Camera Operations Guide | Sony CCD-TRV338 instruction

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Operations Guide

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Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder

CCD-TRV138/TRV338

DCR-TRV280

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Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Camera Operations Guide

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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 To charge the battery, see Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderRecording movies Insert a cassette into the camcorder View the recorded picture on the LCD screen Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder pQuick Start Guide Recording/Playing back with ease Press Easy when recording/ playing back Connecting cable AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 Shoulder strap InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Charging the battery pack Info Slide the Power switch up to CHGGetting started Charging time Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Using an outside power source Turning the power onTo turn off the power Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the viewfinder To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Proceed 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 panel Cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up To check the preset date and time To eject the cassette Setting the screen languageInsert a cassette with its window-side facing up Press Tip Your camcorder is set to the standby mode To turn the power offPress 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 tapes Using the built-in light Using zoomRecording for a longer time To record for a longer time To turn off the built-in light Recording in mirror mode Superimposing the date and time On pictures TRV138/338 Recording still images Easy Handycam Recording with ease Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Adjusting the exposureTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press Back Light in Camera mode To return the setting to automatic exposure Adjusting the exposure manuallyRecording in dark places NightShot plus Press Focus in Camera mode Adjusting the focus manuallyTurn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus Appears Tips for focusing manually To adjust the focus automaticallyFading in and out of a scene Fader This feature is for TRV138/338 only To cancel the operation, press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears Superimposing a title Change COLOR, SIZE, or Position as necessary To superimpose the title while you are recording Press END Search again Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording Viewing 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 search Play back a tape Playing back with ease Indicators appear/disappear as you press the button Displaying the screen indicatorsVarious playback functions Press DISPLAY/BATT Info Camera 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 stereo When your TV is connected to a VCR Turn on the power p Press Menu Changing the menu settingsCustomizing Your Camcorder Press Menu to hide the menu screen Program AE/P EFFECT, etc Program AEAuto Sunsetmoon Effect Tip Auto ShtrGON OFF WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc Zoom Wide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Light Steadyshot Edit HiFi SoundMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc Gstereo DNR TBCAudio MIX LCD Bright Using the LCDLCD B.L LCD Color REC Mode Using the TapeAudio Mode ORC to SET Frame REC RemainGauto Flashes INT.REC Clock SET Using the SetupAuto Date USB Stream Language Demo Mode World Time Data CodeBeep Shut OFF REC Lamp DisplayVideo Edit Glcd Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR To use an i.LINK cable for connection Connecting with an i.LINK cable Prepare your camcorder for playback Dubbing to another tape Press Easy DUB Easy Dubbing TRV138/338 Manufacturing IR Setup code Company IR Setup code list11Set the VCR to recording pause Title flashes Selecting the title When you select Normal Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Preview Performing Easy Dubbing To quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect 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 VCR When connecting with an i.LINK cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen 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 set Mark 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 editing TRV280 Features About the help function of the software About First Step GuideSystem requirements Installing on a Windows computer Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer For Windows 2000/Windows XP Click InstallPlace the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click Next Installation of Picture Package starts Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen If 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 on Viewing First Step Guide Using First Step GuideFor inquires about this software Your Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVD Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeQuit 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/VCD Batteries/Power sources TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Overall operations Symptom TroubleshootingCassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinder Recording 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 Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Corrective Actions/References Subjects Indications Power supply Using your camcorder abroadSimple setting of clock by time difference On TV color systems Usable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is i.LINK? About battery lifeAbout i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rate To use i.LINK functions on this unit Maintenance and precautionsAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and care How to prevent moisture condensation When not using your camcorder for a long timeMoisture condensation Video head On handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Input/Output connectors SpecificationVideo camera recorder System General Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Model Types of differences Camcorder Identifying parts and controlsTo attach the lens cap 105 Quick Reference REC rec Burn DVD/VCD Reference To attach the shoulder strap Indicators Meanings Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderStby REC Numerics Index SP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity