Viewing pictures recorded on a tape | Sony CCD-TRV338 guide

Playback

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape

Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder.

When you want to play back the recorded picture on your TV, see page 39.

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•Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can play back easily. For details, see page 36.

1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

3 Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view.

4 Press (play) to start playback.

To adjust the volume

Press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you close the LCD panel, sound is turned off.

:To turn the volume down :To turn the volume up

To stop playback

Press (stop).

To pause

Press (pause) during playback. Press

(pause) or (play) to restart the playback.

Playback stops automatically when pause mode continues for a few minutes.

To fast forward or rewind

Press (fast forward) or (rewind) in stop mode.

To review movies on the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

Indicators displayed during playing back

For TRV138/338:

60min

0:00:00

34

Playback

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Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Viewing pictures recorded on a tape

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 Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see 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 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 Your camcorder is set to the standby mode To turn the power offPress REC START/STOP 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 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 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 Wide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Steadyshot Light Menu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc HiFi SoundEdit Gstereo DNR TBCAudio MIX LCD B.L Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD Color Audio Mode Using the TapeREC Mode ORC to SET Frame REC RemainGauto 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 Manufacturing IR Setup code Company IR Setup code list11Set the VCR to recording pause Selecting the title Title flashes When you select Preview Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal Performing Easy Dubbing To quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p 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 i.LINK cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an A/V connecting 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 About the help function of the software About First Step GuideSystem requirements 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 Viewing First Step Guide Using First Step GuideFor inquires about this software Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVD Your Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeQuit all applications running with an i.LINK 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 Windows SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsFor copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape 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 On handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Video camera recorder SpecificationInput/Output connectors System General Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Types of differences Model Camcorder Identifying parts and controlsTo attach the lens cap Quick Reference 105 Burn DVD/VCD REC rec To attach the shoulder strap Reference Indicators Meanings Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderStby REC Index Numerics Picture effect Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Recording capacity