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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. CCD-TRV608 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No. 3-072-314-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. CCD-TRV608 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No. 3-072-314-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... Set the POWER switch to CAMERA PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME AYER OFF(CHG) PLAY Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 23). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 29) 2 Press m to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack...., set to off. Adjust the viewfinder lens to rewind the tape. Your camcorder PL starts recording. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its...
... Set the POWER switch to CAMERA PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME AYER OFF(CHG) PLAY Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 23). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 29) 2 Press m to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack...., set to off. Adjust the viewfinder lens to rewind the tape. Your camcorder PL starts recording. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its...
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... settings on your camcorder. e.g. TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in capital letters. z - The CCD-TRV608 is indicated in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Not provided TRV108 460× 6.2...Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCD- Before you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. Any ...
... settings on your camcorder. e.g. TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in capital letters. z - The CCD-TRV608 is indicated in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Not provided TRV108 460× 6.2...Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCD- Before you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. Any ...
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... in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. To view your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder away from country to country. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired... [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be...
... in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. To view your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder away from country to country. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired... [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be...
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...First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in your camcorder will 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..., then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you do not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you set the date and time settings. The...
...First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in your camcorder will 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..., then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you do not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you set the date and time settings. The...
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...(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. The recording lamp lights up . Select SP or LP in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play ...back the tape on its sides and attach the lens cap to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Your camcorder is set to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording - Basics - See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you...
...(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. The recording lamp lights up . Select SP or LP in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play ...back the tape on its sides and attach the lens cap to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Your camcorder is set to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording - Basics - See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you...
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...angles of the LCD panel Be sure to open the LCD panel up to start recording. To resume the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. If your camcorder. To set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA, or press START.../STOP without chainging the POWER switch again to 90 degrees. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be ...
...angles of the LCD panel Be sure to open the LCD panel up to start recording. To resume the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. If your camcorder. To set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA, or press START.../STOP without chainging the POWER switch again to 90 degrees. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be ...
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..., the date will not be normal when recorded. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Some of the backlight. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. Select LCD B.L. Recording - After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from...reversed when the auto date function is working. Indicators in the menu settings (p. 69). MENU 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings (p. 69). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (...
..., the date will not be normal when recorded. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Some of the backlight. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. Select LCD B.L. Recording - After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from...reversed when the auto date function is working. Indicators in the menu settings (p. 69). MENU 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings (p. 69). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (...
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The . BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording - BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 25 Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
The . BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording - BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 25 Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
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While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in bright places (ex. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . This may be clearer with the autofocus mode when ...
While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in bright places (ex. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . This may be clearer with the autofocus mode when ...
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... 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 16). Press DATE and/or TIME again. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to off. Recording - If you... screen superimposed on the picture. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode.
... 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 16). Press DATE and/or TIME again. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to off. Recording - If you... screen superimposed on the picture. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode.
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.... •Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search function does not work. 28 Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section after you record. You can use this button to the standby mode. END SEARCH You can monitor...
.... •Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search function does not work. 28 Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section after you record. You can use this button to the standby mode. END SEARCH You can monitor...
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... the menu settings. If the wide mode is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 34 Date or time indicator When you select 16:9FULL... wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
... the menu settings. If the wide mode is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 34 Date or time indicator When you select 16:9FULL... wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
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... RETURN NEG.AR T SEP I A B &W SOLAR I ZE MOS A I C SL IM STRETCH [ MENU ] : END 37 Advanced Recording Operations (1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 68). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC...picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture are reversed. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Your camcorder automatically returns to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings. Picture effect You can digitally process images to the normal mode. ...
... RETURN NEG.AR T SEP I A B &W SOLAR I ZE MOS A I C SL IM STRETCH [ MENU ] : END 37 Advanced Recording Operations (1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 68). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC...picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture are reversed. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Your camcorder automatically returns to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings. Picture effect You can digitally process images to the normal mode. ...
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...Sports lesson mode 39 If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - Soft portrait mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 68). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH... the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust...
...Sports lesson mode 39 If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - Soft portrait mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 68). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH... the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust...
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... cases: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 40 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - night scenes...
... cases: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 40 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - night scenes...
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FOCUS To return to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. horizontal stripes. - subjects with little contrast with water droplets. - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the ...
FOCUS To return to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. horizontal stripes. - subjects with little contrast with water droplets. - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the ...
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... AT I TLE HEL LO ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDD I NG VACAT I ON THE END [ T I T LE ] : END 2 3 4 PRESET T I ONS ! You can select one of titles. 42 (1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , and then press the dial. (3) Select the desired title...
... AT I TLE HEL LO ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDD I NG VACAT I ON THE END [ T I T LE ] : END 2 3 4 PRESET T I ONS ! You can select one of titles. 42 (1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , and then press the dial. (3) Select the desired title...
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... select the desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your camcorder. Making your own titles You can have up to two titles and store them in memory. (8) Press TITLE to make up to 20 characters. (1) In... CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...
... select the desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your camcorder. Making your own titles You can have up to two titles and store them in memory. (8) Press TITLE to make up to 20 characters. (1) In... CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...
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... SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you have entered remain stored in your camcorder does not automatically turn it to return To erase a character Select [C]. Select [ to the previous screen. ] to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. If you take 5 minutes or longer to change ...character is erased. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that your camcorder The power automatically turns off while you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. To enter a space Select [Z&...
... SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you have entered remain stored in your camcorder does not automatically turn it to return To erase a character Select [C]. Select [ to the previous screen. ] to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. If you take 5 minutes or longer to change ...character is erased. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that your camcorder The power automatically turns off while you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. To enter a space Select [Z&...