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... 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Picture effect .. 37 Using the ... Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to ...effects - USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your own titles 44 Using ...
... 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Picture effect .. 37 Using the ... Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to ...effects - USB Streaming (Windows users only 59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 67 Recording - Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your own titles 44 Using ...
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AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, ... the mark on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on...
AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, ... the mark on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on...
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... Make sure that the following 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...
... Make sure that the following 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...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down . V BATT release lever 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks.
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down . V BATT release lever 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks.
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... 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 to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than...on your camcorder. 12 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. See page 81 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Charging begins. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging ...
... 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 to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than...on your camcorder. 12 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. See page 81 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Charging begins. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging ...
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... your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack is disconnected. - We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window. If the power goes off... remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 NP-FM50 265 145 NP-FM70 540...
... your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack is disconnected. - We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window. If the power goes off... remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 NP-FM50 265 145 NP-FM70 540...
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...Sony Corporation. This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is a trademark of a fully charged battery. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied...with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-...
...Sony Corporation. This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is a trademark of a fully charged battery. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied...with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-...
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... you use your camcorder for further information. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger...
... you use your camcorder for further information. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger...
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... eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on...
... eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on...
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..., you can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) AYER OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 PL POWER PLAY RA CAME 3 CCD-TRV408 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 1 29 You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. Playing back a tape You can monitor the...
..., you can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) AYER OFF(CHG) 4 REW 5 2 PL POWER PLAY RA CAME 3 CCD-TRV408 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 1 29 You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. Playing back a tape You can monitor the...
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... DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you power your TV and the RFU adaptor. If your TV. If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the TV using... To display the screen indicators on the VCR to LINE. Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the LCD screen. S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a stereo type Connect the audio plug of ...
... DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you power your TV and the RFU adaptor. If your TV. If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the TV using... To display the screen indicators on the VCR to LINE. Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the LCD screen. S VIDEO OUT A/ V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a stereo type Connect the audio plug of ...
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...8226;When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off when...properly. Turn it stays on for more than 5 minutes. - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function ...search function is working, the built-in light is not commercially available. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing...mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 The supplied halogen lamp is turned off automatically in the following cases: - Advanced Recording Operations ...
...8226;When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off when...properly. Turn it stays on for more than 5 minutes. - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function ...search function is working, the built-in light is not commercially available. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing...mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 The supplied halogen lamp is turned off automatically in the following cases: - Advanced Recording Operations ...
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...more information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the VCR using your camcorder. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO 49 Dubbing a tape Using the...the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on the VCR to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder - Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the...
...more information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the VCR using your camcorder. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Black VIDEO AUDIO 49 Dubbing a tape Using the...the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on the VCR to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder - Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the...
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... button. The installation is completed, proceed to correctly install the USB driver. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on page 63. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB...To the (USB) jack Computer USB cable (supplied) 61 USB Streaming (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. (7) Select USB...
... button. The installation is completed, proceed to correctly install the USB driver. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on page 63. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB...To the (USB) jack Computer USB cable (supplied) 61 USB Streaming (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. (7) Select USB...
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...directions on your computer, close all running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Power Users or Adminisitrator. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of Administrator... the USB driver" on your camcorder, using your camcorder. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for installation. (5) Follow the on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of your computer - The language selection dialogue box appears. (4) Select the language for Sony" is contained on -screen messages...
...directions on your computer, close all running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Power Users or Adminisitrator. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows 2000 Professional users Log in with permission of Administrator... the USB driver" on your camcorder, using your camcorder. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for installation. (5) Follow the on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of your computer - The language selection dialogue box appears. (4) Select the language for Sony" is contained on -screen messages...
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... images using the supplied USB cable. To the USB connector Computer To the (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (3) Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a cassette to your camcorder. USB Streaming (...Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing images recorded on 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...
... images using the supplied USB cable. To the USB connector Computer To the (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (3) Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a cassette to your camcorder. USB Streaming (...Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing images recorded on 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...
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...of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to ON, the red recording lamp on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is returned to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408... sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it...LAMP z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning To set the time difference. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the front of the recording POWER switch CAMERA...
...of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to ON, the red recording lamp on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is returned to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408... sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder when recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it...LAMP z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning To set the time difference. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the front of the recording POWER switch CAMERA...
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...power is on . (p. 19) If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD... then reinstall the driver. (p. 61 to OFF in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to 63) • Your computer's... and leave your camcorder does not work *1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Set it again, then operate your camcorder. • Disconnect the power cord of trouble ...
...power is on . (p. 19) If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD... then reinstall the driver. (p. 61 to OFF in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not set to 63) • Your computer's... and leave your camcorder does not work *1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Set it again, then operate your camcorder. • Disconnect the power cord of trouble ...
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...difference You can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in the menu settings. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait...more information. Additional Information 83 Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with Video/Audio input jack. If you want to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The following shows TV color systems used...
...difference You can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in the menu settings. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait...more information. Additional Information 83 Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with Video/Audio input jack. If you want to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The following shows TV color systems used...
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...supplied with your camcorder so as you are not using your camcorder. •Do not wrap your camcorder with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object. •If your camcorder is not a malfunction. •While using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder, the back of the POWER...•Do not touch the LCD screen with a towel, for more than 24 hours. - Even if the rechargeable battery is discharged. Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . ...
...supplied with your camcorder so as you are not using your camcorder. •Do not wrap your camcorder with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object. •If your camcorder is not a malfunction. •While using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder, the back of the POWER...•Do not touch the LCD screen with a towel, for more than 24 hours. - Even if the rechargeable battery is discharged. Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . ...