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- Page 1 2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 (USB, etc.) again. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. -TRV Serial No.
- Page 3 CAUTION • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need You are cautioned that any changes or modifications an NTSC system-based TV. not expressly approved in this manual could void your •...
- Page 4 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on • Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired the model DCR-TRV280. item, then press the dial to decide. • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The screens may vary depending on the OS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Read this first ..................... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ..................8 Recording/Playing back with ease ............10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............. 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............12 Using an outside power source ................. - Page 6 Superimposing a title................31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ................. 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape............34 Playing back in various modes .................. 35 Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam ..........36 Various playback functions ..............
- Page 7 Advanced operations Using with your computer Customizing Your Features ( TRV280) ......72 Camcorder Installing the software and “First Step Changing the menu settings ....41 Guide” on a computer TRV280) ........74 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, Using “First Step Guide” etc.
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Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ Insert the cassette with... - Page 9 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17. Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p.
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Page 10: Recording/Playing Back With Ease
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Stereo: ( TRV280) Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5”... -
Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the Lift up the viewfinder. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 96). •... - Page 13 To check the remaining battery – Battery Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and DISPLAY/BATT INFO charging starts. After charging the battery POWER switch OPEN The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
- Page 14 at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recommended.) recording recording time time Battery pack NP-FM50 NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-FM50 NP-QM91D 1010 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D TRV280: Recording time when recording with the Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording LCD screen on...
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Page 15: Using An Outside Power Source
b Notes Step 3: Turning the • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is power on disconnected from the wall outlet. •... -
Page 16: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Step 4: Adjusting the [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial (p. 51). LCD panel and Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen viewfinder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Press MENU. Adjusting the LCD panel z Tips •... -
Page 17: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time
Step 5: Setting the Press MENU. date and time MANUAL SET STBY PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set [ MENU ] : END the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. -
Page 18: Step 6: Inserting A Cassette Tape
To check the preset date and time Step 6: Inserting a TRV138/338: Press DATE to display the date indicator. cassette tape Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 and time indicator. -
Page 19: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language
Step 7: Setting the Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. screen language Window-side You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. MENU Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. - Page 20 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. SETUP MENU STBY CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH ENG [ SIMP ] LANGUAGE DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [ MENU ] : END Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial.
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Page 21: Recording
Recording Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Recording movies Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 19). TRV138/338: Slide the POWER switch while... - Page 22 F Hi8 format ( Indicators displayed during recording TRV138/338) This appears while recording Hi8 format The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. tapes. G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute: 138/338 second)/Tape photo recording ( TRV280) b Notes 0:00:00 •...
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Page 23: Recording For A Longer Time
Recording for a longer time Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To record wider range of view To record for a longer time Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC... -
Page 24: Recording In Mirror Mode
: Automatically turns on and off Recording in mirror mode according to the ambient brightness. : Always turns on. You can turn the LCD panel towards the To turn off the built-in light subject so that you and your subject can share Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator the image being recorded. -
Page 25: Superimposing The Date And Time On Pictures ( Trv138/338)
Superimposing the date and time Recording still on pictures ( TRV138/338) images – Tape photo recording You can record the date and/or time ( TRV280) displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. You can record still images. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started”... -
Page 26: Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam
Recording with ease Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of Slide the POWER switch while pressing the camera settings are set to automatic the green button. mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Easy Handycam exposure operation The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the Adjusting the exposure for backlit LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp subjects lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
Adjusting the exposure manually Recording in dark places – NightShot plus You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid You can record subjects in dark places (such backlight shadows on people next to the as when capturing the face of your baby window by manually fixing the exposure to... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Focus Manually
z Tip Adjusting the focus • If you record subjects in complete darkness, set [N.S. LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu settings. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot manually Light is about 3 meters (10 feet). If you record subjects in dark places (such as night scene or in moonlight), set [N.S. -
Page 30: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects
Tips for focusing manually Recording a picture • It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the using various effects power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. -
Page 31: Superimposing A Title
[STRIPE FADER] Superimposing a title This feature is for TRV138/338 only. You can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles. [MONOTONE FADER] TITLE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. - Page 32 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [POSITION] (position) the desired character, then press the dial. You can select from 8 to 9 choices. TITLE SET STBY S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5...
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Page 33: Searching For The Last Scene Of The Most Recent Recording
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene. The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. -
Page 34: Playback
Playback Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Viewing pictures recorded on a tape Press (play) to start playback. Make sure you have a recorded cassette To adjust the volume inserted into your camcorder. Press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you want to play back the recorded When you close the LCD panel, sound is turned picture on your TV, see page 39. -
Page 35: Playing Back In Various Modes
TRV280: b Note • For TRV138/338: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases: 60min 0:00:00:00 – Playback pause – Picture search A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) -
Page 36: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam
Playing back with Play back a tape. The following buttons can be operated. ease (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) – Easy Handycam To cancel Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation allows easy Press EASY again. playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for b Notes playback. -
Page 37: Various Playback Functions
Displaying the date/time and Various playback camera settings data – Data code functions ( TRV280) During playback, you can view the date/time You can display the recorded date on the data ([DATE/TIME]) and the camera settings screen. data ([CAM DATA]) that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. - Page 38 To hide the date/time or the camera settings data Follow steps 2 to 4, and select [OFF] in step 5. Camera settings data display In the date/time data display, the date and time is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
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Page 39: Playing The Picture On A Tv
Connect your camcorder to a TV using the Playing the picture on supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. a TV Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. - Page 40 When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is stereo TRV138/338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your TV.
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Page 41: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations OTHERS (p. 57) Customizing Your Camcorder STBY TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN FRAME REC Changing the menu IN T. REC RETURN settings [ MENU ] : END You can change various settings or make Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to detailed adjustments using the menu items select the desired item, then press the displayed on the screen. -
Page 42: Using The (Manual Set) Menu
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen (MANUAL SET) menu shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. –... - Page 43 **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, [PROGRAM AE] does not work. P EFFECT TRV138/338: You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before recording. appears when each effect is selected.
- Page 44 • For TRV280: You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 61). AUTO SHTR Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. Select when recording without using the electronic shutter. Customizing Your Camcorder...
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Page 45: Using The (Camera Set) Menu
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen (CAMERA SET) menu shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. –... - Page 46 16:9 WIDE TRV138/338: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV. In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a standard TV** In [16:9 FULL] mode...
- Page 47 Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • When you record in the [16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will be widened on wide- screen TVs. •...
- Page 48 STEADYSHOT TRV338/ TRV280: You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake. Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). If you select a function that STEADYSHOT cannot work with, appears. OFF ( Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select to shoot a stationary subject with a tripod, or when using a conversion lens (optional).
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Page 49: Set) Menu - Hifi Sound/Edit, Etc
The default settings are marked with . The Using the (PLAYER settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. SET)/ (VCR SET) Unavailable items will be grayed out. menu –... - Page 50 TRV138/338: Select to correct jitter (horizontal picture shake during playback). Select to not compensate picture distortion when playing back a tape on which you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals. TRV138/338: Select to eliminate color noise in the picture. Select to minimize picture artifacts in a picture containing lots of movement.
- Page 51 The default settings are marked with . The Using the (LCD settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen SET) menu shows the items you can operate at the moment. – LCD B.L./LCD Unavailable items will be grayed out.
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Page 52: (Tape Set) Menu - Frame Rec/Int.rec, Etc
TRV138/338, 1.5 times longer for TRV280) (Long Play). The use of Sony cassettes is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. Notes • If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. - Page 53 • When you set [ORC TO SET], a non-recorded section of about 0.1 second appears on the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you continue recording from this section. • To check if you have already set this setting, select [ORC TO SET] in the menu settings. [ORC ON] is displayed if it is already set.
- Page 54 INT.REC TRV280: You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. a. [REC TIME] b. [INTERVAL] Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [INTERVAL], then press the dial.
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Page 55: Using The (Setup Menu)
The default settings are marked with . The Using the (SETUP settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen MENU) shows the items you can operate at the moment. – CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ Unavailable items will be grayed out. - Page 56 LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You can select from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.
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Page 57: Using The (Others) Menu
power mode of your camcorder. The screen Using the shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. (OTHERS) menu – WORLD OTHERS WORLD TIME TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. BEEP A. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP You can select items listed below in the OTHERS menu. - Page 58 Note • When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. DISPLAY GLCD Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/LCD Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.
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Page 59: Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing/Editing You can create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording Connecting to a VCR devices (p. 61). TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a tape on your camcorder (p. 66). Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. - Page 60 TRV280: A/V OUT jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack DV Interface Yellow White A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs Signal flow b Notes that you cannot record the picture and sound • Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your separately.
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Page 61: Dubbing To Another Tape
• For TRV280: Dubbing to another When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. tape • For TRV280: Pictures edited with Picture effect ([P EFFECT] p. 43) cannot be output via the DV Interface. -
Page 62: Dubbing A Tape Easily - Easy Dubbing ( Trv138/338)
Dubbing a tape easily Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SETUP], then press the dial. – Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338) E A S Y D U B B I N G S E T U P I R SETUP PAUSE MODE You can control VCR for dubbing with your I R TEST... - Page 63 VCR, from about 30 cm (12 the default setting.) in.) away, with no obstructions. Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code Remote sensor company Infrared ray Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 emitter Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51...
- Page 64 Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code Step 2: Selecting the title company Multitech 23, 32, 80 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 You can insert a title. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and Optimus the 2 custom titles. See steps 1 to 4 on Orion page 31 to create original titles.
- Page 65 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [OK], then press the dial. select [NORMAL] or [PREVIEW], then press the dial. The title lights up. When you select [NORMAL] E A S Y D U B B I N G S T A R T T I T L E S E L You can record into the VCR normally.
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Page 66: Recording Pictures From A Vcr ( Trv280)
Recording pictures Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. from a VCR ( TRV280) When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically. Then the display returns to the Easy You can record and edit pictures from a VCR Dubbing initial screen. -
Page 67: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape
Dubbing selected Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. scenes from a tape • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. – Digital program editing ( TRV280) Prepare your camcorder (playing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) device). - Page 68 Point the infrared ray emitter of your Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to camcorder towards the remote sensor on select [i.LINK] or [IR], then press the your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) dial. away, with no obstructions. Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set When connecting with an i.LINK cable the VCR to recording pause.
- Page 69 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ADJ TEST], then press the dial. select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL...
- Page 70 Press MENU. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to changes to light blue. select (OTHERS), then press the dial. 0 : 09 : 07 : 06 VIDEO EDIT MARK...
- Page 71 To end Digital program editing Press MENU. To save a program without using it to record Press MENU in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs”...
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Page 72: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your favorite movies and still Features images from pictures saved on your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with added music and visual styles. ( TRV280) Automatic Music Video Producer When you install the Picture Package software You can easily create a short original video with... - Page 73 • CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster About “First Step Guide” (800 MHz or faster recommended) (For using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster recommended) • Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (this product is based on DirectX technology. It is “First Step Guide”...
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Page 74: Installing The Software And "First Step Guide" On A Computer ( Trv280)
• Display: Minimum 1 024 × 768 dots, 32 000 Installing the colors (this product will not operate correctly at less than 1 024 × 768 dots or 256 colors.) software and “First • Application: QuickTime 4 or later (QuickTime 5 recommended) Step Guide”... - Page 75 For Windows 2000/Windows XP Select the language for the application Log on as Administrators for installation. to be installed, then click [Next]. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
- Page 76 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install If the [Installing Microsoft (R) the Program] screen. DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. The installation of Picture Package starts. If not, skip to step 14. Read [License Agreement], then click [Next].
- Page 77 (and “First Step Guide,” if installed by steps Double-click [IMXINST.SIT] in the 11-12) appear on the desktop. folder it was copied to. Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your name and Remove the CD-ROM from the disc password.
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Page 78: Using "First Step Guide" ( Trv280)
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 79: Creating A Dvd (Direct Access To "Click To Dvd") ( Trv280)
“Click to DVD” via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. * Note that you need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with a DVD drive that can be used to write DVDs. You also need the computer with “Click to DVD Ver.1.2”... - Page 80 – Europe switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ http://www.vaio-link.com/ EDIT mode. – USA Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/ source since it takes a few hours to create a dvimag/ DVD. – Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ Insert a recorded cassette into your –...
- Page 81 WRITING: The picture is being written • You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: onto the DVD. – While playing back a tape z Tip – When “Click to DVD” is started up from the computer • If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other •...
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Page 82: Troubleshooting
AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) The battery pack is quickly • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has discharged. - Page 83 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 57) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again.
- Page 84 Recording Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA lamp. (p. 15) The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette.
- Page 85 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select The built-in light does not function. cIf the problem presists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 34) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional).
- Page 86 Digital program editing does not between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony function. product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation.”...
- Page 87 Connecting to a computer Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it TRV280: The computer does not recognize again firmly. cDisconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the your camcorder.
- Page 88 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was TRV280: The image does not appear on the connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver screen of the Windows computer was completed.
- Page 89 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 TRV280: The image does not appear on the Log on as Administrators. screen of the Windows computer Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. when using the USB cable. Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears.
- Page 90 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows XP TRV280: The image does not appear on the Log on as Administrators. screen of the Windows computer Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. when using the USB cable. Click [Start]. Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].
- Page 91 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cChange the settings for your computer environment as described in the TRV280: There is no sound when the following procedures: camcorder is connected to the Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows Windows computer via a USB cable. XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool].
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Page 92: Warning Indicators And Messages
C:ss : ss/E:ss : ss (Self- Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used. - Page 93 Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95) Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 99) • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 92) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
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Page 94: Additional Information
Additional Information Simple setting of clock by time difference Using your camcorder You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your abroad camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in (OTHERS) menu, then set the time difference (p. -
Page 95: Usable Cassette Tapes
control signals for copyright protection Usable cassette of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] tapes appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 control signals on the tape when it records. -
Page 96: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it About the up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. “InfoLITHIUM” – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP- QM71D/QM91D (optional). battery pack • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. -
Page 97: About I.link
Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. -
Page 98: Maintenance And Precautions
The camcorder may malfunction. (DV Interface) compatible device made by – Near strong radio waves or radiation. The Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as camcorder may not be able to record well as to video device. properly. - Page 99 None of the functions except cassette ejection If the following problem occurs, clean the will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
- Page 100 TRV280: If the following problem occurs, clean the • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony cloth in the following instances: V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). – When there are fingerprints on the lens –...
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Page 101: Specification
280: Specification 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Video camera recorder Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 System Focal length... - Page 102 General Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Power requirements Maximum output voltage DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Output voltage Average power consumption (when using the DC 7.2 V battery pack) Capacity TRV138/338: 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) During camera recording using the viewfinder Dimensions (approx.) 1.8 W...
- Page 103 Types of differences Model CCD- DCR- TRV138 TRV338 TRV280 Recording system Digital8 Playback system Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8 Audio recording Monaural Monaural Stereo AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface — — IN/OUT USB jack — — SteadyShot — z Provided — Not provided Additional Information...
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Page 104: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A Lens cap (p. 21, 25) L FADER button (p. 30) B LCD screen (p. 3, 16) M BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) C OPEN button (p. 16) N FOCUS button (p. 29) D REC START/STOP button on LCD O SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. - Page 105 A Built-in light (p. 23) E Microphone B Lens F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) C Infrared ray emitter (p. 62, 68) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) H DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 13, A Jack cover E For TRV138/338:...
- Page 106 A RESET button (p. 82) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) B For J For TRV280: TRV280: BURN DVD/VCD Rec buttons (p. 66) You can easily take a picture recorded on REC (rec) the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R. K For TRV138/338: For details on BURN DVD, see “Creating a...
- Page 107 A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) E Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod B Eyecup screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). C Cassette lid Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18) securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
- Page 108 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of Manual exposure (p. 28) your camcorder. Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder Manual focus (p. 29) positions vary depending on your camcorder Back light (p.
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Page 109: Index
Digital program editing Index (VIDEO EDIT) ... 67 Language Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 (LANGUAGE) ..19, 56 Digital8 system....95 LCD back light Numerics Direct Access to (LCD B.L.) ....51 16:9 WIDE mode ..46, 47 “Click to DVD” ..79 LCD brightness DirectX 9.0c ...... - Page 110 PAL ........94 USB cable ......72 Picture effect USB jack......105 (P EFFECT)....43 USB Streaming Picture Package ....74 (USB STREAM) ..55 Picture search ....35 Using abroad ......94 Playing time ...... 14 Power mode....... 15 PROGRAM AE....42 Video head ......99 Viewfinder ......16 Volume ......34 Recording capacity...
- Page 112 Printed in Japan...