Recording time when recording with the viewfinder | Sony CCD-TRV338

at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

145

NP-FM50150

NP-QM71D260

NP-QM91D360

Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

For TRV138/338:

Battery pack	Continuous	Typical*
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-FM30	115	55
(supplied)

NP-FM50	185	90

NP-QM71D	445	220

NP-QM91D	670	335

For TRV280:

Battery pack	Continuous	Typical*
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-FM30	90	50
(supplied)

NP-FM50	145	80

NP-QM71D	355	220

NP-QM91D	535	300

Recording time when recording with the viewfinder

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

For TRV138/338:

Battery pack	Continuous	Typical*
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-FM30	175	85
(supplied)

Battery pack	Continuous	Typical*
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-FM50	280	135

NP-QM71D	675	330

NP-QM91D	1010	495

For TRV280:

Battery pack	Continuous	Typical*
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-FM30	125	65
(supplied)

NP-FM50	200	105

NP-QM71D	485	255

NP-QM91D	725	385

*Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

For TRV138/338:

Battery pack	LCD panel	LCD panel
	opened	closed

NP-FM30	115	185
(supplied)

NP-FM50	185	295

NP-QM71D	445	715

NP-QM91D	670	1070

For TRV280:

Battery pack	LCD panel	LCD panel
	opened	closed

NP-FM30	100	150
(supplied)

NP-FM50	160	240

NP-QM71D	390	580

NP-QM91D	585	865

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Getting started

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Sony CCD-TRV338 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on, Recording time when recording with the viewfinder

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 Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see Insert a cassette into the camcorder Quick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder pView the recorded picture on the LCD screen Press Easy when recording/ playing back Recording/Playing back with ease Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capConnecting cable Shoulder strap Charging the battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Getting started Slide the Power switch up to CHGInfo Charging time Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Recording time when recording with the viewfinder To turn off the power Turning the power onUsing an outside power source Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panel To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Press Menu Setting the date and timeProceed to when you set the clock for the first time Turn on your camcorder p Press Open and open the LCD panel To check the preset date and time Cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up Setting the screen languageTo eject the cassette Press Tip Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset p Indicators displayed during recordingIndicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338 This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes Recording for a longer time Using zoomUsing the built-in light To record for a longer time Recording in mirror mode To turn off the built-in light Recording still images Superimposing the date and time On pictures TRV138/338 Recording with ease Easy Handycam To cancel Easy Handycam operation Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Press Back Light in Camera mode Recording in dark places Adjusting the exposure manuallyTo return the setting to automatic exposure NightShot plus Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus Adjusting the focus manuallyPress Focus in Camera mode Appears Fading in and out of a scene To adjust the focus automaticallyTips for focusing manually Fader , press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears To cancel the operationThis feature is for TRV138/338 only Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Change COLOR, SIZE, or Position as necessary Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording Press END Search again Viewing pictures recorded on a tape This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes Playing back in various modesPlayback To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Playing back with ease Play back a tape Various playback functions Displaying the screen indicatorsIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Press DISPLAY/BATT Info Follow 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 connected to a VCR When your TV is stereo Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settingsTurn on the power p Press Menu Press Menu to hide the menu screen Auto Program AEProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc Sunsetmoon Effect GON Auto ShtrTip OFF Zoom WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc Cinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Steadyshot Light Menu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc HiFi SoundEdit Gstereo Audio MIX TBCDNR LCD B.L Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD Color Audio Mode Using the TapeREC Mode ORC to SET Gauto RemainFrame REC INT.REC Flashes Auto Date Using the SetupClock SET USB Stream Demo Mode Language Beep Data CodeWorld Time Shut OFF Video Edit DisplayREC Lamp Glcd Connecting to a VCR Dubbing/Editing Connecting with an i.LINK cable To use an i.LINK cable for connection Dubbing to another tape Prepare your camcorder for playback Easy Dubbing TRV138/338 Press Easy DUB 11Set the VCR to recording pause IR Setup code listManufacturing IR Setup code Company Selecting the title Title flashes When you select Preview Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal Performing Easy Dubbing Connect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeDigital program editing TRV280 Prepare your VCR When connecting with an A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK cable Prepare a cassette Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then press Calculated start position for recording is set Mark OUT Undo Erase ALL When you select Erase ALL To save a program without using it to recordWhen you select Undo To end Digital program editing Features TRV280 System requirements About First Step GuideAbout the help function of the software Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer Installing on a Windows computer Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click InstallFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Click Next Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen Installation of Picture Package starts 15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer Installing on a Macintosh computerIf you have any questions about Picture Package Contact information is listed on For inquires about this software Using First Step GuideViewing First Step Guide Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVD Your Quit all applications running with an i.LINK Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Disc tray comes out automatically Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVDWriting The picture is being written onto the DVD Press Burn DVD/VCD Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Overall operations Cassette tapes TroubleshootingSymptom LCD screen/viewfinder Recording 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 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References Simple setting of clock by time difference Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systems Usable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About i.LINK About battery lifeWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINK Baud rate About the required i.LINK cable Maintenance and precautionsTo use i.LINK functions on this unit On use and care Moisture condensation When not using your camcorder for a long timeHow to prevent moisture condensation Video head About care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing Video camera recorder SpecificationInput/Output connectors System AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30General Types of differences Model To attach the lens cap Identifying parts and controlsCamcorder Quick Reference 105 Burn DVD/VCD REC rec To attach the shoulder strap Reference Stby REC Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderIndicators Meanings Index Numerics Picture effect Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording capacity