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...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for FCC related matters only. This symbol is for future reference. For customers in the space provided... literature accompanying the appliance. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV260 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to rain or moisture. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Refer...
...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for FCC related matters only. This symbol is for future reference. For customers in the space provided... literature accompanying the appliance. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV260 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to rain or moisture. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Refer...
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...receiving antenna. - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/...digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your camcorder. Take pictures of your camcorder...manual could void your authority to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause harmful interference to a malfunction of the FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may be sure to Part 15 of the camcorder...
...receiving antenna. - Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/...digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your camcorder. Take pictures of your camcorder...manual could void your authority to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause harmful interference to a malfunction of the FCC Rules. CCD-TRV128: TRV128 CCD-TRV228: TRV228 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 Instructions with the instructions, may be sure to Part 15 of the camcorder...
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... 7: Setting the screen language 19 Recording Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the...scene - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV128: CCD-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 ...
... 7: Setting the screen language 19 Recording Recording movies 21 Recording for backlit subjects 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in dark places - Tape photo recording ( TRV260/265 25 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the...scene - Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 23 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in and out of Contents CCD-TRV128: CCD-TRV228: TRV128 CCD-TRV428: TRV428 TRV228 DCR-TRV260: TRV260 CCD-TRV328: TRV328 DCR-TRV265: TRV265 ...
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HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD 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...FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53...
HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 51 Using the (LCD 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...FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Easy Dubbing ( TRV128/228/328/428) ........64 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV260/265 68 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 57 Using the (OTHERS) menu - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc 53...
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... (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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on...
... (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. RMT-833: ( TRV228/428) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 94 on...
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...JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12...:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in...
...JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM [MENU] : CANCEL OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midday, set it to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 12...:00 PM. ,continued Getting started Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in...
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2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM ... 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. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. MENU Getting started 19 To...
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM ... 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. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 4 Close the lid. MENU Getting started 19 To...
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Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. To hide the date and time... started" (p. 11 - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it 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)...images. OPEN PHOTO DATE CCD-TRV428 TIME Press DATE to the grip belt. b Note • The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. p. 19). POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. z Tip • If you purchase your local time ...
Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. To hide the date and time... started" (p. 11 - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it 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)...images. OPEN PHOTO DATE CCD-TRV428 TIME Press DATE to the grip belt. b Note • The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. p. 19). POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. z Tip • If you purchase your local time ...
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...on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ON. The exposure indicator appears on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to OFF. This may not be reproduced properly. 28 Recording When recording indoors on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors... may cause a malfunction. • You cannot use the NightShot plus , set to manual mode, is attached. • Depending on a clear day, for instance, you can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the ...
...on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ON. The exposure indicator appears on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to OFF. This may not be reproduced properly. 28 Recording When recording indoors on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors... may cause a malfunction. • You cannot use the NightShot plus , set to manual mode, is attached. • Depending on a clear day, for instance, you can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the ...
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... using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in moonlight), set [N.S. To record a subject with raindrops. - You can adjust the focus manually according to [OFF] in the following cases. - Adjusting the focus manually The focus is about 3 meters (10 feet). When you record subjects in dark places (such as night scene or in...
... using the NightShot Light is adjusted automatically in moonlight), set [N.S. To record a subject with raindrops. - You can adjust the focus manually according to [OFF] in the following cases. - Adjusting the focus manually The focus is about 3 meters (10 feet). When you record subjects in dark places (such as night scene or in...
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... FADER] 30 Recording Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you want to record a close-up image of a scene - Tips for recording. • When you...
... FADER] 30 Recording Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you want to record a close-up image of a scene - Tips for recording. • When you...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 63. To copy to be connected. Yellow Black Playback Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Connect the... using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Playing the picture on a TV For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another tape, see page 63. To copy to be connected. Yellow Black Playback Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) For TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Connect the... using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Playing the picture on a TV For TRV128/228/328/428: A/V OUT jack Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12).
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... position of the POWER switch. TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON FRAME REC I N T. Customizing Your Camcorder 43 MANUAL SET (p. 44) CAMERA SET (p. 47) PLAYER SET (p. 51) ( TRV128/ 228/328/428) VCR SET (p. 51) ( TRV260/265) LCD SET (p. 53) TAPE SET (p. 54) SETUP MENU (p. 57) 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
... position of the POWER switch. TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON FRAME REC I N T. Customizing Your Camcorder 43 MANUAL SET (p. 44) CAMERA SET (p. 47) PLAYER SET (p. 51) ( TRV128/ 228/328/428) VCR SET (p. 51) ( TRV260/265) LCD SET (p. 53) TAPE SET (p. 54) SETUP MENU (p. 57) 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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...can select items listed below in a situation that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is adjusted to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with G. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM ...a theater or at a wedding. This setting also prevents your camcorder. G AUTO SPOTLIGHT* (spotlight) ( ) Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - Select to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that requires ...
...can select items listed below in a situation that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is adjusted to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with G. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END PROGRAM ...a theater or at a wedding. This setting also prevents your camcorder. G AUTO SPOTLIGHT* (spotlight) ( ) Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - Select to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that requires ...
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When you play back on a 16:9 wide TV. 48 Customizing Your Camcorder In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a standard TV** In [16:9 FULL] ... a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE For TRV128/228/328/428: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to the manuals supplied with your TV.
When you play back on a 16:9 wide TV. 48 Customizing Your Camcorder In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a standard TV** In [16:9 FULL] ... a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE For TRV128/228/328/428: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to the manuals supplied with your TV.
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...16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will not be wide. With this function [ON], your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to ...widened on the LCD screen. Select to record a picture to full mode automatically. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you connect to the "W" side... played back on a 4:3 TV). If you set [16:9 WIDE] to full mode. **In 4:3 mode. For TRV260/265: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a standard TV** * Picture appears ...
...16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will not be wide. With this function [ON], your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to ...widened on the LCD screen. Select to record a picture to full mode automatically. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you connect to the "W" side... played back on a 4:3 TV). If you set [16:9 WIDE] to full mode. **In 4:3 mode. For TRV260/265: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a standard TV** * Picture appears ...
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Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a. [REC TIME] b. [INTERVAL]...There may be a discrepancy in the menu settings. flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to [OFF] in recording time of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. The interval recording starts. To ... of up during interval recording. lights up to hide the menu settings. INT.REC For TRV260/265: You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 59). 56 Customizing Your...
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a. [REC TIME] b. [INTERVAL]...There may be a discrepancy in the menu settings. flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to [OFF] in recording time of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. The interval recording starts. To ... of up during interval recording. lights up to hide the menu settings. INT.REC For TRV260/265: You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 59). 56 Customizing Your...
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...) menu. cSet [BEEP] to [5 min]. (p. 59) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder for auto focus. For TRV328/428/ TRV260/ 265: Black bands appear when you press REC START/STOP. cPress FOCUS to enable auto focus. (p. 29) cThe recording conditions...27) The shutter sound is called the smear effect. The picture in the (p. 50) (CAMERA SET) menu. 76 Troubleshooting Adjust the focus manually. (p. 29) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. ...
...) menu. cSet [BEEP] to [5 min]. (p. 59) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder for auto focus. For TRV328/428/ TRV260/ 265: Black bands appear when you press REC START/STOP. cPress FOCUS to enable auto focus. (p. 29) cThe recording conditions...27) The shutter sound is called the smear effect. The picture in the (p. 50) (CAMERA SET) menu. 76 Troubleshooting Adjust the focus manually. (p. 29) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. ...
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... Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 79)/Tape photo recording (p. 25) 60min STBY 0:00:00 Indicators Q E Z 9 . () Meanings Warning (p. 79) Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27) PROGRAM AE (p. 44) Picture effect (p. 45) 16:9 WIDE/CINEMA/16:9 FULL (p. 48) SteadyShot off (p. 50) Quick Reference Indicators...97 Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder positions vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your...
... Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 79)/Tape photo recording (p. 25) 60min STBY 0:00:00 Indicators Q E Z 9 . () Meanings Warning (p. 79) Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27) PROGRAM AE (p. 44) Picture effect (p. 45) 16:9 WIDE/CINEMA/16:9 FULL (p. 48) SteadyShot off (p. 50) Quick Reference Indicators...97 Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder positions vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your...
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... editing (VIDEO EDIT 69 Digital zoom (D ZOOM) ...47 Digital8 system 82 Display DISPLAY 60 Display indicator .........97 DNR 52 Dual sound track tape ........51 Dubbing 61 E Easy Dubbing 64 Easy Handycam ...........26, 36 EDIT 51 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 55 Full ... LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54 VCR SET 51 Mirror mode 24 Moisture condensation ...... 86 Monaural 21, 40...
... editing (VIDEO EDIT 69 Digital zoom (D ZOOM) ...47 Digital8 system 82 Display DISPLAY 60 Display indicator .........97 DNR 52 Dual sound track tape ........51 Dubbing 61 E Easy Dubbing 64 Easy Handycam ...........26, 36 EDIT 51 END SEARCH 33 Exposure 27 F FADER 30 Focus 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC 55 Full ... LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 57 M Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu 43 CAMERA SET 47 LCD SET 53 MANUAL SET........... 44 OTHERS 59 PLAYER SET 51 SETUP MENU 57 TAPE SET 54 VCR SET 51 Mirror mode 24 Moisture condensation ...... 86 Monaural 21, 40...