Sony CCD-TRV228E, CCD-TRV428E, DCR-TRV255E, DCR-TRV265E User Manual
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder
3-087-919-14(1)
© 2004 Sony Corporation
CCD-TRV228E/TRV428E
DCR-TRV255E/TRV265E
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restart the application or disconne c t a nd co nne ct the
USB cable again.
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughl y, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do no t
expose t h e u nit to rain o r moisture.
To avoid electrical sho ck, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safe ty an d convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover , be sure to at ta ch the fus e cov er
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION for DCR-TRV255E/TRV265E
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
Notes on use
Note on a cassette tape
You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 ,
Digital8 video cassettes on your camcord er. See
page 81 for details.
Notes on recording
• Before starting to record, t est the recor ding function
to make sure the picture and sound are reco rd ed
without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
be provided, even if recording or playbac k is not
possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the cou ntry /
regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyright ed . Unau thorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels a re
operational for effective u se .
However, there may be some tiny blac k point s an d/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or gre en in colo r)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any wa y.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such a s at dusk.
This product has been tested and found compliant with
the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Notice for DCR-TRV255E/TRV265E
b
If static electricity or electromagnetic interference
causes data transfer to disc ontinue midway (fail),
2
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your camcord er to ot he r devi ce
such as a VCR or a computer with an US B o r i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connecto r plu g fo rcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged.
This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the foll owing parts.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
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
follows.
CCD-TRV228E: TRV228E
CCD-TRV428E: TRV428E
DCR-TRV255E: TRV255E
DCR-TRV265E: TRV265E
Instructions with no sp ecific model nam es are for all
models.
Instructions with specific model names are for the
indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model name of your camcorder.
• The illustrations used on this manual are based on
the model DCR-TRV265E.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder corr ectl y.
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustr at ion.
Viewfinder
Battery pack
• Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to se le ct des ir ed
item, then press the dial to decide.
LCD panel
• You can change the language to be used for screen
display on your camcorder (p. 19).
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Table of Contents
CCD-TRV228E: TRV228E DCR-TRV2 55E: TRV255E
CCD-TRV428E: TRV428E DCR-TRV2 65E: TRV265E
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 .......................................................................................22
Using zoom ................................................................................................................23
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................23
Recording in mirror mode .......................................................................................... 24
Superimposing the date and time on pictures ( TRV228E/428E) ......................25
Recording still images – Tape photo recording
( TRV255E/265E)............................................................................. 25
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam .................................................. 26
Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 27
Adjusting the exposure for b ack lit subjects ..................... ............... .............. .............27
Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................28
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus.............................................. 28
Adjusting the focus manually ................................................................... 29
4
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 30
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER .................................................................... 30
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 ................................................................................. 35
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam .............................................. 36
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 37
Displaying the screen indi cators ............................................................................... 37
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code
( TRV255E/265E) .............................................................................................37
Playing the picture on a TV............................................................. ...... ... 39
Locating a scene on a tape for playback ( TRV265E)........................... 40
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ....................................... 40
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search ....................................... 41
Searching for a still image – Photo search ...............................................................41
Playing back still images in sequence – Photo scan ................................................ 42
,continued
5
Advanced operations
Troubleshooting
Customizing Your
Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ..............43
Using the (MANUAL SET) menu
– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT,
etc. ...............................................44
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu
– 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT,
etc. ...............................................47
Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR
SET) menu
etc. ...............................................51
Using the (LCD SET) menu
– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc. ......53
Using the (TAPE SET) menu
– FRAME REC/INT.REC, etc. ......54
Using the (SETUP MENU)
– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/
LANGUAGE, etc. ....................57
Using the (OTHERS) menu
– WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT,
etc. ...............................................59
– HiFi SOUND/EDIT,
Troubleshooting .................................73
Warning indicators and messages .....78
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ...........80
Usable cassette tapes .......................81
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ..............................................82
About i.LINK .......................................83
Maintenance and precautions ............84
Specification ......................................87
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls .............90
Index ..................................................97
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR .........................61
Dubbing to another tape ....................63
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing
( TRV228E/428E) ................. 64
Recording pictures from a VCR
( TRV265E) ............................... 68
Dubbing selected scene s from a tape
– Digital program editi ng
( TRV255E/265E) ......................68
6
For TRV255E/265E:
Refer also to other operat in g inst ruc ti ons
supplied with your camco rde r:
• Editing images with your computer
cComputer Applications Guide
7
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies
1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 12.
a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
a Slide the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid until
it clicks.
The cassette compartment
comes out automatically.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Quick Start Guide
8
b Insert the cassette with
its window-side facing
up, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
Window-side
c Press .
Close the cassette lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17.
a Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purcha se your
camcorder (p.90) .
b Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
c While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA lamp.
The power turns on.
d Press REC START/
STOP.
Recording starts. To
change to standb y m ode,
press REC START/STOP
again.
4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Quick Start Guide
a Slide the POWER
switch rep eatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
b Press (rewind).
c Press (play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press .
To turn off the power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
Quick Start Guide
9
Recording/Playing back with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first
time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up in blue (1) and
screen font siz e increases (2) during
Easy Handycam operation.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
For details, se e i nstructions for each operation.
See page 26 for recording, page 36 for playback.
Quick Start Guide
10
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
RMT-830: ( TRV265E)
Make sure you have following ite ms supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1)
Mains lead (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 90 on how to attach the lens cap.
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 93 on ho w to at ta ch the s hou lder strap .
A/V connecting cable (1)
Monaural: ( TRV228E/428E)
Getting started
Stereo: ( TRV255E/2 65E)
USB cable (1)
( TRV255E/265E)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)
CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1)
( TRV255E/265E)
21-pin adaptor (1)
For the models with the mark printed on
their bottom surfaces only.
Camera Operations Guide (This manual)
(1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
RMT-833: ( TRV228E/428E)
Computer Applications Guide (1)
( TRV255E/265E)
,continued
Getting started
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder .
b Notes
• You cannot use batteries oth er tha n the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 82).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
socket immediately if any mal f unc tion occurs.
Battery pack
2 Attach the battery pack by slid ing it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
3 With the v mark on the DC plug
facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
DC IN jack
Mains lead
To the wall socket
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
Getting started
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DC plug
AC Adaptor
v mark
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor.
5 Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
The CHG (charge) la m p l i ght s up and
charging starts.
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is fully c har ged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor fro m the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
BATT (battery)
release button
1
Lift up the viewf i nder.
POWER switch
2 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
3 Slide the battery pack out in the di rection
of the arrow whi l e pressing the BATT
(battery) release button down.
b Note
• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack completely before storing it. See
page 82 about storage of the battery pack.
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
DSPL/BATT INFO
You can check the battery’s current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2 Pr ess OPEN and open the LCD pa nel .
3 Pr es s DSP L/BATT I NFO.
The battery informa tion appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0% 50% 100%
REC TIME AVAILABLE
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remai ning amount of
power left in the ba ttery pack.
B Approximate possibl e recording time
using the LCD panel.
C Approximate possibl e recording time
using the viewfinder.
Charging time
Approximate number of minutes req uired when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied) 145
NP-FM50 150
NP-QM71/QM71D 260
NP-QM91/QM91D 360
LCD SCREEN: 81 min
VIEWFINDER: 112 min
Getting started
OPEN
POWER switch
Recording time when recordi ng with the
LCD screen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
,continued
Getting started
13
For TRV228E/428E:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 185 90
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
115 55
445 220
670 335
Typical*
recording
time
For TRV255E/265E:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 200 105
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
125 65
485 255
725 385
Typical*
recording
time
For TRV255E/265E:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 145 80
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
90 50
355 220
535 300
Typical*
recording
time
Recording time when recordi ng with the
viewfinder
Approximate nu m ber of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
For TRV228E/428E:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 280 135
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
175 85
675 330
1010 495
Typical*
recording
time
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
For TRV228E/428E:
Battery pack LCD panel
opened
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 185 295
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
115 185
445 715
670 1070
LCD panel
closed
For TRV255E/265E:
Battery pack LCD panel
opened
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 160 240
NP-QM71/
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
100 150
390 580
585 865
LCD panel
closed
Getting started
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b Notes
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its mains lead is
disconnec ted from the wall socket.
• The recording and pla yback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be corre ctly
displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attac he d co rrectly.
– The batt e r y pack is dama ged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only.)
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its c harg e ev en
when it is attached to your camc order.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supp lied to it while connec ted t o
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 12).
Step 3: Turning the power on
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).
Getting started
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, sl id e
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desire d power mode lights up.
• CAMERA mode: To record on a tape.
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pi ctures on
a tape.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
Getting started
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial
(p. 53).
4 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
5 Pr ess MENU.
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by sele c ting [LCD
B.L.] in the (L CD S ET) menu (p . 53).
• The recorded picture will not be aff e ct ed by this
setting.
• You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the (OTHERS) menu to
[OFF] (p. 59).
MENU
Maximum
180 degrees
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
1
Press MENU.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC di al to sel ect
(LCD SET), then press the dial.
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Viewfinder lens adjustme nt lever
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
Getting started
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Step 5: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
b Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable button-type
battery gets discharged an d the dat e and ti me
settings may be cleared from the memory. In that
case, charge the rechargeab le butt on- type battery
(p. 86) and then set the date and time again.
MENU
3 Press MENU.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
AUTO SHTR
[
MENU] : END
STBY
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select (SETUP MENU), then press
the dial.
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LTR SIZE
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU] : END
––:––:––
STBY
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [CLOCK SET], then press the
dial.
Getting started
OPEN
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
POWER
switch
1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15).
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for
the first time.
CLOCK SET
Y
2004 1 1 0:00
[MENU] : CANCEL
STBY
M D H M
6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set
[Y] (year), then press the dial.
CLOCK SET
Y
2004 1 1 0:00
[MENU] : CANCEL
STBY
M D H M
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour)
and [M] (minute) in the same way as
was done in step 6, then press the dial.
,continued
Getting started
17
To check the preset date and time
For TRV228E/428E:
Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME
(or DATE) to simultaneously display the date
and time indicator.
To hide the date and/or time indicator, press
DATE and/or TIME again.
Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape
You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 ,
Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder.
For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), See page 81.
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• For TRV255E/265E:
The recording time when you use your camcorder is
2/3 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you
select the [LP] mode in the menu settings, the
recording time is the indicated time on
Hi8 tape.
1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid until it clicks.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
Getting started
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The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side
facing up.
Window-side
Push the center of the
back of the cassette
lightly.
3 Press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
Step 7: Setting the screen language
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
MENU
OPEN
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
POWER
switch
Getting started
4 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the
1
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2 Take out the casset te, then press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
3 Close the lid.
3 Press MENU.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
AUTO SHTR
[
MENU] : END
STBY
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select (SETUP MENU), then press
the dial.
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LTR SIZE
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU] : END
––:––:––
STBY
,continued
Getting started
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5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [ LANGUAGE], then press
the dial.
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LTR SIZE
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
[
MENU] : END
DEUTSCH
ENGLI SH
ENG[SIMP
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAI S
ITALIANO
STBY
]
6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select the desired language, then press
the dial.
7 Press MENU.
z Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find your nativ e
tongue among the options.
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Recording
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Recording movies
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
“Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 19).
For TRV228E/428E:
Movies will be recorded along with monaural
sound.
For TRV255E/265E:
Movies will be recorded along with stereo
sound.
Camera recording la mp
OPEN
b Note
• For TRV228E/428E:
The date is automatica ll y recorded for 10 seconds
after you start recording ( Auto date function). This
function works only once a day. See page 57 for
details.
z Tip
• Performing Eas y Hand yc am ope ration, even first
time users can record easily. For details, see page 26.
REC START/STOP
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
POWER switch
3 Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA lamp lights up.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
4 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording star ts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording l amp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP aga in to st op
recording.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
z Tip
• If you do not use your camcorder for a long tim e,
remove the ca ssette and stor e it.
Indicators displayed during recording
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
For TRV228E/428E:
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60
min
SP
REC
4
0:00:00
5
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For TRV255E/265E:
Date/time and camera settings data (p. 37) will
not be displaye d du ri ng recording.
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60
min
SP
REC
0:00:00
5
A Remaining battery time
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opene d or closed t he LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display th e correct
remaining battery time.
B Recording mode (SP or LP)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recor d i n g))
D Tape counter (hour: minute : se cond)
To set the counter to 0:00:00, press
COUNTER RESET (p. 92).
E Recording capacity
For TRV228E/428E:
This appears after you insert a cassette and
record for a while.
For TRV255E/265E:
This appear s af t er a whil e w hen you se t t he
POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a
cassette.
F Hi8 format
This appears while recording Hi8 format
tapes.
G Time code/Tape counter (hour: minute:
second)/Tape pho to recording
b Notes
• Before changing the bat tery pack , slide the POWER
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• In the default setting, if you do not ope rate the
camcorder for more than ab out 5 minutes , the p ower
will automatically turn off to preserve battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). To restart recording, slide
the POWER switch down to select CAMERA, and
then press REC STA RT/STOP.
z Tips
• To ensure smooth trans ition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be
recorded continuously without a break even when
you turn the power off.)
– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
• For TRV255E/265E:
The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatic a lly on the tape without
being displayed on the screen. You can view this
information during playback by selecting [DATA
CODE] on the screen (p. 59).
Recording for a longer time
To record for a longer time
In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC
MODE], then [LP] (p. 54).
In the LP mode, you can r ecord longer than
when recording in the SP mo de (2 times longer
for TRV228E/428E, 1.5 times longer for
TRV255E/265E).
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on t hi s c am corder.
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Recording
Using zoom
Using the built-in light
When the CAMERA mode is selected, you
can choose zoom to magnification levels
greater than 20 times, and from that point
activate the digi tal zoom ([D ZO OM] , p.47).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
1 cm (approx.
1/2 inch)*
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
80 cm (approx.
2 5/8 feet)*
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Built-in light
Recording
LIGHT
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following orde r.
No indicator displayed: Always re cor ds
without using the buil t- i n light.
m
: Automatically turns on and off
according to the am bient brightness.
m
: Always turns on.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider ran g e of vi ew
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer vie w
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephot o ) .
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator
appears on the sc reen.
b Notes
• The built-in video light emit s very br ight light,
which is perfectly safe in normal use. However,
avoid directly aiming the light at a subject’s eyes
from very close range.
• The battery pack discharges quickly while the builtin light is turned on.
• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the builtin light off and remove the battery pack to avoid
turning on the built-in light acc ide ntally.
• When flickering occurs whil e sho oting in the
mode, press LIGHT un til
appears.
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• The built-in light may turn on/o ff whe n you use the
[PROGRAM AE] or back light function while
shooting in the mode.
• For TRV255E/265E:
The built-in light is turned off during the interval
time of Interval recording.
• When you use the conversion lens (opt ional), light
from the built-in light is blocked and ma y not
illuminate the subject proper ly .
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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b Notes
For TRV228E/428E:
• appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD
screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z
appears in the recording mode. Som e of oth er
indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not
displayed.
• During recording in the mirror mo de , DATE and
TIME on your camcorder do not work.
Recording
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures (
You can record the date and/or time
displayed on the s cre en s upe rim posed on the
picture.
TRV228E/428E)
Recording still
images
– Tape photo recording
(
TRV255E/265E)
You can record still images. Before
recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting
started” (p. 11 - p. 19).
PHOTOOPEN
Recording
DATE
CCD-TRV428E
Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the time.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME
(or DATE) to record the date and time.
To hide the date and time, press DATE and/or
TIME again.
When you purchase your camcorder , the clock
is not set up yet. Set the date and time to your
local time before using (p. 17).
b Note
• The date and time indic a tor s r e corded manually
cannot be deleted.
z Tip
• If you do not record the date and time in the picture,
record the date and time in the black screen as the
background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date
and time indicators before starting actual recording.
TIME
POWER switch
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
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3 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode.
Recording with ease
– Easy Handycam
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
You will hear a sm al l b eep sound, and the
picture will become a still image.
Recordi n g does not s tart at this p oint.
60
min
CAPTURE
The indicator
appears.
5 Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard, and the image is
recorded with sound for 7 seconds.
The still image is displayed on the screen
until recording is completed.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
b Note
• appears when the tape photo recording does
not work.
z Tip
• You can record about 510 images in the SP mode
and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape
which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functio ns become available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to
7 in “Getting start ed” (p. 11 - p. 19).
Camera recording lamp
OPEN
z Tip
• Buttons that do not work during Easy Handycam
operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder.
Also, only menu items that are available during Easy
Handycam operation are displayed when MENU is
pressed.
EASY POWER switch
REC START/STOP
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode.
You can record movies only.
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4 Press EASY.
EASY lights up in blue.
Recording
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
5 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording start s . [ REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up. Press REC START/STOP again
to stop recording.
Adjusting the exposure
The exposure is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the exposur e for backlit subjects
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY agai n.
b Notes
• You cannot switch from /to Easy Handycam
operation during recording.
• For TRV255E/265E:
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
connect the USB cable to your camcorder.
• For TRV255E/265E:
You cannot use Easy Handycam ope r ation together
with USB Streaming.
• All the settings return to their defaults dur ing Easy
Handycam operation. Previously made settings are
restored when you cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
When your subje ct has its back to the sun or
other light, you can adjust the exposure to
prevent the subject from becoming
shadowed.
BACK LIGHT
Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode.
. appears.
To cancel the back light fun ct i on, press BACK
LIGHT again.
b Note
• The back light function is canceled when you press
EXPOSURE (p. 28).
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Adjusting the exposure manually
Recording in dark
You can fix the brightness of a picture at the
best exposure. When recording indoors on a
clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadow s on people next to the
window by manually fixing the exposure to
that of the wall side of the room.
EXPOSURE SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
1 Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA mode.
The exposure indicator appears on the
screen.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
adjust the brightness.
places
– NightShot plus
You can record subjects in dark places (such
as when capturing the face of your baby
sleeping) with this function.
Set the NIGH TS HO T P LUS swi tch t o ON .
and [”NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch to OFF.
While exposure is set to manual mode, is
displayed in the lef t- hand corner of the
screen.
To return the setting to automatic
exposure
Press EXPOSURE.
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b Notes
• Do not use the NightShot plus function in bright
places. This may cause a malfunc ti o n.
• You cannot use the NightShot plus function together
with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– Manual exposure
• Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus
automatically.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your f inger s or
other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is attached.
• Depending on the shooting conditions or
circumstances, colors may not be reproduced
properly.
z Tip
• If you record subje c ts in c omplete darkness, set
[N.S. LIGHT] to [ O N ] in th e menu settings. The
maximum shooting distance using the NightShot
Light is about 3 meters (10 feet). If you r ecor d
subjects in dark places (such as night sc e ne or in
moonlight), set [N.S. LIGHT] to [OFF] in the menu
settings. You can make image c olor de e per ( p. 50 ).
Adjusting the focus manually
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record hor i zontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its backgroun d.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stat ionary subject usi ng a tripod.
Recording
FOCUS
SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial
1 Press FOCUS in CAMERA mode.
9 appears.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
sharpen focus.
9 changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any further.
when the focus cann ot be adjusted any
closer.
9 changes to
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Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when
you use the zoom fun ct io n. Move the
power zoom le ver towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to ad j ust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a cl ose-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically
Press FOCUS again.
Recording a picture using various effects
FADER
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
POWER switch
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
[BLACK FADER]
[WHITE FADER]
[MOSAIC FADER]
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