Camera Operations Guide
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... - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP 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 i....Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 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 -
... - FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54 Using the (SETUP 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 i....Additional Information Using your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 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 -
Camera Operations Guide
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... battery (p. 87) and then set any year up to 12:00 AM. Proceed to set the clock for the first time. 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 started... cleared from the memory. 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 (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not...
... battery (p. 87) and then set any year up to 12:00 AM. Proceed to set the clock for the first time. 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 started... cleared from the memory. 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 (p. 15). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not...
Camera Operations Guide
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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. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press .... cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. 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 LCD...
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. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 3 Press .... cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. 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 LCD...
Camera Operations Guide
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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. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU.
Camera Operations Guide
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... adjusted automatically in CAMERA mode. . 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 the sun or other light, you cancel Easy Handycam operation. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. b Notes •...
... adjusted automatically in CAMERA mode. . 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 the sun or other light, you cancel Easy Handycam operation. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. b Notes •...
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... are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Buttons that are displayed when MENU is pressed. 1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to your camcorder. Playing back with USB Streaming.
... are available during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Buttons that are displayed when MENU is pressed. 1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to your camcorder. Playing back with USB Streaming.
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... ON Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." The screen shows the items you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV260/265: You can operate at twice the normal height. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 57 For details, refer to deactivate the USB Streaming function. The settings you can automatically record the date once a day for 10 seconds after...
... ON Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." The screen shows the items you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV260/265: You can operate at twice the normal height. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 57 For details, refer to deactivate the USB Streaming function. The settings you can automatically record the date once a day for 10 seconds after...
Camera Operations Guide
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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 Zoom...
... 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 Zoom...
Computer Applications Guide
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...USB jack varies depending on the model. USB Streaming. If [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [Continue Anyway] and complete the installation. Refer to the 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...sure you have installed Picture Package on your computer (p. 8). 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [...
...USB jack varies depending on the model. USB Streaming. If [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [Continue Anyway] and complete the installation. Refer to the 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...sure you have installed Picture Package on your computer (p. 8). 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [...
Computer Applications Guide
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...on as the power source. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP, [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert a "Memory ...Stick" into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder to USB jack b Note • Do not connect your ...
...on as the power source. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP, [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert a "Memory ...Stick" into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder to USB jack b Note • Do not connect your ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 15). 18 Managing pictures on a Windows computer Folder functions With [Picture Package Viewer], pictures copied from any folder or memory device. You can create on the model. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of... the screen. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on a computer is edited automatically to match the music and effects you can select...
...not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 15). 18 Managing pictures on a Windows computer Folder functions With [Picture Package Viewer], pictures copied from any folder or memory device. You can create on the model. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of... the screen. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on a computer is edited automatically to match the music and effects you can select...
Computer Applications Guide
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...cannot use a USB cable for your camcorder to on a tape to a Video CD using a computer equipped with a disc drive compatible with the same content, click [Yes], then place a new CDR in the disc drive. The name of about one hour). USB Streaming. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the ...is a listing for this operation. If you connect your camcorder to finish. The remaining time appears on the model. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you want to a computer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 11). [Picture Package Menu] starts ...
...cannot use a USB cable for your camcorder to on a tape to a Video CD using a computer equipped with a disc drive compatible with the same content, click [Yes], then place a new CDR in the disc drive. The name of about one hour). USB Streaming. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the ...is a listing for this operation. If you connect your camcorder to finish. The remaining time appears on the model. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you want to a computer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 11). [Picture Package Menu] starts ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERATAPE mode, set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder to on the camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode, set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your computer. Additional information ... on . You cannot view the pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in your camcorder first, then copy the pictures recorded on a tape to your Macintosh computer, copy the pictures to ON. You cannot view...
...the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERATAPE mode, set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder to on the camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode, set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your computer. Additional information ... on . You cannot view the pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in your camcorder first, then copy the pictures recorded on a tape to your Macintosh computer, copy the pictures to ON. You cannot view...
Computer Applications Guide
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... a "?" Symptom The image does not appear on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] or [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or...
... a "?" Symptom The image does not appear on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] or [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or...
Computer Applications Guide
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... The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal...
... The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal...
Computer Applications Guide
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... Sony Handycam] or [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB ...camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 10 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [USB Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam...
... Sony Handycam] or [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB ...camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 10 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [USB Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam...
Computer Applications Guide
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... the icon for MEMORY MIX, recording or playing is recognized. Streaming is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer (p. 14). cYou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is finished. [Cannot start up [Picture Package Menu] automatically at the default setting even though [Sony MemoryStick] appears in your camcorder. your camcorder.
... the icon for MEMORY MIX, recording or playing is recognized. Streaming is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer (p. 14). cYou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is finished. [Cannot start up [Picture Package Menu] automatically at the default setting even though [Sony MemoryStick] appears in your camcorder. your camcorder.
Computer Applications Guide
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Symptom There is no sound when the camcorder is not smooth. The movie is connected to the computer via a USB cable. b Note • Sound is not supported on -screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done].... Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool] then, start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select...
Symptom There is no sound when the camcorder is not smooth. The movie is connected to the computer via a USB cable. b Note • Sound is not supported on -screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done].... Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool] then, start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select...
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...20, 22, 24, 25 Click to DVD 30 Copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" .... 13, 29 D Digital convert function......33 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Direct Access to Video CD Burn 24 DirectX 9.0b 9... DV Interface 15, 30, 33 DVD 30 H Handycam Station 7, 11, 13, 16, 28 I i.LINK cable 10, 15, 18, 30, 33 ImageMixer VCD2 29 Install...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models 25, 31 STD-USB 13, 26 T Touch panel models ..... 25, 31 U USB cable ......... 10, 11, 13, 14 USB STREAM....... 11, 18, 24 USB Streaming 11, 24 W Windows 17 Windows Media Player ...
...20, 22, 24, 25 Click to DVD 30 Copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" .... 13, 29 D Digital convert function......33 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Direct Access to Video CD Burn 24 DirectX 9.0b 9... DV Interface 15, 30, 33 DVD 30 H Handycam Station 7, 11, 13, 16, 28 I i.LINK cable 10, 15, 18, 30, 33 ImageMixer VCD2 29 Install...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models 25, 31 STD-USB 13, 26 T Touch panel models ..... 25, 31 U USB cable ......... 10, 11, 13, 14 USB STREAM....... 11, 18, 24 USB Streaming 11, 24 W Windows 17 Windows Media Player ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony's entry level Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder that provides high quality digital video recording, SteadyShot® image stabilization, USB Streaming, and 20X Optical / 990X Digital Zoom. SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that extreme digital... you can continuously record up to determine the focus of digital zooms. 2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with the USB interface. ® DCR-TRV260 Digital Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-TRV260 is turned off. F E AT U R E S...
...Sony's entry level Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder that provides high quality digital video recording, SteadyShot® image stabilization, USB Streaming, and 20X Optical / 990X Digital Zoom. SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that extreme digital... you can continuously record up to determine the focus of digital zooms. 2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with the USB interface. ® DCR-TRV260 Digital Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-TRV260 is turned off. F E AT U R E S...