WARNING: Most people don't know this and can ruin this older camera and repairs are very expensive. When you connect these DCR-TRV cameras to some computers with a battery in or AC power connected it can cause an electrical ARC that can fry the IEEE194/ "firewire" connection board. THEREFORE, connect the cable BEFORE power is connected or on. NOTE: Using the "firewire" connection gives the best quality transfer. The RCA connections are pretty bad quality and the USB never worked right. Also, the bummer is good luck finding a computer or laptop with working "firewire" connections, as they went out when USB 3.0 came out.
@boboyamyams3 жыл бұрын
Does this fry the ability to playback videos? I have been having difficulty. It is just a blue screen while in playback mode.
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
@@boboyamyams that's probably the mechanism or the play head's fault
@mustapha89743 жыл бұрын
The trick is global earth isn’t true .. the earth is flat and stationary
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
@Captainzilla418 computer can be on just unplug any power supply or battery before plughing into cam er a
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
@Captainzilla418 only the camera should be unplugged and battery taken off.The pc you connect to doest matter. Also when capturing video only power the camera through its battery
@EricaSucre2 жыл бұрын
Could you do a tutorial on how to tranfer the tapes to the computer using this camara? Thanks !
@HarleyBadger10 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have the same TRV280, and you actually CAN use standard 8mm, Hi8, and Digital8 tapes.
@vwestlife9 жыл бұрын
Yes... Sony recommends using Hi8 tapes, but a Digital8 camcorder will record onto standard 8mm (Video8) tapes as well. Sony claims you can only do this at SP speed, but I came across a standard 8mm tape that had Digital8 video recorded onto it at LP speed, and it played just fine.
@dee13805 жыл бұрын
Can the TRV280 playback a recorded 8mm tape, that was recorded from another camera. Not sure what speed it was recorded in. If not, do u know of any digital camcorder that will playback 8mm tapes, but also has a firewire port? I assume firewire is always in stereo.. I'm using a dazzle capture card with a Samsung SCA-30, that only plays back in mono... Really sucks.. Got the SCA-30 as a gift when they 1st came out in the 90's, recorded lots of footage. Need to transfer to my PC. Thanks in advance.
@perl1na2 жыл бұрын
I have the same camcorder as yours. I wanna know how can I watch the recorded videos? And how can I transfer the recorded videos to my laptop. Thank you.
@HLLBOY-zv3tw7 жыл бұрын
What does the charger look like
@heybro64692 жыл бұрын
Like your mom
@MrAdamjacques12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, very handy. Does it have a cable to allow playback on a TV? I’m trying to figure out the best way to transfer my old tapes to digital using this camera
@HarleyBadger10 жыл бұрын
To RECORD, that is. It won't play standard 8's that were recorded on other equipment
@MrDimentio7 жыл бұрын
I got a camera similar to this for 5 dollars at a at a flea market in Alabama. It is the Handycam DCR TRV260. It was made in 2003 .
@matmroy7 жыл бұрын
Nice find. Pretty much all of the Sony Handycam's from this era are awesome.
@MrDimentio7 жыл бұрын
I know. The quality on them is not terribly shabby!
@indraperez11123 жыл бұрын
To record a video does it necessarily need to be with the cassette tape? Or can I do a video without the tape?
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
if you use a capture card with the rca input you can record on the device that capture card is connected to while the camera is on record mode.Look up tapeless vx1000 video on youtube,that might give you a rough idea
@indraperez11123 жыл бұрын
@@yarisarabasi_ Thank you very much =) I really appreciated it and thanks for your time as well! Stay safe
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
@@indraperez1112 you're welcome!
@MannoulaZ3 жыл бұрын
@@yarisarabasi_ sup niga
@benjaminjoel62255 жыл бұрын
I don't even know how to play the recorded clips on camera, or to view photos taken is another problem to me; I just don't know how
@prodigy98854 жыл бұрын
Bro if you ever found out lmk, I just found this in my house
@perl1na2 жыл бұрын
Pls let me know too. Im struggling
@yarisarabasi_3 жыл бұрын
end search winds the tape to the end of last recording. Works bot in record and vcr mode. But won't work if you eject the tape and re-insert it.Im pretty sure it caches the endpoint timestamp until you eject the tape so turning the camera off should be fine
@nerdking..5 жыл бұрын
How to charge it ?!?!?! OMG.. It's so difficult 😭
@de.50i4 жыл бұрын
Same
@samakshmanchanda.3 жыл бұрын
Hello can u tell me how to convert this handicam content into mp4?
@Bodycomp1018 жыл бұрын
thank you very much kind sir!
@boboyamyams3 жыл бұрын
So my whole childhood is on hi8 tapes and were filmed on this device. Yesterday it was playing the footage back. I charged it overnight and tried connecting it to my computer via DV to usb. Now it isnt playing back any of the footage on any of my childhood tapes. Its just a bluescreen. Does anyone know what happened and have any thoughts/solutions?
@ashvathshaily67593 жыл бұрын
Same😭
@machkover3 жыл бұрын
Tou need to do some cleaning
@rupert64782 жыл бұрын
first, DV to usb never works. second, the blue screen probably means the mechanism inside is too dirty to properly playback a tape. you might need to buy a video head cleaner tape
@389vtweron...3 жыл бұрын
Guys the Cassatt if mine is stuck...... What should I do it belong to my grandma...... I am scared senseless Help......
@lolwhodis781722 күн бұрын
Nope
@h.d.4999 Жыл бұрын
How were u able to sift through the menu. How to watch the recorded tapes
@Cironezone2 жыл бұрын
If I’m not mistaken there was a model that did has a Memory stick slot!! But this body style and not the 350 style
@aseretaretrom48072 жыл бұрын
Can you show how it works ? The fast forward and rewind ?
@raahul8984 жыл бұрын
Can you do 'how to transfer videos from your camera to laptop
@MyCrzyVizsla3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Would like to see this too. I have old hi8 tapes that I want to transfer to digital or dvd. Doesn’t matter. Can you help? Advice?
@Josuerobles1120210 ай бұрын
Hey! How do you check the code to find out what date is it from
@chanelborrero99764 жыл бұрын
So I have this camcorder and my 9yr old has taking a liking to it. But he’s pressed something on it and now the door where the tape is won’t close. How do I get it to close, I honestly don’t remember and I’ve tried everything 😩😩 Please help
@Techwant70702 жыл бұрын
There isn’t a button that causes this it is just a common malfunction with the camcorders of this era were the tape door won’t close. Try opening the tape door, disconnecting the battery, reattach it and then try to close the door. That should work
@Vrakbud4 жыл бұрын
What is the charger for it I lose the charger and I’m trying to find it to look at my old footage
@archivosenvhs Жыл бұрын
Does it accept video8 ando hi8?
@vintagecameras96238 жыл бұрын
new tapes, amazing
@Bodycomp1018 жыл бұрын
Hello and good day, I recently purchased one of these but it came without charger, charging cord etc. Is there a way to manually test / charge the camera another way?
@matmroy8 жыл бұрын
You could buy a universal battery charger. I know that Batteries+Bulbs sells them. Here is a link to the site. www.batteriesplus.com/charger/camcorder/sony/dcr=trv280/cam20009
@skyrofill482 Жыл бұрын
Anywhere I can find the Info lithium batteries?
@tp54649 жыл бұрын
Hey my camcorder stuck on a blue screen how do I change the tracking channels it played when I first turn it on now it's just a blue screen tape playing can't see or hear nothing
@boboyamyams3 жыл бұрын
Same So my whole childhood is on hi8 tapes and were filmed on this device. Yesterday it was playing the footage back. I charged it overnight and tried connecting it to my computer via DV to usb. Now it isnt playing back any of the footage on any of my childhood tapes. Its just a bluescreen. Does anyone know what happened and have any thoughts/solutions?
@mdnassar22173 жыл бұрын
@@boboyamyams rewind it
@jameswaddell33483 жыл бұрын
@@boboyamyams All you need is a DV to DV connection. I had a problem also with a DV end into the camcorder, and a USB connection going into my laptop USB slot! Got nothing. I remembered i had a DV one end and DV other end cable, hooked it up, and BAM, was able to use the old Windows movie maker to download my tapes and save the movie.
@harryt922 жыл бұрын
What's the best way to get the videos to an iMac?
@Ryan-kn6xd3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to figure out how to play tapes on it
@matmroy3 жыл бұрын
The same switch you use to turn it on, let's you switch it into play mode. Just flick it a second time.
@Ryan-kn6xd3 жыл бұрын
@@matmroy I’ve went to play edit but it’s just a blank blue screen. I can hear the tape playing and fast forwarding but there’s just nothing coming up on the screen
@Aryan-fo1ls3 жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-kn6xd Same issue with mine
@joekennerson69273 жыл бұрын
Same issue ^^
@Techwant70702 жыл бұрын
Head cleaning
@andraepastor2484 жыл бұрын
i cant play my video in that camera how can i watch my records
@somerandomgamer56462 жыл бұрын
Thats the camcorder christmas chronicles used
@rabinthapa94885 жыл бұрын
Can we take photos in this?
@modepush3 жыл бұрын
where can i see some test footage in the 16:9 mode?
@daniyalad82324 жыл бұрын
I have same camera it was dead dince 6 years i charged the battery with a battery charger dont have its charger and now its not turning on plz help me
@RajenderKumar-np2so4 жыл бұрын
Sir what is the price of this video camera
@markoojva43333 жыл бұрын
How to watch video after you record it
@h.d.4999 Жыл бұрын
Same question
@gabrieljo19503 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how to charge this?
@SobzRsa3 жыл бұрын
Please,I need this too
@sparkle9352 жыл бұрын
You have to plug the charger in at the front of cam, at the right of lens on mine under a flap (Sony trv255e), neil
@470jdd93 жыл бұрын
What tipe of cassette use this Camera?
@FasalMusicAndVlog4 жыл бұрын
Please review CCD-TRV438E PAL
@RishabhsJournal3 жыл бұрын
Someone tell me what battery does it use ?
@foreropa8 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video I changed the camera I was going to buy. I need it to playback Hi8 videos, so this one doesn´t, so thank you!! I going to but this one: Sony DCRTRV340 Digital8 that does playback Hi8 videos
@sairithish75524 жыл бұрын
What is cassette model
@joudry3 жыл бұрын
Play PAL tapes ?
@maryamfalihi59074 жыл бұрын
thanks so much🙂
@Salem77k8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ...
@Ola-nz2ic4 жыл бұрын
I haven't use it for like 7 years, I don't know how to open it I think the buttery dead..
@7172-p6f4 жыл бұрын
I have
@sudhakarthumma63674 жыл бұрын
How to connect to tv
@marwaogre29034 жыл бұрын
How much this ???!
@ultraelectromagneticburniq4392 жыл бұрын
I have this. Display screen is all white :
@tanyahightower53438 жыл бұрын
my camera won't eject tape...same model 280 carriage pops up but not inner cassette carriage. I have tried reset and power tricks still not opening. are the screws next to model number sticker for adjusting the inner carriage? if I adjust will tape eject?
@vintagecameras96238 жыл бұрын
thanks
@Aufek7 жыл бұрын
Any one know which remote this takes if any at all?
@رحمانييوسف-ف7ش3 жыл бұрын
عندي كاميرا من هذا النوع لا اعرف كيف استعملها نرجو المساعدة لمن يملك الخبرة في هذا المجال
@khairykhalil22202 жыл бұрын
تبيعها انا ممكن اشتريها
@queenmarissastan8 жыл бұрын
Holy shit
@Bobbythefanman8 жыл бұрын
holy shit is right
@بسماللهالرحمانالرحيم-ي4ك Жыл бұрын
هل يوجد مثلها جديده غير مستعمله
@OnurLutfuylmaz Жыл бұрын
ONURLÜTFÜ TÜRKİYE 🇹🇷
@ValdeniseMacedodaSilva6 ай бұрын
Pode ser o português
@khairykhalil22202 жыл бұрын
عندي كاميرا سوني فيه قطعه اتخلعت منها
@scp5007de4 жыл бұрын
i have the same Camcorder and i have like 5 or more win xp computer so you can have one come to germany and we will see oh forgot zo say this country is so stupid cuz they throw everything away and i pick it up :D