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2-515-259-12(1)© 2005 Sony CorporationCameraOperations GuideVideo Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera RecorderCCD-TRV138/TRV338DCR-TRV280Read this fi

Quick Start Guide10Recording/Playing back with easeBy switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Han

Additional Information100• For TRV280:If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (

Additional InformationAdditional Information101SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording systemFor TRV138/338:2 rotary heads, Helical sc

Additional Information102GeneralPower requirementsDC 7.2 V (battery pack)DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)F

Additional InformationAdditional Information103Types of differencesz Provided— Not providedModelCCD- DCR-TRV138 TRV338 TRV280Recording system Hi8 Hi8

Quick Reference104Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens cap (p. 21, 25)B LCD screen (p. 3, 16)C OPEN button (p. 16)D REC START/

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference105A Built-in light (p. 23)B LensC Infrared ray emitter (p. 62, 68)D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26)E MicrophoneF NIGH

Quick Reference106A RESET button (p. 82)B For TRV280:BURN DVD/VCDYou can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R. Fo

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference107A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16)B EyecupC Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18)E Tripod receptacleMake su

Quick Reference108Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference109IndexNumerics16:9 WIDE mode ...46, 47AA/V connecting cable...39, 59, 60AC Adaptor...

Getting startedGetting started11Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The numb

Quick Reference110PPAL ... 94Picture effect (P EFFECT)... 43Picture Package ... 74Picture s

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Getting started12Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder

Getting startedGetting started136 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.After charging the batter

Getting started14at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)Recording time when recording with the LCD screen onApproximate number of minutes

Getting startedGetting started15b Notes• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of yo

Getting started16Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelYou can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet

Getting startedGetting started17Step 5: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set

Getting started18To check the preset date and timeFor TRV138/338:Press DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.Pre

Getting startedGetting started192 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up.3 Press .The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.4 Cl

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock haza

Getting started205 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ LANGUAGE], then press the dial.6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired languag

RecordingRecording21RecordingRecording moviesBefore recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 19).For TRV138/338:Movies will be

Recording22Indicators displayed during recordingThe indicators will not be recorded on the tape.For TRV138/338:For TRV280:Date/time and camera setting

RecordingRecording23Recording for a longer timeTo record for a longer timeIn the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 52). In the LP mo

Recording24: Automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.m: Always turns on.To turn off the built-in lightPress LIGHT repeatedl

RecordingRecording25Superimposing the date and time on pictures (TRV138/338)You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed o

Recording263 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.You will hear a small beep sound, and the picture will be

RecordingRecording275 Press REC START/STOP.Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/

Recording28Adjusting the exposure manuallyYou can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for ins

RecordingRecording29z Tip• If you record subjects in complete darkness, set [N.S. LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu settings. The maximum shooting distance u

3CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Recording30Tips for focusing manually• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telep

RecordingRecording31[STRIPE FADER]This feature is for TRV138/338 only.[MONOTONE FADER]When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-wh

Recording324 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.To erase a character: Select [C].To enter a space: Selec

RecordingRecording33Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCHThis function is handy when you have played back the tape, f

Playback34PlaybackViewing pictures recorded on a tapeMake sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back t

PlaybackPlayback35For TRV280:A Remaining battery timeB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV

Playback36Playing back with ease – Easy HandycamEasy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic fun

PlaybackPlayback37Various playback functions You can display the recorded date on the screen.Displaying the screen indicatorsYou can choose to display

Playback38To hide the date/time or the camera settings dataFollow steps 2 to 4, and select [OFF] in step 5.Camera settings data displayIn the date/tim

PlaybackPlayback39Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustra

4• The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280.• The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The scre

Playback40When your TV is connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selec

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder41BAdvanced operationsCustomizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsYou can change various s

Customizing Your Camcorder42Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.You can select items listed below in the MANUAL SET menu. To sele

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder43**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.bNote• When you set the NIGHTSHOT

Customizing Your Camcorder44z Tip• For TRV280:You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 61). AUTO SHTRGON Select to aut

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder45Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc.You can select items listed below in t

Customizing Your Camcorder4616:9 WIDEFor TRV138/338:You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder47z Tips• The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting s

Customizing Your Camcorder48STEADYSHOTFor TRV338/ TRV280:You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake.b Note •For TRV280: Camera-shake

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder49Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu – HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc.You can select the items listed

5Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies ...

Customizing Your Camcorder50TBC For TRV138/338:DNR For TRV138/338:AUDIO MIX For TRV280:You can adjust the audio balance between ST1 (the originally re

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder51Using the (LCD SET) menu – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc.You can select the items listed below in th

Customizing Your Camcorder52Using the (TAPE SET) menu – FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc.You can select items listed below in the TAPE SET menu. To select ite

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder53• When you set [ORC TO SET], a non-recorded section of about 0.1 second appears on the tape. How

Customizing Your Camcorder54INT.RECFor TRV280:You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. Connect your camcord

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder55Using the (SETUP MENU) – CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.You can select items listed below

Customizing Your Camcorder56 LANGUAGEYou can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You can select from English, Simpli

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder57Using the (OTHERS) menu – WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc.You can select items listed below in the

Customizing Your Camcorder58b Note• When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].DISPLAYREC LAMPVI

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing59Dubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCRYou can create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording d

6Superimposing a title... 31Searching for the last scene of the most rec

Dubbing/Editing60For TRV280:b Notes• Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the [DISPLA

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing61Dubbing to another tapeYou can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (suc

Dubbing/Editing62Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338)You can control VCR for dubbing with your camcorder easily with the VCR connected t

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing6310Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) aw

Dubbing/Editing64* TV/VCR componentStep 2: Selecting the titleYou can insert a title.You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing654 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [OK], then press the dial.The title lights up.b Notes• You can put a title onl

Dubbing/Editing662 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing67Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing ( TRV280)You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and r

Dubbing/Editing689 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [i.LINK] or [IR], then press the dial.When connecting with an i.LINK cableAfter selecting [i.

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing693 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ADJ TEST], then press the dial.4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EXECU

7Advanced operationsCustomizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settings ...41Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. ...

Dubbing/Editing702 Press MENU.3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (OTHERS), then press the dial.4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [VIDEO E

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing71To end Digital program editingPress MENU.To save a program without using it to recordPress MENU in step 11. The progra

Using with your computer72Using with your computerFeatures ( TRV280)When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the suppl

Using with your computerUsing with your computer73About “First Step Guide”“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your compute

Using with your computer74• Display: Minimum 1 024 × 768 dots, 32 000 colors (this product will not operate correctly at less than 1 024 × 768 dots or

Using with your computerUsing with your computer75For Windows 2000/Windows XPLog on as Administrators for installation.1 Confirm that your camcorder i

Using with your computer769 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.The installation of Picture Package starts.10Select the langu

Using with your computerUsing with your computer77(and “First Step Guide,” if installed by steps 11-12) appear on the desktop.15Remove the CD-ROM from

Using with your computer78Using “First Step Guide”( TRV280)Viewing “First Step Guide”Starting up on a Windows computerDouble-click the icon on the des

Using with your computerUsing with your computer79• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., reg

Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideRecording movies1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 12.2 Insert a ca

Using with your computer80– Europehttp://www.vaio-link.com/–USAhttp://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/dvimag/– Asia Pacific Regionalhttp://www.css.ap.son

Using with your computerUsing with your computer81WRITING: The picture is being written onto the DVD.z Tip• If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other da

Troubleshooting82TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting83Cassette tapesLCD screen/viewfinderThe power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 mi

Troubleshooting84RecordingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.cSlide the POWER switch to turn

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting85PlaybackThe built-in light does not function. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select .cIf the problem presists, contact yo

Troubleshooting86Dubbing/EditingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsCannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting87Connecting to a computerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsFor TRV280:The computer does not recognize your camcord

Troubleshooting88For TRV280:The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. cThe USB driver has been registe

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting89For TRV280:The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. For Windows 2000L

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide93 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default setti

Troubleshooting90For TRV280:The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. For Windows XPLog on as Administ

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting91For TRV280:There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. cChange the sett

Troubleshooting92Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen, check the following. See

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting93* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.Warning messagesThe following messa

Additional Information94Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Ada

Additional InformationAdditional Information95Usable cassette tapesYou can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder

Additional Information96About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder ope

Additional InformationAdditional Information97your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off.About battery life• The battery life i

Additional Information98device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device.The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when t

Additional InformationAdditional Information99• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to bui