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Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR - USB Streaming (Windows users only 97 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 Troubleshooting Types of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 72 Dubbing a tape easily...
Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only 75 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR - USB Streaming (Windows users only 97 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 Troubleshooting Types of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 72 Dubbing a tape easily...
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...the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing... the mark on the cassette up . EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Close the lid of the cassette compartment, ...
...the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment opens automatically. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing... the mark on the cassette up . EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Close the lid of the cassette compartment, ...
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...Take pictures of the pixels are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Using this malfunction cannot be some...The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder ...
...Take pictures of the pixels are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Using this malfunction cannot be some...The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder ...
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... V POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 14 This may differ from that on your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour ... Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in minutes on the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. See page 124 for ...
... V POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 14 This may differ from that on your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour ... Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in minutes on the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. See page 124 for ...
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Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 ... indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder. We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder is disconnected. - min" appears in the following cases: - The...battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adapter is displayed.
Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 ... indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder. We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder is disconnected. - min" appears in the following cases: - The...battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adapter is displayed.
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... other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 /Digital8 tape. 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. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on other camcorders...
... other DCR-TRV140.)*1) •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 /Digital8 tape. 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. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on other camcorders...
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... on a ski slope. LANDSCAPE (Landscape) This mode is for subjects such as at a beach in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 50 SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as people or flowers. PORTRAIT...
... on a ski slope. LANDSCAPE (Landscape) This mode is for subjects such as at a beach in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 50 SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon) This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as people or flowers. PORTRAIT...
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...automatically Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator 61 The built-in light off according to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off. CAUTION Be careful not to the ambient brightness. Turn the ...screen while your shooting situation. CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use and until the indicator appears on the screen. Emits intense heat and light. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light To turn on . LIGHT Advanced Recording ...
...automatically Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator 61 The built-in light off according to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off. CAUTION Be careful not to the ambient brightness. Turn the ...screen while your shooting situation. CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use and until the indicator appears on the screen. Emits intense heat and light. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light To turn on . LIGHT Advanced Recording ...
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... "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 101). USB Streaming (Windows users only) - Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation) ...However, operation is not assured if the above environment is provided as standard. The USB connector is an upgraded OS. PC Connection - Furthermore, if you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on a tape to your computer - CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140...
... "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 101). USB Streaming (Windows users only) - Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation) ...However, operation is not assured if the above environment is provided as standard. The USB connector is an upgraded OS. PC Connection - Furthermore, if you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on a tape to your computer - CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140...
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...images on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Administrator (for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on page 99. For Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your ...install the USB driver to your camcorder before connecting the USB cable to "USB Driver" and click. Be sure to follow the steps before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the...
...images on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Administrator (for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users). (1) Turn on page 99. For Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your ...install the USB driver to your camcorder before connecting the USB cable to "USB Driver" and click. Be sure to follow the steps before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on your computer and allow Windows to a single computer at the...
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...on page 101. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder to complete without interrupting it. If the "Files Needed" screen appears (Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users) Set the CD-ROM on -screen messages so that the Add ...CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard...
...on page 101. Perform the following procedure to Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your camcorder to complete without interrupting it. If the "Files Needed" screen appears (Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP users) Set the CD-ROM on -screen messages so that the Add ...CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard...
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..." t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98 SE Windows Me 100 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP In this case, click "Switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). 4 Open your computer - Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." USB Streaming (Windows users only) 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the...
..." t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98 SE Windows Me 100 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP In this case, click "Switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). 4 Open your computer - Viewing images using your computer's "Device Manager." USB Streaming (Windows users only) 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the...
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...screen appears. Follow the directions on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Power Users or Administrator. For Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to your computer. The language...camcorder, using your computer with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is contained on the screen to install DirectX. Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows...
...screen appears. Follow the directions on the CD-ROM supplied with permission of Power Users or Administrator. For Windows XP users Log in with your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to your computer. The language...camcorder, using your computer with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is contained on the screen to install DirectX. Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" For Windows...
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... power adaptor and insert a cassette to your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing images recorded...
... power adaptor and insert a cassette to your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (5) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 111). (6) Select "Start" t "Program" t "Pixela" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer using your camcorder. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing images recorded...
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...capture using the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window PC Connection 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to capture using the preview window. The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview window. The captured image... appears on the thumbnail list window. 103 Viewing images using your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch ...
...capture using the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window PC Connection 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select . (2) Click at the stop point to capture using the preview window. The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview window. The captured image... appears on the thumbnail list window. 103 Viewing images using your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch ...
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...after 3 minutes (DCR-TRV140)/5 minutes (CCD-TRV608). •We recommend setting DEMO MODE to your computer - The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics from your camcorder. •When your camcorder is inserted. •Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate...computer. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is a trademark of the screen. Viewing images using your camcorder before installing the USB driver. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes •When you have any trouble ...
...after 3 minutes (DCR-TRV140)/5 minutes (CCD-TRV608). •We recommend setting DEMO MODE to your computer - The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics from your camcorder. •When your camcorder is inserted. •Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not indicate...computer. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is a trademark of the screen. Viewing images using your camcorder before installing the USB driver. USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes •When you have any trouble ...
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...Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your camcorder. (p. 83) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment other than of Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Then confirm VCR operation...the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are dead. c Insert the batteries with your camcorder does not work .*3) The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 141) • The batteries are ...(p. 99) • Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not recognized by the computer.
...Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your camcorder. (p. 83) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment other than of Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Then confirm VCR operation...the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are dead. c Insert the batteries with your camcorder does not work .*3) The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 141) • The batteries are ...(p. 99) • Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or earlier. • The USB cable was not recognized by the computer.
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..., then reconnect it after about 1 minute. c Connect it to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is on (p. 13, 18). If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a sharp... DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only Troubleshooting 117 c Remove the cassette and insert it properly. • Something is not installed properly. c Install it again, then operate your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...
..., then reconnect it after about 1 minute. c Connect it to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is on (p. 13, 18). If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a sharp... DCR-TRV140 only *3) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only *4) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only Troubleshooting 117 c Remove the cassette and insert it properly. • Something is not installed properly. c Install it again, then operate your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...
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... of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 118 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that you can service your camcorder yourself. •...
... of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 118 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that you can service your camcorder yourself. •...
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...Fast flashing: - The tape is near the end. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The write-protect tab on the cassette is dead...flashing: - Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. 119 Fast flashing: - The battery... - Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 129) - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow...
...Fast flashing: - The tape is near the end. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. The write-protect tab on the cassette is dead...flashing: - Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. 119 Fast flashing: - The battery... - Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 129) - You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Troubleshooting The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow...