z Tip • If you want to focus on a subject in the background. - LIGHT] to the recording conditions. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its background. - To record a stationary subject using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in the default setting...
... in complete darkness, set [N.S. z Tip • If you want to focus on a subject in the background. - LIGHT] to the recording conditions. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its background. - To record a stationary subject using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in the default setting...
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... with G. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM AE You can select items listed below in windows that requires various techniques by strong light, such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks, and neon signs. The default settings are... lit by selecting the following settings. PORTRAIT (soft Select to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from appearing ) dark in tennis or golf. SUNSETMOON ** (sunset & moon) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at the moment...
... with G. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM AE You can select items listed below in windows that requires various techniques by strong light, such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks, and neon signs. The default settings are... lit by selecting the following settings. PORTRAIT (soft Select to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from appearing ) dark in tennis or golf. SUNSETMOON ** (sunset & moon) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at the moment...
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... to connect your camcorder is playing back on tape or is transferred in folders by date. 72 Using with a USB cable. For details, refer to your computer. Image data is currently seeing on a computer. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied...
... to connect your camcorder is playing back on tape or is transferred in folders by date. 72 Using with a USB cable. For details, refer to your computer. Image data is currently seeing on a computer. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied...
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...: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your computer 73 Using with an i.LINK cable and use the software stored on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. When using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) •...explains all the functions of the image files edited) ,continued Using with your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the standard software in the OS. In Windows 98 and Windows 98SE, DV capturing is not supported. • CPU: Intel Pentium III...
...: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your computer 73 Using with an i.LINK cable and use the software stored on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. When using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) •...explains all the functions of the image files edited) ,continued Using with your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the standard software in the OS. In Windows 98 and Windows 98SE, DV capturing is not supported. • CPU: Intel Pentium III...
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... even in a recommended environment, depending on a Windows computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is not required thereafter. It may not be used varies depending on your computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. In this product will not ...recommended) • Other: Disc drive Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer ( TRV280) You need to install the software etc., with your computer without using . Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the CD-...
... even in a recommended environment, depending on a Windows computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is not required thereafter. It may not be used varies depending on your computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. In this product will not ...recommended) • Other: Disc drive Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer ( TRV280) You need to install the software etc., with your computer without using . Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the CD-...
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For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of your computer 75 The installation ... operating system on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license agreement] when you that your camcorder is not connected to the message instructions. Close all applications running on the computer, a message appears notifying you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Select where to...
For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of your computer 75 The installation ... operating system on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license agreement] when you that your camcorder is not connected to the message instructions. Close all applications running on the computer, a message appears notifying you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Select where to...
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... Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. Using "First Step Guide" ( TRV280) Viewing "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Double-click the icon on the desktop. • You can download it is needed. Europe (U.K.)...-2-438-0090 On Copyrights Music works, sound recording or other countries. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other sources (the...
... Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. Using "First Step Guide" ( TRV280) Viewing "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Double-click the icon on the desktop. • You can download it is needed. Europe (U.K.)...-2-438-0090 On Copyrights Music works, sound recording or other countries. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other sources (the...
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...CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being converted to the MPEG2 format. 80 Using with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. 1 Turn on it takes a few hours to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is being copied to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Europe http...displayed, then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD" function enables you turn on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function for the first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD Automatic...
...CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being converted to the MPEG2 format. 80 Using with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. 1 Turn on it takes a few hours to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is being copied to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Europe http...displayed, then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD" function enables you turn on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function for the first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD Automatic...
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... mode, set [USB STREAM] to [ON] in the (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. cDisconnect the cable from the computer and... camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. For TRV280: cSet the computer display as follows: An error message appears when you cannot copy pictures recorded on the camcorder, then connect it again. Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more...
... mode, set [USB STREAM] to [ON] in the (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. cDisconnect the cable from the computer and... camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. For TRV280: cSet the computer display as follows: An error message appears when you cannot copy pictures recorded on the camcorder, then connect it again. Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more...
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... your camcorder before the installation of the Windows computer when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to your computer. 88 Troubleshooting For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me ...* When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], and [USB Composite Device] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Symptom For TRV280...
... your camcorder before the installation of the Windows computer when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to your computer. 88 Troubleshooting For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me ...* When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], and [USB Composite Device] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Symptom For TRV280...
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...[PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 89 Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. 10 Follow the steps below ...are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom For TRV280: The image...
...[PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 89 Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. 10 Follow the steps below ...are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom For TRV280: The image...
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... CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder is connected. Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your computer. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows XP Log on the screen of your computer.... them. For TRV280: [Cannot start the simple operation settings while the USB cable is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. cYou cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of the Windows computer when using...
... CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder is connected. Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your computer. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows XP Log on the screen of your computer.... them. For TRV280: [Cannot start the simple operation settings while the USB cable is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. cYou cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of the Windows computer when using...
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...not smooth during USB streaming. For TRV280: The CD-R drive is not recognized or data cannot be written on Windows 98. cFor the compatible drive, visit the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool.... For TRV280: Picture Package does not function correctly. cClose Picture Package on your Windows computer first, then set the POWER switch on your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for your camcorder to another...
...not smooth during USB streaming. For TRV280: The CD-R drive is not recognized or data cannot be written on Windows 98. cFor the compatible drive, visit the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool.... For TRV280: Picture Package does not function correctly. cClose Picture Package on your Windows computer first, then set the POWER switch on your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for your camcorder to another...
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...of data that application software supported by a Sony dealer before operating it checked by this unit to device with a different maximum baud rate. * What is compatible with DV device. device. They may not be sent or received in your camcorder and have it any solid object or ... shock, or impact such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not compatible with DV device or not. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may differ from rain or sea water. Some i.LINK compatible video device...
...of data that application software supported by a Sony dealer before operating it checked by this unit to device with a different maximum baud rate. * What is compatible with DV device. device. They may not be sent or received in your camcorder and have it any solid object or ... shock, or impact such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not compatible with DV device or not. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may differ from rain or sea water. Some i.LINK compatible video device...
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... 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 Write-protect tab 95 Z Zoom 23 110 Quick Reference
... 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 Write-protect tab 95 Z Zoom 23 110 Quick Reference