Camera Operations Guide
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...CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with an USB or i.LINK cable, be used on , the user is no specific model names are for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording...you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. If you start reading...and receiver. - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause ...
...CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with an USB or i.LINK cable, be used on , the user is no specific model names are for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording...you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other device such as at the sun. If you start reading...and receiver. - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures... from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO...
...the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures... from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD SET) menu - WORLD TIME/VIDEO...
Camera Operations Guide
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) ( TRV260/265) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) ( TRV260/265) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on ...
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) ( TRV260/265) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) ( TRV260/265) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. Getting...
... time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. Getting...
Camera Operations Guide
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.... To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . MENU Getting started 19 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the...
.... To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . MENU Getting started 19 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY --:--:-- [MENU] : END ,continued Getting started Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the...
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5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial.
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [MENU] : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial.
Camera Operations Guide
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...operation ON 5 Press REC START/STOP. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to stop recording. b Notes • You cannot switch from becoming shadowed. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation ...
...operation ON 5 Press REC START/STOP. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to stop recording. b Notes • You cannot switch from becoming shadowed. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation ...
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.../265: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on the Remote Commander. Playing back with USB Streaming. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Also, only menu items that do not work during Easy ...Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy ...
.../265: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on the Remote Commander. Playing back with USB Streaming. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Also, only menu items that do not work during Easy ...Handycam operation are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... tape again. - z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. The settings you start recording. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder CLOCK SET You can adjust vary depending on the power ...215; Select to [OFF] once and set the date and time (p. 17). CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. GON OFF Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder...
... tape again. - z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. The settings you start recording. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder CLOCK SET You can adjust vary depending on the power ...215; Select to [OFF] once and set the date and time (p. 17). CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. GON OFF Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder...
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...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use a new one. cSee page 83 - % Z Moisture condensation. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc. Cannot record due to correct the situation. Indication Z (Eject cassette warning)* Cause and/or Corrective Actions Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab .... cSee page 18. Q The tape has reached the end. - Use a cleaning cassette. Invalid button with USB connected - Turn off for 1H. Dirty video head. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 80 Troubleshooting Eject the cassette cSee page 86. % Moisture condensation...
...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use a new one. cSee page 83 - % Z Moisture condensation. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc. Cannot record due to correct the situation. Indication Z (Eject cassette warning)* Cause and/or Corrective Actions Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab .... cSee page 18. Q The tape has reached the end. - Use a cleaning cassette. Invalid button with USB connected - Turn off for 1H. Dirty video head. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 80 Troubleshooting Eject the cassette cSee page 86. % Moisture condensation...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV260/265: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system... mm/s Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV128/228/328/428: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge ... 2.5 mm), DC5V DV input/output For TRV260/265: 4-pin connector USB jack For TRV260/265: mini-B 88 Additional Information Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV128/228/328/428: SP: 2 h LP: 4...
... Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV260/265: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system... mm/s Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV128/228/328/428: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge ... 2.5 mm), DC5V DV input/output For TRV260/265: 4-pin connector USB jack For TRV260/265: mini-B 88 Additional Information Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV128/228/328/428: SP: 2 h LP: 4...
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z z - z z z DCR- Not provided CCD- z z TRV428 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - TRV260 TRV265 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo Stereo OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT z z z z - z - - 90 Additional Information TRV228 TRV328 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Monaural Monaural OUT OUT OUT OUT - - - - - Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack TRV128 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - - - z z Provided -
z z - z z z DCR- Not provided CCD- z z TRV428 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - TRV260 TRV265 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo Stereo OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT z z z z - z - - 90 Additional Information TRV228 TRV328 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Monaural Monaural OUT OUT OUT OUT - - - - - Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack TRV128 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - - - z z Provided -
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A Built-in light (p. 23) B Lens C Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/ For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Remote sensor D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) E Microphone F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) H DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) A Jack cover B For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 62) C For TRV260/265: DV Interface (p. 62) D For TRV260/265: (USB) jack 92 Quick Reference E S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 39, 62) F For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 61) G For TRV128/228/328/428: RFU DC OUT jack (p. 40)
A Built-in light (p. 23) B Lens C Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/ For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Remote sensor D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) E Microphone F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) H DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) A Jack cover B For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 62) C For TRV260/265: DV Interface (p. 62) D For TRV260/265: (USB) jack 92 Quick Reference E S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 39, 62) F For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 61) G For TRV128/228/328/428: RFU DC OUT jack (p. 40)
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... Playing time 14 Power mode 15 PROGRAM AE 44 R Recording capacity Display 22 REMAIN 55 Recording lamp (REC LAMP 60 Recording mode (REC MODE)........22, 54 Recording time 13 Remote Commander ..........95 Remote sensor 92 RESET 93 S S video 40, 62 Self-diagnosis display ........79 Setting the date...Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording .........25 TBC 52 Telephoto See Zoom Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 81 U USB jack 92 USB Streaming (USB STREAM)......... 57 Using abroad 81 V Video head 86 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 79 ...
... Playing time 14 Power mode 15 PROGRAM AE 44 R Recording capacity Display 22 REMAIN 55 Recording lamp (REC LAMP 60 Recording mode (REC MODE)........22, 54 Recording time 13 Remote Commander ..........95 Remote sensor 92 RESET 93 S S video 40, 62 Self-diagnosis display ........79 Setting the date...Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording .........25 TBC 52 Telephoto See Zoom Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 81 U USB jack 92 USB Streaming (USB STREAM)......... 57 Using abroad 81 V Video head 86 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 79 ...
Marketing Specifications
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...AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD...sony.com/di For more information: 1.800.352.SONY ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. Sony, AccuPower, Handycam, Hi8, InfoLithium, NightShot, Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are approximate. CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6" 320K Gross Pixel CCD Video...
...AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD...sony.com/di For more information: 1.800.352.SONY ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. Sony, AccuPower, Handycam, Hi8, InfoLithium, NightShot, Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are approximate. CCD-TRV328 Analog Handycam® Camcorder S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6" 320K Gross Pixel CCD Video...