Types of differences, Model | Sony CCD-TRV338 specs

Types of differences

Model		CCD-	DCR-
	TRV138	TRV338	TRV280
Recording system	Hi8	Hi8	Digital8
Playback system	Hi8/8	Hi8/8	Digital8
Audio recording	Monaural	Monaural	Stereo
AUDIO/VIDEO jack	OUT	OUT	OUT
DV Interface	—	—	IN/OUT
USB jack	—	—	z
SteadyShot	—	z	z

zProvided

— Not provided

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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 Insert a cassette into the camcorder Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see Recording movies 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 Shoulder strap AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capConnecting cable Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Charging the battery pack Charging time Slide the Power switch up to CHGInfo Getting started Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Turning the power onUsing an outside power source To turn off the power To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder Turn 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 Menu Cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up To check the preset date and time Press Setting the screen languageTo eject the cassette Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up Tip Your camcorder is set to the standby mode To turn the power offPress REC START/STOP 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 p To record for a longer time Using zoomUsing the built-in light Recording 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 Press Back Light in Camera mode Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To cancel Easy Handycam operation NightShot plus Adjusting the exposure manuallyTo return the setting to automatic exposure Recording in dark places Appears Adjusting the focus manuallyPress Focus in Camera mode Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus Fader To adjust the focus automaticallyTips for focusing manually Fading in and out of a scene Superimposing a title To cancel the operationThis feature is for TRV138/338 only , press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears 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 To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Playing back in various modesPlayback This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes Play back a tape Playing back with ease Press DISPLAY/BATT Info Displaying the screen indicatorsIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Various playback functions 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 Press Menu to hide the menu screen Changing the menu settingsTurn on the power p Press Menu Customizing Your Camcorder Sunsetmoon Program AEProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc Auto Effect OFF Auto ShtrTip GON WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc Zoom Wide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Light Steadyshot Gstereo HiFi SoundEdit Menu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc DNR TBCAudio MIX LCD Color Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD B.L ORC to SET Using the TapeREC Mode Audio Mode Frame REC RemainGauto Flashes INT.REC USB Stream Using the SetupClock SET Auto Date Language Demo Mode Shut OFF Data CodeWorld Time Beep Glcd DisplayREC Lamp Video Edit 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 Performing Easy Dubbing Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal When you select Preview To quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p Prepare your VCR Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeDigital program editing TRV280 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p When connecting with an i.LINK cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an A/V connecting 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 cassette Mark 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 ALL 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 Click Next Click InstallFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Installation of Picture Package starts Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen Contact 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 computer 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 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 automatically Overall operations TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions LCD screen/viewfinder TroubleshootingSymptom Cassette tapes 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 On TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Simple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About i.LINK Baud rate About battery lifeWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINK On use and care Maintenance and precautionsTo use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cable Video head When not using your camcorder for a long timeHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensation On handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens System SpecificationInput/Output connectors Video camera recorder 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 Recording capacity Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Picture effect