Sony CCD-TRV328 User Manual

3-087-918-12(1)© 2004 Sony CorporationCameraOperations GuideVideo Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera RecorderCCD-TRV128/TRV228/TRV328/TRV428DCR-TRV2

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 TRV128/228/328/428:For TRV260/265:Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when

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 TRV128/228/328/428:Press DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indic

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 TRV128/228/328/428:Movies

Recording22Indicators displayed during recordingThe indicators will not be recorded on the tape.For TRV128/228/328/428:For TRV260/265:Date/time and ca

RecordingRecording23Recording for a longer timeTo record for a longer timeIn the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 54). In the LP mo

Recording24b Notes• The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is perfectly safe in normal use. However, avoid directly aiming the light

RecordingRecording25Superimposing the date and time on pictures (TRV128/228/328/428)You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superi

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 TRV128/228/328/428 only.[MONOTONE FADER]When fading in, the picture gradually changes from blac

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 TRV260/265:A Remaining battery timeB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second)E

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

4Notes on using the camcorder• Hold your camcorder correctly.• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.• Yo

Playback40* When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug.

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• You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 63). AUTO SHTRGON Select to automatically ac

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 TRV128/228/328/428:You can record a cinema-like picture ([CINEMA] mode) or a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] m

Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your Camcorder49z Tips• The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting s

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

Customizing Your Camcorder50STEADYSHOTFor TRV328/428/ TRV260/265:You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake.b Note • For TRV260/265:

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 TRV128/228/328/428:DNR For TRV128/228/328/428:AUDIO MIX For TRV260/265:You can adjust the audio balance between ST

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.RECFor TRV260/265:You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. Connect your cam

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

Customizing Your Camcorder58 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 Camcorder59Using the (OTHERS) menu – WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc.You can select items listed below in the

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

Customizing Your Camcorder60b Note• When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [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 TRV260/265:* When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using

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 (TRV128/228/328/428)You can control VCR for dubbing with your camcorder easily with the VCR conn

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/Editing674 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/Editing682 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing69Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing(TRV260/265)You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and

7Advanced operationsCustomizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settings ...43Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. ...

Dubbing/Editing709 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/Editing713 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ADJ TEST], then press the dial.4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [EXECU

Dubbing/Editing722 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/Editing73To end Digital program editingPress MENU.To save a program without using it to recordPress MENU in step 11. The progra

Troubleshooting74TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting75Cassette tapesLCD screen/viewfinderThe remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.• The tempe

Troubleshooting76RecordingThe picture in the viewfinder is not clear.cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens. (p. 16)The picture

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting77PlaybackFlickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium l

Troubleshooting78Dubbing/EditingFor TRV260/265:The picture does not appear on the screen when playing back a tape.• The tape is recorded in the Hi8 /

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting79Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen, check the

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

Troubleshooting80* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.Warning messagesThe following messages will appear

Additional InformationAdditional Information81Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/r

Additional Information82Usable cassette tapesYou can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder.Hi8 systemThis Hi8

Additional InformationAdditional Information83About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M serie

Additional Information84recording standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.About battery life• The battery life is limited. Batter

Additional InformationAdditional Information85device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device.The maximum baud rate for device t

Additional Information86• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.• When di

Additional InformationAdditional Information87• For TRV260/265:If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-

Additional Information88SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording systemFor TRV128/228/328/428:2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM syste

Additional InformationAdditional Information89LCD screenPicture6.2 cm (2.5 type)Total dot number123 200 (560 × 220)GeneralPower requirementsDC 7.2 V (

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

Additional Information90Types of differencesz Provided— Not providedModelCCD- DCR-TRV128 TRV228 TRV328 TRV428 TRV260 TRV265Recording system Hi8 Hi8 Hi

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference91Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens cap (p. 21, 25)B LCD screen (p. 3, 16)C OPEN button (p. 1

Quick Reference92A Built-in light (p. 23)B LensC Infrared ray emitter (p. 64, 70)/For TRV228/428/ TRV265: Remote sensorD Camera recording lamp (p. 21,

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference93A RESET button (p. 74)B For TRV260/265:BURN DVD/VCDYou can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto

Quick Reference94A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16)B EyecupC Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18)E Tripod receptacleMake sure that the leng

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference95Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A TransmitterAfter turning on your camco

Quick Reference96WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.b Notes on the Remote Commander• A butto

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference97Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indic

Quick Reference98IndexNumerics16:9 WIDE mode ... 47, 49AA/V connecting cable... 39, 61, 62AC Adaptor...

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference99PPAL.........81Photo scan.......42Photo search.......41P