User Manual Sony CCD-TRV128 Camera Recorder

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User Manual

For CCD-TRV128. Also, The document are for others Sony models: TRV228, TRV328, TRV428, DCR-TRV260, TRV265

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• Quick Start Guide8
  • Recording movies8
  • Recording/Playing back with ease10
• Getting started11
  • Step 1: Checking supplied items11
  • Step 2: Charging the battery pack12
    • Using an outside power source15
  • Step 3: Turning the power on15
  • Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder16
    • Adjusting the LCD panel16
    • Adjusting the viewfinder16
  • Step 5: Setting the date and time17
  • Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape18
  • Step 7: Setting the screen language19
• Recording21
  • Recording movies21
    • Recording for a longer time23
    • Using zoom23
    • Using the built-in light23
    • Recording in mirror mode24
    • Superimposing the date and time on pictures (TRV128/228/328 /428)25
  • Recording still images – Tape photo recording (TRV260/265)25
  • Recording with ease – Easy Handycam26
  • Adjusting the exposure27
    • Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects27
    • Adjusting the exposure manually28
  • Recording in dark places – NightShot plus28
  • Adjusting the focus manually29
  • Recording a picture using various effects30
    • Fading in and out of a scene – FADER30
  • Superimposing a title31
  • Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH33
• Playback34
  • Viewing pictures recorded on a tape34
    • Playing back in various modes35
  • Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam36
  • Various playback functions37
    • Displaying the screen indicators37
    • Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code (TRV260/265)37
  • Playing the picture on a TV39
  • Locating a scene on a tape for playback (TRV265)40
    • Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory40
    • Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search41
    • Searching for a still image – Photo search41
    • Playing back still images in sequence – Photo scan42
• Advanced operations43
  • Customizing Your Camcorder43
    • Changing the menu settings43
    • Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.44
    • Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc.47
    • Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu – HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etc.51
    • Using the (LCD SET) menu – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR, etc.53
    • Using the (TAPE SET) menu – FRAME REC/ INT.REC, etc.54
    • Using the (SETUP MENU) – CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc.57
    • Using the (OTHERS) menu – WORLD TIME/VIDEO EDIT, etc.59
  • Dubbing/Editing61
    • Connecting to a VCR61
    • Dubbing to another tape63
    • Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing (TRV128/228/328/428)64
      • Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation64
      • Step 2: Selecting the title66
      • Step 3: Selecting the dubbing mode67
      • Step 4: Performing Easy Dubbing67
    • Recording pictures from a VCR (TRV260/265)68
    • Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing (TRV260/265)69
  • Troubleshooting74
    • Troubleshooting74
    • Warning indicators and messages79
  • Additional Information81
    • Using your camcorder abroad81
    • Usable cassette tapes82
    • About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack83
    • About i.LINK84
    • Maintenance and precautions85
    • Specification88
      • Types of differences90
  • Quick Reference91
    • Identifying parts and controls91
    • Index98