Camera Operations Guide
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... your camcorder. • The on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video ...camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your recordings on the country/ region. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280...the viewfinder used in color) that any problems. • Compensation for a digital device pursuant to the copyright laws. Disposal of such materials may cause harmful ...
... your camcorder. • The on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual are for effective use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video ...camcorder. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your recordings on the country/ region. CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280...the viewfinder used in color) that any problems. • Compensation for a digital device pursuant to the copyright laws. Disposal of such materials may cause harmful ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...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 ...INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP 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 ...
...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 ...INT.REC, etc. ......52 Using the (SETUP 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 ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...times, and from that position of the zoom is effective, but use it further for TRV280). In the LP mode, you can use the zoom buttons on LCD frame Keep W.... LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to magnification levels greater than when recording in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 45). Occasional use of the lever. The recommended distance between your hand...the LCD panel with the zoom buttons on LCD frame. • To press the zoom buttons on this camcorder. A tape recorded in light You can choose zoom to select a setting. Recording Recording for a longer ...
...times, and from that position of the zoom is effective, but use it further for TRV280). In the LP mode, you can use the zoom buttons on LCD frame Keep W.... LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to magnification levels greater than when recording in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 45). Occasional use of the lever. The recommended distance between your hand...the LCD panel with the zoom buttons on LCD frame. • To press the zoom buttons on this camcorder. A tape recorded in light You can choose zoom to select a setting. Recording Recording for a longer ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... grayed out. The zooming zone appears when you want to zoom to 20 times zoom is performed digitally. Note that the image quality decreases when you are marked with G. The right side of your camcorder. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. You can select the maximum zoom...
... grayed out. The zooming zone appears when you want to zoom to 20 times zoom is performed digitally. Note that the image quality decreases when you are marked with G. The right side of your camcorder. L I DE STEADYSHOT N. Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. You can select the maximum zoom...
Camera Operations Guide
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... TRV138/338: When you are transmitted digitally, 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...
... TRV138/338: When you are transmitted digitally, 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...
Camera Operations Guide
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...2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press MENU. 5 Turn the... DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder and VCR for the first time to a tape in the desired order to select [VIDEO EDIT], then press the dial. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to...
...2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Press MENU. 5 Turn the... DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. 1 Connect your camcorder and VCR for the first time to a tape in the desired order to select [VIDEO EDIT], then press the dial. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to...
Camera Operations Guide
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...code signal to see if your VCR can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). Go on your VCR, from your VCR, then press the dial. Skip this setting if you are performing digital program editing for the manufacturer of the tape. 68 Dubbing/Editing Refer to... "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes. 2 Set the VCR to select [i....
...code signal to see if your VCR can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). Go on your VCR, from your VCR, then press the dial. Skip this setting if you are performing digital program editing for the manufacturer of the tape. 68 Dubbing/Editing Refer to... "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes. 2 Set the VCR to select [i....
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...08:55:06 0 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to p. 68) beforehand. 1 Prepare a cassette. The calculated start position for recording into the camcorder. The calculated stop position for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is set . 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. 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...
...08:55:06 0 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to p. 68) beforehand. 1 Prepare a cassette. The calculated start position for recording into the camcorder. The calculated stop position for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is set . 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. 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...
Camera Operations Guide
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...VCR. (p. 62) • The [IR SETUP] code or [PAUSE MODE] is not set correctly. cSet the input selector on a VCR that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. cMake sure the input selector of the video camera recorder is set to [LCD] in .) apart. (p. 68) • The... editing on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60) cWhen your camcorder is not NTSC. (p. 66) For TRV280: Digital program editing does not function. For TRV280: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not set correctly. Then confirm VCR...
...VCR. (p. 62) • The [IR SETUP] code or [PAUSE MODE] is not set correctly. cSet the input selector on a VCR that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable. cMake sure the input selector of the video camera recorder is set to [LCD] in .) apart. (p. 68) • The... editing on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60) cWhen your camcorder is not NTSC. (p. 66) For TRV280: Digital program editing does not function. For TRV280: The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is not set correctly. Then confirm VCR...
Camera Operations Guide
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... problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. cChange the tape. cPress the RESET button and operate...
... problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. cChange the tape. cPress the RESET button and operate...
Camera Operations Guide
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...begin the next recording in the case you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you cannot copy it records. The recording time when you try to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the locations as shown in an upright ...are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Usable cassette tapes You can be recorded. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to record such software. Notes on use your camcorder. If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your tape, re...
...begin the next recording in the case you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you cannot copy it records. The recording time when you try to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the locations as shown in an upright ...are Additional Information 95 Additional Information Usable cassette tapes You can be recorded. Digital8 system This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to record such software. Notes on use your camcorder. If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your tape, re...
Camera Operations Guide
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... bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with various digital AV devices. This... section describes the i.LINK standard and its life. i.LINK-compatible device can also control other i.LINK-compatible device. Also, operations and data transactions may not be connected using the i.LINK. About i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to be connected. your camcorder...
... bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with various digital AV devices. This... section describes the i.LINK standard and its life. i.LINK-compatible device can also control other i.LINK-compatible device. Also, operations and data transactions may not be connected using the i.LINK. About i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to be connected. your camcorder...
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... details on how to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not using your camcorder gets wet, it checked by this malfunction cannot be sent or received in ... to other video device having a DV Interface, see page 60, 61. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to record properly. - If your camcorder. Mbps stands for the device to video device. Some i.LINK compatible video device such as to be repaired. •...
... details on how to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not using your camcorder gets wet, it checked by this malfunction cannot be sent or received in ... to other video device having a DV Interface, see page 60, 61. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to record properly. - If your camcorder. Mbps stands for the device to video device. Some i.LINK compatible video device such as to be repaired. •...
Marketing Specifications
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... provides great detail and clarity along with earlier low-light recording systems. Battery Information At the touch of VHS with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. You can control up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for ... to MiniDV on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. Stamina® Battery Power Management System3 Using...
... provides great detail and clarity along with earlier low-light recording systems. Battery Information At the touch of VHS with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. You can control up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for ... to MiniDV on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Stepping into the Digital age has never been easier with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. Stamina® Battery Power Management System3 Using...
Marketing Specifications
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...) Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Mini Plug) High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NPFM50/QM71D/FM91/QM91D) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) 1 Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) 1 USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant) i.LINK® Interface... and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Sony, used only to 5 min. (using 120 min. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. 4. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and...
...) Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Mini Plug) High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NPFM50/QM71D/FM91/QM91D) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) 1 Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) 1 USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant) i.LINK® Interface... and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Sony, used only to 5 min. (using 120 min. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. 4. DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder Specifications Hardware General Viewfinder: Black and...