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Serial No. CCD-TRV608 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-072-314-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-
Serial No. CCD-TRV608 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-072-314-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-
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... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to use. With your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to use. With your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
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...camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 33 Using the fader function 35 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 91 Index 98 Using special effects - Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608... only) Viewing images using your computer - Table of trouble and their solutions 73 Self-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...
...camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 33 Using the fader function 35 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 91 Index 98 Using special effects - Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608... only) Viewing images using your computer - Table of trouble and their solutions 73 Self-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...
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To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not ... the cassette compartment down . (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.
To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not ... the cassette compartment down . (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.
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...advancing, release the button. The last 5 seconds of the screen. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene ... To resume playback, press X or N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. When you play back a tape recorded in the stop mode. To resume...stops. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed.
...advancing, release the button. The last 5 seconds of the screen. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene ... To resume playback, press X or N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. When you play back a tape recorded in the stop mode. To resume...stops. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed.
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...Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the LCD screen. If your TV is already... connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on your TV. To turn off the screen indicators,...
...Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the LCD screen. If your TV is already... connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on your TV. To turn off the screen indicators,...
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Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using your camcorder as a player. DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not make the indicators disappear, they are ...to the operating instructions of your camcorder - Refer to LCD.) If you want to LINE. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO 49 DISPLAY on tapes. Editing - Editing - You can record and edit a picture with your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector...
Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using your camcorder as a player. DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not make the indicators disappear, they are ...to the operating instructions of your camcorder - Refer to LCD.) If you want to LINE. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO 49 DISPLAY on tapes. Editing - Editing - You can record and edit a picture with your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector...
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... on both your camcorder and the VCR. 50 To prevent deterioration of your VCR. If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital 8 , VHS , S-VHS...
... on both your camcorder and the VCR. 50 To prevent deterioration of your VCR. If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital 8 , VHS , S-VHS...
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...Setting the VCR to 55). Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect the devices as instructed in "Making your VCR has an S video jack Connect using your camcorder when the VCR is connected. Editing Dubbing a tape easily - Select the desired color, size, and background color of eight ... (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder (p. 52 to operate with your camcorder and the VCR. 51 Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 57). You can select one of titles. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital 8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC ...
...Setting the VCR to 55). Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect the devices as instructed in "Making your VCR has an S video jack Connect using your camcorder when the VCR is connected. Editing Dubbing a tape easily - Select the desired color, size, and background color of eight ... (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder (p. 52 to operate with your camcorder and the VCR. 51 Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 57). You can select one of titles. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital 8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC ...
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... recording pause: - Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder You can control the VCR by wireless remote control. (1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch ...NORMAL Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR. Select REC if the button to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to cancel recording pause is z. 52 - Dubbing...
... recording pause: - Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder You can control the VCR by wireless remote control. (1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch ...NORMAL Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR. Select REC if the button to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to cancel recording pause is z. 52 - Dubbing...
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...code The Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 54 Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro... 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 Note on your camcorder. The default setting is stored in the memory of your VCR. Easy Dubbing About the IR SETUP code..., 80 Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 77, 32*, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 78, 8, 42 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, ...
...code The Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 54 Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro... 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 Note on your camcorder. The default setting is stored in the memory of your VCR. Easy Dubbing About the IR SETUP code..., 80 Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 77, 32*, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 78, 8, 42 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, ...
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... returns to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The tape has run out. - The IR SETUP code is complete. When dubbing ends, your camcorder to PLAYER. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to START ... To stop automatically. To quit the Easy Dubbing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is not correct. - Note If you use a video camera recorder, set to VTR/VCR. NOT READY appears on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. Press EASY DUBBING to cancel recording pause is set its ...
... returns to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The tape has run out. - The IR SETUP code is complete. When dubbing ends, your camcorder to PLAYER. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to START ... To stop automatically. To quit the Easy Dubbing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is not correct. - Note If you use a video camera recorder, set to VTR/VCR. NOT READY appears on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. Press EASY DUBBING to cancel recording pause is set its ...
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Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your camcorder and images recorded on the file size of editing the images) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × ...or more recommended for Sony" (p. 63 to e-mail. PC Connection - The USB connector is not available on your computer, you can process or edit it by the supplied USB cable, you cannot capture sounds. If you connect your computer - CCD-TRV608 only If you are using your camcorder and computer by ...
Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your camcorder and images recorded on the file size of editing the images) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × ...or more recommended for Sony" (p. 63 to e-mail. PC Connection - The USB connector is not available on your computer, you can process or edit it by the supplied USB cable, you cannot capture sounds. If you connect your computer - CCD-TRV608 only If you are using your camcorder and computer by ...
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... Drive). DirectX 8.0 will be installed. For Windows XP users Log in with permission of your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER switch to install DirectX. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". You can view video images easily on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Administrator. 63 The language selection dialogue...
... Drive). DirectX 8.0 will be installed. For Windows XP users Log in with permission of your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER switch to install DirectX. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". You can view video images easily on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Administrator. 63 The language selection dialogue...
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... the LP mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC MODE z SP To record in... the LP mode on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery...
... the LP mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC MODE z SP To record in... the LP mode on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery...
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...or PLAYER. c Adjust to acclimate. (p. 84) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to focus manually. (p. 41) • The video heads may be dirty. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is set to OFF in ...or insert a new one. (p. 18, 29) • The write-protect tab is not clear. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The SteadyShot function does not work.* The autofocusing function does not work. c Set it to 16:9FULL. If the problem ...
...or PLAYER. c Adjust to acclimate. (p. 84) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to focus manually. (p. 41) • The video heads may be dirty. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is set to OFF in ...or insert a new one. (p. 18, 29) • The write-protect tab is not clear. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The SteadyShot function does not work.* The autofocusing function does not work. c Set it to 16:9FULL. If the problem ...
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...inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Rewind the tape. (p. 29) • The television's video channel is set... to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF. (p. 26) The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • NIGHTSHOT is heard when playing back a tape. c Open the LCD... is turned to minimum. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The... 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is...
...inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Rewind the tape. (p. 29) • The television's video channel is set... to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF. (p. 26) The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • NIGHTSHOT is heard when playing back a tape. c Open the LCD... is turned to minimum. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The... 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is...
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...for a long time. • The battery pack is dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is set correctly. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • The battery pack is not set to AUTO in the ...power to operate. • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your camcorder for at least 1 hour to 55) (continued on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 11, 12) The cassette cannot be recharged. The battery ...
...for a long time. • The battery pack is dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is set correctly. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • The battery pack is not set to AUTO in the ...power to operate. • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your camcorder for at least 1 hour to 55) (continued on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 11, 12) The cassette cannot be recharged. The battery ...
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... display window. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has occurred. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder as a 5-...video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
... display window. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has occurred. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder as a 5-...video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
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... pack is activated. (p. 77) Tape/Battery pack warning indicator*2) Slow flashing: - Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining. Fast flashing: - The battery pack is completely dead,...the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The tape has run out.*1) 78 Moisture condensation has...- The tape has run out. - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is inserted.*1) - No tape is dead ...
... pack is activated. (p. 77) Tape/Battery pack warning indicator*2) Slow flashing: - Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining. Fast flashing: - The battery pack is completely dead,...the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The tape has run out.*1) 78 Moisture condensation has...- The tape has run out. - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) The battery pack is inserted.*1) - No tape is dead ...