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...; Compensation for all models. Before you see. • In this manual could void your camcorder. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are for the contents of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens... manual, each local language are used in accordance with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be copyrighted.
...; Compensation for all models. Before you see. • In this manual could void your camcorder. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with specific model names are for the contents of the camcorder, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens... manual, each local language are used in accordance with the limits for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be copyrighted.
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...pack 4 Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown... in the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the ...
...pack 4 Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to decide. • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown... in the following illustration. • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the ...
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... EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About 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 ...
... EDIT, etc 57 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR 59 Dubbing to DVD") ( TRV280 79 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages .....92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 94 Usable cassette tapes 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About 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 ...
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cassette. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the slides back in the direction of the arrow until... of the back of the arrow up the viewfinder. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. OPEN/...
cassette. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the slides back in the direction of the arrow until... of the back of the arrow up the viewfinder. it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment and open the lid until it clicks. OPEN/...
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... until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up to light up in the default setting. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG) OFF. To set up the CAMERA lamp. Quick Start Guide...
... until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up to light up in the default setting. The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to (CHG) OFF. To set up the CAMERA lamp. Quick Start Guide...
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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...
...: ( 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...
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... Adaptor 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN... jack on your camcorder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
... Adaptor 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in cabinet. 1 Lift up , connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN... jack on your camcorder. v mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 12 Getting started Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
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...the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - The power turns on a tape. To turn off , AC ... up to (CHG) OFF. When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you do not want the battery to your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not lose its charge even when it while...
...the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - The power turns on a tape. To turn off , AC ... up to (CHG) OFF. When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you do not want the battery to your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not lose its charge even when it while...
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... are obstructions between you and the subject, you can close the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press...
... are obstructions between you and the subject, you can close the LCD panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to see. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. MENU 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press...
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... do not 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. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set it to 12... the first time. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. For midnight, set the date and time again. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was ...
... do not 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. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set it to 12... the first time. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. For midnight, set the date and time again. Proceed to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was ...
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...OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started For details on your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. Press TIME to display the time indicator. ...Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] ...
...OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 18 Getting started For details on your camcorder. If you use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 95. Press TIME to display the time indicator. ...Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you select the [LP] ...
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... comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 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.
... comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . 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.
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Recording Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to (CHG) OFF. For TRV280: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up . See page ... automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for details. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch b Note • For TRV138/338: The date is set to stop recording. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. Camera recording lamp 2 Press OPEN and open...
Recording Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to (CHG) OFF. For TRV280: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up . See page ... automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you do not use your camcorder for details. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch b Note • For TRV138/338: The date is set to stop recording. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. Camera recording lamp 2 Press OPEN and open...
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...(p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to the next, note the following. - G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV280) b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you record from... remove the cassette. (The picture will not be recorded on the tape. You can also use . It is useful when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP REC 0:00:00 5 A Remaining battery time The ...
...(p. 37) will automatically turn the power off to the next, note the following. - G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV280) b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you record from... remove the cassette. (The picture will not be recorded on the tape. You can also use . It is useful when you do not operate the camcorder for a while. z Tips • You can view this information during recording. 1 23 7 60min SP REC 0:00:00 5 A Remaining battery time The ...
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...towards W. Built-in light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use of view, and keep T pressed to get a sharp focus in light to select a setting. Recording Recording for a longer time... To record for a slower zoom. Occasional use it further for TRV280). b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with your hand. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in the ...
...towards W. Built-in light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between the subject and camcorder is effective, but use of view, and keep T pressed to get a sharp focus in light to select a setting. Recording Recording for a longer time... To record for a slower zoom. Occasional use it further for TRV280). b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with your hand. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in the ...
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... use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in light off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the ambient brightness. Xz appears in ...and others are not displayed. • During recording in light may not illuminate the subject properly. : Automatically turns on and off according to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light...
... use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. • For TRV280: The built-in light off and remove the battery pack to the camcorder while you and your camcorder do not use . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the ambient brightness. Xz appears in ...and others are not displayed. • During recording in light may not illuminate the subject properly. : Automatically turns on and off according to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject so that you record them. b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light...
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... and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. b Note • The date and time indicators...
... and time on pictures ( TRV138/338) You can record still images. Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Before recording, follow steps 1 to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. b Note • The date and time indicators...
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...to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up in the LP mode on your camcorder. z Tip • You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in blue. 26 Recording OPEN REC START/STOP...for 7 seconds. Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch 5 Press PHOTO fully. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are set to (CHG) OFF. A shutter sound is heard, and the image is completed. You can record movies only. 4 Press EASY. Pull the...
...to automatic mode, only basic functions become a still image. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up in the LP mode on your camcorder. z Tip • You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in blue. 26 Recording OPEN REC START/STOP...for 7 seconds. Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch 5 Press PHOTO fully. b Note • appears when the tape photo recording does not work during Easy Handycam operation are set to (CHG) OFF. A shutter sound is heard, and the image is completed. You can record movies only. 4 Press EASY. Pull the...
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... 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 stop recording. Press...
... 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 stop recording. Press...