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For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. Your Digital Handycam...
For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. Your Digital Handycam...
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...8226;Recording a picture (p. 23) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40)*1) •Playing back a tape (p. 33) Capturing images on your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97) •Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 97)... • 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/ TRV608 only Others Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •...
...8226;Recording a picture (p. 23) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40)*1) •Playing back a tape (p. 33) Capturing images on your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97) •Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 97)... • 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/ TRV608 only Others Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •...
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...Recording a still image on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 31 Checking the recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/ Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only 29 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Cut recording (DCR-TRV140 only 56 Superimposing a ... a cassette 21 Recording - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) ......... 61 Advanced Playback Operations (DCR-TRV140 only) Playing back a tape with picture effects 64 Playing back a tape with digital effects 65 Enlarging images recorded on tapes -
...Recording a still image on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 31 Checking the recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/ Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only 29 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Cut recording (DCR-TRV140 only 56 Superimposing a ... a cassette 21 Recording - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) ......... 61 Advanced Playback Operations (DCR-TRV140 only) Playing back a tape with picture effects 64 Playing back a tape with digital effects 65 Enlarging images recorded on tapes -
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.... REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 Quick Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG) CAME Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 27). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 33) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the...
.... REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 Quick Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG) CAME Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 27). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 33) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the...
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...manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started - Using this manual The...listed in the Digital8 system. Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in the table below (p. 11). Before using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your camcorder. e.g. Any ...
...manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started - Using this manual The...listed in the Digital8 system. Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in the table below (p. 11). Before using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your camcorder. e.g. Any ...
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Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not...
Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not...
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... the indicated time on this camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. Notes •Do not press the cassette compartment down . (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308...
... the indicated time on this camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. Notes •Do not press the cassette compartment down . (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308...
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...its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and ...See "Step 1" to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Basics - Your camcorder is set to "Step 3" for you play ) mode. Your camcorder starts recording. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you . (1) Remove the lens cap by...
...its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and ...See "Step 1" to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Basics - Your camcorder is set to "Step 3" for you play ) mode. Your camcorder starts recording. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you . (1) Remove the lens cap by...
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...) Press COUNTER RESET (p. 139). *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it does not turn off . If your camcorder. However, they are not displayed while...it to CAMERA, or press START/STOP without changing the POWER switch again to OFF (CHG). Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not...
...) Press COUNTER RESET (p. 139). *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it does not turn off . If your camcorder. However, they are not displayed while...it to CAMERA, or press START/STOP without changing the POWER switch again to OFF (CHG). Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not...
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... ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.*1) • DATE and TIME on the LCD screen is working. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Recording - However, the picture will not be normal when recorded.*2) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the brightness of other indicators...the date will be affected. 25 RETURN [ MENU ] : END MENU LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work.*2) Indicators in the menu settings (p. 109). (2) Turn the...
... ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.*1) • DATE and TIME on the LCD screen is working. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Recording - However, the picture will not be normal when recorded.*2) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the brightness of other indicators...the date will be affected. 25 RETURN [ MENU ] : END MENU LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work.*2) Indicators in the menu settings (p. 109). (2) Turn the...
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... menu settings. 26 Move it further for a slower zoom. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. The picture quality deteriorates as a default setting (p. 106). The digital zoom function is set...
... menu settings. 26 Move it further for a slower zoom. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. The picture quality deteriorates as a default setting (p. 106). The digital zoom function is set...
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... the backlight. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Select VF B.L. in the wide-angle position. When you shoot close to a subject If you go toward the "T" side. Viewfinder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) You can shoot a subject that the...
... the backlight. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Select VF B.L. in the wide-angle position. When you shoot close to a subject If you go toward the "T" side. Viewfinder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) You can shoot a subject that the...
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...DCR-TR140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 28 You cannot rewrite only the time code. The indicator may not be displayed. Recording a picture ... [i] [c] [d] [j] 40min SP REC 0:00:01 [f] 40min SP REC 0:00:01 [f] [g] JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM DCR-TRV140 [h] CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 [a] : Remaining battery time indicator [b] : Format indicator [c] : Recording mode indicator/ Mirror mode ...This appears after you start to record for a while.*1) This appears after you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for five seconds after the ...
...DCR-TR140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 28 You cannot rewrite only the time code. The indicator may not be displayed. Recording a picture ... [i] [c] [d] [j] 40min SP REC 0:00:01 [f] 40min SP REC 0:00:01 [f] [g] JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM DCR-TRV140 [h] CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 [a] : Remaining battery time indicator [b] : Format indicator [c] : Recording mode indicator/ Mirror mode ...This appears after you start to record for a while.*1) This appears after you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for five seconds after the ...
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... your camcorder is in the dark - indicator appears on the screen. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Basics BACK LIGHT If you to OFF. COLOR SLOW SHUTTER SUPER NIGHTSHOT ON OFF NIGHTSHOT ON OFF NIGHTSHOT Infrared rays emitter DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 29 NightShot/Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only...
... your camcorder is in the dark - indicator appears on the screen. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Basics BACK LIGHT If you to OFF. COLOR SLOW SHUTTER SUPER NIGHTSHOT ON OFF NIGHTSHOT ON OFF NIGHTSHOT Infrared rays emitter DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 29 NightShot/Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)/Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only...
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...LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only) The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT...Slow Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •...
...LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only) The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT...Slow Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •...
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DATE CCD-TRV608 TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE to record the time. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Recording - Press TIME ...to record the date. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) You can...
DATE CCD-TRV608 TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE to record the time. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Recording - Press TIME ...to record the date. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) You can...
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..., the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not work . Checking the recording - Press END SEARCH in the recorded portions (DCR-TRV140 only) The end search function may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search... the sound from the last recorded scene successively. You can go to the end of the recorded section are played back and returns to record a picture from the speaker.
..., the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not work . Checking the recording - Press END SEARCH in the recorded portions (DCR-TRV140 only) The end search function may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search... the sound from the last recorded scene successively. You can go to the end of the recorded section are played back and returns to record a picture from the speaker.
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... tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*1) You can playback tapes recorded in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR*1)/PLAYER*2) while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.... Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. Basics - Basics - You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder.*3) CR OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 V POWER PLAY RA CAME 6 VOLUME 3 1 To stop playback Press x. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308...
... tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*1) You can playback tapes recorded in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR*1)/PLAYER*2) while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.... Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. Basics - Basics - You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder.*3) CR OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 V POWER PLAY RA CAME 6 VOLUME 3 1 To stop playback Press x. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308...
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... the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, release the button. To view the picture at double speed (DCR-TRV140 only) Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the...
... the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, release the button. To view the picture at double speed (DCR-TRV140 only) Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the...
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...playback modes •Sound is not a malfunction. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 37 This is muted. • The previous recording may appear during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture search. When you play back a tape recorded in ...lasts for an output image from the DV IN/OUT jack. Playback - Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; When you play back a tape in the LP mode (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Noise...
...playback modes •Sound is not a malfunction. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 37 This is muted. • The previous recording may appear during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture search. When you play back a tape recorded in ...lasts for an output image from the DV IN/OUT jack. Playback - Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; When you play back a tape in the LP mode (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Noise...