Illustrations used on this manual are based on

• The illustrations used on this manual are based on	• Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired
the model DCR-TRV280.	item, then press the dial to decide.
• The screens shown in this manual are from a
Windows XP computer. The screens may vary
depending on the OS.

Notes on using the camcorder

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

•To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.

•Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.

•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

LCD panel

Battery pack

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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 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder To charge the battery, seeRecording 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 Press Easy when recording/ playing back Recording/Playing back with ease AC Adaptor Power cord Lens cap Connecting cableRechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 Shoulder strap Charging the battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Slide the Power switch up to CHG InfoGetting started Charging time Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Turning the power on Using an outside power sourceTo turn off the power Slide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panelAdjusting the viewfinder To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Setting the date and time Proceed to when you set the clock for the first timePress Menu 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 Setting the screen language To eject the cassetteInsert 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 displayed during recording Indicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset p This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes Using zoom Using the built-in lightRecording for a longer time 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 Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press Back Light in Camera mode Adjusting the exposure manually To return the setting to automatic exposureRecording in dark places NightShot plus Adjusting the focus manually Press Focus in Camera modeTurn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focus Appears To adjust the focus automatically Tips for focusing manuallyFading in and out of a scene Fader To cancel the operation This feature is for TRV138/338 only, press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappears 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 Playing back in various modes PlaybackThis appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Playing back with ease Play back a tape Displaying the screen indicators Indicators appear/disappear as you press the buttonVarious 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 connected to a VCR When your TV is stereo Changing the menu settings Turn on the power p Press MenuCustomizing Your Camcorder Press Menu to hide the menu screen Program AE Program AE/P EFFECT, etcAuto Sunsetmoon Effect Auto Shtr TipGON OFF Zoom WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc Wide 169 Full modeCinema Tips Steadyshot Light HiFi Sound EditMenu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc Gstereo DNR TBCAudio MIX Using the LCD LCD BrightLCD B.L LCD Color Using the Tape REC ModeAudio Mode ORC to SET Frame REC RemainGauto INT.REC Flashes Using the Setup Clock SETAuto Date USB Stream Demo Mode Language Data Code World TimeBeep Shut OFF Display REC LampVideo Edit 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 Selecting the dubbing mode When you select NormalWhen you select Preview Performing Easy Dubbing To quit Easy Dubbing To stop dubbing during editingConnect your VCR to your camcorder p Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing TRV280Connect 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 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode 11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then pressPrepare a cassette Calculated start position for recording is set Mark OUT Undo Erase ALL To save a program without using it to record When you select UndoWhen you select Erase ALL 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 Click Install For Windows 2000/Windows XPPlace the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer Click Next Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screen Installation of Picture Package starts Installing on a Macintosh computer If you have any questions about Picture Package15Remove 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 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 Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVD Writing The picture is being written onto the DVDDisc tray comes out automatically Press Burn DVD/VCD Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sourcesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Overall operations Troubleshooting SymptomCassette 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 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References Using your camcorder abroad Power supplySimple setting of clock by time difference On TV color systems Usable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life What is i.LINK?About i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rate Maintenance and precautions To use i.LINK functions on this unitAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Video head On handling the casing LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Specification Input/Output connectorsVideo camera recorder 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 Recording mode SP Standard Play See Recording modePicture effect Recording capacity

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