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Question posted by dking419 on November 5th, 2014

Place For Tape Not Opening Correctly Or Fully.

What can I do to fix the place for the tape, the drawer/compartment that cones out when you press eject or open to insert or change the tape the top part that says PUSH is not opening or raising up to put a tape in. What can I do to fix this so I am able to use my camera again? Any advice is appreciated greatly. Thank you Dawn

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Camera Operations Guide - Page 3

... using this equipment. Notes on a cassette tape You can be copyrighted. Note on your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction of the pixels are operational for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder. The supplied interface cable must be sure to insert the connector plug in a particular...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 8

...lever in by itself. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b Slide the...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 15

...information will not be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 12). Connect your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY...15 Step 3: Turning the power on . While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. While you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to (CHG...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 26

... steps 1 to 7 in blue. 26 Recording Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch 5 Press PHOTO fully. You can enjoy easy recording. EASY lights up to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image. OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are displayed when MENU is displayed on a tape which can record about 510 images in...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 27

... during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during Easy Handycam operation. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To turn the power...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 31

... TRV138/338 only. [MONOTONE FADER] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from the displayed titles (2 original titles that have been stored in your camcorder). TITLE REC START/ STOP SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 Press FADER until the indicator disappears. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 32

... goes off , the characters you are using your camcorder on the size or position of the title. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at the scene you are entering more...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to insert, then press the dial. To insert an original title, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CUSTOM1""] or [CUSTOM2""], and press the dial, then select [OK] and press the dial. 3 Change [COLOR...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 37

... the camera settings data ([CAM DATA]) that 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. Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58). SHUT OFF DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 54

... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ON], then press the dial. 8 Press MENU to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 29). • You can achieve excellent recordings of up during recording (p. 57). 54 Customizing Your Camcorder lights up to ± 6 frames from the selected time. flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. INT.REC For TRV280: You...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 55

... a day if: - you eject and insert the tape again. - SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder CLOCK SET You can select items...function automatically displays the date once a day. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). Using the (...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 58

...another recording device such as the time code on the front of your camcorder during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being ...the subject reflects the recording lamp. The camera recording lamp will not light up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the viewfinder. Select to [NEVER]. VIDEO EDIT For TRV280: You can select up during recording.
Camera Operations Guide - Page 67

... SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0:08:55:06 IR i. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can select up the VCR by the following devices: - b Notes • You...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 68

...camcorder. b Note • Run the tape for the first time to select [i.LINK] or [IR], then press the dial. When there is finished. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to a tape in a VCR. When connecting with no obstructions. 6 Insert... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [IR TEST], then press the dial. 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to cancel recording pause on your VCR when the setting is correct. [...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 70

...record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ...mark changes to select [START], then press the dial. V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 SCENE 1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 86

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Camera Operations Guide - Page 90

... click [Properties]. cYou cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of your camcorder first. 90 Troubleshooting For TRV280: [Cannot start the simple operation settings...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 95

... a tape recorded in another video camera connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the tape when it to a tape in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. For TRV280: When...cassette to set to avoid distortion of your camcorder. Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on the tape Press END SEARCH to go to cause malfunction of...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 101

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Marketing Specifications - Page 1

... tapes. 1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross 1/6" CCD Imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity along with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. Fader Effect(s) Enhance your home videos...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder... Mode(s): Yes (Tape) Minimum Illumination: ...Camera Charger (AC-L15) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NPFM30) Fader Effect(s): Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White Video AV Cable USB Cable Lens Cap Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards Analog-to change...

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