Sony CCD-TRV338 manuals
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2 Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture . For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADARECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES For customers in the U.S.A.Owners RecordDeclaration of Conformity CAUTION 3 Notes on useNote on a cassette tape Notes on recording Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens Note on connecting other device Notes on using this manual 4 Notes on using the camcorderQuick Start Guide Getting started Recording 5 Table of ContentsRecording movies 8 12a Lift up the viewfinder. b a b c 9 3410 Recording/Playing back with ease11 Step 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 4 5 13 6at 25C (77F). (10 30C (50 86F) recommended.) 14 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen onApproximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at Using an outside power source 15 Step 3: Turning the power on16 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusting the viewfinder 1 2 17 Step 5: Setting the date and time1 3 4 5 6 7To check the preset date and time 18 Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape19 Step 7: Setting the screen language21 Recording movies25 Recording still images26 Recording with ease Easy Handycam 1 2 3 4 5To turn the power off To cancel Easy Handycam operation 27 Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsPress BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. Easy Handycam operation ON Adjusting the exposure manually 1 2To return the setting to automatic exposure 28 Recording in dark places29 Adjusting the focus manually1 2To adjust the focus automatically 30 Recording a picture using various effectsFading in and out of a scene FADERYou can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. 1 2indicator flashes in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). 3 31 Superimposing a title1CAMERA mode, then press TITLE. 4 5 6 32 2select the title you want to insert, then press the dial. 3[POSITION] as necessary. 1 2 3 4select [OK], then press the dial. 5 6erase the title off. To superimpose the title while you are 33 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording 34 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape1 2 3 4To adjust the volume To stop playback To pause To fast forward or rewind To review movies on the viewfinder Indicators displayed during playing back 35 Playing back in various modesTo fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding Skip scan 36 Playing back with ease Easy Handycam 1 2 3 4To cancel Easy Handycam operationEasy Handycam operation ON 37 Various playback functions Displaying the screen indicators 6Displaying the date/time and camera settings data Data code (TRV280) 1 2 3 4 5 39 Playing the picture on a TVFor TRV138/338: For TRV280: B 41 Changing the menu settings42 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu45 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. D ZOOM 46 16:9 WIDE48 STEADYSHOTFor TRV338/ TRV280: You can select this function to comp ensate for camera-shake. N.S. LIGHTCustomizing Your Camcorder 49 49 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menushows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. HiFi SOUND You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode. EDIT 50 TBC DNR AUDIO MIX 51 Using the (LCD SET) menuCOLOR, etc. LCD BRIGHT LCD B.L. LCD COLOR 52 Using the (TAPE SET) menu55 Using the (SETUP MENU) LANGUAGE, etc. LTR SIZE CLOCK SET AUTO DATE USB STREAM 56 LANGUAGEDEMO MODE 57 Using the (OTHERS) menuTIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc. A.SHUT OFF DATA CODE WORLD TIME BEEP 58 DISPLAYREC LAMP VIDEO EDIT 59 Connecting to a VCRFor TRV138/338: 60 For TRV280:To use an i.LINK cable for connection 61 Dubbing to another tape62 Dubbing a tape easily Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338) 4Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 63 1011 12select [IR TEST], then press the dial. 13select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. 14select [ RETURN], then press the [IR SETUP] code listManufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Step 2: Selecting the title 64 1select [TITLE SEL], then press the 2select the desired title, then press the 3(size), or [BACK COL.] (back ground color) as necessary. If you do not need to change them, go to Step 3 (p.6 5). 1[COLOR], [SIZE], or [BACK COL.], then press the dial. The selected item appears on the screen. 2the desired item, then press the dial. 3Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code select [OK], then press the dial.The title lights up. HELLO! select [START], then press the dial. 65 Step 3: Selecting the dubbing modeYou can choose either normal recording ([NORMAL]) or interval recording ([PREVIEW]). select [MODE SEL], then press the select [NORMAL] or [PREVIEW], then press the dial.a. Recording time (VCR) b.Waiting time (VCR) c. Playback time (camcorder) Step 4: Performing Easy DubbingMake sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause.HELLO!25 s 30 s 30 s 5 s 5 s [a] [b] [c] 2To stop dubbing during editing To quit Easy Dubbing 66 Recording pictures from a VCR 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing ( TRV280) Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 68 9select [i.LINK] or [IR], then press the To set the [IR SETUP] code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR 1camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes. 2 69 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11Recording the selected scenes as programs 1 70 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 72 Features 74 Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer Installing on a Windows computerFor Windows 2000/Windows XP 75 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 76 910 11 12 13 14 78 Using First Step GuideViewing First Step GuideStarting up on a Windows computer Starting up on a Macintosh computer For inquires about this softwareOn Copyrights On trademarks 79 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) Using the Direct Access to Click to DVD function for the first time 1 2camcorder, then slide the POWER 3 80 12switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. 3 4computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). 5 6select [DVD] on the [SELECT DISC], then press the dial. 7 8Using with your computer 81 WRITING: The picture is being written onto the DVD. 81 9creating a DVD.The disc tray comes out automatically. Press BURN DVD/VCD. Troubleshooting 82 Troubleshooting 92 Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Troubleshooting 93 Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions 93 Warning messagesThe following messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situation.Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References Additional Information 94 Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systems Simple setting of clock by time difference 95 Usable cassette tapesHi8 system Digital8 system To prevent a blank section from being made on the tape Copyright signal Notes on use 96 About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 97 About i.LINKWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINK Baud rate To use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cable 98 Maintenance and precautions101 SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystem Input/Output connectors LCD screen 102 GeneralAC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30 )Additional Information 103 103 Types of differences104 Identifying parts and controls109 IndexNumerics A B C D E F G H I L M N O 110 PR S T U V W Z
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