Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Auto Shtr, Tip, Gon, Off

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• For TRV280:

You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 61).

AUTO SHTR

GON	Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the
	shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.

OFF	Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.

Customizing Your Camcorder

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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 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder To charge the battery, seeRecording 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 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 Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode 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 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 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, etcCinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Steadyshot LightHiFi Sound EditMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc GstereoAudio MIX TBCDNR Using the LCD LCD BrightLCD B.L LCD ColorUsing the Tape REC ModeAudio Mode ORC to SETGauto RemainFrame REC 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 DUB11Set the VCR to recording pause IR Setup code listManufacturing IR Setup code Company Selecting the title Title flashesSelecting the dubbing mode When you select NormalWhen you select Preview Performing Easy DubbingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing 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 A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK 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 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 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 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 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 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/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 headAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing Specification Input/Output connectorsVideo camera recorder 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 NumericsRecording mode SP Standard Play See Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity