Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Info, Getting started, Slide the Power switch up to CHG, Charging time

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b Note

• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 96 about storage of the battery pack.

Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

Lift up the viewfinder.

1

2

3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down.

After charging the battery

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To remove the battery pack

POWER switch

BATT (battery) release button

	6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)	To check the remaining battery – Battery
	6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)	Info
	OFF.	Info
	OFF.
	The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and	DISPLAY/BATT INFO
	charging starts.

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.

1Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

2Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.

Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.

Getting started

		BATTERY INFO
BATTERY				CHARGE				LEVEL
0%				50%				100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN: 81 min

VIEWFINDER: 112 min

ABattery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack.

BApproximate possible recording time using the LCD panel.

CApproximate possible recording time using the viewfinder.

Charging time

Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack

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Contents Camera Operations Guide Owner’s Record Read this firstDeclaration of Conformity Page Illustrations used on this manual are based on Table of Contents DCR-TRV280 Playback Advanced operations To charge the battery, see Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderRecording movies Insert a cassette into the camcorderView the recorded picture on the LCD screen Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder pQuick Start Guide Recording/Playing back with ease Press Easy when recording/ playing backConnecting cable AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 Shoulder strapInfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Charging the battery packInfo Slide the Power switch up to CHGGetting started Charging timeRecording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the LCD screen onUsing an outside power source Turning the power onTo turn off the power Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFFAdjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the viewfinder To adjust the brightness of the LCD screenProceed to when you set the clock for the first time Setting the date and timePress Menu Turn on your camcorder p Press Open and open the LCD panelCassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up To check the preset date and timeTo eject the cassette Setting the screen languageInsert a cassette with its window-side facing up PressTip Your camcorder is set to the standby mode To turn the power offPress REC START/STOP Indicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338 Indicators displayed during recordingTo set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset p This appears while recording Hi8 format tapesUsing the built-in light Using zoomRecording for a longer time To record for a longer timeTo turn off the built-in light Recording in mirror modeSuperimposing the date and time On pictures TRV138/338 Recording still imagesEasy Handycam Recording with easeAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Adjusting the exposureTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press Back Light in Camera modeTo return the setting to automatic exposure Adjusting the exposure manuallyRecording in dark places NightShot plusPress Focus in Camera mode Adjusting the focus manuallyTurn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus AppearsTips for focusing manually To adjust the focus automaticallyFading in and out of a scene FaderThis feature is for TRV138/338 only To cancel the operation, press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears Superimposing a titleChange COLOR, SIZE, or Position as necessary To superimpose the title while you are recordingPress END Search again Searching for the last scene of the most recent recordingViewing pictures recorded on a tape Playback Playing back in various modesThis appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture searchPlay back a tape Playing back with easeIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Displaying the screen indicatorsVarious playback functions Press DISPLAY/BATT InfoCamera settings data display To hide the date/time or the camera settings dataFollow steps 2 to 4, and select OFF in step For TRV138/338 Playing the picture on a TVFor TRV280 When your TV is stereo When your TV is connected to a VCRTurn on the power p Press Menu Changing the menu settingsCustomizing Your Camcorder Press Menu to hide the menu screenProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc Program AEAuto SunsetmoonEffect Tip Auto ShtrGON OFFWIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc ZoomWide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Light SteadyshotEdit HiFi SoundMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc GstereoDNR TBCAudio MIX LCD Bright Using the LCDLCD B.L LCD ColorREC Mode Using the TapeAudio Mode ORC to SETFrame REC RemainGauto Flashes INT.RECClock SET Using the SetupAuto Date USB StreamLanguage Demo ModeWorld Time Data CodeBeep Shut OFFREC Lamp DisplayVideo Edit GlcdDubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCRTo use an i.LINK cable for connection Connecting with an i.LINK cablePrepare your camcorder for playback Dubbing to another tapePress Easy DUB Easy Dubbing TRV138/338Manufacturing IR Setup code Company IR Setup code list11Set the VCR to recording pause Title flashes Selecting the titleWhen you select Normal Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Preview Performing Easy DubbingTo quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p Digital program editing TRV280 Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeConnect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p Prepare your VCRWhen connecting with an i.LINK cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an A/V connecting cable 11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then press Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow modePrepare a cassette Calculated start position for recording is setMark OUT Undo Erase ALL When you select Undo To save a program without using it to recordWhen you select Erase ALL To end Digital program editingTRV280 FeaturesAbout the help function of the software About First Step GuideSystem requirements Installing on a Windows computer Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computerFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Click InstallPlace the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click NextInstallation of Picture Package starts Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screenIf you have any questions about Picture Package Installing on a Macintosh computer15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer Contact information is listed onViewing First Step Guide Using First Step GuideFor inquires about this software Your Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVDClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeQuit all applications running with an i.LINK Writing The picture is being written onto the DVD Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVDDisc tray comes out automatically Press Burn DVD/VCDBatteries/Power sources TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Overall operationsSymptom TroubleshootingCassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinderRecording Playback Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a computer Symptom For Windows SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsFor copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape Symptom Troubleshooting Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsCorrective Actions/References Subjects IndicationsPower supply Using your camcorder abroadSimple setting of clock by time difference On TV color systemsUsable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is i.LINK? About battery lifeAbout i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rateTo use i.LINK functions on this unit Maintenance and precautionsAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and careHow to prevent moisture condensation When not using your camcorder for a long timeMoisture condensation Video headOn handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Input/Output connectors SpecificationVideo camera recorder SystemGeneral Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Model Types of differencesCamcorder Identifying parts and controlsTo attach the lens cap 105 Quick ReferenceREC rec Burn DVD/VCDReference To attach the shoulder strapIndicators Meanings Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderStby REC Numerics IndexSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity