Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Usable cassette tapes

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Usable cassette tapes

You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder.

Hi8 system

This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures.

You cannot play back a tape recorded in the

Hi8 system correctly on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

Digital8 system

This video system has been developed to enable

digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.

The recording time when you use your

Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is half the recording time

when using the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP mode.)

To prevent a blank section from being made on the tape

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded section before you begin the next recording in the case you have played back the tape.

If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of the tape as described above.

Copyright signal

When you play back

If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder.

For TRV280: When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright

control signals for copyright protection of software.

[Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.

Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

Notes on use

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE.

REC: The cassette can be recorded.

SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write- protected).

When labeling the cassette

Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder.

Do not put a label along the border.

Labeling position

After using the cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position.

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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 Insert a cassette into the camcorder Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see Recording moviesQuick 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 backShoulder strap AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capConnecting cable Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Charging the battery packCharging time Slide the Power switch up to CHGInfo Getting startedRecording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the LCD screen onSlide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Turning the power onUsing an outside power source To turn off the powerTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinderTurn on your camcorder p Press Open and open the LCD panel Setting the date and timeProceed to when you set the clock for the first time Press MenuCassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up To check the preset date and timePress Setting the screen languageTo eject the cassette Insert a cassette with its window-side facing upTip Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes Indicators displayed during recordingIndicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338 To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset pTo record for a longer time Using zoomUsing the built-in light Recording 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 easePress Back Light in Camera mode Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To cancel Easy Handycam operationNightShot plus Adjusting the exposure manuallyTo return the setting to automatic exposure Recording in dark placesAppears Adjusting the focus manuallyPress Focus in Camera mode Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focusFader To adjust the focus automaticallyTips for focusing manually Fading in and out of a sceneSuperimposing a title To cancel the operationThis feature is for TRV138/338 only , press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappearsChange 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 To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Playing back in various modesPlayback This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapesPlay back a tape Playing back with easePress DISPLAY/BATT Info Displaying the screen indicatorsIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Various playback functionsFollow 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 VCRPress Menu to hide the menu screen Changing the menu settingsTurn on the power p Press Menu Customizing Your CamcorderSunsetmoon Program AEProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc AutoEffect OFF Auto ShtrTip GONWIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc ZoomCinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Light SteadyshotGstereo HiFi SoundEdit Menu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etcAudio MIX TBCDNR LCD Color Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD B.LORC to SET Using the TapeREC Mode Audio ModeGauto RemainFrame REC Flashes INT.RECUSB Stream Using the SetupClock SET Auto DateLanguage Demo ModeShut OFF Data CodeWorld Time BeepGlcd DisplayREC Lamp Video EditDubbing/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 titlePerforming Easy Dubbing Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal When you select PreviewConnect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing Prepare your VCR Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeDigital program editing TRV280 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device pWhen connecting with an A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK cable Calculated start position for recording is set Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then press Prepare a cassetteMark OUT Undo Erase ALL To end Digital program editing To save a program without using it to recordWhen you select Undo When you select Erase ALLTRV280 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 computerClick Next Click InstallFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computerInstallation of Picture Package starts Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screenContact information is listed on Installing on a Macintosh computerIf you have any questions about Picture Package 15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computerFor 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 Press Burn DVD/VCD Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVDWriting The picture is being written onto the DVD Disc tray comes out automaticallyOverall operations TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsLCD screen/viewfinder TroubleshootingSymptom Cassette tapesRecording 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 IndicationsOn TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Simple setting of clock by time differenceUsable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About i.LINK Baud rate About battery lifeWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINKOn use and care Maintenance and precautionsTo use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cableVideo head When not using your camcorder for a long timeHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing System SpecificationInput/Output connectors Video camera recorderAC 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 IndexRecording capacity Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Picture effect