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... Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - 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 tape 72 Dubbing a tape easily...
... Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - 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 tape 72 Dubbing a tape easily...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press ZEJECT. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 21) .... Quick Start Guide 8 The cassette compartment opens automatically. 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 . Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by...
Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press ZEJECT. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 21) .... Quick Start Guide 8 The cassette compartment opens automatically. 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 . Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by...
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...Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there ...may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder get wet. Using this malfunction...
...Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there ...may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder get wet. Using this malfunction...
Operating Instructions
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... only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. See page 124 for your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed. This may differ 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.... (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after charging it for details of the display...
... only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. See page 124 for your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed. This may differ 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.... (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after charging it for details of the display...
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... that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. The battery pack is disconnected. - We recommend charging the battery pack in the following cases: -... Something is wrong with the viewfinder is correct. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695... time you record with the battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - -
... that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. The battery pack is disconnected. - We recommend charging the battery pack in the following cases: -... Something is wrong with the viewfinder is correct. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695... time you record with the battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - -
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... you play back the tape on this camcorder. 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 ...half of the cassette compartment other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.*1) • The recording time when you use your camcorder is the 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape.*1) •If you use...
... you play back the tape on this camcorder. 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 ...half of the cassette compartment other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.*1) • The recording time when you use your camcorder is the 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape.*1) •If you use...
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...subjects such as people or flowers. LANDSCAPE (Landscape) This mode is for subjects such as in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject ...appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you...
...subjects such as people or flowers. LANDSCAPE (Landscape) This mode is for subjects such as in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject ...appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you...
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... not in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until the indicator appears on . CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use the built-in light to suit your camcorder is turned off the built-in use and until cool. Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator 61... off according to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Emits intense heat and light. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is on the screen. LIGHT Advanced Recording Operations Built-in ...
... not in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until the indicator appears on . CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use the built-in light to suit your camcorder is turned off the built-in use and until cool. Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator 61... off according to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Emits intense heat and light. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is on the screen. LIGHT Advanced Recording Operations Built-in ...
Operating Instructions
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This function is an upgraded OS. CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only If you connect your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it to e-mail. If you are using your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on the file size of editing the images) Display: 4... USB driver (p. 98). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 101). •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for working area (depending on your camcorder and images recorded on Macintosh. 97 USB Streaming (Windows users only) - Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your...
This function is an upgraded OS. CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only If you connect your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it to e-mail. If you are using your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on the file size of editing the images) Display: 4... USB driver (p. 98). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 101). •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for working area (depending on your camcorder and images recorded on Macintosh. 97 USB Streaming (Windows users only) - Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your...
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... of Administrator (for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with application software for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to your camcorder before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 99... has been registered incorrectly because your computer was connected to your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to...
... of Administrator (for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with application software for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to your camcorder before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 99... has been registered incorrectly because your computer was connected to your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to...
Operating Instructions
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...POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (7) Select USB STREAM to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. Be sure to allow Windows to ON in in the menu ...USB cable. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on page 101. If the "Files Needed" screen appears (Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users) Set the CD-ROM on your camcorder to your computer - If you cannot install the USB driver The USB...
...POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (7) Select USB STREAM to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. Be sure to allow Windows to ON in in the menu ...USB cable. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on page 101. If the "Files Needed" screen appears (Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users) Set the CD-ROM on your camcorder to your computer - If you cannot install the USB driver The USB...
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... or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). 4 Open your computer - Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. If "System" is not in the illustrations below, and delete them. Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: Select... panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." Windows 98 SE Windows Me 100 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" ...
... or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). 4 Open your computer - Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. If "System" is not in the illustrations below, and delete them. Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: Select... panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." Windows 98 SE Windows Me 100 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" ...
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... of Power Users or Administrator. For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of Power Users or Administrator. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". For Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER ...switch to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. You can view video images easily on your camcorder, using your computer with permission of Administrator...
... of Power Users or Administrator. For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of Power Users or Administrator. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". For Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER ...switch to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. You can view video images easily on your camcorder, using your computer with permission of Administrator...
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... a tape on your computer using your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer and allow Windows to your computer - USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing...
... a tape on your computer using your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer and allow Windows to your computer - USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing...
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Viewing images using your camcorder appears in the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window PC Connection 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to capture using the preview window. The captured image appears on page 102. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 101...
Viewing images using your camcorder appears in the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window PC Connection 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to capture using the preview window. The captured image appears on page 102. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 101...
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...your camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is provided with the USB connection, the following operations after 3 minutes (DCR-TRV140)/5 minutes...camcorder before installing the USB driver. 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). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD...for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is inserted. •Indicators in the upper-right corner of a different TV color system from your camcorder. ...
...your camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is provided with the USB connection, the following operations after 3 minutes (DCR-TRV140)/5 minutes...camcorder before installing the USB driver. 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). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD...for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is inserted. •Indicators in the upper-right corner of a different TV color system from your camcorder. ...
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... driver, and then reinstall the driver. (p. 99) • Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not connected before installing the USB driver, ... correctly. Also,make sure the power switch of the VCR. (p. 88) • Your camcorder was not recognized by the computer. c Adjust the synchronization of the video camera is set ...function. (p. 76) • The input selector on a recorded portion. (p. 91) • The synchronization of Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Insert new ones. (p. 141) 116 c Connect the USB ...
... driver, and then reinstall the driver. (p. 99) • Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not connected before installing the USB driver, ... correctly. Also,make sure the power switch of the VCR. (p. 88) • Your camcorder was not recognized by the computer. c Adjust the synchronization of the video camera is set ...function. (p. 76) • The input selector on a recorded portion. (p. 91) • The synchronization of Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Insert new ones. (p. 141) 116 c Connect the USB ...
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... your camcorder. c Set it to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility...TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only Troubleshooting 117 c Connect it firmly. (p. 18) • The battery pack is not set to your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture...
... your camcorder. c Set it to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility...TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only Troubleshooting 117 c Connect it firmly. (p. 18) • The battery pack is not set to your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture...
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...camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window...) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 118 Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function...
...camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window...) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 118 Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function...
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Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The self-diagnosis ...has occurred. (p. 129) - Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. 119 The tape is activated. (p. 118) Tape/Battery... )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 129) You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: - The...
Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The self-diagnosis ...has occurred. (p. 129) - Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. 119 The tape is activated. (p. 118) Tape/Battery... )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 129) You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: - The...