Sony DCR-TRV255E Instrukcja Obsługi

3-087-919-14(1)© 2004 Sony CorporationCameraOperations GuideRead this firstVideo Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera RecorderCCD-TRV228E/TRV428EDCR-T

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

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

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 started13After charging the batteryThe CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor

Getting started14For TRV228E/428E:For TRV255E/265E:Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you

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 TRV228E/428E:Press DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.P

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 TRV228E/428E:Movies will b

Recording22For TRV255E/265E:Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will not be displayed during recording.A Remaining battery timeThe indicated ti

RecordingRecording23Using zoomWhen the CAMERA mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 20 times, and from that point

Recording24• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode.• For TRV255E/265E:T

RecordingRecording25Superimposing the date and time on pictures (TRV228E/428E)You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed

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

3Note on connecting other deviceBefore connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to i

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 TRV228E/428E only.[MONOTONE FADER]When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and

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 TRV255E/265E:A Remaining battery timeB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second)

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 TVFor TRV228E/428E:Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the f

4Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies ...

Playback40* Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). When there is an S video jack on the device to be connect

PlaybackPlayback41b Notes• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter.• Zero set memory will not functio

Playback42 Playing back still images in sequence – Photo scanYou can also locate still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds a

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder43BAdvanced operationsCustomizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsYou can change various s

Customizing Your Camcorder44Using 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 Camcorder45**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.bNote• When you set the NIGHTSHOT

Customizing Your Camcorder46z Tip• For TRV255E/265E:You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 63). AUTO SHTRGON Select to

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder47Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc.You can select items listed below in t

Customizing Your Camcorder4816:9 WIDEFor TRV228E/428E:You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) t

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder49z Tips• When you record in the [16:9 FULL], the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-s

5Recording a picture using various effects ... 30Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ...

Customizing Your Camcorder50STEADYSHOTFor TRV428E/ TRV255E/265E:You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake.b Note• For TRV255E/265E:C

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder51Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu – HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc.You can select the items listed

Customizing Your Camcorder52TBC For TRV228E/428E:DNR For TRV228E/428E:AUDIO MIX For TRV255E/265E:You can adjust the audio balance between ST1 (the ori

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder53Using the (LCD SET) menu – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc.You can select the items listed below in th

Customizing Your Camcorder54Using 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 Camcorder55• When you set [ORC TO SET], a non-recorded section of about 0.1 second appears on the tape. How

Customizing Your Camcorder56INT.REC For TRV255E/265E:You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. Connect your

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder57Using the (SETUP MENU) – CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.You can select items listed below

Customizing Your Camcorder58LANGUAGEYou can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You can select from English, Simplif

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder59Using the (OTHERS) menu – WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc.You can select items listed below in the

6Advanced operationsCustomizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settings ...43Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. ...

Customizing Your Camcorder60b Note• When you connect your camcorder to the wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].COMMANDER For TRV

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing61Dubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCRYou can create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording d

Dubbing/Editing62For TRV255E/265E:* Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). When there is an S video jack on

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing63Dubbing to another tapeYou can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (suc

Dubbing/Editing64Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing ( TRV228E/428E)You can control VCR for dubbing with your camcorder easily with the VCR connected

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing6510Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) aw

Dubbing/Editing66* 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/Editing67• The background color changes as follows:[FADE] y [WHITE] y [YELLOW] y [VIOLET] y [RED] y [CYAN] y [GREEN] y [BLUE] y

Dubbing/Editing68Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV265E)You can record and edit pictures from a VCR on a tape inserted in your camcorder.Insert a cas

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing692 Prepare your VCR.• Insert a cassette for recording.• Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one.3 Pre

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Dubbing/Editing705 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obs

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing718 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial.The calculated start

Dubbing/Editing728 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting73TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troublesho

Troubleshooting74Cassette tapesLCD screen/viewfinderThe remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.• The temperature of the e

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting75RecordingThe picture in the viewfinder is not clear.cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens. (p.

Troubleshooting76PlaybackFlickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting77Dubbing/EditingFor TRV255E/265E:The picture does not appear on the screen when playing back a tape.• The tape is recor

Troubleshooting78Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen, check the following. See

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting79* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.Warning messagesThe following messa

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

Additional Information80Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/regions using the AC Ad

Additional InformationAdditional Information81Usable cassette tapesYou can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder

Additional Information82About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder ope

Additional InformationAdditional Information83in the (OTHERS) menu (p. 59) and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes o

Additional Information84device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device.The maximum baud rate for device that does not have any

Additional InformationAdditional Information85• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to bui

Additional Information86– [ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording.• For TRV255E/265E:If the following pr

Additional InformationAdditional Information87SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording systemFor TRV228E/428E:2 rotary heads, Helical s

Additional Information88USB jackFor TRV255E/265E:mini-BLCD screenPicture6.2 cm (2.5 type)Total dot number123 200 (560 × 220)GeneralPower requirementsD

Additional InformationAdditional Information89Types of differencesz Provided— Not providedModelCCD- DCR-TRV228E TRV428E TRV255E TRV265ERecording syste

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

Quick Reference90Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens cap (p. 21, 25)B LCD screen (p. 2, 16)C OPEN button (p. 16)D VOLUME –/+*

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference91A Built-in light (p. 23)B LensC Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 69)/For TRV228E/428E/ TRV265E:Remote sensorD Camera recor

Quick Reference92A RESET button (p. 73)B For TRV255E/265E:BURN DVD/VCD You can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference93A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16)B EyecupC Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18)E Tripod receptacleMake sur

Quick Reference94Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A TransmitterAfter turning on your camcorder, point tow

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference95CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommende

Quick Reference96Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state o

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference97IndexNumerics16:9 WIDE mode...48, 4921-pin adaptor...40AA/V connecting cable...

Quick Reference98Picture search ... 35Playing time ... 14Power mode... 15PROGRAM AE...