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,.._0 N"Y'_,,_ 2-515-25_-,2tl/ Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder video Hi8 C CD- TR V138/TR V338 DigitaJ 8 DCR- TR V280 C_ tnfoL/THiUM 0 SE_UE_ © 2005 Sony Corporation Readthis first For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Before operating the ullil, please read Ibis RECYCLINGLITHIUM-ION BATTERIES manual lhoroughly, and relain il for futttre Lithium-Ion batteries are reference. recyclable. You can help preserve our enviromnent by returning your WARNING used r_:chargeablebatteries to the @ collection and recycling location To _revent fire or shock hazard, do not nearest yo/i. ex Dose the unit to rain or moisture. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries_ call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit hltp://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do nol handle damaged or leaking Lithium- p_ Ion balteries. CAUTION TO AEDUCETHE AISK OF ELEC'TAI¢ SHOO_ DO NOT AEMOVE tOWn (OR BACK/ T_OOSER=$ERVECEA_LEP_,mS I_,SIDE, For customers in the U.S.A. REFERSERVICI_qGTO aUALBFID SERVECEPERSONNEL If you ha_eanyquestions abotlt this product, you may call: Sony Customer lnl_)rmation Center 1-800-222-SONY This symbol is intended Io alerl Ihe (7669). user Io the presence of uninsulated The number below is for the FCC related matters only. "dangerous voltage" x_ilhin Ihe Regulato U Information product's enclosure thai may be of Declaration of Conformity sufficienl magnilude Io constiltlte a risk of electric shock Io persons. Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 This symbol is inlended Io alerl the Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. user Io the presence of important Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA operating and lilaintenance 92127 U.S.A. (servicing) instructions ill Ihe Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 ]ilerature accompanying the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. appliance. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfid interl2,rence, and (2) this device must accept any interference 0 Notice receive& including interference that may cause If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data undesired operation. translk:rto discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the Owner's Record communication cable (USB, etc.) again. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. -TRV Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No. 2 CAUTION • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ You arc cautioned that any changes or modifications region. To view your recordings on aTV_ you need not expressly approved in this manual could void your an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other authority to operate this equipment. materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized 0 Notes: recording of such materials may be contra U to the • This t-'quipmt-'nthas bccntested and l(mnd to comply copyright lax_s. with the limits lbr aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and These limits are designed to provide reasonable lens protection against harmfill interference in a • Tbt-'LCD scrt-.enand tilt.,vicwfinder arc residential installation. This equipment generates, manufactured using extremely high-precision uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if technology, so over 99.99(;_ of the pixels are not installed and used in iccordance with the operational for effective use. instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio However, there may be some tiny black points and/ communications. However, there is no gu ir mtee or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that interference will not occur in a particular that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the installation. If this equipment does cause harmful viewfinder. interlL.rence to radio or television reception, which These points are normal results of the manufacturing can be determined by turning the equipment off and process and do not affect the recording ill any way. on, the user is encouraged to tU to correct the • Exposing the LCD screen, the viex_finder, or the lens interli:rence by one or more of the folk)wing to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause measures: malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. near awindow or outdoors. Increase the separation between the equipment • Do not aim at the Still.Doing so might cause your and receiver. camcorder to malfilnction. Take pictures of the sun Connect the equipment into m outlet on a circuit only ill low light conditions, such as at dusk. different from that to which tile receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V Note on connecting other device technician for help. Before connecting your camcordcr to ()tiler device The supplied interface cable nmst be used with the such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK equipment in order to comply with the limits for a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in FCC Rules. the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged. • This product contains mercury. Disposal of this This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. product may be regulated if sold in the United States. Fordisposal or recycling information, please contact Notes on using this manual your local mthorities or the Electronics Industries • Tile images of tile LCD screen and tile view finder Alliance (http:/A_x_w.eiae.org). used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • In this instruction manual, each model is indicated as Notes on use follows. Note on a cassette tape CCD-TRV 138: _"Ulk_ TRV 138 You can use standard 8 mm [_1and Hi8 Hi][_, CCD-TRV338: H_I_ TRV338 DCR-TRV280:DTRV280 Digital8 _[_video cassettes on your camcorder. See page 95 for details. Instructions with no specific model names are R)r all models. Instructions wilh specific model names are for the Notes on recording indicated models only. • Bt-qorcstarting to record, test tilt-,recording function Before you start reading this manual, check the to make sure the picture and sound are recorded model name of your camcorder. without any problems. • The on-screen displays ill each local language are • Compensatkm for the contents of recordings cannot used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change be provided, even if recording or playback is not the screen language beR)re using your camcorder if possible due to a malfiulction of the camcorder, etc. necessa U (p. 19). _ continued 3 • The illustrations used on this manual are based on • Turn Ihe SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Io select desired the model DCR-TRV280. item, Ihen press the dial to decide. • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The screens may va U depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hokl your camcordcr correctly. / / / / / • To ensure a good grip, listen the grip belt as shown in Ihe following illuslration. • Be carotid not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel or when you acliust the angle of the LCD paneh • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel ,\ Battery pack 4 Table of Contents DCR-TRV280:DTRV280 Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 12 Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 15 Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 16 Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 16 Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 16 Step 5: Setting the date and time ............................................................. 17 Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape .............................................................. 18 Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 19 Recording Recording movies .................................................................................... 21 Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 23 Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 23 Using the built-in light ................................................................................................ 23 Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 24 Superimposing the date and time on pictures (HI_TRV138/338) ........................... 25 Recording still images-