Sony CCD TRV138 User Manual VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Manuals And Guides L0503264

SONY Digital Camcorder Manual L0503264 SONY Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual, SONY Digital Camcorder installation guides

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Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder

video Hi8

C CD- TR V138/TR V338

DigitaJ 8

DCR- TR V280

C_ tnfoL/THiUM 0

SE_UE_

Readthis first

Before operating the ullil, please read Ibis

manual lhoroughly, and relain il for futttre

reference.

WARNING

To _revent fire or shock hazard, do not

ex Dose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION TO AEDUCETHE AISK OF ELEC'TAI¢ SHOO_

DO NOT AEMOVE tOWn (OR BACK/

T_OOSER=$ERVECEA_LEP_,mS I_,SIDE,

REFERSERVICI_qGTO aUALBFID SERVECEPERSONNEL

This symbol is intended Io alerl Ihe

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. and

CANADA

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

enviromnent by returning your

used r_:chargeablebatteries to the

collection and recycling location

nearest yo/i. @

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries_ call toll free 1-800-822- 8837,

or visit hltp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do nol handle damaged or leaking Lithium-

Ion balteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you ha_eanyquestions 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 UInformation

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.AC-

Serial No.

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 aClass 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.renceto radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to tUto 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 Uto the

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 awindow 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: _"Ulk_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

•The illustrations used on this manual are based on

the model DCR-TRV280.

• The screens shown in this manual are from a

Windows XP computer. The screens may va U

depending on the OS.

Notes on using the camcorder

• Hokl your camcordcr correctly.

• Turn Ihe SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Io select desired

item, Ihen press the dial to decide.

/ /

•To ensure a good grip, listen the grip belt as shown

in Ihe following illuslration.

• 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

Table of Contents DCR-TRV280:DTRV280

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8

Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 10

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 11

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 12

Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 15

Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 15

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 16

Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 16

Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 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 .................................................................................... 21

Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 23

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 23

Using the built-in light ................................................................................................ 23

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 24

Superimposing the date and time on pictures (HI_TRV138/338) ........................... 25

Recording still images- Tape photo recording (DTRV280) .................... 25

Recording with ease- Easy Handycam .................................................. 26

Adjusting the exposure ............................................................................. 27

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 27

Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 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

Superimposingatitle................................................................................31

Searchingforthelastsceneofthemostrecentrecording

- 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 ................................................................................ 37

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code

(}_TRV280) ......................................................................................................... 37

Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 39

Advanced operations

Customizing Your

Camcorder

Changing the menu settings .............. 41

Using the _ (MANUAL SET) menu

- PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT,

etc ................................................ 42

Using the _ (CAMERA SET) menu

- 16:9 WlDE/STEADYSHOT,

etc ................................................ 45

Using the _ (PLAYER SET)/_ (VOR

SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT,

etc ................................................ 49

Using the _ (LCD SET) menu

- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc ....... 51

Using the D (TAPE SET) menu

- FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc ....... 52

Using the _ (SETUP MENU)

- CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/

LANGUAGE, etc ...................... 55

Using the _ (OTHERS) menu

- WORLD TIMENIDEO EDIT,

etc ................................................ 57

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR ......................... 59

Dubbing to another tape .................... 61

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

(}'ii B] TRV 138/338) ...................... 62

Recording pictures from a VCR

(}} TRV280) .................................. 66

Dubbing selected scenes from a tape

- Digital program editing

(}_ TRV280) .................................. 67

Using with your

computer

Features (D TRV280) ........................ 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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................. 82

Warning indicators and messages ..... 92

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 94

Usable cassette tapes ........................ 95

About the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack .................................. 96

About i.LINK ....................................... 97

Maintenance and precautions ............ 98

Specification ..................................... 101

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ........... 104

Index ................................................ 109

For DTRV281]:

Two operaling inslructions are supplied wilh

yOlll" camcol'del'_

•CameraOperationsGukle (Thismanual)

• "First Slep Guide"lk)rusing the supplied

appcal ons ( nc tKe( IXt le supp ec (D-ROM)

QuickStart Guide

Recordingmovies

_Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the batlery, see page 12.

_) Lift up the viewfinder. 0Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

_) 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.

L_OPEN/EJECT lever

Insert the cassette with

its window-side facing

up, then push the center

of the back of the

cassette.

Window-side

_) Press _.

Close Ihe cassette lid after

tile casselte COlllpar[nlelll

slides back in by itself.

8 Quick Start Guide

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}.

OPress 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 picture on the LCD screen.

O 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,slidethe

POWERsw/tcllt_pto (CHG)OFK

@pow glC T7

(ClqG}_

Obl_

Quick Start Guide I9

Recording/Playingbackwith ease

By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation

becomes even easier.

Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first

time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.

Press EASY when recording/

playing back.

EASY lighls up in blue (O) and

screen font size increases (O) during

Easy Handycam operation.

Easy Handycam

operation

For details, see instruclions for each operation.

See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback.

10 Quick Start Guide

Gettingstarted

Step1: Checking

supplieditems

Make sure you have following items supplied

with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the ]mmber

of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (1)

Stereo: (DTRV280)

USB cable (1)

(DTRV280)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)

CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1)

(DTRV280)

Camera Operations Guide (This manual)

(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

Step2: Chargingthe

battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (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.

Lift up the viewfinder.

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in

the direction of the arrow until it

clicks.

Batterypack

UC INjack <_"_

To the wall outlet

3 With the • mark on the DC plug

facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to

the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

• mark

Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

12 Gettingstarted

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

The CHG (charge) lamp lighls up and

charging starts.

i =

i, [

Aftercharging the battery

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the

battery is lhlly charged. Disconnect the AC

Adaptor fi'onl tile DC IN.jack.

Toremovethe batterypack

POWER switch

BATT (battery)

release button .....................

Tochecktheremainingbattery- Battery

Info

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

OPEN POWER switch

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.

1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3PressDISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The battery inl\wmation appears li_r about 7

seconds.

Keep the button pressed to view it for about

21) seconds.

_=.

1Lift up the viewfinder.

2Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction

of the arrow while pressing the BATT

(battery) release button down.

#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 [NFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

__,J

[] Battery charge level: Displays

approximate remaining amount of

power left in the battery pack.

[] Approximate 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

95o o •at.. C(77 F). (10- 30°C (50 86°F)

recommended.)

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145

NP-FM50 150

NP-QM71D 260

NP-QM9 ID 360

Recordingtime whenrecordingwiththe

LCDscreenon

Approximate number ol minutes available

when you use a fully charged batlery pack at

25°C (77°F).

For _'|tN TRV 1381338:

Battery pack Continuous Typical,'

recording recording

time time

NP-FM30 I 15 55

(supplied)

NP-FM50 185 9(1

NP-QM 71D 445 22(1

NP-QMglD 670 335

For DTRV280:

Battery pack Continuous Typical*

recording recording

time time

NP-FM30 90 5(1

(supplied)

NP-FM50 145 8(1

NP-QMYlD 355 22(1

NP-QM91D 535 3(t(t

Recordingtime whenrecordingwiththe

viewfinder

Approximate number ol minutes available

when you use a fully charged battery pack at

25°C (77°F).

For HtN TRVI381338:

Battery pack Continuous Typical*

recording recording

time time

NP-FM30 175 85

(supplied )

Battery pack Continuous Typical*

recording recording

time time

NP-FM50 28(1 135

NP-QMYlD 675 33(1

NP-QMgID 1010 495

For DTRV280:

Battery pack Continuous Typical,'

recording recording

time time

NP-FM30 125 65

(su1515lied)

NP-FM50 200 105

NP-QMYlD 485 255

NP-QM91D 725 385

* Approximate number of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly record, stale/stop, slide the

POWER switch to change the power mode, and

zoom. The actual battery life may be shorler.

Playing time

Approxinmte number of minules available

when you use a lully charged battery pack at

25°C (77°F).

For Hi N TRV 138/338:

Battery pack LCD panel LCD pane!

opened closed

NP-FM30 115 185

(su1515lied)

NP-FM50 185 295

NP-QMYlD 445 715

NP-QM91D 670 1070

For IDTRV280:

Battery pack LCD pane! LCD pane!

opened closed

NP-FM30 100 150

(su151)lied)

NP-FM50 160 240

NP-QM71D 390 580

NP-QM91D 585 865

14 Gettingstarted

0Notes

•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, or

the battery information will not be correctly

displayed in lkfllowing conditions.

The battery pack is not attached correctly.

The battery pack is damaged.

The battery pack is fl/lly disch irged./For Battery

information only.)

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power

source 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 even

when it is attached 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.

Connect your camcorder as shown in

"Charging the battery pack" (p. 12).

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 button, slide the _.

POWER switch down. =

The power turns on. _-

To enter the recording or playing mode. slide

the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp =a.

for Ihe desired power mode lights up.

• CAMERA mode: To record on a rope.

• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on

a tape.

Toturn off the power

Slide thePOWERswitchtlp to (CHG)OFF.

CAMERAO

POWER_

(CHO}

OFF

ON_

_tODE_

'i X

Getting started 15

Step4: Adjustingthe

LCDpanel and

viewfinder

You can adjust the angle and brightness of

the LCD panel to meet various recording

situations.

Even when there are obstructions between you

and the suhject, you can check the suhject on the

LCD screen daring recording by adjusting the

angle of the LCD panel.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial

(p. 51).

4 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

with the SEL_USH 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

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

[OFF] (p. 57).

Maximum

180 degrees

Maximum

90 degrees

Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel. SEUPUSH EXEC dial

()pen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it to the desired

position.

Toadjust the brightnessof the LCD

screen

1Press MENU.

2 Turn the SEL_USH EXEC dial to select

(LCD SET), then press the dial.

You can view images using the viewfinder

when you close the LCD panel. Use the

viewfinder when the battery is running out, or

when the screen is hard to see.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

I Lift up the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment

lever until the picture is clear.

16 Gettingstarted

Step5: Setting the

date and time

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.

0Note

• If you do not use your camcordcr for about3

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.

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OPEN SEUPUSH

EXECdial POWER

switch

Press MENU.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select _ (SETUP MENU), then press

the dial.

SETUP MENU __: ;STBY

_j,_'Ft OOK SET

i LTR SIZE

:_:_ _LANGUAGE

_DEMO MODE

E_c _ RETURN

[MENU]:END

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [CLOCK SET], then press the

dial.

CLOCK SET STBY

y_ M_ D_ H_ M_

_JAN 1 l_:OtkM

[MENU]:OANCEL

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set

[Y] (year), then press the dial.

¢D

Turn on your camcorder (p. 15).

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock [\_r

the first lime.

CLOCK SET STBY

y_ M_ D{ H_ M_

tr3OB_ 1 12:00 AM

[MENU]:OANCEL

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

Ill_iSet [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour)

and [M] (nfinute) in the same way as

was done in step 6, then press the dial.

For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, sel it Io 12:00 PM.

=l.continued

Getting started 17

Tocheckthe preset date andtime

For _|iN TRV 138/338:

Press DATE to display tile date indicator.

Press TIME to display the time indicator.

Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME

(or DATE) to shnultaneonsly display the date

and time indicator.

To hide the date and/or time indicator, press

DATE and/or TIME again.

Step6: Insertinga

cassettetape

You can use standard 8 mm R1. and Hi8 NiN,

Digital8 D video cassettes on your camcorder.

For details on these cassettes (such as write-

protection), see page 95.

0 Notes

• Do not l_ncc the cassette into the compartment. This

may cause a iilall/inction of your 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 lever in

the direction of the arrow and open the

lid until it clicks.

L_OPEN/EJECT lever Lid

The cassette compartment automatically

conies out and opells tip.

Getting started

facing up.

Window-side

Push the centerof the

back of the cassette

lightly.

3 Press _.

Tile cassette comparlnlent automalically

slides back in.

Close the lid.

Toeject the cassette

1Slide the L_ OPEN/EJECT lever in the

direction of the arrow and open the lid.

Tire cassette compartment automatically

comes ()lit.

2 Take out the cassette, then press _.

Ttre cassette cornpartment automatically

slides back in.

3 Close the lid.

Step7: Settingthe

screenlanguage

You can select the language to be used on the

LCD screen.

OPEN SEUPUSH POWER

EXEC dial switch

Turn on your eamcorder.

Press ()PEN to open the LCD panel.

3 Press MENU.

STBY

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select _ (SETUP MENU), then press

the dlal.

US8 ST_4EAM

_;_" LTR SIZE

:= _a LANGUAGE

_ r}EMO _©DE

_c _ RETURN

_=.

_continued

Getting started 19

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [ _LANGUAGE], then press

the dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the desired language, then press

the dial.

,,,_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

Recordingmovies

Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in

"Getting started" (p. 11 - p. 19).

For I-HiNTRV 138/338:

Movies will be recorded along with monaural

sound.

For DTRV280:

Movies will be recorded along with stereo

sound.

Camera recording lamp

OPEN REC START/STOP POWERswitch

ONote

•For HiIN TRV 1381338:

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 the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press ()PEN and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch until the

CAMERA lamp lights up.

Your cumcorder is set to the standby mode.

Slide the POWER

switch while

pressing the green

button.

4Press REC START/STOP.

Recording slarts. [REC] appears Oil the

LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp

lights up.

Press REC START/STOP again to slop

recording.

Toturn the poweroff

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

"_" Tip

• If you do not use your camcorder lbr a long time,

remove the cassette and store it.

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Recording 21

Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording

The indicators will not he recorded on tile tape.

For m'|tN TRV 138/338:

For DTRV280:

Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will

not be displayed during recording.

[] 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: minute: second)

(HIN TRV138/338)

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 and

record l\w a while.

For DTRV280:

This appears after a while when you set the

POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a

cassette.

22 Recording

[] Hi8 format (HIR1 TRV138/338)

This @pears while recording Hi8 format

tapes.

[] Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute:

second)/Tape photo recording

(D TRV280)

ONotes

•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.

"_° 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.

•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).

Torecordfor a longertime

In the _ (TAPE SET) menu. select [REC

MODEl, then [LP] (p. 52).

In the LP mode, you can record hmger than

when recording in the SP mode (2 times longer

tkw NiN TRV 138/338, 1.5 times longer for

[_TRV280).

A tape recorded in the LP mode should be

played back only on this camcorder.

When the CAMERA mode is selected, yon

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.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it further for afaster

zoom,

To record wider range of view

Move the power zoom lever towards W.

The subject appears farther away (Wide

angle).

To record closer view

Move the power zoom lever towards T.

The subject appears closer (Telephoto).

To usethe zoombuttonson LCDframe

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.

• To press Ihe zoom buttons on LCD frame, suppo11

the LCD panel with your hand.

You can use the built-in light to suit your

shooting situation. The recommended

distance between the subject and camcorder

is about 1.5 in (5 feet).

Built-in light

80 em

(approx.

2 5/8 feet) _'

' The minimum dislance reguired belween your

camcorder and Ihe subject to get a sharp focus in

that position of Ihe lever.

LIGHT

Press LIC-HT repeatedly to select asetting.

The setdngs are displayed cyclically in the

IMlowing order.

No indicator displayed: Always records

without using the built=in light.

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Recording 23

_(_nUTO :Automatically turns on and off

according to the ambient brightness.

_CaON : Always turns on.

Toturn 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 built-

in light is turned on.

• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-

in 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

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.

You can turn the LCD panel towards the

subject so that you and your subject can share

the image being recorded. You can also

utilize this function when recording yourself,

or to keep the attention of small children

attracted to the camcorder while you record

them.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees

towards 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

You can record the date and/or time

displayed on the screen superimposed on the

picture.

DATE ¢ ' """"TIME

CCD-TRV338

Press DATE to record the date.

Press TIME to record the time.

Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME

(or DATE) to record the date 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

local time bel\_re using (p. 17).

0 Note

•The date and lime indicators recorded manually

cannot be deleted.

"_° 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.

Recordingstill

images

-Tapephotorecording

(D TRV280)

You can record still images. Before

recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting

started" (p. 11 - p. 19).

OPEN PHOTO

POWER switch

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press ()PEN and open the LCD panel.

¢D

tg=

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Recording 25

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode.

Slide the POWER

P©WER,/_ switch while pressing

the green button.

4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.

You will hear a small beep sound, and (he

picture will become a slill image.

Recording does nol Slall at this poinl.

----The indicator appears.

Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard, and tile image is

recorded with sound lk)r 7 seconds.

The still image is displayed on the screen

until recording is cornpletcd.

Toturn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up 1o (CHG) OFF.

0Note

•_@ appears when the lape pholo recording does

not work.

"_° Tip

•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_)r60 minutes ill Ihe SP mode.

Recordingwith ease

- EasyHandycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of

the camera settings 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, t_llow steps 1 to

7 in "Getting started" (p. 11 - p. 19).

Camera recordinglamp EASY POWERswitch

OPEN REC START/STOP

"_° Tip

•Buttons that do not _ork during Easy Handycam

operation have a (lotbeside them on your camcorder.

Also, only menu items that are available during Easy

Handycam operation are displayed x@en MENU is

pressed.

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

heir.

Press ()PEN and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode.

You can record movies only.

Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

26 Recording

EasyHandycam

operation

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.

Toturn the power off

Slidethe POWERswitchtip to(CHG)OFF.

Tocancel 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 you cancel Easy Handycam

operation.

Adjustingthe

exposure

The exposure is adjusted automatically in the

defaull selting.

When your subject has its back to the sun or

other light, you can adjust the exposure to

prevent the subject from becoming

shadowed.

BACK LIGHT

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode.

[] appears.

To cancel the back light flmction, press BACK

LIGHT again.

(,) Note

• The back light function is canceled when you press

EXPOSURE (p. 28).

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Recording 27

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.

Recordingin dark

places

- NightShotplus

You can record subjects in clark places (snch

as when capturing the face of your baby

sleeping) with this function.

EXPOSURE SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA mode.

The exposure indicator appears on the

screen.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

adjust the brightness.

While exposure is sel k) manual mode, r_ is

displayed in the lellqmnd corner of the

screen.

Toreturnthe settingto automatic

exposure

Press EXPOSURE.

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.

{N and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.

Tocancel NightShot plus. set the N1GHTSHOT

PLUS switch to OFF.

ONotes

•Do notuse the NightShot plus flmctioninbright

places. Thismay causea malflmction.

•Youcannotusethe Nightghot phls fimction together

with:

[PROGRAMAEI

Manual expostlrc

• A([just file focus manually when it is haM to focus

automatically.

• Do notcoverthe infraredport withyour fingersor

otherobjects.Removethe conversionlens (optional)

ifit is attached.

• Dependingonthe shootingconditionsor

circumstances,colors may notbe reproduced

properly.

28 Recording

"_° 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 automatically in the

default 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.

To record a subject with little contrast

between the subject and its background.

- When you want to t_cus on a subject in the

background.

To record a stationary subject using a Iripod.

FOCUS SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial

Press FOCUS in CAMERA mode.

appears.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

sharpen focus.

changes to _t when the R)cus cannot be

adjusted any further. _ changes to

when the l\_cus cannot be adjusted any

closer.

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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.

To adjustthe focusautomatically

PressFOCUSagain.

Recordinga picture

usingvariouseffects

FADER

REC START/STOP POWER switch

You can add the following effects to

currently recording pictures.

[BLACK FADER]

[WHITE FADER]

[MOSAIC FADER]

30 Recording

[STRIPE FADER]

This feature is lor _'|i_ TRVI38/338 only.

[MONOTONE FADER]

When fading in, the picture grMually changes

l?om black-and-white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes

from color to black-and-white.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode.

Press FADER until the desired fader

indicator flashes in the standhy mode

(to fade in) or during recording (to

fade out).

Press REC START/STOP.

Tile lader indicator stops llashing and

disappears when Ihe fade is complete.

Tocancel the operation

In step 2, press FADER repeatedly until the

indicator disappears.

ONotes

•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[11TRV 1381338also does not fade

in or fade out.

Erase them before operating the FADER fimction if

they are not needed.

Superimposinga title

You can insert a title when recording.

You can select one of the 8 preset titles and

the 2 custom titles.

TITLE

REC START/ SEUPUSH

STOP EXEC dial

I Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA nmde, 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.

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[CUSTOM I'"'] or [CUSTOM2'"'], then

press the dial.

TITLE STB¥

........"" _1

[TITLE] ;END

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[CREATE/EDIT], then press the dial.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

the column of the desired character, then

press the dial.

€1D

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Recording 31

4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

the desired character, then press the dial.

.......... _2_

FGH_J 878_0

KUMNO igiO0

pcm_ _i¢0

............ f;P

z& ?t iONgl_

,, _IOt/A

[TITLE]: END

To erase a character: Select ICe].

To enter a space: Select [Z& ? !], then

select the blank part between & and ?.

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.

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.

Turn the SEL/PUSH 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.

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[COLOR], [SIZE], or [POSITION], then

press tile dial. Tile selected item appears

on the screen.

2Turu 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] wheu

you are emering more than 13

characters.)

[POSITION] (position)

You call select ffnm 8 to 9 choices.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [OK], then press the dial.

The title appears.

Press REC START/STOP.

Press TITLE at the scene you want to

erase the title off.

Tosuperimposethe title while youare

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.

0Notes

•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.

32 Recording

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 alter

yon have recorded on the tape.

END SEARCH POWER

switch

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode.

Press 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.

Tocancel the operation

Press END SEARCH again.

0 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.

_'D

Recording 33

Playback

Viewingpictures

recordedona tape

Make sure you have a recorded cassette

inserted into your camcorder.

When you want to play back the recorded

picture on your TV, see page 39,

REW @= PLAY =@ FF

STOP PAUSE

OPEN POWER

switch

"_° Tip

• Pcrl\_rming Easy Handycam operation, even first

time users can play back easily. For details, see

page 36.

Press ()PEN and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Slide the POWER

CAME%O , switch while

_@ pressing the green

button.

Press '_; (rewind) to go to the point

you want to view.

Press '_, (play) to start playback.

To adjustthe volume

Press either of tile two buttons _.}llVOLUME.

When you close the LCD panel, sound is turned

Ot'_'.

@:To turn the volume down

@:To turn the volume up

Tostopplayback

Press '_ (stop).

To pause

Press ,{([N_)}qmuse) during playback. Press

,/_) 5,(pause) or _ (play) to restart file

playback.

Playback stops automatically when pause mode

continues for a few minutes.

Tofast forwardor rewind

Press ((_) ll_,sl forward) or :{_)} (rewind) in

stop mode.

To reviewmoviesonthe viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

Indicatorsdisplayedduringplaying

back

For HIN TRV1381338:

34 Playback

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 indicator

[] Tape counter (hour: minute: second)

(Hill! TRV138/338)

[] Hi8 format (HINTRV138/338)

This appears while playing back Hi8 format

tapes.

[] Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)

or tape counter (hour: minute: second)

([t_TRV280)

{J 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 (including another DCR-

TRV280).

Tofast forwardor 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 picturewhile fast

forwarding or rewinding-Skipscan

Keep on pressing :_=)),_ (fast lk_rward) or _)_">

(rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the

tape.

To resume fast lorwarding or rewiMiug, release

the button.

Playback 35

Playingbackwith

ease

- EasyHandycam

Easy Handycam operation allows easy

playback for even first time users by

providing only the basic functions for

playback. Also screen font size increases t_r

easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded

cassette inserted into your camcorder.

EASY

4Play back a tape.

The following btlltons can be operaled.

/,--a, •"/7 a

_ (lasl lorward)/,_) (rewind)

To cancelEasyHandycamoperation

Press EASY again.

ONotes

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.

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 the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT nmde.

Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

EasyHandycam

operation

36 Playback

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 to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

MENU SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial

Yon can choose to display the time code, tape

counter, and other information on the screen.

Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The indicators appear/disappear as you press the

bulton.

"_° Tip

• You can display the screen indicators during

playback on a TV. Select the @ (OTHERS) menu,

[DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58).

playback pause.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to re"

select _ (OTHERS), then press the _-

dial.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [DATA CODE], then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the [DATE/TIME] or [CAM

DATA], then press the dial.

Press MENU.

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Playback 37

Tohide 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==:==:==1will appear.

60rain

[] SteadyShot off

[] Exposure

[] White balance

[] Gain

[] Shutter speed

[] Aperture value

38 Playback

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:

Signal flow

/.......

!iii!!!_!i!i!i!!i_!i!!:_i! _N

_i_ Yellow ...............,

_AUDIi!i!iiiii!ii!iii!iill _ _ VIDEO

y========_

NV connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs

For DTRV280:

A/V OUT jack

A/V OUT

\. ,

Yellow .................

White

Red

® VIDEO

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 audioinputjack)

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 cable (optional) for that

purpose.

40 Playback

CustomizingYourCamcorder

Changingthe menu

settings

You can change various settings or make

detailed adjustments using the menu items

displayed on the screen.

SEUPUSH EXECdial POWERswitch

Turn on the power (p. 15).

Press MENU.

The menu screen appears.

STBY

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the desired menu, then press the

dial.

[] MANUAL SET (p. 42)

_] CAMERA SET (p. 45)

[] PLAYER SET (p. 4'?) (HINTRV138/

338)

[] VCR SET (p. 49) (DTRV280)

LCD SET (p. 51 )

_] TAPE SET (p. 52)

[_ SETUP MENU (p. 55)

_] OTHERS (p. 57)

STBY

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the desired item, then press the

dial.

The a,_ailable menu items vary depending

on the position of the POWER switch.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the desired mode, then press the

dial.

STBY

Press MENU to hide the menu screen.

If you want Io change oflaer items, select

[ _ RETURN] and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 3 to 5.

Customizing Your Camcorder 41

Usingthe

(MANUALSET)menu

- PROGRAMAE/PEFFECT,etc.

You can selec( i(ems listed below in (lie

MANUAL SET menu. To selecl these items,

see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 41).

The default settings are marked with 1:>.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 (}tit.

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 AE.

SPOTLIGHT* Select to prevent people's faces from appearing

(spotlight) ( _ ) excessively white when subjects are lit hy strong

light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.

PORTRAIT (soft Select to bring out the subject such as people or

portrait) _'°( m'3 ) flowers while crealing asoft background.

SPORTS" (sports Select Io minimize shake when shooling fasl-

lesson) (g'_) mo_ing subjects such as in lennis or golf.

BEACH&SKI > Selecl Io l)levent people's rices from appearing

(beach & ski) ( _" ) dark in slrong light or reflected light, such as at a

beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

SUNSETMOON Select Io maintain Ihe almosphere of situalions

*" (sunset & such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks,

moon) (__r) and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE;'* Select when shooting distant subjects such as

(landscape) ([_) 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 is acliusled to 12)cus only on distant subjects.

0Note

• 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

NEG.ART

Select when not using Ihe Picture effect selling.

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 (black-

and-white).

SOLARIZE Select to record/play the picture looking like an

illustration x_ith strong contrast.

SLIM Select to record the picture appearing vertically

expanded. (This efli:ct is not available during

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 during

13layback.)

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!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!iiiiiiii¸

t>ON Selecl Io aulomalicall) activate Ihe eleclronic shulter Io adjust the

shuner speed when recording in brighl conditions.

OFF Selecl when recording wilhoul using the electronic shuner.

44 Customizing Your Camcorder

Usingthe

(CAMERASET)menu

-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).

The default settings are marked with 1>.The

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.

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 enlarged 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.

DOFF Select te deactivate the digital zoom. Up te 20 times zoomis

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.

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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 TV.

Refer also to the marmals supplied with your TV.

111[CINEMA] mode

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 LCDscreen/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=/111mode.

:'-"When veu play a picture ill 4:3 mode it appears as vetl have seen on Ihe LCD screen (51in

the viewfinder.

t>OFF Slandard setting (re recerd pictures te play back on a 4:3 TV). The

recorded picture will nel be _ide.

CINEMA (_6Z9) Select le record a picture te be played back in CINEMA mode.

1 6:9 FULL (_) Select I(5 record a picture 1(5be played back on a 16:9 wide TV.

46 Customizing Your Camcorder

"_° 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_ide-

screen TVs.

• For kli_t TRV338:

The Steady Shet does net work. If you set [16:9 FULL] in the menu settings when the

SteadyShet is working, '_@" flashes and the SteadyShet does net function.

For DTRV280:

You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV

([ 16:9 WIDE] mode).

When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible 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 LCDscreen

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 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.

"_° 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 TRV338/[_TRV280:

You can select this flmction to compensate l\_r camera-shake.

I>ON Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function), lfyou select a

flmction that STEADYSHOT cannot work with, "_ appears.

OFF ( _? ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot flmction.

Select to shoot a stationary sul_ject with a tripod, or when using a

conversion lens/oplional). Natural pictures are produced.

ONote

•For [}TRV280:

Camera-shake cannot be completely compensated lk)r in the lk)llowing cases:

When recording in a dark place

When recording a subject with little contrast to the background

When recording horizontal stripes

When using the zoom

When recording a fast moving subject

When the zoom position is set to the W-end side

When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures

by using the NightShot 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)

48 Customizing Your Camcorder

Usingthe (PLAYER

SET)/ (VCRSET)

menu-HiFiSOUND/EDIT,etc.

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). To select these items, see

"Changing the menu settings" (p. 41).

The defanlt 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.

For DTRV280:

You carl selecl how k_play back audio recorded on a tape ill stereo mode.

I>STEREO Select to play back astere() tape or dual sound track tape with main

and sub sol.ind.

1 Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel sound or a dual

souM track tape with main sound.

2 Select to play back a stere() tape with the right channel sound or a dual

sound track tape with sub sound.

0Notes

• 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.

For HiN TRV 138/338:

Picture degradation is minimized when you dub or edit a tape using the camcorder

as tile playback device.

t>OFF Select this for no compensation.

ON Select to minimize picture degradation.

0Note

• The setting returns Io [OFF] when you disconnect the pox_cr source from your calncordcr

l_)rmore than 5 minules.

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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 STI (the originally recorded sound)

and ST2.

0 Notes

• You cannot a([just sound recorded in 16 bit radio mode.

• Only the originally recorded sound will be heard x_hcn you disconnect the power source

frolil your camcorder lk)r illOlL_than 5 rain/ires.

50 Customizing Your Camcorder

Usingthe (LCD

SET)menu-LCDe.L. CD

COLOR,etc.

You can select the items listed below in the

LCD SET menu. To select these items, see

"Changing the menn settings" (p. 41).

The default 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.

See page 16 for details.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. The recorded picture

will not be affccted by this setting.

I>BRT NORMAL StaMard brightness.

BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen.

0Notes

• 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.

w,.

€'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.

Low intensity _ High intensity

Customizing Your Camcorder 51

Usingthe (TAPE

SET)menu-FRAMEREC/

INT.REC,etc.

You can select items listed below in the TAPE

SET menu. To select items, see "Changing the

menu settings" (p. 41 ).

The default sett[]gs 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.

t>SP (_ ) Select to record in the SP (StandaM Play) mode on a cassette.

LP ( EP ) Select to increase the recording time from that of the SP mode 12times

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.

0Notes

•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 to get the best possible

recording.

When you select [ORC TO SET] in the menu sett[]gs, [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 acassette, 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 tape.

• For ibout 8 seconds al er _: (pl ly) is pressed.

• For about 8 seconds after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is pressed Io

display Ihe screen indicalors.

• For the period of tape rewinding, lk)rwarding or piclure search.

Selecl to ahvays display the remaining lape indicalor.

For DTRV280:

You can record pictures wilh a slop-motion animated elfecl by alternately frame

recording and lhen moving lhe subject a liltle.

DOFF

Select to record in the standard recording mode.

Select to record pictures using the frame recording function.

"l Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ON], then

press the dial.

2Press 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.

4Move the suhjeet and repeat step 3.

0Notes

• When yOLIuse lramc recording continuously, the remaining tape time _ill not bc indicated

correctly.

• The last scene _ill be longer than other scenes.

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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], then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [INTERVAL], then press the

dial.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time

(30 seconds, 1, 5, 10 minutes), then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [REC TIME], then press the

dial.

[5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time

(0.5, 1, 1.5, 2seconds), then press the dial.

6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ _ RETURN], then press the

dial.

7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ON], then press the dial.

8 Press MENU to hide the menu settings.

fO [i_1tlashes.

9 Press REC START/STOP.

The interval recording starts.

_[_ lights up during interval recording.

To cancel recording, set to [OFF] in the menu settings.

0Note

• 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 maybc ableto record clearpictureseven if Ihe light

changes (p. 29).

• You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 57).

54 Customizing Your Camcorder

Usingthe (SETUP

MENU)-CLOCKSET SBSTREAM/

LANGUAGE,etc.

You can selecl items listed below in Ihe SETUP

MENU. To select items, see "Changing the

menu settings" (p. 41).

The defanlt 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.

You can set the date and time (p. 17).

For HilN TRV 1381338:

You can automatically record the date once a day for 10 seconds after you start

recording.

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.

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, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.

When you remove a cassette from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA

mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 milmtes.

t>ON Select to see an overview of tile functions available such as x_hen you

are using this camcorder for the first time.

OFF Select when you do not intend to use file [DEMO MODEl.

0 Note

• You can vie_ the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to OFF.

"_" Tips

•The demonstration will bc stlspendcd ill situations such as those described below.

When a cassette is inserted.

When a mode other than CAMERA is selected.

• If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 mini when the camcorder is used on tile battery pack, the

pm_er will be turned off after apwoximately 5 minutes (p. 57).

56 Customizing Your Camcorder

Usingthe

(OTHERS)menu-woR,,

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

power mode ol your cal_Dcorder. The screen

shows the items you can operate at the moment.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

For DTRV280:

t>OFF

DATE/TIME

CAM DATA

Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during

playback.

Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37)

Select to display the camera setting data during playback, lp. 37)

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 to 0. the

clock returns to the originally set time. 3

I>MELODY 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>5min 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

0Note

• 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

Connectingto a VCR

For HINTRV138/338:

A/V OUT ack

You can create a copy of the picture recorded

on your camcorder on other recording

devices (p. 61).

For _TRV280, you can also record the

picture from a VCR to a tape on your

camcorder (p. 66).

Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown

in the following illustration.

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

_i VIDEO

AUDIO

Black ................I

VCRs

Signal flow

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Dubbing/Editing 59

For DTRV280:

A/V OUT jack

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

i.LINKcable (optional)

DV Interface

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

>, flow

/ signal

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 tOa 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.

Touse an i.LINKcable 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. Note

® VIDEO

_)UD,O

VCRs

Red

that you cannot record the picture and sound

separately. For details, see page 97.

60 Dubbing/Editing

Dubbingto another

tape

You can copy and edit the picture played

back on your camcorder to other recording

devices (such as VCRs).

Connect your VCR to your camcorder

as a recording device (p. 59, 60).

Prepare your VCR for recording.

• Insert a cassette 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.

Start the playback on your camcorder,

and record it on the VCR.

Refer to Ihe operating instructions supplied

with your VCR lk_rdelails.

When the dubbing is finished, stop

your camcorder and the VCR.

O 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).

• For DTRV280:

When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via

the _ DV Interface, you cannot record the title or

indicators.

• For D)TRV280:

Pictures edited with Picture 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.

Tip

• For _"|t[_ TRVI38/338:

To prevent deterioration of pictures, set [EDIT] to

[ONI in the _ (PLAYER SET) menu before

dubbing (p. 49).

Dubbing/Editing 61

Dubbinga tape easily

- EasyDubbing(NiNTRV138/338)

You can control VCR for clubbing with your

camcorder easily with the VCR connected to

the camcorder.

Follow the steps below when you are

performing the Easy Dubbing for the first

time. You can skip this setting if you have set

up the VCR by the following procedure

before.

0Note

•You cannol perlk)rm Ihe Easy Dubbing on a VCR

that does nol support [IR SETUP] codes.

Connect your VCR to your camcorder

as arecording device (p. 60).

Prepare your VCR fbr recording.

• Insert a casselte for recording.

• Set Ihe inpul selector to input mode, if

your VCR has one.

Prepare your camcorder for playhack.

• Insert a cassette for editing.

• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly Io

selecl Ihe PLAY/EDIT mode.

Press EASY DUB.

EASY DUBBING o:oo:oo

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SETUP

NORMAL

[EASY DUB]:END

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [SETUP], then press the dial.

EASY DUBBING 0:00:00

SETUP a

PAUSE MODE

I_ TEST

_RETURN

NORMAL

[EASY BUB]:END

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [IR SETUP], 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).

7Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the [IR SETUP] code of your

VCR, then press 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 EXEC dial to

select [PAUSE MODE], then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your VCR for details on operation.

62 Dubbing/Editing

0Point the infrared ray emitter of your

camcorder towards the remote sensor

on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12

in.) away, with no ohstructions.

Remote sensor

Infrared ray

emitter ...............

VCR

_ Set the VCR to recording pause.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [IR TEST], then press the dial.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.

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 the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [_ RETURN], then press the

dial.

[IR SETUP]codelist

The following lie SETUP] codes are recorded

on your camcorder by default. (lt is set al "3" us

the default setting.)

Manufacturing [!R SETUP] code

company

Sony 1,2,3,4,5,6

Admiral IM. Wards) 89

Aiwa 47, 54, 80

Akai 49, 51

Audio Dynamic 21,35

Bell&Hex_elliM. Wards) 36

Breksenic 21,70, 82

Canon 77, 78

Citizen 47

Craig 47, 73

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

Funai 8(1

General Electric 8.32*. 77, 94:'-, 101

Geldstar_G 47

GO VIDEO 71

Hitachi 8, 42, 78

HQ 40

Instant Replay 77, 78

JC Penny 8, 21,33, 35_ 36, 42, 77

JVC 12, 13, 14.21,33, 35

Kenx_ eed 21,33, 35, 47

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

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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 73

Samsung 24, 24:_, 32, 32:'-,41,94,

94*

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

Tashiro 47

Tatung 21,33, 35

Teac 21,33, 35, 8(}

Technics 77, 78

Toshiba 7, 40, 49

Wards 37, 47, 88, 89, 95

Yamaha 21,33, 35, 36

Zenith 95

:'-TV/VCR component

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 EXEC dial to

select [TITLE SEL], then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the desired title, then press the

dial.

The title liashes.

3 Change [COLOR] (color), [SIZE]

(size), or [BACK COL.] (back ground

color) as necessary.

If you do not need to change them, go to

Step 3 (p. 65).

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[COLOR], ISlZE1, or IBACK COL.1,

then press tile dial. Tile selected item

appears on the screen.

2Turn 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.

64 Dubbing/Editing

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [OK], then press the dial.

The title lighls up.

ooooo

NORMAL

O Notes

• You can put atitle 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]

You can choose either normal recording

([NORMAL]) or interval recording

([PREVIEW]).

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [MODE SEL], then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [NORMAL] or [PREVIEW],

then press the dial.

When you select [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.

[a] ' 5 s , 5 s .......

[b] _ ........

| ' |........

a. Recording lime (VCR)

b. Waiting time (VCR[

c. Playback time [camcorder)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHI_

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are

connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [START], then press the dial.

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Dubbing/Editing 65

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and

VCR stop automatically.

Then the display returns to tile Easy

Dubbing initial screen.

Tostopdubbingduringediting

Press ,'(]_'., (stop) on your camcorder.

Toquit EasyDubbing

Press EASY DUB.

{J Note

•[NOT READY[ appears on Ihe screen when

[START] is nol caMed oul.

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 can only record from an NTSC

source. For example, European video or TV

prognmls (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded

correctly. See page 94 fi)r details 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 to

select the PLAY/EDIT nmde.

right simultaneously on your

camcorder, then immediately press

' your camcorder.(pause) on

4 Start playing the cassette on your

VCR.

The picture played on the connected device

appears on the LCD screen of your

canlcorder.

Press {_) (pause) at the point you

want to start recording.

Press :_ (stop) to stop recording.

"_° Tip

•DVmNappears when you connecl your camcoMcr

and olher devices via an i.LINK cable. (This

indicalor may also appear on yoglr TV.)

66 Dubbing/Editing

Dubbingselected

scenesfroma tape

- Digital programediting (D TRV280)

You can select up to 20 scenes (programs)

and record them in the desired order to other

recording device such as VCR.

Delete unwanted scene

Change the order

Results of editing

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 if you have set up the VCR by the

following procedure before.

O 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 VCR to the camcorder

as a recording device (p. 60).

You can use either the A/V connecting

cable or the i.L1NK cable to make the

connection. The dubbing procedure is

easier with the i.L1NK connection.

Prepare your VCR.

•Insert a cassette lor recording.

• Set Ihe input selector 1o input mode, if

your VCR has one.

Prepare your camcorder (playing

device).

•Insert a cassette for editing.

• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/ED1T mode.

Press MENU.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select @ (OTHERS), then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [VIDE() EDIT], then press the

dial.

7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [EDIT SET], then press the dial.

qlDEOEDr.r_r_ETEDITIR 0:08:55:o6

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [CONTROL], then press the

dial.

€:J

gD.

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Dubbing/Editing 67

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [i.LINK] or [IR], then press the

dial.

When connecting with an i.LINK

cable

Alter selecting [i.LINK], go on to "Step 2:

Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR"

(p. 68).

When connecting with an A/V

connecting cable

Alter selecting [IR], R)llow the procedure

described in "To set the [IR SETUP] code

(p. 68).

Toset 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

1Turn the SEL_USH EXEC dial to select

[IR SETUP], then press the dial.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, then

press the dial.

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

the manufacturer of your VCR, try each

code and find the most appropriate one.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[PAUSEMODE], then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

the mode to cancel recording pause on

the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your VCR l\_r details on operation.

5Point the infrared ray emitter of your

camcorder towards the remote sensor on

your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.)

away, with no obstructions.

6 Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set

the VCR to recording pause.

7Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[IR TEST], then press the dial.

8Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[EXECUTE], then press the dial.

The recording 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.

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 if you have set up your VCR

before using the following procedure.

You can adjust the synchronization of your

camcorder and the VCR to avoid not

recording the starting scene.

IRemove the cassette from your

camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper

to take notes.

Set the VCR to recording pause mode.

Skip this step if you have selected [i.L1NK]

in step 9 on p. 68.

0Note

•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.

68 Dubbing/Editing

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [ADJ TEST], then press the dial.

4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [EXECUTE], 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.

Rewind the tape on your VCR, then

play back in slow mode.

5 opening numbers lor each [IN] and

closing numbers lk_reach [OUTIappear.

Take a note of the opening numerical

value of each [IN] and the closing

number value of each [OUT], then

calculate the average numerical value

for each [IN] and [OUT].

7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

7, ,7

select [ CUT-IN ], then press the dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the average numerical value of

[IN], then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording

is set.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select ["CUT-OUT"], then press the

dial.

@Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select the average numerical value of

[OUT], then press the dial.

The calculated stop posit ion lkwrecording is

sel.

_ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [ _RETURN], then press the

dial.

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.

Prepare a cassette.

Insert a tape to be played back into the

C_llncorder.

Insert a cassette [k)r recording into your

VCR.

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Dubbing/Editing 69

Press MENU.

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select @ (OTHERS), then press the

dial.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [VIDEO EDIT], then press the

dial.

Search for the heginning of the first

scene that you want to record on your

camcorder, then pause playhack.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [MARK], 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.

"7 Search (br the end of the first scene

that you want to record on your

camcorder, then pause playhack.

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The ending point ollhe first program is sel,

and Ille lower part of the program mark

changes to lighl blue.

Repeat steps 5 to 8and create

programs.

0Set your VCR to the recording pause.

Skip this step if your camcorder is connected

via an i.L1NK cable.

_ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [START], then press the dial.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.

A search lor the beginning of the first

program starts, then the recording starts.

[SEARCH] appears during search and

[EDITING] appears during editing.

SCENEVIDEOEDiTiNG EDIT1/1 _ 0:00:06:001imP;CANCEL [MENU];END

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, press {_ (stop).

70 Dubbing/Editing

Toend Digital programediting

Press MENU.

Tosave a programwithoutusingit to

record

Press MENU in step I 1.

The program is stored in memory until the

cassette is ejected.

To erase programs

1Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Recording the

selected scenes as programs" (p. 69).

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[UNDO] or [ERASE ALL], then press

the dial.

When you select [UNDO]

You can erase tile last set pt'ogrmn.

When you select [ERASE ALL]

You can erase all the programs.

3Turn 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.

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.

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Dubbing/Editing 71

Usingwithyour computer

Features

(D TRV280)

When you install the Picture Package software

on a Windows computer from tile supplied CD=

ROM, you can enjoy tile l\)llowing operations

by connecting your camcorder to your

computer.

SoRware and features available t\)r Macintosh

computers differ from those available l\)r

Windnws computers. Fnr details, relier to

chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on CD-ROM.

For "First Step Guide," see the next section.

"_" 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, see "First Step

Guide."

Music Video/Slideshow Producer

You can select your f._vorite movies and still

images ft'(m) pictures saved nn your computer

and easily create a shnrt original vide() or slide

show with added music and visual styles.

Automatic Music Video Producer

You can easily create a short original vide() with

added music and visual styles using pictures

recorded on a tape.

Copying tape to Video CD

You cm) import the entire contents of a tape to

create a vide() CD.

Save the images on CD-R

You can save pictures copied onto a computer to

a CD-R.

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

"First Step Guide' is an instruction manual you

Call refer tO OUyour 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," then l\_llow the instructions.

The Help guide explains all tire functions of all

the software applications. Refer to tile Help

guide for t__trtherdetailed operations after

reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly.

To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on

the screen.

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 98, USB Streauling is not

supported.

hi Windows 98 and Windows 98SE, DV

capturing is not supported.

• 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

product is based on DirectX technology. 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 required for

installation: 500 MB or more

Available flee hard disk space recomlneuded:

6 GB or more (depending on file size of the

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

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)

(to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive

(You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD.

For tile compatible drive, visit the lollowiug

URL: http://www.ppackage.conl/)

For Macintoshusers

0Note

•V_711ell yotl connect .vour CaUlcorder to a _lacilltosh

computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy

pictures recorded ona tape to the computer. To copy

recordings from atape, 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 required lot

installation 250 MB or nlore

Available free hard disk space recommended:

4 GB or more (depending on the size of the

image files edited)

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Using with your computer 73

t--

•Display:MiuimmnI024x768dots,32000

colors(thisproductwillnotoperatecorrectly

atlessthan1024x768dotsor256colors.)

•Application:QuickTime4orlater

(QuickTime5recommended)

•Other:Discdrive

Installing the

software and "First

StepGuide" 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 on tlle

OS system you are using.

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 aWindo_ 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/WindowsXP

Log on as Adminislrators for inslallalion.

I Confirm that your camcorder is not

connected to the computer.

Turn on the computer.

Close all applications running on the

computer belk_re installing tile software.

3Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of

your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear

1Double-click [My Computer].

2Double-dick [P1CTUREPACKAGE]

(Disc drive).*

:-Drive names (such as (E:)) may val3' depending

on the computer.

4 Click [Install].

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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.

Select the language for the application

to be installed, then click [Next].

Click [Next].

"_i Read [License Agreement], check [I

accept the terms of the license

agreement] when you agree, then click

[Next].

Select where to save the software, then

click [Next].

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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.

1Read [License Agreement], then click

[Next].

OSelect the language for "First Step

Guide" to be installed, then click

[Next[.

Depending on the computer, this screen

may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to

step 12.

2 Click [Nexl].

3 Click [Finish].

_ Click [Next] to install the "First Step

Guide."

2Click [Next], then follow the on-screen

instructions to install ImageMixer

VCD2.

4Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.] is checked, then click

[Finish].

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

I 1-12) appear on the desktop.

If youhaveany questions about Picture

Package

Contact information is lisled on page 78.

Ill_i Douhle-click [IMXINST.SIT] in the

folder it was copied to.

8 Douhle-click the unzipped

[ImageMixerVCD2 Install].

When the user acceptance screen is

displayed, enter your name and

password.

The inslalhttion of lmageMixer VCD2

starts.

For details on how to use hnageMixer VCD2

re[_r to Ihe software's on-line help.

Confirm that your camcorder is not

connected to the computer.

Turn on the computer.

Close all applications runlfing on the

computer belk)re installing the software.

Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of

your computer.

4Double-click CD-ROM icon.

Copy "FirstStepGuide.pdf," stored in

the desired language in the

[FirstStepGuide] folder, to your

computer.

Copy [IMXINST.SIT] in the [MAC]

folder of the CD-ROM to a folder of

your choice.

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Using with your computer 77

Using"First Step

Guide"

(D TRV280)

Startingupona 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].

= 7;

Startingupona Macintoshcomputer

Double=click "First StepGuide.pd f."

"_° 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:

http://x_x_w.adobe.com/

Pixela User Support Center

Pixela Home Page

Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/

Macintosh: http://www.hnageMixer.com/

- North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:

+I-213-341-()163

Europe (U.K.) Telephone:

+44-1489-564-764

- Asia (Philippines) Telephone:

+63-2-43841090

OnCopyrights

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

each country/region. Except to tl_e extent

expressly permitted by applicable laws, you are

not permitted to use (including, without

limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing,

uploading, transmitting 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.

License of Picture Package by Sony

Corporation would not be construed as

conli_rriug to you by implication, estoppel or

otherwise, any license or right to use the Music

Contents.

Ontrademarks

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat

are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and/or other countries.

• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsofl, Windows and Windows Media are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

78 Using with your computer

• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS,

PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

• eMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• QuickTime and tile QuickTime logo are

trademarks of Apple Computer, lnc.

• Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, luc.

• Toast is a trademark of Roxio, Inc.

• Macromedia and Macromedia 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

inanual.

Creatinga DVD

(DirectAccessto

"Click to DVD")

(E_TRV280)

l o i.LINK (IEEE1394)

connector

},-,, i.LINK cable

(optional)

to [ DV

Interface

BURN DVD/VCD

O Note

• You can only use an i.LINK cable R)r Ihis operation.

You cannol use a USB cable.

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.

t-"

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The following procedures describe how to

create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape.

For system and operation reqtfirements, visit the

Rqlowing URL:

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Using with your computer 79

Europe

http://www.vaio-link.com/

- USA

http://ww w.ita.sel.sony.com/support/

dvimag/

- Asia Pacific Regional

http://ww w.css.ap.sony.com/

Korea

htt p://sc s.sony.co.kr/

- Taiwan

http://vaio-ouline.sony.com/tw/vaio/

China

http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/

- Thailand

http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html

- Latin America

htt p://vaio-onliue.sony.com/

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."

1Turn on the computer.

2Click the start menu, then select tAll

Programs].

3Select [Click to DVD] from the programs

displayed, then click [Click to DVD

Automatic Mode Launcher].

[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]

starts up.

"_° 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 running with an

i.L1NK.

Prepare the power source for your

camcorder, then slide the POWER

switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/

EDIT mode.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power

source since it takes a t_w hours to create a

DVD.

Insert a recorded cassette into your

camcorder.

Connect your camcorder to a

computer via an i.LINK cahle

(optional).

0 Note

• WZhen you connect your c_lmcordL, r to ;i

cOlUl)lltcr, lu_lke su rc you inscr[ 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 DVD/VCD.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [DVD] on the [SELECT DISC],

then press 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.

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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.

80 Using with your computer

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.

Press BURN DVDP¢CD to finish

creating a DVD.

The disc tray comes out automatically.

•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.

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.

Tocancel the operation

Press BURN DVD/VCD.

ONotes

•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.

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Using with your computer 81

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your

camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problmn

persists, remove the power source and

contact your Sony dealer.

If "C:U1UI:UWI" is displayed on the LCD

screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis

display function is activated. See page 92 for

details.

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The pm_er does not turn on. • The battery pack is disclmrgcd, running low, or not attached to the

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 +Disconnect the AC Adaptor from tile wall outlet or remove tile battery

when the power ixset to on. pacL then reconnect it d'ler about 1 minute. If the lhnctions still donot

work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. (Ifyou press

the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting are reset.)

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The CH(-; (charge) lamp does not +Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp ',till does

light while the batteUpack is being not light up, then it indicates that no pm_er ixsupplied from the wall

charged, outlet.

• The battery charge is completed. (p. 12)

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while +Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem

the batte Upack ixbeing charged, persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact

your Sony dealer. The batte Upack may be damaged. (p. 12)

The battery pack is quickly • The temper iture of the environment is too low, or the batte Upack has

discharged, not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.

+Fully charge the batte Uagain. If the pmblmn persists, replace the

battery pack x_itha new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)

The remaining battery time indicator • The temperature of the environment ix too high or too low, or the batte U

does not indicate the correct time. pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.

+Fully charge the batte Uagain. If Ihe problem persists, replace the

battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)

The power turns off frequently • A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the

although the remaining battery batteUpack has not been charged enough.

indicator indicates that the battery +Fully charge the batte Uagain to correct the indication. (p. 12)

,ack has enough power to operate.

82 Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The po_ er abruptly turns off. •IA.SHUT OFF] in tile @ (OTHERS) menu is set to 15min]. (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 +Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.

camcorder is connected to the AC Then, connect it again.

Adaptor.

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Cassette cannot be @:cted from tile +Make sure tile power source ibattery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected

compartment, correctly. (p. 12)

+Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12)

+Attach a charged batte Upack to the camcorder. (p. 12)

Cassette is not ejected even _hen the +Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 99)

cassette lid is open.

The remaining tape indicator is not +Set [[_ REMAIN] to ION] in the _ (TAPE SET) menu to always

displayed, 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 +The camcorder is in [DEMO MODEl. (The [DEMO MODEl is

screen, 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 +Close the LCD paneh The picture is nol displayed in tlle viewfinder

disappeared. _hen the LCD panel is ()pen. (p. 16)

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Troubleshooting 83

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Tlw tape does not stml _qlen you .+Slide the POWER sx_itch to turn on the CAMERA lamp. (p. 15)

,ress REC START/STOP. .+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. (p. 99)

The po_er abruptly turns off. • [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 pack is discharged. (p. 12)

For HIN TRV338/_}TRV280: +Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the _ (CAMERA SET) menu.

The SteadyShot does not fimction. (p. 48)

+Set [16:9 WIDE[ to [OFF] ill the _ (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 46)

The auto focus does not functkm. +Press FOCUS to enable auto focus. (p. 29)

'+The recording conditions are not suitable lbr auto focus. Adjust the lbcus

mamlally. (p. 29)

A vertical band appe irs when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is

recording candlelight or electric light too high. This is not a inalfunction.

in the dark.

A vertical band appears when • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a inalfimction.

recording a bright subject.

The color of the picture is not "+Deactivate Ihe Nigh(Shot phls function. (p. 28)

correctly displayed.

Picture appears too bright on the "+Deactivate Ibe Nigh(Shot plus fimction in bright places. (p. 28)

screem and the subject does not "+Cancel the back light fimction. (p. 27)

appear on [he screen.

The shutter sound is not heard. "+Set [BEEP] to [MELODY[ or [NORMAL[ ill the {_ (OTHERS) menu.

(p. 57)

For [_[_'_ TRV338/_}TRV280: "+Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] in the _ /CAMERA SET) menu.

Black bands appe ir when you record (p. 48)

TV SCl'eL'n OF comptlter screen.

Flickering or changes in color occurs. "+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 AE] in this case. (p. 42)

END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected afler recording.

• The cassette is ne_ and has nothing recorded.

END SEARCH does not work • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is

correctly, not a malfunction.

84 Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The buill-in light_ does nol funclion. .+Press LIGHT repeatedly to seh:cl _C_{}N- I

-)'If the problen/presists, conlact your Son) dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility. I

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Cannot play hack. .+If the tape has reached the on& rescind the tape. (p. 34)

Horizontal lines appear on the .+Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)

)icture. The displayed pictures are •For Hi_ TRV138/338:

not clear or do not appear. The television's video channel is not a([justed correctly.

No sound or ()lily a ]ox_ sound is

heard.

.+A@ist it. (p. 39)

.+For Hi[_ TRV 138/338:

Set ]EDIT] to [OFF] in the [_ (PLAYER SET) menu. (p. 49)

.+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)

.+Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)

•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.

• The cassette was Ejected after recording.

• The cassette is nex_and has nothing recorded.

• There is a blank section in the begimdng or middle of the tape. This is

not a ma]fllnCtion.

• The tape is recorded in the Hi8 t"HN/standard 8 mm [_ system.

The sound breaks off.

For DTRV280:

"---" is displayed on the screen.

END SEARCH does not work.

END SEARCH does not work

correctly.

For [:_TRV280:

The picture does not appear on the

screen _hen playing back a tape.

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 ma]fllnCtion.

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Troubleshooting 85

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Cannot dub correctly using the A/V +Set [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the @ (OTHERS) menu. (p. 58)

connecting cable.

For I_TRV280: • The input signal is not NTSC. (p. 66)

Pictures from connected devices are

not displayed correctly.

For [}TRV280:

Digital program editing does not

function.

For _.)TRV280:

The VCR is not responding properly

during Digital program editing when

it is connected via an i.LINK cable.

For }'[i [] TRV 1381338:

Easy Dubbing 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.

+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.

• 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)

86 Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

For p_TRV280: +Disconnect tlw cable from tlw computer and camcorder, then conm:ct it

The computer does not recognize again firmly.

vour calllcorder. _ _ -I'Disconnecl the USB device olher Ihan Ihe keyboard Ihe mouse and the

camcorder from the computer.

+Disconnect tile cable from Ihe computer and camcorder, restart the

computer, then connect them again correctly.

For _)TRV280: +Set tile computer display as follows:

An error message appears when you Windows: 800 x 600 dots or more, High Color 116 bits, 65/)00 colors

)lace the CD-ROM in your computer, or more)

Macintosh: I 024 x 768 dots or more, 32 000 colors or more

For [)TRV281h +Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then

You cannot view the pictures the connect it again.

camcorder is seeing on the computer. +Slide the POWER s_itch to select the CAMERA mode, set [USB

_ STREAM] to [ON] in the (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only when

connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable)

For [_TRV280: +Disconnect tile cable lron/Ihe computer, turn on the camcorder, then

You cannot view the pictures connect it again.

recorded on a tape on the computer. +Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY_DIT mode, set

[_ _ [USB STREAM] to [ON] in the _ (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only

when connecting to the Windows computer x_ith a USB cable)

For [}TRV280: -)When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a

You cannot view the pictures USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.

recorded on a tape on the Macintosh To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer

computer. [_ with an i.LINK cable and use the slandard software in the OS.

=_ continued

Troubleshooting 87

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

For _ TRV280: '+The USB dri_ cr has been registered incorrectly as the computer was

The image does not appear on the connected to your camcorder before the installation of Ihe USB driver

screen of the Windows computer was completed. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver

when using Ihe USB cable. _ correclly.

For Windows 98*/Windows 988E/Windows Me

':_When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using acomputer, the

operation is not guaranteed on Window s 98.

1Check that your eameorder is connected to a computer.

2 right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].

The [System Properties] screen appears.

3 Click the [Device Manager] tab.

4 If devices below are already installed, right-click them,

then click [remove] to delete them.

For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a

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 Serial Bus

Controller] fMder

5When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,

click [OK].

6Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the

USB cable, then restart the computer.

7Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.

8Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver

again.

1Double-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 2000

The image does not appearon the Log on as Administrators.

screen of the Windows compuler 1Check that )'our cameorder is connected to a computer.

when using Ihc USB cable. 2Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].

The [System Properties] screen appears.

3Click the [Hardware] tab.

4 Click [Device Manager].

5Click [View], then click [Devices by type].

6If devices below are already installed, right-click them,

then click [Uninstall] to delete them.

For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a

tape

• [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus

Controller] [older

• [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound. vide() and game

controller] IMder

• [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] lolder

7When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,

click [OK].

8Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the

USB cable, then restart the computer.

{} Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.

10 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver

again.

1Double-click [My Computer].

2Right-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.

-_ continued

Troubleshooting 89

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

For DTRV280:

The image does not appear on the

For Windows XP

Log on as Administrators.

1Check that your eameorder is connected to a computer.

2Click [Start].

3Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].

The [System Properties] screen appears.

4Click the [Hardware] tah.

5Click [Device Manager].

6Click [View], then click [Devices by type].

7If devices below are already installed, right-click them,

then click [Uninstall] to delete them.

For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a

tape

• [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus

Controller] lblder

• [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game

controllers] folder

• [USB Device] in the [Other devices] tblder

8When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,

click [OK].

9 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the

USB cable, then restart the computer.

10 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.

11 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver

again.

1Double-click [My Computer].

2Right-click [P1CTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*.

* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vaUdepending on the computer.

3 Click [Open].

4 Double-click [Driver].

5 Double-click [Semp.exe].

ONote

•Deleting anylhing other Ihan [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio

Device], and [USB Device] may cause malfiu_ction of your computer.

'+You cannot start the simple operation settings while the USB cable is

connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.

screen of the Windows computer

when using Ihe USB cable.

For _}TRV280:

Cannot start Easy Handycam with

USB connected] appears on the

screen of your canlcorder.

90 Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

For DTRV280:

There is no sound when the

camcorder is connected to the

Windows c()mputer via a USB cable.

+Change the settings lk)ryour computer environment as described in the

following procedures:

1Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows

XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB

Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool].

2Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen.

3Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next], then click

[Done].

For DTRV280:

The movie is not smooth during USB

streaming.

{J Note

• Sound is not supported on Windows 98.

+Change the settings as described in the follox_ ing procedures:

1Select [Startl, [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows

XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB

Streaming Tooll, then start up [USB Streaming Tooll.

2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video

quality].

3Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Nextl, then click

[Done].

For [_TRV280: +Close Picture Packag< then restarl the Windows computer.

Picture Package does not function

correctly.

For DTRV280: +Close Picture Package on your Windows computer first, then sol the

An error message appears while POWER switch on your camcorder to another mode.

operating Picture Package.

For [_TRV280: +For the compatible drive, visit the following URL:

The CD-R drive is not recognized or http:/A_w.ppackage.com/

data cannot be written on the CD-R in

Picture Package Auto Vide(),

Producer, CD Backup or VCD

Maker.

For [ITRV280: +Refer to "First Step Guide '' in PDF. For copying Ihe PDF file, see

"First Step Guide" is not displayed page 78.

correctly.

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 (Self-

diagnosis display)

r\z (Battery level warning)

[] (Moisture condensation warning) '_

(Warning indicator pertaining to

the tape)

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" battery pack is being used.

Use an "InfoLITHIUM" batte Upack. (p. 96)

C:21:ff]ff]

.+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 cassette (optional). (p. 99)

C:31:E]E] /C:32:E]E]

-)Symptoms that are not described 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. Reconnect it again and operate your

camcorder igain.

.+Change the tape.

'+Press the RESET button and operate your camcorder again.

E:61:r-IV_ /E:g2:r-lr-I

"+Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

lnlk)rm them of the 5-digit code, which starts from '%."

•The battery pack is nearly used up.

• Depending on the operating, environmentah or battery conditions, the

r\_ indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes

remaining.

"+t_ject the cassette, set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for

about 1 hour with tile cassette lid open. lp. 99)

Slow flashing:

• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.

• No cassette is inserted.*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95)*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run otlt. :_

92 Troubleshooting

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 messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situalion.

Subjects Indications Corrective ActionsiReferences

Battery Use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack. +Sec page 96.

Batter)' level ix low. +Charge the battel3'. (p. 12)

Old battery. Use a new one. +So*: page 96

Re-attach the power source.

Moisture [] --_ Moisture condensation, l_ject the cassette +See page 99.

condensation [] Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. +So*: page 99.

CassetteAape _ Insert a cassette. +So*: page 18.

Reinsert the cassette. +The cassette might be damage& etc.

--_ The tape is locked - check the tab. +See page 95.

The tape has reached the end.

Others Cannot record due to copyright 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 wilh USB connected

Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation +See page 26 and 36.

USB invalid during Easy Handycam +Press SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Troubleshooting 93

AdditionalInformation

Usingyourcamcorder

abroad

Powersupply

You can use your camcorder in any country/

region using the AC Adaptor supplied with

your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V,

50/60 Hz.

Use a commercially available AC plug

adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the

design of the wall outlet [b].

[AC-L15A/L15B

Simple setting of ¢1o¢kby time

difference

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 @ (OTHERS) menu. then set the time

difference (p. 57).

OnIV 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 system-

based TV (see R}llowing list) with the AUDIO/

VIDEO input jack.

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.

94 Additional Information

Usablecassette

tapes

You carl use standard 8 mm N and Hi8 t'liIN,

Digital8 D video cassettes on your camcoMer.

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 in the

Hi8 [eliN system correctly 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

8 mm [_ system cmncorder. (120 minutes of

recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP

mode.)

T0 preventa blank secti0nfrom being

made onthe tape

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of tire

recorded section bel\>re you begin the next

recording in tire case you have played back the

tape.

If there is a blank section or discontinuous

signals on your tape, re-record ['rom tire

beginning to the end of the tape as described

above.

When you play back

If the cassette you play back on your camcorder

contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to

a tape in another video camera connected to

your camcorder.

For DTRV280:

When you record

You cannot record software on your

camcorder that contains copyright

control signals for copyright protection

of software.

[Canm)t record dne to copyright protection.]

appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen

if you try to record such software.

Your camcorder does m}t record copyright

control signals on the tape when it records.

Noteson use

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab ,,m the cassette to set

to SAVE.

REC: The cassette can be recorded.

SAVE: The casselte calmot be recorded (write-

protected).

When labeling the cassette

Be sure to place the label only on the locations

as shown in the following illustration so as m)t

to cause malfunction of your camcorder.

Labeling position

After using the cassette

Rewind tire tape to the beginning to avoid

distortion of the picture or tire sound. The

cassette should then be put in its case. and stored

in an upright position.

videoHiS, DigitalS, [}_, Hi[_ and D are

trademarks.

Additional Information 95

Aboutthe

"InfoLITHIUM"

batterypack

This unit is compatihle with the

"lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your

camcorder operates only with the

'InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

"lufoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have

the ('_ tmoUTHJUM0 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.

Tocharge the batterypack

• Be sure to charge tile battery pack hel\_re you

start using your camcorder.

• We recommend 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.

Touse the batterypack effectively

• Battery pack perfimnance decreases when the

surrounding temperature 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 to use the battery pack for

a longer time.

96 Additional Information

Put tile battery pack in a pocket to warm it

up, and insert it in your camcorder right

hel\tre you start taking shots.

Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-

QM71D/QM91D (optional).

• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a l?'equent

playback, fast %rward or rewind operation

wears out the battery pack faster. We

recommend using a large capacity battery

pack: NP-QM71D/QM91D (optional).

• Be sure to set the POWER switch to (CHG)

OFF when not recording or playing hack on

your camcorder. The battery pack is also

consnlned when your canlcorder is in

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.

Aboutremainingbatterytime 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

be indicated correcdy. Note, however, that the

battery indication will not be restored if it is

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 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 batterypack

• 11the hattery pack is not used lor a long time,

lully charge the battery pack attd use it on your

camcorder once a year to maintain proper

flmctiou.

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 @ (OTHERS) menu (p. 57) and leave

yourcamcorderintaperecordingstandby

untilthepowergoesoff.

Aboutbatterylife

•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.

"lnfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

Abouti.LINK

The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-

compliant DV Interface. This section describes

the i.L1NK standard and its ligatures.

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 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

0Note

•Normally, only one device can he connected to this i,

unil with Ihe i.LINK cable. When connecting this --'_'.

¢D

unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or

more DV lnterf ices, refer to the operating

instructions of the device to be connected. _"

• 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 1394is an internationalstandard standardized

by the Instituteof 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" in

the operating instructions 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 means

that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

Touse 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 computer) as

well as to video device.

Before connecting this unit to your computer,

make sure that application software supported

by this unit is already installed on your

computer.

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 requiredi.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.L1NK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable

(during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and _ are Irademarks of Sony

Corporation.

98 Additional Information

Maintenanceand

precautions

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 or become

deformed.

- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfi_mction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able to record

properly.

- Near AM receivers and vide<) equipment.

Noise may occur.

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, where the LCD

screen, the viewfiuder, 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 it

any fnrther.

• Avoid rough handling, 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.

•Do nnt wrap your camcorder with a tnwel, l\)r

example, and operate it. Doing so might cause

heat to build up inside.

• When disconnecting the power code, pull by

the plug and not the code.

• Do not damage the power code such as by

placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• If the hattery electrolytic liquid has leaked,

- consult your local amhorized Sony service

facility.

wash off any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

- if any liquid gets ill your eyes, wash with

plenty of water and consult a doctor.

When not using your camcorder for a

long time

Occasinmdly turn it on and let it run such as hy

playing hack tapes for about 3 minutes.

Otherwise, 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. Turn off li)r 1H.]

appears. The indicator will not appear when the

nloistt,lre condenses on the lens.

If moisture 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.

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.

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 from a ski

slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

• When you bring ynur camcnrder from an air-

conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

• When ynu use your camcorder alter a squall nr

a shnwer.

• When ynu use your camcorder ill a hot and

humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder l?om a cold

place into a warm place, put your camcorder in

a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove tile bag

when the air temperature inside the plastic bag

has reached the surrounding temperature (after

about one hour).

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.

- Playback pictures dn not appear.

1+_+_ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

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Additional Information 99

•For DTRV280:

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.

Playback pictures do not move.

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.

To clean the LCD screen

• 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 paper

moistened with the liquid.

Onhandlingthe casing

• 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.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to tire

finish.

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and

insecticide.

- Handling with above substances on your

hands.

Lea,Jug the casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

Aboutcare andstorage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

clotb in the following instances:

- When there arc fingerprints on the lens

surface.

In hot or humid locations

- When the lens is exposed to salty uir such as

at tbe seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent molds periodically clean tire lens

as described above.

It is recommended you operate your camcorder

about once a montb to keep it in an optimum

state R_r a long time.

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 switch is

set to (CHG) OFF. The pre-installed

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

use your camcorder 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 the

date.

Procedures

Connect your camcorder 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.

100 Additionallnformation

Specification

System

Video reeording system

For Hi N TRV 138/338:

2 rotary heads, Helical scmming FM system

For DTRV280:

2rotary heads, Helical scmming system

Audiu reeurding system

For HiN TRVI38/338:

Rotary heads, FM system

For DTRV280:

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12bits (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:

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD/Charge Coupled

Device)

Gross: Approx. 320 000 pixels

Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels

For DTRV280:

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD/Charge Coupled

Device)

Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels

Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels

Lens

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)

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Additional Information 101

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the

battery pack)

For I'li _] TRV 138/338:

During camera recording using tile viewfinder

l.SW

During camera recording using tile LCD

2.7 W

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° Fto + 140`>F)

Dimensions (approx.)

85 x 98 x 151 mm (3 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 in.) (w/h/

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.

Rechargeablebatterypack (NP-FM30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 x 20.5 x 55.6 mm

(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

Design md specifications arc. subject to change

without notice.

102 Additionallnformation

video Hi8 Digital 8

Model CCD- DCR-

TRV 138 TRV338 TRV280

Recording system Hi8 Hi8 Digital8

Playback system Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8

Audio recording Monaural Monaural Stereo

AUDIO/VIDEO jack OUT OUT OUT

DV Interf_Jce -- -- IN/OUT

USB jack -- •

SteadyShot -- • •

• Provided

-- Not provided

Additionallnformation 103

QuickReference

Identifyingpartsand

controls

[] Lens cap (p. 21, 25)

[] LCD screen (p. 3, 16)

[] OPEN button (p. 16)

[] REC START/STOP button on LCD

frame (p. 21)

[] Zoom buttons on LCD frame (p. 23)

[] VOLUME -/+* button (p. 34)

[] END SEARCH button (p. 33)

[] Speaker

[] Viewfinder (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 button (p. 23)

[] FADER button (p. 30)

[] BACK LIGHT button (p. 27)

[] FOCUS button (p. 29)

[] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 41)

" This button has a tactile dot.

To attachthe lens cap

104 Quick Reference

[]

[] Built-in light (p. 23)

[] Lens

[] Infrared ray emitter (p. 62, 68)

[] Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26)

[] Microphone

[] NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28)

[] EASY button (p. 26, 36)

[] DISPLAY_ATT INFO button (p. 13,

37)

[]

[] Jack cover

[] For _TRV280:

A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 60)

[] For _TRV280:

[_DV Interface (p. 60)

[] For _TRV280:

L_ (USB) jack

[] For HiN TRV138/338:

AA zOUT jack (p. 39, 59)

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Quick Reference 105

REW I_= PLAY =@ PF "

STOP PAUSE

[] RESET button (p. 82)

[] For DTRV280:

BURN DVD/VCD

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) button

(p. 62)

[] TITLE button (p. 31)

[] EXPOSURE button (p. 28)

[] MENU button* (p. 41)

[] Video control buttons (p. 34)

:_ STOP (stop)

_)) REW (rewind)

(_ PLAY (playback)*

@ FF (fust-forward)

_(_E)) PAUSE (pause)

[] CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12)

[] CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15)

[] 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.

106 Quick Reference

[] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16)

[] Eyecup

[] Cassette lid

[] L=OPEN_JECT lever (p. 18)

[] 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.

_;{ii¸¸;;¸>¸

: .... []

[] Power zoom lever (p. 23)

[] BATT (battery) release button (p. 12)

[] Hooks for shoulder strap

[] For DTRV280:

PHOTO button (p. 25)

[] POWER switch (p. 15)

[] Grip belt (p. 4)

[] REC START/STOP button (p. 21)

[] DC IN jack (p. 12)

To attachthe shoulderstrap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your

camcorder to the hooks for the shoukter strap.

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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 vary depending on your camcorder

model.

Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode

Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Self-

diagnosis (p. 92)/Tape photo recording (p. 25)

Indicators Meanings

_=_ Manual expesure (p. 28)

t:_ _k_ _ Manual focus (p. 29)

[] Back lighl (p. 27)

_n _ _ _ PROGRAM AE (p. 42)

[]

Picture efl_ct (p. 43)

_6:7___ 16:9 WlDE/CINEMA/I 6:9

FULL (p. 46)

'_'? ( '_{tt' )SteadvShet off p. 48)

Indicators Meanings

_60min Rein fining batlely lime

(p. 22)

SP LP Recording mode (p. 22)

STBY REC Recording standby/

recording mode

@ Mirror mode (p. 24)

_@ Tape phete recording

(p. 25)

H_ _ Format indicator

.b16b Audie medc (p. 52)

Remaining tape (p. 22)

_[_ lnler_ al receMing (p. 54)

Frame receMing (p. 53)

DVmN DV input (p. 66)

_C3R!JT 0 _C 3 _ Built-in light (p. 23)

[_ NightShet plus (p. 28)

c\_ _ Warning (p. 92)

108 Quick Reference

Index

Numerics

16:9 WIDE mode ......... 46, 47

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 ..................... 44

Auto shut off ftmction

(A.SHUT OFF) ........... 57

BACK LlGHT ................... 27

Battery

Battery Info ................. 13

Battery pack ................ 12

Remaining battery time

........................ 22, 96

BEEP .................................. 57

BLACK FADER ................ 30

Built-in light ....................... 23

BURN DVD/VCD .....79. 106

Camera settings data display

..................................... 37

Cassette .............................

CD-ROM ........................... 72

Charging the battery

Battery Pack ................ 12

Pre-installed rechargeable

hattery ................. 100

Cleaning cassette .............. 100

Clock set

(CLOCK SET) ...... 17, 55

Data code

(DATA CODE).....37, 57

Date/time ............................ 37

DEMO MODE ................... 56

Digital program editing

(V1DEO EDlT) ........... 67

Digital zoom (D ZOOM)...45

Digital8 system .................. 95

Direct Access to

"Click to DVD". ......... 79

DirectX 9.0c ...................... 76

Display

DISPLAY ................... 58

Display indicator ....... 108

DNR ................................... 50

Dual sound track tape ........ 49

Dubbing ............................. 59

DV lnterluce ...................... 79

Easy Dubbing .................... 62

Easy Handycam ........... 26, 36

EDIT .................................. 49

END SEARCH .................. 33

Exposure ............................ 27

FADER .............................. 30

First Step Guide ........... 73.74

Focus ................................. 29

Frame recording

(FRAME REC) ........... 53

Full charge ......................... 12

Grip belt ............................... 4

Hi8/standard 8 mm system

.................................... 95

HiFi SOUND ..................... 49

i.LlNK ............................... 97

i.L1NK cable....60.67, 72.79

1D- 1/ID-2 system ............... 47

lmageMixer VCD2 ............ 74

"lnfoL1THIUM" battery pack

.................................... 96

Infrared ray emitter ...... 62, 68

Install ................................. 74

Interval recording

(INT. REC) ................. 54

Language

(LANGUAGE) ..... 19, 56

LCD back light

(LCD B.L.) ................. 51

LCD brightness

(LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16

LCD COLOR .................... 51

LCD screen ......................... 3

LP (Long Play)

See Recording mode

(REC MODE)

LTR SIZE .......................... 55

Macintosh .................... 73, 77

Main sound

See HiFi SOUND

Menu ................................. 41

CAMERA SET ........... 45

LCD SET .................... 51

MANUAL SET .......... 42

OTHERS .................... 57

PLAYER SET ............ 49

SETUP MENU ........... 55

TAPE SET .................. 52

VCR SET .................... 49

Mirror mode ...................... 24

Moisture condensation ...... 99

Monaural ..................... 21,40

MONOTONE FADER ...... 31

MOSAIC FADER ............. 30

NightShot Light

(N.S. LIGHT) ....... 29, 48

NightShot plus .................. 28

NTSC ................................ 94

Onqine help ................ 77, 78

Operation confirmation beep

See BEEP

ORC .................................. 52

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Quick Reference 109

PAL ................................... 94

Picture et'fi:ct

(P EFFECT) ................ 43

Picture Package ................. 74

Picture search .................... 35

Playing time ...................... 14

Power mode ....................... 15

PROGRAM AE ................. 42

Recording capacity

Display ........................ 22

REMAIN .................... 53

Recording lamp

(REC LAMP) .............. 58

Recording mode

(REC MODE) ....... 22, 52

Recording time .................. 14

RESET ............................. 106

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 ............... 31

Sub sound

See HiFi SOUND

Tape counter ...................... 22

Tape photo recording ........ 25

TBC ................................... 50

Telephoto

See Zoom

Time code .......................... 22

Title ................................... 31

TV color systems ............... 94

USB cable .......................... 72

USB jack .......................... 105

USB Streaming

(USB STREAM) ......... 55

Using abroad ...................... 94

Vide(> head ......................... 99

View finder ......................... 16

Volume .............................. 34

Warning indicators ............. 92

Warning messages ............. 93

WHITE FADER ................ 30

Wide angle

See Zoom

Windows ...................... 73, 74

WORLD TIME .................. 57

Write-protect tab ................ 95

Zoom .................................. 23

110 Quick Reference

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