Bought HandyCam : Sony DCR-TRV285E
After much thought on whether to buy this or a Vaio later, I went with Sony HandyCam especially because I am expecting a drive to TVM later this week with my family.
This piece offers amazing features for its price. the cost of this is around $371 (16,900 INR) but it costed me a 2000 INR more for VAT 
. The funny part is the battery costs 3k which stands for 1.5 hours on LCD display or about 2 hours on viewfinder. The battery can be upgraded to 7 hours which will cost around 9k . I suppose this is the costliest part on this cam :rolleyes: . Apart from the usuall Digi cam features it works as a Webcam and allows USB Streaming of video’s . Though the software they gave is really odd.
Few Features :
- 1/6 CCD
- Zoom (20x Optical
- 990x Digital)
- 2.5 LCD Monitor
- Built in Light
- STAMINA 11 hrs
- SteadyShot
- Start/Stop button & Zoom on LCD frame
- NightShot Plus
- Easy Handycam
- Battery Info
- Easy Dubbing
- USB Streaming
- Direct access to ‘Click to DVD’ / VCD Burn
- iLink (DV IN / OUT)
Download the Software : 127 MB
Part 01 | Part 02 | Part 03 | Part 04 | Part 05 | Part 06 | Part 07
- You will need WinRAR software to open the files. Once you have WinRAR,
- Check if all the files from rapidshare are there in the folder, The first six files are of 20.0 MB each and the last one being 7.9 MB. All the 7 files need to be in the same folder.
- Once Downloaded, open up “Sony Picture Package.part01.rar” (Extract through WinRAR), it will detect all the other files and create a folder “Sony Picture Package” which has all the driver files of Sony DCR-TRV285E and other softwares of Sony.
March 23rd, 2006 at 6:09 pm
Nice cam!
congrats on the purchase
March 24th, 2006 at 7:50 am
Thanks Grace
March 26th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Hi dude, nice buy!
April 18th, 2006 at 12:36 pm
Hello sirjee , kaise ho jee ??? Waise congrats for getting a cool cam !!!
Hope to speak to u on the 30 th . Hope u’ll be free… btw what are ur timings ?? and what has happened to IWD ???
Regards
April 24th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
Hi Sree,
Congrats dude, hope you remember this guy who is posting comments here ? I messaged you over @ Yahoo! couple of times today and seems you are too busy to get back to me ?
- Dreamchaser
April 26th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Hi, sreejith, i am planning to buy a SONY handyam. My dealer wants me to buy DCR-HC46E (Rs.32K). But with tight budget i want to buy DCR-TRV285E (the one you have bought). Can you tell me how is it working now? What are the negative aspects of this cam. It would be much more helpful if u re[ply me within this week….Thanks & Regards….Ranjit
April 28th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Hey Rajat, Vinay
My Yahoo! IM is totally messed up . I cant recieve or send message properly. If I go offline, the status is online for the rest of the day to others :/ . So, I dont use Y! much .
IWD is gone for a short period.
April 28th, 2006 at 2:43 pm
Hey Ranjit,
Well it\’s nice set as a whole, with descent features. But the few problem I met was,
Battery : I think 1:30 Hr of battery life is pretty low . To shoot the entire 1 hour cassette we have to switch of the camera when we not recoring, otherwise the battery won\’t last to complete the cassette. But I guess this is the case in most the cams.
Bit Bulky : Well first time I saw it , I liked it and it weighed light enough. But it sure is heavy if you are shooting continously for an hour or so.
Snap : there is a \”photo\” button, what it actually does is, Record the image for 5 secs. Basically same as pausing a movie in between.
Few great things :
Compatibility : Now unlike my other devices , my PC did not take much time to recognise it. Though I don\’t use their crappy software, Windows movie maker does a great job.
Cassette : The best thing is the cassette is available everywhere. I bought one from a damn rural place in kerala, works great. The showroom guys may say that they don\’t give cassette with it and you have to buy one, but just stress a bit and they might give out the Rs 120 /- cassette with the free Bag.
Pretty Cool Cam for this range, just dont look into higher models
. but still I wish I could have bought the DVD one, lighter, compact and looks very cool.
Hope that helps.
Best Regards,
–
Sreejith
May 16th, 2006 at 8:41 pm
I also have the same handycam
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:37 pm
can u giv me the usb driver of it to me?
September 11th, 2006 at 11:38 pm
sir,
what r the one must look while purchasing a camcorder
October 27th, 2006 at 11:34 am
Hi Sreejith,
my friend have the same cam and y’day i install usbdriver for the same but still i can’t able to acces the pictures or videos in the can. It would be greatfull if give some ideas about it. we lost the software pack of this cam and download driver software from this link http://www.eartcenter.ru/download/drivers/usbdrven.exe
Regards
Franklin
October 28th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
I use Windows Movie Maker to get the Video’s.
Connect Cam to PC and open Windows Movie Maker
then..
File > Capture Video.
The cam name should show up in the next window. You can figure out what to do next from there
.
November 1st, 2006 at 1:58 pm
Thanks for your info
how should i download still images i taken through cam
November 18th, 2006 at 2:24 am
I have the same model, and I love it but I can’t seem to find the right driver to make it into a webcam…any help out there?
December 5th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Dear Sreejith,
I have a Sony TRV 325E. One of the earlier models, it didnt’t come with a USB port. All it has is a DV out port, which I assume is a firewire port. I picked up a cable which goes into this DV out port, and I connect the other end to my USB port of my PC. It doesnt seem to read this, despite working on windows XP. Do i need a driver for this? Would be great if you could help me out.
December 18th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Hi Josh,
Even I’m facing the same problem.
After searching in the net, i came to one conclusion that the PC need a IEEE-1394 host adaptor.
This will be useful in connecting the cam to ur PC.
If you find any other solution, Please mail me.
December 29th, 2006 at 12:58 pm
HAI FRIENDS!ALL SONY HANDICAMS ARE GOOD,I KNOW THAT!BUT BATTERY BACKUP IS MAIN PROBLEM.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
i feel bad from my sony handycam dcr-trv285e …… the tool that capturing its vedio is very bad , very slow and its need alot of disk space , i need aabout 50 GB for evry 1 tabe …. i need tool make the capturing easy …
thank you all
January 8th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
i could not be albe to burn the vcd with clarity when i am using usb streaming can you please suggest me whether i can go for ilink and i can use any tools such that i can see the crystal clear clarity with date and time stamp print on the screen.
January 9th, 2007 at 2:32 am
Dan … Neither could I
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Saakthii … That is the case of any other cam. The quality can be increased via the preferences in the video extracting tool you use. But better the quality greater will be the file size.
If you want good quality with low size then consider using a DivX coverter.
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sri prakash … Both ways are fine. If you go for professional hardwares then you will be able to get good quality video . But I believe we can get a pretty decent quality video if we can set the preferences right.
For e.g in Windows Movie Maker we have a option of setting up the video quality.
January 27th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Hi,
I also have the same model TRV285E, but having problems using it as a web cam. I have win XP on my system. Any advice will be appreciated. I have also downloaded the driver from http://www.eartcenter.ru/download/drivers/usbdrven.exe
Thanks
February 12th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Dear,
I have just purchased the same model from a friend of mine but the problem is that he does not have the software CD with him. Can you help me with the software of this model.
Regards
sana
February 15th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
sir
i brought trv 238 sony handycam
because only one piece was in store at that time on om electronics jind haryana.
and i was in urgent that time
i connect my cam with computer through tv tuner card and i capture the video.
when i brun my vcd through nero the quality
becomes low.
in which pattern i should capture my video
ntsc, pal, avi. mpeg, svcd .
how i can make vcd of my video tape in near the same tape quality .
Thanks a lot
Rajesh Mangla
Mangla Accounts Point
Near Doctor Ramesh Bansal
Bank Road, Jind
Haryana-126102 (India)
+91-92552-88611 (Tata Indicom)
February 20th, 2007 at 5:26 am
can you please send me the drivers for the digital 8 handycam
March 23rd, 2007 at 2:03 pm
nice cam but problem to connect with PC for creating CD/DVD directly .
March 27th, 2007 at 1:14 am
how the sony camrea connacting the computar leb tab toshiba
April 19th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
I purchase sony handycam DCR-TRV285E, but i am unable to write cd from handycam i have installed the software image pixel 1.5 movei maker because the software which came along with
the handycam could not work properly. Now this new software is also not working properly. I have checked all the hardware requirement as i am hardware engineer i know everything. But please help me with this problem.
April 28th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Dear Sir,
I have lost the sony handycam driver Cd. I need must another Cd for this handycam I shall be very thankful to u if u provide me and I will afford of all your charges,
My Handycam Model Number is
DCR TRC285E
Thanks
Muhammad Ikram
Mohallah Booba Khel Bandi
Vill & P.O. Topi
Tehsil & Distt Swabi
N.W.F.P 23460 Pakistan
May 19th, 2007 at 3:26 am
Hey Sreejith,
I have the same problem as Saakthii.. My videos are takin too much space n i cant copy the complete video because of that.. I saw your reply to that .. U said i could use a DiVX converter ..
WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW IS DO I STILL NEED 30-40GB FREE SPACE TO FIRST CAPTURE IT BEFORE CONVERSION ? I have only 5-6GB free space.. what do i do .. (An 8-minute video took 1.45GB on the comp.. there was no MPEG2 compression done.. god knows y)
June 12th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
dear sir
From website I see your web..I brought sony handycam dcr-trv285e….i lose the cd so I want transfer all recorded video to computer.So i need software and also how to install the software give some help….
thanking you
July 5th, 2007 at 1:33 am
I am not able to get the sounds
July 5th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
I also the CD and having real trouble in streaming the video. Now…Any suggestions ?
July 13th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
dear sir
From website I see your web..I brought sony handycam dcr-trv285e….i lose the cd so I want transfer all recorded video to computer.So i need software and also how to install the software give some help….
thanking you
DEEPAK.M.KHOT
August 27th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Dear Sir,
I brought Sony Handycam dcr-trv285e and i had lose my CD, i would like to transfer recorded video to computer. Kindly advice where to get the software .
Your prompt response very much appreciated.
Steven Chong
September 4th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Friends
I am not able to import video from Handycam DCR-TRV285E. I have Window Vista operating system.
Is it required to have separate driver for Vista.
Can anyone write me the other way to capture video on computer?
Thank you in advance.
Rakesh
September 4th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
I have lost the USB cord and the software CD of the handycam DCR-TRV285E. Could you pls advise whether it can be downloaded from net.
Thanks
September 6th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
hai this is sandeep i have sony handycam but unfortunatley i lost my handycam software can u provide the software url link for me my handycam serial nuber is DCR TVR_285EPAL
September 20th, 2007 at 6:41 am
i lost my sony dcr trv 285e cd.will u plz send it to me in my mail if it fit or will let me know how do i get it ?
September 28th, 2007 at 4:43 am
Hello,
For all those people who have the DCR TRV 285e and have lost the software CD and drivers, here is what you need to do in order to capture your videos:
1) Download the driver for your handycam here:
http://www.eartcenter.ru/download/drivers/usbdrven.exe
2) Run the setup and install the driver (dont worry…there is no virus etc!..:)) You might have to restart your computer.
3) Download Microsoft Movie Maker here:
http://www.download.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-Windows-XP-/3000-13631_4-10187903.html?tag=lst-0-1
4) Run and install microsoft movie maker!
5) Now connect your handycam (dcr-trv285e) to your computer using the USB cable provided. In case you’ve lost the cable, buy it from any computer hardware store. It is a standard cable.
6) Now switch on the handycam. Your PC should show USB Device detected, Sony Imaging Device etc etc. If the device driver window opens up then select the “Let Windows Detect the Driver Automatically” option and continue installing the drivers.
7) Change the mode of the handycam to the “Play/Edit” Mode.
9) Now run Microsoft Movie Maker and select “Capture from video device”. A window should open up showing the Sony device.
10) Select it, then select your video options. Audio from USB cable (ignore the microphone option below). In the next window, click on the play button on your handycam.
Click on Capture and stop when you want!!!
Enjoy!!!
Cheers!
- Gaurav
October 3rd, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Hi ,
i have taken cam carder in thailand and now im in USA and i dnt have drivers and picture package CD so please can you help ………
Model SONY DCR TRV285E
I Appreciate for the Early reply
Srini
October 7th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
hi…
i have lost the cd and the drivers of my sony handycam.the version of sony handycam is dcr-trv480e pal
thanks
yash
October 10th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
HI YAAR, ACTUALLY I SHIFTED MY PLACE SO MY SOFTWARE CD OF MY SONY HANDYCAM DCRTRV285E IS LOST,
CAN U PLEASE HELP FOR THE SAME I LL BE SO THANKFULL OF YOU.
THANKINNG YOU
MUDASSAR KHAN
October 25th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
I have the same handycam….. Earlier it worked well, but it is not getting connected to the computer . Can anyone suggest any solution for this please….
October 29th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Hi ,
i have taken cam carder in india ACTUALLY I SHIFTED MY PLACE SO MY SOFTWARE CD OF MY SONY HANDYCAM DCRTRV285E IS LOST,
i dnt have drivers and picture package CD so please can you help ………
Model SONY DCR TRV285E
thanks and regards,
ganesh
October 30th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
i want to know about USB drivers to see the recorded movie in my computer.
October 30th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Hi ,
i have taken cam carder in india ACTUALLY I SHIFTED MY PLACE SO MY infolitheum battery OF MY SONY HANDYCAM DCRTRV285E IS LOST. So can u plez tell me from where i will get the new battery n what r the prices for it. One more problem with this Battery is that the charging capicity of this battery is max. 70 minutes that is too low so Can u suggest me that can i use another model no. battery that can be fitted easily n more charging capicity of it (tell me the model no. of that n price also)
thanks
Appriciate for the early reply.
Narendra yadav
November 11th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Congrats Sreejith
Can u help me.I am not able to make vcd from the same handycam u purchased. It says that the cd is not in the destination folder. plz help me……..
November 19th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Hi
I am lost my CD for software & usb Drive i.e picture package .I am highly greatful to u if provide me on my mail for the same
Thanks
Navin Srivastava
December 1st, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Hi
i dont have my cd for software for this DCR-TRV285E PAL.I will be greatful if u provide me the software to my mail id
thanks
Kuldeep Gupta
December 27th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Hi
I have the same camcorder u have purchased. I would like to connect the camcorder to my computer via USB cable provided along with the cam. But the problem is, I am not able to find the point of insertion of the cable in the cam. Can u help me with an earliest reply? Thanks in advance.
December 28th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
thanks a lot
u saved me a lot of time and money
great effort!
manunair
December 28th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
for sripriya,
The point of insertion (USB) can be found near the lens if you open the rubber flip lid
December 29th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
i lost my sony dcr trv 285e cd.will u plz send it to me in my mail if it fit or will let me know how do i …
January 2nd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Hi Shreejit,
I hv same DRC-TRV285 sony handycam model. I am able to download the recorded video into the harddisk using picture package. But it takes huge amount of disk space. when i use direct burn DVD/VCD option it says ‘not enough memory on the disk’. I have around 8 GB of free space in my temp folder of hard disk. Manual says you should have at least 6GB of free hard disk space. Also, drive should be compatible. My DVD writer is DRU 120C which does not figure in the list of compatible drives given by http://www.ppackage.com. Can it be the reason ? any solution anyone ?
January 7th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Hello, can you please send me a link where i can download the software for Sony DCR-TRV285E. I have browsed many web sites, but couldn’t find…
January 9th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
hellooo Sir…
I lost my softwarwe cd of sony handycam
DCR-TRV285E can any buddy send a link….
i will be very thankfull…plz any one can send my
January 11th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Software Uploaded
February 1st, 2008 at 1:08 am
Helllo
i am faceing a problem in installing the dv cord driver of my sony DCR TRV285E, the supplied driver’s pack CD doesnt have the ilink cable driver, from where i could have a driver.
February 6th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Hello sir
how r u ?
i have sony Handycam 990x DCR-TRV285E
I LOST MY CD ( PICTURE PACKAGE )
I TRY TO DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE
BUT IT NOT WORKING
I HOPE U CAN HELP ME OR SEND THIS SOFTWARE TO ME
THANKS ALOT
BEST WISHES
ABED.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Hello..
This’s Hesham
I lost my cd (package)for the
DCR-TRV285E PAL
I hope I can get it’s spft ware from u to my Email
and thanks for ur help
February 14th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I have TRV 285E and my os is vista.I need the driver for the same handycam to operate in vista.can you help me?
March 12th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
hi sree
m also using dis hanycam, i don know how to convert to vcd can u help me.
April 18th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Hello Sir
I have the sony handycam DCR-TRV33E
I have installed the usb driver and managed to upload my video to computer. Its just the qaulity is very low. Is this because using the DV port is better? I want to use DV port, i have a adapter to run to my computer but it doesnt recognise it. Do i need a seperate driver? Your help will be much apreciated.
Thank you
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I HAD purcased sony handy cam DCR-TRV285E
IN YEAR 2006 YET I UNABLE TO MAKE VCD AND NOT DOWNLOAD CAPTURIG CAM TO PC HOW TO DOWNN LOAD IN MY PC AND HOW MAKE CD /VCD/ DVD FROM LAST THREE YEARS I FACING THIS PROBLEMME
May 20th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Dear Manager
I had purcased sony handy cam DCR-TRV285E
in 2006 but I lost the CD of handycam and can’t download in to my PC from your website. How I can achieved it?
Help me please.
Thanks
M.R.Noushzad
May 31st, 2008 at 7:36 am
Thank you very much far all the info here.
Can you please give the link for Picture Motion Browser 2.1.13 which is used for windows vista?
Please upload this software
Thanking you once again
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:41 am
I had purched a sony handcam DCR-TRV285E PAL.But i lost my handycam softwere cd.this case can’t download my viedos in to my pc.please help me
thanks
shaj.m.b
July 1st, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Dear manager,
i had purchases a sony handycam DCR-TRV285E. i have a cd of picture package software but when i attach my handycam with a computer then its want a driver its didnt accept cd. i will try to dowload on ur website but i cant so pls help me
thanks.