Camera Operations Guide
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...: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... to Part 15 of the camcorder, etc. • TV...camcorder. However, there may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder...other device Before connecting your camcorder to Subpart B of ... cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Notes on recording •... and found to comply with an USB or i.LINK cable, be used...the model name of your camcorder. • The illustrations used... digital device pursuant to malfunction. CAUTION You are based on the model DCR...
...: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... to Part 15 of the camcorder, etc. • TV...camcorder. However, there may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder...other device Before connecting your camcorder to Subpart B of ... cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Notes on recording •... and found to comply with an USB or i.LINK cable, be used...the model name of your camcorder. • The illustrations used... digital device pursuant to malfunction. CAUTION You are based on the model DCR...
Camera Operations Guide
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... to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63...TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB...
... to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Digital program editing ( TRV260/265 69 For TRV260/265: Refer also to another tape 63...TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 47 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB...
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...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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking ...supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 ...
...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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking ...supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting started Getting started 11 ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... appears every time you set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12:00 AM. 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. CLOCK... AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. If you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Proceed to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date...
... appears every time you set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12:00 AM. 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. CLOCK... AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial. If you do not use your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Proceed to 12:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date...
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... (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 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 ... facing up. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . To eject the ...
... (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 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 ... facing up. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be used on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press . To eject the ...
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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. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.
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. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. 20 Getting started 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.
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...for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return 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 cancel Easy Handycam operation. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting...
...for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV260/265: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return 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 cancel Easy Handycam operation. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in the default setting...
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... into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also screen font size increases for playback. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback Playing back with USB Streaming. EASY lights up in blue. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes For TRV260/265...
... into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also screen font size increases for playback. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback Playing back with USB Streaming. EASY lights up in blue. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes For TRV260/265...
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...automatically appear more than once a day if: - you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to activate the USB Streaming function. Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." you stop recording within 10 seconds. - GOFF ON Select... out. Select to display selected menu items at the moment. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. USB STREAM For TRV260/265: You can set the date and time. - Select to cancel the auto date function.
...automatically appear more than once a day if: - you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to activate the USB Streaming function. Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." you stop recording within 10 seconds. - GOFF ON Select... out. Select to display selected menu items at the moment. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. USB STREAM For TRV260/265: You can set the date and time. - Select to cancel the auto date function.
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.... cSee page 18. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc. Dirty video head. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. cCharge the battery. (p. 12) Old battery. Q Insert a cassette. check the tab. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 80 Troubleshooting Battery level is locked - cSee page 82. Cannot record...
.... cSee page 18. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc. Dirty video head. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. cCharge the battery. (p. 12) Old battery. Q Insert a cassette. check the tab. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 80 Troubleshooting Battery level is locked - cSee page 82. Cannot record...
Camera Operations Guide
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...Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) ...248; 3.5 mm) RFU DC OUT For TRV128/228/328/428: Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm), DC5V DV input/output For TRV260/265: 4-pin connector USB jack For TRV260/265: mini-B 88 Additional Information Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical...
...Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) ...248; 3.5 mm) RFU DC OUT For TRV128/228/328/428: Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm), DC5V DV input/output For TRV260/265: 4-pin connector USB jack For TRV260/265: mini-B 88 Additional Information Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV128/228/328/428: 2 rotary heads, Helical...
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Not provided CCD- TRV228 TRV328 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Monaural Monaural OUT OUT OUT OUT - - - - - z z Provided - z z - z z TRV428 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - z - - 90 Additional Information TRV260 TRV265 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo Stereo OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT z z z z - z z z DCR- 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 - - - -
Not provided CCD- TRV228 TRV328 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Monaural Monaural OUT OUT OUT OUT - - - - - z z Provided - z z - z z TRV428 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT OUT - - z - - 90 Additional Information TRV260 TRV265 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo Stereo OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT z z z z - z z z DCR- 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 - - - -
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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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... 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 Warning messages 80 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle...
... 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 Warning messages 80 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle...
Computer Applications Guide
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... Applications: QuickTime 3.0 or later (this must be installed to play back movies.) • Others: USB port (this first • For camera operations, read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2 • OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) ...), disc drive For Macintosh users b Note • When you cannot copy pictures recorded on DirectX technology. When using a USB cable, you connect your camcorder. The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. You can only transfer and view still images. • CPU: Intel...
... Applications: QuickTime 3.0 or later (this must be installed to play back movies.) • Others: USB port (this first • For camera operations, read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2 • OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) ...), disc drive For Macintosh users b Note • When you cannot copy pictures recorded on DirectX technology. When using a USB cable, you connect your camcorder. The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. You can only transfer and view still images. • CPU: Intel...
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Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape 11 Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick 13 Using the i.LINK cable (optional 15 Managing ... on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to Video CD Burn) - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Viewer 17 Creating an original video - Picture Package VCD Maker 24 Copying images for MEMORY MIX to ...
Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape 11 Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick 13 Using the i.LINK cable (optional 15 Managing ... on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to Video CD Burn) - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Viewer 17 Creating an original video - Picture Package VCD Maker 24 Copying images for MEMORY MIX to ...
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... Follow the steps below to a computer. You cannot directly connect your camcorder to a Windows computer 7 Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder to a computer" (p. 10) for the first time only) Step 1: Installing the...
... Follow the steps below to a computer. You cannot directly connect your camcorder to a Windows computer 7 Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder to a computer" (p. 10) for the first time only) Step 1: Installing the...
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b Note • Do not connect the USB cable (supplied) before installing the software. 2 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license 8 Connecting to connect your recorded still images ... running on the computer before installing the software. 1 Turn on , you only need to install the software to your computer to have fun with your camcorder and the computer.
b Note • Do not connect the USB cable (supplied) before installing the software. 2 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license 8 Connecting to connect your recorded still images ... running on the computer before installing the software. 1 Turn on , you only need to install the software to your computer to have fun with your camcorder and the computer.
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...copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" (p. 13) Connecting with a USB cable (supplied), the computer and camcorder must be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder, or on-line help. i.LINK cable (optional) Connecting with the USB cable (supplied) This method is good for copying pictures and sound...recorded on the CD-ROM supplied with a USB cable. Follow the steps below. - 2 Click [Next]. 3 Click [Finish]. Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer About connection There are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you are two...
...copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" (p. 13) Connecting with a USB cable (supplied), the computer and camcorder must be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder, or on-line help. i.LINK cable (optional) Connecting with the USB cable (supplied) This method is good for copying pictures and sound...recorded on the CD-ROM supplied with a USB cable. Follow the steps below. - 2 Click [Next]. 3 Click [Finish]. Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer About connection There are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you are two...
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...separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a Windows computer 11 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on... the camcorder varies depending on . Then [USB Streaming Tool] starts up. z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to on the model. For the model that your camcorder is supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature...
...separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a Windows computer 11 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on... the camcorder varies depending on . Then [USB Streaming Tool] starts up. z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to on the model. For the model that your camcorder is supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature...