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... unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...
... unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...
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...; In this instruction manual, each local language are used on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause a malfunction of the...and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must be contrary to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in a particular installation. Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you ... contains mercury. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for effective use.
...; In this instruction manual, each local language are used on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause a malfunction of the...and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must be contrary to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in a particular installation. Notes on use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you ... contains mercury. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with the limits for effective use.
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... (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. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number...
... (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. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV138/338) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number...
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... or other light, you can adjust the 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...
... or other light, you can adjust the 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...
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EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for easy viewing. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Also screen ...can be operated. (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. 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...
EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for easy viewing. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. Also screen ...can be operated. (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. 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...
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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. Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to be connected. 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 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. Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338: Connect your camcorder to be connected. 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 To copy to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 61.
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When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV. When your TV is ... VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When you want to LINE. 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...
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV. When your TV is ... VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When you want to LINE. 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...
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... time (p. 17). Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). The default settings are marked with G. AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to cancel the auto date... function. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can automatically record the date...
... time (p. 17). Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on your camcorder. To select items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41). The default settings are marked with G. AUTO DATE For TRV138/338: You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to cancel the auto date... function. z Tip • The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - you start recording. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can automatically record the date...
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A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. For TRV280, you can create a copy of the picture recorded on other recording devices (p. 61). Connect your camcorder to a tape on your camcorder on your camcorder (p. 66).
A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black VCRs Dubbing/Editing ,continued Dubbing/Editing 59 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack You can also record the picture from a VCR to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. For TRV280, you can create a copy of the picture recorded on other recording devices (p. 61). Connect your camcorder to a tape on your camcorder on your camcorder (p. 66).
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...the audio jack on the VCR. • For TRV280: When you cannot record the picture and sound separately. To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the..., producing high quality pictures. For TRV280: A/V OUT jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack DV Interface Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface...
...the audio jack on the VCR. • For TRV280: When you cannot record the picture and sound separately. To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the..., producing high quality pictures. For TRV280: A/V OUT jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack DV Interface Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow White Red VCRs b Notes • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface...
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...Editing 61 Otherwise, they will be output via the DV Interface. • For TRV280: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. z Tip • For TRV138/338:...on the tape. • For TRV280: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to [ON] in the (PLAYER SET) menu before dubbing (p. 49). b Notes • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. Dubbing ...
...Editing 61 Otherwise, they will be output via the DV Interface. • For TRV280: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. z Tip • For TRV138/338:...on the tape. • For TRV280: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to [ON] in the (PLAYER SET) menu before dubbing (p. 49). b Notes • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. Dubbing ...
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... time. 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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions supplied with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing the Easy Dubbing for details on the VCR, then press the dial. Step 1: Preparing your camcorder easily with your camcorder and VCR for dubbing with the VCR connected to see if your VCR ...
... time. 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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions supplied with an A/V connecting cable, you are performing the Easy Dubbing for details on the VCR, then press the dial. Step 1: Preparing your camcorder easily with your camcorder and VCR for dubbing with the VCR connected to see if your VCR ...
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...source. See page 94 for connection. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to stop automatically. Use an i.LINK cable (optional) for details on a tape inserted in your camcorder and VCR stop recording. For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly.... Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop ) on your camcorder (p. 60). Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on TV color systems. 1 Connect your VCR to your VCR. To stop dubbing during...
...source. See page 94 for connection. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to stop automatically. Use an i.LINK cable (optional) for details on a tape inserted in your camcorder and VCR stop recording. For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly.... Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. z Tip • appears when you want to start recording. 6 Press (stop ) on your camcorder (p. 60). Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only record from a VCR on TV color systems. 1 Connect your VCR to your VCR. To stop dubbing during...
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...EXEC dial to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. The dubbing procedure is easier with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you are performing digital program editing for editing. • Slide the POWER switch ...the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to make the connection. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to a tape in the desired order to the camcorder as VCR. a VCR that does not ...
...EXEC dial to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. The dubbing procedure is easier with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you are performing digital program editing for editing. • Slide the POWER switch ...the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to make the connection. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to a tape in the desired order to the camcorder as VCR. a VCR that does not ...
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... can skip this step if you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for the first time to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your VCR, refer to... into your VCR, try again. Go on the VCR, then press the dial. When recording fails to start recording from your camcorder. Skip this setting if you connect with an i.LINK cable After selecting [i.LINK], go on your VCR when the setting is correct. [COMPLETE] appears when the [IR SETUP] code test...
... can skip this step if you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for the first time to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your VCR, refer to... into your VCR, try again. Go on the VCR, then press the dial. When recording fails to start recording from your camcorder. Skip this setting if you connect with an i.LINK cable After selecting [i.LINK], go on your VCR when the setting is correct. [COMPLETE] appears when the [IR SETUP] code test...
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...07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. 10Set your camcorder is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 ...light blue. The ending point of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [START], then press...0 [MENU] : END 5 Search for the end of the first program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [MARK], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ...
...07:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. 10Set your camcorder is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00 ...light blue. The ending point of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [START], then press...0 [MENU] : END 5 Search for the end of the first program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [MARK], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ...
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... this operation, select [RETURN], and then press the dial. To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in step 11. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 9 on p. 68, and set starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. The program is stored in...
... this operation, select [RETURN], and then press the dial. To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in step 11. To save a program without using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 9 on p. 68, and set starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. The program is stored in...
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...For details, refer to a CD-R. z Tip • There are saved in more clarity than with a USB cable. The CD-ROM includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to the computer. - For details on connection, see the next section. USB Streaming Tool You can view the ...method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to your computer. i.LINK cable This method is compatible with high resolution still pictures. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, ...
...For details, refer to a CD-R. z Tip • There are saved in more clarity than with a USB cable. The CD-ROM includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to the computer. - For details on connection, see the next section. USB Streaming Tool You can view the ...method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to your computer. i.LINK cable This method is compatible with high resolution still pictures. Using with your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, ...
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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 Picture Package • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000... to on the CD-ROM (supplied). System requirements For Windows users When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer with your computer. In ...
... 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 Picture Package • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000... to on the CD-ROM (supplied). System requirements For Windows users When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer with your computer. In ...
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...can create DVDs when you need the computer with a DVD drive that supports "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. • iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are ... in each case in the U.S. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) Using with your computer to write DVDs. The following URL: ,continued Using with your ... written to a DVD. * Note that you connect your camcorder to create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. You cannot use an i.LINK...
...can create DVDs when you need the computer with a DVD drive that supports "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. • iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are ... in each case in the U.S. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) Using with your computer to write DVDs. The following URL: ,continued Using with your ... written to a DVD. * Note that you connect your camcorder to create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. You cannot use an i.LINK...