Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Display, REC Lamp, Video Edit, Glcd, Out/Lcd

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bNote

When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

DISPLAY

GLCD

Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen

 

and in the viewfinder.

 

 

V-OUT/LCD

Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen,

 

LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

 

 

REC LAMP

GON

Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your

 

camcorder during recording.

 

 

OFF

Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera

 

recording lamp will not light up during recording.

 

• When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being

 

recorded.

 

• When you are recording close to the subject.

 

• When the subject reflects the recording lamp.

 

 

VIDEO EDIT

For TRV280:

You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to another recording device such as VCR (p. 67).

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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 Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see 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 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 Your camcorder is set to the standby mode To turn the power offPress REC START/STOP 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 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 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, etcWide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Steadyshot LightMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc HiFi SoundEdit GstereoDNR TBCAudio MIX LCD B.L Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD ColorAudio Mode Using the TapeREC Mode ORC to SETFrame REC RemainGauto 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 DUBManufacturing IR Setup code Company IR Setup code list11Set the VCR to recording pause Selecting the title Title flashesWhen you select Preview Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal Performing Easy DubbingTo quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p 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 i.LINK cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an A/V connecting 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 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 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 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 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 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/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 headOn handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Video camera recorder SpecificationInput/Output connectors 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 NumericsPicture effect Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording capacity