Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder _U_lFJ_'cl_rn videoHi8 CCD-TRV128/TRV228/TRV328/TRV428 Digital 8 DCR- TRV260/TRV265 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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Notes on using the camcorder • YOU ¢gn charu4_ tbe Iar_g_ to be u_ fbr sc_n display o_ yo_ ¢*_mco_d_r (p, I9), • Do _ot be[d _he cz_u¢_rd_r by th_ _][o_ug par_, \ Viewfinder 4 LCD panel
Table of Contents ((D-'fRV228: (. (D-'fRV328: NIm 1'RV228 HIE=1'RV328 I)(R. FRV26g: D_R'V2(_0 D(. R_TRV265; D_RV265 Read this first ............................................................................................. Quick Start 2 Guide Recording movies on a tape ...................................................................... Recording/Playing 8 back with ease .......................................................... 10 Step 1: Checking supplied items ..........................
Superimposing a title ................................................................................ 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - END SEARCH ................................................................................. 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape ........................................................ 34 Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................
O_ ¸ _ ' O_ Troubleshooting Customizing Camcorder Troubleshooting Your Changing the menu settings .............. 43 Using the _i_ (MANUAL SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc ................................................ 44 Using the _i_ (CAMERA SET} menu - 16:9 WIDEiSTEADYSHOT, etc ................................................ 47 Using the _i_ (PLAYER SET)/_ (VCR SET) menu - HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc ........................................... 51 Using the _i_ (LCD SET) menu - LCD B.L.
Quick Start Guide Recordingmovies "i/ Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To _harge t_ battery, s_e page 12, _) Lift up the viewfinder Insert a cassette _) Slide the L_OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen, ['he &_te _md time is not set t_p _n the default se_tit_g. 'Io set the d_te a_d dine, see page 17, _) Remove the lens cap, Ler=s cap is not at_=ed when yoa ptlrebase yoar camc_rder (p, 91), Press OPEN and open the LCD panel While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA lamp. 'The power tt_msor_. 0 Press REC START/ STOP. R_'v'or_m g s_rts.
Recording/Playingback with ease By s_ mhlng_oE_y Hmldycam o_rafion, rocord_ng/pl_ybask _rafio_ becomes_w_neaslen Easy Handycam operatlc_ aIlows easy re_<_rdin_playback for even _rst tlm_ _sers by providing only- the basic f_nctlc_s tbr moord_ng/playback. Press EASY when recording/ ................................................... playing back. E_Y,g_op_o_0_o.o_ 0 ..................................... screen font size increases (0) &,tring Easy Handycam operation.
Getting started RM r-830; (D TRV265) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sum yon have fbl] owing items saI_lied with yo_ camearder. the number inpareritheses indicates the r_tm_b_r of Nat item supplied.
Attach Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack You can charge "InfoLITHIUM" to yoL[r 0 the battery battery by attaching pack the battery the direction pack by sliding it in of the arrow until it clicks. the (M series) camcorder. Notes • YOU cannol us_ batteries "Int_)LITHI UM" baltery olher lhan lhe pack (M series) (p. 83). • Do noz short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery termtaals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
After chargingthe battery The CItG (charge) lamp turns oft" when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect Adaptor from 1he DC IN jack. 1he AC To remove the battery pack You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when 1he power is turned off. 1 Set the POWER 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT POWER witch switch to (CHG) OFF. INFO. The battery information seconds.
For NIm TRV For [],TRV260/265: 128/228/328/428: NP-FM30 115 55 NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 (supplied) NP-FM50 185 90 NP-FM50 200 105 NP-QM71/ 445 220 NP-QM71/ 485 255 67(1 335 725 385 QM71D QM71D NP-QMgl/ NP-QM91/ QM91D For QMglD [)TRV260/265: * Approximale number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, slart/stop, slide the POWER switch to chmlge the power mode, and zoom. The aoual baltery life may be shorter.
O Not_ • [he_v¢_rw£[l_tubes_ppli_f_om_Ieb_texypa_ w_t _e AC &d_p_r i_ ce_mect_dto _h_DC INjack o_'yo_r camco_ eve_ if _ po_ er eo_ is • _[_h_reco_ Step3: Tumingthe poweron _nd playback fir_ will be sh<_er • _[_h_CHG (c_g_) li_rnpflashes d_rk_ _rgi_g, or _h_batvs_ infbr_on _]1 _o_ be _t_ctly dlsp_ayed m _iowk_ c_m_tlons. - T_ b_ry p_k is not _ch_ correctly. - T_ b_te_ p_k is d_g_d. - T_ b_te_ p_k is _ly dis_arged. _or Bakery i_bm_rio_ oNy.
Turn Step 4: Adjustingthe LCDpanel and viewfinder the SEIJPUSH [LCD BRIGIIT]_ I?XEC dial th select then press the dial (p, _3).
,- Step 5: Setting the date and time Scq the date and tlme when using fh_s eamcordar for the first time.
To checkthe preset date and time For Him FRVI28/228/328/428: Press DATE to display the &i_e indicator, Press TIME m display thetime ir_di_ator. Press DATE {or DME) and theri press TIME (or DATE) m simultan_x)usly display Ne date and time indicator, To hide the date aridJot time indicator, DA['E an_or TfME agNn, press Step6: Insertinga cassettetape Yon can rise s_'tlm_d8 mm [] and H{8 HID, Diglml8 [_ v{_ easse_s on yonr camelot. I_r &_aiIs on these c_ssetms (s_h as writeprotectlcm), See page 82.
Insert a cassette _fl_ its _ndow_side facing up, Wi_do_-_id÷ Step7:SeRingthe screenlanguage Yu_ ea_ select the ]_mgt_ge LCD screen, re be _sed on the MENU Press _g_.
TurntheSELiPUSH EXECdial select {_ LANGUAGE], to then press the dial, Turn the SELiPUSH select the desired the dial EXEC I_nguage, dial to then press Y Press MENU. • ¥ o_.
Recording _, Recordingmovies Befor_ reeor_ng, follow steps I to 7 in "G_ng s_r_d" (p. I 1 - p. 191. For I-Iim I'RVI 28/228/328/428: Movies will be rec_rdcxl along with mona_al sonnd. For D FRV260/265: Movies will be recited akmg with stereo sound. Press OPEN end open the LCD panel, Slide the POWER CAMERA lamp Your camcorder s_teh lights until fl_e up. is set to the sh_dby mode. s_itc_slidethe _nil* POWER _ pressing the green bu#_on.
Indicatorsdisplayedduring recording Ill8 format Fhe indicators This appears while !'ecordlng H2i8 format will rmt be reco_cd or_ fhe tape, tapes, For NIm TRVi 28/228/328/428; 'lime codN'l ape counter seeond)rl'ape (hour: minute; photo recording (i} Notes • Before cha_gi_g _tIe batte_.g pack, slide the POWER swimh up m (CHG) Ogb. • t_ t_e default _g, if you do _ot _erate _he _._m{;ord_r for r_tt_re tl_a.ll_bOllt 5 mhlu_ th_ p{_w_ wtll automafic_l_ mr_ offm preserve _ltery power (IA.SHUT OFF], p.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoem_ Move it further fer a f_er zeenl, To record wider range of view To recordfor a longer time In the _ MODE], l'he sal_i_'t appears £arther away (Wide angle). ('L&PE SE'/) menu, select [REC then [£IP] (J_.542!. In Ne [2 mode, you can record longer titan when recording in Ne SP mode (2 times longer for Nim TRV128/228/32gN28, 1.5 tN_es To record closer view Move the power zoom lever mwa_,s T. [he sul_iect appears closer Uelephoto).
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Recordingstill images You can record the da_ and/gr time displayed on the screen superimposed on the p_cmre, - Tape photo recording (D TRV260/265) You can record still images. Before recording, follow st_,_s1 to 7 _n"Getting sUmc,d" (p. 11 p, 19), OPEN PHOTO 8 DATE TIME CCD-TRV428 Press DATE to record the date. Press "lIME to record the time. Press DATE (or DATE) (or TIME)., to record POWER swath the_l press TIME the date and time. To 1"lidc_he dat_ aad time, g!_ss DAYE a_&'or FIME again.
,- Slide the POWER CAMERA s_tch to select the - Easy Handycam CHG Slide ihe POWER the green button switch while pre88il]g /_1 Press Recordingwith ease mode. and hold PHOTO With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings am so*to at_tomatie m_, only basic {hncticms become avai1_ible, ;md semen font size increases for easy viewing. Even firsttime risers e;m enjoy easy meordlng. Before recording, follow steps I m 7 in "Ge:t_ng s_d" _. I l _ p. 19), lightly.
Adjustingthe exposure Easy Handycam operation ON The exposure is adjusted de_tdt setting. automatically in the l,_ _ Press REC START/STOP, R_orffzrlg starts. IRE(] appears on fhe [CD screen and the Camera recording lamp Lights lip. Press REC START/S'IOP again m stop re*ord.ing. To turn the poweroff Slide the POWER switch up to CttG) OFF.
Recordingin dark places You can fix the brightness ofa picta_ at the best exposure. When ree<_rdlng lairs on a clear day_ for inslaaee you e_ avoid baeklight shadows on people new to the window by mart_Ily fixing the c_p_u_ to that of the wall side of the roc_l. - NightShutplus You e_m record subjec_ in _rk places (saeh as when capturing the fi_ce of your baby sIeeping) with this th_cfi_. i .................
"_* Tip _xlm_ _h_d_ _stan¢_u_i_ _e N_g_h_ I_ is_o_ 3 m_e_ (]0_. _you r_ suhj_c_i_d_k pl_s (suchas_i_ _z_n__r moonlighfg _ IN,S, IJGH_7 m [OFF¸[ m themenu Adjusting the focus manually I%e focus _s adj _sted aammaticaIly default _n the s_ng, You can adjust the focus manual]y to the rec_rfling accard_ng conditions. Use this f_ncti
Tips for focusing manually • It is easier to f(_cas or_the subject when you _tse the z(K_m ftm¢6on. Move the power ;'_om lever towards T (tclephoto) to adjust the _bcas, and the_, t_wards W Recordinga picture usingvarious effects bride _ngle) m *_it/st the zoom )'or recording. • When you wtmt to record tI close-up FADER irr_age of a suEt),x't, move the power _'oom lever towards W ()vide ar*glN m thlly magrtit}¢ the image, then a_iast the rheas. To adjust the focus automatically Press IrO(:l_S again.
[STRIPE FADER] This Datum is t_r Mira TRV 128/228/328/428 o_fly. Superimposinga title You e_n insert a rifle when recording, You e_n select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles, TITLE [MONOTONE FADER] When fa_fmg in, g'=epicture gradu_dly changes from black-arid-white to color. When fading ouL [he pict_e grad_MIy changes from c01or to black-_md-white.
4 T_ri the SE[ZPUSH the desired chanwter, EXEC dial to select IPOSH'IONI (position) Yo_t _a_ select from 8 to 9 choices. then press the dial. /_1 Turn th¢,''SEL/P!_ISH EXEt2,' ' dial" to select IOK[, then press the dial, Phe title appeans. To erase a charac_r: Select [÷]. To enter a spa_e: Selec_/Z& ? !], then select the blank part between & and ?. To select alphabet and Russian _., Press REC START/STOP.
Searchingforthe last sceneof the most recent recording - ENDSEARCH 'ISis ft_netlon is handy when y_ have playc_ back the rope, for example, ha* want m start recording right after the most recently reeor_dscene, the KND SEARCH Nncqion will net work once yea Nect the easscqte after you have meordc_l on the tape, END SEARCH ::Jl Slide the POWER CAMERA Press _iteh POWER SwitCh to select the made. END SEARCH.
Playback ,- /i! Press _ Make slIr_ yell htwe _ _ecordec! _sseff_ (play) to start playback. To adjust the volume insartc, d into y_u:r camcor_er. Press When you wan_ m play ba_k the receded ¢itt_er ot'[_'i_ two buttetls orI VO[,iJME. When you close gh¢ LCI) panel, soend is turned pic_re on your rv, see page 39, For Him I'RV228/42g/D ['RV265: playback (rex_nd) to go to the point 'you want to view. Viewing pictures recorded on a tape Yea can control Con_nandcr.
ForDFRV260/265: [] N21i2 To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback)* [] For HIIITRV228/428/D 1_RV265: Press SLOW I1_ on Ne Remote C_mmarider during playback. press PLAY.
[_1 Play back a tape Playing back with ease The tbllowing barrens can be operated. play)/@ (stop)/@ pause)/ (filst forward)/_ - EasyHandycam E_y H_ndycam op_rati(m allows e_y playback for cwen first tim¢ risers by providing only the basic functions for playback. Also screen font size increases for e_y viewing. Make su:rcyo_thave a rcczar_d ca.sse_e inse_d into your camonrder. (r, wind) For Ill m TRV228/428/[)TRV265: You can operate Nose operations and SLOW t*- on the Remote Comrrumder.
Various playback functions Yot_can d{splaythe recorded date on the Sc_eetL DSPLtBATT {NFO POWER sw_¢h L_ing playback, yon can view the dateAime data ([DATE/'I IblE]) and the camera s_ngs data ([CAM DATA]) that are automatically recorded while record{rig p_cmres on a u_pe. ::J{ Slide the POWER select sa_4teh repeatedly to the PLAY/EDrI' mode. Press MENU during playback or playback pause, ,MENU SEUPUSN EXEC dial Turn the SELiPUSH select dial. [] [_1 Turn select dial.
To hide the date/time or the camera settings data Follow steps 2 to 4, _mdselect [OFF'] in step 5, Camera settings data display In the date/time data display, tht: date and timt: is displayed in the same *_rea, If you m_:ordthe picture without setting the dock, [......... ] *rod[--:--:--] will appear, .............................. t_1 .............................................
Playingthe picture on aTV Ck_ncct yore" c_nc_n_er to a 'IV _sing the sullied A/V connec:t_ng cable as show_ in the following ill_trafion, (k:_nneetthe sappl_c,d AC Adaptor to the wall _flet for the power snpply _. 12), Refer also to Ihe _nstru_tlc_ man_s s_I_l_ed with the deMees to be eonneetcxL I'o e_y m _mothor tape, see INtge 63. For I,n[]TRV128/228/3281428: AN OUT jack IN O S VIDEO* MMOUT Yollow ......................
* When there is an S video j_k on _he de_ee to be _x_a_'axL _'annezt [be S vkleo plug Io that j_& i_te_ ofu_ng the _11ow vldeo plug. Yhe avAio wil! n_ be otaput when you _nrte_L I_[c,m_es cart be reprodu_d with the S video more [_ti[h_]]y _i[h thi_ ot_llti_t_iiolL Locatinga scene ona tape for playback (D TRV265) When your13/is connectedto a VCR Conn_x't yoctr camcorder to fl_lelINE IN input o_ the VCR a_ing the A/V eonnecq:ing can e. Set the input selec_r on the VCR t_ _3NE.
O Notes is a Nank _on tape. • I'he I)a_e search wit[ nor fimqrkm zo_t[y when _hzr_ is abl_ secfio_ b_ e_n r_¢_ded _c_]o_s on _e_ _co_d _o_s on _h_ You can locate the still image you have reeord_l on a rope. Youcan locate the point where {he record{rig date changes. il Slide the POWER sa_4teh repeatedly to select _:1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly select the PLAYIEDIT mode. the PLAY/EDIT Press SEARCH Commander Press SEARCH M, on the Remote Commander repeatedly [DATE SEARCH I.
YotI can also locate still _mages one after another and display each image for 5 seconds aoton_dicalIy. ::Jl Slide the POWE R g_iteh repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT Press SEARCH Commander mode. M. on the Remote repeatedly to select [PHOTO SCAN], ,- Press _ (previous)/l_lq (next) on the Remote Commander. Each phc_t_ wiIl be played N_k fi_r about 5 seconds> To cancelthe operation Press SI_OP _n the Remete Commar_der.
_n_ O ['HERS (p, 59) CustomizingYourCamcorder Changingthe menu settings _1 Turn the SELiPUSH select dial, the desired EXEC dial to item_ then press the The available menu items vary dependi_g on _he position o_'the POWER switch. UnavailaNe i_ms will be grayed out. 8ELfPUSH EXEC dial POWER switch _ Turn the SELiPUSH select the desired dial, EXEC dial to modt_ then press the :'1 Turn on the power _, 15), 3 I _E 8_T Press MENU.
Usingthe (MANUALSET)menu 'I!_e default settings _m marked with !>, The seNngs you can M:iust','aW deperiding on _he power m_te of your camc_rder, - PROGRAMAE/P EFFECT,etc. _, You can seIect items 1&ted below in the MANUM SE[' meria, To select these items, see _'( hamging the mena settings" (p, 43).
**Your cam¢_M_r is adjusted _*)fbc_s o_ly on distant so_jec_. 0 Note • When yol* _et tim N_GHJ SHO] I_LUS_wltch to ON, [PROORA_ AE] doe_ not work, For I-IIIt TRV ]2g/22g/32g/42g: You can add special effects (8_aeh as films) to a picture bc_hrc recording. appears when ¢_wh _V'f_ct is sele¢_ted.
_" Tip • Y o_J¢4tnc_py pi¢_te_ edited usJ_g p]ct_¢ ¢f/cbc_vo ano_tIertape (,p 63) 46 CustomizingYour Camcorder
Usingthe (CAMERASET)menu The default settirigs _tre marked with t>, The settings you carl adjast v_ depending eri the power mode of your camcorder. l'he scree_ shows the items you can operate at the moment. Umwailable items will be grayed otto - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc. You can select items listed below in the _,_ CAMERA SET menu. 1'o sele_:t these items, see YNanging [he menti settings" sat N8 I 10HT (p. 43).
For III m TRV 128/228/328/428: You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Refer also to _he manuals supplied in [CINEMA] mode with your TV.
'_" Tips • The ID-! system sends aspect ratio infbrmation (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • When you record in the [16:9 FULL[, the date or time indicator screen TVs. • For H|mTRV328/428: will be widened on wide- The gteadyghoi does not work. If you set [16:9 FULL] in tile menu settings when tile Steodyghot is working, _€_* flashes and file Steodyghot does no1 function.
For 1411mTRV328/428/[)TRV260/265: You can seleci d_is function to compensate lbr camera-shake. I>ON Standard setting (enable the SteodyShot function). If you select |hnction thai STEADYSHOT cannol work wilh, '_ appears. OFF ( *_ ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select to shoot a stationary sul_iect wilh a tripod, conversion lens (optional). Natural piclures a or when using a are produced.
items, Usingthe (PLAYER SET)/[ (VCRSET) menu- HiFi SOUND/EDIT,etc. see "Changing (p. 43). The default settings settings the menu settings" are marked with _>. The you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows 1he items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select the items listed below in the menu (the PLAYER SET menu for l-lira TRVI28/228/328/428, the VCR SET menu for [gTRV260/265.
For HI Ii TRV 128/228/3281428: I>ON Select to correct jitler (horizontal OFF Select to not compensate on wldch For HUl TRV picture you have dubbed picture shake during playback). distortion repeatedly when playing or recorded back a tape TV game signals. 128/228/328/428: I>ON Select to eliminate color noise in the picture. OFF Select to minimize movement. picture artifacts in a picture containing Io_s of For [)TRV260/265: You can adjust _he audio balance between and ST2.
The default Usingthe (LCD SET)menu- LeO B.L./LCD settings are marked with _>. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. COLOR, etc. r_ I_' You can select the items listed below in the LCD SET menu. To select these items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). LeD SET LC_ B_GHT LC_ B L IM_NUJ_NO See page 16 tbr details.
Usingthe D (TAPE SET)menu- FRAME REC/ power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. INT.REC,etc. You can select items listed below in the TAPE SET menu. To select items, see "Changing menu settings" lhe (p. 43). The default seltings are marked with t> The settings you con adjust vary depending on the I:>SP ( g_ ) Select to record in the SP (Standard LP ( 12_ ) Play) mode on a cassette.
• When you set [ORC TO SET], a non-recorded section of about 0.l second appears on tile tape. However, note that this non-_corded section disappears from the tape when you continue recording from this section. • To check if you have already set this setting, select [ORC TO SET] in the menu settings. [ORC ON] is displayed E>AUTO if it is already set.
ForDTRV260/265: Youcanachieve excellent recordings offlowers blooming, etc., wi|hthis function. Connect yourcamcorder tothewalloutlet using thesupplied AC Adaptor during theoperation. a.[REC TIME] b.[INTERVAL] 1 TurntheSEIdPUSH EXEC dialto select ISETI,the,, 2 Turn dial. the SEL/PUSH 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH (30 seconds, press the dial. EXEC dial to select ]INTERVAL], EXEC dial to select the desired 1, 5, 10 minutes), then press the interval time then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH dial.
The default settings are marked with _>. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen Usingthe (SETUP MENU)- CLOCK s r/usB s R.W shows 1he items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. LANGUAGE, etc. SETUP MENU CLOCK SEW 08B S_AM LTR SiZE Ca _I_GtJAG_ r_ I:/ You can select items listed below in 1he SETUP MENU. To select items, see "Changing menu settings" the 4 (p. 43).
You can select or change the langvage used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You can select from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Lalin American Spanish, Brazilias_-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean. When you remove a cassette fi'om your camcorder, mode, you can view the demonstration 1>ON OFF 0 and select the CAMERA in about I0 minules. Select to see an overview of the functions are using this eameorder for lhe first time.
power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows lhe items you can operate at the moment. Usingthe Unavailable (OTHERS)menu-WORLD TIME/VIDEOEDIT,etc. £# O_H_RS WORLD rlM_ SEEP A SHUt O_F COMMANDER OISPLA¥ _ You can select items listed below in lhe OTHERS items will be grayed out. _EC LAMP menu. To select items, see "Changing lhe menu settings" (p. 43).
Note • When you connect to [NEVER 1. For I-Ira your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SIt UT OFF] is automalically se_ TRV228/428/BTRV265: I>ON Select when using the Remo_e camcorder. OFF Select to deactivate file Remote camcorder from responding remole control unit. Commander Commander to a command supplied wi_h your to prevent your sent by another VCR fJ Note • Tile selring rciurns to [ON] when you have tile power cmncorder for more lhan 5 minutes.
You can create a copy of the picture Dubbing/Editing on your camcorder Connectingto a VCR devices (p. 63). For DTRV260/265, picture recorded on other recording you can also record the from a VCR to a tape on your camcorder _. 68). Connect your camcorder in the following to a VCR as shown illustration. For klIMTRV128122813281428: AA/OUT jack m € m EZZ_22_. A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs c_2_2!.
For E) TRV260/265: A/V OUT jack Connecting with LLINK ]optional) cable an i.LINK cable DV Interface S VIDEO* Yellow_ A/V connecting _ VIDEO cane (supplied) VCRs Red 1:222!i_:_Signal flow * When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect tile S video plug to that jack inslead of using the yellow video plug• The audio will not be oulput when you connect with the S video plug alone• Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully with this conoection. To usean i.
Dubbingto another tape You can copy and edit the picture back on your devices camcorder your your • Insert a cassette • If your VCR _lle input Prepare • Insert • Slide the O the TRVI28/228/328/428: To prevent delerioration o f pie,lures, set [EDIT] to [ONI in the _[_ (PLAYER gET) menu before dubbing (p. 51 ). selector, set it to for playback. cassette. switch to select |he € mode. playback on your it on the VCR m instructions supplied for details.
Dubbinga tape easily - EasyDubbing (I,Ii []TRV128122813281428) You can control VCR for dubbing Turn the SEL/PUSH select ISE'rUP[, EASY UUBm_ EXEC e0eo_ PAUSE _I0_E with your camcorder easily with the VCR connected the camcorder. to Turn the SEL/PUSH select Follow the steps below when you are performing the Easy Dubbing time. You can skip this setting for the first if you have set up the VCR by the following before.
0Point the infrared camcorder towards on your in.) ray VCR, away, the from with emitter of your remote about 30 sensor cm (12 [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at"3" as lhe default setting.) no obstructions. Remote sensor VCR Sony 1,2,3,4,5,6 Admiral 1 Set the 2Turn select 3Turn select VCR the |IR the when SEL/PUSH TEST], then SEL/PUSH [EXECUTE], Recording setting to recording starts is correct.
M ultitech 23, 32, 80 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 You can insert a title. Opfimus 22 You can select one of the 8 preset Orion 6(} the 2 custom Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 page 31 to create Pent_x 8, 42 Philco 26, 70, 77, 78 Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 titles and titles. See steps 1 to 4 on original tides. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC select dial.
4 Tern the SEL/PUSH select [OK], then press EXEC dial to the dial. Tern the SEL/PUSH select [NORMAL] EXEC dial to er [PREVIEW], then press the dial. The title lights up. When you select [NORMAL] You can record inlo the VCR normally• When you select [PREVIEW] You can make a time-lapse dubbing by setting lhe VCR to automatically repeat 5 seconds' recording and 25 seconds' standby. O Notes • You can pu_ a title only into the tape of the VCR.
Torn the SEL/PUSH select [EXECUTE], EXEC dial to then press the dial. When dubbing ends, your camcorder VCR slop aulomatically. Then the display returns lo the Easy Dubbing initial screen. To stopdubbingduring editing Press @ (stop) on your camcorder. To quit EasyDubbing Press EASY DUB. and Recordingpictures from a VCR ([)TRV260/265) You can record and edit pictures from a VCR on a tape inserted in your camcorder. insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder.
Prepare Dubbingselected scenes from a tape - Digital programediting ([) TRV260/265) your VCR. • insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your eamcorder (playing device). You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCR. • inser_ a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 1o Delete unwanted scene 4 Press MENU.
5 9 Torn the SEL/PUSH select dial. [LLINK] EXEC dial to Point the infrared ray emitter of your eamcorder towards the remote sensor on press the your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) or |IR], then away, with no obstructions. When connecting cable with an i.LINK After selecting [i.LINK], go on m "Slep 2: Adjusting _he synchronization of the VCR" (p. 70). When connecting connecting with an A/V cable After selecting [IR], follow _he procedure described in "To set the [IR SETUP] code" (p. 70).
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH select ]ADJ TEST], EXEC dial to then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH select the average EXEC numerical dial to value of [IN[, then press the dial. The calculated is set. 4 Torn the SEL/PUSH select [EXECUTE], EXEC start position for recording Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ["CUT-OUT"[, dial. then press the dial to then press the dial.
Press 3 Press the SEL/PUSH Turn the SEL/PUSH select dial. 4 MENU. _ (OTHERS), Turn the SEL/PUSH select dial. EXEC [VIDEO dial to EXEC dial. The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. then press the EXEC EDIT[, dial to then press the Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. 0Set your VCR to the recording pause. Skip 1his step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable.
To end Digital programediting Press MENU. To save a programwithout using it to record Press MENU in step 11. The program is stored in memory until lhe cassette is ejected. To erase programs 1 FoUow steps 1 to 4 in "Recording selected 2 scenes as programs" the (p. 71). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [UNDO[ or [ERASE the dial. ALL], then press When you select [UNDO] You can erase the last set program. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase all 1he programs.
Troubleshooting persists, Troubleshooting If you run into any problem camcorder, the problem, screen the power or the viewfinder, display details. using your use the following troubleshoot remove source and contact your Sony dealer. if"C:[S][S]:vl[S]" is displayed function on the LCD the self-diagnosis is activated.
¸ii¸ii:! iii i ¸ii:ii::i i!iiii i!i ¸II !i:i The remaining battery time indicator does not indicsle the correct time. ¸ii ¸ii:ii i !ii!!i ¸II :i !i:i • The temperature although indicator _aek has enough The power p_ck with a new one. It may be damaged. • A problem the remaining battery indicales that the battery is too high or too low, or the batter pack has not been charged enough. This is 11ol a malfunction. ")Fully charge _he battery again.
!_ _!_i_; ¸¸ ;_ !:i!i i_:ii!i! :;_: ili:i i:;[i :iif:; if! :;[i:i _:!;iS :;[i:i _:!;iS :;[i:i _:!;iS :;[i:i _:!;iS :;[i:i _:!;iS :;[i:i _:i ___;___i_!__i_i̧_!!_ !_i'_i!__;_ _:__i i:!:if!i! _:iii iii:[i :iii; ii!:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i _:; iS:[i:i The tape does not start when you _ress REC START/STOP. -_Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA lamp. (p. 15) 4The tope has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
i i !i:!:iiii iii i ¸II i!i Flickering or changes in color occurs. ¸ii i:;ii!!i ¸II -)This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel ]PROGRAM END SEARCH END SEARCH does not work. does not work The built-in was ejected • The cassette is new and has nothing • There correctly, AE] in this case. (p. 44) • The cassette is a blank section recorded. in the beginning or middle of the tape.
Cannot dub correctly connecting cable. using the A/V For DTRV260/265: Pictures from connected not displayed -)Set [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in tile _ • The input signal is not NTSC. devices (OTHERS) menu. (p. 60) (p. 68) are correctly. For BTRV260/265: Digital program function. editing -)Set does not _he input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) -)When your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is no_ a Sony product via an i.
Warning indicators and messages if indic3tors appear on lhe screen, check lhe lbllowing. :[:3[:3 : ff]ff]/E:{Z]D : DE] (Selfdiagnosis display) See lhe page in parenlheses lbr details. Some symptoms can be fixedby yourself. If the problen_ persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or IocM aulhorized Sony service C:04:D[] facility. •")A baltery pack _hat is not an "InfoUTH] Use an "lnfoLITHIUM" C:21:Dff] UM" baltery pack is being used. b_ltery pack. (p.
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Additional Information Simple settingof clock by time difference Usingyourcamcorder abroad You can easily set the clock 1o the local time by Power difference supply You can use your camcorder regions using the AC Adaptor your camcorder 50/60 Hz. selling a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in lhe [] (OTHERS) menu, then set the time within Use a commercially (p. 59).
For DTRV260/265: Usablecassette tapes You can use standard Digital8 Hi8 Him When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright 8 mm [] and Hi8 Ill =a, D video cassettes on your ca•corder. system This fti8 Ill[] system is an extension of the standard 8 mm [] system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 HI[] system correctly on video recorders/ players olher than a Hi8 video recorder/pl3yer.
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right Aboutthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ]'his unit is compatible "InIbLITHIUM" belbre you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NPQM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D (optional). • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, l_st lbrward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We with the battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InIbLITHIUM" battery pack.
recording standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted. About i.LINK Aboutbattery life • The battery lil_ is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the batlery pack has reached the end of its lil_. Please buy a new battery pack.
device. It isalso indicated near thei.LINK interface onsome device. Themaximum baud rate tbrdevice thaidoes not have tory indication (such as1his unit)is "SI00." Thebaud ratemaydifferfi'om 1he indicated value when 1he unitisconnecled 1odevice wilh adifferent maximum baud rate. flaal 100 megabits a baud rate of 1O0 Mbps means on this unit (DV interlhce) compatible Betbre connecting 1o tiber i.LINK as this unit to your computer, make sure that application by this unit is already computer.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. Notes on moisture Moisture condensation may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place • When disconnecting 1he power code, pull by the plug and not lhe code. (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below. • Do not damage the power code such as by placing anylhing heavy on it. • Keep metal contacts clean.
• For[)TRV260/265: if the lbllowing problem occurs, clean lhe Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects lbr a long period of time. video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassetle (optional). Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback in blue. picture or the screen is displayed Aboutcare and storageof the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the lbllowing instances: When there are fingerprints surface.
For Specification [lTRV260/265: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 Effective: Approx. Combined power pixels 290 000 pixels Lens Filter Focal Video recording system For HImTRV128/228/328/428: scamfing 2 rotary scamxing Helical FM system system heads, PCM stereo Video signal NTSC color, Usable cassette system 4 Ix (lux) (b 1.6) stereo 1, 0 Ix (lux) (in the NightShot stereo) Input/Outputconnectors cassette S video SP: Approx. 14.
LCDscreen ACAdaptor AC-L15A/L15B Picture Power 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) Power consumption 18W requirements DC 7.2 V (battery Output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power Operating consumption (when using tile battery pack) For 1"11m TRV 128/228/328/428: During 1.8 W camera During 2.7 W camera recording Storage -20°C using the viewfinder recording to 104°F) to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions using tbe LCD (approx.
vldeoHi8 Model TRVI28 Recording Playback Digital8 CCD- system AUD[O/VIDEO g VIDEO DCRTRV328 TRV428 TRV260 TRV265 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Digital8 Digital8 1ti8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8 Digital8 Monaural Monaural Monaural Monaural S_ereo glereo OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT system Audio recording TRV228 jack OUT OUT DV [nter_ace jack ...................... IN/OUT IN/OUT USB jack ......................
QuickReference Identifying parts and controls [] [] € [] Lens cap (p. 21, 25) [] LCD screen (p. 3, 16) [] OPEN button (p. 16) [] VOLUME [] END SEARCH [] Speaker [] Viewfinder [] Battery pack [] LIGHT button [] FADER button (p. 30) [] BACK LIGHT FOCUS To attachthe lens cap ;o -/+* button (p. 34) 8 button (p. 33) (p. 3, 16) (p. 23) button (p. 27) button (p. 29) SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 43) * This btltton has a tactile do_.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Built-in [] [] [] light (p. 23) [] Microphone Lens [] NIGHTSHOT Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/ For HImTRV228/428/DTRV265: [_ EASY button (p. 26, 36) [] DSPL]BATT Remote sensor Camera recording PLUS switch (p. 28) INFO button (p. 13, 37) lamp (p. 21, 26) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Jack cover [] S VIDEO [] For [_TRV260/265: [] For HlmTRV128/228/328/428: AiV OUT jack (p.
% REW 0- STOP pLAy -_ FF pAUSE _ [] [] RESET button [] For DTRV260/265: BURN DVD/VCD (p. 74) You can easily take a piclurc recorded on |he tape and bum it onto a DVD or CD-R. See the supplied "Compuler Applications Guide" lbr details. For Him TRV128122813281428: EASY DUB (Easy (p. 64) Dubbing) [] TITLE button (p. 31) [] EXPOSURE [] MENU button* (p. 43) [] Video control buttons (p. 34) button (p. 28) [] CAMERA [] PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 15) [] For [)TRV260/265: mode lamp (p.
[] [] [] [] Viewfinder lens adjustment [] Eyecup [] Cassette [] I=_OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 16) lid lever (p. 18) [] Tripod receptacle Make sure 1hat the length of the tripod screw is less lhan 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Olherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your cag_corder. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zoom lever (p. 23) [] BATT (battery) [] Hooks for shoulder [] For D TRV260/265: release button (p.
Remove the insulation Remote Commander. sheet betbre using the To remove the insulationsheet For Hill TRV228/428: fi] To changethe button-typebattery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. For D TRV265: []__ ____@ m---- 2 Remove the button4ypelithium battery. ---m € Fi $[] 8 Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, point towards 1he remote sensor to control your camcorder. [] REC START/STOP button [] Power zoom button (p.
WARNING Batlery moy explode if mistreoled. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorreclly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manuthcturer. Discard used batleries according to _he manufacturer's inslruclions. Notes on the Remote Commander • A button4ype lithium bal_ery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not us_ b_tleries oth_ than CR2025.
Following indicators will appear on lhe LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate |he state of _X_ A your camcorder. indicaiors and their on-screen/viewfinder positions model. vary depending _t on your camcorder _ ldt _ 1_ Example: Indicators Warning (p. 79) Manual exposure Manual tbcus (p. 29) (p. 28) Back light (p. 27) in the CAMERA mode I_1 d_ "t_ _ PROGRAM AE (p. 44) [] Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 79)/Tape photo recording (p.
Index Numerics 16:9 WIDE mode ........ 47, 49 A A?V connecting cable ........................ 39, 61, 62 AC Adaptor ....................... 15 Adjusting the viewfinder... AUDIO MIX ..................... AUDIO MODE ................. 16 52 54 AUTO DATE .................... AUTO SHTR .................... 57 46 D L Data code (DATA CODE) ............................... 37, 59 Date search ......................... 41 Language (_LANGUAGE) Date/time ............................ 37 DEMO MODE ............
tl P PAL .................................... Photo scan .......................... 81 42 Photo search ....................... 41 Picture ei_hcl USB jack ............................ USB Streaming (USB STREAM) 92 ......... 57 Using abroad ...................... 81 (P EF'FECI) ................ 45 Picture search ..................... 35 7 Playing time ....................... Power mode ....................... Video head ......................... Viewfinder .........................
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