Operating Instructions
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... by frame 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 pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 31 Checking the recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot...
... by frame 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 pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 31 Checking the recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot...
Operating Instructions
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...to rewind the tape. 3 Press N to VCR*1)/ PLAYER*2) while POWER pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Recording a picture (p. 23) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Adjust the viewfinder lens... Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG) CAME Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 27). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 33) 1 Set the POWER switch...
...to rewind the tape. 3 Press N to VCR*1)/ PLAYER*2) while POWER pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Recording a picture (p. 23) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Adjust the viewfinder lens... Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG) CAME Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 Note Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 27). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 33) 1 Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions
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...The time code may be difficult to see. When you turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between scenes.*1) Recording date and time (DCR-TRV140 only) The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the ... in the SP and LP modes on the Remote Commander during playback. When you record in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be distorted. When you turn off . This is in the LP mode The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you recorded and...
...The time code may be difficult to see. When you turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between scenes.*1) Recording date and time (DCR-TRV140 only) The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the ... in the SP and LP modes on the Remote Commander during playback. When you record in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be distorted. When you turn off . This is in the LP mode The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you recorded and...
Operating Instructions
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Recording a picture Indicators ...TRV608 only 28 The indicator may not be displayed. Time code (DCR-TRV140 only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode...DCR-TRV140 [h] CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 [a] : Remaining battery time indicator [b] : Format indicator [c] : Recording mode indicator/ Mirror mode indicator [d] : STBY/REC indicator [e] : Time code indicator/ Tape photo recording indicator [f] : Remaining tape indicator This appears after you start to record for a while.*1) This appears after you close the LCD...
Recording a picture Indicators ...TRV608 only 28 The indicator may not be displayed. Time code (DCR-TRV140 only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode...DCR-TRV140 [h] CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 [a] : Remaining battery time indicator [b] : Format indicator [c] : Recording mode indicator/ Mirror mode indicator [d] : STBY/REC indicator [e] : Time code indicator/ Tape photo recording indicator [f] : Remaining tape indicator This appears after you start to record for a while.*1) This appears after you close the LCD...
Operating Instructions
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....*2) 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/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only 33 The speaker on the LCD screen. Basics - Playing back a tape You can playback tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*1) You can control...
....*2) 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/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only 33 The speaker on the LCD screen. Basics - Playing back a tape You can playback tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*1) You can control...
Operating Instructions
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... stop mode. To view the picture at double speed (DCR-TRV140 only) Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only) Press y on the Remote Commander during playback to VCR*1)/PLAYER*2). To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To resume normal...
... stop mode. To view the picture at double speed (DCR-TRV140 only) Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only) Press y on the Remote Commander during playback to VCR*1)/PLAYER*2). To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To resume normal...
Operating Instructions
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... only) Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed. Playback - Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; 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 37 When you play back a tape recorded in reverse (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only) Horizontal noise may appear during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture ...
... only) Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed. Playback - Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; 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 37 When you play back a tape recorded in reverse (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only) Horizontal noise may appear during the playback pause mode, slow playback*3) or picture ...
Operating Instructions
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.../VCR selector on the TV to watch the playback picture on the LCD screen. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to VCR. CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 CCD-TRV608 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO DCR-TRV140 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT A/V connecting cable (supplied...
.../VCR selector on the TV to watch the playback picture on the LCD screen. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to VCR. CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 CCD-TRV608 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO DCR-TRV140 : Signal flow S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT A/V connecting cable (supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... in the menu settings. - Playing back a tape with this camcorder. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you have processed using the picture effect function with picture effects - When you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using the picture effect functions: NEG. For details of each picture effect function, see page 46. 1 MANUA L SET P EFFECT...
... in the menu settings. - Playing back a tape with this camcorder. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you have processed using the picture effect function with picture effects - When you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using the picture effect functions: NEG. For details of each picture effect function, see page 46. 1 MANUA L SET P EFFECT...
Operating Instructions
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... digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV... MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END 3 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 65 When you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and...
... digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV... MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END 3 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL FLASH LUMI. DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 65 When you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and...
Operating Instructions
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... With digital-to DV IN of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment, the picture may jitter. 74 See page 126 for more information about i.LINK. Dubbing a tape Using the 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 -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you record a playback pause picture...
... With digital-to DV IN of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment, the picture may jitter. 74 See page 126 for more information about i.LINK. Dubbing a tape Using the 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 -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you record a playback pause picture...
Operating Instructions
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... products. DCR-TRV140 only You can record a tape from video - You cannot take a picture in when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. 93 The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen. (5) Press X on the VCR to start playback. Simply ...LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you connect your camcorder as a recorder. Only SP mode is LCD). Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in digital form for high-quality editing. Use your camcorder with other than the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
... products. DCR-TRV140 only You can record a tape from video - You cannot take a picture in when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. 93 The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen. (5) Press X on the VCR to start playback. Simply ...LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you connect your camcorder as a recorder. Only SP mode is LCD). Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in digital form for high-quality editing. Use your camcorder with other than the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Operating Instructions
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However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. During digital editing The color of the display may jitter. If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both equipment. 94 Recording from video You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven. And when you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. The DV IN indicator may appear on the screen by pressing DISPLAY.
However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. During digital editing The color of the display may jitter. If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both equipment. 94 Recording from video You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven. And when you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. The DV IN indicator may appear on the screen by pressing DISPLAY.
Operating Instructions
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...and end points will be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is played back The picture may be erased when you want to stop inserting. 96 Then press X to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds ...SET MEMORY on its right simultaneously to set it to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from a VCR - Note The picture and sound recorded on the counter. When the inserted picture is not a malfunction. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and...
...and end points will be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is played back The picture may be erased when you want to stop inserting. 96 Then press X to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds ...SET MEMORY on its right simultaneously to set it to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from a VCR - Note The picture and sound recorded on the counter. When the inserted picture is not a malfunction. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and...
Operating Instructions
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... appears on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the menu settings. To display date and time during playback. the tape is...Sony video cassette so that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you continue recording from this setting on a tape with the red mark on one tape, or you have already set . *1) DCR-TRV140... only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 110 If necessary, set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 8 seconds after your camcorder is inserted and your camcorder, ...
... appears on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the menu settings. To display date and time during playback. the tape is...Sony video cassette so that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you continue recording from this setting on a tape with the red mark on one tape, or you have already set . *1) DCR-TRV140... only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 110 If necessary, set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 8 seconds after your camcorder is inserted and your camcorder, ...
Operating Instructions
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...camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 108) • The volume is set to ST2 side in the menu setting. (P. 107) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The picture does not appear on the picture...set to OFF in the menu settings.*1) c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108) 114 c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The video head may be dirty. c Rewind the tape....
...camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 108) • The volume is set to ST2 side in the menu setting. (P. 107) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only *3) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The picture does not appear on the picture...set to OFF in the menu settings.*1) c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108) 114 c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) • The video head may be dirty. c Rewind the tape....
Operating Instructions
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...DCR-TRV140). COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen*, if the tape is a trademark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back tapes recorded only in the viewfinder nor on the TV. is recorded in the SP mode. * The picture appears neither in the Digital8...camcorder. If you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is a trademark. /standard 8 Playback system You can play back tapes recorded in the Digital8...
...DCR-TRV140). COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen*, if the tape is a trademark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back tapes recorded only in the viewfinder nor on the TV. is recorded in the SP mode. * The picture appears neither in the Digital8...camcorder. If you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is a trademark. /standard 8 Playback system You can play back tapes recorded in the Digital8...
Operating Instructions
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...play back a tape recorded in the standard 8 mm system. is carried out in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. is automatically selected according to "Using your camcorder, the playback mode is a trademark. Refer to the format in the standard 8 mm system. When you use a standard 8 mm...systems used in the LP mode, recording is a trademark. If you record on your camcorder abroad" (p. 128) to produce higher quality pictures. This Hi8 system is an extension of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be able to the format in the Hi8...
...play back a tape recorded in the standard 8 mm system. is carried out in the Hi8 system correctly on your camcorder. is automatically selected according to "Using your camcorder, the playback mode is a trademark. Refer to the format in the standard 8 mm system. When you use a standard 8 mm...systems used in the LP mode, recording is a trademark. If you record on your camcorder abroad" (p. 128) to produce higher quality pictures. This Hi8 system is an extension of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be able to the format in the Hi8...
Operating Instructions
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... Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can easily set the clock to the local time by time difference You can use a commercially available AC...TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with Video/Audio input jack. If you want to view the playback picture on the design of clock by setting a time difference. The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
... Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can easily set the clock to the local time by time difference You can use a commercially available AC...TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with Video/Audio input jack. If you want to view the playback picture on the design of clock by setting a time difference. The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
Operating Instructions
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.... The video head may have worn down due to clean the LCD screen. DCR-TRV140 - playback pictures are hardly visible. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with new heads. playback pictures are hardly visible. - Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. the x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after...
.... The video head may have worn down due to clean the LCD screen. DCR-TRV140 - playback pictures are hardly visible. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with new heads. playback pictures are hardly visible. - Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. the x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after...