Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder, Adjusting the viewfinder

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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

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 subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.

MENU

Maximum 180 degrees

Maximum 90 degrees

Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

1Press MENU.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

(LCD SET), then press the dial.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial (p. 51).

4Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

5Press MENU.

zTips

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 brightness by selecting [LCD

B.L.] in the (LCD SET) menu (p. 51).

The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.

You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by

setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 57).

Adjusting the viewfinder

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

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear.

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Getting started

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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 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder To charge the battery, seeRecording 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 Press Easy when recording/ playing back Recording/Playing back with easeAC Adaptor Power cord Lens cap Connecting cableRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 Shoulder strapCharging the battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery pack M seriesSlide the Power switch up to CHG InfoGetting started Charging timeRecording time when recording with the LCD screen on Recording time when recording with the viewfinderTurning the power on Using an outside power sourceTo turn off the power Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFFAdjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panelAdjusting the viewfinder To adjust the brightness of the LCD screenSetting the date and time Proceed to when you set the clock for the first timePress Menu Turn on your camcorder p Press Open and open the LCD panelTo check the preset date and time Cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens upSetting the screen language To eject the cassetteInsert 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 displayed during recording Indicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset p This appears while recording Hi8 format tapesUsing zoom Using the built-in lightRecording for a longer time To record for a longer timeRecording in mirror mode To turn off the built-in lightRecording still images Superimposing the date and time On pictures TRV138/338Recording with ease Easy HandycamAdjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press Back Light in Camera modeAdjusting the exposure manually To return the setting to automatic exposureRecording in dark places NightShot plusAdjusting the focus manually Press Focus in Camera modeTurn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus AppearsTo adjust the focus automatically Tips for focusing manuallyFading in and out of a scene FaderTo cancel the operation This feature is for TRV138/338 only, press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording Change COLOR, SIZE, or Position as necessarySearching for the last scene of the most recent recording Press END Search againViewing pictures recorded on a tape Playing back in various modes PlaybackThis appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture searchPlaying back with ease Play back a tapeDisplaying the screen indicators Indicators appear/disappear as you press the buttonVarious 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 connected to a VCR When your TV is stereoChanging the menu settings Turn on the power p Press MenuCustomizing Your Camcorder Press Menu to hide the menu screenProgram AE Program AE/P EFFECT, etcAuto SunsetmoonEffect Auto Shtr TipGON OFFZoom WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etcWide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Steadyshot LightHiFi Sound EditMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc GstereoDNR TBCAudio MIX Using the LCD LCD BrightLCD B.L LCD ColorUsing the Tape REC ModeAudio Mode ORC to SETFrame REC RemainGauto INT.REC FlashesUsing the Setup Clock SETAuto Date USB StreamDemo Mode LanguageData Code World TimeBeep Shut OFFDisplay REC LampVideo Edit GlcdConnecting to a VCR Dubbing/EditingConnecting with an i.LINK cable To use an i.LINK cable for connectionDubbing to another tape Prepare your camcorder for playbackEasy Dubbing TRV138/338 Press Easy DUBManufacturing IR Setup code Company IR Setup code list11Set the VCR to recording pause Selecting the title Title flashesSelecting the dubbing mode When you select NormalWhen you select Preview Performing Easy DubbingTo quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing TRV280Connect 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 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode 11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then pressPrepare a cassette Calculated start position for recording is setMark OUT Undo Erase ALL To save a program without using it to record When you select UndoWhen you select Erase ALL To end Digital program editingFeatures TRV280About the help function of the software About First Step GuideSystem requirements Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer Installing on a Windows computerClick Install For Windows 2000/Windows XPPlace the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click NextClick Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen Installation of Picture Package startsInstalling on a Macintosh computer If you have any questions about Picture Package15Remove 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 Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVD YourClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeQuit all applications running with an i.LINK Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVD Writing The picture is being written onto the DVDDisc tray comes out automatically Press Burn DVD/VCDTroubleshooting Batteries/Power sourcesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Overall operationsTroubleshooting SymptomCassette 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 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Indication Cause and/or Corrective ActionsSubjects Indications Corrective Actions/ReferencesUsing your camcorder abroad Power supplySimple setting of clock by time difference On TV color systemsUsable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life What is i.LINK?About i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rateMaintenance and precautions To use i.LINK functions on this unitAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and careWhen not using your camcorder for a long time How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Video headOn handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Specification Input/Output connectorsVideo camera recorder SystemGeneral Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Types of differences ModelCamcorder Identifying parts and controlsTo attach the lens cap Quick Reference 105Burn DVD/VCD REC recTo attach the shoulder strap ReferenceIndicators Meanings Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderStby REC Index NumericsRecording mode SP Standard Play See Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity