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... Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the ...cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your...
... Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the ...cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your...
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... PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before...
... PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before...
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...may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) ...number in the illustration of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 81 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack ...
...may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) ...number in the illustration of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 81 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack ...
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...means that you use your camcorder for further information. 15 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. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional...). Refer to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the ...
...means that you use your camcorder for further information. 15 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. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional...). Refer to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the ...
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...eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette ...compartment automatically goes down . The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder...
...eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette ...compartment automatically goes down . The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder...
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... (p. 11 to 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder. 19 The REC indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when ...you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder lights up. Basics - ...
... (p. 11 to 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder. 19 The REC indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when ...you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder lights up. Basics - ...
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When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Be sure to open the LCD panel up to 90 degrees. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you leave your camcorder in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be distorted. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the... it clicks, and swing it does not turn off automatically. However, the picture will be difficult to OFF (CHG). When you turn the LCD panel over so that you turn off your camcorder is in the mirror mode The picture on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the...
When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Be sure to open the LCD panel up to 90 degrees. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you leave your camcorder in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be distorted. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the... it clicks, and swing it does not turn off automatically. However, the picture will be difficult to OFF (CHG). When you turn the LCD panel over so that you turn off your camcorder is in the mirror mode The picture on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the...
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... indicator This appears while playing back or recording in which you are not recorded on the conditions in Hi8 format. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. Recording a picture Indicators ... mode indicator/Mirror mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while.
... indicator This appears while playing back or recording in which you are not recorded on the conditions in Hi8 format. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. Recording a picture Indicators ... mode indicator/Mirror mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while.
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...You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) AYER OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 PL POWER PLAY RA CAME 3 CCD-TRV408 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 1 29 The speaker on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote... your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4)...
...You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) AYER OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 PL POWER PLAY RA CAME 3 CCD-TRV408 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 1 29 The speaker on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote... your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4)...
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Open the jack cover. Connect your TV has an S video jack Connect using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional). If your camcorder to the TV using an S video cable (optional)... menu settings (p. 72). Set the input selector on the VCR to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder again. 32 With this connection, you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY on your TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the ...
Open the jack cover. Connect your TV has an S video jack Connect using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional). If your camcorder to the TV using an S video cable (optional)... menu settings (p. 72). Set the input selector on the VCR to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder again. 32 With this connection, you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY on your TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the ...
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... 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. In this case, click "Switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 4 Open your computer - Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." If...
... 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. In this case, click "Switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 4 Open your computer - Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." If...
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...is not clear. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is open. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is set to ON...) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is stuck to troubleshoot the problem. A vertical band appears when... on the following table to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for autofocus. This is set to expose the red mark. The power goes off. c Adjust...
...is not clear. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is open. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is set to ON...) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is stuck to troubleshoot the problem. A vertical band appears when... on the following table to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for autofocus. This is set to expose the red mark. The power goes off. c Adjust...
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...8226; The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The volume is... • The television's video channel is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the recording and playback modes Symptom The...; Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ON. No... set to ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape ...
...8226; The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The volume is... • The television's video channel is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the recording and playback modes Symptom The...; Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ON. No... set to ON in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape ...
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... tab on the cassette is nearly dead. - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The battery pack is out (red).*1) (p.... the melody or beep sound. *2) This indicator appears in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 84) You need to eject the cassette*1) Slow flashing: - Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 84) - The...The tape is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is near the end. - Tape ...
... tab on the cassette is nearly dead. - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The battery pack is out (red).*1) (p.... the melody or beep sound. *2) This indicator appears in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 84) You need to eject the cassette*1) Slow flashing: - Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 84) - The...The tape is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is near the end. - Tape ...
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... place into a place warmed up by a heating device. - You use your camcorder from a ski slope into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you bring your camcorder after about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Note on again. You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place. How to the head drum and...
... place into a place warmed up by a heating device. - You use your camcorder from a ski slope into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you bring your camcorder after about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Note on again. You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place. How to the head drum and...
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Quick Reference - Quick Reference 91 Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 1 Eyecup 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) 3 V BATT release lever (p. 11) 4 USB connector (p. 61) (CCD-TRV608 only) 5 OPEN button (p. 19) qa 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 22) 8 POWER switch (p. 19) 9 START/STOP button (p. 19) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 15) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. -
Quick Reference - Quick Reference 91 Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 1 Eyecup 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) 3 V BATT release lever (p. 11) 4 USB connector (p. 61) (CCD-TRV608 only) 5 OPEN button (p. 19) qa 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 22) 8 POWER switch (p. 19) 9 START/STOP button (p. 19) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 15) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. -