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and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car ...
and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car ...
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...on your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing 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 ...75)*4) • 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 •NightShot...
...on your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing 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 ...75)*4) • 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 •NightShot...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 Monaural or Stereo 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 141)*1) RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408 RMT-814: DCR-TRV140 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 15, ...) (1) (p. 98)*2) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only 5
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 Monaural or Stereo 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 141)*1) RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408 RMT-814: DCR-TRV140 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 15, ...) (1) (p. 98)*2) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only 5
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... a scene from a VCR - Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only 95 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad .......... 128 Maintenance information and precautions 129 Specifications 134 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 136 Index 144 7 USB...
... a scene from a VCR - Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only 95 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Viewing images using your camcorder abroad .......... 128 Maintenance information and precautions 129 Specifications 134 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 136 Index 144 7 USB...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide 8 Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press ZEJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. AC power adaptor ...-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 13). The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark...
Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide 8 Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press ZEJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. AC power adaptor ...-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 13). The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark...
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... the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Adjust the viewfinder lens to off. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 27). REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Recording a picture (p. 23) 1 Remove the...
... the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Adjust the viewfinder lens to off. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 27). REW PLAY *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only 9 CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Recording a picture (p. 23) 1 Remove the...
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...copyright laws. 10 e.g. Set the POWER switch to country. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV140 only." Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual are clearly... DCR-TRV140 is indicated in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Before using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in this manual The instructions in the Digital8 system. To view your digital camcorder, we recommend using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 ...
...copyright laws. 10 e.g. Set the POWER switch to country. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV140 only." Copyright precautions (DCR-TRV140 only) Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual are clearly... DCR-TRV140 is indicated in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Before using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in this manual The instructions in the Digital8 system. To view your digital camcorder, we recommend using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 ...
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... •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens 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. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% ...
... •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens 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. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% ...
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... it for details of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...V POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the AC power adaptor. This may differ from that on your camcorder. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M...
... it for details of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...V POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the AC power adaptor. This may differ from that on your camcorder. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M...
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... pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 15 Charging time Battery pack Full charge...If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is displayed. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of minutes to operate Charge...
... pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 15 Charging time Battery pack Full charge...If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is displayed. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of minutes to operate Charge...
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... 265 145 540 295 640 350 820 450 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 100 55 160 90 335 185 390 215 505 275 585 320 DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 110 60 ...NP-FM90 560 310 450 245 NP-FM91/QM91 645 355 520 285 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on...
... 265 145 540 295 640 350 820 450 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 100 55 160 90 335 185 390 215 505 275 585 320 DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 110 60 ...NP-FM90 560 310 450 245 NP-FM91/QM91 645 355 520 285 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 85 115 NP-FM50 140 185 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-QM71 340 445 NP-FM90 450 580 NP... at 25°C (77°F). This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is the "InfoLITHIUM"? The ...
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 85 115 NP-FM50 140 185 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-QM71 340 445 NP-FM90 450 580 NP... at 25°C (77°F). This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is the "InfoLITHIUM"? The ...
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... power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). This means that you use your camcorder for further information. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to... power adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC...
... power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). This means that you use your camcorder for further information. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to... power adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC...
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... time Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL... to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you do not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your...
... time Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL... to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. If you do not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your...
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.... Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for the first time, turn it back to... ON in the menu settings. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if: - Press TIME to your camcorder for noon. Auto date function When you use your local time before you set the date and time to display the time indicator.
.... Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date indicator. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for the first time, turn it back to... ON in the menu settings. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if: - Press TIME to your camcorder for noon. Auto date function When you use your local time before you set the date and time to display the time indicator.
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... tab on the cassette up your camcorder is the 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape.*1) •If you use standard 8 mm tape, be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may ...cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.*1) When you want...
... tab on the cassette up your camcorder is the 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape.*1) •If you use standard 8 mm tape, be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may ...cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.*1) When you want...
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... appears. Note on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on Recording mode Your...1.5 times*1)/twice*2) as long as in the menu settings (p. 109). Recording - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. In the LP mode, you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER CR...
... appears. Note on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on Recording mode Your...1.5 times*1)/twice*2) as long as in the menu settings (p. 109). Recording - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. In the LP mode, you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER CR...
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..., and swing it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the Remote Commander during playback. This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. To resume the standby mode for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) while the cassette is to save battery power and to start recording...counter to 0:00:00 (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) 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...
..., and swing it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the Remote Commander during playback. This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. To resume the standby mode for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) while the cassette is to save battery power and to start recording...counter to 0:00:00 (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) 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...
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... When you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be normal when recorded. Select LCD B.L. in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.*2) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108.../TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Some of the backlight. However, the date will be affected. 25 Recording - Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not...
... When you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be normal when recorded. Select LCD B.L. in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.*2) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108.../TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 LCD/VF SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B. Some of the backlight. However, the date will be affected. 25 Recording - Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not...
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After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the menu settings. 26 The right side of the bar shows the digital W T zooming zone. The digital zooming.... Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. The digital zoom function is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF as the picture is performed digitally.
After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the menu settings. 26 The right side of the bar shows the digital W T zooming zone. The digital zooming.... Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. The digital zoom function is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF as the picture is performed digitally.