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... Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 91 Index 98 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording...
... Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 91 Index 98 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording...
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...CCD-TRV608 only." TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in capital letters. Not provided TRV108 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) - - - - - z - Getting started - Any differences in the table below. z TRV608 560× 7.5 cm (3 type) z - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. USB...purposes. z TRV408 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - Types of your camcorder. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in light z Remote sensor z SteadyShot - VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight) z z ...
...CCD-TRV608 only." TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in capital letters. Not provided TRV108 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) - - - - - z - Getting started - Any differences in the table below. z TRV608 560× 7.5 cm (3 type) z - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. USB...purposes. z TRV408 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - Types of your camcorder. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in light z Remote sensor z SteadyShot - VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight) z z ...
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...accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2)... (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19, 95) 8 USB Cable (CCD-TRV608 only) (1) (p. 59) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (CCD-TRV608 only) (1) (p. 60) Contents of...
...accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2)... (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19, 95) 8 USB Cable (CCD-TRV608 only) (1) (p. 59) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (CCD-TRV608 only) (1) (p. 60) Contents of...
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... unless you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you use your camcorder for the first time. The time indicator appears. 1,7 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET...
... unless you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you use your camcorder for the first time. The time indicator appears. 1,7 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET...
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...an upgraded OS. PC Connection - PC Connection - USB Streaming (Windows users only) - CCD-TRV608 only If you connect your computer. Using the USB Streaming function •Installing the USB driver (p. 60 to 63). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 63). •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer...product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it to your computer, you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it is not available on a tape to e-mail. CPU: ...
...an upgraded OS. PC Connection - PC Connection - USB Streaming (Windows users only) - CCD-TRV608 only If you connect your computer. Using the USB Streaming function •Installing the USB driver (p. 60 to 63). •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 63). •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer...product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it to your computer, you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your camcorder and computer by computer software and append it is not available on a tape to e-mail. CPU: ...
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...only) Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder. The USB driver is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation. • All other product ... users) (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the same time or when using your camcorder before connecting the USB cable to your computer, install the USB driver to your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to "USB Driver" and click.
...only) Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder. The USB driver is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation. • All other product ... users) (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the same time or when using your camcorder before connecting the USB cable to your computer, install the USB driver to your computer - Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to "USB Driver" and click.
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..., proceed to the USB connector on page 63. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to the USB connector on your camcorder to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Be sure to... allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your computer - If the "Files Needed...
..., proceed to the USB connector on page 63. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to the USB connector on your camcorder to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Be sure to... allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your computer - If the "Files Needed...
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..." tab. 5 Select the devices underlined in the control panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional 62 Windows XP USB Streaming (Windows users only) 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to Classic View" instead. If "System" is not in the illustrations...
..." tab. 5 Select the devices underlined in the control panel, the "Pick a Category" screen appears. Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional 62 Windows XP USB Streaming (Windows users only) 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to Classic View" instead. If "System" is not in the illustrations...
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..." on the screen to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Reboot your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to install DirectX. PC Connection Viewing images using your computer. Follow the...
..." on the screen to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Reboot your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to install DirectX. PC Connection Viewing images using your computer. Follow the...
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... a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to ON in in the menu settings (p. 71). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (5) Select USB STREAM to load. (2) Connect one end of Start-up screen. (8) Select .
... a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to ON in in the menu settings (p. 71). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (5) Select USB STREAM to load. (2) Connect one end of Start-up screen. (8) Select .
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... thumbnail list window. 65 The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 64, and then connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Follow the...
... thumbnail list window. 65 The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 64, and then connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Follow the...
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... view images using your computer with on-line help (operation manual). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - The image may contain noise, etc. - Perform the procedure to...camcorder before installing the USB driver. The image may fluctuate. - To close the on images that are captured into your computer Communications with a cassette inserted, it . If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver1.0 for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is a trademark of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...
... view images using your computer with on-line help (operation manual). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate malfunction: - The image may contain noise, etc. - Perform the procedure to...camcorder before installing the USB driver. The image may fluctuate. - To close the on images that are captured into your computer Communications with a cassette inserted, it . If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver1.0 for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is a trademark of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...
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... section. •To check if you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode -- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your... camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at twice the normal size. To display selected menu items at the factory and the demonstration starts ...
... section. •To check if you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode -- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your... camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at twice the normal size. To display selected menu items at the factory and the demonstration starts ...
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...camcorder. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your camcorder. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power on . c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF in the battery holder with the USB cable before installing the USB...Connect the USB cable before starting up the application software. c ...USB driver.*1) USB Streaming function does not work*1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder... "--:--:--" appear. • Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the...
...camcorder. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your camcorder. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power on . c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF in the battery holder with the USB cable before installing the USB...Connect the USB cable before starting up the application software. c ...USB driver.*1) USB Streaming function does not work*1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder... "--:--:--" appear. • Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the...
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... system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using LCD CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 2.6 W CCD-TRV608: 3.1 W Viewfinder 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °...5V USB jack (CCD-TRV608 only) mini-B LCD screen Picture CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) CCD-TRV608: 7.5 cm (3 type) 61.0 × 43.8 mm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.) Total dot number CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 61 600 (280 × 220) CCD-...
... system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using LCD CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 2.6 W CCD-TRV608: 3.1 W Viewfinder 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °...5V USB jack (CCD-TRV608 only) mini-B LCD screen Picture CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) CCD-TRV608: 7.5 cm (3 type) 61.0 × 43.8 mm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.) Total dot number CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 61 600 (280 × 220) CCD-...
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Quick Reference 91 Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 1 Eyecup 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) 3 V BATT release lever (p. 11) 4 USB connector (p. 61) (CCD-TRV608 only) 5 OPEN button (p. 19) qa 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 22) 8 POWER switch (p. 19) 9 START/STOP button (p. 19) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 15) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. -
Quick Reference 91 Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 1 Eyecup 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) 3 V BATT release lever (p. 11) 4 USB connector (p. 61) (CCD-TRV608 only) 5 OPEN button (p. 19) qa 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 22) 8 POWER switch (p. 19) 9 START/STOP button (p. 19) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 15) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. -
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... 69 END SEARCH 28 Exposure 40 F, G, H Fade in/out 35 FADER 35 FOCUS 41 Grip strap 95 Heads 85 Hi8 system 80 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ..... 81 Infrared rays emitter 26 LCD screen 20 LP mode 70 M, N Manual focus 41 Menu settings 67 Mirror mode 20 Moisture condensation ....... 84 MONOTONE 35 ... S VIDEO OUT jack ... 32, 49, 51 T, U, V Tape counter indicator ........ 24 TBC 69 Telephoto 22 Title 42 Transition 20 TV color systems 83 USB Streaming 59 VF B.L 23 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 78 Wide-angle 22 Wide mode 33 WORLD TIME 72 Write-protect tab 18 Zoom 22 98
... 69 END SEARCH 28 Exposure 40 F, G, H Fade in/out 35 FADER 35 FOCUS 41 Grip strap 95 Heads 85 Hi8 system 80 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ..... 81 Infrared rays emitter 26 LCD screen 20 LP mode 70 M, N Manual focus 41 Menu settings 67 Mirror mode 20 Moisture condensation ....... 84 MONOTONE 35 ... S VIDEO OUT jack ... 32, 49, 51 T, U, V Tape counter indicator ........ 24 TBC 69 Telephoto 22 Title 42 Transition 20 TV color systems 83 USB Streaming 59 VF B.L 23 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 78 Wide-angle 22 Wide mode 33 WORLD TIME 72 Write-protect tab 18 Zoom 22 98