S ON_,_, 3072317,,t Digital Video Camera Recorder [) Video Camera Recorder I'll [] Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for future reference. Owner's thoroughly, Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whPnever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. -TRV SerialNo. Model No. AC_ Serial No. HandycamVi_u_.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam Visior{ _M. With your Digital Handycam/Handycam Visior{ IM,you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam Visiorf _Mis loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. To prevent fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222 SONY (7669) 'I]ae number below is for the ICC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration Trade Name: Model No.: DCP.-'7 RV140 Responsible Party: Address: 'r_lephone of Conformity SONY Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road. Oradell, N J; 07649 USA. No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
Main Features Taking moving images, and playing them back • Recording a picture (p. 23) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40).1/ • Playing back a tape (p. 33) Function to give a natural appearance your recordings • Manual to focus (p. 53) Functions to use in editing in the recording mode • Wide mode (p. 41) • Date and time (p. 19)*4 • ORC [MENU] Functions (p. 109) *_ to use after recording • Data code (p. 35).1/ • Zero set memory (p.
Checking supplied Make sure that the following accessories accessories are supplied with your camcorder. or RMT 814 RMT-708 % [] ® Monaural % [] [] ® % [] (p. 141) *l/ A/V connecting cable Stereo: DCR-TRV140 RMT-708:CCD-TRV107/TRV408 Monaural: Wireless Remote Commander (1) RMT-814:DCR-TRV140 [] Stereo AC_LIOA/LIOB/LIOC adaptor AC power (1) (p. 38, 72, 73) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 [] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 136) [] Lens cap (1) (p. 23) [] USB Cable (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features Checking Quick Start Getting Using .......................................... supplied accessories 4 .............. Guide .............................8 started this manual Step i Preparing ................................. the power supply 10 ... 13 Installing the battery pack ............. 13 Charging the battery pack ............. 14 Connecting Step 2 Setting to a wall outlet the date Step 3 inserting Recording Recording and time a cassette ...
Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape ...................................... 72 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV6I/8 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 - Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only) .......................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 13). Open the DC IN jack cover. plug with its • mark facing up. AC power _1_ Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press --_EJECT. The cassette compartment automatically.
[ O Remove the lens cap. [O --t Press START/STOP. 2:trs cm'%% r. o | stop recording, t START/STOP press again. Viewfinder O while pressing OPEN. The picture appears pen the LCD panel oll the LCD screen. , When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 27). When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off.
-- Getting Using started this -- manual The instructions in this manual are for the six models listed in the table below (p. 11). Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR TRV140 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR TRV140 only.
Using this manual Types of differences CCDModel DCR name TRV107 System Playback Digital Zoom LCD screen TRV108 TRV308 TRV408 TRV608 TRV140 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Digital8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8 450x 460x 460x 560x 560x 560x 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 7.5 cm 6.2 cm (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (3 type) (2.5 type) • • • • Bui_in light • Remote sensor • • SteadyShot • • USB Streaming a • • • • • VF B.L.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Step 1 Preparing Slide the battery pack down the power supply until it clicks. a To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing • BATT down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 124 for details of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up. (2) Connect (3) Connect the power the power cord to the AC power cord to a wall outlet. with adaptor.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder caIculates the actual remaining " rain" appears in the display window.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-TRV608 Battery Recording with the viewfinder pack Continuous* NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) Recording with the LCD screen Typical** Continuous* Typical** 165 265 90 145 100 16{/ 55 90 NP-FM70 540 295 335 I85 NP-QM71 NP-FMg0 640 820 350 450 390 505 215 275 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 585 320 DCR-TRV140 Battery Recording with the viewfinder pack Continuous* NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) Recording with the LCD screen Typical** Continuous* Typic
Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed 85 140 I15 I85 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-QM71 340 445 NP-FM90 450 580 NP-FM91/QM91 520 NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) Approximate number Approximate you use your cotinuous camcorder The recording a fully charged of minutes when 670 you playing time at 25°C in a cold environment. and playing battery. time of a normally use a fully (77°F).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power jack on your camcorder with the plug's • mark facing (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power that you power adaptor it from a to the DC IN up. cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use 3,our camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you set the date and time settings. If 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 your camcorder will have been discharged.
Step 2 Setting To check the date and time the preset date and time (CCD-TRVIO7/TRVI08/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator display the disappears.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 HlB/Digital8 []_ video cassettes. .11 When you want to record in the Hi8 Him system, use Hi8 Hi[] video cassettes. *:/ (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 13). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press _-- EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with the write-protect tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the _ compartment.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette To prevent accidentai erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
-- Recording - Basics -- Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source for you. both knobs and nsert a cassette. information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while Your camcorder is set to the standby (4) ()pen the LCD panel while pressing turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder mode. OPEN.
Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes*_//5 minutes .2/ while the cassette is inserted Yore" camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear.
Recording a picture When you adjust angles of the LCD paneI Be sure to open the LCD panel up to 90 degrees. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. when recorded. However, the picture During recording in the mirror mode • You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote • DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work. .2 will be normal Commander. *_ indicators in the mirror mode I • The STBY indicator appears as II0 and REC as O.
Recording a picture (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. After using your camcorder (CCD.TRVIO7/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. UMng the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to function • The picture quality deteriorates when zoom exceeds 20×. as you go toward the "T" side. When you shoot close to a subject if you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 f_et 5/8 in.) away from the lens surface in th_ telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) away in the wide-angle position.
Recording a picture The indicators [a] are not recorded [b] [c] [d] on tape. [a] [i] [c] [d] [el DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRVIO7/TRVIO8/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 [a] : Remaining battery time indicator [b] :Format indicator [c] : Recording mode indicator/ Mirror mode indicator [d] :STBY/REC indicator [el :Time code indicator/ Tape photo recording indicator [f] : Remaining tape indicator This appears after you start to record for a while.
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA the subject or a subject with a mode. The 1_ indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. s _Q I ll BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode in the NightShot mode. (DCR-TRV140 makes subjects (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the screen. To cancel the Super Nightghot only) up to 16 times brighter mode.
Recording a picture You can record the date and/or time displayed ;111the screen picture. Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode. Press DATE Press TIME Press DATE to record oll the the date. to record the time. (or TIME), Press DATE and/or superimposed then press TIME again. TIME (or DATE) The date and/or to record the date time indicator and time. I disappears.
Checking the recording You can use this button to record a picture - END SEARCH from th_ last recorded scene successively. END You can go to the end of the recorded section. Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.
-- Playback - Basics -- Playing You You You you (1) (2) back a tape can playback tapes recorded in the Digital8 [3 system.*; can playback tapes recorded in the Hi8 H|m/Standard 8 mm [] (analog) system. .21 can monitor the playback picture on th_ LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to VCR*_}/PLAYER *_iwhile pressh_g the small green button.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on You can turn the LCD LCD screen facing out panel up by 7 degrees the LCD screen panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD [b]. [aI [b] Press DISPLAY on your camcorder camcorder. or the Remote Commander The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY *_ supplied again. DATA CODE .2/ DISPLAY *_/CCD_TRV107/TRV408, .
Playing back a tape Using the Data Code function (DCR-TRV140 only) Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Playing back a tape To operat_ video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR*_/PLAYER .2/. To view a still image (playback pause) Press I| during playback. To resume playback, press || or D"_. To advance the tape Press _ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press P'_. To rewind the tape Press 41_ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press t_-. To change the playback direction Press _ on the Remote ('ommander during To resume normal playback, press D"_.
Playing back a tape in the various pIayback • Sound is muted. modes • The previous may recording appear as a mosaic image when playing back. When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes*_//B minutes *_/ Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press I1_-. Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only) The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, function does not work for an output image from the L DV IN/OUT jack.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. We recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor when monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen (p. 18). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the TV. if you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
-- Advanced Recording Operations -- Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording - DCR-TRV140 only You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
Using the wide mode - DCR-TRV140 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The pictures during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [¢] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of a wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch correctly proportioned imag_s in wide-screen format [d].
Using the wide mode in CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in _ (p. 107). in the menu settings MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode, you cannot select the following Old movie *_/ Bounce functions: During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode. set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give 3,our recording a professional appearance. [a] FADER M.PADER (mosaic) 13. 0 STRIPE 2J_ o o BOUNCE 2=_ WIPE 22)_/ DOT _/*3) (random dot) [bl MONOTONE When fading When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and white to color. out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press When fading out [b] In the recording mode, The indicator press changes The last selected until the desired the desired fader indicator fader indicator flashes. -_ STRIPE *1/--* BOUNCE .2/-_ MONOTONE mode is indicated The fader is carried first of all. indicator stops flashing. out, your camcorder automatically To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until th_ indicator disappears.
Using the fader function Note (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. use the fader function while using the following functions: Digital effect Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Tape photo Also, you cannot recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function (DCR-TRV140 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As tho image is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the screen.
Using special You can digitally TV. effects process images - Picture effect to obtain special effects like tho_ in films or on the NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOIJ_RIZE [b] : SLIM [el : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : The color and brightness of the image are reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black and white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects - DCR-TRV140 - Digital effect only You can add special effects to recorded sound is recorded normally. images using th_ various digital functions. The STILL YOu can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUML (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image.
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, select D EFFECT (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in _ in the menu settings (p. 1116). in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows: STILL - The rate of the still image you want FLASH LUMI.
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following Fader functions do not work during Tape photo recording Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter • The PROGRAM AE function • The following functions Wide mode Picture effect - PROGRAM AE digital effect function: does not work in the stow shutter mode. do not work in the old movie mode: When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
Using the PROGRAM You can select PROGRAM requirements. AE function AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in _ in the menu (2) Select the desired PR(K_RAM AE mode in the menu settings, SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. settings (p. 106). then press the 1 MENU O To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in th_ menu settings. Notes • In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: The subject is backlit Bright subject and dark background To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA The exposure mode, press EXPOSURE. indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brighh_ess. EXPOSURE To return to the Press EXPOSURE.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: • The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: subjects through glass coated with water droplets. horizontal stripes. subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. • When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in tho background. • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
Interval recording - DCR-TRV140 only You can make a time lapse recording by s_tting the camcorder to automatically and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. Example [a] [c] | 1S 1S_ 10MIN (1) In CAMERA mode, (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH * 10MIN the SEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH _+ then press the dial. interval time, then 10MIN Turn @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired press the dial. The time: 0.
Interval recording (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator flashes. (8) Press START/STOP indicator lights to start interval recording. The interval recording up. O,. 0 .&. o r_ _ zo0M _4_6 9WIDE To cancel the interval recording Set INT. RE("to OFF in the menu settings. To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START/STOP.
Frame by frame - DCR-TRV140 recording - Cut recording only You can make a recording with a stop motion animated effect using cut recording. To creat_ this effect, alternately move the subject a little and mak_ a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operat_ the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 6.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom the language, color, size, and position of titles. titles (p. 59). You can also select (1) in CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, and then press the dial. (3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording lh-ess TITLE while you are recording, and carry out stops 2 to 5, When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title if you want to chang_ the language, select [_] before step 2. Then select the desired language and return to step 2.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. to 20 characters. Each title can have up (1) in CAMERA or VCR*_//PLAYER *"_mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [_, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored in step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn th_ SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷j, then press th_ dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 3 minutes*_45 minutes .2 or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically turns off.
Using the built-in light - CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use the built in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Press LIGHT repeatedly until the _l_ indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built_in light turns on. if you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off simultaneously.
Using the built-in light Notes • The builMn light turns off automatically in the following cases: When it stays on in the AUTO mode (_mm) for more than 5 minutes When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cas_tte inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built in light is turned on. Turn it off when not in use.
Using the built-in • When replacing the risk of fire. light the bulb, use only the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce • To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb h-om being smudged with finger prints, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.
-- Advanced Playback Playing Operations back - DCR-TRV140 -- a tape with picture only During playback, you can process SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. a scene using th_ picture (1) In the playback pause or playback settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired For details effects of each mode picture mode, by turning effect select P EFFECT the SEL/PUSH function, effect functions: in _ NEG. ART, in the menu EXEC dial. see page 46.
Playing back a tape - DCR-TRV140 with digital only During playback, you can process FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL. a scene using the digital (1) In the playback pause settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired or playback digital mode, effect mode select dial is stored in memory as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust For det,_ils of each digital _ effect function, effect functions: D EFFECT in the menu PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging images - Tape PB ZOOM - DCR-TRV140 recorded on tapes only You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and T { appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. : The image moves upward. : The image moves downward. * _ becomes available. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH dial.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function - DCR-TRV140 only Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. (1) in the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the poh_t you want to locate later.
Searching a recording - Date search - DCR-TRV140 by date only You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remot_ Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit th_ tape at each recording date. JUL 4 2002 _ -_JUL 5 2002 _ [a] (1) _t the POWER The indicator changes the current To stop Press II.
Searching a recording by date - Date search Note if one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, the point where the recording date changes. your camcorder may not accurately find If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan - DCR-TRV140 only You can search for th_ still image recorded on tape (Photo search). You can also search for still imagos one after another and display each imago for 5 seconds automatically (Photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. (1) _t the POWER (2) Press SEARCH switch to VCR. MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE scan indicator appears. The indicator (3) Press _ Each photo on the Remote changes _DATE SEARCH no indicator _ or _ scan Commander repeatedly, until the photo as follows: _ PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN* on the remote is played commander. back for about 5 seconds automatically. To stop scanning PressII.
-- Editing -- Dubbing Using a tape the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. Set DISPLAY to LCD in _ in the menu settings. (The default setting is set to LCD.) if you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded o11tapes.
Dubbing a tape DCR-TRV140 -- Yellow White OUT IN /V OUT @ S VIDEO VIDEO ,--N.. }AUDIO A/V connecting (supplied) : Signal VCR cable g Red flow When you have finished Press • on both your camcorder dubbing a tape and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures when (CCD-TRVIO7/TRVIO8/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK (DCR-TRV140 cable (DV connecting cable) only) Simply connect th_ i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital to digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want the recorded tape into your camcorder.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing - CCD-TRVIO7/TRVIO8iTRV308iTRV408TrRV608 VCR operation for dubbing when the VCR is connected. can be controlled only easily by using your camcorder You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in "Making your own titles" (p. 59). Select the desired color, size, and background color of titles. Using the Easy Dubbing function Step 1 t_'onnecting the VCR (p. 75).
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing You can control (1) the VCR by wireless remote control. Setting the modes to cancel recording pause O Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder. on the VCR (_) Turn the power of the colanected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/ VCR. (_ (_ O Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SETUP, then press the dial.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing (2) Setting the IR SETUP code (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH then press the dial. EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. the IR SETUP code of your VCR, Check the code in "About the IR SETUP code" (p. 78). sEIU_ 3 CCD-TRV608 _E_Uf_N _usE _lObE ......
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing (3) Setting your camcorder Locate the Infrared rays emitter sensor of tho VCR. Set the devices devices. and the VCR to face each other of your camcorder and face it towards the remote about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove Infrared rays any obstacles between the emitter VCR Remote CCD=TRV608 (4) Confirming (_) Insert A/V connecting the a recordable VCR sensor cable (supplied) operation tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing You can select title, color, size, and background color. CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder "Making your own titles".(p. 59) as instructed (1) Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press (3) Select the desired displayed. title in the menu settings, then in the dial. press the dial. The title is (4) Change the color, size, or background color, if necessary.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing You can choose either normal recording (NORMAL) or interval recording (PREVIEW). (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MODE SEL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to dub, then press the dial. - NORMAL: - PREVIEW: you can record into the VCR normally.
Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VTR/VCR. Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to PLAYER. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.
Dubbing - Digital only desired scenes program editing - DCR-TRV140 You can duplicate the VCR. only selected Scenes can be selected Unwanted scene scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Unwanted t scene Switch the order I R g Before operating the Digital program editing function Step I Connecting the VCR (p. 83). Step 2 Setting the V('R for operation (p. 84 to 87). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 88).
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital To edit using the VCR, send the control the VCR. program signal by infrared When you connect using the A/V connecting below, to send the control signal correctly. editing rays to the remote cable supplied, sensor on follow steps (1) to (4) (1) Set the IR SETUP code (_) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. @ Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
Dubbing only desired (2) Setting the scenes - Digital modes to cancel program recording @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select pause on the VCR, then press the dial. editing pause PAUSEMODE, the mode on the VCR then press to cancel the dial. recording == The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is |1.
Dubbing only desired (4)Confirming (_) Insert @ @ Turn Turn scenes - Digital the VCR a recordable the SEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH program editing operation tape into the VCR, then set to recording EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select If the VCR starts recording, When finished, the indicator pause. IR TEST, then press the dial. EXECUTE, then press the dial. the setting is correct. changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected input. When you connect VCR/VTR. cable) (optional), VCR on, then set the input camera recorder, selector set its POWER follow the to DV switch (3) Press MENU to display the menu.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to recording pause. to record When you do not need to set to recording you select i.LINK in CONTROL, over) into the VCR, then set (3) (4) pause. Press MENU to display the menu.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing 13 Notes • When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. • When you complete step 3, the image to adiust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds tape may not record properly.
Dubbing only desired (1) Insert the tape scenes - Digital for playback into your program camcorder, editing and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The IN point of the first program changes to light blue.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital Erasing the program you have program editing set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, The last set program mark flashes. then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press The program mark is cleared and the setting is canceled. the dial. To canceI erasing Select RETURN in step 2. Erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital To stop dubbing during Press on your cai_corder. • program editing editing To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function. returns to VIDEO You cannot record on the VCR when: The The The The tape has run out. write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. IR SETUP code is not correct.
Recording from video - DCR-TRV140 only You can record a tape @ore a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to L DV IN/OUT and to DV OUT of th_ DV products. With digitaMo digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing. You cannot take a picture in when you connect your camcorder with other than the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Recording from video You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display picture. may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed If you record a pIayback pause picture with the _ DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Inserting a scene - Insert Editing - DCR-TRV140 from a VCR only You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) by specifying the insert start points, Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in "Recording from video" on page 93. Insert containing the desired scene into the VCR. This function is not available when the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) using the and end a cassette is not used.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before VCR to the playback (3) On your camcorder, Editing pause locate the insert mode. the insert start point end point [a], then press [c] by pressing Then press II to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point stops.
-- PC Connection -- Viewing images - USB Streaming - CCD-TRV608, using your computer (Windows users only) DCR-TRV140 only If you connect your camcorder and computer by the supplied USB cable, you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your computer. Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your camcorder and imagos recorded on a tape to your computer, you can process or edit it by computer software and append it to e-mail.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) - USB Streaming Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment single computer at the same time or when using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment used simultaneously, some equipment not operate. • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. • Microsoft and Windows are registered United States and/or other countries.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages (5) Connect the AC power adaptor (6) Set the POWER (CCD-TRV608). switch - USB Streaming to install the USB driver. to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV141l)/PLAYER (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 USB connector Your computer Wizard starts.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) - USB Streaming (_) Cormect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). (_) Open your computer's Windows XP: "Device _. "System" If "System" is not in the control panel, the "Pick this case, click "Switch to Classic View" instead. -+ "Control and click the "Device Manager" Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: _. "Hardware" a Category" tab, and click screen appears. Panel" _* "System" _* "Hardware" tab, button.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) (_ Set the POWER (_) Reboot your switch - USB Streaming to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. computer. Step 2 Install the USB driver Perform the entire procedure listed in "Installing the USB driver" on the page 98. Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" to your computer. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" is contained on the CD ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) - USB Streaming Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your (2) Connect computer and allow" Windows to load. one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder other end to the USB connector cable.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) Viewing images - USB Streaming live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 11)1, and then connect adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Follow the procedure (5) - (8) on page I1)2. The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview the AC power window.
Viewing images using your computer (Windows users only) - USB Streaming Notes • When you view images using your computer with the USB connection, the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate malfunction: The image may fluctuate. The image may contain noise, etc. The image does not appear properly if the image signal is of a different TV color system from your camcorder.
-- Customizing Your Changing Camcorder the -- menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA or VCR*_)/PLAYER *_)mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH set. EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following MANUAL SET CAMERA SET icons: VCR SET .1 PLAYER SET *v LCD/VF SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU [] OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. POWER icon/item PROGRAM Mode AE switch -- To suit y_ur (p. 50) P EFFECT -- To add special TV to images.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode _1_ 16:9WIDE *_i OOFF ON Meaning switch -- CAMEI_a* To record a 16:9wide pictur f,. (p. 41) CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode. 16:9FULL To record in the 16:9FULL mode. *_' • OFF STEADYSHOT *_,i• ON OFF N.S.LIGHT • ON OFF FRAME REC *_i iNT. REC *_i • OFF To compensate for camera-_hake. CAMEI_a. To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item *_ HiFi SOUND AUDIO Mode Meaning • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual tape witB main and sub sound. MIX switch To play back a stereo or a dual sound track tape witB the left sound tape with main sound. 2 To play back a stereo or a dual sound track tape witB the right sound tape with sub sound. ---- To adjust stereo 2.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode LCD BRIGHT Meaning switch To adjust the brightness on fl_e LCD screen witB fl'_e SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust fl_e following bar. --- VCR*_i/ PLAYER .2 CAMERA A To darken LCD B. k • LCD COLOR _ To lighten BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen BRIGHT To brigBten --- To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn fBe SEL/PUSH EXBC dial to adjust fBe following bar. the LCD screen. A To reduce intensity VF B.L.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item _ REMAIN Mode Meaning switch • AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: - for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape. - for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted VCR*_/ PLAYER *2J CAMERA and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. - for about 8 seconds after I1_ is pressed in VCR*_/PLAYER .2_mode. - for about 8 seconds aRer DISPLAY is pressed to display tile screen indicators.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item [] Mode CLOCK SET --- USB STREAM *_i OOFF AUTO DATE *_i LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE • • • • POWER switch Meaning To set the date To deactivate or time. CAMERA (p. I9) the USB Streaming VCR*2)/ PLAYER*_i CAMERA function. ON To activate ON To record the date recording has OFF To cancel the auto date NORMAL To display selected ll'lenu it ell'Is in normal 2x To display selected normal size.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME Meaning -- To set the clock Turn BEEP • COMMANDER switch to fl_e local the SEL/PUSH difference. difference difference The clock changes by the time you set here. If you set the time to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. To output the melody when you start/sk}p recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.
-- Troubleshooting Types -- of trouble and their solutions If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:DI]:E]E3" appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118. Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom START/STOP does nt_t operate. • The POWER PLAYER*2).
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Al'_unknown the screen. picture is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. + Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 111) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The date search does not work correctly. *_i • The tape has a blank portion (p. 69) The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard. *_i • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu -1 Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108) •_)DCR-TRV140 only .2/CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308 Symptom in the recorded portion. settings. / TRV408 / TRV608 only Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom Easy Dubbing does n_t function. *_i • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. ") Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. Also,make sure the power switch of the video camera is set to VTR/VCR. (p. 76) • The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly. ") Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation with the IR TEST function. (p.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The melody Cause and/or Corrective Actions or b,','p sounds f_)l" 5 seconds. • Moisture '_ condensation Rel_ove the cassette has and occLlrred. leave your camcorder for at least i hour to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in your ca_lcorder. -) Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your cai_corder. No tunction works fl_ough the power is on.
Self-diagnosis Your camcorder function. has a set,diagnosis display display This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5 digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window. If a 5 digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by DD) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators If indicators and messages following: See the page in parentheses Warning and messages appear "( on the screen or in the display window, check the )" for more information. indicators The video heads are dirty* _ Slow flashing: You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) The battery pack is dead or --o_ nearly dead SIo_ flashing: The battery pack is nearly dea& (P.
Warning indicators Warning • CLOCK and messages messages SET Set the date and time. (p. 19) • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 124) BATTERY ONLY • _c_ NO TAPE *_ • r_ CLEANING Insert a cassette CASSETTE *_ tape. The video heads - CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 are dirty. (p. 130) only • L_ TAPE END ,1 The tape has reached • START/STOP Press START/STOP message is displayed KEY • ORC the end. to activate the ORC setting. This in white. (p.
-- Additional Information -- About video cassettes - DCR-TRV140 What is the "Digital8 |) system"? This video system has been developed to enable D video cassette. digital recording to Hi8 H| m/Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using EIi8 Him/Digitat8 l) video cassettes. If you use standard 8 mm [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear if you play back standard 8 mm [] tape on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV140).
About video cassettes When you play back a tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 108). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode Playing back a stereo tape Playing back a dual sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound 1 Lch Main sound 2 Rch Sub sound You cannot 122 record dual sound programs on your and sub sound camcorder.
About video cassettes -CCD-TRVIO7_RVIO8_RV308_RV408_RV608 You can use both Hi8 I'll RI and standard 8 mm [] video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 H|lg video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 I'll [] system. When you use a standard 8 mm [] video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm [] system. However, if you record on a Hi8 H|IU video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm [] system.
About What the "InfoLITHIUM" is the "InfoLITHIUM" The "InfoLITHIUM" battery communicating information and th_ AC adaptor/charger The "InfoLITHIUM" battery operating conditions of your minutes. Charging the battery battery battery pack pack? pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for related to operating conditions between your camcorder (optional).
About the "InfoLITHIUM" How to store the battery battery pack pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following once a year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery pack. 2. Discharge on your camcorder. 3. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and store it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in CAMERA (standby) mode without a cassette inserted until the power goes off.
About i.LINK - DCR-TRV140 only The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK compliant describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What DV input/output jack. This section is "i.LINK"? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK's maximum rates are defined: $100 (approx. $200 (approx. $400 (approx. baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud 100Mbps*) 200Mbps) 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under "Specifications" in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is "$100".
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging th_ battery pack, use a commercially available necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [ AC-L10A/L10B/L10C adaptor AC plug adaptor [a], if __l Ia] Ib] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance precautions information and if your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the LCD screen if fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, The video head may be dirty when: using a LCD clean the video heads. - CCD=TRV107/TRV 108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 the _ indicator and "r_ ('LEANING CASSETTE" message on the screen or the _ indicator flashes on the screen.
Maintenance information and precautions A built-in rechargeable battery is supplied with your camcorder so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc.
Maintenance information On handling and precautions tapes Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Camcorder care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on VCR*_/PLAYER .2/ sections and play back when your camcorder is not to be used for • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove remove them with a soft cloth.
Maintenance About information care and and precautions storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in the following When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. In hot or humid locations. instances: - When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside. • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold from growing on the lens, periodically perform the above.
Specifications DCR-'I RV140: Video recording system CCD TRV107/TRV108/TRV308 TRV408/TRV608: 2 ro_ary heads Helical scanning FM system _R-TRV140: 2 ro_ary heads Helical _canning system Audio recording system CCD TRV 107/TRV 108/TRV308 TRV4OS/TRV608: Rotary heads, FM system _R-TRV140: / / call/era Rotary heads, I'CM system Quanfization (DCR=TRV140 only): 12bit s (Fs 32 kftz. stereo 1, stereo 2), 16bits (Fs 48 kHz.
Specifications Mass (approx.) CCD-'I RV107/'] '_ RV408: RV108/'] RV308/ 850 g (1 Ib 14 oz) DCR-TRV140: Type Lithium ion DeMgn and specifications subject to change without are notice 860 g (1 Ib 14 oz) CCD-'I RV608: 870 g (1 Ib 14 oz) main unit only CCD-'I RV107/'] RV108/'] RV308: 990 g (2 lb 3 oz) CCDJl RV408/'] RV608, DCR'_gV140: 1.0 kg (2 includhlg NP-FM30, lens cap, Supplied See page Power lb 3 oz) the battery pack l-liB/Digital8 cassette, and shoulder strap accessories 5.
-- Quick Reference -- Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Eyecup [] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 27) [] • BATT release lever (p. 13) [] U_ USR jack (p. 99) *_ [] OPEN button [] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 19, 105) (p. 23) *J/ CCD_TRV608, DCR-TRV140 ,2/ DCR_TRV140 only Power zoom lever (p. 26) [] PHOTO button (p. 40) *'_ [] POWER switch (p. 14) [] START/STOP [] DC IN jack (p. 14) [] Hooks button for shoulder (p. 23) strap (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Video control buttons (p. 33, 36) • STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF ffastforward) II PAUSE (pause) [] LIGHT button (p. 61) *_/ [] Microphone [] Infrared rays emitter [] Remote sensor (p. 141) *_/ [] Microphone [] • (R) *'/ (p. 29, 79, 85) [] COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 29)'2)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] VOLUME [] +_/- buttons (p. 33) [] END SEARCH button Speaker [] Viewfinder [] LCD screen (p. 24) [] FADER button* [] EXPOSURE button [] BACK LIGHT button [] TITLE button [] FOCUS button (p. 53) [] PB ZOOM button (p. 66) *_} EASY DUBBING button (p. 75) *2} [] MENU button* (p. 19, 105) [] DISPLAY button (p. 52) (p. 57, 59) * This button (p. 34) has a tactile dot.
Identifying the parts and controls CCD-TRV608 [] DATE button (p. 31) *_) [] TIME button* (p. 31) *_/ [] COUNTER RESET button * This button (p. 24) *l} has a tactile dot.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 49 [] _-- EJECT button (p. 21) [] Cassette compartment [] Grip strap (p. 21) [] Built-in light (p. 61)*_} [] A/V OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73) [] [] RESET button [] S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73) RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor (p. 117) [] _ DV IN/OUT jack The _ DV IN/OUT compatible. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying The buttons identically. the parts and controls that share the same name on the Remote DCR-TRV140 Commander and your camcorder function CCD-TRVIO7_RV408 [] [] [] [] [] []__F [] [] [] [] [] RMT-814 RMT-708 [] PHOTO button (p. 40) [] DISPLAY button [] SEARCH MODE [] 141_1/1_1 buttons [] Tape transport [] Transmitter Point toward (p. 34) button (p. 68, 70) (p. 68, 70) buttons the remote control the camcorder the camcorder.
Identifying the parts and controls LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window [] [] Recording mode indicator (p.23)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 24) [] STBY/REC indicator (p. 23)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 36) [] Format [] [] Remaining Tape counter indicator (p. 28)/ Time code indicator(p. 28)*_// Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 118)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 28) _/ [] Remaining [] ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 28) *_ battery time indicator (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] Time indicator [] Warning indicators Camera recording [] (p. 19, 31) *_i (p. 119) lamp (p. 23) This indicator only. appears in the viewfinder [] FULL charge indicator [] Tape counter indicator (p. 28)1 DATE or TIME indicator (p. 20, 31)*_)/ Time code indicator (p. 28)_}/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 118) (p. 14) *_/DCR-TRV140 only .
Index A,B I, J, K, L S AC power adaptor ............... 14 Adjusting viewfinder .......... 27 AFM HiFi Sound ................ 122 AUDIO MIX ....................... 108 AUDIO MODE ................... 109 Self diagnosis display ....... Shoulder strap .................... Skip scan ............................... Slow playback ...................... SLOW SHUTTER ................. A/V connecting cable ................................. 38,72,73 BACK LIGEIT ....................... 29 i.LINK ................
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