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... that you can enjoy for years to the presence of electric shock to persons. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . Never expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by...at the same time it is intended to alert the user to come. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam VisionTM is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For the customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2...
... that you can enjoy for years to the presence of electric shock to persons. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . Never expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by...at the same time it is intended to alert the user to come. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam VisionTM is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For the customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2...
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... example, "DCR-TRV140 only." Getting started - Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. As you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to country. Your camcorder records and ...and other materials may be copyrighted. The DCR-TRV140 is being carried out. You cannot play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below...
... example, "DCR-TRV140 only." Getting started - Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. As you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to country. Your camcorder records and ...and other materials may be copyrighted. The DCR-TRV140 is being carried out. You cannot play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below...
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...) Data Code - - Not provided TRV408 Hi8 Hi8/8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - z z z z z z z z z z 11 USB Streaming - - Hifi SOUND - - Zero set memory - - z z z z z z z Provided - VF B.L. Frame recording - - Interval recording - - SteadyShot - - Tape Photo recording - - z z z...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 - CCDTRV308 Hi8 Hi8/8 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 ...
...) Data Code - - Not provided TRV408 Hi8 Hi8/8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - z z z z z z z z z z 11 USB Streaming - - Hifi SOUND - - Zero set memory - - z z z z z z z Provided - VF B.L. Frame recording - - Interval recording - - SteadyShot - - Tape Photo recording - - z z z...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 - CCDTRV308 Hi8 Hi8/8 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 ...
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Notes •If you start recording after you recorded and the next scene may not work . Press END SEARCH in the recorded portions (DCR-TRV140 only) The end search function may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after using the end search function, occasionally, the ... portion in CAMERA mode. END SEARCH You can use this button to the standby mode. Checking the recording - END SEARCH You can monitor 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...
Notes •If you start recording after you recorded and the next scene may not work . Press END SEARCH in the recorded portions (DCR-TRV140 only) The end search function may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after using the end search function, occasionally, the ... portion in CAMERA mode. END SEARCH You can use this button to the standby mode. Checking the recording - END SEARCH You can monitor 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...
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... during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture search. Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; This is muted. • The previous recording may appear at the center or top and bottom... back.*1) When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Playback - Basics Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •Sound is not a malfunction. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only...
... during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture search. Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; This is muted. • The previous recording may appear at the center or top and bottom... back.*1) When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Playback - Basics Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •Sound is not a malfunction. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only...
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... connecting cable supplied with your TV. With this connection, you connect the red plug, the sound is a monaural type (DCR-TRV140 only) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and ...VCR by using an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the LINE IN input on both your TV is a...of your TV is R (right) signal. To display the screen indicators on the VCR to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 112). If you do not need to obtain optimum quality screen images. ...
... connecting cable supplied with your TV. With this connection, you connect the red plug, the sound is a monaural type (DCR-TRV140 only) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and ...VCR by using an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the LINE IN input on both your TV is a...of your TV is R (right) signal. To display the screen indicators on the VCR to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 112). If you do not need to obtain optimum quality screen images. ...
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Advanced Recording Operations - DCR-TRV140 only You can record for 60 minutes in use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder returns to the standby mode. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. PHOTO 1 PHOTO CAPTURE 2 PHOTO Notes •During the ... change the mode or setting. •PHOTO button does not work: - The still image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen is displayed on the image. while the fader function is completed. Mosaic noise...
Advanced Recording Operations - DCR-TRV140 only You can record for 60 minutes in use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder returns to the standby mode. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. PHOTO 1 PHOTO CAPTURE 2 PHOTO Notes •During the ... change the mode or setting. •PHOTO button does not work: - The still image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen is displayed on the image. while the fader function is completed. Mosaic noise...
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Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - DCR-TRV140 only You can record still images successively at constant intervals. FLASH... record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. The sound is good for recording dark images more brightly. STILL You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA,... and the appropriate shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Digital effect - SLOW SHTR (SLOW ...
Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - DCR-TRV140 only You can record still images successively at constant intervals. FLASH... record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. The sound is good for recording dark images more brightly. STILL You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA,... and the appropriate shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Digital effect - SLOW SHTR (SLOW ...
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...title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording The beep does not sound. Note (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Both the date and time or either of them... the title. To use the custom title If you cannot record the title.*2) *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) DCR-TRV140 only 58 When you select the title size "LARGE", you want to change the language, select before step 2. When you superimpose... recorded while the menu or title menu is superimposed. If you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to step 2.
...title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording The beep does not sound. Note (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Both the date and time or either of them... the title. To use the custom title If you cannot record the title.*2) *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) DCR-TRV140 only 58 When you select the title size "LARGE", you want to change the language, select before step 2. When you superimpose... recorded while the menu or title menu is superimposed. If you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to step 2.
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...audio input jack on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , or DV ...If your VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left (white) input jack of your VCR is a stereo type... menu settings before dubbing. If your camcorder and the VCR. 73 Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. Editing Dubbing a tape DCR-TRV140 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT ...
...audio input jack on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , or DV ...If your VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left (white) input jack of your VCR is a stereo type... menu settings before dubbing. If your camcorder and the VCR. 73 Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. Editing Dubbing a tape DCR-TRV140 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT ...
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...picture may be erased when you want to start point [b] by pressing m or M. Press x when you insert the new scene. Note The picture and sound recorded on the VCR, and after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from a VCR - To insert a scene without setting the...[c] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to stop inserting. 96 Inserting a scene from step 3. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the Remote Commander. When the inserted picture is not...
...picture may be erased when you want to start point [b] by pressing m or M. Press x when you insert the new scene. Note The picture and sound recorded on the VCR, and after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from a VCR - To insert a scene without setting the...[c] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to stop inserting. 96 Inserting a scene from step 3. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the Remote Commander. When the inserted picture is not...
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...colors and less, this product will not operate correctly.) Others: This product is necessary to e-mail. CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only If you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your computer. CPU: Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800... or faster recommended) Application: DirectX 8.0a or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and speakers Memory: 64 MB or more Hard disk: Minimum 200 MB available hard disk space for installation 1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for Sony" (p. 101). PC Connection - USB Streaming (Windows ...
...colors and less, this product will not operate correctly.) Others: This product is necessary to e-mail. CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only If you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your computer. CPU: Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800... or faster recommended) Application: DirectX 8.0a or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and speakers Memory: 64 MB or more Hard disk: Minimum 200 MB available hard disk space for installation 1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for Sony" (p. 101). PC Connection - USB Streaming (Windows ...
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.../ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) The "EDIT" item is removed. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 108 To correct jitter. To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode *1) HiFi SOUND z STEREO 1 2 AUDIO MIX --- Meaning To play back a stereo...
.../ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) The "EDIT" item is removed. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 108 To correct jitter. To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode *1) HiFi SOUND z STEREO 1 2 AUDIO MIX --- Meaning To play back a stereo...
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...LCD screen, turn the VCR*1)/ SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140... START/STOP to adjust the following PLAYER*2) bar. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. AUDIO MODE*1) z 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds). 16BIT To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. Meaning POWER ...
...LCD screen, turn the VCR*1)/ SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140... START/STOP to adjust the following PLAYER*2) bar. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. AUDIO MODE*1) z 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds). 16BIT To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. Meaning POWER ...
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...8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder is turned on other camcorders or VCRs.*2) •When you record a tape in the LP mode on AUDIO MODE (DCR-TRV140 only) When playing back a tape recorded in the...ORC TO SET in the LP mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you have... mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may occur in images or sound. •When you record in the menu settings. To always display the remaining tape bar....
...8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder is turned on other camcorders or VCRs.*2) •When you record a tape in the LP mode on AUDIO MODE (DCR-TRV140 only) When playing back a tape recorded in the...ORC TO SET in the LP mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you have... mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may occur in images or sound. •When you record in the menu settings. To always display the remaining tape bar....
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...by other menu items are returned to OFF. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 112 To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording. Meaning To set the time difference. ... the power source The AUDIO MIX*1), COMMANDER*3) and HiFi SOUND*1) items are held in the viewfinder. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME --- BEEP z MELODY NORMAL OFF COMMANDER*3) z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON OFF VIDEO EDIT*1) -- To cancel...
...by other menu items are returned to OFF. *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 112 To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording. Meaning To set the time difference. ... the power source The AUDIO MIX*1), COMMANDER*3) and HiFi SOUND*1) items are held in the viewfinder. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME --- BEEP z MELODY NORMAL OFF COMMANDER*3) z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON OFF VIDEO EDIT*1) -- To cancel...
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...it to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 33) • ...camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND... set to 2 in the menu settings.*1) c Set it . (p. 29) A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen.*3) • Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 107) *1) DCR-TRV140...
...it to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 33) • ...camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND... set to 2 in the menu settings.*1) c Set it . (p. 29) A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen.*3) • Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 107) *1) DCR-TRV140...
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... • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129) • The q REMAIN is not fully charged. c... ejection work. c Connect it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator. *1) DCR-TRV140 only (Continued on the battery remaining indicator is not fully charged. • A deviation has ...Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The date search does not work correctly.*1) The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.*1) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The...
... • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129) • The q REMAIN is not fully charged. c... ejection work. c Connect it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator. *1) DCR-TRV140 only (Continued on the battery remaining indicator is not fully charged. • A deviation has ...Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The date search does not work correctly.*1) The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.*1) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The...
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...) *1) CCD-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 No function works though the power is not installed properly. c Contact your camcorder. • The POWER switch is not set to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot charge the battery pack...
...) *1) CCD-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 No function works though the power is not installed properly. c Contact your camcorder. • The POWER switch is not set to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot charge the battery pack...
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You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is... is activated. (p. 118) Tape/Battery pack warning indicator*3) Slow flashing: - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The self-diagnosis display function is dead. - The tape has run out.*2)... *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) You hear the melody or beep sound. *3) This indicator appears in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 129) You need...
You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is... is activated. (p. 118) Tape/Battery pack warning indicator*3) Slow flashing: - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The self-diagnosis display function is dead. - The tape has run out.*2)... *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *2) You hear the melody or beep sound. *3) This indicator appears in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 129) You need...