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You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to these numbers whenever you . For customers in the U.S.A....constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Address: 16450 W. Model No.AC- Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in...
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to these numbers whenever you . For customers in the U.S.A....constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Address: 16450 W. Model No.AC- Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in...
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...Battery pack 4 The screens may vary depending 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 the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the ...
...Battery pack 4 The screens may vary depending 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 the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the ...
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Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom... picture using various effects 30 Fading in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV280 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on... manually 28 Recording 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 - Table of a scene -
Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom... picture using various effects 30 Fading in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV280 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on... manually 28 Recording 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 - Table of a scene -
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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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... movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 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. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick ...
... movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 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. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick ...
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... supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
... supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
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... 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 metallic objects. 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...
... 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 metallic objects. 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...
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...BATT INFO. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. To check the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the...Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Charging time Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Keep the button...
...BATT INFO. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. To check the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the...Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Charging time Approximate number of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Keep the button...
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... 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 ... 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 ...
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...the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to run out....pictures on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack of your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on . The ...
...the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to run out....pictures on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. The battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack of your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on . The ...
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... (LCD SET), then press the dial. Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (LCD SET) menu (p. 51). ... during recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to the desired position. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Even when there are using the viewfinder when...LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to [OFF] (p. 57).
... (LCD SET), then press the dial. Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in the (LCD SET) menu (p. 51). ... during recording by setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to the desired position. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started Even when there are using the viewfinder when...LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to [OFF] (p. 57).
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... Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN ... Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midnight, set...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 for the first time. Getting ...
... Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2005 JAN ... Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. For midnight, set...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 for the first time. Getting ...
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... (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For TRV280: This appears after you record from the last recorded scene to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 ...recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. 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 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p....
... (hour: minute: second) ( TRV138/338) To set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette. For TRV280: This appears after you record from the last recorded scene to preserve battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 ...recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. 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 0:00:00, press COUNTER RESET (p....
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in light off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your camcorder do not use your camcorder, turn the built- Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Some of small children... subject properly. 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 video light emits very bright light, which is turned on. • When you do not work. 24 Recording A mirror-image ...
in light off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you and your camcorder do not use your camcorder, turn the built- Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Some of small children... subject properly. 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 video light emits very bright light, which is turned on. • When you do not work. 24 Recording A mirror-image ...
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...or either of the title. When you want to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . To superimpose the title while you are entering more than 13 characters....) [POSITION] (position) You can only select [SMALL] when you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the ...
...or either of the title. When you want to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then press the dial. The selected item appears on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . To superimpose the title while you are entering more than 13 characters....) [POSITION] (position) You can only select [SMALL] when you are using your camcorder on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the ...
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... play back the tape on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Skip scan Keep on your camcorder. Playback 35 For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise... may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). Picture search Playback A Remaining battery ...
... play back the tape on pressing (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Skip scan Keep on your camcorder. Playback 35 For TRV280: 60min 0:00:00:00 b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise... may appear when you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). Picture search Playback A Remaining battery ...
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... LCD BR I GHT LCD B. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. BRIGHT Select to adjust the color on the power mode of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you... connect your camcorder. You can select the items listed below in the LCD SET menu. The recorded picture will be affected by this setting. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR...
... LCD BR I GHT LCD B. LCD COLOR [MENU] : END LCD BRIGHT See page 16 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details. BRIGHT Select to adjust the color on the power mode of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you... connect your camcorder. You can select the items listed below in the LCD SET menu. The recorded picture will be affected by this setting. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR...
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... from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean. GON OFF Select to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. You can view the demonstration in situations such as when ...described below. - LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). Select when 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...
... from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean. GON OFF Select to [5 min] when the camcorder is inserted. - z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. You can view the demonstration in situations such as when ...described below. - LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used on -screen display (p. 19). Select when 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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...OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual ... time difference to 0, the clock returns to play a melody when you do not operate your camcorder abroad. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. ...
...OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual ... time difference to 0, the clock returns to play a melody when you do not operate your camcorder abroad. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. ...
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...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 troubleshoot the ...
...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 troubleshoot the ...