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AC- Serial No. 3-072-317-14 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. -TRV Model No. DCR-TRV140 DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation
AC- Serial No. 3-072-317-14 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. -TRV Model No. DCR-TRV140 DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation
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For the customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is very easy to use. Congratulations on your purchase of ...
For the customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is very easy to use. Congratulations on your purchase of ...
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... comply with the limits for the FCC related matters only. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your ...is connected. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV140 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If this equipment. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may call...
... comply with the limits for the FCC related matters only. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your ...is connected. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV140 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If this equipment. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may call...
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... your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97) •Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 97) Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) Functions to use in editing in the...memory (p. 67, 96)*1) • Digital program editing (p. 83)*1) • Easy Dubbing (p. 75)*4) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 66)*1) Function to make transition smooth •END SEARCH (p. 32) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/...
... your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97) •Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 97) Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) Functions to use in editing in the...memory (p. 67, 96)*1) • Digital program editing (p. 83)*1) • Easy Dubbing (p. 75)*4) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 66)*1) Function to make transition smooth •END SEARCH (p. 32) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/...
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... fader function 43 Using special effects - NightShot/ Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/ Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only 29 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Digital effect (DCR-TRV140 only 47 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 50 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording (DCR-TRV140 only 54 Frame by date - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting...
... fader function 43 Using special effects - NightShot/ Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/ Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only 29 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Digital effect (DCR-TRV140 only 47 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 50 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording (DCR-TRV140 only 54 Frame by date - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting...
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Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only 95 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad .......... 128 Maintenance information and precautions 129 Specifications 134 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 124 About i.LINK 126 Using your computer - Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR - USB Streaming (Windows users only 97 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 Troubleshooting Types of contents Editing Dubbing a...
Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only 95 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad .......... 128 Maintenance information and precautions 129 Specifications 134 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 124 About i.LINK 126 Using your computer - Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR - USB Streaming (Windows users only 97 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 Troubleshooting Types of contents Editing Dubbing a...
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... the model used for the six models listed in the Digital8 system. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. e.g. Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Any differences in operation are ...Note on your recordings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your camcorder. To view your camcorder are for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV....
... the model used for the six models listed in the Digital8 system. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. e.g. Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Any differences in operation are ...Note on your recordings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your camcorder. To view your camcorder are for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV....
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z (Viewfinder backlight) - DCRTRV140 Digital8 Digital8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z z z - - - - - Getting started Using this manual Types of differences Model name TRV107 TRV108 System Hi8 Hi8 Playback Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital Zoom 450× 460× LCD screen 6.2 cm 6.2 cm (2.5 type) (2.5 type) Buit-in light z - Digital program editing - - DV IN/OUT jack - - z z z z z z z Provided - z z z z z z z z z z z z z z - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter - - Tape...
z (Viewfinder backlight) - DCRTRV140 Digital8 Digital8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z z z - - - - - Getting started Using this manual Types of differences Model name TRV107 TRV108 System Hi8 Hi8 Playback Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital Zoom 450× 460× LCD screen 6.2 cm 6.2 cm (2.5 type) (2.5 type) Buit-in light z - Digital program editing - - DV IN/OUT jack - - z z z z z z z Provided - z z z z z z z z z z z z z z - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter - - Tape...
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...camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the menu settings. 26 The right side of the bar shows the digital W T zooming zone. The digital zoom function is processed digitally. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital... picture quality deteriorates as the picture is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings.
...camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the menu settings. 26 The right side of the bar shows the digital W T zooming zone. The digital zoom function is processed digitally. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital... picture quality deteriorates as the picture is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings.
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... change the brightness of the backlight. Basics Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to a subject If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Recording - Viewfinder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) You can shoot a subject that the indicators in the wide...
... change the brightness of the backlight. Basics Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to a subject If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Recording - Viewfinder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) You can shoot a subject that the indicators in the wide...
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... NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be used in CAMERA mode. (2) Press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER. Fader - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the menu settings (p. 107). Exposure - Digital effect - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays...camcorder to malfunction. •Color Slow Shutter cannot be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140...
... NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be used in CAMERA mode. (2) Press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER. Fader - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the menu settings (p. 107). Exposure - Digital effect - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays...camcorder to malfunction. •Color Slow Shutter cannot be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140...
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...8226;During the tape photo recording, you want to record, you use . - Mosaic noise may appear on a tape - Your camcorder records an image on the Remote Commander. DCR-TRV140 only You can record about 510 images in the SP mode. (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is...recording You cannot check an image on the screen until a still image appears. You can record a still image like a photograph. while the digital effect function is completed. This mode is then recorded for 60 minutes in the SP mode and about seven seconds. Recording does not start ...
...8226;During the tape photo recording, you want to record, you use . - Mosaic noise may appear on a tape - Your camcorder records an image on the Remote Commander. DCR-TRV140 only You can record about 510 images in the SP mode. (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is...recording You cannot check an image on the screen until a still image appears. You can record a still image like a photograph. while the digital effect function is completed. This mode is then recorded for 60 minutes in the SP mode and about seven seconds. Recording does not start ...
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...does not appear in the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Wide mode - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function (DCR-TRV140 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded ...time indicator and title do not fade in the menu settings - Super NightShot - Focus - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot use the following mode or functions: - D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you ...
...does not appear in the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Wide mode - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function (DCR-TRV140 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded ...time indicator and title do not fade in the menu settings - Super NightShot - Focus - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot use the following mode or functions: - D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you ...
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... animated cartoon. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. While using the picture effect function (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Using special effects - STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. (1) In CAMERA mode, select .../TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT PASTE L RETURN NEG. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 46 NEG.
... animated cartoon. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. While using the picture effect function (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Using special effects - STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. (1) In CAMERA mode, select .../TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT PASTE L RETURN NEG. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 46 NEG.
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.... SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - The sound is good for recording dark images...) You can slow down the shutter speed. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Digital effect - Moving image 47 DCR-TRV140 only You can record the image so that it is left. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. OLD MOVIE You ...
.... SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - The sound is good for recording dark images...) You can slow down the shutter speed. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Digital effect - Moving image 47 DCR-TRV140 only You can record the image so that it is left. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. OLD MOVIE You ...
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... the bars appear. No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the moving image TRAIL - AUTO SHTR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect as follows: STILL - TRA I L S L OW SH T R O L D MOV I E [ MENU ] : END MANUA L SET D EFFECT... mode in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. modes, the still image is to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. OLD MOVIE - and TRAIL. 2 MENU MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . The rate of the area in the still image...
... the bars appear. No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the moving image TRAIL - AUTO SHTR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect as follows: STILL - TRA I L S L OW SH T R O L D MOV I E [ MENU ] : END MANUA L SET D EFFECT... mode in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. modes, the still image is to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. OLD MOVIE - and TRAIL. 2 MENU MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . The rate of the area in the still image...
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Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. When recording in the old ... function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect function: - Super NightShot - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled. Wide mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Focus manually using a tripod...
Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. When recording in the old ... function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect function: - Super NightShot - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled. Wide mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Focus manually using a tripod...
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... jack. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using the digital effect function with digital effects - To record images that you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL. (1) In the...
... jack. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using the digital effect function with digital effects - To record images that you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL. (1) In the...
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... the operating instructions of your VCR for more information about i.LINK. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Digital effect - PB ZOOM If you play back recorded pictures on the VCR. DV IN/OUT i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) DV S...i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (DCR-TRV140 only) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video ...
... the operating instructions of your VCR for more information about i.LINK. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Digital effect - PB ZOOM If you play back recorded pictures on the VCR. DV IN/OUT i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) DV S...i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (DCR-TRV140 only) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video ...
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...(DV connecting cable). You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 84 to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 83). When you dub using the same VCR again, you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... scenes - Step 2 Setting the VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can be selected by frame. DCR-TRV140 only You can set up to 87). Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 91...
...(DV connecting cable). You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 84 to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 83). When you dub using the same VCR again, you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... scenes - Step 2 Setting the VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can be selected by frame. DCR-TRV140 only You can set up to 87). Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 91...