Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Subjects Indications, Corrective Actions/References

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Indication	Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Z (Eject cassette warning)*	Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95)

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 99)

•The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 92)

*You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

Warning messages

The following messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situation.

	Subjects	Indications			Corrective Actions/References

	Battery	Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.			cSee page 96.

		Battery level is low.			cCharge the battery. (p. 12)

		Old battery. Use a new one.			cSee page 96

		Z Re-attach the power source.			–

	Moisture	% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette			cSee page 99.
	condensation
	condensation	% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.			cSee page 99.
		% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.			cSee page 99.

	Cassette/tape	Q Insert a cassette.			cSee page 18.

		Z Reinsert the cassette.			cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.

		Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab.			cSee page 95.

		Q The tape has reached the end.			–

	Others	Cannot record due to copyright protection.			–

				Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.	cSee page 99.
				Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.	cSee page 99.

		Cannot start Easy Handycam			cSee page 26 and 36.

		Cannot cancel Easy Handycam			cSee page 26 and 36.

		Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected			–

		Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation			cSee page 26 and 36.

		USB invalid during Easy Handycam			cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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Contents Camera Operations Guide Read this first Owner’s RecordDeclaration of Conformity 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 camcorderLens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder p View the recorded picture on the LCD screenQuick Start Guide 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 To turn the power off Your camcorder is set to the standby modePress REC START/STOP 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 InfoTo hide the date/time or the camera settings data Camera settings data displayFollow steps 2 to 4, and select OFF in step Playing the picture on a TV For TRV138/338For TRV280 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 Zoom169 Full mode WideCinema Tips Light SteadyshotEdit HiFi SoundMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc GstereoTBC DNRAudio MIX LCD Bright Using the LCDLCD B.L LCD ColorREC Mode Using the TapeAudio Mode ORC to SETRemain Frame RECGauto 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 TRV138/338IR Setup code list Manufacturing IR Setup code Company11Set the VCR to recording pause Title flashes Selecting the titleWhen you select Normal Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Preview Performing Easy DubbingTo stop dubbing during editing To quit Easy DubbingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p Digital program editing TRV280 Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeConnect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p Prepare your VCRTo set the IR Setup code When connecting with an i.LINK cableWhen connecting with an A/V connecting 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 FeaturesAbout First Step Guide About the help function of the softwareSystem requirements 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 onUsing First Step Guide Viewing First Step GuideFor inquires about this software Your Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVDSwitch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit mode Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts upQuit all applications running with an i.LINK 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 SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions For WindowsFor copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape 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 headLCD screen On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens Input/Output connectors SpecificationVideo camera recorder SystemRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 GeneralAC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Model Types of differencesIdentifying parts and controls CamcorderTo attach the lens cap 105 Quick ReferenceREC rec Burn DVD/VCDReference To attach the shoulder strapIndicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Indicators MeaningsStby REC Numerics IndexSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity