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... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the space provided below is intended to alert...this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the space provided below is intended to alert...this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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...cable must be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder... CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are normal ...camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that interference will not occur in a particular installation. These limits are cautioned that to which can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8...
...cable must be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder... CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are normal ...camcorder if necessary (p. 19). ,continued 3 Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that interference will not occur in a particular installation. These limits are cautioned that to which can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8...
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...: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap...
...: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap...
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...) OFF. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your subject has its back to the sun or...
...) OFF. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your subject has its back to the sun or...
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Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. 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...
Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. 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...
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To copy to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 61. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to be connected.
To copy to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 61. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. A/V OUT jack Yellow Black Playback Signal flow For TRV280: A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VCRs or TVs Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs ,continued Playback 39 Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to be connected.
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... TV is connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. When your TV is stereo For TRV138/338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting... cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the...
... TV is connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. When your TV is stereo For TRV138/338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting... cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the...
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... settings are marked with G. The settings you can set the date and time. - USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to display selected menu items in ...items you can connect a USB cable (supplied) to cancel the auto date function. Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ ...
... settings are marked with G. The settings you can set the date and time. - USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to display selected menu items in ...items you can connect a USB cable (supplied) to cancel the auto date function. Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ ...
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For TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a tape on other recording devices (p. 61). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59 Connect your camcorder (p. 66).
For TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a tape on other recording devices (p. 61). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59 Connect your camcorder (p. 66).
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...) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices. To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to a stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • For...
...) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices. To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to a stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. • For...
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... instructions supplied with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • For TRV280: When your camcorder is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. b Notes • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is connected to the VCR via the...
... instructions supplied with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • For TRV280: When your camcorder is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. b Notes • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is connected to the VCR via the...
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... a cassette for dubbing with the VCR connected to select [SETUP], then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an A/V connecting cable, you connect with your VCR has one . 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press EASY DUB. When... dial. b Note • You cannot perform the Easy Dubbing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode...
... a cassette for dubbing with the VCR connected to select [SETUP], then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an A/V connecting cable, you connect with your VCR has one . 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press EASY DUB. When... dial. b Note • You cannot perform the Easy Dubbing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode...
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...66 Dubbing/Editing Insert a cassette for recording in your VCR to the Easy Dubbing initial screen. Use an i.LINK cable (optional) for details on TV color systems. 1 Connect your camcorder. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to stop recording. To ... POWER switch repeatedly to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the screen when [START] is not carried out. Then the...
...66 Dubbing/Editing Insert a cassette for recording in your VCR to the Easy Dubbing initial screen. Use an i.LINK cable (optional) for details on TV color systems. 1 Connect your camcorder. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to stop recording. To ... POWER switch repeatedly to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the screen when [START] is not carried out. Then the...
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Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can select up the VCR by the following devices: - You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in a VCR. The dubbing procedure is easier with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV...
Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can select up the VCR by the following devices: - You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in a VCR. The dubbing procedure is easier with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV...
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... connecting cable, you start , select another IR code and try each code and find the most appropriate one. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [PAUSEMODE], then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to start recording from the beginning of your camcorder towards...b Note • Run the tape for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of the tape. 68 Dubbing/Editing When connecting with your camcorder. When there is finished. The recording starts on your VCR, from your VCR for about 30 cm (12 in a VCR. When recording fails to ...
... connecting cable, you start , select another IR code and try each code and find the most appropriate one. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [PAUSEMODE], then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to start recording from the beginning of your camcorder towards...b Note • Run the tape for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of the tape. 68 Dubbing/Editing When connecting with your camcorder. When there is finished. The recording starts on your VCR, from your VCR for about 30 cm (12 in a VCR. When recording fails to ...
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... I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 SCENE 1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel recording, press (stop). 70 Dubbing/Editing 2 Press MENU. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... SET 0:08:55:06 1 OUT TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END 7 Search for the end of the first program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the recording pause. Skip this step if your VCR to select [START], then press the dial.
... I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 SCENE 1 / 1 [ ] : CANCEL [MENU] : END When a program is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 8 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel recording, press (stop). 70 Dubbing/Editing 2 Press MENU. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... SET 0:08:55:06 1 OUT TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END 7 Search for the end of the first program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the recording pause. Skip this step if your VCR to select [START], then press the dial.
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... cancel this operation, select [RETURN], and then press the dial. If there is ejected. The programs are deleted. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11. b Notes • You cannot set program. When you select [UNDO] You can erase all the programs. 3 Turn the SEL...
... cancel this operation, select [RETURN], and then press the dial. If there is ejected. The programs are deleted. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11. b Notes • You cannot set program. When you select [UNDO] You can erase all the programs. 3 Turn the SEL...
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... method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. i.LINK cable This method is compatible with a USB cable. The CD-ROM includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to chapter 6 of a tape to create a video CD. Software and features available for Macintosh ... with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded on a tape. For details, refer to your computer. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, you can enjoy the following software. • USB ...
... method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. i.LINK cable This method is compatible with a USB cable. The CD-ROM includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to chapter 6 of a tape to create a video CD. Software and features available for Macintosh ... with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded on a tape. For details, refer to your computer. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, you can enjoy the following software. • USB ...
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...CD. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the standard software in the OS. This "First Step Guide" describes... "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the screen. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.
...CD. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the standard software in the OS. This "First Step Guide" describes... "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the screen. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer ( TRV280)" (p. 74), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.
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... to DVD") ( TRV280) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) Using with "Click to create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. You also need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with your camcorder to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). You cannot use an i.LINK cable for this manual. ... are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. For system and operation requirements, visit the following procedures describe how to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. All other countries. • eMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • QuickTime and ...
... to DVD") ( TRV280) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) Using with "Click to create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. You also need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with your camcorder to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). You cannot use an i.LINK cable for this manual. ... are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. For system and operation requirements, visit the following procedures describe how to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. All other countries. • eMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • QuickTime and ...