Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls.104 Index..111
For TRV270E/285E: 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/STOP.
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
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 size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation.
Easy Handycam operation ON
For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 26 for recording, page 35 for playback.

RMT-830: ( TRV285E)

Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV238E/438E)

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.

Maximum 90 degrees

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(LCD SET), then press the dial.
Lift up the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear.
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 battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 100) and then set the date and time again.

Press MENU.

MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR

[MENU] : END

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 STBY ::
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [CLOCK SET], then press the dial.

CLOCK SET STBY

Y 2005

M D H M 0 :00

[MENU] : CANCEL
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set [Y] (year), then press the dial.
Turn on your camcorder (p. 15).

Y 2005 M D H M 0 :00

Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute) in the same way as was done in step 6, then press the dial.
To check the preset date and time
For TRV238E/438E: 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.

END SEARCH

Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. Press END SEARCH.
The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.

Press END SEARCH again.

b Note The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. z Tip When PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, you can do this operation by pressing END SEARCH.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape
Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back the recorded picture on your TV, see page 38. For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can control playback using the Remote Commander.
Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Press (play) to start playback.

To adjust the volume

Press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you close the LCD panel, sound is turned off. : To turn the volume down : To turn the volume up

To stop playback

Press (stop).

To pause

Press (pause) during playback. Press (pause) or (play) to restart the playback. Playback stops automatically when pause mode continues for a few minutes.
To fast forward or rewind
Press (fast forward) or stop mode.

OPEN POWER switch

(rewind) in
To review movies on the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

z Tip Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can play back easily. For details, see page 35.
Indicators displayed during playing back

For TRV238E/438E:

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback)*

0:00:00:00

For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: Press SLOW y on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
* For TRV285E: Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be played back smoothly in the slow mode. b Notes For TRV238E/438E: If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, the camcorder automatically returns to normal speed playback. For TRV238E/438E: When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases: Slow playback Playback pause Picture search
A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV238E/438E) E Hi8 format ( TRV238E/438E) This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapes. F Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV270E/285E)

Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button.
z Tips For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can display the screen indicators by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 59).
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [DATE/TIME] or [CAM DATA], then press the dial. Press MENU.

2005 12:17:50

To hide the date/time or the camera settings data
Follow steps 2 to 4, and select [OFF] in step 5.
Camera settings data display
In the date/time data display, the date and time is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [-- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.

AUTO 100 AWB F1.6 9dB

A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value
Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 62.

A/V OUT jack

Yellow

Signal flow

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

VCRs or TVs

White Red
A/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or TVs
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Locating a scene on a tape for playback

( TRV285E)

When your TV is stereo
For TRV238E/438E: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your TV.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
For TRV270E/285E: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose.

SEARCH M./> STOP

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [PHOTO SCAN]. Press. (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander.
Each photo will be played back for about 5 seconds.
b Note If a tape has a blank section between recorded sections, the Photo scan function may not work correctly.

BAdvanced operations

Customizing Your Camcorder

OTHERS (p. 58)

TAPE SET REC MODE SP AUDIO MODE REMAIN FRAME REC I N T. REC RETURN
Changing the menu settings
You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
The available menu items vary depending on the position of the POWER switch. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN AUTO FRAME REC ON I N T. REC RETURN
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE ON REMAIN FRAME REC I N T. REC RETURN
Turn on the power (p. 15). Press MENU.

The menu screen appears.

Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
If you want to change other items, select [ RETURN] and press the dial, then repeat steps from 3 to 5.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired menu, then press the dial.
MANUAL SET (p. 43) CAMERA SET (p. 46) PLAYER SET (p. 50) ( TRV238E/438E/ TRV270E) VCR SET (p. 50) ( TRV285E) LCD SET (p. 52) TAPE SET (p. 53) SETUP MENU (p. 56)
Using the (MANUAL SET) menu
PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.
You can select items listed below in the MANUAL SET menu. To select these items, see Changing the menu settings (p. 42).
The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

PROGRAM AE

You can record pictures easily in a situation that requires various techniques by selecting the following settings.
G AUTO SPOTLIGHT* (spotlight) ( ) Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.

To use an i.LINK cable for connection
For TRV270E/285E: Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 97.

Dubbing to another tape

You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs).
For TRV270E/285E: When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. For TRV270E/285E: Pictures edited with Picture effect ([P EFFECT] p. 44) cannot be output via the DV Interface. For TRV270E/285E: When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. z Tip For TRV238E/438E: To prevent deterioration of pictures, set [EDIT] to [ON] in the (PLAYER SET) menu before dubbing (p. 50).
Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60, 61). Prepare your VCR for recording.
Insert a cassette for recording. If your VCR has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Prepare your camcorder for playback.
Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details.
When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR.
b Notes When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to hide indicators such as time code (p. 36). Otherwise, they will be recorded on the tape. For TRV270E/285E: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to record the date/time and camera settings data, have it displayed on screen (p. 36).

Dubbing a tape easily

Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E)
You can control VCR for dubbing with your camcorder easily with the VCR connected to the camcorder.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SETUP], then press the dial.
EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN 0 ::3

[ E A S Y D UB ] : E N D

NORMAL
Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation
Follow the steps below when you are performing the Easy Dubbing for the first time. You can skip this setting if you have set up the VCR by the following procedure before.
b Note You cannot perform the Easy Dubbing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [IR SETUP], then press the dial.
When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter).
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, then press the dial.

For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, refer to [IR SETUP] code list (p. 64). When there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your VCR, try each code and find the most appropriate one.
Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). Prepare your VCR for recording.
Insert a cassette for recording. Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [PAUSE MODE], then press the dial.
EASY DUBBING 0 ::SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE P A U S E REC I R TEST PB RETURN
Insert a cassette for editing. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
NORMAL [ E A S Y D UB ] : E N D

Press EASY DUB.

EASY DUBBING START T I T LE SEL MODE SEL SETUP 0 ::0 0
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation.
10Point the infrared ray emitter of your
camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions.
Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter VCR

[IR SETUP] code list

The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at 3 as the default setting.)

Manufacturing company

Sony Aiwa Akai Alba Amstrad Baird Blaupunkt

[IR SETUP] code

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 47, 53, 54 50, 62, 73 30, 36 11, 36, 47, 26 76, 26, 84 9, 83 42, 11, 12, 15, 16, 47, 26* 47, 58*, 60 28, 29 36, 76 60, 62, 63 58*, 70 16, 78 83, 84, 86 83, 84
11Set the VCR to recording pause. 12Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [IR TEST], then press the dial.
Bush CGM Clatronic Daewoo Ferguson
13Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [EXECUTE], then press the dial.
Recording starts on your VCR when the setting is correct. [COMPLETE] appears when the [IR SETUP] code test is finished. Go on to the next step. When recording fails to start, select another [IR SETUP] code and try again.

Fisher Funai Goldstar Goodmans Grundig Hitachi ITT/Nokia Instant
14Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [ dial. RETURN], then press the
JVC Kendo Loewe Luxor Mark Matsui Mitsubishi Nokia Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Orion Panasonic Philips Phonola
Roadstar SABA Salora Samsung Sanyo Schneider SEG Seleco Sharp Siemens Tandberg Telefunken Thomson Thorn Toshiba Universum W.W. House Watoson * TV/VCR component
47 21, 76, 22, 32, 52, 93, 10, 83, 47, 10, 91, 92 76, 100 36, 47 40, 93 47, 70, 84, 58, 83
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The title flashes.

E A S Y D U B B I NG OK COLOR S I ZE BACK COL HELLO! 0 ::0 0

[EASY DUB]:END

Change [COLOR] (color), [SIZE] (size), or [BACK COL.] (back ground color) as necessary.
If you do not need to change them, go to Step 3 (p. 66). 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [COLOR], [SIZE], or [BACK COL.], then press the dial. The selected item appears on the screen. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

The title lights up.

EASY DUBBING START T I T LE SEL MODE SEL SETUP 0 ::ON
Step 2: Selecting the title

HELLO!

You can insert a title. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles. See steps 1 to 4 on page 31 to create original titles.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [TITLE SEL], then press the dial.
EASY DUBBING T I T LE SEL OFF HE L LO ! HA P P Y B I R T HDA Y H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S CONGR A T U L A T I ON S ! OU R SWE E T B A B Y [EASY DUB]:END 0 ::0 0
b Notes You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR. If you set the background color to [FADE], the picture may not appear properly, depending on the connected VCR. z Tips The title color changes as follows: [WHITE] y [YELLOW] y [VIOLET] y [RED] y [CYAN] y [GREEN] y [BLUE] The title size changes as follows: [SMALL] y [LARGE]
The background color changes as follows: [FADE] y [WHITE] y [YELLOW] y [VIOLET] y [RED] y [CYAN] y [GREEN] y [BLUE] y [BLACK]
Step 4: Performing Easy Dubbing
Step 3: Selecting the dubbing mode
You can choose either normal recording ([NORMAL]) or interval recording ([PREVIEW]).
Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [START], then press the dial.
EASY DUBBING 0 ::START RETURN TITLE SEL EXECUTE MODE SEL SETUP Engage rec pause. NORMAL [EASY DUB]:END
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [MODE SEL], then press the dial.

For Windows 2000/Windows XP
Log on as Administrators for installation.
Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next].
Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer.
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.

Click [Next].

If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).*
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].

Click [Install].

Select where to save the software, then click [Next].
Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears notifying you that First Step Guide cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy First Step Guide to your computer according to the message instructions.
Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Package starts.
13If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step 14.
1 Read [License Agreement], then click

[Next].

10Select the language for First Step
Guide to be installed, then click [Next].
Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12.

2 Click [Next].

3 Click [Finish].
11Click [Next] to install the First Step

Guide.

14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].
12Click [Next], then follow the on-screen
instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2.
The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Picture Package Menu destination Folder]

For Windows XP

1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].
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 controllers] folder [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder
8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears,
9 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the
10 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 11 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver
b Note Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], and [USB Device] may cause malfunction of your computer. For TRV270E/285E: [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. cYou cannot start the simple operation settings while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.
For TRV270E/285E: There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable.
cChange the settings for your computer environment as described in the following procedures:
1 Select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows
XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool].
2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next], then click

[Done].

b Note Sound is not supported on Windows 98. For TRV270E/285E: The movie is not smooth during USB streaming. cChange the settings as described in the following procedures:
2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video

quality].

3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next], then click
For TRV270E/285E: Picture Package does not function correctly. For TRV270E/285E: An error message appears while operating Picture Package. cClose Picture Package, then restart the Windows computer.
cClose Picture Package on your Windows computer first, then set the POWER switch on your camcorder to another mode.
For TRV270E/285E: cFor the compatible drive, visit the following URL: The CD-R drive is not recognized or http://www.ppackage.com/ data cannot be written on the CD-R in Picture Package Auto Video, Producer, CD Backup or VCD Maker. For TRV270E/285E: First Step Guide is not displayed correctly. cRefer to First Step Guide in PDF. For copying the PDF file, see page 78.

cSee page 95. cSee page 99. cSee page 26 and 35. cSee page 26 and 35.

Others

Cannot record due to copyright protection. Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. Cannot start Easy Handycam Cannot cancel Easy Handycam
Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation USB invalid during Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 35. cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the time difference (p. 58).

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-based TV (see following list) with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.

System

Used in
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL - M PAL - N SECAM NTSC

Usable cassette tapes

You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder.
control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

system

To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE.
This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

Digital8

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 mm tape is 2/3 of the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 / standard 8 mm system camcorder. (90 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP mode.)

LCD screen

Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you using a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

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.

Specification

Video camera recorder
Video recording system For TRV238E/438E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning FM system For TRV270E/285E: 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system For TRV238E/438E: Rotary heads, FM system For TRV270E/285E: Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Tape speed For TRV238E/438E: SP: Approx. 20.05 mm/s LP: Approx. 10.06 mm/s For TRV270E/285E: SP: Approx. 28.70 mm/s LP: Approx. 19.13 mm/s Recording/playback time (using 90 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) For TRV238E/438E: SP: 1 h 30 min LP: 3 h For TRV270E/285E: SP: 1 h LP: 1 h 30 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 90 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device For TRV238E/438E: 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective: Approx. pixels
For TRV270E/285E: 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 TRV238E/438E: 1 lx (lux) (F 1.6) For TRV270E/285E: 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus mode)*1

BACK LIGHT.27 Battery Battery Info..13 Battery pack.12 Remaining battery time.21, 96 BEEP..58 BLACK FADER.30 Built-in light..23 BURN DVD/VCD..79, 106 Button-type battery Remote Commander..108
Easy Dubbing.. 63 Easy Handycam. 26, 35 EDIT.. 50 END SEARCH. 32 Exposure.. 27
Macintosh.. 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi SOUND Menu.. 42 CAMERA SET. 46 LCD SET.. 52 MANUAL SET.. 43 OTHERS.. 58 PLAYER SET. 50 SETUP MENU. 56 TAPE SET. 53 VCR SET.. 50 Mirror mode.. 24 Moisture condensation. 99 Monaural. 21, 39 MONOTONE FADER. 30 MOSAIC FADER. 30
FADER.. 30 First Step Guide. 73, 74 Focus.. 29 Frame recording (FRAME REC). 54 Full charge.. 12
Camera settings data display..36 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, 56 COMMANDER..59

Grip belt. 3

Hi8/standard 8 mm system. 95 HiFi SOUND. 50
NightShot Light (N.S. LIGHT). 28, 49 NightShot plus. 28 NTSC.. 94
On-line help.. 77, 78 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP ORC.. 53
Tape counter..21 Tape photo recording.25 TBC.51 Telephoto See Zoom Time code.21 Title.31 TV color systems..94
PAL.. 94 Photo scan.. 41 Photo search.. 40 Picture effect (P EFFECT). 44 Picture Package.. 74 Picture search.. 34 Playing time.. 14 Power mode.. 15 PROGRAM AE.. 43
USB cable.72 USB jack.105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM).56 Using abroad..94
Recording capacity Display. 22 REMAIN.. 54 Recording lamp (REC LAMP). 59 Recording mode (REC MODE). 22, 53 Recording time. 14 Remote Commander. 108 Remote sensor.. 105 RESET.. 106 Video head..99 Viewfinder..16 Volume..33
Warning indicators.92 Warning messages.93 WHITE FADER.30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows..73, 74 WORLD TIME.58 Write-protect tab.95
Self-diagnosis display. 92 Setting the date and time. 17 Skip scan.. 34 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT.. 49 Stereo.. 21, 39 STRIPE FADER.. 30 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND
Zero set memory.39 Zoom..23

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