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...servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Your Handycam VisionTM is intended to alert the user to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is very easy to persons. For more ... use. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to come. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Handycam VisionTM, you . WARNING To prevent fire or shock ...
...servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Your Handycam VisionTM is intended to alert the user to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is very easy to persons. For more ... use. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to come. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Handycam VisionTM, you . WARNING To prevent fire or shock ...
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... Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time... Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Table of trouble and their solutions 73...the exposure manually ...... 40 Focusing manually 41 Superimposing a title 42 Making your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using ...
... Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time... Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Table of trouble and their solutions 73...the exposure manually ...... 40 Focusing manually 41 Superimposing a title 42 Making your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using ...
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... v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of... the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.
... v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of... the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.
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...button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Your camcorder PL starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eyesight (p. 23). When you want...the clock setting before recording (p. 16). AYER OFF(CHG) CAME AYER OFF(CHG) 4 Press START/STOP. If you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 RA RA RA Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER ...
...button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Your camcorder PL starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eyesight (p. 23). When you want...the clock setting before recording (p. 16). AYER OFF(CHG) CAME AYER OFF(CHG) 4 Press START/STOP. If you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 RA RA RA Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER ...
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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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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 . 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.
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... from that on your camcorder. 12 Charging begins. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug...DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. The remaining battery time is completed. When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is indicated in the display window....
... from that on your camcorder. 12 Charging begins. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug...DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. The remaining battery time is completed. When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is indicated in the display window....
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... in the display window in the display window. The battery pack is disconnected. - Something is wrong with the viewfinder is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time... Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 NP-FM50 265 145 NP-FM70 540 295 NP-QM71 640 350 NP-FM90 820 450 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous*...
... in the display window in the display window. The battery pack is disconnected. - Something is wrong with the viewfinder is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time... Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 NP-FM50 265 145 NP-FM70 540 295 NP-QM71 640 350 NP-FM90 820 450 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous*...
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... 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. 14 "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous...
... 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. 14 "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous...
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Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the ..., if any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC...
Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the ..., if any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC...
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.... "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged. If you 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 be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you do not use your... first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings 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...
.... "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged. If you 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 be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you do not use your... first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings 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...
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...will be difficult to start recording. When you record in the SP and LP modes on the LCD screen is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. This is in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be distorted. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition ...between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off . If you leave your camcorder is to save battery...
...will be difficult to start recording. When you record in the SP and LP modes on the LCD screen is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. This is in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be distorted. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition ...between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off . If you leave your camcorder is to save battery...
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...). However, the date will not be normal when recorded. L. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on your camcorder do not work. Some of the backlight. RETURN [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of other indicators appear mirror-reversed...
...). However, the date will not be normal when recorded. L. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on your camcorder do not work. Some of the backlight. RETURN [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of other indicators appear mirror-reversed...
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...cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1... minute for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the ...
...cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1... minute for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the ...
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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: - To turn the built-in light off and remove... the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When it clockwise, then replace the built-in light is not ...
...), 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: - To turn the built-in light off and remove... the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When it clockwise, then replace the built-in light is not ...
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...STEADYSHOT to ON in memory even when the battery is returned to OFF when playing back a tape on which you cancel the SteadyShot function* The SteadyShot off indicator appears. PLAYER BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration... stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - CAMERA VF B.L.* To reduce intensity To increase intensity z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time ...
...STEADYSHOT to ON in memory even when the battery is returned to OFF when playing back a tape on which you cancel the SteadyShot function* The SteadyShot off indicator appears. PLAYER BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration... stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - CAMERA VF B.L.* To reduce intensity To increase intensity z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time ...
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...CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC MODE z SP To record in the standard 8 mm system. 70 ON To always display the remaining tape bar. When you play back the tape on other camcorders... rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording....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 ...
...CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC MODE z SP To record in the standard 8 mm system. 70 ON To always display the remaining tape bar. When you play back the tape on other camcorders... rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording....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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... output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording POWER switch CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA ... viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is close -up the recording lamp at the front of the camcorder may reflect on the front of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 The clock changes by other...
... output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording POWER switch CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA ... viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is close -up the recording lamp at the front of the camcorder may reflect on the front of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 The clock changes by other...
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.... (p. 41) • The video heads may be dirty. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, use the following page) 73 c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 23) • STEADYSHOT is set...(p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is too high. c Adjust to OFF in the standby mode for ... you run out. c Press FOCUS to return to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting - c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. c Set it to ON...
.... (p. 41) • The video heads may be dirty. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, use the following page) 73 c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 23) • STEADYSHOT is set...(p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is too high. c Adjust to OFF in the standby mode for ... you run out. c Press FOCUS to return to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting - c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. c Set it to ON...
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...to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The ...menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Rewind the tape. (p. 29)... not clear or does not appear. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the... ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom ...; EDIT is working. c Adjust it to a wall outlet. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to OFF...
...to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The ...menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Rewind the tape. (p. 29)... not clear or does not appear. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the... ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom ...; EDIT is working. c Adjust it to a wall outlet. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to OFF...