Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Recording with ease, Easy Handycam

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3 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.

You will hear a small beep sound, and the picture will become a still image. Recording does not start at this point.

			60min		CAPTURE	The indicator appears.

5 Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard, and the image is recorded with sound for 7 seconds.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

bNote

• appears when the tape photo recording does not work.

zTip

•You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

Recording with ease

– Easy Handycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 19).

Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch

OPEN	REC START/STOP

zTip

•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 are displayed when MENU is pressed.

1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.

You can record movies only.

4 Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

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Contents Camera Operations Guide Declaration of Conformity Read this firstOwner’s Record Page Illustrations used on this manual are based on Table of Contents DCR-TRV280 Playback Advanced operations Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see Insert a cassette into the camcorderQuick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder pView the recorded picture on the LCD screen Press Easy when recording/ playing back Recording/Playing back with easeRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capConnecting cable Shoulder strapCharging the battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery pack M seriesGetting started Slide the Power switch up to CHGInfo Charging timeRecording time when recording with the LCD screen on Recording time when recording with the viewfinderTo turn off the power Turning the power onUsing an outside power source Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFFAdjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panel To adjust the brightness of the LCD screenPress Menu Setting the date and timeProceed to when you set the clock for the first time 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 upInsert a cassette with its window-side facing up Setting the screen languageTo eject the cassette PressTip Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset p Indicators displayed during recordingIndicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338 This appears while recording Hi8 format tapesRecording for a longer time Using zoomUsing the built-in light 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 HandycamTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Press Back Light in Camera modeRecording in dark places Adjusting the exposure manuallyTo return the setting to automatic exposure NightShot plusTurn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus Adjusting the focus manuallyPress Focus in Camera mode AppearsFading in and out of a scene To adjust the focus automaticallyTips for focusing manually Fader, press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears To cancel the operationThis feature is for TRV138/338 only 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 This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes Playing back in various modesPlayback To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture searchPlaying back with ease Play back a tapeVarious playback functions Displaying the screen indicatorsIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Press DISPLAY/BATT InfoFollow steps 2 to 4, and select OFF in step To hide the date/time or the camera settings dataCamera settings data display For TRV280 Playing the picture on a TVFor TRV138/338 When your TV is connected to a VCR When your TV is stereoCustomizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settingsTurn on the power p Press Menu Press Menu to hide the menu screenAuto Program AEProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc SunsetmoonEffect GON Auto ShtrTip OFFZoom WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etcCinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Steadyshot LightMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc HiFi SoundEdit GstereoAudio MIX TBCDNR LCD B.L Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD ColorAudio Mode Using the TapeREC Mode ORC to SETGauto RemainFrame REC INT.REC FlashesAuto Date Using the SetupClock SET USB StreamDemo Mode LanguageBeep Data CodeWorld Time Shut OFFVideo Edit DisplayREC Lamp 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 DUB11Set the VCR to recording pause IR Setup code listManufacturing IR Setup code Company Selecting the title Title flashesWhen you select Preview Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal Performing Easy DubbingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeDigital program editing TRV280 Prepare your VCRWhen connecting with an A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK cable Prepare a cassette Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then press Calculated start position for recording is setMark OUT Undo Erase ALL When you select Erase ALL To save a program without using it to recordWhen you select Undo To end Digital program editingFeatures TRV280System requirements About First Step GuideAbout the help function of the software Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer Installing on a Windows computerPlace the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click InstallFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Click NextClick Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen Installation of Picture Package starts15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer Installing on a Macintosh computerIf you have any questions about Picture Package Contact information is listed onFor inquires about this software Using First Step GuideViewing First Step Guide Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVD YourQuit all applications running with an i.LINK Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Disc tray comes out automatically Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVDWriting The picture is being written onto the DVD Press Burn DVD/VCDSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Overall operationsCassette tapes TroubleshootingSymptom LCD screen/viewfinderRecording Playback Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a computer Symptom For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsFor Windows Symptom Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Indication Cause and/or Corrective ActionsSubjects Indications Corrective Actions/ReferencesSimple setting of clock by time difference Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systemsUsable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About i.LINK About battery lifeWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINK Baud rateAbout the required i.LINK cable Maintenance and precautionsTo use i.LINK functions on this unit On use and careMoisture condensation When not using your camcorder for a long timeHow to prevent moisture condensation Video headAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing Video camera recorder SpecificationInput/Output connectors SystemAC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30General Types of differences ModelTo attach the lens cap Identifying parts and controlsCamcorder Quick Reference 105Burn DVD/VCD REC recTo attach the shoulder strap ReferenceStby REC Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderIndicators Meanings Index NumericsPicture effect Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording capacity