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USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing...
USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing...
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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 the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. Open the DC IN jack.... AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment automatically goes down. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens...
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 the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. Open the DC IN jack.... AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment automatically goes down. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment opens...
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..., red, blue or green in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low...
..., red, blue or green in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low...
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...indicated in minutes on your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. See page 81 for... about one hour after charging it for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ...
...indicated in minutes on your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. See page 81 for... about one hour after charging it for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ...
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... the AC power adaptor. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "-... an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical**... power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 ... the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with ...
... the AC power adaptor. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "-... an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical**... power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 ... the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with ...
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... (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 3 4 EJECT To 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. Doing so may cause ...the lid of the cassette compartment. 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 by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3.
... (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 3 4 EJECT To 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. Doing so may cause ...the lid of the cassette compartment. 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 by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3.
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.... SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people's faces, for subjects such as in tennis or golf. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in midsummer or on a ski slope. SPORTS (Sports lesson) This mode minimizes shake on...
.... SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people's faces, for subjects such as in tennis or golf. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in midsummer or on a ski slope. SPORTS (Sports lesson) This mode minimizes shake on...
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... turn on the built-in light automatically Press LIGHT repeatedly, until the indicator appears on the screen while your shooting situation. CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only You can use and until no indicator 46 It remains hot for a while after the light is on by children.... to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off simultaneously. Turn the built-in light off according to persons. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light Press LIGHT repeatedly, until cool....
... turn on the built-in light automatically Press LIGHT repeatedly, until the indicator appears on the screen while your shooting situation. CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only You can use and until no indicator 46 It remains hot for a while after the light is on by children.... to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off simultaneously. Turn the built-in light off according to persons. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light Press LIGHT repeatedly, until cool....
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CCD-TRV608 only If you cannot capture sounds. Using the USB Streaming function •Installing the USB driver (p. 60 to 63). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 63). •Capturing images with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX. CPU: Minimum 500 MHz ... hard disk space for installation 1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for Sony" (p. 63 to e-mail. This function is an upgraded OS. Viewing images using Windows 98, you connect your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it by the supplied USB cable, you...
CCD-TRV608 only If you cannot capture sounds. Using the USB Streaming function •Installing the USB driver (p. 60 to 63). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 63). •Capturing images with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX. CPU: Minimum 500 MHz ... hard disk space for installation 1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for Sony" (p. 63 to e-mail. This function is an upgraded OS. Viewing images using Windows 98, you connect your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it by the supplied USB cable, you...
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...before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the same time or when using your camcorder. The application software screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to your computer was connected to the... USB cable in with your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to your computer. For Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users Log in step 8. The USB driver installation starts. 60 USB Streaming...
...before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the same time or when using your camcorder. The application software screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to your computer was connected to the... USB cable in with your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to your computer. For Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users Log in step 8. The USB driver installation starts. 60 USB Streaming...
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... installation is completed, proceed to the USB connector on page 63. USB Streaming (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or ..., connect the USB jack on your camcorder to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Viewing images using your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. To the ...
... installation is completed, proceed to the USB connector on page 63. USB Streaming (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or ..., connect the USB jack on your camcorder to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Viewing images using your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. To the ...
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...Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to Classic View" instead. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click the "Device Manager" tab. 5 Select the devices ...underlined in the control panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and ...
...Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to Classic View" instead. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click the "Device Manager" tab. 5 Select the devices ...underlined in the control panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and ...
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... the USB cable. 7 Reboot your computer. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder. The application software screen appears. For Windows XP users Log in with permission of Administrator. 63 Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of...
... the USB cable. 7 Reboot your computer. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder. The application software screen appears. For Windows XP users Log in with permission of Administrator. 63 Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of...
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.... (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 71). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using your computer and allow Windows to your camcorder. To the USB connector Computer To the (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (3) Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a cassette...
.... (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 71). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using your computer and allow Windows to your camcorder. To the USB connector Computer To the (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (3) Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a cassette...
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... captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. 65 Capturing moving images Preview window 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the start point to capture and click at the point to your camcorder appears in the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to CAMERA. (3) Follow...
... captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. 65 Capturing moving images Preview window 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the start point to capture and click at the point to your camcorder appears in the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to CAMERA. (3) Follow...
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... was connected to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - disconnect the USB cable - USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes •When you have any trouble occurs... Close all running applications, then restart it turns off the power Seeing the on-line help (operation manual) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...
... was connected to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - disconnect the USB cable - USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes •When you have any trouble occurs... Close all running applications, then restart it turns off the power Seeing the on-line help (operation manual) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...
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...batteries are inserted in the menu settings. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to the default.) (p. 95) • The AC power adaptor... Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not recognized by the computer. marks. c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the driver. (p. 61 to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 76 c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder ...
...batteries are inserted in the menu settings. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to the default.) (p. 95) • The AC power adaptor... Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not recognized by the computer. marks. c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the driver. (p. 61 to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 76 c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder ...
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...). (p. 85) • A malfunction other than the above that you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has...
...). (p. 85) • A malfunction other than the above that you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has...
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Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The tape has run out.*1) 78...- The battery pack is dead. - The tape is nearly dead. (P. 12) Depending on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. The tape has run out.*1) C:21:00 *1) You hear the ... in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 84) You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is near the end. - Fast flashing: - The battery pack is...
Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The tape has run out.*1) 78...- The battery pack is dead. - The tape is nearly dead. (P. 12) Depending on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. The tape has run out.*1) C:21:00 *1) You hear the ... in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 84) You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is near the end. - Fast flashing: - The battery pack is...
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... store it in cold places. Battery pack power is little remaining battery time, sometimes flashes depending on your camcorder in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator •If the power goes off . 81 Fully charge the battery pack. 2. We recommend the following ...). •Be certain to turn the POWER switch to use of this temperature range, you start using your camcorder is shorter in your camcorder. We recommend using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. Note, however, that...
... store it in cold places. Battery pack power is little remaining battery time, sometimes flashes depending on your camcorder in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator •If the power goes off . 81 Fully charge the battery pack. 2. We recommend the following ...). •Be certain to turn the POWER switch to use of this temperature range, you start using your camcorder is shorter in your camcorder. We recommend using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. Note, however, that...