Camera Operations Guide
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... Do not aim at dusk. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from that interference will not ...could void your camcorder. CAUTION You are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. This equipment ...camcorder to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not possible due to a malfunction of your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to other materials may be copyrighted. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280...
... Do not aim at dusk. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from that interference will not ...could void your camcorder. CAUTION You are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. This equipment ...camcorder to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not possible due to a malfunction of your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to other materials may be copyrighted. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280...
Camera Operations Guide
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...STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your computer Features ( TRV280 72 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer ( TRV280 74 Using "First Step Guide" ( TRV280 78 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to another... 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...
...STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 55 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing ( TRV280 67 Using with your computer Features ( TRV280 72 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer ( TRV280 74 Using "First Step Guide" ( TRV280 78 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to another... 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...
Camera Operations Guide
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...camcorder. Using zoom When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the zoom is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Move it sparingly for best results. To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards W. Occasional use the built-in that point activate the digital...LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to record closer view. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). To use it further for TRV280). The recommended distance between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in light to record wider range of view Move the power...
...camcorder. Using zoom When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can record longer than 20 times, and from that position of the zoom is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Move it sparingly for best results. To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards W. Occasional use the built-in that point activate the digital...LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to record closer view. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). To use it further for TRV280). The recommended distance between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in light to record wider range of view Move the power...
Camera Operations Guide
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... as a bird. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Select to 20 times zoom is performed digitally. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 45 You can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9W I GHT... on the power mode of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. The default settings are using the digital zoom. The right side of your camcorder. GOFF 40 × 990 × Select to...
... as a bird. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Select to 20 times zoom is performed digitally. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 45 You can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9W I GHT... on the power mode of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. The default settings are using the digital zoom. The right side of your camcorder. GOFF 40 × 990 × Select to...
Camera Operations Guide
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...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. Note that you are transmitted digitally..., producing high quality pictures. The video and sound signals are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow...
...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. Note that you are transmitted digitally..., producing high quality pictures. The video and sound signals are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow...
Camera Operations Guide
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... to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as VCR. LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 67 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can select up the VCR by the following devices: - a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with the i.LINK...
... to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as VCR. LINK [MENU] : END ,continued Dubbing/Editing 67 Dubbing/Editing Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can select up the VCR by the following devices: - a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with the i.LINK...
Camera Operations Guide
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...the synchronization of your VCR, then press the dial. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scenes may not get recorded when you are performing digital program editing for about 30 cm (12 in a VCR. Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR... of the VCR" (p. 68). The starting scene. 1 Remove the cassette from your VCR, and set up your VCR, from the beginning of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on the VCR, then press the dial. b Note • Run the tape for the first time to "[IR SETUP] code...
...the synchronization of your VCR, then press the dial. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scenes may not get recorded when you are performing digital program editing for about 30 cm (12 in a VCR. Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR... of the VCR" (p. 68). The starting scene. 1 Remove the cassette from your VCR, and set up your VCR, from the beginning of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on the VCR, then press the dial. b Note • Run the tape for the first time to "[IR SETUP] code...
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Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing ... numerical value of each [IN] and the closing number value of each [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for each for recording into the camcorder. Insert a cassette for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is finished. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to p. 68) beforehand...
Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing ... numerical value of each [IN] and the closing number value of each [OUT], then calculate the average numerical value for each for recording into the camcorder. Insert a cassette for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is finished. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to p. 68) beforehand...
Camera Operations Guide
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...etc. Then confirm VCR operation with an HDD, etc. For TRV280: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 67) • You cannot ...perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that is connected via an i....
...etc. Then confirm VCR operation with an HDD, etc. For TRV280: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 67) • You cannot ...perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that is connected via an i....
Camera Operations Guide
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..., then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss : ss/E:ss : ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. cPress the RESET button and operate your camcorder for details. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which...
..., then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss : ss/E:ss : ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. cPress the RESET button and operate your camcorder for details. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which...
Camera Operations Guide
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... on your tape, re-record from being made on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of your camcorder. The recording time when you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on the tape ...copyright control signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to your camcorder. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (writeprotected). The cassette should then be put a label along the border. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to copyright protection.] ...
... on your tape, re-record from being made on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of your camcorder. The recording time when you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on the tape ...copyright control signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to your camcorder. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (writeprotected). The cassette should then be put a label along the border. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to copyright protection.] ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... on this unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more , and as you use it is a digital serial interface for each piece of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. your camcorder in the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. About i.LINK The DV Interface on how it more and more DV Interfaces, refer to the...
... on this unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more , and as you use it is a digital serial interface for each piece of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. your camcorder in the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. About i.LINK The DV Interface on how it more and more DV Interfaces, refer to the...
Camera Operations Guide
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...when the unit is connected to (CHG) OFF when you are trademarks of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - If your camcorder get inside of Sony Corporation. 98 Additional Information Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use i.LINK functions on this unit For ... camcorder may occur. - This unit can be repaired. • If any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not compatible with DV device or not. Near windows or outdoors, ...
...when the unit is connected to (CHG) OFF when you are trademarks of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - If your camcorder get inside of Sony Corporation. 98 Additional Information Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use i.LINK functions on this unit For ... camcorder may occur. - This unit can be repaired. • If any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not compatible with DV device or not. Near windows or outdoors, ...
Marketing Specifications
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... providing stunning video performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Photo Mode Built-In White LED Light Easy Handycam Button Manual Focus End Search Titling DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. The camcorder can even playback your personal videos by broadcasting live video with less distortion than previous...
... providing stunning video performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Photo Mode Built-In White LED Light Easy Handycam Button Manual Focus End Search Titling DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. The camcorder can even playback your personal videos by broadcasting live video with less distortion than previous...
Marketing Specifications
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...780g) main unit only; 2 lbs (890g) inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Sony, used only to -Digital Converter: N/A Inputs and Outputs Shoulder Strap CD-ROM with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. Screen Image Simulated Please visit the Dealer Network for Super QuickBatteries ... patterns and environmental conditions. 4. Features and specifications subject to 5 min. (using 120 min. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and White (90K Pixels) Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 460K Recording Media: ...
...780g) main unit only; 2 lbs (890g) inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Sony, used only to -Digital Converter: N/A Inputs and Outputs Shoulder Strap CD-ROM with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. Screen Image Simulated Please visit the Dealer Network for Super QuickBatteries ... patterns and environmental conditions. 4. Features and specifications subject to 5 min. (using 120 min. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and White (90K Pixels) Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 460K Recording Media: ...