Troubleshooting..82 Warning indicators and messages..92

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad.94 Usable cassette tapes.95 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack..96 About i.LINK..97 Maintenance and precautions.98 Specification..101

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR..59 Dubbing to another tape..61 Dubbing a tape easily Easy Dubbing ( TRV138/338)..62 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280)..66 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing ( TRV280)..67

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls.104 Index..109
For TRV280: Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder:
Camera Operations Guide (This manual) First Step Guide for using the supplied applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM)

Recording movies

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.
Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press. Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. and open the lid until of the back of the it clicks. cassette.
The cassette compartment comes out automatically.
Window-side OPEN/EJECT lever

a Slide the

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 purchase your camcorder (p. 104).

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/
Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/ STOP of the LCD panel.

START/STOP

View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a Slide the POWER

switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

b Press c Press

(rewind).
(play) to start the playback.

To stop, press.

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
Recording/Playing back with ease

To record for a longer time
In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 52). In the LP mode, you can record longer than when recording in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV138/338, 1.5 times longer for TRV280). A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder.
To use the zoom buttons on LCD frame
Keep W pressed to record wider range of view, and keep T pressed to record closer view.
b Notes You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on LCD frame. To press the zoom buttons on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with your hand.

Using zoom

When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 20 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 45). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results.

Using the built-in light

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

1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in light. m
* The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever.
: Automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. m : Always turns on.

Recording in mirror mode

To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen.
b Notes The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is perfectly safe in normal use. However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subjects 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 accidentally. When flickering occurs while shooting in the mode, press LIGHT until appears. The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the [PROGRAM AE] or back light function while shooting in the mode. For TRV280: The built-in light is turned off during the interval time of Interval recording. When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly.
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, or 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.

LANGUAGE

You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). You can select from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.

DEMO MODE

When you remove a cassette from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.
GON OFF Select to see an overview of the functions available such as when you are using this camcorder for the first time. Select when you do not intend to use the [DEMO MODE].
b Note You can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to OFF. z Tips The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below. When a cassette is inserted. When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 57).
Using the (OTHERS) menu WORLD

TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc.

You can select items listed below in the OTHERS menu. To select items, see Changing the menu settings (p. 41). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the
OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP A. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP

DATA CODE

GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA
Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to display the camera setting data during playback. (p. 37)

WORLD TIME

You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
GMELODY Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. Select to cancel the melody, beep sound, shutter sound and operation confirmation beep.

NORMAL OFF

A.SHUT OFF
G5 min Select to activate the Auto shut off. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate the Auto shut off.

Prepare a cassette.

Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder. Insert a cassette for recording into your VCR.
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 blue.
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:IN
TOTAL 0:00:12:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END
Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs.
10Set your VCR to the recording pause.
Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable.
Search for the beginning of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [MARK], then press the dial.
The starting point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue.
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:OUT
select [START], then press the dial.
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:09:07:06 ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE
12Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts. [SEARCH] appears during search and [EDITING] appears during editing.
V I DEO ED I T EDITING 0:00:06:00
Search for the end of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback.

SCENE [

1/1 [MENU] : END

] : CANCEL

When a program is recorded, the program mark stops flashing and remains lit. When all programs have been recorded, the program editing operation stops automatically. To cancel recording, press (stop).
To end Digital program editing
To save a program without using it to record
Press MENU in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected.
To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Recording the
selected scenes as programs (p. 69).
[UNDO] or [ERASE ALL], then press the dial. When you select [UNDO] You can erase the last set program. When you select [ERASE ALL] You can erase all the programs.
[EXECUTE], then press the dial. The programs are deleted. To cancel this operation, select [RETURN], and then press the dial.
b Notes You cannot set starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section, the total time may not appear correctly. When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 9 on p. 68, and set the [IR SETUP] code.

Features

( TRV280)
When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CDROM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for Windows computers. For details, refer to chapter 6 of First Step Guide on CD-ROM. For First Step Guide, see the next section.

Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your favorite movies and still images from pictures saved on your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with added music and visual styles. Automatic Music Video Producer You can easily create a short original video with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded on a tape. Copying tape to Video CD You can import the entire contents of a tape to create a video CD. Save the images on CD-R You can save pictures copied onto a computer to a CD-R. Burning Video CD You can compose a video CD with a menu of videos and slide shows. ImageMixer VCD2 is compatible with high resolution still pictures. USB Streaming Tool You can view the picture your camcorder is playing back on tape or is currently seeing on a computer. Video Capturing Tool You can import the entire contents of a tape to a computer. The CD-ROM includes the following software. USB Driver Picture Package Ver.1.5 ImageMixer VCD2 First Step Guide
There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer.
USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the computer. i.LINK cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. Image data is transferred in more clarity than with a USB cable.
For details on connection, see First Step Guide.
Viewing video and pictures on a computer You can view the pictures copied from your camcorder by selecting from thumbnails. Still images and movies are saved in folders by date.

About First Step Guide

First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This First Step Guide describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After installing the CD-ROM, reading Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer ( TRV280) (p. 74), start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.

The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts.
15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc

drive of your computer.

If you have any questions about Picture Package
Contact information is listed on page 78.
For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to the softwares on-line help.
Installing on a Macintosh computer
Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. Double-click CD-ROM icon. Copy FirstStepGuide.pdf, stored in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer. Copy [IMXINST.SIT] in the [MAC] folder of the CD-ROM to a folder of your choice.

Using First Step Guide

For inquires about this software

Viewing First Step Guide

Starting up on a Windows computer
Double-click the icon on the desktop. You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide], then start up [First Step Guide].
Pixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/ Macintosh: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.) Telephone: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090

On Copyrights

Music works, sound recording or other third party musical contents you may acquire from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the Music Contents) are the copyrighted work of the respective owners thereof and are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws of each country/region. Except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable laws, you are not permitted to use (including, without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any of the Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use the Music Contents.
Starting up on a Macintosh computer
Double-click FirstStepGuide.pdf.
z Tip To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/

On trademarks

Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The Direct Access to Click to DVD function enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to a computer. Before operating the Direct Access to Click to DVD function, follow the steps below to start Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher.
Press BURN DVD/VCD. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [DVD] on the [SELECT DISC], then press the dial.
Click to DVD starts up and the on-screen instructions appear on your computer.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click the start menu, then select [All

Programs].

3 Select [Click to DVD] from the programs
displayed, then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up.
z Tips After you start up [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] once, from then on it starts up automatically when you turn on your computer. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is set up for each Windows XP user.
Place a writable DVD in the disc drive of the computer. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
0:00:00:00 60min BURN DVD START CREATE DVD?
[EXEC] :EXECUTE [BURN DVD/VCD] : CANCEL

Turn on the computer.

Quit all applications running with an i.LINK.
Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER
The status of the operation on your computer is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer. CONVERTING: The picture is being converted to the MPEG2 format.
WRITING: The picture is being written onto the DVD.
z Tip If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is a recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the existing data is erased and new data is written.
You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: While playing back a tape When Click to DVD is started up from the computer You may not be able to create a DVD from an 8mm tape if it contains pictures recorded in a format other than Digital8 format.
Press BURN DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVD.
The disc tray comes out automatically.
60min 0:00:00:00 BURN DVD COMPLETED Create another copy? Disctray opens. [EXEC] :EXECUTE [BURN DVD/VCD] : CANCEL
To create another DVD with the same content, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The disc tray comes out. Place a new writable DVD in the disc drive. Then, repeat steps 8 and 9.

Press BURN DVD/VCD.

b Notes You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. The DVD is created even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the power of your camcorder while [WRITING] or [CONVERTING] is displayed. When any of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help files of Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher for details. When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. When the data of the tape contains a date before the recording date of the later images. When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape.

Connecting to a computer

For TRV280: The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. cDisconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
For TRV280: cSet the computer display as follows: An error message appears when you Windows: dots or more, High Color (16 bits, colors place the CD-ROM in your computer. or more) Macintosh: 768 dots or more, colors or more For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer. cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode, set [USB STREAM] to [ON] in the (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode, set [USB STREAM] to [ON] in the (SETUP MENU). (p. 55) (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) cWhen you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the OS.
For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer.
For TRV280: You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer.

Troubleshooting 87

For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable.
cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver correctly.

For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me
* When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98.
1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].
The [System Properties] screen appears.
3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below are already installed, right-click them,
then click [Remove] to delete them. For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder
5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,

click [OK].

6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the
USB cable, then restart the computer.
7 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver
again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*.
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe].
b Note Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], and [USB Composite Device] may cause malfunction of your computer.

For Windows 2000

Log on as Administrators.
Click the [Hardware] tab. Click [Device Manager]. Click [View], then click [Devices by type]. If devices below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controller] folder [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder
7 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,
8 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the
9 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 10 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver

About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To completely use up the battery pack on your camcorder, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the (OTHERS) menu (p. 57) and leave
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10C (50F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time.
your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off.

About i.LINK

The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

About battery life

The battery life 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 battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible device. You can also control other device using the i.LINK. i.LINK-compatible device can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices. When two or more i.LINK-compatible device are connected to this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the device that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected device. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the device to be connected. Also, operations and data transactions may not be possible on some connected device.

On handling the casing

If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and insecticide. Handling with above substances on your hands. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.

Specification

Video camera recorder
Video recording system For TRV138/338: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV280: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV138/338: Rotary heads, FM system For TRV280: Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Tape speed For TRV138/338: SP: Approx. 14.35 mm/s LP: Approx. 7.19 mm/s For TRV280: SP: Approx. 28.67 mm/s LP: Approx. 19.11 mm/s Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV138/338: SP: 2 h LP: 4 h For TRV280: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV138/338: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective: Approx. pixels
For TRV280: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective: Approx. pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 20 (Optical), 990 (Digital) F=1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination For TRV138/338: 1 lx (lux) (F 1.6) For TRV280: 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus mode)*1
*1Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output AV MINIJACK Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance more than 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 k (kilohms) For TRV138/338: Monaural minijack ( 3.5 mm) For TRV280: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) DV input/output For TRV280: 4-pin connector, S100 USB jack For TRV280: mini-B
Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number (560 220)

General

Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For TRV138/338: During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.7 W For TRV280: During camera recording using viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using LCD 3.4 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 151 mm (3 3/7/in.) (w/h/ d) Mass (Approx.) 780 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only 890 g (1 lb 15 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 11.

A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) B Eyecup C Cassette lid D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18)
E Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
A Power zoom lever (p. 23) B BATT (battery) release button (p. 12) C Hooks for shoulder strap D For TRV280: PHOTO button (p. 25) E POWER switch (p. 15) F Grip belt (p. 4) G REC START/STOP button (p. 21) H DC IN jack (p. 12)
To attach the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder
Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators and their on-screen/viewfinder positions vary depending on your camcorder model.
Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode

Indicators

Meanings

Manual exposure (p. 28)

Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27) PROGRAM AE (p. 42) Picture effect (p. 43)
Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 92)/Tape photo recording (p. 25)
16:9 WIDE/CINEMA/16:9 FULL (p. 46) ( ) SteadyShot off (p. 48)

y60min SP LP STBY REC

Remaining battery time (p. 22) Recording mode (p. 22) Recording standby/ recording mode Mirror mode (p. 24) Tape photo recording (p. 25) Format indicator Audio mode (p. 52) Remaining tape (p. 22) Interval recording (p. 54) Frame recording (p. 53) DV input (p. 66) Built-in light (p. 23) NightShot plus (p. 28)

Warning (p. 92)

Numerics

16:9 WIDE mode.46, 47

A/V connecting cable..39, 59, 60 AC Adaptor.15 Adjusting the viewfinder.16 AUDIO MIX..50 AUDIO MODE.52 AUTO DATE.55 AUTO SHTR.44 Auto shut off function (A.SHUT OFF).57
Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT). 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM). 45 Digital8 system. 95 Direct Access to Click to DVD.. 79 DirectX 9.0c.. 76 Display DISPLAY. 58 Display indicator. 108 DNR.. 50 Dual sound track tape. 49 Dubbing.. 59 DV Interface.. 79
Language (LANGUAGE).. 19, 56 LCD back light (LCD B.L.).. 51 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT). 16 LCD COLOR.. 51 LCD screen.. 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE. 55
Easy Dubbing.. 62 Easy Handycam. 26, 36 EDIT.. 49 END SEARCH. 33 Exposure.. 27
Macintosh.. 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu.. 41 CAMERA SET. 45 LCD SET.. 51 MANUAL SET.. 42 OTHERS.. 57 PLAYER SET. 49 SETUP MENU. 55 TAPE SET. 52 VCR SET.. 49 Mirror mode.. 24 Moisture condensation. 99 Monaural. 21, 40 MONOTONE FADER. 31 MOSAIC FADER. 30
BACK LIGHT.27 Battery Battery Info..13 Battery pack.12 Remaining battery time.22, 96 BEEP..57 BLACK FADER.30 Built-in light..23 BURN DVD/VCD..79, 106
FADER.. 30 First Step Guide. 73, 74 Focus.. 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC). 53 Full charge.. 12

Camera settings data display..37 Cassette.18, 95 CD-ROM..72 Charging the battery Battery Pack.12 Pre-installed rechargeable battery..100 Cleaning cassette.100 Clock set (CLOCK SET).17, 55

Grip belt. 4

Hi8/standard 8 mm system. 95 HiFi SOUND. 49
NightShot Light (N.S. LIGHT). 29, 48 NightShot plus. 28 NTSC.. 94
i.LINK. 97 i.LINK cable. 60, 67, 72, 79 ID-1/ID-2 system.. 47 ImageMixer VCD2. 74 InfoLITHIUM battery pack. 96 Infrared ray emitter. 62, 68 Install.. 74 Interval recording (INT. REC).. 54
On-line help. 77, 78 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP ORC.. 52
Data code (DATA CODE)..37, 57 Date/time..37 DEMO MODE.56
PAL.. 94 Picture effect (P EFFECT). 43 Picture Package.. 74 Picture search.. 35 Playing time.. 14 Power mode.. 15 PROGRAM AE.. 42
USB cable.72 USB jack.105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM).55 Using abroad..94
Video head..99 Viewfinder..16 Volume..34
Recording capacity Display. 22 REMAIN.. 53 Recording lamp (REC LAMP). 58 Recording mode (REC MODE). 22, 52 Recording time. 14 RESET.. 106
Warning indicators.92 Warning messages.93 WHITE FADER.30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows..73, 74 WORLD TIME.57 Write-protect tab.95
Self-diagnosis display. 92 Setting the date and time. 17 Skip scan.. 35 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT.. 48 Stereo.. 21, 40 STRIPE FADER.. 31 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND

Zoom..23

Tape counter.. 22 Tape photo recording. 25 TBC.. 50 Telephoto See Zoom Time code. 22 Title.. 31 TV color systems.. 94

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