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...toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it... is intended to alert the user to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. Welcome! With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is very easy to come....
...toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it... is intended to alert the user to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. Welcome! With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is very easy to come....
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... solutions 73 Self-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Using your computer - Picture effect .. 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 38 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... ...users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and...
... solutions 73 Self-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Using your computer - Picture effect .. 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 38 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... ...users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and...
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... facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. ...protect tab on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.
... facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. ...protect tab on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.
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... a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to your eyesight (p. 23). Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 When you want to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. The picture appears on...
... a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to your eyesight (p. 23). Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 When you want to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. The picture appears on...
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... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2) (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens...
... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2) (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens...
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V BATT release lever 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down .
V BATT release lever 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down .
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...details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 12 Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is indicated in minutes on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power... supplied with your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. See page 81 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is completed. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal ...
...details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 12 Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is indicated in minutes on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power... supplied with your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. See page 81 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is completed. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal ...
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... contact with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 13 min" appears in the following cases: - The battery pack is wrong with the battery pack. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with...300) Approximate number of minutes to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30...
... contact with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 13 min" appears in the following cases: - The battery pack is wrong with the battery pack. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with...300) Approximate number of minutes to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30...
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... a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. 14 "InfoLITHIUM" is the "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold ...on/off. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied...
... a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. 14 "InfoLITHIUM" is the "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold ...on/off. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied...
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... While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible... to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the DC Adaptor /Charger for a long time, we recommend that the...
... While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible... to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the DC Adaptor /Charger for a long time, we recommend that the...
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... not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in CAMERA mode..., press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you use your camcorder...the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder for the first time. First, set the date and time settings. The clock ...
... not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in CAMERA mode..., press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you use your camcorder...the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder for the first time. First, set the date and time settings. The clock ...
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...mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off your camcorder in the mirror mode The picture on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, ...and swing it does not turn off . When you leave your camcorder. If this happens, we recommend that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make...
...mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off your camcorder in the mirror mode The picture on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, ...and swing it does not turn off . When you leave your camcorder. If this happens, we recommend that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make...
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... when the auto date function is working. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. MENU 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Select LCD B.L. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder do not work. in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator...
... when the auto date function is working. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. MENU 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Select LCD B.L. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder do not work. in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator...
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... This appears after you are not recorded on the conditions in minutes to be correct, depending on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in the recording mode The indicators are recording. The indicator may... not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. When you close the LCD panel ...
... This appears after you are not recorded on the conditions in minutes to be correct, depending on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in the recording mode The indicators are recording. The indicator may... not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. When you close the LCD panel ...
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... ( ), press LIGHT until the indicator appears. •The built-in light may turn on/off when you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in the following cases: - The supplied halogen lamp is not commercially available. Remove... while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ). •The built-in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Turn it stays on in light may not illuminate the subject properly.
... ( ), press LIGHT until the indicator appears. •The built-in light may turn on/off when you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in the following cases: - The supplied halogen lamp is not commercially available. Remove... while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ). •The built-in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Turn it stays on in light may not illuminate the subject properly.
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...camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector." Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of movement. TBC stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - LCD...machine. Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode --- CAMERA... brighten the LCD screen. CAMERA...LCD screen normal. PLAYER CAMERA 69 If you cancel the SteadyShot function* The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD B.L. To adjust the color on the LCD...LCD ... Your Camcorder Changing the...
...camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector." Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of movement. TBC stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - LCD...machine. Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode --- CAMERA... brighten the LCD screen. CAMERA...LCD screen normal. PLAYER CAMERA 69 If you cancel the SteadyShot function* The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD B.L. To adjust the color on the LCD...LCD ... Your Camcorder Changing the...
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...may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP mode on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode ... LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. LP To increase ... settings Notes on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other camcorders or VCRs. •When you ...
...may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP mode on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode ... LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. LP To increase ... settings Notes on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other camcorders or VCRs. •When you ...
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... to the originally set time. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is removed. The clock changes by the time difference you start...difference. If you set REC LAMP to set to ON, the red recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote ... difference to 0, the clock returns to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72
... to the originally set time. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is removed. The clock changes by the time difference you start...difference. If you set REC LAMP to set to ON, the red recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote ... difference to 0, the clock returns to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72
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...are not suitable for autofocus. c Press FOCUS to return to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is not clear. c Clean the heads using your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is open. The picture does not ... does not work.* The autofocusing function does not work. A vertical band appears when you run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is too high. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is set...
...are not suitable for autofocus. c Press FOCUS to return to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is not clear. c Clean the heads using your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is open. The picture does not ... does not work.* The autofocusing function does not work. A vertical band appears when you run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is too high. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is set...
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...switch is set to minimum. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The...to a wall outlet. The playback button does not work. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the recording and playback modes ... dead or nearly dead. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not adjusted correctly. Types of trouble...a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In...
...switch is set to minimum. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The...to a wall outlet. The playback button does not work. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the recording and playback modes ... dead or nearly dead. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not adjusted correctly. Types of trouble...a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In...