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...based on the model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector...tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to direct sunlight for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment...- CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may cause malfunctions. Take pictures of such...
...based on the model DCR-TRV265. ,continued 3 Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector...tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to direct sunlight for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment...- CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may cause malfunctions. Take pictures of such...
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Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4
Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 19). • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration. • You can change the language to decide. 4
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... the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - HiFi...- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About...
... the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - HiFi...- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53 Using the (TAPE SET) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About...
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... Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment cassette. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide the battery pack in... lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. EJECT lever in by itself. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. comes out automatically. To charge the battery, see page 12.
... Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment cassette. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . b Slide the battery pack in... lid after direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. EJECT lever in by itself. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. comes out automatically. To charge the battery, see page 12.
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... Guide 9 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 91).
... Guide 9 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 91).
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... Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV128/228/328/428) Stereo: ( TRV260/265) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) ( TRV260/265) Lens cap (1) See page 91 on how to attach the lens cap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on how to attach the... the number of that item supplied. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
... Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV265) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV128/228/328/428) Stereo: ( TRV260/265) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) ( TRV260/265) Lens cap (1) See page 91 on how to attach the lens cap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on how to attach the... the number of that item supplied. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect... direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder.
... the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up and charging starts. 12 Getting started v mark 4 Connect... direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder.
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...SET] screen appears (p. 17). To turn off , AC power (house current) is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play ....or play or edit pictures on . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be supplied from the wall outlet. ...
...SET] screen appears (p. 17). To turn off , AC power (house current) is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA mode: To record on a tape. • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play ....or play or edit pictures on . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be supplied from the wall outlet. ...
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... adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to the desired position. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the lens side, you can adjust the brightness by...
... adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to the desired position. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to meet various recording situations. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the lens side, you can adjust the brightness by...
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... rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MENU 3 Press MENU. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL ...first time. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. Getting started 17 For midnight, set the date and time again. Proceed to step...
... rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MENU 3 Press MENU. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL ...first time. CLOCK SET STBY Y MD HM 2004 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 6, then press the dial. Getting started 17 For midnight, set the date and time again. Proceed to step...
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To hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the ...lid. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting...
To hide the date and/or time indicator, press DATE and/or TIME again. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: The recording time when you select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the arrow and open the ...lid. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting...
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... arrow and open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. 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. MENU Getting started 19
... arrow and open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. 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. MENU Getting started 19
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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. 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
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...on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up . Press REC START/STOP again to (CHG) OFF. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to stop recording. z Tip • If ...TRV128/228/328/428: Movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. For TRV260/265: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for details. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch b Note • For ...
...on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up . Press REC START/STOP again to (CHG) OFF. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to stop recording. z Tip • If ...TRV128/228/328/428: Movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. For TRV260/265: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Your camcorder is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for details. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch b Note • For ...
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...Recording Indicators displayed during recording The indicators will not be recorded on the screen. Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV260/265: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you set the... counter to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you do not operate the camcorder for a while. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER...
...Recording Indicators displayed during recording The indicators will not be recorded on the screen. Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • For TRV260/265: The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without a break even when you set the... counter to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you do not operate the camcorder for a while. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER...
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A tape recorded in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV128/228/328/428, 1.5 times longer for TRV260/265). Using zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). The subject appears closer (Telephoto).... played back only on . To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards T. m : Always turns on this camcorder. You can use the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). Occasional use it further for a slower zoom. The settings are displayed cyclically in light. No indicator...
A tape recorded in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV128/228/328/428, 1.5 times longer for TRV260/265). Using zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). The subject appears closer (Telephoto).... played back only on . To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards T. m : Always turns on this camcorder. You can use the built-in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). Occasional use it further for a slower zoom. The settings are displayed cyclically in light. No indicator...
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in light is turned on /off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering ...'s eyes from the built-in light is perfectly safe in normal use. in light off during the interval time of small children attracted to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the...
in light is turned on /off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV260/265: The built-in light is turned off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. • When flickering ...'s eyes from the built-in light is perfectly safe in normal use. in light off during the interval time of small children attracted to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the...
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... time in the picture, record the date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. z Tip • If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 2 Press OPEN and open ...indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Press TIME to record the date. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( TRV128/228/328 /428) You can record ...
... time in the picture, record the date and time in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. z Tip • If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 2 Press OPEN and open ...indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Recording Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Press TIME to record the date. Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on pictures ( TRV128/228/328 /428) You can record ...
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...on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in blue. 26 Recording OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on the screen until recording is recorded with ease - You can enjoy easy recording. The still image is displayed ...on your camcorder. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER ...
...on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in blue. 26 Recording OPEN REC START/STOP z Tip • Buttons that are available during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on the screen until recording is recorded with ease - You can enjoy easy recording. The still image is displayed ...on your camcorder. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER ...
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...is canceled when you cancel Easy Handycam operation. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to (CHG) OFF. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Previously ...[REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to their defaults during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust...
...is canceled when you cancel Easy Handycam operation. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to (CHG) OFF. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Previously ...[REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to their defaults during recording. • For TRV260/265: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust...