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... symbol is very easy to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to use. Congratulations on your Handycam VisionTM, you . With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ...the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION...
... symbol is very easy to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to use. Congratulations on your Handycam VisionTM, you . With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ...the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION...
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...the dark - 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 camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations... 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 a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette...
...the dark - 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 camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations... 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 a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette...
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... up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. EJECT 2 Insert a ...the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment opens automatically. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
... up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. EJECT 2 Insert a ...the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment opens automatically. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
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...to off. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW 3 Press N to start playback. 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the ... while pressing the POWER small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 29) 2 Press m to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME AYER OFF(CHG) PLAY Note Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7
...to off. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW 3 Press N to start playback. 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the ... while pressing the POWER small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 29) 2 Press m to PLAYER PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME AYER OFF(CHG) PLAY Note Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down .
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.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed. Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. 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...
.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed. Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. 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...
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...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 540 295 NP-QM71 640 350 NP-FM90 820 450 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous...temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Something is displayed. min" appears in the following cases: ...
...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 540 295 NP-QM71 640 350 NP-FM90 820 450 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous...temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Something is displayed. min" appears in the following cases: ...
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... electronic equipment. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Your camcorder operates only with the...
... electronic equipment. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Your camcorder operates only with the...
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...;The DC IN jack has "source priority." Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Refer to the... AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the 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). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet...
...;The DC IN jack has "source priority." Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Refer to the... AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the 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). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet...
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"CLOCK SET" will have been discharged. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to operate. (7) Press MENU to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and ... each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless 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 CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...
"CLOCK SET" will have been discharged. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to operate. (7) Press MENU to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and ... each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless 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 CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...
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If your camcorder is to save battery power and to the lens side. This is in the standby mode, with the viewfinder. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. To set it vertically until ...it clicks, and swing it does not turn off . When you turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can ...
If your camcorder is to save battery power and to the lens side. This is in the standby mode, with the viewfinder. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. To set it vertically until ...it clicks, and swing it does not turn off . When you turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can ...
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... picture will be affected. Some of the backlight. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in in light accidentally. 21 Recording - After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder do not work. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the brightness...
... picture will be affected. Some of the backlight. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in in light accidentally. 21 Recording - After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder do not work. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the brightness...
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... while playing back or recording in which you are not recorded on the conditions in Hi8 format. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to... be correct, depending on tape. When you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Recording mode indicator/Mirror mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:...
... while playing back or recording in which you are not recorded on the conditions in Hi8 format. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to... be correct, depending on tape. When you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Recording mode indicator/Mirror mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:...
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... built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Turn it stays on in the AUTO ...mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 When it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder...inserting or ejecting a cassette. •While the end search function is turned off and remove the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. When...
... built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Turn it stays on in the AUTO ...mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes with the groove when inserting. 47 When it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder...inserting or ejecting a cassette. •While the end search function is turned off and remove the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. When...
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... of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does not operate in memory even when the battery is returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in the 16:9FULL mode. To adjust the color on the...PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration when editing. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on the LCD screen with PLAYER the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar. TBC stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF ...
... of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does not operate in memory even when the battery is returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in the 16:9FULL mode. To adjust the color on the...PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration when editing. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on the LCD screen with PLAYER the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar. TBC stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF ...
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...camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. - POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA Notes on the LP mode •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608...the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. •When you record a tape in the LP mode on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced ... mode, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. Changing the menu settings Notes on your camcorder, recording is carried out in the...
...camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. - POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA Notes on the LP mode •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608...the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. •When you record a tape in the LP mode on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced ... mode, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. Changing the menu settings Notes on your camcorder, recording is carried out in the...
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...Icon/item WORLD TIME Mode -- To show the display on the LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is close -up the recording lamp at the front of the camcorder may reflect on the front of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid unintentional operations caused by ...the time difference you set the clock to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 ...
...Icon/item WORLD TIME Mode -- To show the display on the LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is close -up the recording lamp at the front of the camcorder may reflect on the front of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid unintentional operations caused by ...the time difference you set the clock to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72 ...
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...(p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is not clear. This is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is too high. The power goes off. The x indicator flashes in...• The write-protect tab is not a malfunction. (continued on the following table to 16:9FULL. Troubleshooting - c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 73 Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark ...
...(p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The LCD panel is not clear. This is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is too high. The power goes off. The x indicator flashes in...• The write-protect tab is not a malfunction. (continued on the following table to 16:9FULL. Troubleshooting - c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 73 Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark ...
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...Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not ... is dead or nearly dead. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the...the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The... tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback button does not work. c Connect the AC power adaptor to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...function in the menu settings. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC ...
...Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not ... is dead or nearly dead. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29) In the...the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The... tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback button does not work. c Connect the AC power adaptor to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...function in the menu settings. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC ...