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... operation are shown in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in the table below. z - e.g. VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight) z z Provided - TRV308 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z - Set..., for example, "CCD-TRV608 only." As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. z TRV408 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the five models listed in light z Remote sensor z SteadyShot ...
... operation are shown in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. TRV107 Digital Zoom 450× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Built-in the table below. z - e.g. VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight) z z Provided - TRV308 460× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z - Set..., for example, "CCD-TRV608 only." As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. z TRV408 560× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) z z z - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the five models listed in light z Remote sensor z SteadyShot ...
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... accessories 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...
... accessories 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...
Operating Instructions
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The speaker on the LCD screen. Playing back a tape 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 Playback - Basics - Playback - You can monitor...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two VOLUME buttons. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD...
The speaker on the LCD screen. Playing back a tape 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 Playback - Basics - Playback - You can monitor...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two VOLUME buttons. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD...
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The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. DISPLAY CCD-TRV408 DISPLAY 30 Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 7 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 7° To display the screen indicators -
The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. DISPLAY CCD-TRV408 DISPLAY 30 Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 7 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 7° To display the screen indicators -
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...press N. This is muted. To resume normal playback, press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To resume playback, press N. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control ... recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the LP mode Noise may appear at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Press y on the Remote Commander during playback pause mode, slow playback* or picture search. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search...
...press N. This is muted. To resume normal playback, press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To resume playback, press N. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control ... recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the LP mode Noise may appear at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Press y on the Remote Commander during playback pause mode, slow playback* or picture search. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search...
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...- Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using your camcorder - Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings (The default setting is set to the operating instructions of your camcorder. Refer to LCD.) If you want to record over) into the VCR,...your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. DISPLAY on 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 your camcorder as a player. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal...
...- Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using your camcorder - Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings (The default setting is set to the operating instructions of your camcorder. Refer to LCD.) If you want to record over) into the VCR,...your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. DISPLAY on 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 your camcorder as a player. S VIDEO OUT A / V OUT Yellow IN S VIDEO : Signal...
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Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder You can control the VCR by wireless remote control. (1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select...
Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder You can control the VCR by wireless remote control. (1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select...
Operating Instructions
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...press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to face each other Locate the Infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in .) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Infrared rays emitter Editing... Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set IR SETUP or PAUSE ...
...press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to face each other Locate the Infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in .) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Infrared rays emitter Editing... Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set IR SETUP or PAUSE ...
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... and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is returned to ON, the red recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and... recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 In this case, we recommend you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set to the default ...
... and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is returned to ON, the red recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and... recording To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 In this case, we recommend you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set to the default ...
Operating Instructions
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...up the application software. (p. 63) • COMMANDER is not set to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is set to acclimate. (p. 84)...function works though the power is disconnected. c Connect it to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 76 c Set it firmly. (p. 15) • The battery ... "--:--:--" appear. • Your camcorder was not recognized by the computer. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder does not work *1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Uninstall...
...up the application software. (p. 63) • COMMANDER is not set to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is set to acclimate. (p. 84)...function works though the power is disconnected. c Connect it to OFF (CHG). *1) CCD-TRV608 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 76 c Set it firmly. (p. 15) • The battery ... "--:--:--" appear. • Your camcorder was not recognized by the computer. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder does not work *1) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Uninstall...
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... attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 92 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). qh Remote sensor (p. 96) (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) qk ...Display window (p. 97) ql Microphone (p. 19) w; Identifying the parts and controls qs qd qf qg qh qs Video control buttons (p. 29, 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback)* M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qd LIGHT button (p. 46) (CCD-TRV107/TRV308...
... attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 92 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). qh Remote sensor (p. 96) (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) qk ...Display window (p. 97) ql Microphone (p. 19) w; Identifying the parts and controls qs qd qf qg qh qs Video control buttons (p. 29, 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback)* M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qd LIGHT button (p. 46) (CCD-TRV107/TRV308...
Operating Instructions
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...black paper. 96 Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander - CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder from strong light sources such as direct sunlight ...or overhead lighting. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2. Notes on the camcorder...
...black paper. 96 Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander - CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder from strong light sources such as direct sunlight ...or overhead lighting. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2. Notes on the camcorder...
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...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 ....... ...38 R Recording and playback systems 80 Recording mode 70 Recording time 13 Remaining battery time indicator 24 Remaining tape indicator ... 24 Remote Commander 96 Remote sensor 92 RESET 95 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display ......... 77 Shoulder strap 91 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard...
...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 ....... ...38 R Recording and playback systems 80 Recording mode 70 Recording time 13 Remaining battery time indicator 24 Remaining tape indicator ... 24 Remote Commander 96 Remote sensor 92 RESET 95 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display ......... 77 Shoulder strap 91 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard...