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... i.LINK 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........104 Index 109 For TRV280: Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications.../INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 41 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu -
... i.LINK 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........104 Index 109 For TRV280: Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications.../INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP MENU) - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 41 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc 49 Using the (LCD SET) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu -
Camera Operations Guide
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... (p. 100) and then set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. 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.... Proceed to set it 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 step 6, then press the dial. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/...
... (p. 100) and then set the clock for the first time. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to step 6 when you turn on your camcorder. 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.... Proceed to set it 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 step 6, then press the dial. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/...
Camera Operations Guide
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... cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 3 Close the lid. OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the LCD screen. 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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. 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.
... cassette compartment automatically slides back in . 3 Close the lid. OPEN SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the LCD screen. 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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to open the lid. 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.
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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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... exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during Easy Handycam operation. To cancel the back light function, press...
... exposure to prevent the subject from /to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults during Easy Handycam operation. To cancel the back light function, press...
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... during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights...camcorder. EASY 4 Play back a tape. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback The following buttons can be operated. (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Also screen font size increases for playback. Playing back with USB Streaming...
... during Easy Handycam operation have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a dot beside them on your camcorder. EASY lights...camcorder. EASY 4 Play back a tape. Easy Handycam operation ON 36 Playback The following buttons can be operated. (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Also screen font size increases for playback. Playing back with USB Streaming...
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...will be grayed out. CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. GOFF ON Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. The settings you start recording. you can select items listed below in the menu settings. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on... the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). Select to display selected menu items at the moment. Select to activate the USB Streaming function. The screen shows ...
...will be grayed out. CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc. GOFF ON Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. The settings you start recording. you can select items listed below in the menu settings. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can adjust vary depending on... the power mode of your camcorder on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming). Select to display selected menu items at the moment. Select to activate the USB Streaming function. The screen shows ...
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Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you can enjoy the following software. • USB Driver • Picture Package Ver.1.5 • ImageMixer VCD2 •... a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, you install the Picture Package software on a tape. USB Streaming Tool You can easily create a short original video with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded...can save pictures copied onto a computer to connect your favorite movies and still images from your camcorder by date. 72 Using with your computer and easily create a short original video or slide ...
Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you can enjoy the following software. • USB Driver • Picture Package Ver.1.5 • ImageMixer VCD2 •... a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, you install the Picture Package software on a tape. USB Streaming Tool You can easily create a short original video with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded...can save pictures copied onto a computer to connect your favorite movies and still images from your camcorder by date. 72 Using with your computer and easily create a short original video or slide ...
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... 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. For the compatible drive, visit ... following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) • ...use the software stored on the size of all the software applications. In Windows 98, USB Streaming is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. It is necessary to have...
... 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. For the compatible drive, visit ... following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) • ...use the software stored on the size of all the software applications. In Windows 98, USB Streaming is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. It is necessary to have...
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... seeing on the Macintosh computer. or more) - cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode, set [USB STREAM] to the Windows computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. To copy recordings from...
... seeing on the Macintosh computer. or more) - cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode, set [USB STREAM] to the Windows computer with a USB cable) For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. To copy recordings from...
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...for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in PDF. cChange the settings as described in the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ For TRV280: "First Step Guide" is not ...TRV280: There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. cChange the settings for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming...
...for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in PDF. cChange the settings as described in the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ For TRV280: "First Step Guide" is not ...TRV280: There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. cChange the settings for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming...
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... HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25 TBC 50 Telephoto See Zoom Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See...
... HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25 TBC 50 Telephoto See Zoom Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See...
Marketing Specifications
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...camcorder can even playback your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Featuring Digital Recording along with outstanding digital video performance. 20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to detect and compensate for pure digital transfer between two compatible devices. USB Streaming... (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with SteadyShot® Image Stabilization...
...camcorder can even playback your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Featuring Digital Recording along with outstanding digital video performance. 20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to detect and compensate for pure digital transfer between two compatible devices. USB Streaming... (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with SteadyShot® Image Stabilization...
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... Shutter Mode: N/A Shutter Speed: 1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode) Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 990X Resolution: N/A USB Streaming: Yes Lens Type: Sony Lens SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic) Accessory Shoe: N/A White Balance: Auto Memory Stick PRO™ Media... 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 05/12/2008 All other , NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are approximate. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and White ...
... Shutter Mode: N/A Shutter Speed: 1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode) Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 990X Resolution: N/A USB Streaming: Yes Lens Type: Sony Lens SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic) Accessory Shoe: N/A White Balance: Auto Memory Stick PRO™ Media... 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 05/12/2008 All other , NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are approximate. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and White ...