Sony CCD-TRV338 Adjusting the focus manually, Press Focus in Camera mode, Appears

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•If you record subjects in complete darkness, set [N.S. LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu settings. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 meters (10 feet). 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 color deeper (p. 48).

Adjusting the focus manually

The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

You can adjust the focus 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 focus on a subject in the background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

Recording

FOCUS SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

1 Press FOCUS in CAMERA mode.

9appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

9changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

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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 To charge the battery, see Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderRecording movies 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 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 Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode 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 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 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 ZoomCinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Light SteadyshotEdit HiFi SoundMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc GstereoAudio MIX TBCDNR LCD Bright Using the LCDLCD B.L LCD ColorREC Mode Using the TapeAudio Mode ORC to SETGauto RemainFrame REC 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 TRV138/33811Set the VCR to recording pause IR Setup code listManufacturing IR Setup code Company Title flashes Selecting the titleWhen you select Normal Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Preview Performing Easy DubbingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing 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 A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK 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 FeaturesSystem requirements About First Step GuideAbout the help function of the software 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 onFor inquires about this software Using First Step GuideViewing First Step Guide Your Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVDQuit all applications running with an i.LINK Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up 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 copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsFor Windows 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 headAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing Input/Output connectors SpecificationVideo camera recorder SystemAC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30General Model Types of differencesTo attach the lens cap Identifying parts and controlsCamcorder 105 Quick ReferenceREC rec Burn DVD/VCDReference To attach the shoulder strapStby REC Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderIndicators Meanings Numerics IndexSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity