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AC- Model No. -TRV Model No. DCR-TRV140 DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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.
AC- Model No. -TRV Model No. DCR-TRV140 DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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.
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...order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV140 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This ...radio/TV technician for the FCC related matters only. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, ...
...order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV140 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This ...radio/TV technician for the FCC related matters only. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, ...
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... 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 recording mode •Wide...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 •NightShot (p. 29)/ Super NightShot (p. 29)*1)/ Color Slow Shutter (p. 29)*1) •BACK LIGHT (p. 29) •PROGRAM AE (p. 50) • Built-in light (p. 61)*3) •Manual...
... 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 recording mode •Wide...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 •NightShot (p. 29)/ Super NightShot (p. 29)*1)/ Color Slow Shutter (p. 29)*1) •BACK LIGHT (p. 29) •PROGRAM AE (p. 50) • Built-in light (p. 61)*3) •Manual...
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... picture effects 64 Playing back a tape with digital effects 65 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - 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 - Basics Playing back a tape 33 Viewing the recording on TV 38 Advanced...
... picture effects 64 Playing back a tape with digital effects 65 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - 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 - Basics Playing back a tape 33 Viewing the recording on TV 38 Advanced...
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...to country. Before you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. As you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to the provision of your camcorder, check the model number by looking ...table below (p. 11). To view your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. The DCR-TRV140 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are shown in the Digital8 system. Before using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your recordings on a TV, ...
...to country. Before you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. As you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to the provision of your camcorder, check the model number by looking ...table below (p. 11). To view your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. The DCR-TRV140 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are shown in the Digital8 system. Before using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only) With your recordings on a TV, ...
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...(2.5 type) z - DCRTRV140 Digital8 Digital8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z z z - - - - - TRV608 Hi8 Hi8/8 560× 7.5 cm (3 type) z - USB Streaming - - Interval recording - - 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 - z (Viewfinder backlight) - z...
...(2.5 type) z - DCRTRV140 Digital8 Digital8 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z z z - - - - - TRV608 Hi8 Hi8/8 560× 7.5 cm (3 type) z - USB Streaming - - Interval recording - - 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 - z (Viewfinder backlight) - z...
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...green in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 12 Keep your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. These... •Never leave your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
...green in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 12 Keep your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. These... •Never leave your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
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...on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Using the Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only) The Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use the following functions (DCR-TRV140 only): - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. outdoors in the menu ...Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super NightShot function or the Color Slow Shutter function, you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON ...
...on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Using the Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only) The Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use the following functions (DCR-TRV140 only): - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. outdoors in the menu ...Shutter function (DCR-TRV140 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super NightShot function or the Color Slow Shutter function, you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON ...
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... time indicators before using (p. 19). Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE to record the date and time. DATE CCD-TRV608 TIME When you do not record the date and time in... the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the time. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408...
... time indicators before using (p. 19). Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE to record the date and time. DATE CCD-TRV608 TIME When you do not record the date and time in... the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the time. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408...
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... The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Recording data (DCR-TRV140 only) Recording data is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - The tape is being played back. - In... settings when recorded) (Data code). Remaining battery time indicator during playback (DCR-TRV140 only) The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Data code (DCR-TRV140 only) When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct...
... The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Recording data (DCR-TRV140 only) Recording data is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - The tape is being played back. - In... settings when recorded) (Data code). Remaining battery time indicator during playback (DCR-TRV140 only) The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Data code (DCR-TRV140 only) When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct...
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Super NightShot - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Color Slow Shutter •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •...
Super NightShot - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Color Slow Shutter •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •...
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... PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOT L I GHT PORTRA I T S POR T S BEACH&SK I SUNS E TMOON L ANDSCAPE [ MENU ] : END...In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the menu settings. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - Slow shutter* - If you cannot take close-ups. Sports lesson mode * DCR-TRV140 only 51 Notes •In the spotlight, sports...
... PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOT L I GHT PORTRA I T S POR T S BEACH&SK I SUNS E TMOON L ANDSCAPE [ MENU ] : END...In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the menu settings. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - Slow shutter* - If you cannot take close-ups. Sports lesson mode * DCR-TRV140 only 51 Notes •In the spotlight, sports...
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... brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 52 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in the following cases: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust...
... brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 52 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in the following cases: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust...
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...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. when the subject is not effective when shooting: - horizontal stripes. - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes to...
...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. when the subject is not effective when shooting: - horizontal stripes. - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes to...
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...Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D ...function, see page 47. 2 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you set the POWER switch to OFF in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the...
...Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D ...function, see page 47. 2 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you set the POWER switch to OFF in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the...
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...8226; Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. • Microsoft and Windows are not mentioned in this manual. The USB driver is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation. • All other countries. • Pentium is contained... together with application software for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on your camcorder. Connect the USB cable in with your computer and allow Windows to the computer. The USB driver installation starts. 98 Be sure...
...8226; Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. • Microsoft and Windows are not mentioned in this manual. The USB driver is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation. • All other countries. • Pentium is contained... together with application software for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on your camcorder. Connect the USB cable in with your computer and allow Windows to the computer. The USB driver installation starts. 98 Be sure...
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... signal is of a different TV color system from your camcorder. •When your camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - To close the on -line help (operation manual) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for...
... signal is of a different TV color system from your camcorder. •When your camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - To close the on -line help (operation manual) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for...
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... OFF 40× 450× Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement. (p. 50) To add special effects like those in films or on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Up to 20× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26) To deactivate digital zoom...switch CAMERA VCR*1) CAMERA VCR CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA 106 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET *1) PLAYER SET *2) LCD/VF SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on the TV to images. (p. 46, 64) To add special effects ...
... OFF 40× 450× Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement. (p. 50) To add special effects like those in films or on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Up to 20× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26) To deactivate digital zoom...switch CAMERA VCR*1) CAMERA VCR CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA 106 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET *1) PLAYER SET *2) LCD/VF SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on the TV to images. (p. 46, 64) To add special effects ...
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...Slow Shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter screen.*1) mode is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to the autofocus mode. (p. 53) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for... (p. 23) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The LCD panel is not a malfunction. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder.*2) The...• The battery pack is the manual focus mode. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 22) • The tape is too high. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 24) • The...
...Slow Shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter screen.*1) mode is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to the autofocus mode. (p. 53) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for... (p. 23) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The LCD panel is not a malfunction. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder.*2) The...• The battery pack is the manual focus mode. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 22) • The tape is too high. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 24) • The...
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DCR-TRV140 only The DV jack on some connected equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are .... About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to i.LINK-compatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by many corporations. What is an i.LINK-compliant DV...
DCR-TRV140 only The DV jack on some connected equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are .... About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to i.LINK-compatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by many corporations. What is an i.LINK-compliant DV...