Sony CCD-TRV138 Camera Operations Guide
Sony CCD-TRV138 - Handycam Camcorder - 320 KP Manual
UPC - 027242666597
View all Sony CCD-TRV138 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Sony CCD-TRV138 manual content summary:
- Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 1
2-515-259-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV138/TRV338 DCR-TRV280 © 2005 Sony Corporation - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 2
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV280 Responsible Party: Sony - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 3
: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: TRV338 DCR-TRV280: TRV280 Instructions with no specific model names 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 on-screen displays - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 4
manual are based on the model DCR-TRV280. • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The screens may vary depending on the OS. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 4 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 5
Table of Contents CCD-TRV138: TRV138 CCD-TRV338: DCR-TRV280: TRV280 TRV338 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 6
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 indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 7
" battery pack 96 About i.LINK 97 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specification 101 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 8
, 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/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 9
Guide 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 purchase your camcorder POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. Quick Start Guide 9 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 10
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 11
with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Stereo: ( TRV280) USB cable (1) ( TRV280) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV280) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 12
pack You can charge the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 96). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 13
when the power is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the POWER switch to - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 14
-FM50 185 90 NP-QM71D 445 220 NP-QM91D 670 335 For TRV280: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 90 50 ( -QM71D 445 NP-QM91D 670 LCD panel closed 185 295 715 1070 For TRV280: Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 100 (supplied) NP-FM50 160 NP- - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 15
turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 16
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] in panel. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. To adjust the brightness of the - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 17
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. MENU 3 Press MENU. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 18
tape You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • For TRV280: The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 19
window-side facing up. Window 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Press MENU. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR STBY [MENU] : END 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (SETUP MENU), then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 20
[ LANGUAGE], then press the dial. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET STBY USB STREAM LTR SIZE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENG[SIMP] DEMO MODE FRANÇAIS ESPA language, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 21
will be recorded along with monaural sound. For TRV280: Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Slide the 55 for details. z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 22
TRV280) b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, if you do not operate the camcorder yourself in the mirror mode. • To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with your hand. • To ensure smooth transition on a tape - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 23
TRV280). A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder . 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 buttons on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with your - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 24
pack discharges quickly while the built- in light is turned on. • When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built- in 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 25
picture. Recording still images - Tape photo recording ( TRV280) You can record still images. Before recording, DATE and/or TIME again. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set . b Note • The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. z Tip • If you do - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 26
the SP mode. OPEN REC START/STOP 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. 1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 27
Notes • You cannot switch from/to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • For TRV280: During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • For TRV280: You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • All the settings return to their defaults - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 28
of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. Recording in dark places - NightShot plus You can record subjects in dark places - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 29
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 horizontal stripes. - To record a subject with little - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 30
Tips for focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 31
2, press FADER repeatedly until the indicator disappears. b Notes • For TRV280: You cannot use the FADER function together with: - Tape photo recording have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your camcorder). You can create original titles (up to 2 types of title of - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 32
the screen is not recorded. • When you superimpose a title while you are recording, the beep does not sound. • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 33
switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 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. To cancel the operation Press END SEARCH again. b Note • The END SEARCH - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 34
your camcorder. When you want to play back the recorded picture on your TV, see page 39. OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, rewind Press (fast forward) or stop mode. (rewind) in To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. Indicators displayed during - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 35
tape counter (hour: minute: second) ( TRV280) b Note • For TRV280: If you use a standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear when you play back the standard 8 mm tape on other camcorders (including another DCRTRV280). Playing back in various modes To - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 36
)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes For TRV280: • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Buttons that - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 37
playback on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 58). Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code ( TRV280) During playback, you can view the date/time data ([DATE/TIME]) and the camera settings data ([CAM DATA]) that are automatically recorded while - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 38
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. 60min 0: - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 39
on a TV For TRV138/338: 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 outlet for the power supply (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 40
camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is stereo For TRV138/338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 41
Customizing Your Camcorder SEL/PUSH EXEC dial POWER switch 1 Turn on the power (p. 15). 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. MANUAL SET PROGRAM menu, then press the dial. MANUAL SET (p. 42) CAMERA SET (p. 45) PLAYER SET (p. 49) ( TRV138/ 338) VCR SET (p. 49) ( TRV280) LCD SET (p. 51) TAPE - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 42
power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 43
EFFECT **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. b Note • When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, [PROGRAM AE] does not work. For TRV138/338: You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before recording. appears when each effect is selected. For TRV280: You - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 44
z Tip • For TRV280: You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to another tape (p. 61). AUTO SHTR GON OFF Select to automatically activate adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. Select when recording without using the electronic shutter. 44 Customizing Your Camcorder - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 45
to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20 times zoom is performed optically. Select to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 40 times zoom is performed digitally. Select to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 990 times zoom is performed digitally. Customizing Your Camcorder ,continued - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 46
a 16:9 wide picture ([16:9 FULL] mode) to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV. In [CINEMA] mode When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. 46 Customizing Your Camcorder - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 47
TRV280: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the manuals supplied - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 48
a tripod, or when using a conversion lens (optional). Natural pictures are produced. b Note • For TRV280: Camera-shake cannot be completely compensated for in the following cases: - When recording in a dark place . (p. 28) Select to disable the NightShot Light. (p. 28) 48 Customizing Your Camcorder - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 49
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. VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUDIO MIX [MENU] : END HiFi SOUND For TRV280: You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 50
picture. Select to minimize picture artifacts in a picture containing lots of movement. AUDIO MIX For TRV280: You can adjust the audio balance between ST1 (the originally recorded sound) and ST2. b you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. 50 Customizing Your - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 51
Standard brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLOR Turn the SEL - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 52
increase the recording time from that of the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV138/338, 1.5 times longer for TRV280) (Long Play). The use of Sony cassettes is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. b Notes • If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 53
Select to always display the remaining tape indicator. FRAME REC For TRV280: You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect Press REC START/STOP. A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder enters the standby mode. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. b Notes • - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 54
INT.REC For TRV280: You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this function. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using 6 frames from the selected time. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 55
it back to [ON] in the menu settings. USB STREAM For TRV280: You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to "First Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. GOFF ON Select - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 56
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 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. - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 57
TIME BEEP A. SHUT OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP [MENU] : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 58
Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder during recording. Select this setting in the following recording situations. The subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. VIDEO EDIT For TRV280: You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 59
of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording devices (p. 61). For TRV280, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a tape on your camcorder (p. 66). Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Yellow Black - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 60
to the audio jack on the VCR. To use an i.LINK cable for connection For TRV280: 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 61
camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • For TRV280: When your camcorder the tape. • For TRV280: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to record the date/ - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 62
on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. 62 Dubbing/Editing - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 63
the dial. [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 [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 64
Manufacturing company Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Singer Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith * TV/VCR component [IR SETUP] - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 65
and 25 seconds' standby. [a] 5 s [b] 25 s [c] 30 s 5 s 25 s 30 s a. Recording time (VCR) b. Waiting time (VCR) c. Playback time (camcorder) Step 4: Performing Easy Dubbing Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 66
] is not carried out. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can record and edit pictures from a VCR on a tape inserted in your camcorder. Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder. b Note • Your camcorder can only record from an NTSC source. For example, European video or TV programs - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 67
Digital program editing on the following devices: - a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes - a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 60). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 68
68). When connecting with an A/V connecting cable After selecting [IR], follow the procedure instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program editing for the first time to - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 69
set. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ RETURN], then press the dial. Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 67 to p. 68) beforehand. 1 Prepare - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 70
:00 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END 9 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. 11Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [START], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:09 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 71
Dubbing/Editing To end Digital program editing Press MENU. To save a program without using it to record Press 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. Dubbing/Editing 71 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 72
. 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. z Tip • There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - USB cable - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 73
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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 74
software and "First Step Guide" on a computer ( TRV280) You need to install the software etc., with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before connecting your camcorder the software, refer to "First Step Guide." Installing on a Windows computer z Tips • To view "First Step Guide" on a Windows - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 75
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. Using with your computer ,continued Using with your computer - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 76
displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12. 2 Click [Next]. 11Click [Next] to install the "First Step Guide." 3 Click [Finish]. 12Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2. 14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 77
Guide software's on-line help. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 4 Double-click CD-ROM icon. 5 Copy "FirstStepGuide.pdf," stored in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer. 6 Copy [IMXINST.SIT] in the [MAC - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 78
is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/ Macintosh: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ - North America (Los - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 79
manual. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ( TRV280) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable cable for this operation. You cannot use a USB cable. You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to DVD" via an i.LINK cable - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 80
, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. For details, see "First Step Guide." 5 Press BURN DVD/VCD. 6 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. 7 Place a writable - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 81
from an 8mm tape if it contains pictures recorded in a format other than Digital8 format. To cancel the operation 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 82
problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem Overall operations persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony does not light while the battery pack is being charged. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 83
. display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 53) LCD screen/viewfinder Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown language appears on the cSee page 19. screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen. cThe camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is automatically - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 84
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again (p. 15). Or use the AC Adaptor. • The battery pack is discharged. (p. 12) For TRV338/ TRV280 for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 29) A vertical band appears Troubleshooting - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 85
problem presists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service plugs for TRV280 of the A/V connecting cable are camcorder. (p. 94) • For TRV138/338: Noise may appear while playing back the tape in various modes. This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 86
is not NTSC. (p. 66) For TRV280: Digital program editing does not function. cSet the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 87
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. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 87 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 88
Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 89
Symptom For TRV280: The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 90
appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. For TRV280: [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions For Windows XP Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 91
[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 TRV280: The movie - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 92
the tape. cPress the RESET button and operate your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 93
Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 36. Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected - Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation cSee page 26 and 36. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 94
) menu, then set the time difference (p. 57). AC-L15A/L15B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see following list) with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. System Used in - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 95
copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 96
not be able to charge it efficiently. • After charging is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. To use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 97
for each battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV cable. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 98
is compatible with DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks of - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 99
battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - consult your local authorized Sony service your camcorder sometimes Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. • For TRV138/338: If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 100
• For TRV280: If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette ( for a long time. To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 101
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 mm) For TRV280: Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DV input/output For TRV280: 4-pin connector, S100 USB jack For TRV280: mini-B LCD - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 102
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 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. AC - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 103
system Playback system Audio recording AUDIO/VIDEO jack DV Interface USB jack SteadyShot z Provided - Not provided TRV138 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - - CCD- TRV338 Hi8 Hi8/8 Monaural OUT - - z DCRTRV280 Digital8 Digital8 Stereo OUT IN/OUT z z Additional Information Additional Information 103 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 104
SEARCH button (p. 33) H Speaker I Viewfinder (p. 3, 16) If you attach the large capacity battery pack NP-QM71D/QM91D (optional) to the camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust its angle. J Battery pack K LIGHT button (p. 23) L FADER button (p. 30) M BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) N FOCUS - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 105
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 36) H DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) Quick Reference A Jack cover B For TRV280: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 60) C For TRV280: DV Interface (p. 60) D For TRV280: (USB) jack E For TRV138/338: A/V OUT jack (p. 39, 59) ,continued Quick Reference 105 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 106
TRV280: BURN DVD/VCD You can easily take a picture recorded on the tape and burn it onto a DVD or CD-R. For details on BURN DVD, see "Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")" (p. 79), and on BURN VCD, see "First Step Guide /EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV280: Rec buttons (p. 66) REC (rec) - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 107
, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. Quick Reference 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 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 108
positions vary depending on your camcorder model. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 92)/Tape photo recording (p. 25) 60min STBY 0:00:00 Indicators 9 . () Meanings Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 29) Back light (p. 27 - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 109
72 Charging the battery Battery Pack 12 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 100 Cleaning cassette 100 Clock set (CLOCK SET) ......17, 55 D Data code (DATA CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 110
counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25 TBC 50 Telephoto See Zoom Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE - Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 111
- Sony CCD-TRV138 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 112
Printed in Japan
2-515-259-
12
(1)
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Camera
Operations Guide
Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder
CCD-TRV138/TRV338
DCR-TRV280
Read this first