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... for the FCC related matters only. Notes on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in the United States. For customers in the space provided below is... Connect the equipment into an outlet on the country/ region. Regulatory Information Declaration of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a circuit different from...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV480 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To view your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). DCR-TRV Serial No. ...
... for the FCC related matters only. Notes on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in the United States. For customers in the space provided below is... Connect the equipment into an outlet on the country/ region. Regulatory Information Declaration of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a circuit different from...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV480 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To view your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). DCR-TRV Serial No. ...
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... 475 230 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on other devices in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV480: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder in following conditions. - Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 80 (supplied) NP... Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is connected to change the power mode, and zoom. This table shows the playing time for tapes recorded ...
... 475 230 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on other devices in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV480: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder in following conditions. - Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 80 (supplied) NP... Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is connected to change the power mode, and zoom. This table shows the playing time for tapes recorded ...
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... recording media Inserting a cassette tape You can set any year up . 22 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in Digital8 system only. For midnight, set it to 12:00PM. 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- DATE 2005Y JAN M 1D 12: ...00 AM OK You can record on standard 8 mm , Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. If you use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT ...
... recording media Inserting a cassette tape You can set any year up . 22 Getting started This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in Digital8 system only. For midnight, set it to 12:00PM. 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- DATE 2005Y JAN M 1D 12: ...00 AM OK You can record on standard 8 mm , Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks. If you use your camcorder is 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT ...
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...Digital8 system. If you may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on touching (fast forward) or (rewind) during playback. To return to ("Memory Stick" playback) when you play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback pause. play back slowly** (slow) during playback. z Tip • For DCR-TRV480... (double speed). This is not displayed on other devices in slow mode. 4 Touch , then . 50 Playback For DCR-TRV480: Noise may see mosaic-like images of the screen. Playing back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound...
...Digital8 system. If you may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on touching (fast forward) or (rewind) during playback. To return to ("Memory Stick" playback) when you play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback pause. play back slowly** (slow) during playback. z Tip • For DCR-TRV480... (double speed). This is not displayed on other devices in slow mode. 4 Touch , then . 50 Playback For DCR-TRV480: Noise may see mosaic-like images of the screen. Playing back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound...
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When you touch another place, the point you cannot output the magnified pictures recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system or on a "Memory Stick" via the DV Interface. 56 Playback You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1.1 to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 ...
When you touch another place, the point you cannot output the magnified pictures recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system or on a "Memory Stick" via the DV Interface. 56 Playback You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1.1 to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 ...
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...adjust vary depending on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be interrupted when you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in parentheses appear when the setting is recommended to 1.5 times the SP... Sony cassette is selected. Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - The REC MODE indicators in the DV system. ,continued Using the Menu 79 Unavailable items will be written properly between the scenes. b Note • For DCR-TRV480: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded on other camcorders ...
...adjust vary depending on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be interrupted when you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in parentheses appear when the setting is recommended to 1.5 times the SP... Sony cassette is selected. Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - The REC MODE indicators in the DV system. ,continued Using the Menu 79 Unavailable items will be written properly between the scenes. b Note • For DCR-TRV480: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded on other camcorders ...
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... when playing back a tape on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. 80 Using the Menu Digital8 system: Select to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. TBC DNR For DCR-TRV480: Select the desired mode when you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals. However, you cannot record...
... when playing back a tape on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. 80 Using the Menu Digital8 system: Select to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. TBC DNR For DCR-TRV480: Select the desired mode when you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals. However, you cannot record...
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..., and play back a tape that was recorded on the screen. GOFF USB STREAM Select to Digital8 . Select to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. PB MODE For DCR-TRV480: GAUTO / Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to "First Step Guide" in digital format using the Digital convert...
..., and play back a tape that was recorded on the screen. GOFF USB STREAM Select to Digital8 . Select to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. PB MODE For DCR-TRV480: GAUTO / Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to "First Step Guide" in digital format using the Digital convert...
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REC CTRL] with the Digital8 system on a tape or a "Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder (p. 89). 2 If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a VCR or TV on a tape. ,continued Dubbing/Editing 91 When recording on a "Memory... movies on a "Memory Stick," you can skip step 4 and press REC START/STOP in step 6. • For DCR-TRV480: To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you want to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Operate your camcorder. When recording on a tape Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE]. When recording on a tape 1 Touch 2 Touch [ . ...
REC CTRL] with the Digital8 system on a tape or a "Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder (p. 89). 2 If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a VCR or TV on a tape. ,continued Dubbing/Editing 91 When recording on a "Memory... movies on a "Memory Stick," you can skip step 4 and press REC START/STOP in step 6. • For DCR-TRV480: To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you want to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Operate your camcorder. When recording on a tape Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE]. When recording on a tape 1 Touch 2 Touch [ . ...
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... a movie 1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu, then [ REC CTRL] with sound recorded in monaural) or still images on the screen of your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search and record the scene you want to playback the tape. Dubbing pictures from a tape... the point you want to start recording. 6 Touch [REC STOP] at the scene you press PHOTO fully. Make sure you have a recorded tape in the Digital8 system and a "Memory Stick" inserted into your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record.
... a movie 1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu, then [ REC CTRL] with sound recorded in monaural) or still images on the screen of your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search and record the scene you want to playback the tape. Dubbing pictures from a tape... the point you want to start recording. 6 Touch [REC STOP] at the scene you press PHOTO fully. Make sure you have a recorded tape in the Digital8 system and a "Memory Stick" inserted into your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record.
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... dub. 5 Touch . 6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to ,continued Dubbing/Editing 93 Dubbing/Editing Make sure you want to a tape...) or (fast forward), then touch (stop recording. If you record pictures recorded in different recording systems (Digital8 , and Hi8 /standard 8 mm on a tape. 8 Touch , then . To dub other devices),... automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in the menu settings (p. 68). • For DCR-TRV480: If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a "Memory Stick" to...
... dub. 5 Touch . 6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to ,continued Dubbing/Editing 93 Dubbing/Editing Make sure you want to a tape...) or (fast forward), then touch (stop recording. If you record pictures recorded in different recording systems (Digital8 , and Hi8 /standard 8 mm on a tape. 8 Touch , then . To dub other devices),... automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in the menu settings (p. 68). • For DCR-TRV480: If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a "Memory Stick" to...
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...Touch [CANCEL]. b Notes • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set to on. • You may not be able to create a ... DVD Automatic Mode Launcher" for details. - When you disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the power of your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. • The DVD is created even if you touch [EXEC], the existing ...To create another copy? z Tip • If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other than Digital8 format.
...Touch [CANCEL]. b Notes • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set to on. • You may not be able to create a ... DVD Automatic Mode Launcher" for details. - When you disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the power of your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. • The DVD is created even if you touch [EXEC], the existing ...To create another copy? z Tip • If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other than Digital8 format.
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...is being played. • The data code on a "Memory Stick," refer also to select . cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback If you are connected. (p. 59) The sound breaks off. screen. This is new and has nothing recorded. cPress ...[PB MODE] to [STEREO] in the beginning or middle of the tape. cFor DCR-TRV480: Set [PB MODE] to [ / ] in the (STANDARD SET) menu for the tape recorded in light does not function. The built-in Digital8 system. (p. 82) "---" is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the...
...is being played. • The data code on a "Memory Stick," refer also to select . cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback If you are connected. (p. 59) The sound breaks off. screen. This is new and has nothing recorded. cPress ...[PB MODE] to [STEREO] in the beginning or middle of the tape. cFor DCR-TRV480: Set [PB MODE] to [ / ] in the (STANDARD SET) menu for the tape recorded in light does not function. The built-in Digital8 system. (p. 82) "---" is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the...
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...pictures. You have used EDIT SEARCH. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of the tape as not to SAVE. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to avoid distortion of ... cassette tapes You can be recorded (writeprotected). SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded. When labeling the cassette Be sure to your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is half of the recording time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to Hi8...
...pictures. You have used EDIT SEARCH. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of the tape as not to SAVE. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to avoid distortion of ... cassette tapes You can be recorded (writeprotected). SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded. When labeling the cassette Be sure to your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is half of the recording time when using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to Hi8...
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... be damaged or your camcorder with the cassette lid open. If this state, the tape may stick to prevent moisture condensation When you play back in the Digital8 system - Playback pictures do not move. ,continued Additional Information 143 Additional Information type battery out ... condensation has occurred None of water and consult a doctor. Please contact your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is opened. wash off any liquid gets in blue. - Turn off your camcorder for about 3 minutes. This is brought directly from wear after a squall or a...
... be damaged or your camcorder with the cassette lid open. If this state, the tape may stick to prevent moisture condensation When you play back in the Digital8 system - Playback pictures do not move. ,continued Additional Information 143 Additional Information type battery out ... condensation has occurred None of water and consult a doctor. Please contact your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is opened. wash off any liquid gets in blue. - Turn off your camcorder for about 3 minutes. This is brought directly from wear after a squall or a...
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...month to (CHG) OFF for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Procedures Connect your camcorder but it in an optimum state for a long time. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) SP: 60 min LP: 90 min Fast forward/rewind time (using your... camcorder to (CHG) OFF. To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,...
...month to (CHG) OFF for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Procedures Connect your camcorder but it in an optimum state for a long time. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) SP: 60 min LP: 90 min Fast forward/rewind time (using your... camcorder to (CHG) OFF. To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,...
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... - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in .) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only 910 g (2 lb) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap. Supplied accessories See page 15. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
... - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in .) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only 910 g (2 lb) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap. Supplied accessories See page 15. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
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... × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to change without notice. Available recording system Available playback system TRV380 Digital8 TRV480 Digital8 Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8 Design and specifications are subject to 104° F) Type Lithium ion Types of differences Model...
... × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to change without notice. Available recording system Available playback system TRV380 Digital8 TRV480 Digital8 Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8 Design and specifications are subject to 104° F) Type Lithium ion Types of differences Model...
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... 75 Digital convert function (A/VcDV OUT 82, 116 Digital effect (D.EFFECT)..........44, 51 Digital program editing (PROG.EDIT 94 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Digital8 system 137 Direct Access to "Click to DVD".........113 DirectX 9.0c 110 Display DISPLAY 84 Display indicators .....153 DNR 80 DOT FADER 43 Dual... sound track tape ........79 Dubbing (REC CTRL).......91 DV Interface 113, 116 E Easy Handycam ...........35, 54 EDIT SEARCH 47 END SEARCH 47, 77 Erase ALL ERASE (still image)...........69 Exposure 37 F FADER 42 FILE NO 69 Fine ...
... 75 Digital convert function (A/VcDV OUT 82, 116 Digital effect (D.EFFECT)..........44, 51 Digital program editing (PROG.EDIT 94 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Digital8 system 137 Direct Access to "Click to DVD".........113 DirectX 9.0c 110 Display DISPLAY 84 Display indicators .....153 DNR 80 DOT FADER 43 Dual... sound track tape ........79 Dubbing (REC CTRL).......91 DV Interface 113, 116 E Easy Handycam ...........35, 54 EDIT SEARCH 47 END SEARCH 47, 77 Erase ALL ERASE (still image)...........69 Exposure 37 F FADER 42 FILE NO 69 Fine ...