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2-515-259-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder
CCD-TRV138/TRV338
DCR-TRV280
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Lithium-Ion batteries are reference. recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the WARNING collection and recycling location To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not nearest you. expose the unit to rain or moisture. For more information regarding recycling of
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TV color systems differ depending on the country/ CAUTION region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need You are cautioned that any changes or modifications an NTSC system-based TV. not expressly approved in this manual could void your Television programs, films, video tapes, and other authority to operate this equipment. materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the b Notes: copyright laws. This equipment has been tested and found t
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The illustrations used on this manual are based on Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired the model DCR-TRV280. item, then press the dial to decide. The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder Hold your camcorder correctly. To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration. Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open
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CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 Table of Contents DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................
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Superimposing a title................................................................................ 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ................................................................................. 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape........................................................ 34 Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................35 Playing back with e
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Advanced operations Using with your computer Customizing Your Features ( TRV280) ........................72 Camcorder Installing the software and “First Step Changing the menu settings ..............41 Guide” on a computer ( TRV280) ..................................74 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, Using “First Step Guide” etc. ...............................................42 ( TRV280) ..................................78 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Creating a DVD
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress . Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. and open t
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 104). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA lamp. The power turns on. START/STOP d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 26 fo
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Getting started Getting started Stereo: ( TRV280) Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) Lens cap (1) See page 104 on how to attach the lens cap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 107 on how to
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1 Lift up the viewfinder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 96). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in Adaptor. Discon
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Getting started To check the remaining battery – Battery 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and DISPLAY/BATT INFO charging starts. After charging the battery POWER switch OPEN The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC You can check the battery's current charge level Adaptor from the DC IN jack. and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. To remove the b
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at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) Battery pack Continuous Typical* recommended.) recording recording time time Battery pack NP-FM50 280 135 NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-QM71D 675 330 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM91D 1010 495 NP-QM71D 260 NP-QM91D 360 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* Recording time when recording with the recording recording LCD screen on time time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at NP-FM30 125 65 (supplied) 25°C (77°F).
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Getting started b Notes The power will not be supplied from the battery pack Step 3: Turning the when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is power on disconnected from the wall outlet. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. You need to slide the POWER switch The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or repeatedly to select the desired power mode the battery information
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3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial Step 4: Adjusting the (p. 51). LCD panel and 4 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then viewfinder press the dial. 5 Press MENU. Adjusting the LCD panel z Tips If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. If you are using the battery pack for power source, You can adjust the angle and brightness of you c
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Getting started 3 Press MENU. Step 5: Setting the MANUAL SET STBY PROGRAM AE date and time P EFFECT AUTO SHTR Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set [MENU] : END the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. b Note If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 SETUP MENU STBY months, the built-in rechargeable b
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To check the preset date and time For TRV138/338: Step 6: Inserting a Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. cassette tape Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , and time indicator. Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. To hide the date and/or time indicator, press For details on these cassettes (such as write- DATE and/or TIME again. protection), see page
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Getting started 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side Step 7: Setting the facing up. Window-side screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. MENU Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 3Press . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. SEL/PUSH POWER OPEN EXEC dial switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. MANUAL SET STBY PROGRAM AE P EFFECT 4 Close the lid. AUTO SHTR [ ] MENU :
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5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. SETUP MENU STBY CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH ENG[SIMP] LANGUAGE DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [ ] MENU : END 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 20
