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DCR- TR V280
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© 2005 Sony Corporation
Video Camera Recorder
Read this first
Before operating
the ullil, please read Ibis
manual lhoroughly,
reference.
and relain il for futttre
WARNING
To _revent fire or shock hazard, do not
ex Dose the unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
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recyclable.
You can help preserve our
enviromnent by returning your
used r_:chargeable batteries to the
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nearest yo/i.
@
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regarding recycling of
rechargeable
batteries_ call toll free 1-800-822-
8837,
or visit hltp://www.rbrc.org/
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Ion balteries.
p_
damaged
or leaking
Lithium-
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user Io the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" x_ilhin Ihe
product's enclosure thai may be of
sufficienl magnilude Io constiltlte a
risk of electric shock Io persons.
This symbol is inlended Io alerl the
user Io the presence of important
operating
and
lilaintenance
(servicing) instructions ill Ihe
]ilerature accompanying the
appliance.
0 Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
translk:rto discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you ha_eany questions abotlt this product, you may
call:
Sony Customer lnl_)rmation Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulato U Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV280
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfid interl2,rence,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
receive& including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Owner's Record
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.
Model No.ACSerial No.
2
CAUTION
You arc cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
0 Notes:
• This t-'quipmt-'nthas bccntested and l(mnd to comply
with the limits lbr a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmfill interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in iccordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no gu ir mtee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interlL.rence to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to tU to correct the
interli:rence by one or more of the folk)wing
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into m outlet on a circuit
different from that to which tile receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable nmst be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
• This product contains mercury. Disposal of this
product may be regulated if sold in the United States.
Fordisposal or recycling information, please contact
your local mthorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http:/A_x_w.eiae.org).
Notes on use
Note on a cassette tape
You can use standard 8 mm [_1and Hi8 Hi][_,
Digital8 _[_video cassettes on your camcorder. See
page 95 for details.
Notes on recording
• Bt-qorcstarting to record, test tilt-,recording function
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
without any problems.
• Compensatkm for the contents of recordings cannot
be provided, even if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfiulction of the camcorder, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
region. To view your recordings on a TV_ you need
an NTSC system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contra U to the
copyright lax_s.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• Tbt-'LCD scrt-.enand tilt.,vicwfinder arc
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99(;_ of the pixels are
operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording ill any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viex_finder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the Still.Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfilnction. Take pictures of the sun
only ill low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting
other device
Before connecting your camcordcr to ()tiler device
such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged.
This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• Tile images of tile LCD screen and tile view finder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera,
and thus may appear
different
from what
you see.
• In this instruction manual, each model is indicated as
follows.
CCD-TRV 138: _"Ul
k_ TRV 138
CCD-TRV338: H_I_ TRV338
DCR-TRV280:DTRV280
Instructions with no specific model names are R)r all
models.
Instructions wilh specific model names are for the
indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model
name
of your
camcorder.
• The on-screen displays ill each local language are
used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language beR)re using your camcorder if
necessa U (p. 19).
_ continued
3
• The illustrations used on this manual are based on
the model DCR-TRV280.
• The screens shown in this manual are from a
Windows
depending
XP computer.
on the OS.
The screens
may va U
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hokl your camcordcr
correctly.
/
/
/
/
/
• To ensure a good grip, listen
in Ihe following illuslration.
the grip belt as shown
• Be carotid not to press buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel
or when you acliust the angle of the LCD paneh
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD panel
,\
Battery pack
4
• Turn Ihe SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Io select desired
item, Ihen press the dial to decide.
Table of Contents
DCR-TRV280:DTRV280
Read this first .............................................................................................
Quick
Start
2
Guide
Recording movies ......................................................................................
Recording/Playing
8
back with ease ...........................................................
10
Step 1 : Checking supplied items ..............................................................
11
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................
12
Using an outside power source .................................................................................
15
Step 3: Turning the power on ...................................................................
15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ......................................
16
Getting
started
Adjusting the LCD panel ...........................................................................................
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................
16
16
Step 5: Setting the date and time .............................................................
17
Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape ..............................................................
18
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................
19
Recording
Recording movies ....................................................................................
Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................
Using zoom ...............................................................................................................
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................
Recording in mirror mode .........................................................................................
Superimposing the date and time on pictures (HI_TRV138/338)
...........................
Recording still imagesRecording with ease-
Tape photo recording (DTRV280) ....................
Easy Handycam ..................................................
Adjusting the exposure .............................................................................
21
23
23
23
24
25
25
26
27
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................
Adjusting the exposure manually ..............................................................................
27
28
Recording in dark places - NightShot plus ..............................................
28
Adjusting the focus manually ...................................................................
29
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................
30
Fading in and out of a scene - FADER
....................................................................
30
=_ continued
5
Superimposing
a title................................................................................
31
Searching
forthelastsceneofthemostrecentrecording
- ENDSEARCH.................................................................................
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 ......................................................................
37
Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code
(}_TRV280) .........................................................................................................
Playing the picture on a TV ......................................................................
6
37
37
39
Advanced
operations
Customizing
Camcorder
Using with
computer
Your
Features (D TRV280)
Changing the menu settings .............. 41
Using the _ (MANUAL SET) menu
- PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT,
etc ................................................
Using the _ (CAMERA SET) menu
- 16:9 WlDE/STEADYSHOT,
etc ................................................
your
42
........................ 72
Installing the software and "First Step
Guide" on a computer
(D TRV280) .................................. 74
Using "First Step Guide"
(D TRV280) ..................................
78
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click
to DVD") (f} TRV280) ................... 79
45
Using the _ (PLAYER SET)/_
(VOR
SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT,
etc ................................................
49
Troubleshooting
Using the _ (LCD SET) menu
- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc ....... 51
Warning indicators and messages ..... 92
Using the D (TAPE SET) menu
- FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc ....... 52
Additional
Using the _ (SETUP MENU)
- CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/
LANGUAGE, etc ......................
Using the _ (OTHERS) menu
- WORLD TIMENIDEO EDIT,
etc ................................................
Troubleshooting
.................................
Information
Using your camcorder
55
57
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR ......................... 59
82
abroad ............ 94
Usable cassette tapes ........................ 95
About the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack ..................................
About i.LINK .......................................
Maintenance
and precautions
Specification
.....................................
Quick
96
97
............ 98
101
Reference
Dubbing to another tape .................... 61
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing
(}'ii B] TRV 138/338) ...................... 62
Recording pictures from a VCR
(}} TRV280) ..................................
Identifying parts and controls
........... 104
Index ................................................
109
66
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
- Digital program editing
(}_ TRV280) .................................. 67
For DTRV281]:
Two operaling inslructions are supplied wilh
yOlll"
camcol'del'_
• Camera OperationsGukle (Thismanual)
• "First Slep Guide"lk)rusing the supplied
appcal ons ( nc tKe( IXt le supp ec (D-ROM)
7
QuickStart Guide
Recordingmovies
_
Attach
the charged
To charge
the batlery,
see page
_) Lift up the viewfinder.
2
Insert a cassette
_) Slide the L_OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid until
it clicks.
Tile cassette c(>mpartn_ent
comes out automaically.
battery
pack to the camcorder.
12.
0
Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
into the camcorder.
Insert the cassette with
_) Press _.
Close Ihe cassette lid after
its window-side facing
tile casselte
COlllpar[nlelll
up, then push the center
slides back in by itself.
of the back of the
cassette.
Window-side
L_OPEN/EJECT
8
Quick Start Guide
lever
Start recording
while checking
the subject
on the LCD screen.
Tile date m_dtime is not set up in the defmall setting. To set the date and lime, see page 17.
_) Remove the lens cap.
Lens
cap is IlOt attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 104}.
O
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
_) While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA lamp.
The power turns on.
_) Press REC START/
STO P.
Recording
starts. To charlge to
standbymode,pressRE("
START/STOP_ain.
Youcan alsouse RECSTART/
STOPof thc LCDpanel.
View the recorded
O
picture on the LCD screen.
Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
Press ._
(rewind).
_) Press (_
(play)to
start the playback.
To stop, press _'.
To turn offthe power, slide the
POWER sw/tcllt_pto (CHG)OFK
@
pow
glC T7
Obl_
(ClqG}_
Quick Start Guide
I9
Recording/Playingback with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam
operation
time users by providing
operation,
allows easy recording/playback
only the basic functions
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lighls up in blue (O)
screen font size increases (O)
Easy Handycam operation.
and
during
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
For details, see instruclions for each operation.
See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback.
10
Quick Start Guide
recording/playback
operation
for even first
for recording/playback.
Getting started
Step 1: Checking
supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the ]mmber
of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1)
Stereo: (DTRV280)
USB cable (1)
(DTRV280)
I
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)
_=.
CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1)
(DTRV280)
(D
Camera Operations Guide (This manual)
(1)
Power cord (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 104 on how to attach tile lens cap.
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 107 on how to attach lhe shoulder
slrap.
A/V connecting cable (1)
Molmural: (HIN TRV1381338)
Getting started
11
Step 2: Chargingthe
battery pack
You can charge
the battery
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery
by attaching
pack
Lift up the viewfinder.
the
(M series)
to your camcorder.
0 Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
"InfoLITHIUM" baNery pack/M series) (p. 96).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This
may cause a [ilal|unction.
• Use a nearby wall outlcl when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet immediately if any mallhnction occurs.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
Battery pack
UC IN jack
<_"_
3
With
the • mark
facing
up, connect
on the DC plug
the AC Adaptor
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
To the wall outlet
• mark
Connect
the power
cord to the AC
the power
cord to the wall
Adaptor.
Connect
outlet.
12 Gettingstarted
to
Slide the POWER
OFF.
switch
up to (CHG)
To checktheremaining battery- Battery
Info
DISPLAY/BATT
The CHG (charge) lamp lighls up and
charging starts.
INFO
/
i
i,
=
[
_=.
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge)
OPEN
POWER switch
lamp turns off when the
battery is lhlly charged. Disconnect
Adaptor fi'onl tile DC IN.jack.
the AC
You can check the battery's current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
To remove the battery pack
POWER switch
BATT (battery)
release button .....................
1
Set the POWER
switch
2
Press
3
PressDISPLAY/BATT
to (CHG)
OPEN and open the LCD
OFF.
panel.
INFO.
The battery inl\wmation
seconds.
appears li_r about 7
Keep the button pressed
21) seconds.
to view it for about
BATTERY [NFO
BATTERY
CHARGE
LEVEL
I
1
2
Lift up the viewfinder.
Set the POWER
switch to (CHG)
3
Slide the battery
pack out in the direction
;
\
OFF.
of the arrow while pressing the BATT
(battery) release button down.
__,J
[]
power left in the battery
#rJ Note
• If you do not use the battery pack lbr a long time, use
up the battery pack completely belbre storing it. See
page 96 about storage of the battery pack.
Battery charge level: Displays
approximate
remaining
amount
[]
Approximate
of
pack.
possible recording
time
using the LCD panel.
[]
Approximate
possible recording
time
using the viewfinder.
Charging
time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you lillly charge a folly discharged battery pack
=_ continued
Getting started
13
at..95o C(77 o F). (10•
30°C (50
recommended.)
86°F)
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM50
28(1
135
150
NP-QMYlD
675
33(1
NP-QM71D
260
NP-QMgID
1010
495
NP-QM9 ID
360
Battery
pack
NP-FM30
(supplied)
145
NP-FM50
For DTRV280:
Recordingtime when recordingwith the
LCDscreen on
Approximate
when
you
number
ol minutes
use a fully charged
Battery
pack
at
1381338:
pack
Continuous
recording
NP-FM30
Typical,'
recording
time
time
I 15
NP-FM30
(su1515lied
)
125
65
NP-FM50
200
105
NP-QMYlD
485
255
NP-QM91D
725
385
number
while you repeatedly
NP-FM50
185
445
22(1
NP-QMglD
670
335
pack
Continuous
Typical*
5(1
NP-FM50
145
8(1
NP-QMYlD
355
22(1
Battery pack LCD
535
3(t(t
you
ol minutes
use a fully charged
available
battery
pack
25°C (77°F).
pack
Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
175
115
185
NP-FM50
185
295
NP-QMYlD
445
715
NP-QM91D
670
1070
For IDTRV280:
Battery pack LCD
at
(supplied )
14 Gettingstarted
pane!
LCD pane!
opened
closed
100
150
NP-FM50
160
240
NP-QM71D
390
580
NP-QM91D
585
865
(su151
)lied )
Typical*
recording
time
85
pane!
closed
NP-FM30
TRVI381338:
Battery
LCD
(su1515lied
)
Recordingtime when recordingwith the
viewfinder
number
panel
opened
NP-FM30
(supplied)
Approximate
slide the
For Hi N TRV 138/338:
recording
time
90
NP-QM91D
stale/stop,
when you use a lully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
recording
time
NP-FM30
of minutes when recording
record,
Playing time
Approxinmte number of minules available
For DTRV280:
Battery
Typical,'
recording
time
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorler.
9(1
N P-QM 71D
For HtN
Continuous
recording
time
* Approximate
55
(supplied)
when
Battery pack
available
batlery
25°C (77°F).
For _'|tN TRV
Typical*
recording
time
0
Notes
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
when tile AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder,
even if its power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder ill lOW tempcrat/ire.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in lkfllowing conditions.
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery
The battery
information
pack is damaged.
pack is fl/lly disch irged./For
only.)
or
Battery
Step3: Turningthe
poweron
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).
While pressing
the green
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording
button,
slide the
_or playing mode. slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective
for Ihe desired power mode lights up.
You can use the AC Adaptor
source
_.
=
lamp
=a.
as the power
when you do not want the battery
to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery
pack will not lose its charge
when it is attached
even
to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder
is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
• CAMERA
• PLAY/EDIT
mode: To record on a rope.
mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape.
Connect
"Charging
your
camcorder
the battery
as shown
pack"
in
(p. 12).
To turn off the power
Slide the POWERswitchtlp to (CHG)OFF.
CAMERAO
_o
(CHO}
OFF
ON_
POWER_
_tODE_
'i
X
Getting started
15
3
Step 4: Adjustingthe
LCDpanel and
viewfinder
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
[LCD BRIGHT],
EXEC
dial to select
then press the dial
(p. 51).
4
Adjust
the brightness
with the SEL_USH
of the LCD screen
EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
5
Press
MENU.
"_° Tips
• If yeu retutc the LCD p;mcl 180 degrees te the lens
side, yeu can clese the LCD panel with the LCD
You can adjust
the angle and brightness
the LCD panel to meet various
situations.
recording
Even when there are obstructions
between
of
you
and the suhject, you can check the suhject on the
LCD screen daring recording
angle of the LCD panel.
by adjusting
screen fiJcing out.
• If you are using the battel 7 pack fer power seurce,
yeu can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD
B.L.] in the _
(LCD SET) menu (p. 51).
• The recerded picture will net be affected by this
setting.
• You can turn off the eperatien cenfirmation
beep by
setting [BEEP] in the E[g_l(OTHERS) menu to
the
[OFF] (p. 57).
MENU
Maximum
180 degrees
You can view images
using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel.
Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running
when the screen is hard to see.
out, or
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
()pen
the LCD
camcorder,
then
SEUPUSH
panel
90 degrees
rotate
EXEC dial
to the
it to the desired
Viewfinder
position.
To adjust the brightnessof the LCD
screen
1
Press MENU.
2
Turn the SEL_USH
(LCD SET),
16 Gettingstarted
EXEC dial to select
then press the dial.
I
lens adjustment
lever
Lift up the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
Press
MENU.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
_
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time yon turn on your
camcorder.
0 Note
• If you do not use your camcordcr for about 3
months, the buih-in rcchargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
recharge d)le battery (p. 100) and then set the date
and time again.
EXEC
(SETUP
MENU),
dial to
then
/
press
¢D
the dial.
=.
um
_j,_'Ft OOK SET
:_:_ _LANGUAGE
_DEMO
MODE
¢D
E_c _ RETURN
SETUP MENU
i
LTR SIZE
[MENU]:END
__:
;STBY
MENU
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[CLOCK
EXEC
SET],
dial to
then press
the
1
CLOCK
SET
STBY
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M_
_JAN
D_
H_
1
M_
l_:OtkM
[MENU]:OANCEL
OPEN
SEUPUSH
EXEC dial
POWER
switch
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
[Y] (year),
CLOCK
Turn on your camcorder
SET
y_
OPEN
and open
EXEC
press
dial to set
the dial.
STBY
(p. 15).
M_
tr3OB_
Press
then
the LCD
panel.
Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock [\_r
the first lime.
D{
1
H_
M_
12:00
AM
[MENU]:OANCEL
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Ill_i Set [M] (month),
and [M] (nfinute)
was done
[D] (day),
[H] (hour)
in the same
in step 6, then press
way as
the dial.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, sel it Io 12:00 PM.
=l.continued
Getting started
17
To checkthe preset date and time
For _|iN
TRV
138/338:
Press
DATE
to display
tile date
indicator.
Press
TIME
to display
the time
indicator.
Press
DATE
(or
TIME)
and
(or DATE)
to shnultaneonsly
and time indicator.
then
press
display
Step6: Insertinga
cassettetape
TIME
the date
You
can use standard
Digital8
To hide
DATE
the date
and/or
and/or
TIME
time
again.
indicator,
press
D
For details
protection),
0
video
8 mm
cassettes
on these
R1. and Hi8
on your
cassettes
see page
NiN,
camcorder.
(such
as write-
95.
Notes
• Do not l_ncc the cassette
may
cause
a iilall/inction
into the compartment.
of
your
This
camcorder.
• For _}TRV28():
The recording time when you use your camcorder is
half of the indicated time on Hi8 H_ [_ tape. If you
select the [LPI mode in the menu settings, the
recording time is 3/4 of the indicated time on
Hi8 I'liN tape.
Slide the _
OPEN/EJECT
the direction
of the arrow
lid until it clicks.
L_OPEN/EJECT
lever
The cassette compartment
conies out and opells tip.
Getting started
lever in
and open the
Lid
automatically
facing
Step7: Settingthe
screenlanguage
up.
Window-side
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
MENU
m
_=.
Push the centerof the
back of the cassette
lightly.
3
Press
_.
Tile cassette comparlnlent
slides back in.
automalically
OPEN
3
Close
SEUPUSH
EXEC dial
Turn
on your
Press
()PEN
Press
MENU.
POWER
switch
eamcorder.
to open
the LCD
panel.
the lid.
STBY
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the L_
OPEN/EJECT
lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Tire cassette compartment automatically
comes
2
()lit.
Take out the cassette,
then press
Ttre cassette cornpartment
slides back in.
3
Close the lid.
_.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select _
the dlal.
(SETUP
EXEC
MENU),
dial to
then
press
automatically
US8 ST_4EAM
_;_" LTR SIZE
:=
_a LANGUAGE
_
r}EMO _©DE
_c
_
RETURN
_ continued
Getting started
19
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select [ _
the dial.
Turn
EXEC
LANGUAGE],
the SEL/PUSH
select the desired
the dial.
EXEC
language,
dial to
then press
dial to
then press
,,,_i Press MENU.
"_° Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMPI] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
20
Getting started
Recording
Press
Recordingmovies
Before
recording,
follow
steps
will be recorded
and open the LCD
Slide the POWER
CAMERA
1 to 7 in
switch
until
panel.
the
lamp lights up.
Your cumcorder
"Getting started" (p. 11 - p. 19).
For I-HiNTRV 138/338:
Movies
sound.
()PEN
is set to the standby mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
along with monaural
For DTRV280:
Movies
sound.
will be recorded
Camera recording
along with stereo
lamp
g
4
Press
REC START/STOP.
m,
Recording slarts. [REC] appears Oil the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP
recording.
again to slop
To turn the poweroff
Slide the POWER
OPEN
REC START/STOP
POWERswitch
O Note
• For HiIN TRV 1381338:
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
"_" Tip
• If you do not use your camcorder lbr a long time,
remove
the
cassette
and
store
it.
The date is automatically
recorded for 10 seconds
after you start recording (Auto elate fimction). This
fimction works only once a day. See page 55 lbr
details.
"_" Tip
• Perlk)rming Easy Handycam operalion, even first
lime users can record easily. For details, see page 26.
Remove
string
belt.
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
down
and attach
it to the grip
=_ continued
Recording 21
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording
The indicators
will not he recorded
[]
For m'|tN TRV 138/338:
Hi8 format
(HIR1 TRV138/338)
This @pears while recording
tapes.
on tile tape.
[]
Time code/Tape
second)/Tape
(D TRV280)
counter
photo
Hi8 format
(hour:
minute:
recording
O Notes
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• In the default setting, if you do not operate the
camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power
will automatically turn off to preserve battel 3, power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). To restart recording, slide
the POWER switch down to select CAMERA, and
then press REC START/STOP.
For DTRV280:
Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will
not be displayed during recording.
"_° Tips
• You can also use REC START/STOP on LCD frame
to record moving pictures. It is usefid when you
record from a low-angle or record by yourself in the
mirror
mode.
• To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame,
support the LCD panel with your hand.
• To ensure smooth transitkm on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next. note the following.
Do not remove the cassette. (The picture x_illbe
recorded continuously without a break even when
you turn the power off.)
Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
[]
Remaining
hattery
time
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the enviromnent of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
[]
Recording
mode (SP or LP)
[]
Recording
status
([STBY]
(standby)
or
[REC] (recording))
[]
Tape counter (hour:
(HIN TRV138/338)
minute:
second)
To set the counter to 0:0(}:00, press
COUNTER RESET (p. 106).
[]
Recording capacity
For NtN TRV138/338:
This appears alter you insert a cassette
record l\w a while.
and
For DTRV280:
This appears after a while when you set the
POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a
cassette.
22 Recording
• For [}TRV280:
The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatically on the tape without
being displayed on the screen. You can viex_this
information during playback by selecting [DATA
CODE] on the screen/p. 57).
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 longertime
In the _
(TAPE SET) menu. select [REC
MODEl, then [LP] (p. 52).
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
In the LP mode, you can record hmger than
To record
when recording in the SP mode (2 times longer
tkw NiN TRV 138/338, 1.5 times longer for
[_TRV280).
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
A tape recorded
closer view
in the LP mode should be
To usethe zoombuttonson LCDframe
played back only on this camcorder.
Keep W pressed to record wider range of view.
and keep T pressed to record closer view.
fO Notes
• You cannot change the zoom speed xqth the zoom
buttons on LCD frame.
When the CAMERA
mode is selected,
yon
• To press Ihe zoom buttons on LCD frame, suppo11
the LCD panel with your hand.
can choose zoom to magnification
levels
greater than 20 times, and from that point
activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM1, p. 45).
Occasional
use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly
for best results.
You can use the built-in
shooting
situation.
light to suit your
The recommended
distance
between
is about
1.5 in (5 feet).
the subject
and camcorder
Built-in light
80 em
(approx.
2 5/8 feet) _'
T
LIGHT
Press LIC-HT
The setdngs
' The minimum dislance reguired belween your
camcorder and Ihe subject to get a sharp focus in
that position
repeatedly
are displayed
to select
cyclically
a setting.
in the
IMlowing order.
No indicator displayed: Always records
without using the built=in light.
of Ihe lever.
--b continued
Recording 23
I
_(_nUTO : Automatically
according
_CaON
turns on and off
to the ambient brightness.
: Always turns on.
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly
until no indicator
appears on the screen.
Notes
• The built-in video light emits very bright light,
which is perfectly sail: in normal use. However,
avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes
from very close range.
• The battery pack discharges quickly while the builtin light is turned on.
• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the builtin light off and remove the battery pack to avoid
turning on the built-in light accidentally.
• When flickering occurs while shooting in the
_CaAuTO mode, press LIGHT until _C_ON
You can turn the LCD panel towards
subject
so that you and your subject
the image being recorded.
utilize this function
attracted
them.
You can also
when recording
or to keep the attention
the
can share
yourself,
of small children
to the camcorder
while you record
appears.
• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the
[PROGRAM AE] or back light function while
shooting in the _C_RUTO mode.
• For DTRV28fl:
The huilt-in light is turned off during the interval
time of Interval recording.
• When you use the conversion lens (optkmal), light
from the buihqn light is blocked anti may not
illuminate the subject properly.
Open
the LCD
camcorder,
towards
panel
then rotate
90 degrees
to the
it 180 degrees
the subject.
A mirror=image
of'the suhject
appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Notes
For _|iN
TRV 1381338:
• @ appears in the viewfinder anti on the LCD
screen. I1• appears in the standby mode, and •
appears in the recording mode. Some of olher
indicators appear mirror-reversed
and others are not
displayed.
• During recording in the mirror mode, DATE and
TIME on your camcorder do not x_ork.
24 Recording
Recordingstill
images
You can record the date and/or time
displayed on the screen superimposed on the
picture.
- Tape photo recording
(D TRV280)
You can record still images. Before
recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting
started" (p. 11 - p. 19).
OPEN
PHOTO
m
¢D
o
tg=
DATE ¢
' """"TIME
CCD-TRV338
Press
DATE
to record
the date.
Press
TIME
to record
the time.
Press
DATE
(or TIME),
(or DATE)
to record
then press
the date
POWER switch
TIME
and time.
To hide the date and time, press [)ATE and/or
TIME again.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock
is not set up yet. Set the date and time to your
Remove
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string
belt.
down
and attach
it to the grip
Press
()PEN
and open the LCD
local time bel\_re using (p. 17).
0
Note
• The date and lime indicators
cannot be deleted.
recorded
manually
"_° Tip
• If you do not record the date and time in the _:_icturc,
record the date and time in the black screen as the
background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date
and time indicators before starting actual recording.
panel.
=_ continued
Recording 25
Slide the POWER
CAMERA
switch
to select
the
mode.
Recordingwith ease
- Easy Handycam
P©WER,/_
With this Easy Handycam
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
the camera
settings
operation,
most of
are set to automatic
mode, only basic fimctions
become
available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording.
Before recording,
7 in "Getting
4
Press and hold PHOTO
started"
t_llow
steps 1 to
(p. 11 - p. 19).
lightly.
You will hear a small beep sound, and (he
picture will become a slill image.
Recording does nol Slall at this poinl.
Camera recording lamp
EASY
POWERswitch
----The indicator appears.
Press
PHOTO
OPEN
fully.
A shutter sound is heard, and tile image is
recorded with sound lk)r 7 seconds.
The still image is displayed
until recording
on the screen
is cornpletcd.
REC START/STOP
"_° Tip
• Buttons that do not _ork during
Easy Handycam
operation have a (lot beside them on your camcorder.
Also, only menu items that are available during Easy
Handycam operation are displayed x@en MENU is
pressed.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER
0
switch up 1o (CHG) OFF.
Note
• _@
appears when the lape pholo recording
not work.
does
Remove
string
heir.
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
down
and attach
"_° Tip
Press ()PEN
• You can record aboul 510 images ill the SP mode
and aboul 765 images in the LP mode on i tape
which can record l_)r 60 minutes ill Ihe SP mode.
Slide the POWER
CAMERA
it to the grip
and open the LCD
switch
mode.
You can record movies only.
Press
EASY.
EASY lights up in blue.
26 Recording
panel.
to select
the
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
Adjustingthe
exposure
The exposure is adjusted automatically in the
defaull selting.
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up. Press REC START/STOP again
to stop recording.
I
When
To turn the power off
Slidethe POWERswitchtip to(CHG) OFF.
your subject
has its back to the sun or
other light, you can adjust
prevent the subject
shadowed.
the exposure
to
from becoming
To cancel EasyHandycamoperation
Press EASY again.
O
Notes
• You cannot switch fromko Easy Handycam
operation during recording.
• For DTRV280:
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
connect the USB cable to your camcorder.
• For DTRV280:
You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together
with USB Streaming.
• All the settings return to their defaults during Easy
Handycam operation. Previously made settings are
restored when
operation.
BACK LIGHT
you cancel Easy Handycam
Press
BACK
LIGHT
in CAMERA
mode.
[] appears.
To cancel the back light flmction, press BACK
LIGHT
(,)
again.
Note
• The back light function
EXPOSURE (p. 28).
is canceled
when you press
=_ continued
Recording 27
CD
Recordingin dark
places
You can fix the brightness of a picture at the
best exposnre. When recording indoors on a
clear clay, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by manually fixing the exposure to
that of the wall side of the room.
EXPOSURE
Press EXPOSURE
The exposure
screen.
SEL/PUSH
Turn the SEL/PUSH
You can record subjects in clark places (snch
as when capturing the face of your baby
sleeping) with this function.
EXEC dial
in CAMERA
indicator
- NightShotplus
mode.
appears on the
Set the NIGHTSHOT
EXEC dial to
adjust the brightness.
PLUS switch to ON.
{N and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.
To cancel NightShot plus. set the N1GHTSHOT
PLUS switch to OFF.
O Notes
• Do notuse the NightShot plus flmctionin bright
places. Thismay causea malflmction.
• Youcannotusethe Nightghot phls fimction together
with:
[PROGRAMAEI
Manual
While exposure is sel k) manual mode, r_ is
displayed in the lellqmnd corner of the
screen.
To return the settingto automatic
exposure
Press EXPOSURE.
28 Recording
expostlrc
• A([just file focus manually
when it is haM to focus
automatically.
• Do notcoverthe infraredport withyour fingersor
otherobjects.Removethe conversionlens (optional)
if it is attached.
• Dependingon the shootingconditionsor
circumstances,colors may notbe reproduced
properly.
"_° Tip
• If you record subjl:cts in complete darkness, set
[N.S. LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu settings. The
maximmn shooting distance using the NightShot
Light is about 3 meters (10 l_:et). If you record
subjects in dark places (such as night scene or in
moonlight), set [N.S. LIGHT] to [OFF] in the menu
settings. You can make image cok>r deeper (p. 48).
Adjustingthe focus
manually
The focus is adjusted
default
automatically
in the
setting.
Yon can adjust the focns manually
according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following
cases.
- To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
- To record horizontal
stripes.
m
To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
- When you want to t_cus on a subject
background.
To record a stationary
FOCUS
in the
subject using a Iripod.
SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial
Press FOCUS in CAMERA mode.
appears.
Turn
sharpen
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to
focus.
changes to _t when the R)cus cannot be
adjusted any further. _ changes to
when the l\_cus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
=_ continued
Recording 29
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to l;acus on the subject when
yntl use the zomn t_mction. Move the
pnwer zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
tn adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When ynu want to record a clnse-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to _ully
magnify the image, then adiust the fncus.
Recordinga picture
usingvariouseffects
FADER
To adjustthe focusautomatically
Press FOCUS again.
REC START/STOP
POWER switch
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
[BLACK
FADER]
[WHITE FADER]
t
[MOSAIC FADER]
30 Recording
[STRIPE
FADER]
This feature is lor _'|i_ TRVI38/338
Superimposing
a title
only.
You can insert a title when recording.
You can select one of the 8 preset
the 2 custom titles.
[MONOTONE
FADER]
When fading in, the picture grMually
l?om black-and-white
to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually
from color to black-and-white.
Slide the POWER
CAMERA
Press
switch
TITLE
changes
changes
to select
I
the
mode.
FADER
until
€1D
the desired
indicator
flashes in the standhy
(to fade in) or during recording
fader
REC START/
STOP
mode
(to
fade out).
I
SEUPUSH
EXEC dial
Slide the POWER
CAMERA
Press
titles and
nmde,
switch
to select
the
then press TITLE.
Select a desired title from the displayed
titles (2 original titles that you have created
betbre and the preset titles that have been
stored in your camcorder). You can create
original titles (up to 2 types of'title of within
20 characters each) in the tbllowing
procedure.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
REC START/STOP.
Tile lader indicator stops llashing and
disappears when Ihe fade is complete.
[CUSTOM I'"'] or [CUSTOM2'"'],
press the dial.
TITLE
then
STB¥
To cancel the operation
In step 2, press FADER
indicator disappears.
repeatedly
until the
........"" _1
[TITLE]
O Notes
• For DTRV280:
You cannot use the FADER function together x_ith:
Tape photo recording
[FRAME REC] (Frame recording)
[INT. REC] (Interval recording)
• Titles do not fade in or f:lde out. The date and time
indicator for B"Hi[11
TRV 1381338also does not fade
in or fade out.
Erase them before operating the FADER fimction if
they are not needed.
2
; END
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
[CREATE/EDIT],
then press the dial.
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
the column of the desired character,
then
press the dial.
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Recording 31
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
the desired character,
[POSITION]
(position)
You call select ffnm 8 to 9 choices.
then press the dial.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
KUMNO igiO0
select
[OK], then
z& ?t iONgl_
The title appears.
.......... _2_
FGH_J
pcm_ _i¢0f;P
............
,, _IOt/A
[TITLE]: END
To erase a character:
Press
Select ICe].
To enter a space: Select [Z& ? !], then
select the blank part between & and ?.
5
When you have finished entering
characters, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select [O K1, then press tile dial.
The title is stored in memory.
erase
EXEC dial to
select the title you want to insert, then
press the dial.
To insert ml original title, turn the SEE/
PUSH EXEC dial to select [CUSTOM 1'"]
or [CUSTOM2'"], and press the dial, then
select [OK] and press tile dial.
Change
[COLOR],
[SIZE],
or
[POSITION]
as necessary.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then
press tile dial. Tile selected item appears
on the screen.
2 Turu tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
tile desired item, then press the dial.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid
out as desired.
[COLOR]
(color)
[WHITE] *--+ [YELLOW]
[VIOLET1 *--+ [RED] _
[CYAN]
[GREEN] _-+ [BLUE]
[SIZE] (size)
[SMALL1 ,---+ [LARGE1
(Yon can only select [SMALL]
you are emering
characters.)
32 Recording
more than 13
wheu
press
dial to
the dial.
START/STOP.
at the scene
you want
to
the title off.
To superimposethe title while you are
recording
Press TITLE and carry out steps 2 to 4. When
you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 4.
tile title is recorded.
0
Turn the SEL/PUSH
REC
Press TITLE
To select alphabet and Russian
characters: Select [-)P2 ].
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
tile next character, and enter tile character
ill tile same lnanner.
6
EXEC
878_0
Notes
• If you display the menu while superimposing
a title,
the title is not recorded while the menu is di,91ayed.
• When you are selecting and setting the title, the title
displayed on the screen is not recorded.
• When you superimpose
a title while you arc,
recording, the beep does not sound.
• When you are using your camcorder on the battery
pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, Ibe power
automatically
goes off as the default setting. If you
may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters,
set
[A.SHLIT OFF] in the _
(OTHERS) menu to
[NEVER] (p. 57). The power will not be turned off.
Even Ihough the power goes off, the characters you
have entered remain stored in memory. Turn the
power back on, then start again from step I to
continue superimposing
the title.
• For t'l| N TRV 1381338:
The date and time, or either of them, may not be
displayed depending on the size or position of the
title.
"_° Tip
• To change a created title_ select tile title ill step I.
Turn Ibe SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CREATE/
EDITI and press the dial then reselect characters.
Searchingfor the last
scene of the most
recent recording
- ENDSEARCH
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
yon have recorded
Slide the POWER
Press
_'D
on the tape.
END SEARCH
CAMERA
/
alter
switch
POWER
switch
to select
the
mode.
END SEARCH.
The last scene of the most recent recording
is played back l\_r about 5 seconds, and the
cmncorder enters the standby mode at the
point where the last recording has finished.
To cancel the operation
Press END SEARCH
0
again.
Note
• The END SEARCH function x_ill not x_orkcorrectly
when there is a blank section betx_ccn recorded
sections on the tape.
-_i- Tip
• When PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, you can do this
operation by pressing END SEARCH.
Recording 33
Playback
Press
Viewingpictures
recordedona tape
Make sure you have a recorded
inserted
(rewind)
to view.
'_,
(play)
Press
to go to the point
to start
playback.
cassette
To adjustthe volume
into your camcorder.
Press either of tile two buttons _.}llVOLUME.
When you want to play back the recorded
picture
'_;
you want
When you close the LCD panel, sound is turned
on your TV, see page 39,
Ot'_'.
REW
STOP
@= PLAY =@
@:To
turn the volume down
@:To
turn the volume up
FF
PAUSE
To stop playback
Press '_
(stop).
To pause
Press ,{([N_)}qmuse) during playback. Press
,/_) 5, (pause) or _
(play) to restart file
playback.
Playback stops automatically
continues for a few minutes.
when pause mode
To fast forwardor rewind
POWER
switch
OPEN
Press
((_)
ll_,sl
forward)
or
:{_)}
(rewind)
stop mode.
To review movies on the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel.
"_° Tip
• Pcrl\_rming Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can play back easily. For details, see
page 36.
Indicatorsdisplayedduring playing
back
For HIN TRV1381338:
Press ()PEN
and open the LCD
panel.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
mode.
CAME%O ,
_@
34 Playback
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
to
%
in
For DTRV280:
{J
Note
• For H_[_]TRVI38/338:
When you phLv back a tape recorded
in the LP mode,
noise may appear on the LCD screen in the
following cases:
Playback pause
Picture search
[]
Remaining
battery
time
[]
Recording
mode (SP or LP)
[]
Tape transport
[]
Tape counter (hour:
(Hill! TRV138/338)
[]
Hi8 format (HINTRV138/338)
indicator
minute: second)
This appears while playing back Hi8 format
tapes.
[]
Time code (hour:
or tape counter
([t_ TRV280)
{J
minute: second: frame)
(hour:
minute: second)
Note
• For DTRV280:
If you use a standard
8 mm _
tape, be sure to play
back the tape on your camcorder. Mosaic noise may
appear when you play back the standard 8 mm [_
tape on other camcorders
TRV280).
(including
another
DCR-
To fast forward or rewind during
playback- Picturesearch
Kee l, on pressing _Q_.);'(fast forward) or (_
(rewind) during playback.
To resume normal playback,
release the button.
To view the picture while fast
forwarding or rewinding- Skip scan
Keep on pressing :_=)),
_ (fast lk_rward) or _)_" >
(rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape.
To resume fast lorwarding
the button.
or rewiMiug,
release
Playback 35
Playingbackwith
ease
4
Play back
a tape.
The following
/,--a,
_
btlltons can be operaled.
•
"
(lasl lorward)/,_)
/7
a
(rewind)
- EasyHandycam
Easy Handycam
playback
providing
playback.
To cancel EasyHandycamoperation
allows easy
only the basic functions for
Also screen font size increases
easy viewing.
cassette
operation
Press EASY again.
for even first time users by
t_r
Make sure you have a recorded
inserted
into your camcorder.
EASY
OPEN
POWER switch
"_° Tip
• Buttons that do not work during Easy Handycam
operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder.
Also, only menu items that are available during Easy
Handycam operation arc displayed when MENU is
pressed.
Press OPEN
and open
Slide the POWER
select
switch
the PLAY/EDIT
Press EASY.
EASY lights up in blue.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
36 Playback
the LCD panel.
repeatedly
nmde.
to
O Notes
For I_TRV280:
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
connect the USB cable to your camcorder.
• You cannot use Easy Handycam operation togclher
with USB Streaming.
Variousplayback
functions
You can display the recorded date on the
screen.
DISPLAY/BATT
INFO
POWER switch
During playback, you can view the date/time
data ([DATE/TIME]) and the camera settings
data (]CAM DATA]) that are atttomatically
recorded while recording pictures on a tape.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
mode.
playback
pause.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
MENU
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
4
to
EXEC
select
dial.
_
(OTHERS),
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[DATA
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
the [DATE/TIME]
dial to
then press the
EXEC
CODE],
then
dial to
press
the
Yon can choose to display the time code, tape
counter, and other information
on the screen.
Press
DISPLAY/BATT
The indicators
bulton.
INFO.
appear/disappear
as you press the
"_° Tip
• You can display the screen indicators during
playback on a TV. Select the @ (OTHERS) menu,
[DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58).
DATA],
Press
EXEC
dial to
or [CAM
then press the dial.
MENU.
=_ continued
Playback 37
re"
_-
To hide the date/time or the camera
settingsdata
Follow steps 2 to 4, and select [OFF] in step 5.
Camera settingsdata 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 1==:==:==1
will appear.
60rain
®
[]
SteadyShot
[]
Exposure
[]
White balance
[]
Gain
[]
Shutter speed
[]
Aperture
38 Playback
off
value
Playingthe picture on
a TV
Connect your camcorder to a TV using the
supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in
the following illustration.
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.
To copy to another tape, see page 61.
For PH_TRV138/338:
!iii!!!_!i!i!i!!i_!i!!:
_i!
_i_
Yellow
_AUDIi!i!iiiii!ii!iii!iill
_N
...............
,
_
_ VIDEO
/.......
y========_
Signal flow
NV connecting
cable (supplied)
VCRs or TVs
For DTRV280:
A/V OUT jack
iN
Yellow
A/V OUT
\.
.................
® VIDEO
,
White
Red
i:
..... % Signal flow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
VCRs or TVs
=_ continued
Playback 39
Whenyour TV is connectedto a VCR
Connect your camcoMer to tile LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Whenyour TV is stereo
For I-|tN TRV 138/338:
Connect lhe audio plug ol the A/V connecting
cable to the left (while) input jack ol your TV.
Whenyour TV is monaural(When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
For DTRV280:
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect tile
white or the red plug to the audio input jack of
your TV or VCR.
When you want to play tire sound in monaural
mode, use a connecting
purpose.
40 Playback
cable (optional)
for that
_]
OTHERS
(p. 57)
CustomizingYourCamcorder
Changingthe menu
settings
You can change
detailed
various
adjustments
displayed
settings
or make
STBY
4
using the menu items
on the screen.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select the desired
dial.
EXEC
dial to
item, then press the
The a,_ailable menu items vary depending
on the position of the POWER switch.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
MENU
/
3
m,
N
SEUPUSH EXEC dial
POWERswitch
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select the desired
dial.
Turn
on the power
EXEC
mode,
dial to
then press the
(p. 15).
3
Press
N.
MENU.
The menu screen appears.
STBY
Press
MENU
to hide the menu
screen.
STBY
If you want Io change oflaer items, select
[ _ RETURN] and press the dial, then
repeat steps from 3 to 5.
3
Turn the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
the desired
EXEC
menu,
dial to
then press
the
[]
_]
[]
338)
[]
MANUAL SET (p. 42)
CAMERA SET (p. 45)
PLAYER SET (p. 4'?) (HINTRV138/
_]
[_
TAPE SET (p. 52)
SETUP MENU (p. 55)
VCR SET (p. 49) (DTRV280)
LCD SET (p. 51 )
Customizing
Your Camcorder
41
The default settings are marked with 1:>.The
Usingthe
(MANUALSET)menu
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed (}tit.
- PROGRAMAE/P EFFECT,etc.
You can selec( i(ems listed below in (lie
MANUAL
SET menu. To selecl these items,
see "Changing
the menu settings"
(p. 41).
You can record pictures easily in a siluation that requires various techniques by
selecting the lk)llowing settings.
t> AUTO
Select this when not using PROGRAM
SPOTLIGHT*
Select to prevent
(spotlight)
(_
PORTRAIT
portrait)
)
(soft
( m'3
_'° )
people's
AE.
faces from appearing
excessively
white when subjects are lit hy strong
light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.
Select to bring out the subject
flowers
while crealing
such as people
SPORTS" (sports
lesson) (g'_)
Select Io minimize shake when shooling faslmo_ing subjects such as in lennis or golf.
BEACH&SKI
Selecl Io l)levent
(beach
>
or
a soft background.
people's
rices
from appearing
& ski) ( _" ) dark in slrong light or reflected light, such as at a
beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
SUNSETMOON
*" (sunset &
moon) (__r)
Select Io maintain Ihe almosphere of situalions
such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks,
and neon signs.
LANDSCAPE;'*
(landscape) ([_)
Select when shooting distant subjects such as
mountains. This setting also prevents your
camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows that comes inbetx_een the camcorder
and the sul_.ject.
:'-Your calncoMer is Mjusted Io focus only on subjects in Ihe middle Io far distance.
42
Customizing
Your Camcorder
*'_Your camcorder
0
is acliusled to 12)cus only on distant subjects.
Note
• When ?ou set the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS
switch to ON, [PROGRAM
AE] does not work.
For NiN TRV 138/338:
You can add special effects (such as fihns) to a picture be%re
recording.
appears when each effect is selected.
For DTRV280:
You can add special eft_cts (such as fihns) to a picture before or after recording.
appears when each efli_ct is selected.
DOFF
Select when not using Ihe Picture
NEG.ART
Select to record/play Ihe picture wilh Ihe color
and brightness of Ihe picture re,,ersed.
SEPIA
Select to record/play
the picture appearing
in sepia.
B&W
Select to record/play
the picture appearing
in monochrome
effect selling.
m
(black-
and-white).
SOLARIZE
illustration
SLIM
3m,
Select to record/play
the picture looking
N
like an
x_ith strong contrast.
Select to record the picture appearing vertically
expanded. (This efli:ct is not available during
3
playback.)
STRETCH
Select to record the picture appearing
horizontally
expanded. (This effect is not
available during playback.)
PASTEL
Select to record the picture looking like a pale
paslel drawing. (This effecl is not avaihtble
during playback.)
MOSAIC
Select to record the picture appearing
mosaic-
pallerned. (This efli_.cl is nol available
13layback.)
during
O Note
• For DTRV280:
You cannot add effect s to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited
with Picture efl_:cts via the _ DV Interface.
_ continued
Customizing
Your Camcorder
43
"_" Tip
• For DTRV280:
You can copy pictures
ediled using picture
effects
to another
tape (p. 61).
i!i!
i!i!i
!i!i!
i!i!ii_i!ii!!
i!:i_!_i_i!il
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
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!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
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!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
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!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
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!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_!
!_!!_!!_
!!_!!_!!
_!!_!!_
!_!!_!!
!!_!!_!
_!!_!!_
!_!!_!
!!_!!_
iii
¸
t>ON
Selecl Io aulomalicall)
shuner
OFF
44
Customizing
Your Camcorder
activate
speed when recording
Selecl when recording
Ihe eleclronic
shulter Io adjust the
in brighl conditions.
wilhoul using the electronic
shuner.
The default settings are marked with 1>. The
Usingthe
(CAMERASET)menu
settings you can adjust vary depending on tile
power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
-16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT,
etc.
You can selecl ilems listed below in Ihe
CAMERA SET menu. To seled these items, see
"Changing tire menu settings' (p. 41).
You can select tile maximun_
zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level
greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality
decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when
recording
w_
enlarged
m
pictures of a distant sulzject, such as a bird.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
The zooming zone appears when you select
the zooming level.
3
m,
N
o
DOFF
Select te deactivate the digital zoom. Up te 20 times zoom is
perfermed eptically.
40 x
Select to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 40 times zoom is
perfermed digitally.
990 x
Select to actiw/te the digital zoom. 20 times threugh 990 times zoom
is perfermed digitally.
3
o
=_ continued
Customizing
Your Camcorder
45
For m'liN TRV 1381338:
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
Refer also to the marmals supplied with your TV.
111[CINEMA] mode
TV.
When viewed on the LCD ecreen/viewfinder
When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV _'
When viewed on a standard TV _'_'
111116:9 FULL]
mode
When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder
When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV _'
©
When viewed on a standard TV _'_'
* Picture appears in full screen when Ihe wide-screen
TV swilches to 1=/111
mode.
:'-"When veu play a picture ill 4:3 mode it appears as vetl have seen on Ihe LCD screen (51in
the viewfinder.
t>OFF
CINEMA
Slandard
recorded
(_6Z9)
1 6:9 FULL
46
Customizing
Your Camcorder
(_)
setting (re recerd pictures
picture will nel be _ide.
te play back on a 4:3 TV). The
Select le record a picture te be played
back in CINEMA
Select I(5 record a picture 1(5be played
back on a 16:9 wide TV.
mode.
"_° Tips
• Tlw ID-I system sends aspect ratio inl_mnatien
( 16:% 4:3, or h:tter box) by inserting
signals between video signals.
• When you rccerd in the [16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will be widened on x_idescreen TVs.
• For kli_t TRV338:
The Steady Shet does net work. If you set [16:9 FULL]
SteadyShet
is working, '_@" flashes and the SteadyShet
in the menu settings when the
does net function.
For DTRV280:
You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen
([ 16:9 WIDE] mode).
When you connect your camcorder
to a TV compatible
TV
with the ID- I/ID-2 system
and play the tape, the TV switches to filll mode automatically.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV.
When viewed on the LCD screen
When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV _'
m
3m,
N
When viewed on a standard TV _'_'
3
:'-Picture appears in full screen when Ihe wide-screen
TV switches to full mode.
:-*In 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen on the
LCD screen.
t>OFF
Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The
recorded picture will net be x_ide.
ON (_)
Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The
recorded picture will be played in fill mode when you connect to your
TV compatible with ID-I/ID-2 systems.
CD
"_° Tips
• The ID-I system sends aspect ratio informatien
( 16:9_ 4:3, or h:tter box) by inselling
signals between video signals.
• The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID- I signals inserted between
video signals in an analog connection.
• The SteadyShot does net werk. If yeu set [16:9 WIDE[ to ION] in the menu settings when
the SteadyShet
is working, @" flashes and the SteadyShet
does net fimctien.
_ continued
Customizing
Your Camcorder
47
For NiN
You
TRV338/[_TRV280:
can select
this
I>ON
OFF
( _?
)
flmction
to compensate
l\_r camera-shake.
Standard
setting (enable
flmction
that STEADYSHOT
Select to deactivate
the SteadyShot
cannot
the SteadyShot
Select to shoot a stationary
conversion lens/oplional).
O
function),
lfyou
work with, "_
select a
appears.
flmction.
sul_ject with a tripod, or when using a
Natural pictures are produced.
Note
• For [}TRV280:
Camera-shake
cannot be completely
When recording in a dark place
When
When
When
When
recording
recording
using the
recording
a subject with little contrast
horizontal stripes
zoom
a fast moving subject
When the zoom position
is set to the W-end
When using the NightShot
by using the NightShot
48
Customizing
compensated
lk)r in the lk)llowing cases:
to the background
side
plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures
Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
I>ON
Select to use the NightShot Light. (p. 28)
OFF
Select to disable the NightShot Light. (p. 28)
Your Camcorder
The defanlt
Usingthe
(PLAYER
SET)/
(VCRSET)
menu- HiFi SOUND/EDIT,etc.
settings
are marked
with t>. The
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
Yon can select the items listed below in the
menu (the PLAYER
SET menu for
m.|iN TRVI38/338,
the VCR SET menn for
DTRV280).
"Changing
To select
these items, see
the menu settings"
(p. 41).
For DTRV280:
You carl selecl how k_play back audio recorded on a tape ill stereo mode.
I>STEREO
Select to play back a stere() tape or dual sound track tape with main
and sub sol.ind.
1
Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel
souM
2
m
sound or a dual
3
m,
N
track tape with main sound.
Select to play back a stere() tape with the right channel
sound or a dual
sound track tape with sub sound.
0 Notes
• You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. Ho_cvel_ you cannot
record a dual sound track on Ibis camcorder.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your
camcorder for more than 5 lninutes.
3
For HiN TRV 138/338:
Picture degradation
as tile playback
is minimized
when you dub or edit a tape using the camcorder
device.
t>OFF
Select this for no compensation.
ON
Select to minimize picture degradation.
0
Note
• The setting returns Io [OFF] when you disconnect the pox_cr source from your calncordcr
l_)r more than 5 minules.
=_ continued
Customizing
Your Camcorder
49
For HiN TRV 138/338:
t>ON
Select to correct.jitter (horizontal picture shake during playback).
OFF
Select to not compensate picture distortion when playing back a tape
on which you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals.
For Hillt TRV 1381338:
t>ON
Select to eliminate color noise in the picture.
OFF
Select to minimize picture artifacts in a picture containing lots of
n/oven/ent.
For DTRV280:
You can adjust the audio balance between
and ST2.
0
STI (the originally
Customizing
sound)
Notes
• You cannot a([just sound recorded in 16 bit radio mode.
• Only the originally recorded sound will be heard x_hcn you disconnect
frolil your camcorder lk)r illOlL_than 5 rain/ires.
50
recorded
Your Camcorder
the power
source
The default
Usingthe
(LCD
SET)menu-LCD
e.L. CD
settings
are marked
with t>. The
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
COLOR,etc.
You can select the items listed below in the
LCD SET menu.
"Changing
To select
the menn
these items,
settings"
see
(p. 41).
See page 16 for details.
m
You can adjust
the brightness
will not be affccted
by this
of the LCD
screen's
backlight.
The recorded
picture
setting.
3
m,
N
I>BRT NORMAL
StaMard
BRIGHT
Select to brighten
0
brightness.
w,.
the LCD screen.
Notes
• When you connect your camcordcr to outside po_xcr sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected l\_r the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery lil_: is reduced by about lI/pement
during recording.
3
€'a
¢D
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The
recorded pictm÷ewill not be affecled by this selling.
A
Low intensity
_
High intensity
Customizing
Your Camcorder
51
Usingthe
(TAPE
SET)menu- FRAME
REC/
power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
INT.REC,etc.
You can select items listed below in the TAPE
SET menu. To select items, see "Changing
menu settings" (p. 41 ).
the
The default sett[]gs are marked with t>. The
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
t>SP (_
)
LP ( EP )
Select to record in the SP (StandaM Play) mode on a cassette.
Select to increase the recording time from that of the SP mode 12 times
longer for F|t[] TRV 1381338, 1.5times longer for _} TRV28(/) (Long
Play). The use of Sony cassettes is recommended to get the most out
of your camcorder.
0 Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may bc interrupted
when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.
• For _|][] TRV 1381338:
When you record a tape in Ihe LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in the
stand ird 8 mm [_ system.
• For DTRV280:
When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the pl @)ack
picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.
For DTRV280:
1>12BIT
Select to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).
16BIT (a516b)
Select to record in the 16-bit mode l I stereo sound x_ithhigh quality).
For Hi•
TRV 1381338:
You can automatically
adjust the recording
condition
recording.
When you select [ORC TO SET] in the menu sett[]gs,
to get the best possible
[START/STOP
KEY]
appears. Press REC START/STOP.
[ORC] appears on tl_e screen and adjustment
starts. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode when adjustment is complete.
It takes about 10 seconds tk)r adjustment.
0 Notes
• Each time you £ject a cassette, this setting x_illbe canceled.
52
Customizing
Your Camcorder
• 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 alre idy sel.
_AUTO
Selecl to dispkty Ihe remaining
Iipe har:
• For about S seconds after you turn on your calncorder wilh the
cassette inserled, and your camcorder calculates Ihe remainillg
_IIIIOUnl
of
• For ibout
tape.
8 seconds
al er _:
(pl ly) is pressed.
• For about 8 seconds after DISPLAY/BATT
display Ihe screen indicalors.
• For the period of tape rewinding,
ON
Selecl to ahvays display
INFO is pressed
lk)rwarding
the remaining
or piclure
Io
search.
lape indicalor.
For DTRV280:
You can record pictures wilh a slop-motion animated
recording and lhen moving lhe subject a liltle.
elfecl by alternately
Select to record in the standard recording mode.
ON
Select to record pictures using the frame recording function.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
N
-<
DOFF
"l
3m,
frame
EXEC dial to select [ON], then
3
press the dial.
2
Press MENU
to hide the menu settings.
{_ lights up.
3
Press REC START/STOP.
A picture (approximately
6 frames) is recorded, and your
camcorder enters the standby mode.
4
0
Move the suhjeet
and repeat
step 3.
Notes
• When yOLIuse lramc recording continuously,
the remaining
correctly.
• The last scene _ill be longer than other scenes.
tape time _ill not bc indicated
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Customizing
Your Camcorder
53
For DTRV280:
You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers bloonfing, etc., with this
fimction. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AtT"
Adaptnr during the operation.
a. [REC TIME]
h. [INTERVAL]
1
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select [SET],
2
Turn
dial.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select [INTERVAL],
3
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select the desired
(30 seconds,
1, 5, 10 minutes),
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
then press the dial.
then press the
interval time
then press the dial.
4
Turn
dial.
dial to select [REC
TIME],
then press the
[5
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired
(0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 seconds), then press the dial.
6
Turn
dial.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select [ _
7
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select [ON], then press the dial.
8
Press
MENU
9
Press
recording
RETURN],
time
then press the
to hide the menu settings.
fO [i_1 tlashes.
REC START/STOP.
The interval recording starts.
_[_
lights up during interval recording.
To cancel recording, set to [OFF] in the menu settings.
0
Note
• There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to _+6 frames frolil the selected time.
"_° Tips
• If you adjustthe fi)cus manually, you may bc able to record clear pictureseven if Ihe light
changes (p. 29).
• You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 57).
54
Customizing
Your Camcorder
The defanlt
Usingthe
(SETUP
settings
are marked
with t>. The
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
MENU)-CLOCK
SET STREAM/
SB
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
LANGUAGE, etc.
You can selecl items listed below in Ihe SETUP
MENU. To select items, see "Changing the
menu settings" (p. 41 ).
You can set the date and time (p. 17).
m
For HilN TRV 1381338:
You can automatically
record the date once a day for 10 seconds after you start
3m,
recording.
N
t>ON
Select to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.
OFF
Select to cancel the auto date function.
"_" Tip
• The into date function automatically displays the date once a day. However, the date may
automatically appear more than once a day if:
you set the date and time.
you qiect and insert the tape again.
you stop recording within 10 seconds.
you set [AUTO DATE] to [OFF] once and set it back to [ON] in the menu settings.
3
For DTRV280:
You can connect a USB cable (supplied)
to your camcorder,
and view the picture
displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming).
For details, refer to "First Step Guide" in the supplied C[)-R()M.
I>OFF
Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function.
ON
Select to activate the USB Streaming fllnction.
t>NORMAL
Select to display selected menu items in normal size.
2x
Select to display selected menu items at twice the normal height.
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Customizing
Your Camcorder
55
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You
can select li"om English, Simplified English. Canadian-French.
Latin American
Spanish,
Brazilian-Portuguese,
When
you
remove
mode,
you
can view
a cassette
Traditional-Chinese,
from
the demonstration
your
or Korean.
camcorder,
in about
and select
the CAMERA
10 milmtes.
t>ON
Select to see an overview of tile functions available
are using this camcorder for the first time.
OFF
Select when you do not intend to use file [DEMO
0
such as x_hen you
MODEl.
Note
• You can vie_ the demonstration
only when the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch is set to OFF.
"_" Tips
• The demonstration
will bc stlspendcd
When a cassette is inserted.
When a mode other than CAMERA
ill situations
such as those described
is selected.
• If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 mini when the camcorder
pm_er will be turned off after apwoximately
5 minutes
56
Customizing
Your Camcorder
below.
is used on tile battery
(p. 57).
pack, the
power mode ol your cal_Dcorder. The screen
Usingthe
(OTHERS)
menu-woR,,
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
TIME/VIDEOEDIT, etc.
You can select items listed below in the
OTHERS menu. To select items, see "Changing
the menu settings' (p. 41).
The default settings are marked with 1>. The
settiugs you can adjust vary depending on the
For DTRV280:
t>OFF
Select not to display
date, time and the camera
settings data during
playback.
I
DATE/TIME
Select to display the date and time during playback.
CAM DATA
Select to display the camera
(p. 37)
setting data during playback,
lp. 37)
3
Ii
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the
time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted
in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference
clock returns to the originally set time.
I>MELODY
to 0. the
3
Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, operate your
camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an umlsual
condition occurs
OI1
yoLircamcorder.
NORMAL
Select to sound a beep instead of the melody.
OFF
Select to cancel the melody, beep sound, shutter sound and operation
confirmation beep.
1>5 min
Select to activate the Auto shut off. When approximately 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder
is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming
consumed.
NEVER
Select to deactivate the Auto shut off.
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Customizing
Your Camcorder
57
0 Note
• When you connect your camcorder 1o the wall outlet [A.SHUT OFF] is at]lore ,licallv sel
to [NEVER].
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t>LCD
Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen
and in the viex_finder.
V-OUT/LCD
Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen,
LCD screen, and in the viex_finder.
t>ON
Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your
camcorder during recording.
OFF
Select Ihis setting in the following recording situations. The camera
recording lamp x_ill not light up during recording.
• When you do not want the subject to be ner'_ous about being
recorded.
• When you are recording close to the subject.
• When the subject reflects the recording lamp.
For DTRV280:
You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to
anolher recording device such as VCR (p. 67).
5{}
Customizing
Your Camcorder
Dubbing/Editing
You can create
a copy of the picture
on your camcorder
Connectingto a VCR
devices
(p. 61).
For _TRV280,
picture
you can also record
the
from a VCR to a tape on your
camcorder
Connect
recorded
on other recording
(p. 66).
your camcorder
in the following
to a VCR as shown
illustration.
For HINTRV138/338:
A/V OUT ack
m
m,
m
_i VIDEO
AUDIO
I
Black ................ I
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
VCRs
Signal flow
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Dubbing/Editing 59
For D TRV280:
A/V OUT jack
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable (optional)
DV Interface
_N
® VIDEO
_)UD,O
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
VCRs
Red
/
>,
signal flow
that you cannot record the picture and sound
separately. For details, see page 97.
Notes
• Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your
camcorder to other devices. Before connecting,
make sure the [DISPLAY] setting in the @
(OTHERS)
menu is set to [LCD] (the default
setting) lp. 58).
• For HI_TRVI381338:
When yOtl are connecting yotlr Camcorder tO a stere()
device, connect the audio plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR.
• For DTRV280:
When you arc connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red
(right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the
audio jack on the VCR.
To use an i.LINK cable for connection
For DTRV280:
Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your
camcorder to other device via the DV Interface.
The video and sound signals are transmitted
digitally, producing
high quality pictures.
60 Dubbing/Editing
Note
Dubbingto another
tape
You can copy and edit the picture
back on your camcorder
devices
played
to other recording
(such as VCRs).
Connect
your VCR
as a recording
Prepare
your
to your
device
VCR
• Insert a cassette
• For DTRV280:
When your camcorder
the _ DV Interface,
indicators.
is connected
you cannot
• For D)TRV280:
Pictures edited with Picture
to the VCR via
record the title or
effl:ct ([P EFFECT]
p. 43) cannot be output via the _ DV Interface.
• For [}TRV280:
When connected using the i.LINK cable, the
recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is
paused on your camcorder while recording to a
VCR.
camcorder
(p. 59, 60).
for recording.
Tip
• For _"|t[_ TRVI38/338:
To prevent deterioration
of pictures, set [EDIT] to
[ONI in the _
(PLAYER SET) menu before
dubbing (p. 49).
for recording.
• If your VCR has an input selector, sel it to
the input mode.
3
Prepare your camcorder for playback.
• Insert Ille recorded cassette.
• Slide the POWER switch Io select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
/
m,
Start the playback
on your
and record it on the VCR.
Refer to Ihe operating instructions
with your VCR lk_r delails.
supplied
When
stop
your
O
camcorder,
the dubbing
camcorder
is finished,
m
and the VCR.
Notes
• When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable,
press DISPLAY/BATT
INFO to hide indicators
such as time code (p. 37). Otherx_ise, they will be
recorded on the tape.
• For DTRV280:
When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to
record the date/time and camera settings data, have
it displayed on screen (p. 37).
Dubbing/Editing 61
Dubbinga tape easily
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
select
[SETUP],
press the dial.
then
dial to
- Easy Dubbing(NiNTRV138/338)
SETUP
You can control
VCR for clubbing
camcorder easily with the VCR connected
the camcorder.
Follow the steps below when
performing the Easy Dubbing
time. You can skip this setting
up the VCR by the following
before.
to
EASY
your VCR
as a recording
Prepare
device
7
your VCR
camcorder
(p. 60).
fbr recording.
• Insert a casselte for recording.
• Set Ihe inpul selector to input mode, if
0:00:00
NORMAL
BUB]:END
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[IR SETUP],
EXEC
dial to
then press the dial.
When you connect with an A/V connecting
cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP]
code signal to see if your VCR can be
operated by your camcorder (hffrared ray
emitter).
you are
for the first
if you have set
procedure
to your
DUBBING
[EASY
0 Note
• You cannol perlk)rm Ihe Easy Dubbing on a VCR
that does nol support [IR SETUP] codes.
Connect
a
PAUSE MODE
I_ TEST
_RETURN
with your
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
the [IR SETUP]
EXEC
VCR,
then press
dial to
code of your
the dial.
For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR,
refer to "[IR SETUP] code list" (p. 63).
When there is more than one code listed for
the manut.tcturer of your VCR, try each
code and find the most appropriate one.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[PAUSE
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
the mode
pause
on the VCR,
EXEC
MODE],
dial to
then press
the
your VCR has one.
Prepare
your
camcorder
for playhack.
• Insert a cassette for editing.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
selecl Ihe PLAY/EDIT mode.
Press EASY
DUB.
TITLE
SEL
MODE SEL
SETUP
EASY
[EASY
DUBBING
Io
EXEC
to cancel
dial to
recording
then press
the dial.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR for details on operation.
o:oo:oo
NORMAL
DUB]:END
62 Dubbing/Editing
[IR SETUP]code list
0Point
the infrared
ray emitter
of your
camcorder
towards the remote sensor
on your
in.) away,
VCR, from
with
about 30 cm (12
The following lie SETUP] codes are recorded
on your camcorder by default. (lt is set al "3" us
the default setting.)
no ohstructions.
Manufacturing
Remote sensor
VCR
Infrared ray
emitter
...............
1,2,3,4,5,6
Sony
Admiral
IM. Wards)
47, 54, 80
Akai
49, 51
Dynamic
Bell&Hex_elliM.
Breksenic
2Turn
select
3Turn
select
to recording
the SEL/PUSH
[IR TEST],
EXEC
the SEL/PUSH
[EXECUTE],
EXEC
select
dial.
EXEC
[ _ RETURN],
then
21,70, 82
77, 78
47
dial to
Craig
47, 73
the dial.
Curlis Mathis
& 77, 8(}
Daewee
26, 40, 77
DBX
21,33, 35
Dimcnsia
8
Emerson
26, 48.59,
70, 80, 81,82
Fisher
36, 37.44,
45
dial to
then press the dial.
the SEL/PUSH
36
Citizen
Recording starts on your VCR when the
setting is correct. [COMPLETE] appears
when the [IR SETUP] code test is finished.
Go on to the next step.
When recording fails to start, select another
[IR SETUP] code and try again.
4Turn
21,35
Wards)
Canon
pause.
then press
89
Aiwa
Audio
_ Set the VCR
[!R SETUP] code
company
dial to
press
the
m
m,
m
Funai
General
8(1
Electric
8.32*.
Geldstar_G
47
GO VIDEO
71
77, 94:'-, 101
Hitachi
8, 42, 78
HQ
40
Instant Replay
77, 78
JC Penny
8, 21,33,
JVC
12, 13, 14.21,33,
Kenx_ eed
21,33,
LXI iSears)
36, 37, 42, 44, 45.47,
49, 80
Magnavex
17.77,
78, 83
Marantz
21,33,
35
Marta
47
Memerex
37, 77
Minelta
8, 42
Mitsubishi/MGA
22, 23, 24, 28, 29
35_ 36, 42, 77
35
35, 47
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Dubbing/Editing 63
Manufacturing
[!R SETUP] code
company
Multitech
23, 32, 80
NEC
21_3K 35
Olympic
77, 78
Optimus
22
Orion
6(}
Panasonic
16, 17, 77, 78
Pentax
8, 42
Philco
26, 70, 77, 78
Philips
47, 77, 78, 83
Pioneer
78
Quasar
6, 16, 17, 77, 78
RCA/PROSCAN
7, 8, 16, 4(1,41,42, 77,
78, 78*, 83, 101
Realistic
22, 36, 37, 77.80, 88
Sansui
21
Singer
You can insert a title.
You can select one of the 8 preset titles and
the 2 custom titles. See steps 1 to 4 on
page 31 to create original titles.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[TITLE
73
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
Samsung
24, 24 :_, 32, 32:'-,41,94,
94*
select
dial.
the desired
Sanyo
26, 36, 37, 47
Scott
22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37,
40, 41
Sharp
88, 89
Shintom
73
Signature 2000
80, 89
Sylvania
77, 78, 8(},83
Symphonic
80
(size), or [BACK
Tashiro
47
color)
Tatung
21,33, 35
Teac
21,33, 35, 8(}
If you do not need to change them, go to
Step 3 (p. 65).
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
Technics
77, 78
Toshiba
7, 40, 49
Wards
37, 47, 88, 89, 95
Yamaha
21,33, 35, 36
Zenith
95
:'-TV/VCR component
64 Dubbing/Editing
EXEC
dial to
SEL], then press the
EXEC
dial to
title, then press the
The title liashes.
3
Change
[COLOR]
(color),
COL.]
[SIZE]
(back
ground
as necessary.
[COLOR], ISlZE1, or IBACK COL.1,
then press tile dial. Tile selected item
appears on the screen.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
the desired item. then press tile dial.
Repeat steps I and 2 until the title is laid
out as desired.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[OK],
EXEC
then press
dial to
the dial.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[NORMAL]
then press
The title lighls up.
dial to
the dial.
When you select
ooooo
EXEC
or [PREVIEW],
[NORMAL]
You can record into the VCR normally.
When you select [PREVIEW]
You can make a time-lapse dubbing by
setting the VCR to automatically repeal 5
seconds' recording and 25 seconds'
standby.
NORMAL
O Notes
• You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR.
• If you set Ihe background color to [FADE], the
picture may not appear properly, depending on the
connected VCR.
"_° Tips
• The title color changes as follows:
[WHITE] _ [YELLOW] _ [VIOLET]
[RED] _ [CYAN] _ [GREEN] _ [BLUE]
• Tile title size changes as follox_s:
ISMALLI *---+ILARGEI
• The background color changes as lbllows:
[FADE] _ [WHITE] _ [YELLOW]
[VIOLET] _ [RED] _ [CYAN] _ [GREEN]
*---+[BLUE] *---+[BLACK]
[a]
' 5 s ,
5 s
.......
[b] _
........
|
'
|........
a. Recording lime (VCR)
b. Waiting time (VCR[
c. Playback time [camcorder)
I
i,
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I.
Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are
connected,
and that the VCR is set to
recording
You can choose either normal recording
([NORMAL]) or interval recording
([PREVIEW]).
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
select
dial.
[MODE
then press
SEL],
pause.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[START],
EXEC
dial to
then press the dial.
dial to
the
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Dubbing/Editing
65
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[EXECUTE],
EXEC
dial to
then press the dial.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder
VCR stop automatically.
Then the display returns to tile Easy
Dubbing initial screen.
To stop dubbingduring editing
Press ,'(]_'., (stop) on your camcorder.
To quit Easy Dubbing
and
Recordingpictures
froma VCR(DTRV280)
You can record and edit pictures from a VCR
on a tape inserted in your camcorder.
Insert a cassette for recording in your
camcorder.
O
Note
• Your
camcorder
source.
Press EASY DUB.
{J Note
• [NOT READY[ appears on Ihe screen when
[START] is nol caMed oul.
For
can
only
example,
record
from
European
prognmls
(PAL/SECAM)
correctly.
See page
cannot
94
an NTSC
video
fi)r details
or TV
be recorded
on TV
cok)r
systems.
Connect
your
VCR to your
camcorder
(p. 60).
Use an i.LINK cable (optional)
for
conlleClion.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
nmde.
right
simultaneously
camcorder,
4
Start
on your
then immediately
' (pause)
on your
playing
to
press
camcorder.
the cassette
on your
VCR.
The picture played on the connected
device
appears on the LCD screen of your
canlcorder.
Press
{_)
want
to start recording.
Press
:_
(pause)
at the point
you
(stop) to stop recording.
"_° Tip
•
DVmN
appears when you connecl your camcoMcr
and olher devices via an i.LINK cable. (This
indicalor
66 Dubbing/Editing
may also appear
on yoglr TV.)
Dubbingselected
scenesfroma tape
Prepare your VCR.
• Insert a cassette lor recording.
• Set Ihe input selector 1o input mode, if
your VCR has one.
- Digital programediting (D TRV280)
Prepare
You can select up to 20 scenes (programs)
and record them in the desired order to other
recording
device
your
camcorder
(playing
device).
• Insert a cassette
such as VCR.
for editing.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/ED1T mode.
Delete unwanted scene
Change the order
Results of editing
Press
MENU.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
@
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[VIDE()
EXEC
(OTHERS),
dial to
then press
EXEC
EDIT],
to
the
dial to
then press the
/
€:J
m,
m
gD.
Follow
the steps below when you are
performing
digital
program
editing
t_r the
first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip
this setting
following
O
if you have set up the VCR by the
procedure
before.
7
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[EDIT
SET],
qlDEOEDr.r_r_ETEDIT
IR
0:08:55:o6
EXEC
dial to
then press
the dial.
Notes
• You cannot perform the Digital program editing on
the follewing
devices:
a VCR that does net support [IR SETUP] cedes
a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder eguipped with an
HDD, etc
• When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via
the [_ DV Interface, you cannot rccerd the title or
indicators.
Connect
your
as a recording
VCR
device
to the camcorder
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[CONTROL],
EXEC
dial to
then press
the
(p. 60).
You can use either the A/V connecting
cable or the i.L1NK cable to make the
connection. The dubbing procedure
easier with the i.L1NK connection.
is
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Dubbing/Editing 67
5
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[i.LINK]
EXEC
dial to
or [IR], then press
the
Point the infrared ray emitter of your
camcorder towards the remote sensor on
your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.)
away, with no obstructions.
When connecting
cable
6
with an i.LINK
Insert a cassette
into your VCR, and set
the VCR to recording
Alter selecting [i.LINK], go on to "Step 2:
Adjusting the synchronization
of the VCR"
(p. 68).
When connecting
7
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
[IR TEST],
8
with an A/V
Turn
then press the dial.
the SEL/PUSH
[EXECUTE],
The recording
connecting cable
Alter selecting [IR], R)llow the procedure
described in "To set the [IR SETUP] code
(p. 68).
pause.
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
then press the dial.
starts on your VCR when the
setting is correct. [COMPLETE] appears
when the [IR SETUP] code test is finished.
Go on to "Step 2: Adjusting the
synchronization
of the VCR" (p. 68).
When recording fails to start, select another
IR code and try again.
To set the [IR SETUP]€0de
When you connect with an A/V connecting
cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code
signal to see if your VCR can be operated by
your camcorder
(in[Yared ray emitter).
Remote sensor
VCR
Infrared ray
emitter
Follow
the steps below when you are
performing
digital
program
editing
for the
first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip
this setting
before
if you have set up your VCR
using the following
procedure.
You can adjust the synchronization
camcorder and the VCR to avoid
1
Turn the SEL_USH
[IR SETUP],
2
EXEC dial to select
Turn the SEL/PUSH
the manufacturer
of your VCR, try each
code and find the most appropriate one.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
[PAUSEMODE],
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
recording
pause
on
the VCR, then press the dial.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR l\_r details on operation.
Dubbing/Editing
I
Remove
the cassette
camcorder.
Prepare
to take notes.
Set the VCR
from your
a pen and paper
to recording
pause
mode.
Skip this step if you have selected [i.L1NK]
in step 9 on p. 68.
0
then press the dial.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
the mode to cancel
68
scene.
EXEC dial to select
code of your VCR, then
For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR,
refi:r to "[IR SETUP] code list" (p. 63).
When there is more than one code listed for
4
the starting
then press the dial.
the [IR SETUP]
press the dial.
3
recording
of your
not
Note
• Run the tape for about 10 seconds before
pausing. The starting scenes may not get
recorded when you start recording from
the beginning
of the tape.
3
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
select
[ADJ TEST],
then press
dial to
the dial.
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
The calculated
is set.
4
Turn the SEL/PUSH
select
[EXECUTE],
EXEC
EXEC
select the average numerical
[IN], then press the dial.
dial to
value
of
start position for recording
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to
select
dial.
["CUT-OUT"],
then press the
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to
then press the dial.
[EXECUTING] flashes and a picture (about
50 seconds long) with 5 [IN] and [OUT]
indicators each liar adjusting
synchronization is recorded. [COMPLETE]
appears when the recording is finished.
@Turn
select
the average
[OUT],
numerical
then press
The calculated
sel.
dial to
value
of
/
the dial.
stop posit ion lkwrecording
is
m,
_ Turn
Rewind
the tape on your
VCR,
then
play back in slow mode.
select
dial.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
[ _ RETURN],
then press the
dial to
5 opening numbers lor each [IN] and
closing numbers lk_r each [OUTI appear.
7
Take
a note of the opening
value
of each
numerical
[IN] and the closing
number
value of each
[OUT],
calculate
the average
numerical
for each
[IN] and [OUT].
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[ 7, CUT-IN
,7
EXEC
], then
press
then
value
dial to
When you are performing digital program
editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR,
go through the procedures described in Steps
1 and 2 (p. 67 to p. 68) beforehand.
the dial.
Prepare
a cassette.
Insert a tape to be played back into the
C_llncorder.
Insert a cassette [k)r recording
VCR.
into your
=_ continued
Dubbing/Editing 69
==_
m
Press
3
4
MENU.
Press the SEL/PUSH
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
@
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
dial.
[VIDEO
EXEC
(OTHERS),
dial to
then press
EXEC
EDIT],
EXEC
dial.
The ending point ollhe first program is sel,
and Ille lower part of the program mark
changes to lighl blue.
the
dial to
then press
the
Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create
programs.
0Set
your
VCR
to the recording
Skip this step if your camcorder
via an i.L1NK cable.
Search
for the heginning
scene that you want
camcorder,
then
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[MARK],
of the first
to record
pause
pause.
is connected
on your
playhack.
EXEC
_ Turn
select
the SEL/PUSH
[START],
EXEC
dial to
then press the dial.
dial to
then press the dial.
The starting point of the first program is set,
and tile upper part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
2Turn
select
the SEL/PUSH
[EXECUTE],
EXEC
dial to
then press
A search lor the beginning
the dial.
of the first
program starts, then the recording starts.
[SEARCH] appears during search and
[EDITING] appears during editing.
"7
Search
(br the end of the first
that you want
camcorder,
to record
then
pause
scene
on your
playhack.
SCENEVIDEO
imP;CANCEL
EDiTiNG EDIT
1/1
_ [MENU];END
0:00:06:001
When a program is recorded, file program
mark stops t]ashing and remains lil. When
all programs have been recorded, lhe
program editing operation slops
aulomalically.
To cancel recording,
70
Dubbing/Editing
press {_
(stop).
To end Digital programediting
Press MENU.
To save a programwithout using it to
record
Press MENU in step I 1.
The program is stored in memory until the
cassette is ejected.
To erase programs
1
Follow
steps 1 to 4 in "Recording
selected
2
scenes as programs"
the
(p. 69).
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
[UNDO] or [ERASE
the dial.
ALL], then press
When you select
[UNDO]
You can erase tile last set pt'ogrmn.
When you select [ERASE ALL]
You can erase all the programs.
3
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
dial to select
/
[EXECUTE],
then press the dial.
The programs are deleted. To cancel this
operation, select [RETURNI, and then
press the dial.
m.
m
O Notes
_=..'
• You cannot set starting point or ending point on a
blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section,
the total time may not appe ir correctly.
• When you cannot operate the device correctly using
an i.LINK cable connection, select [IRI in step 9 on
p. 68, and set the [IR SETUPI code.
Dubbing/Editing 71
Music Video/Slideshow
Usingwith your computer
Producer
You can select your f._vorite movies and still
images ft'(m) pictures saved nn your computer
Features
and easily create a shnrt original vide() or slide
show with added music and visual styles.
(D TRV280)
When you install the Picture Package software
on a Windows computer from tile supplied CD=
Automatic
ROM, you can enjoy tile l\)llowing operations
added music and visual styles using pictures
recorded on a tape.
by connecting
computer.
your camcorder
to your
Copying
SoRware
and
computers
differ
Windnws
chapter
features
from
computers.
6 of "First
For "First
Step
available
those
t\)r Macintosh
available
Fnr details,
Step
Guide,"
Guide"
relier
Music Video Producer
You can easily create a short original
vide() with
tape to Video CD
You cm) import the entire contents of a tape to
create a vide() CD.
l\)r
to
on CD-ROM.
Save the images
see the next section.
on CD-R
You can save pictures copied onto a computer to
a CD-R.
"_" Tip
• There
are 2 ways
to connect
your
camcorder
to
a computer.
USB cable
This method is good for copying video and sound
recorded on a tape to the computer.
i.LINK cable
This method is good Ik_rcopying video and sound
recoMed on a tape. hnage data is transferred
in
more clarity than with a USB cable.
For details on connection,
Guide."
see "First Step
Burning
Video CD
You ca]) compose a vide() CD with a menu of
videos and slide shows, hnageMixer VCD2 is
compatible
with high resolution
still pictures.
USB Streaming Tool
You can view the picture your cmncorder
is
playing back on tape or is currently seeing on a
computer.
Video Capturing
Tool
You can import the entire contents of a tape to a
computer.
The CD-ROM includes the following
software.
• USB Driver
• Picture Package Ver. 1.5
• hnageMixer VCD2
• "First Step Guide"
Viewing
video and pictures
on a
computer
You can view the pictures cnpied from your
camcorder by selecting fi'om thumbnails. Still
images and movies are saved in lolders by date.
72
Using with your computer
• CPU: lutel Pentium Ill 500 MHz or faster
(800 MHz or faster recomnlended)
(For using lmageMixer VCD2, lntel Pentiunl
111800 MHz or faster recommended)
• Application:
DirectX 9.0c or later (this
"First Step Guide' is an instruction
Call refer
tO OU your computer.
This "First Step Guide" describes basic
operations, fi'om initial hookup of your
camcorder and computer and making settings,
to general operation tire first time you use the
software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied).
After installing the CD-ROM. reading
"hlstalliug the software and "First Step Guide"
on a computer ([3 TRV280)" (p. 74), start tile
"First Step Guide,"
product is based on DirectX technology.
manual you
It is
necessary to have DirectX installed.)
Windows Media Player 7.(1 or later
Macromedia Flash Player 6.(1 or later
• Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and
stereo speakers
• Memory: 64 MB or more
• Hard disk: Available memory
installation: 500 MB or more
required
for
Available flee hard disk space recomlneuded:
6 GB or more (depending on file size of the
then l\_llow the instructions.
image files edited)
• Display: 4 MB VRAM video card. Minimum
800 x 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
The Help guide explains all tire functions of all
the software applications. Refer to tile Help
guide for t__trther detailed operations after
reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly.
capability (this product will not operate
correctly at 800 x 600 dots or less, and 256
colors or less.)
• Others: USB port (this must be provided as
standard), DV lilterf:tce (IEEE1394, i.LINK)
I
t--
(to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive
(You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD.
To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on
the screen.
O_
i,
For tile compatible drive, visit the lollowiug
URL: http://www.ppackage.conl/)
For Macintoshusers
0
•
For Windowsusers
When using Picture Package
• OS: MicrosoR Windows 98, Windows 98SE,
Windows 2000 Prolessioual,
Windows
Millennimn Edition. Windows XP Home
Edition or Windows XP Professional
Standard
installation
is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS has
been upgraded.
hi Windows
supported.
hi Windows
capturing
98, USB Streauling
98 and Windows
is not supported.
is not
98SE, DV
3
Note
V_711ell
yotl
connect
.vour
CaUlcorder
to
a _lacilltosh
computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy
pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy
recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to
the computer with an i.LINK cable and use file
staMard software in the OS.
When using ImageMixer
VCD2
• OS: Mac OS X (vl0.1.5 or later)
• CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook.
PowerMac G3/G4/G5 series
• Memory:
128 MB or more
• Hard disk: Available memory
installation 250 MB or nlore
Available
required
lot
free hard disk space recommended:
4 GB or more (depending
image files edited)
on the size of the
-_ continued
Using with your computer
73
•Display:
Miuimmn
I 024x768dots,
32000
colors
(thisproduct
willnotoperate
correctly
atless
than1024x768dots
or256
colors.)
•Application:
QuickTime
4orlater
(QuickTime
5recommended)
•Other:
Discdrive
Installing the
software and "First
Step Guide" on a
computer
(D TRV280)
You need to install the soRware etc., with the
supplied
CD-ROM
on your computer
before
connecting your eameorder
aud your
computer. Once you install it, the installation
is
not required thereafler.
The software to be used varies depending
OS system you are using.
on tlle
Windows computer: Picture Package (including
hnageMixer VCD2)
Macintosh computer: lmageMixer VCD2
For the details on the sol_warc, refer to "First
Step Guide."
"_° Tips
• To vie_ "First Step Guide' on a Windo_ s computer,
Microsoft lnternet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is
recommended.
It may not be displayed correctly
even in a recommended
environment,
depending on
the setting of the brox_ ser. In this case, rel__.rto it in
PDF.
• When you want to print out "First Step Guide" or
cannot install it in HTML lbrmat automatically
in
the desired language, refer to it in PDF.
• To view "First Step Guide" in PDF, copy the PDF
file, stored in the desired language folder in
[FirstStepGuide] timer on the CD-ROM, to your
conlp/iter.
• When viewing 'First Step Guide" in HTML on your
computer without using automatic installation, copy
the desired language folder from the
[FirstStepGuide]
timer on the CD-ROM, to your
computer. You can refer to "First Step Guide" by
double-clicking
'index.htmh"
74
Using with your computer
For Windows2000/Windows XP
Log on as Adminislrators
Select
for inslallalion.
the language
to be installed,
I
Confirm
connected
Turn
that your
camcorder
for the application
then click
[Next].
is not
to the computer.
on the computer.
Close all applications running on the
computer belk_re installing tile software.
Click
3
Place the CD-ROM
your
in the disc drive
computer.
The installation
screen appears.
"_i Read
If the screen
does not appear
1
Double-click [My Computer].
2 Double-dick
[P1CTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive).*
:-Drive names (such as (E:)) may val3' depending
on the computer.
4
Click
[Next].
of
accept
[License
Agreement],
the terms
agreement]
[Next].
when
check
[I
of the license
you agree,
then click
I
rO_
i,
[Install].
3
Select where
click
to save the software,
then
t'D
[Next].
...........................................................................
Z___i
Depending on Ihe operating system on the
computer, a message appears nolifying you
thai "First Step Gukle" cannot be installed
automatically
with the lnstallShield
Wizard. In such a case, manually copy
"First Step Guide" to your computer
according to the message instructkms.
_ continued
Using with your computer
75
Click
[Install]
on the [Ready
to Install
the Program]
screen.
The installation
of Picture Package
starts.
3If
the [Installing
Microsoft
(R)
DirectX(R)]
screen is displayed,
follow
the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c.
If not, skip to step 14.
1 Read [License
[Next].
OSelect
Guide"
the language
for "First
to be installed,
Agreement],
then click
Step
then click
[Next[.
2 Click [Nexl].
Depending on the computer, this screen
may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to
step 12.
3 Click [Finish].
_ Click [Next] to install
Guide."
the "First
Step
4Make
sure
computer
[Yes, I want
to restart
now.] is checked,
my
then click
[Finish].
2Click
[Next],
instructions
VCD2.
then follow the on-screen
to install
ImageMixer
The computer turns off once, then starts up
agaiI* automatically (Restart). The short-cut
icons for [Picture Package Menu] and
[Picture Package Menu destination Folder]
Using with your computer
(and "Firsl Step Guide," il installed by steps
Ill_i Douhle-click
I 1-12) appear on the desktop.
folder
8
[IMXINST.SIT]
it was copied
Douhle-click
the unzipped
[ImageMixerVCD2
When
Install].
the user acceptance
displayed,
password.
in the
to.
enter
The inslalhttion
your
name
screen
is
and
of lmageMixer
VCD2
starts.
If you haveany questions about Picture
Package
Contact information
For details on how to use hnageMixer
re[_r to Ihe software's on-line help.
VCD2
is lisled on page 78.
/
Confirm
that
connected
Turn
your
camcorder
is not
rO_
to the computer.
on the computer.
Close all applications runlfing on the
computer belk)re installing the software.
Place the CD-ROM
your
4
3
of
=
computer.
Double-click
Copy
in the disc drive
¢D
CD-ROM
icon.
"FirstStepGuide.pdf,"
the desired
language
[FirstStepGuide]
stored
in
in the
folder,
to your
computer.
Copy
[IMXINST.SIT]
in the [MAC]
folder
of the CD-ROM
to a folder
of
your choice.
Using with your computer
77
Using"First Step
Guide"
(D TRV280)
Pixela User Support
Pixela Home Page
Center
Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/
Macintosh: http://www.hnageMixer.com/
- North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:
+I-213-341-()163
Starting up on a Windowscomputer
Double-click
the !_> icon on the desktop.
• You can also start by selecting IStart],
[Programs] (tAll Programs] lot Windows
XP), [Picture Package],
and [First Step
Guide], then start up [First Step Guide].
Europe (U.K.) Telephone:
+44-1489-564-764
- Asia (Philippines)
+63-2-43841090
Telephone:
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Music works, sound recording or other third
party nmsical contents you may acquire from
CDs, the lnteruet or other sources (the "Music
Contents")
are the copyrighted
work of the
respective owners thereof and are protected by
copyright laws and other applicable laws of
= 7;
each country/region.
expressly permitted
Except to tl_e extent
by applicable laws, you are
Starting up on a Macintoshcomputer
not permitted to use (including,
limitation, copying, modifying,
Double=click
uploading,
"First StepGuide.pd
f."
transmitting
without
reproducing,
or placing
to the
external network accessible to the public.
trans[i_rriug, distributing, lending, licensing,
selling and publishing) any of the Music
Contents without obtaining authorization
or
approval of the respective owners thereof.
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"_° Tip
• To _iev_ the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download it
from the Adobe Systems x_eb page:
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conli_rriug to you by implication, estoppel
otherwise,
Contents.
or
any license or right to use the Music
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• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
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or trademarks
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Using with your computer
or trademarks
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of
• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS,
PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks
Apple Computer, Inc., registered
and other countries.
• eMac is a trademark
• QuickTime
of Apple Computer,
and tile QuickTime
of
in the U.S.
Inc.
logo are
trademarks of Apple Computer, lnc.
• Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio,
• Toast is a trademark of Roxio, Inc.
• Macromedia
and Macromedia
luc.
Creatinga DVD
(DirectAccessto
"Click to DVD")
(E_TRV280)
Flash Player
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Macromedia, lnc. in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Pentimn is a trademark
or registered
trademark of 1ntel Corporation.
All other product names mentioned
herein may
be tile trademarks or registered trademarks of'
their respective companies. Furthermore, -ixl,,
and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this
l
inanual.
o i.LINK (IEEE1394)
connector
},-,,
i.LINK cable
(optional)
I
t-"
O_
i,
to [ DV
Interface
BURN DVD/VCD
O
CD
Note
CD
3
• You can only use an i.LINK cable R)r Ihis operation.
You cannol use a USB cable.
_'D
Yon can create DVDs when you connect yonr
camcorder to a Sony VAIO series colnpnter ':
that supports
"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 Vet-.1.2" (Sony original software) or
later installed.
The following procedures describe how to
create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape.
For system and operation
Rqlowing
reqtfirements,
visit the
URL:
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Using with your computer
79
Europe
switch repeatedly
EDIT mode.
http://www.vaio-link.com/
- USA
to select
the PLAY/
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source since it takes a t_w hours to create a
DVD.
http://ww w.ita.sel.sony.com/support/
dvimag/
- Asia Pacific Regional
http://ww w.css.ap.sony.com/
Korea
Insert a recorded
camcorder.
htt p://sc s.sony.co.kr/
- Taiwan
http://vaio-ouline.sony.com/tw/vaio/
China
Connect
your
computer
http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/
- Thailand
0
•
htt p://vaio-onliue.sony.com/
camcorder
via an i.LINK
to a
cahle
Note
WZhen
you
cOlUl)lltcr,
Usingthe DirectAccessto "Click to
DVD" function for the first time
The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function
enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape
to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected
to a computer. Betk)re operating the Direct
Access to "Click to DVD" function, follow the
steps below to start "Click to DVD Automatic
Mode Launcher."
1
Turn
2
Click the start
Programs].
on the computer.
3
Select [Click to DVD] from the programs
menu, then select
tAll
then click [Click to DVD
Mode Launcher].
connect
your
lu_lke
su rc you
c_lmcordL,
inscr[
r to ;i
thc
conllector
ill
the correct direction. If you insert the connector
forcibly, it may be damaged, and causes a
malfunction of your camcorder. For details, see
"First Step Guide."
Press
BURN
Turn
the SEL/PUSH
select
[DVD]
then press
[Click to DVD Automatic
into your
(optional).
http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html
- Latin America
displayed,
Automatic
cassette
DVD/VCD.
EXEC
on the [SELECT
dial to
DISC],
the dial.
"Click to DVD" starts up and the on-screen
instructions appear on your computer.
II1_
i Place a writable
DVD in the disc drive
of the computer.
Mode Launcher]
Press the SEL/PUSH
starts up.
EXEC
dial.
"_° Tips
• Afler you stml up [Click to DVD Automatic Mode
Launcher] once, from then on it starts up
automatically
when you turn on your computer.
• [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is set tip
for each Windows XP user.
Turn
on the computer.
Quil all applications
i.L1NK.
running with an
Prepare
source
the power
camcorder,
80
for your
then slide the POWER
Using with your computer
The stares of the operation on your
computer is displayed on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
CAPTURING:
The picture recorded on
the tape is being copied to tl_e computer.
CONVERTING:
The picture is being
converted to the MPEG2 limnat.
WRITING: The picture is being writlen
omo the DVD.
"_° Tip
• If you use i DVD-RW/+RW
_qfich has other
data stored on it, the message [This is a
recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?] appears
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
When
you press the SEL_USH
EXEC dial, the
existing data is erased and nex_ data ix written.
• You cannot operate yourcamcorderin the following
situations:
While playing back a tape
When "Click to DVD" is started up from the
computer
• You may not he able to create t DVD from an 8ram
tape if it contains pictures recorded in a format other
than Digital8 fommt.
Press BURN DVDP¢CD to finish
creating a DVD.
The disc tray comes out automatically.
To create another DVD with the same
content, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The disc tray comes out. Place a new
writable DVD in the disc drive. Then,
/
repeat steps 8 and 9.
To cancel the operation
Press BURN DVD/VCD.
O Notes
• You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing
DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
• Do not disconnect the i.LINK cN)le or set the
POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder
until the picture is completely copied to the
conlputer.
• The DVD is created even if you disconnect the
i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the power of your
camcorder while [WRITING] or [CONVERTING]
is displayed.
• When my of the following occurs, copying of the
picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to
the point the operation was canceled is created.
Refer to the help files of "Click to DVD Automatic
Mode Launcher" for details.
When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds or
longer on the tape.
When the data of the tape contains a date before
the recording date of the later im iges.
When normal and _ i(le size pictures are recorded
on the same
tape.
3
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Using with your computer
81
Troubleshooting
persists,
contact
remove
Troubleshooting
If "C:U1UI:UWI"
If you run into any problem
display function
details.
camcorder,
troubleshoot
using your
screen
the power
source and
your Sony dealer.
is displayed
or the viewfinder,
on the LCD
the self-diagnosis
is activated.
See page 92 for
use the following
table to
the problem. If the problmn
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective
The pm_er does not turn on.
• The battery pack is disclmrgcd, running low, or not attached to the
Actions
camcorder.
+Attach a charged battelT pack to the camcorder. (p. 12)
+ Use the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15)
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power ixset to on.
+Disconnect the AC Adaptor from tile wall outlet or remove tile battery
pacL then reconnect it d'ler about 1 minute. If the lhnctions still donot
work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press
the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting are reset.)
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The CH(-; (charge) lamp does not
light while the batteU pack is being
charged,
+Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp ',till does
not light up, then it indicates that no pm_er ixsupplied from the wall
outlet.
• The battery charge is completed. (p. 12)
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the batte U pack ixbeing charged,
+Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem
persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact
your Sony dealer. The batte U pack may be damaged. (p. 12)
The battery pack is quickly
discharged,
• The temper iture of the environment is too low, or the batte U pack has
not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
+Fully charge the batte U again. If the pmblmn persists, replace the
battery pack x_itha new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment ix too high or too low, or the batte U
pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
+Fully charge the batte U again. If Ihe problem persists, replace the
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)
The power turns off frequently
although the remaining battery
indicator indicates that the battery
,ack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the
batteU pack has not been charged enough.
+Fully charge the batte U again to correct the indication. (p. 12)
82 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The po_ er abruptly turns off.
• IA.SHUT OFF] in tile @ (OTHERS) menu is set to 15 min]. (p. 57)
+When approxinmtely 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate
your camcorder, the camcorder is autonmtically turned off. Slide the
POWER switch do_n to turn the power on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC
adaptor.
A problem occurs when the
camcorder is connected to the AC
Adaptor.
+Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.
Then, connect it again.
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cassette cannot be @:cted from tile
compartment,
+Make sure tile power source ibattery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected
correctly. (p. 12)
+Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12)
+Attach a charged batte U pack to the camcorder. (p. 12)
Cassette is not ejected even _hen the
cassette lid is open.
+Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 99)
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed,
+Set [[_ REMAIN] to ION] in the _
(TAPE SET) menu to always
display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 53)
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
An unknown hmguagc appears on Ihc +Sec page 19.
screen.
An unknown picture appears on Ihe
screen,
+The camcorder is in [DEMO MODEl. (The [DEMO MODEl is
automatically displayed when you lelve Ihe camcorder for 10 minules
after selecting CAMERA withoul inserling a casselle.) hlsert a casselle
to cancel [DEMO MODE]. You can also sel [DEMO MODEl to [OFF]
ill Ihe menu. (p. 56)
An unknown indicalor appears on Ihe
+Refer Io tile indicator list. (p. 1(t8)
screen.
The picture in Ihe viewfinder ix not
+Use the viewfinder lens a({justment lever
to a(ljtlsl
Ihe lens. (p. 16)
clear.
The picture ill Ihe viewfinder has
disappeared.
+Close the LCD paneh The picture is nol displayed in tlle viewfinder
_hen the LCD panel is ()pen. (p. 16)
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Troubleshooting 83
Symptom
Cause
Tlw tape does not stml _qlen you
.+Slide the POWER
,ress REC START/STOP.
and/or
Corrective
Actions
sx_itch to turn on the CAMERA
lamp. (p. 15)
.+The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
.+Set the write-protect
tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 95)
")The tape is stuck to the dram due to moisture condensation.
Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the
cassette.
The po_er
abruptly
turns off.
(p. 99)
• [A.SHUT
OFF] in the _
(OTHERS)
menu is set to [5 rain]. (p. 57)
.+When approximately
5 mimltes have elapsed while you do not operate
your camcorder, the c mlcorder is automatically
turned off.
Slide the POWER switch do_ n to turn the power on again (p. 15). Or
use the AC Adaptor.
• The battery
For HIN
TRV338/_}TRV280:
The SteadyShot
pack is discharged.
+Set [STEADYSHOT]
does not fimction.
(p. 48)
+Set [16:9 WIDE[
+Press FOCUS
'+The recording
A vertical
• This occurs when the contrast
mamlally.
recording candlelight
in the dark.
or electric
light
(CAMERA
to [OFF] ill the _
The auto focus does not functkm.
band appe irs when
(p. 12)
to [ON] in the _
(CAMERA
SET) menu.
SET) menu. (p. 46)
to enable auto focus. (p. 29)
conditions are not suitable lbr auto focus. Adjust the lbcus
(p. 29)
between
the subject and the background
A vertical band appears when
recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon
The color of the picture is not
correctly displayed.
"+Deactivate
Picture appears too bright on the
screem and the subject does not
"+Deactivate Ibe Nigh(Shot plus fimction in bright places.
"+Cancel the back light fimction. (p. 27)
appear
on
The shutter
[he
is
too high. This is not a inalfunction.
is called the smear effect. This is not a inalfimction.
Ihe Nigh(Shot
phls function.
(p. 28)
(p. 28)
screen.
sound is not heard.
"+Set [BEEP] to [MELODY[
or [NORMAL[
ill the {_
(OTHERS)
menu.
(p. 57)
For [_[_'_ TRV338/_}TRV280:
Black bands appe ir when you record
TV
SCl'eL'n
OF comptlter
screen.
Flickering
or changes
in color occurs.
"+Set [STEADYSHOT]
END SEARCH
does not work.
does not work
correctly,
84 Troubleshooting
in the _
/CAMERA
SET) menu.
"+This occurs when recording pictures under a fluor_:scent lamp, sodium
lain D or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel
[PROGRAM
END SEARCH
to [OFF]
(p. 48)
AE] in this case. (p. 42)
• The cassette
was ejected
• The cassette
is ne_
• There is a blank section
not a malfunction.
afler recording.
and has nothing
recorded.
in the beginning
or middle
of the tape. This is
Symptom
The buill-in
Cause
light_ does nol funclion.
.+Press
and/or
LIGHT
Corrective
repeatedly
Cause
Cannot play hack.
.+If the tape has reached
lines appear on the
)icture. The displayed pictures
not clear or do not appear.
.+Clean
are
conlact
your Son) dealer or local authorized
I
facility.
Symptom
Horizontal
and/or
I
to seh:cl _C_{}N-
-)'If the problen/presists,
Sony service
Actions
Corrective
Actions
the on& rescind the tape. (p. 34)
the head using the cleaning
• For Hi_ TRV138/338:
The television's
video channel
cassette
(optional).
is not a([justed
(p. 99)
correctly.
.+A@ist it. (p. 39)
.+For Hi[_ TRV 138/338:
Set ]EDIT] to [OFF] in the [_
(PLAYER SET) menu. (p. 49)
No sound or ()lily a ]ox_ sound is
heard.
.+For [)TRV280:
Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] in the _
]VCR SET) menu. (p. 49)
'+Turn up the volume. (p. 34)
.+For {)TRV2gO:
In the _
(VCR SET) menm adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] side
until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 50)
.+Make sure the black phlg for H|_-" TRV 1381338, or die red and white
plugs for DTRV280 of the A/V connecting cable are connected. (p. 39)
The sound breaks off.
.+Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
For DTRV280:
"---" is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you arc playing was recorded without setting the elateand time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
END SEARCH does not work.
• The cassette was Ejected after recording.
• The cassette is nex_and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work
• There is a blank section in the begimdng or middle of the tape. This is
correctly.
not
a
ma]fllnCtion.
For [:_TRV280:
The picture does not appear on the
screen _hen playing back a tape.
• The tape is recorded in the Hi8 t"HN/standard 8
Noises appear on the screen.
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your
camcorder. (p. 94)
• For HIN TRV 138/338:
Noise may appear x_hile playing back the tape in various modes. This is
not
a
mm
[_
system.
ma]fllnCtion.
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Troubleshooting
85
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot dub correctly using the A/V
connecting cable.
+Set [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the @
For I_TRV280:
Pictures from connected devices are
not displayed correctly.
• The input signal is not NTSC. (p. 66)
For [}TRV280:
Digital program editing does not
function.
+Set the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection
between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60)
+When your camcorder is connected to a DV de;ice that 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)
+Acliust the synchronization of the VCR. (p. 68)
+Enter a correct [IR SETUP] code. (p. 63)
+Select the mode used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 68)
+Set your camcorder and the VCR more than 30 cm (12 in.) apart. (p. 68)
• The program may not be set to a bhmk section on the tape.
• You cannot perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not
support [IR SETUP] codes, a DVD recorder and a DVD recorder
equipped with an HDD, etc.
For _.)TRV280:
The VCR is not responding properly
during Digital program editing when
it is connected via an i.LINK cable.
+While connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of"Step 1:
Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." (p. 67)
• You cannot perlbrm the Digital program editing on a DVD recorder, a
DVD recorder equipped with an HDD, etc.
For }'[i [] TRV 1381338:
• Your VCR and/or vide() camera recorder is not set correctly.
+Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. Also, make
sure the pox_er switch of the video camera recorder is set to VCR.
(p. 62)
• The [IR SETUP] code or [PAUSE MODE] is not set correctly.
+ Select the correct [IR SETUP] code and [PAUSE MODE], according
to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation _ith the [IR TEST]
function. (p. 62)
Easy Dubbing does not function.
86 Troubleshooting
(OTHERS) menu. (p. 58)
Symptom
Cause
and/or
For p_TRV280:
+Disconnect
The computer does not recognize
vour calllcorder. _
_
again firmly.
-I'Disconnecl the USB device olher Ihan Ihe keyboard
camcorder
+Disconnect
computer,
For _)TRV280:
An error message appears when you
)lace the CD-ROM in your computer,
Corrective
tlw cable from tlw computer
from the computer.
tile cable from Ihe computer
then connect
+Set tile computer
display
+Disconnect
You cannot view the pictures the
camcorder is seeing on the computer.
connect it again.
+Slide the POWER
STREAM]
connecting
Ihe mouse
and camcorder,
the cable from the computer,
s_itch
and the
restart the
+Slide the POWER
[USB STREAM]
computer,
to the Windows
you connect
your camcorder
colors
then
mode, set [USB
(SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only
computer with a USB cable)
switch repeatedly
to [ON] in the _
when connecting
turn on the camcorder,
to select the CAMERA
to [ON] in the
to the Windows
recorded
[_
_
-)When
when
turn on the camcorder,
then
to select the PLAY_DIT
mode, set
(SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only
computer
x_ith a USB cable)
to a Macintosh
computer
using a
You cannot view the pictures
recorded on a tape on the Macintosh
USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.
To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer
computer.
with an i.LINK
[_
it
as follows:
+Disconnect
tile cable lron/Ihe
connect it again.
For [}TRV280:
then conm:ct
them again correctly.
For [_TRV280:
You cannot view the pictures
on a tape on the computer.
and camcorder,
Windows: 800 x 600 dots or more, High Color 116 bits, 65/)00
or more)
Macintosh:
I 024 x 768 dots or more, 32 000 colors or more
For [)TRV281h
_
Actions
cable and use the slandard
software
in the OS.
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Troubleshooting
87
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
For _ TRV280:
The image does not appear on the
screen of the Windows computer
when using Ihe USB cable. _
'+The USB dri_ cr has been registered incorrectly as the computer was
connected to your camcorder before the installation of Ihe USB driver
was completed. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver
correclly.
For Windows 98*/Windows
988E/Windows
Me
':_When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the
operation is not guaranteed on Window s 98.
1
Check
that your eameorder
2
right-click
[My Computer],
The [System Properties]
is connected
to a computer.
then click [Properties].
screen appears.
3
Click the [Device Manager]
4
If devices below are already installed,
then click [remove] to delete them.
right-click
them,
For copying
recorded
on a
and viewing
tab.
pictures
tape
• [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound,
video and game
controllers] folder
• [USB Device] in the [Other devices] lblder
• [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal
Controller] fMder
5
When the [Confirm
click [OK].
6
Turn
Device
Removal]
off the power of your camcorder,
USB cable, then restart
7
Place the CD-ROM
8
Follow
screen
Serial Bus
appears,
disconnect
the
the computer.
in the disc drive of your computer.
the steps below and try to install the USB driver
again.
1 Double-click [My Comimter ].
2 Right-click [P1CTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive)*.
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may val3' depending on the computer.
3 Click [Open].
4 Double-click [Driver].
5 Double-click [Semp.exe].
O Note
• Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Dc_ ice], [USB Dc_icc], and
[USB Composite Device] may cause inalfimction of your computer.
88
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
For [}TRV280:
For Windows
The image does not appearon the
Log on as Administrators.
2000
screen of the Windows compuler
when using Ihc USB cable.
1
Check
2
Right-click
that )'our cameorder
[My Computer],
The [System
Properties]
is connected
to a computer.
then click [Properties].
screen appears.
3
Click the [Hardware]
4
Click [Device Manager].
5
Click [View],
6
If devices below are already installed,
then click [Uninstall] to delete them.
right-click
them,
For copying
recorded
on a
tab.
then click [Devices
and
viewing
by type].
pictures
tape
• [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal
Controller] [older
Serial Bus
• [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound. vide() and game
controller] IMder
• [Composite
7
When
USB Device] in the [Other devices]
the [Confirm
Device Removal]
screen
lolder
appears,
click [OK].
8
Turn
off the power
of your camcorder,
USB cable, then restart
{}
Place the CD-ROM
10 Follow
disconnect
the
the computer.
in the disc drive of your computer.
the steps below and try to install the USB driver
again.
1 Double-click [My Computer].
2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive)"'.
:'-Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
3 Click [Open].
4 Double-dick
[[)river].
[i Double-click [Setup.exe].
O Note
• Deleting anything other than [USB Composite De_ice], [USB Audio
Device], and [Composite USB Device] may cause malfunction of your
computer.
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Troubleshooting 89
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
For DTRV280:
For Windows
The image does not appear on the
screen of the Windows computer
when using Ihe USB cable.
Log on as Administrators.
XP
1
Check
2
Click [Start].
that your eameorder
3
Right-click
[My Computer],
The [System Properties]
is connected
to a computer.
then click [Properties].
screen appears.
4
Click the [Hardware]
5
Click [Device Manager].
6
Click [View], then click [Devices
7
If devices below are already installed,
then click [Uninstall] to delete them.
right-click
them,
For copying
tape
recorded
on a
tah.
and viewing
by type].
pictures
• [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal
Controller] lblder
Serial Bus
• [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game
controllers] folder
• [USB Device] in the [Other devices] tblder
8
When the [Confirm
click [OK].
9
Turn
Device
off the power of your camcorder,
USB cable, then restart
10 Place the CD-ROM
11 Follow
Removal]
screen
appears,
disconnect
the
the computer.
in the disc drive of your computer.
the steps below and try to install the USB driver
again.
1 Double-click [My Computer].
2 Right-click [P1CTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive)*.
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vaU depending on the computer.
3 Click [Open].
4 Double-click [Driver].
5 Double-click [Semp.exe].
O Note
• Deleting anylhing other Ihan [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio
Device], and [USB Device] may cause malfiu_ction of your computer.
For _}TRV280:
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
USB connected] appears on the
screen of your canlcorder.
90 Troubleshooting
'+You cannot start the simple operation settings while the USB cable is
connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
For DTRV280:
There is no sound when the
+Change the settings lk)ryour computer environment as described in the
following procedures:
camcorder
Windows
is connected
c()mputer
to the
1
via a USB cable.
Select [Start],
[Programs]
XP), [Picture
Package],
Streaming
Select another
3
Follow the on-screen
[Done].
1
streaming.
the settings
Select
XP),
[Startl,
[Picture
Streaming
2
instructions,
screen.
click [Next], then click
Note
+Change
during USB
Tool].
device on the [Select audio device]
• Sound is not supported
For DTRV280:
The movie is not smooth
for Windows
Tools], and [USB
Tool], then start up [USB Streaming
2
{J
([All Programs]
[Handycam
Adjust
on Windows
as described
in the follox_ ing procedures:
[Programs]
Package],
Tooll,
the slider
98.
([All
Programs]
[Handycam
then
start
in the
up
for
Tools],
[USB
(-) direction
and
Streaming
on [Select
Windows
[USB
Tooll.
video
quality].
3
Follow
the on-screen
instructions,
click
[Nextl,
then
click
[Done].
For [_TRV280:
Picture Package
+Close
Picture
Packag<
+Close
Picture
Package
then restarl the Windows
computer.
does not function
correctly.
For DTRV280:
An error message appears while
operating Picture Package.
For [_TRV280:
The CD-R drive is not recognized or
data cannot be written on the CD-R in
Picture
Package
Producer,
Maker.
POWER
on your Windows
switch on your camcorder
+For the compatible drive,
http:/A_w.ppackage.com/
computer
to another
visit the following
first, then sol the
mode.
URL:
Auto Vide(),
CD Backup
or VCD
For [ITRV280:
"First Step Guide"
correctly.
+Refer
is not displayed
to "First Step Guide '' in PDF. For copying
Ihe PDF file, see
page 78.
Troubleshooting 91
Warningindicators
andmessages
If indicators appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses lot details.
Indication
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:r-1D : r-lr-1/E:UID : r-1D (Selfdiagnosis display)
Some symptoms
can be fixed by you rsel£ If tile problem
persists even after
you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
C:(t4:UIUI
.+A battery' pack that is not an "lnfoLITHIUM"
Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
C:21:ff]ff]
battery
pack is being used.
batte U pack. (p. 96)
.+Moisture condensation
has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reqnsert the cassette. (p. 99)
C:22:r-lr-I
.+Clean the head using a cleaning
C:31:E]E] / C:32:E]E]
-)Symptoms
cassette
that are not described
(optional).
(p. 99)
above have occurred.
Remove
and
insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform
this procedure if moisture starts to condense. (p. 98)
+Remove the power source.
camcorder igain.
Reconnect
.+Change the tape.
'+Press the RESET button and operate
E:61:r-IV_ / E:g2:r-lr-I
"+Contact
your Sony dealer
it again and operate your
your camcorder
or local authorized
again.
Sony service
facility.
lnlk)rm them of the 5-digit code, which starts from '%."
r\z (Battery level warning)
• The battery
pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environmentah
or battery
r\_ indicator may flash, even if there are approximately
conditions, the
5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
[] (Moisture condensation warning) '_ "+t_ject the cassette, set the POWER
about 1 hour with tile cassette
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the tape)
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect
Fast flashing:
remaining
tab on the cassette
• The tape has run otlt. :_
92 Troubleshooting
switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for
lid open. lp. 99)
on the tape.
is set to lock. (p. 95)*
Indication
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
A. (Eject cassette _ alning):-
SIuw flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassclte 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.
The following
Subjects
Battery
messages
will
appear
you
to correct
the situalion.
Indications
Corrective
Use the InfoLITHIUM
Batter)'
battery pack.
the power
Moisture
condensation
[] --_ Moisture
CassetteAape
_
[] Moisture
+Charge
Use a new one.
Re-attach
(p. 12)
source.
condensation,
condensation.
l_ject the cassette
Turn off for 1H.
+See page 99.
+So*: page 99.
+So*: page 18.
the cassette.
+The
--_ The tape is locked
- check the tab.
The tape has reached
the end.
Cannot record due to copyright
_,_[_
the battel3'.
+So*: page 96
Insert a cassette.
Reinsert
ActionsiReferences
+Sec page 96.
level ix low.
Old battery.
Others
to prompt
cassette
might be damage&
protection.
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.
+See page 99.
Cannot start Easy Handycam
+So*: page 26 and 36.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam
+Scc page 26 and 36.
Camlot start Easy Handycam
Invalid button
USB invalid
etc.
+See page 95.
wilh USB connected
with Easy Handycam
during Easy Handycam
operation
+See page 26 and 36.
+Press
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
Troubleshooting 93
Additional Information
Simple setting of ¢1o¢kby time
difference
Usingyourcamcorder
abroad
You can e_sily set the clnck to the locM time by
setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in
tile @
Powersupply
You can use your camcorder
region using the AC Adaptor
your camcorder
50/60 Hz.
within
in any country/
supplied with
AC 100 V to 240 V,
Use a commercially
available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending
on the
design of the wall outlet
[b].
[
AC-L15A/L15B
On IV color systems
Your cmncorder is _m NTSC system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see R}llowing list) with the AUDIO/
VIDEO input jack.
94
System
Used
NTSC
Baham:l Ishmds, Bolivia, Canad_k
Central America, Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwam the Philippines, the
U.S.A. Venezuela, etc.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong
Kong, Hungary, ltaly, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norx_ay,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M
Brazil
PAL - N
Argentina_ Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
lraq, Monaco_ Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Additional
(OTHERS)
difference
Information
(p. 57).
menu. then set the time
control signals
of software.
Usablecassette
tapes
You carl use standard
Digital8
[Canm)t record dne to copyright
on your camcoMer.
protection.]
Your camcorder
does m}t record copyright
control signals on the tape when it records.
Notes on use
Hi8 Him system
This Hi8 Him system is an extension of the
standard 8 mm [_ system, and was developed to
produce higher quality pictures.
You cannot play back a tape recorded
Hi8 [eliN system correctly
protection
appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen
if you try to record such software.
8 mm N and Hi8 t'liIN,
D video cassettes
for copyright
To prevent
accidental
Slide the write-protect
to SAVE.
erasure
tab ,,m the cassette to set
in the
on video recorders/
players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.
Digital8 _ system
This video system has been de_ eloped to enable
digital recording to Hi8 FliN/Digital8
[_ video
cassette.
The recording time when you use your
Digital8 [{} system cmncorder on Hi8 HiN/
standard 8 mm g] tape is half the recording time
when using the conventional Hi8 ['HN/standard
REC: The cassette can be recorded.
SAVE: The casselte calmot be recorded (writeprotected).
8 mm [_ system cmncorder. (120 minutes of
recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP
mode.)
When labeling the cassette
Be sure to place the label only on the locations
T0 preventa blank secti0nfrom being
made on the tape
as shown in the following illustration so as m)t
to cause malfunction of your camcorder.
Press END SEARCH to go to the end of tire
recorded section bel\>re you begin the next
recording
i.
i.
C}
in tire case you have played back the
tape.
If there is a blank section
:l
I
or discontinuous
signals on your tape, re-record ['rom tire
beginning to the end of the tape as described
above.
Copyright signal
Labeling position
After using the cassette
Rewind tire tape to the beginning
c}
to avoid
When you play back
distortion of the picture or tire sound. The
cassette should then be put in its case. and stored
If the cassette you play back on your camcorder
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to
in an upright position.
a tape in another
your camcorder.
video camera connected
to
videoHiS, DigitalS,
trademarks.
[}_, Hi[_
and
D are
For DTRV280:
When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright
Additional
Information
95
Put tile battery pack in a pocket to warm it
Aboutthe
"InfoLITHIUM"
batterypack
This unit is compatihle
up, and insert it in your camcorder
hel\tre you start taking shots.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NPQM71D/QM91D
(optional).
• Frequent
with the
M series battery packs have
the ('_ tmoUTHJUM
0
mark.
What is the "lnfoklTHlUM" battery
pack?
The "IufoL1THIUM"
battery pack is a lithiunl-
ion battery pack that has fi_mctions for
commnnicating information related to operating
conditions between your camcorder and an
optional
AC Adaptor/charger.
The "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack calculates
the power consunlption
according to the
operating couditions of your camcorder, and
displays file remaining battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor/charger
(optional), the
remaining battery time and charging time
appear.
• Be sure to charge tile battery pack hel\_re you
start using your camcorder.
charging
the battery pack in
all ambient temperature of between 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG (charge)
lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range, you may not
be able to charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, either disconnect
tile cable from tlle DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack perfimnance
surrounding
temperature
decreases
when the
is 10°C (50°F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack hecomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the lollowing
a longer time.
recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-QM71D/QM91D
(optional).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to (CHG)
OFF when not recording
recording standby or playback pause.
• Ha,_e spare battery packs ready for two or
three times the expected recording time, and
make trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. Tlle
battery pack is not water resistant.
Aboutremaining batterytime indicator
• When the power goes off even though tile
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack tMly again. The
indication on tlle remaining battery time will
to use the battery pack for
used in high temperatures for a long 6me, or if
left it*a fully charged state, or when the
battery pack is frequently used.
Use the remaining battery time indication
Additional
Information
as a
guide to tlle approximate shooting time.
• The c\_ mark that indicates low hattery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
couditions or ambient temperature attd
environment.
Aboutstorage of the battery pack
• 11 the hattery pack is not used lor a long time,
lully charge the battery pack attd use it on your
camcorder
flmctiou.
once a year to maintain
proper
To store the battery pack, remove it l?()m your
camcorder attd put it in a dry, cool place.
• To completely use up the battery pack on your
camcorder, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER]
in the @
96
or playing hack on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consnlned when your canlcorder is in
be indicated correcdy. Note, however, that the
battery indication will not be restored if it is
To charge the battery pack
• We recommend
use of the LCD screen or a l?'equent
playback, fast %rward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster. We
"lnfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (M series). Your
camcorder operates only with the
'InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack.
"lufoLITHIUM"
right
(OTHERS)
menu (p. 57) and leave
your
camcorder
intape
recording
standby
untilthepower
goes
off.
Abouti.LINK
Aboutbattery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end <)fits lili_. Please buy a new
battery pack.
• The battery life varies depending
on how it is
stored and tire operating conditions and
environment li_r each battery pack.
The DV Interface
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface lot
transferring digital vide(), digital audio, and
other data to other i.L1NK-compatible
device.
You can also control other device using the
i.LINK.
i.LlNK-compatible
"lnfoLITHIUM"
Corporation.
is a trademark
of Sony
on this unit is an i.LINK-
compliant DV Interface. This section describes
the i.L1NK standard and its ligatures.
device cat) be connected
using an i.L1NK cable. Possible applications are
operations and data transactions with various
digital AV devices.
When two or more i.LlNK-compatible
device
are connected to this unit in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible
with not only the device that this unit is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected
device.
Note, however, that the method of' operation
sometimes varies according to the
characteristics
and specifications
of tire device
to be connected. Also, operations and data
transactions may not be possible on some
connected device.
I
0
Note
• Normally,
only
one
device
can
he connected
to this
i,
unil with Ihe i.LINK cable. When connecting this
unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or
more DV lnterf ices, refer to the operating
instructions of the device to be connected.
--'_'.
¢D
_"
U"
• i.LINK is a more familiar term lk)rthe IEEE 1394
data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a
trademark ipproved
hy many corporalions.
• IEEE 1394 is an internationalstandard standardized
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
_,..
Abouti.LINK Baudrate
i.L1NK's
maximum
hand rate varies according
to the device. There are three types.
S 1(!0 (approx. 10(/Mbps*)
$200 (approx. 200Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications"
the operating
instructions
in
of' each piece of
=_ continued
Additional
Information
97
device. It is also indicated
near the i.L1NK
iuterti_ce on some device.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to device with
a different maximum baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for "megabits per second," or the
amount of data that can be sent or received in one
second. For exampl< a baud rate of 100Mbps mean s
that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functionson this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other vide<) device having a DV
1utert_._ce, see page 60, 61.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK
(DV Interface)
compatible
device made by
Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal
well as to video device.
computer)
as
on your
Some i.L1NK compatible video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players
are not
compatible with DV device. Bel\)re connecting
to other device, be sure to confirm whether the
device is compatible with DV device or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
Aboutthe required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.L1NK 4-pin-to-4-pin
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder
and
accessories in the following locations.
Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never
leave them exposed to temperatures above
60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight,
near beaters or in a car parked in the sun.
They may malfimctiou
deformed.
or become
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfi_mction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation.
camcorder may not be able to record
The
properly.
Before connecting this unit to your computer,
make sure that application software supported
by this unit is already installed
computer.
Maintenanceand
precautions
cable
(during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and _ are Irademarks of Sony
Corporation.
- Near AM receivers
Noise may occur.
and vide<) equipment.
Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. 1[' sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
mallimction. Sometimes this malflmction
catmot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors,
screen, the viewfiuder,
where the LCD
or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages
the inside of the viewfiuder or the LCD
screen.
Anywhere
very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended
in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, l\)r
example, fi'om rain or sea water. If your
camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction.
Sometimes this mallimction calmot be
repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked
by a Sony dealer befk_re operating
any fnrther.
• Avoid rough handling,
it
disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to (CHG)
OFF when you are not using your camcorder.
98
Additional
Information
• Do nnt wrap
example,
heat
your
to build
• When
and
the power
the power
heavy
contacts
code,
pull by
electrolytic
-
local
your
code
such
as by
liquid
amhorized
has leaked,
Sony
service
have
contacted
facility.
wash
your
-
off any liquid
that may
skin.
if any liquid
plenty
gets
of water
ill your
and consult
Notes on moisture
condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a hmnid place as shown below.
• When you bring your camcorder
slope into a place warmed
device.
on it.
clean.
• If the hattery
consult
l\)r
cause
not the code.
anything
metal
a tnwel,
so might
up inside.
• Do not damage
placing
with
it. Doing
disconnecting
the plug
• Keep
camcorder
and operate
eyes,
wash
with
• When you bring ynur camcnrder from an airconditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
• When ynu use your camcorder
a shnwer.
• When ynu use your camcorder
alter a squall nr
ill a hot and
humid place.
a doctor.
When not using your camcorder
long time
from a ski
up by a heating
for a
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder l?om a cold
Occasinmdly turn it on and let it run such as hy
playing hack tapes for about 3 minutes.
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove tile bag
Otherwise,
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about one hour).
unplug it from the wall outlet.
Moisture¢0ndensati0n
If your camcorder
is hrnught
directly l_om a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface
nf the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape
may stick to the head drum and be damaged or
your camcnrder may not operate correctly. If
there is moisture inside your camcorder,
[1__ Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette]
or [1_ Moisture
condensation.
appears. The indicator
nloistt,lre
condenses
If moisture
on
Turn off li)r 1H.]
will not appear when the
the lens.
condensation
has occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection
will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it l\_r abnut one hour with
the cassette
lid ()pen. Your camcnrder
can be
used again if the [] or A. does not appear when
the pnwer is turned on again.
Video head
• When tile video head becnmes dirly, ynu
cannot recnrd piclures normally, or distnrted
piclure or sound is played back.
• The video head suffers lrom wear after long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
because Ihe video head is wnrn. Please contact
:_,
m.
ynur Sony dealer or local authnrized Sony
service facility 1o have the video head
replaced.
_'.
• Fnr HINTRV1381338:
_,,
lithe following problem nccurs, clean tile
vide(> heads for lO seconds with tile Sony
m
_..
V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
Playback piclures contains noise or tile
screen is displayed in blue.
- Playback piclures are hardly visible.
If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder
sometimes cannot detect condensation.
If this
happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected
tk)r 10 seconds afler the cassette lid is opened.
This is not a malflmction. Dn not clnse tile
cassette lid until the cassette
is ciected.
- Playback pictures dn not appear.
1+_+_ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
-_ continued
Additional
Information
99
• For DTRV280:
Aboutcare and storage of the lens
If the R)llowing problem occurs, clean the
vide() beads for 10 seconds with the Sony
VS-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
Mosaic-pattern
noise appears on the
playback picture or the screen is displayed
in blue.
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
clotb in the following instances:
- When there arc fingerprints
surface.
In hot or humid locations
- When the lens is exposed to salty uir such as
at tbe seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated
little dirt or dust.
Playback
Playback pictures do not appear or the
sound breaks off.
- [_I_[_ Dirty vide() head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
LCDscreen
• Do not add excessive
pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfnnctiou.
• Wbile using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
It is recommended
• 1[' fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you using a sol'l cloth
to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning
Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning
moistened with the liquid.
paper
• If tire casing is soiled, clean tire cmncorder
body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe tire casing with a dry soft
cloth.
to avoid damage
to tire
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
- Handling
hands.
Lea,Jug
with above substances
the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects
100
on your
for a long period of time.
Additionallnformation
clean tire lens
you operate your camcorder
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeablebattery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and
other settings even when the POWER
set to (CHG) OFF. The pre-installed
switch is
rechargeable battery is always charged while
you are using your camcorder but it will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not
at all. However,
even if the
pre-installed rechargeable battery is not
charged, tire camcorder operation will not be
affected as long as you are not recording
date.
the
Procedures
Connect your camcorder
On handlingthe casing
subject to
about once a montb to keep it in an optimum
state R_r a long time.
use your camcorder
To clean the LCD screen
• Avoid the following
finish.
location
• To prevent molds periodically
as described above.
pictures do not move.
on the lens
to a wall outlet using
the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the
POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF for more
than 24 hours.
For DTRV280:
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD/Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels
Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels
Specification
Lens
System
Video reeording system
For Hi N TRV 138/338:
2 rotary heads, Helical scmming FM system
For DTRV280:
2 rotary heads, Helical scmming system
Audiu reeurding system
For HiN TRVI38/338:
Rotary heads, FM system
For DTRV280:
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo I,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable eassette
8 mm video format cassette
Tape speed
For HilN TRV 138/338:
SP: Approx. 14.35 muds
LP: Approx. 7.19 mm/s
For DTRV280:
SP: Approx. 28.67 muds
LP: Approx. 19.11 mm/s
Recording/playbaek
time (using 120 nlin. Hi8/
Digital8 video cassette)
For J'l|gl TRV 138/338:
SP: 2 h
LP: 4 h
For DTRV280:
SP: 1 h
LP: 1h 30 rain
Fast lbrward/rewind
time (using 120 lnin. HiS/
Digital8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 rain
Viewfinder
Electric viewfiuder (monochrome)
hnage device
For HiN TRVI381338:
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 37 mm (I 1/2 ill.)
20 X (Optical), 990 x (Digital)
F=1.6 - 2.4
Fueal length
2.5 - 50 ran/11/8 - 2 ill.)
When converted to a 35 into still camera
42 - 840 mm 11 11/16 - 33 1/8 ill.)
Cohlr temperature
Auto
Minimum illunfinatiun
For Hi_ TRV 138/338:
1 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
For DTRV280:
4 lx (lux) iF 1.6)
0 ]X (lux) (ill tile NighlShol plus mode) A
,1Objects unable to be seen due Io Ihe dark can be
shot x_ith infrared lighting.
Input/Outputconnectors
Audio/VMeu uutput
AV MINIJACK
Video sign:d: 1 Vp-p, 75 f2 (ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k_2 (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kg2(kflohms)
For _'li[_ TRV 1381338:
_.
m.
_..
_"
Monaural mini.jack Co3.5 ram)
For DTRV280:
Stereo minijack (¢ 3.5 ram)
DV input/output
_.
_"
For DTRV280:
4-pin conueclor, S I(X)
USB ,jack
For DTRV280:
minbB
LCDscreen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot nulnber
123 200 (56(I x 220)
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD/Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels
Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels
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Additional
Information
101
General
Rechargeablebattery pack (NP-FM30)
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
battery pack)
For I'li _] TRV 138/338:
Maximum output
DC 8.4 V
(when using the
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0
Wh
(700
mAh)
During camera recording using tile viewfinder
l.SW
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 x 20.5 x 55.6 mm
During camera recording using tile LCD
2.7 W
(l 9/16x 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
65 g (2.3 oz)
Operating temperature
0° C to 40 ° C (32° F to 104° F)
Type
Lithium ion
For DTRV280:
During camera recording using viewfinder
2.5 W
During camera recording using LCD
3.4 W
Operating temperature
(Y'C to 40_'C (32 ° IFto 104° IF)
Storage temperature
-2()':'C to + 60 ° C (-4 ° F to + 140`>F)
Dimensions (approx.)
85 x 98 x 151 mm (3 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 in.) (w/h/
d)
Mass (Approx.)
780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only
890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including tile NP-FM3t)
rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8
cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap
Supplied aceessuries
See page I 1.
ACAdaptor AC-L15A/L15B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current eunsumptiun
0.35- 0.18 A
Power consumption
18W
Output wfltage
DC 8.4 V .2
Operating temperature
()':'C to 4t)':'C (32 '_F to It)4 '_F)
Storage temperature
-2(Y'C to + 6(Y'C (-4 ° F to + 14if' F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56 x 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 x 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/
d) excluding tile prqjecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding tile power cord
*2See the label on Ihe AC Adaptor for olher
specifications.
102
voltage
Additionallnformation
Design md specifications arc. subject to change
without notice.
video Hi8
Model
TRV 138
Recording
Playback
Digital
CCD-
system
Hi8
system
TRV338
TRV280
Hi8
Digital8
Hi8/8
Hi8/8
Digital8
Monaural
Monaural
Stereo
OUT
OUT
OUT
DV Interf_Jce
--
--
IN/OUT
USB jack
--
SteadyShot
--
Audio recording
AUDIO/VIDEO
•
--
jack
8
DCR-
•
•
•
Provided
Not provided
i,
i,
I
Additionallnformation
103
QuickReference
Identifyingpartsand
controls
®
[]
Lens cap (p. 21, 25)
[]
FADER button
(p. 30)
[]
LCD screen
(p. 3, 16)
[]
BACK LIGHT
button
[]
OPEN button (p. 16)
[]
FOCUS
[]
REC START/STOP
frame
button
on LCD
(p. 21)
[]
Zoom buttons on LCD frame
[]
VOLUME
[]
END SEARCH
(p. 23)
-/+* button (p. 34)
[]
Speaker
[]
Viewfinder
button (p. 33)
(p. 3, 16)
If you attach the large capacity battery pack
NP-QM71 D/QM91D (optional) to the
camcorder, extend and lift up the
viewfinder and adjust its angle.
[]
Battery pack
[]
LIGHT
104
button (p. 23)
Quick Reference
(p. 27)
button (p. 29)
[] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 41)
" This button has a tactile dot.
To attachthe lens cap
®
[]
[]
®
[]
[]
Built-in
[]
Lens
light (p. 23)
[]
Infrared
ray emitter
[]
Camera
recording
(p. 62, 68)
lamp (p. 21, 26)
[]
Microphone
[]
NIGHTSHOT
[]
EASY button (p. 26, 36)
[]
DISPLAY_ATT
37)
PLUS switch
INFO
(p. 28)
button
(p. 13,
/
[]
I,
[]
%
CD
N
i
CD
[]
Jack cover
[]
For _TRV280:
[]
For HiN TRV138/338:
AA z OUT jack (p. 39, 59)
A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 60)
[]
For _TRV280:
[]
For _TRV280:
[_DV Interface
(p. 60)
L_ (USB) jack
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Quick Reference
105
[]
RESET
[]
For DTRV280:
BURN DVD/VCD
button (p. 82)
You can easily take a picture recorded on
the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R.
For details on BURN DVD, see "Creating a
DVD (Direct Access to "Click to I)VD")"
(p. 79), and on BURN VCD. see "First Step
Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM.
For HiN TRV138/338:
EASY DUB (Easy Dubbing)
(p. 62)
[]
TITLE button (p. 31)
[]
EXPOSURE
[]
MENU button* (p. 41)
[]
Video control
button
button (p. 28)
buttons
(p. 34)
:_
STOP (stop)
_))
REW (rewind)
(_
PLAY (playback)*
@
FF (fust-forward)
_(_E)) PAUSE (pause)
[]
CHG (charge)
[]
CAMERA
106
lamp
(p. 12)
mode lamp
Quick Reference
(p. 15)
REW
I_= PLAY =@
STOP
PAUSE
PF
"
[]
PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15)
[]
For DTRV280:
Rec buttons (p. 66)
_(2D_RE(-"(rec)
For F|INTRV138/338:
COUNTER RESET button (p. 22)
[]
[]
[]
For HtNTRV138/338:
TIME button (p. 18, 25)
For _.|tNTRV138/338:
DATE button (p. 18, 28)
':'Thisbutton hasa tactiledot.
[]
Viewfinder
[]
Eyecup
lens adjustment
[]
Cassette
[]
L=OPEN_JECT
lever (p. 16)
[]
Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage your
camcorder.
lid
lever (p. 18)
_
:
;{ii¸¸;;¸>¸
....
[]
/
[]
Power zoom lever (p. 23)
[]
BATT (battery)
release
[]
Hooks for shoulder
[]
For D TRV280:
To attachthe shoulderstrap
button
(p. 12)
button
[]
POWER
switch (p. 15)
[]
Grip belt (p. 4)
[]
REC START/STOP
[]
DC IN jack (p. 12)
the shoulder
camcorder
strap
PHOTO
Attach
strap supplied
with your
to the hooks for the shoukter
I.
strap.
(p. 25)
button
(p. 21)
=_ continued
Quick Reference
107
Following indicators will appear on the LCD
screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of
your canlcorder.
Indicators and their on=screen/viewfinder
positions
model.
vary depending
on your camcorder
Indicators
Meanings
_=_
Manual
expesure
Manual
focus (p. 29)
t:_
_k_ _
[]
Back lighl (p. 27)
_n
Example:
Indicators
in the CAMERA
mode
_
_
_
PROGRAM
Indicators
Meanings
_60min
Rein fining batlely lime
(p. 22)
SP LP
Recording
STBY REC
Recording
mode (p. 22)
standby/
recording
@
Mirror
_@
mode
mode (p. 24)
Tape phete recording
(p. 25)
H_ _
Format indicator
.b16b
Audie medc (p. 52)
Remaining
_[_
tape (p. 22)
lnler_ al receMing
Frame receMing
DVmN
DV input (p. 66)
_C3R!JT 0 _C 3 _
Built-in
[_
NightShet
c\_ _
108
Quick Reference
Warning
(p. 54)
(p. 53)
light (p. 23)
plus (p. 28)
(p. 92)
AE (p. 42)
[]
Picture
Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 92)/Tape photo recording (p. 25)
(p. 28)
efl_ct (p. 43)
_6:7__
_
16:9 WlDE/CINEMA/I
FULL (p. 46)
'_'? ( '_{tt' )
SteadvShet
off
p. 48)
6:9
Digital program
Index
Numerics
16:9 WIDE mode ......... 46, 47
A
A/V connecting cable
......................... 39, 59, 60
AC Adaptor ........................ 15
Adjusting the viewfi nder ... 16
AUDIO MIX ...................... 50
AUDIO MODE .................. 52
AUTO DATE ..................... 55
AUTO SHTR .....................
Auto shut off ftmction
(A.SHUT
44
OFF) ........... 57
B
Language
(LANGUAGE)
Digital8 system ..................
Direct Access to
LCD back light
(LCD B.L.) .................
................... 27
95
"Click to DVD". ......... 79
DirectX 9.0c ...................... 76
Display
DISPLAY
...................
58
Display indicator ....... 108
DNR ...................................
50
Dual sound track tape ........ 49
Dubbing .............................
DV lnterluce ......................
59
79
13
12
Remaining battery time
........................ 22, 96
BEEP ..................................
57
BLACK
LCD screen .........................
LP (Long Play)
See Recording mode
(REC MODE)
LTR SIZE ..........................
Macintosh ....................
Easy Dubbing .................... 62
Easy Handycam ........... 26, 36
EDIT ..................................
49
..................
Exposure ............................
Built-in light ....................... 23
BURN DVD/VCD .....79. 106
33
55
FADER ..............................
LCD SET .................... 51
MANUAL SET .......... 42
OTHERS
PLAYER
30
(FRAME
REC) ........... 53
Full charge .........................
12
Grip belt ...............................
4
.................... 57
SET ............ 49
SETUP MENU ........... 55
TAPE SET .................. 52
First Step Guide ........... 73.74
Focus .................................
29
Frame recording
73, 77
Menu .................................
41
CAMERA SET ........... 45
27
G
C
3
Main sound
See HiFi SOUND
F
FADER ................ 30
51
LCD brightness
(LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16
LCD COLOR .................... 51
Battery
Battery Info .................
Battery pack ................
..... 19, 56
N
E
END SEARCH
BACK LlGHT
L
editing
(V1DEO EDlT) ........... 67
Digital zoom (D ZOOM)...45
VCR SET ....................
Mirror mode ......................
Moisture condensation
Monaural .....................
49
24
...... 99
21,40
MONOTONE FADER ...... 31
MOSAIC FADER ............. 30
I
Camera settings data display
.....................................
37
Cassette .............................
CD-ROM
...........................
72
Charging the battery
Battery Pack ................
Hi8/standard
8 mm system
....................................
95
HiFi SOUND .....................
49
12
Pre-installed rechargeable
hattery ................. 100
Cleaning cassette .............. 100
Clock set
(CLOCK
N
H
SET) ...... 17, 55
D
Data code
(DATA CODE).....37,
57
Date/time ............................
37
DEMO MODE ................... 56
I
i.LlNK ...............................
i.L1NK cable....60.67,
97
72.79
1D- 1/ID-2 system ............... 47
lmageMixer VCD2 ............ 74
"lnfoL1THIUM"
battery pack
....................................
96
I.
NightShot Light
(N.S. LIGHT) ....... 29, 48
NightShot plus ..................
NTSC ................................
28
94
0
Onqine
help ................
77, 78
Operation confirmation beep
See BEEP
ORC ..................................
52
Infrared ray emitter ...... 62, 68
Install .................................
74
Interval recording
(INT. REC) ................. 54
=_ continued
Quick Reference
109
P
tl
PAL ...................................
94
Picture et'fi:ct
................
43
Picture Package .................
Picture search ....................
(P EFFECT)
74
35
Playing time ......................
Power mode .......................
14
15
PROGRAM
42
AE .................
R
Recording capacity
Display ........................
REMAIN ....................
22
53
USB cable ..........................
72
USB jack ..........................
105
USB Streaming
(USB STREAM)
......... 55
Using abroad ......................
94
V
Vide(> head .........................
View finder .........................
99
16
Volume ..............................
34
W
Recording lamp
(REC LAMP) .............. 58
Warning indicators ............. 92
Warning messages ............. 93
WHITE FADER ................ 30
Recording mode
(REC MODE) ....... 22, 52
Wide angle
See Zoom
Recording time .................. 14
RESET .............................
106
Windows ...................... 73, 74
WORLD TIME .................. 57
Write-protect
S
Self-diagnosis
display ....... 92
Setting the date and time ... 17
Skip scan ...........................
35
SP (Standard Play)
See Recording mode
(REC MODE)
STEADYSHOT ................. 48
Stereo ...........................
21,40
STRIPE FADER
Sub sound
............... 31
See HiFi SOUND
T
Tape counter ...................... 22
Tape photo recording ........ 25
TBC ...................................
50
Telephoto
See Zoom
Time code ..........................
Title ...................................
22
31
TV color systems ............... 94
110
Quick Reference
tab ................ 95
Z
Zoom ..................................
23
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