Sony DCR TRV140 User Manual

3-072-317-14 (1)

Digital

Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

-TRV

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

DCR-TRV140

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608

CAUTION

For the customers in the U.S.A.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you

may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY

(7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters

only.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-TRV140

Sony Electronics lnc.

Responsible Party:

Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ, 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions.: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

CCD-TRV608

Sony Electronics lnc.

Responsible Party:

Address:

For the customers in CANADA

CAUTION

680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ, 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions.: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Main Features

Function to give a natural appearance to

your recordings

•Manual focus (p. 53)

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)

Functions to use in editing in the recording

mode

•Wide mode (p. 41)

•Date and time (p. 19)*⁴⁾

•ORC [MENU] (p. 109)*⁴⁾

Functions to use after recording

•Data code (p. 35)*¹⁾

•Zero set memory (p. 67, 96)*¹⁾

•Digital program editing (p. 83)*¹⁾

•Easy Dubbing (p. 75)*⁴⁾

Capturing images on your

computer (CCD-TRV608, DCR-

TRV140 only)

•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 66)*¹⁾

•Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97)

Function to make transition smooth

•END SEARCH (p. 32)

•Viewing images live from your camcorder

(p. 97)

DCR-TRV140 only

CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608,

DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608 only

Others

Functions to adjust exposure in the

recording mode

•NightShot (p. 29)/

Super NightShot (p. 29)*¹⁾/

Color Slow Shutter (p. 29)*¹⁾

•BACK LIGHT (p. 29)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 50)

•Built-in light (p. 61)*³⁾

•Manual exposure (p. 52)

Functions to give images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 26)

The default settings is set to OFF. (To zoom

greater than 20×, select the digital zoom

power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•FADER (p. 43)

•Tape photo recording (p. 40)*¹⁾

•Picture effect (p. 64)

•Digital effect (p. 65)*¹⁾

•TITLE (p. 57)

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

RMT-814

RMT-708

Monaural

Stereo

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 72, 73)

(p. 141)*¹⁾

Stereo: DCR-TRV140

RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408

RMT-814: DCR-TRV140

Monaural: CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 136)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 23)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14)

3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16, 17)

8 USB Cable (1) (p. 97)*²⁾

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 141)*¹⁾

9 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 98)*²⁾

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

Table of contents

Main Features .......................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories.............. 5

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording

Quick Start Guide ............................. 8

(DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 40

Using the wide mode ........................... 41

Using the fader function ...................... 43

Getting started

Using special effects

– Picture effect................................. 46

Using special effects

– Digital effect

(DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 47

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 50

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52

Focusing manually................................ 53

Using this manual ................................. 10

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 13

Installing the battery pack............. 13

Charging the battery pack............. 14

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 18

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 19

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 21

Interval recording

Recording – Basics

(DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 54

Frame by frame recording

– Cut recording

Recording a picture............................... 23

Shooting backlit subjects

(DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 56

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 29

Superimposing a title ........................... 57

Making your own titles ........................ 59

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/

Super NightShot

Using the built-in light

(DCR-TRV140 only)/

Color Slow Shutter

(DCR-TRV140 only)................. 29

(CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)......... 61

Superimposing the date and time on

pictures

Advanced Playback Operations

(DCR-TRV140 only)

(CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/

Playing back a tape with picture

TRV608 only) ............................ 31

effects ............................................... 64

Checking the recording

Playing back a tape with digital

– END SEARCH ............................. 32

effects ............................................... 65

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 66

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function ...................... 67

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 33

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 38

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 68

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan ........... 70

Table 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

– Insert Editing

(DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 95

PC Connection

(CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)

Viewing images using your computer

– USB Streaming

(Windows users only) .................... 97

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 105

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their

solutions......................................... 113

Self-diagnosis display......................... 118

Warning indicators and messages .... 119

Additional Information

About video cassettes ......................... 121

About the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack ................................... 124

About i.LINK ....................................... 126

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 128

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 129

Specifications ....................................... 134

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls .... 136

Index ..................................................... 144

Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more

information.

Connecting the power cord (p. 18)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 13).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with

its v mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 21)

1Open the lid of the

2Insert a cassette

into the cassette

compartment

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

cassette compartment,

and press ZEJECT.

The cassette

mark

with its window

facing out and the

write-protect tab

on the cassette up.

on the cassette

compartment opens

automatically.

compartment. The

cassette compartment

automatically goes

down.

EJECT

Close the lid of the

cassette compartment.

Recording a picture (p. 23)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

while pressing the

small green button.

4Press START/STOP.

Your camcorder

starts recording. To

stop recording, press

START/STOP again.

3Open the LCD panel

while pressing OPEN.

The picture appears

on the LCD screen.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your

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. If you want to record the

date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 19).

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 33)

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR*¹⁾/

PLAYER*²⁾while

pressing the small

green button.

2Press m to rewind

the tape.

REW

3Press N to start

playback.

PLAY

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the

battery pack.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

— Getting started —

Using 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.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the

operation is being carried out.

Before using your camcorder (DCR-TRV140 only)

With your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8

/Digital8 video

cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in the Digital8

system. You cannot play back tapes recorded in the Hi8

system.

/standard 8 (analog)

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Using this manual

Types of differences

CCD-

TRV308

Hi8

DCR-

Model name

TRV107

TRV108

Hi8

TRV408

Hi8

TRV608

Hi8

TRV140

Digital8

560×

System

Hi8

Playback

Digital Zoom

Hi8/8

450×

Hi8/8

460×

Hi8/8

460×

Hi8/8

560×

Hi8/8

560×

6.2 cm

(2.5 type) (2.5 type)

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

7.5 cm

(3 type)

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

LCD screen

Buit–in light

Remote sensor

SteadyShot

—

USB Streaming

VF B.L.

(Viewfinder backlight)

—

Date and time

—

DNR

(Digital Noise

Reduction)

—

Easy Dubbing

ORC

(Optimizing the

Recording Condition)

TBC

—

(Time Base Corrector)

Data Code

—

Digital effect

Digital program editing

DV IN/OUT jack

Frame recording

Hifi SOUND

Interval recording

Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter

—

Tape Photo recording

Zero set memory

—

z Provided

— Not provided

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

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.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea

water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), 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. Exposing the LCD

screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down.

V BATT release lever

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

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 with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery

time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to

, normal charge is completed. To

fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour

after normal charge is completed until “FULL” appears in the display window. Fully

charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

POWER

FULL

2,3

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your

camcorder.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of

the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

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 the

recording time with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – – min” appears in the display window.

While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in

the display window in the following cases:

– The AC power adapter is disconnected.

– The battery pack is not installed properly.

– Something is wrong with the battery pack.

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F.)

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the

battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining

indicator is correct.

Charging time

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

Full charge (normal charge)

145 (85)

150 (90)

NP-FM70

240 (180)

NP-QM71

260 (200)

NP-FM90

330 (270)

NP-FM91/QM91

360 (300)

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F)

Recording time

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Recording with

the viewfinder

Recording with

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

145

295

350

Continuous*

Typical**

105

220

255

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

165

265

540

640

820

955

120

195

400

465

600

695

450

525

330

380

NP-FM91/QM91

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

CCD-TRV608

Recording with

the viewfinder

Recording with

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

145

295

350

Continuous*

Typical**

185

215

275

320

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

165

265

540

640

820

955

100

160

335

390

505

585

450

525

NP-FM91/QM91

DCR-TRV140

Battery pack

Recording with

the viewfinder

Recording with

the LCD screen

Continuous*

Typical**

100

205

235

Continuous*

Typical**

160

185

245

285

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

110

180

370

430

560

645

140

295

340

450

520

310

355

NP-FM91/QM91

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter

if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

with LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

120

195

400

465

600

695

175

280

570

675

865

1010

NP-FM91/QM91

CCD-TRV608

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

with LCD closed

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

100

160

335

390

505

585

175

280

570

675

865

1010

NP-FM91/QM91

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

DCR-TRV140

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

with LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

115

185

385

445

580

670

140

295

340

450

520

NP-FM91/QM91

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Approximate cotinuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

The recording and playing time of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those of

a fully charged battery.

What is the ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2,3

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

•Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet.

While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the

plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the DC

Adaptor/Charger for further information.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time settings when you use your 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.

First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to operate.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu disappear. The time indicator appears.

1,7

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

US B S T RE AM

S E T UP MENU

– –

– – :– –

C L OCK S E T

US B S T RE AM

L T R

Z E

L T R

Z E

L T R

Z E

2002 J AN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

DEMO MODE

12 00 AM

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

US B S T RE AM

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

US B S T RE AM

J U L

2002

2:05:00 PM

L T R

Z E

2002 J U L

L T R

Z E

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

2002 J AN

12 05 PM

[

]

[

]

END

12 00 AM

The year changes as follows:

. . . .

t 2079 T

t 1995 T

t 2002 T

Step 2 Setting the date and time

To check the preset date and time (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

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 display the

date and time indicator.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.

Auto date function

When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and set the date and time to

your local time before you start recording (p. 19). The date is automatically recorded for

10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only

once a day.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

Note on the auto date function

(CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.

The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.

However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:

– you set the date and time.

– you eject and insert the tape again.

– you stop recording within 10 seconds.

– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back to ON in the menu settings.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

We recommend using Hi8

When you want to record in the Hi8

/Digital8 video cassettes.*¹⁾

system, use Hi8

video cassettes.*²⁾

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 13).

(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. 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 the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

EJECT

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3.

Notes

•Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.*¹⁾

• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8

/Digital8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, the recording

time is the 3/4 of the indicated time on Hi8

/Digital8 tape.*¹⁾

•If you use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.

Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on other

camcorders (including other DCR-TRV140.)*¹⁾

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette

compartment other than the

mark.

•Do not pick up your camcorder by the lid of the cassette compartment.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens

cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more

information (p. 13 to 22).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder

lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with

the viewfinder.

REC 0:00:01

40min

Camera

recording lamp

Microphone (R)*¹⁾

Microphone (L)

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 109). In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times*¹⁾/twice*²⁾as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP

mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.

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*¹⁾/5 minutes*²⁾

while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode for recording, set the POWER

switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA, or press START/STOP without

changing the POWER switch again to start recording. If your camcorder is in the

standby mode, with no cassette inserted, it does not turn off automatically.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

The playback picture may be distorted.

The time code may not be written properly between scenes.*¹⁾

Recording date and time (DCR-TRV140 only)

The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are

recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

To set the counter to 0:00:00 (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Press COUNTER RESET (p. 139).

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the

indicator appears

on the screen (Mirror mode).

180°

90°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you record

with the viewfinder.

Recording a picture

When you adjust angles of the LCD panel

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. However, the picture will be normal

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

•You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.*¹⁾

•DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.*²⁾

Indicators in the mirror mode

•The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of other indicators appear

mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

•The date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is working. However,

the date will be normal when recorded.*²⁾

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in

in the menu settings (p. 109).

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

LCD/VF SET

LCD BR I G HT

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

RETURN

[

]

END

LCD screen backlight

You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings

(p. 109).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Recording a picture

After recording

(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-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)

Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light

accidentally.

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

To use zoom grater than 20×

Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital

zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF

as a default setting (p. 106).

The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in

the menu settings.

Recording a picture

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.

•The picture quality deteriorates 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 feet 5/8 in.)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) away

in the wide-angle position.

To record pictures with the viewfinder

– Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder

come into sharp focus.

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Viewfinder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings

(p. 109).

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

[e]

[a] [i] [c] [d]

[j]

REC 0:00:01

40min

[f]

[g]

JUL

2002

12:05:56 AM

[h]

DCR-TRV140

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608

[a] : Remaining battery time indicator

[b] :Format indicator

[c] : Recording mode indicator/

Mirror mode indicator

[d] :STBY/REC indicator

[e] : Time code indicator/

Tape photo recording indicator

[f] : Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you start to record for a while.*¹⁾

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.*²⁾

[g] :Date indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

[h] :Time indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

[i] : Hi8 format indicator

This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.

[j] : Tape counter indicator

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. The

indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.

When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct

remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Time code (DCR-TRV140 only)

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours:minutes:

seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR

mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

You cannot reset the time code.

*¹⁾DCR-TR140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140

only)/Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you

can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when

you use this function.

While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

COLOR SLOW SHUTTER

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

OFF

NIGHTSHOT

DCR-TRV140

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Infrared rays

emitter

Recording a picture

Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded

in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode.

and “NIGHTSHOT”

indicators flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.

and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash

on the screen.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only)

The Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dark place.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF in CAMERA mode.

(2) Press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER.

and ” COLOR SLOW SHUTTER” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the Color Slow Shutter, press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER again.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,

set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 107).

Notes

•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

•Color Slow Shutter cannot be used in places of absolute (0 lux) darkness.

•When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot function or the Color Slow Shutter function, you

cannot use the following functions(DCR-TRV140 only):

– Fader

– Digital effect

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function

(DCR-TRV140 only)

The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the

background. The motion of the picture will be slow.

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

Recording a picture

Superimposing the date and time on pictures

(CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the

picture.

Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode.

Press DATE to record the date.

Press TIME to record the time.

Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.

CCD-TRV608

DATE

TIME

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Set the date and time

to your local time before using (p. 19).

Note

The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.

If you do not record the date and time in the picture

Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,

then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

Checking the recording – END SEARCH

You can use this button to record a picture from the 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 back and returns to the standby

mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.

Notes

•If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

•Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search

function does not work.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions (DCR-TRV140 only)

The end search function may not work correctly.

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can playback tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*¹⁾

You can playback tapes recorded in the Hi8

/Standard 8 mm (analog) system.*²⁾

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,

you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾while pressing the small green

button.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape.

(5) Press N to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two VOLUME buttons. The speaker

on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.*³⁾

PLAY

REW

VOLUME

To stop playback

Press x.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

*³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

Playing back a tape

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the

LCD screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD

panel up by 7 degrees [b].

[a]

[b]

7°

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander*¹⁾supplied with your

camcorder.

The indicators appear on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY*¹⁾

DATA CODE*²⁾

DISPLAY

*¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

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).

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode

The display changes as follows:

date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,

gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

40min

0:00:23:01

40min

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[f]

AUTO

60 AWB

JUL

12:05:56 ^AM

2002

F1.4

9dB

[a] : SteadyShot OFF indicator

[b] : Exposure mode indicator

[c] : White balance indicator

[d] : Gain indicator

[e] : Shutter speed indicator

[f] : Aperture value

To not display the recording date

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 110).

The display changes as follows:

date/time t no indicator

Recording data (DCR-TRV140 only)

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: (DCR-TRV140

only)

– A blank section of the tape is being played back.

– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code (DCR-TRV140 only)

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback (DCR-TRV140 only)

The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may

not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you

close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining

battery time to be displayed.

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾.

To view a still image (playback pause)

Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To change the playback direction (DCR-TRV140 only)

Press

on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To resume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or

rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/

TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback.

For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote

Commander.*¹⁾To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed (DCR-TRV140 only)

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame (DCR-TRV140 only)

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are

played back and the playback stops.

Playing back a tape

In the various playback modes

•Sound is muted.

•The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back.*¹⁾

When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes*¹⁾/5 minutes*²⁾

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

Note on the slow playback mode (DCR-TRV140 only)

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this

function does not work for an output image from the DV IN/OUT jack.

If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only)

Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Noise may appear during the playback pause mode, slow playback*³⁾or picture search.

When you play back a tape in reverse (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608 only)

Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a

malfunction.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

*³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only

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. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting

cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Yellow

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

CCD-TRV608

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Black

DCR-TRV140

Yellow

White

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Red

Viewing the recording on TV

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV is a monaural type (DCR-TRV140 only)

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.

To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks (CCD-TRV107/

TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional.)

Refer to the operating instructions of your TV and the RFU adaptor.

If your TV is a stereo type (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/

TRV608 only)

Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied to the left (white) input

jack of your TV.

If your TV has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the

TV.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 112). Then press DISPLAY on

your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY on your camcorder

again.

— 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. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound

during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

PHOTO

CAPTURE

PHOTO

•••••••

PHOTO

Notes

•During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•PHOTO button does not work:

– while the digital effect function is set or in use.

– while the fader function is in use.

•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear

on the image.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the

screen immediately.

When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA

recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds, and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode. During the 7 seconds to record, you cannot shoot another

still image.

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 [c] 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 images in wide-screen format [d].

[b]

16:9WIDE

[a]

[c]

[d]

In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 107).

– CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the

16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

CINEMA

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing

back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the wide-

screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].

16:9FULL

The picture during recording in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal TV

[f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of a

wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch correctly proportioned images in wide-

screen format [h].

[b]

CINEMA

[a]

[d]

[c]

[f]

16:9FULL

[e]

[h]

[g]

Using the wide mode

In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in

(p. 107).

in the menu settings

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

– Old movie *¹⁾

– Bounce

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.

Connection for a TV (DCR-TRV140 only)

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

– you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

– you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-2 system (DCR-TRV140 only)

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by the A/V

connecting cable.

In the wide mode (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)

The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON *¹⁾/16:9 FULL*²⁾in

the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is working,

SteadyShot function does not function.

flashes and the

Date or time indicator (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on

wide-screen TVs.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Using the fader function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

STRIPE *¹⁾

BOUNCE*²⁾

OVERLAP *²⁾*³⁾

WIPE *²⁾*³⁾

DOT *²⁾*³⁾

(random dot)

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

²⁾Fade in only

³⁾DCR-TRV140 only

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

t FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE*¹⁾t BOUNCE*²⁾t MONOTONE

no indicator T DOT*²⁾*³⁾T WIPE*²⁾*³⁾T OVERLAP*²⁾*³⁾T

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to

the normal mode.

FADER

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

²⁾Fade in only

³⁾DCR-TRV140 only

Using the fader function

Note (DCR-TRV140 only)

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot

use the fader function while using the following functions:

– Digital effect

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Tape photo recording

Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function(DCR-TRV140 only)

Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator

flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the screen. Depending

on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly.

The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

Using special effects – Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image are reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture is sepia.

B&W :

The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the image looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture is mosaic.

(1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings (p. 106).

(2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

DCR-TRV140

MANUA L S E T

O F F

NE G

S E P

PROGRAM AE

A R T

E F F E C T

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

B &

S OL A R I

S L

S T RE T C H

P A S T E

MOS A

[

]

END

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

MANUA L S E T

O F F

PROGRAM AE

P A S T E

E F F E C T

RETURN

NE G

S E P

A R T

B &

S OL A R I

MOS A

S L

S T RE T C H

[

]

END

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function (DCR-TRV140 only)

You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

Using special effects – Digital effect

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

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.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image.

TRAIL

You can record the image so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording

dark images more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically

sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

Still image

Moving image

STILL

LUMI.

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) In CAMERA mode, select D EFFECT in

in the menu settings (p. 106).

(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL

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 to superimpose on the moving

image

FLASH – The interval of flash motion

LUMI. – The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving image

TRAIL – The vanishing time of the incidental image

SLOW SHTR – Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the

slower the shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE – No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

L L

L UM I

T RA

S L O

SH T R

O L D MOV

[

]

END

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

E F F EC T

L L

L UM I

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

L UM I

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

T RA

S L O

SH T R

O L D MOV

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

To cancel the digital effect function

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect function:

– Fader

– Tape photo recording

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/30

1/15

1/8

1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight)

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

SPORTS (Sports lesson)

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

BEACH&SKI (Beach & ski)

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon)

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE (Landscape)

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in

in the menu settings (p. 106).

(2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

MANUAL SET

AU TO

PROGRAM AE

S POT L I GH T

EFFECT

POR T RA

S POR T S

B E ACH& S K

SUNS E TMOON

L ANDSCA P E

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

[

]

END

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the 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.

•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

– Slow shutter*

– Old movie*

– Bounce

– Color Slow Shutter*

•While setting NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The

indicator flashes.)

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure manually.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off:

– Soft portrait mode

– Sports lesson mode

* DCR-TRV140 only

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 mode, press EXPOSURE.

The exposure indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in

CAMERA mode.

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode

– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

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 the

background.

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. The 9 indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS.

To focus precisely

Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at

the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes to the following indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

Interval recording

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record

and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering,

emergence, etc., with this function.

1 S

Example

[a]

[b]

[c]

[a]: Recording time

[b]: Waiting time

[c]: Interval time

9 MIN 59 S

10 MIN

9 MIN 59 S

10 MIN

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(5) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then

press the dial.

The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC

5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

2-4

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

1 6 W I DE

OFF

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

NT. REC

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

30SEC

MIN

10MIN

[

]

CAMERA SET

END

ZOOM

1 6 W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

NT. REC

RETURN

[

]

[

]

END

OFF

SET

[

]

MENU CEANMDERA SET

ZOOM

1 6 W I DE

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

NT. REC

RETURN

0.5SEC

SEC

OFF

SET

1.5SEC

SEC

[

]

END

[

]

[

]

END

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 to start interval recording. The interval recording

indicator lights up.

INTERVAL

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

1 6

W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

END

To cancel the interval recording

Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform

normal recording

Press START/STOP. You can perform normal recording only once. To cancel the

normal recording, press START/STOP again.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to 6 frames from the selected time.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

The interval recording function is automatically canceled.

Frame by frame recording – Cut recording

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To

create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We

recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote

Commander after step 6.

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

The FRAM REC indicator lights up.

(6) Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording

for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6.

FRAME REC

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

1 6

W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

OFF

RETURN

[

] :

END

To cancel the cut recording

Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes on cut recording

•The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

•The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

The cut recording function is automatically canceled.

Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 59). You can also select

the language, color, size, and position of titles.

(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.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then

press the dial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.

(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

PRE S E T

T L E

HE L L O

HA P P Y

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

E E T B A B Y

T HE END

HA P P Y HO L

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HE L L O

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R T HDA Y

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DA Y S

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END

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T L E

T I T L E

HE L L O

HA P P Y

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

E E T B A B Y

HA P P Y HO L

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V ACA T

T HE END

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T L E

END

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T I T L E

Z E

L ARGE

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[

]

T L E

END

Superimposing a title

To superimpose the title while you are recording

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 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 change the language, select

language and return to step 2.

before step 2. Then select the desired

Note (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or

position of the title.

If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title

The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select

in step 2.

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.

•The title position changes as follows:

1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9

The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size “LARGE”, you cannot choose position 9.

When you select the title size “LARGE” in CINEMA mode, you cannot choose

position 8 nor 9.*¹⁾

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

While you are playing back

You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape.

You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with

the A/V connecting cable.

If you use the i.LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the

title.*²⁾

*¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

*²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(1) In CAMERA or VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾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 SET) or the

second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

T L E S E T

CUS TOM1 S E T

CUS TOM2 S E T

CUS TOM1 S E T

CUS TOM2 S E T

RE T URN

TITLE

[

]

[

]

T L E

END

T L E

END

PRE S E T

T L E

T L E S E T

P 1

HE L L O

HA P P Y

CUS TOM1 S E T

CUS TOM2 S E T

RE T URN

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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 the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the

new title as desired.

If you take 3 minutes*¹⁾/5 minutes*²⁾or longer to enter characters in the standby

mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically turns off. The characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again,

then proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾or removing the

cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering

title characters.

If you select [

]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [

to the previous screen.

] to return

To erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [ Z & ? ! ], then select the blank part.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

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

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. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to

CAMERA again. To turn on the built-in light again, press LIGHT again in CAMERA

mode.

LIGHT

Built-in light

To turn off the built-in light

Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Press LIGHT repeatedly until the

indicator appears on the screen.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and

surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.

Do not directly aim the light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet)

during use and until cool.

Turn the built-in light off when not in use.

When you press LIGHT

The indicator changes as follows:

t no indicator

Using the built-in light

Notes

•The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:

– When it stays on in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes

– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette 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.

•When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the

battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

•When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode (

until the indicator appears.

•The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight

function while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ).

), press LIGHT

•The built-in light may turn off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.

•While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.

•When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked

and may not illuminate the subject properly.

Replacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not

commercially available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.

Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light

unit using a wire.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

unit.

NOTE

Be sure to align the tab with

the groove when inserting.

Using the built-in light

CAUTION

•When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce

the risk of fire.

•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 from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,

etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

– DCR-TRV140 only

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART,

SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, select P EFFECT in

settings (p. 106).

in the menu

(2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 46.

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

RE T URN

OF F

NEG

S E P

AR T

B &

SO L AR

Z E

[

]

END

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Note

You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function

with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture

effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

– DCR-TRV140 only

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, select D EFFECT in

settings (p. 106).

in the menu

(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In

the STILL or LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial is stored in memory as a still image.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 47.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

ST I LL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRA I L

[

]

END

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

MANUAL SET

E F F E C T

RETURN

L UM I

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

ST I LL

FLASH

LUMI.

L UM I

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

TRA I L

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

To cancel the digital effect function

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Note

You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with

this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect

function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM

– DCR-TRV140 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 R r appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

R : The image moves upward.

r : The image moves downward.

T t becomes available.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

T :The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upward.)

t :The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downward.)

PB ZOOM

[

]

EXEC : T t

PB ZOOM

[

]

EXEC : r R

To cancel the Tape PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

Note

You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the Tape PB ZOOM function

with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the Tape PB

ZOOM function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the Tape PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by the Tape PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV

IN/OUT jack.

Tape PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when:

– you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

– you stop playing back.

– you press MENU.

– you press TITLE.

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 point you want

to locate later. The counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator flashes.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

Notes

•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander before rewinding

the tape, the zero set memory function is canceled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

The zero set memory function also in the standby mode

When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at

the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and

start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your

camcorder returns to the standby mode.

Searching a recording by date

– Date search

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

JUL 4 2002

JUL 5 2002

DEC 31 2002

[a]

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

[b]

[c]

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH

PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

(3) When the current position is [b], press . to search towards [a] or press >

to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the

point where the date changes.

Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or

next date.

DATE

MODE

DATE

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Note

If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find

the point where the recording date changes.

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 the still image recorded on tape (Photo search).

You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5

seconds automatically (Photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Searching for a photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH

PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator T

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or

>, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback from the photo.

PHOTO

MODE

PHOTO

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Scanning photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

scan indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > on the remote commander.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

PHOTO

SCAN

MODE

To stop scanning

Press x.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Using 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 on tapes.

Make the indicators disappear by pressing the following buttons:

– DISPLAY on your camcorder

– DISPLAY on the Remote Commander*¹⁾

– DATA CODE/SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander*²⁾

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions

of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR*²⁾/PLAYER*³⁾.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

*¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Yellow

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

CCD-TRV608

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

Black

: Signal flow

Dubbing a tape

DCR-TRV140

Yellow

White

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

Red

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbing

(CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 mm , Hi8

Betamax , ED Betamax

, Digital8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

, mini DV

, or DV

If your VCR is a monaural type (DCR-TRV140 only)

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.

If your VCR is a stereo type (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied to the left (white) input

jack of your VCR.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

VCR.

Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

(DCR-TRV140 only)

Simply connect the 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 to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

S VIDEO

i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable) (optional)

DV IN

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

See page 126 for more information about i.LINK.

The following functions do not work during digital editing :

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– PB ZOOM

If you record a playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back recorded pictures on

other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

– CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

VCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder

when the VCR is connected.

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 Connecting the VCR (p. 75).

Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder (p. 76 to 79).

Step 3 Selecting the title (p. 80).

Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 81).

Step 5 Performing Easy Dubbing (p. 82).

If you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip step 2.

If you do not need to put in a title, you can skip step 3.

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

Connect the devices as illustrated in page 72.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 mm , Hi8

Betamax , ED Betamax

, Digital8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

, mini DV , or DV

If your VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

VCR.

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder

You can control the VCR by wireless remote control.

(1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR

1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder.

2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/

VCR.

3 Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SETUP, then press the dial.

5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSE MODE, then press the

dial.

6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE PAUSE

TEST

REC

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

CCD-TRV608

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S T A R T

L E S E L

0:00:00

M O D E S E L

SETUP

EASY DUBBING

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

(2) Setting the IR SETUP code

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR,

then press the dial.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 78).

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

CCD-TRV608

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

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.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

28, 22, 23, 24, 29

23, 80, 32

21, 33, 35

77, 78

Sony

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Mitsubishi/MGA

Multitech

NEC

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa

80, 47, 54

Akai

49, 51

21, 35

Olympic

Optimus

Orion

Audio Dynamic

Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

Panasonic

Pentax

16, 17, 78, 77

42, 8

Brocsonic

Canon

70, 82, 21

77, 78

Philco

78, 77, 26, 70

47, 83, 78, 77

Citizen

Philips

Craig

73, 47

Pioneer

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

8, 80, 77

Quasar

78, 77, 16, 17, 6

26, 40, 77

RCA/PROSCAN

8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78, 78*,

101

21, 33, 35

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Realistic

Sansui

Singer

Samsung

Sanyo

77, 36, 88, 37, 22, 80

26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81, 80

36, 45, 37, 44

Funai

94, 41, 32, 24, 32*, 94*, 24*

General Electric

Goldstar/LG

GO VIDEO

Hitachi

8, 77, 32*, 94*, 101

36, 37, 26, 36, 47

Scott

40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24

Sharp

89, 88

78, 8, 42

Shintom

Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89

Instant Replay

JC Penny

JVC

77, 78

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

83, 78, 77, 80

77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35

21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35

21, 33, 47, 35

80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37, 49

83, 78, 77, 17

21, 33, 35

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

21, 33, 35

21, 33, 80, 35

77, 78

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

40, 7, 49

89, 88, 37, 95, 47

36, 21, 33, 35

Memorex

Minolta

77, 37

Yamaha

Zenith

42, 8

* TV/VCR component

Note on IR SETUP code

The Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the Infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

CCD-TRV608

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(4) Confirming the VCR operation

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

READY

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

CCD-TRV608

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

RETURN

EXECUTE

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set IR SETUP or

PAUSE MODE again.

•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 3: Selecting the title

You can select title, color, size, and background color.

CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in

“Making your own titles”.(p. 59)

HELLO!

(1) Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press the dial.

(3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the dial. The title is

displayed.

(4) Change the color, size, or background color, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or background

color, then press the dial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S T A R T

0:00:00

E A S Y D U B B I N G

L E S E L

0:00:00

L E S E L

O F F

M O D E S E L

S E T U P

O F F

HE L L O

HA P P Y

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

OUR E E T B A B Y

HA P P Y HO L

NORMAL

0:00:00

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

E A S Y D U B B I N G

L E S E L

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

O F F

HE L L O

HA P P Y

RT HDA Y

HELLO!

HA P P Y HOL

CONGRA T UL A T

OUR E E T B A B Y

DA Y S

ONS

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

CCD-TRV608

0:00:00

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

SMA L L

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

0:00:00

L ARGE

HELLO!

EASY DUBBING

HELLO!

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

Note

You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR.

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

•The background color changes as follows:

FADE y WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y

BLUE y BLACK

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 4: Selecting the dubbing mode

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: you can record into the VCR normally.

– PREVIEW: you can make a time-lapse dubbing by setting the camcorder to

automatically playback and standby sequentially.

5 s

[a]

[b]

[c]

[a]: Recording (VCR)

[b]: Waiting time (VCR)

[c]: Playback time (camcorder)

25 s

30 s

25 s

30 s

E A S Y D U B B I N G

START

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SET UP

0:00:00

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

E A S Y D U B B I N G

START

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SET UP

0:00:00

CCD-TRV608

NORMAL

PREVIEW

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 5: Performing 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.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press x on your camcorder.

To quit the Easy Dubbing function

Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to START in

the menu settings.

Press EASY DUBBING to quit the Easy Dubbing function.

Note

If you set the background color to FADE in Step 3, the picture may not appear properly

depending on the connected VCR.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

– The tape has run out.

– The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

– The IR SETUP code is not correct.

– The button used to cancel recording pause is not correct.

NOT READY appears on the screen when:

START is not carried out.

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Before operating the Digital program editing function

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 83).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 84 to 87).

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 88).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function

Operation 1 Making the program (p. 90).

Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 91).

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

You can connect both the A/V connecting cable and the i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 73.

When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

in page 74.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied, follow steps (1) to (4)

below, to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Set the IR SETUP code

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/

VTR.

3 Press MENU to display the menu.

4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of

your VCR, then press the dial.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 78).

6-10

OT HERS

B E E P

ME L ODY

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

DEO ED

RE T URN

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

0:00:00:00

DEO ED

0:00:00:00

MARK

UNDO

ADJ TEST

i .

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ED I T SET

[

] :

"CUT-

END

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

TOT A L

SCENE

0:00:00:00

RETURN

[

]

END

[

] :

END

DEO ED

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

0:00:00:00

MARK

UNDO

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ED I T SET

ADJ TEST

"CUT-

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

TOT A L

SCENE

0:00:00:00

RETURN

[

] :

END

[

]

[

]

END

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

(2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

0:00:00:00

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

0:00:00:00

”

CU T

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

P AUS E

P AUS EMODE P AUS E

T E S T

REC

P B

T E S T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

(4)Confirming the VCR operation

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

"CUT-

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

RETURN

EXECUTE

COMPLETE

RETURN

[

]

[

]

END

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set the IR SETUP or the

PAUSEMODE again.

•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable)

When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the

procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input.

When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to

VCR/VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

6-8

OT HERS

B E E P

ME L ODY

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

DEO ED

RE T URN

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

0:00:00:00

DEO ED

0:00:00:00

MARK

UNDO

ADJ TEST

i .

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ED I T SET

[

] :

"CUT-

END

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

TOT A L

SCENE

0:00:00:00

RETURN

[

]

END

[

] :

END

DEO ED

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

"CUT-

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

MARK

UNDO

i .

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ED I T SET

ADJ TEST

"CUT-

"CUT-OUT"

I R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

TOT A L 0:00:00:00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

END

[

]

[

]

END

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR

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 record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording

pause.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the

indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(9) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the opening numerical value for each IN and the closing

numerical value for each OUT.

(10) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for each IN, and the

average of all the closing numerical values for each OUT.

(11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.

(12) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,

then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(13) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.

(14) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(15) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

V I DEO ED I T

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

0:00:00:00

S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

”

CU T

”

CU T

”

7,8

OU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

V I DEO ED I T

0:00:00:00

P AUS EMODE

S E T

T E S T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

RE T URN

E X ECU T E

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

END

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”

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”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

V I DEO ED I T

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0:00:00:00

[

END

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CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

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”

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”

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S E T UP

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P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

] :

V I DEO ED I T

0:00:00:00

V I DEO ED I T

[

0:00:00:00

MENU VEINDDEO ED I T

S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

COMP L E T E

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CU T

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T E S T

RE T URN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

END

[

] :

END

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 adjust the synchronization is recorded for

about 50 seconds.

•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds of lead before

starting the recording.

If you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

format for high-quality editing.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Operation 1: Making the program

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to 8.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set a maximum of 20 programs.

5,7

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

OT HERS

DEO ED

32 30 14

B E E P

MARK

UNDO

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

DEO ED

RE ADY

RE T URN

S E T

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

[

] :

END

[

] :

END

6,8,9

DEO ED

08 55 06

DEO ED

09 07 06

DEO ED

10 01 23

MARK

UNDO

OU T

MARK

UNDO

MARK

UNDO

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

S E T

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

TOT A L

SCENE

00 12 13

TOT A L

SCENE

00 47 12

[

] :

[

] :

[

] :

END

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The program mark is cleared and the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The program marks are cleared and the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 3.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Note

You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use the i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable).

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR.

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. 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.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDITING indicator

appears during editing on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

To stop dubbing during editing

Press x on your camcorder.

To quit the Digital program editing function

Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

– The tape has run out.

– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.

– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected)

– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected)

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

– The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made.

– i.LINK is selected but the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)

Recording from video

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can record a tape from a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a

recorder.

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to

DV IN/OUT and to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-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).

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (the default setting is LCD). Only SP mode is

available.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback.

The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.

3,4,5

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

S VIDEO

LANC

DV OUT

i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable) (optional)

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

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 may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen by pressing DISPLAY. The DV

IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing

– DCR-TRV140 only

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape using the

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) by specifying the insert start and end

points.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connections are the same as in “Recording from video” on page 93. Insert a cassette

containing the desired scene into the VCR.

This function is not available when the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not used.

[a]

[A]

[b]

[c]

[B]

[C]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be inserted

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the

VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in

memory.

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the

recording pause mode.

(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder

to start inserting the new scene.

Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your

camcorder automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in

memory is canceled.

REC

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 5 to erase the

ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a

malfunction.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

— PC Connection —

Viewing images using your computer

– USB Streaming (Windows users only)

– CCD-TRV608, 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 images recorded on

a tape to your computer, you can process or edit it by computer software and append it

to e-mail.

Using the USB Streaming function

•Installing the USB driver (p. 98).

•Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 101).

•Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 101).

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 an upgraded OS.

If you are using Windows 98, you cannot capture sounds.

CPU:

Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Minimum 200 MB available hard disk space for installation

1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for working area (depending on the file

size of editing the images)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors),

Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this

product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

The USB connector is provided as standard.

This function is not available on Macintosh.

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to a

single computer at the same time or when using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment used simultaneously, some equipment may

not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

•Pentium is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

•Furthermore, “™” or “®” are not mentioned in this manual.

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the

computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing

images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

Be sure to follow the steps before connecting the USB cable to your computer.

Connect the USB cable in step 8.

If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer was

connected to your camcorder before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB

driver following the procedure on page 99.

For Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP

users

XP users).

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appears.

(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. The USB driver installation starts.

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or 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 to the

USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.

Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware

Wizard starts.

To the USB connector

To the

(USB) jack

USB cable (supplied)

Computer

(9) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

the installation to complete without interrupting it.

If the “Files Needed” screen appears (Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP

users)

Set the CD-ROM on the CD-ROM driver then select “Browse....” t “My Computer”

t “ImageMixer” t “sonyhcb.sys”, and click the “OK” button.

The installation is completed, proceed to Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for

Sony” on page 101.

If you cannot install the USB driver

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installing the USB driver. Perform the following procedure to

correctly install the USB driver.

Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

To the USB connector

To the

(USB) jack

USB cable (supplied)

Computer

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or

VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608).

4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”

Windows XP:

Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab, and click

the “Device Manager” button.

If “System” is not in the control panel, the “Pick a Category” screen appears. In

this case, click “Switch to Classic View” instead.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab,

and click the “Device Manager” button.

Windows 98 SE/Windows Me:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click the “Device

Manager” tab.

5 Select the devices underlined in the illustrations below, and delete them.

Windows 98 SE

Windows Me

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP

100

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable.

7 Reboot your computer.

Step 2 Install the USB driver

Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB driver” on the page 98.

Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” to your computer. “PIXELA

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with your

camcorder. You can view video images easily on your camcorder, using your computer

with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

For Windows 2000 Professional users

For Windows XP users

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

While using your computer, close all running applications.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears.

If the application software screen does not appear, double-click “My

Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive). The application

software screen appears after a while.

(3) Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.

The language selection dialogue box appears.

(4) Select the language for installation.

(5) Follow the on-screen messages.

Follow the directions on the screen to install DirectX. DirectX 8.0 will be installed.

Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

For Windows 2000 Professional users

For Windows XP users

101

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

Viewing images

Viewing images recorded on a tape

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB

cable.

To the USB connector

To the

(USB) jack

USB cable (supplied)

Computer

(3) Connect the AC 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 Windows.

(7) Click the input mode button in the left side of Start-up screen.

(8) Select

Preview window

(9) Start playing back a tape on your camcorder. The images recorded on a tape

appears in the preview window.

102

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

Viewing images live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 101, and then connect the AC power

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 102.

The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview window.

Capturing images

Capturing still images

Preview window

Thumbnail list window

(1) Select

(2) Click

at the point to capture using the preview window. The captured

image appears on the thumbnail list window.

Capturing moving images

Preview window

Thumbnail list window

(1) Select

(2) Click

at the start point to capture and click

at the stop point to capture

using the preview window. The captured image appears on the thumbnail list

window.

103

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming

(Windows users only)

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.

•When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off

automatically after 3 minutes (DCR-TRV140)/5 minutes (CCD-TRV608).

•We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your

camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.

•Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured

into your computer.

If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installing the USB driver. Perform the procedure to correctly install

the USB driver (p. 98).

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart it.

Carry out the following operations after quitting the application:

– disconnect the USB cable

– turn on/off the power

Seeing the on-line help (operation manual) of ”PIXELA

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

“PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is provided with on-line help (operation

manual).

(1) Click

button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears.

(2) You can access the desired topics from the contents.

To close the on-line help

Click

located in the upper right corner of the “ImageMixer’s Manual” screen.

If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. Refer to the

information web site at: “http://www.imagemixer.com”.

Notes on using your computer

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

104

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing 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*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾mode, press MENU.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 106).

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM AE

E F F EC T

DCR-TRV140

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

CAMERA

VCR

I ME

COMMANDER

D I SP L AY

REC L AMP

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

AU TO SH T R

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

[

]

[

]

END

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I S P L A Y

REC L AMP

RET UR N

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

I ME

CAMERA

PLAYER

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

E F F EC T

P L A Y ER S E T

I ME

ED I T

TBC

COMMANDER

D I SP L AY

REC L AMP

RE TURN

DNR

[

]

[

]

END

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I SP L AY

REC L AMP

RE T URN

OF F

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I S P L A Y

REC L AMP

RE TURN

OF F

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I S P L A Y

REC L AMP

RE TURN

OF F

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

105

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET *¹⁾

PLAYER SET *²⁾

LCD/VF SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Depending on your camcorder model

The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.

Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.

The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

switch

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

Meaning

——

To suit your specific shooting requirement.

(p. 50)

CAMERA

P EFFECT

——

To add special effects like those in films or on the

TV to images. (p. 46, 64)

VCR*¹⁾

CAMERA

D EFFECT *¹⁾

To add special effects using the various digital

functions. (p. 47, 65)

VCR

CAMERA

AUTO SHTR *¹⁾z ON

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

OFF

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

D ZOOM

z OFF

40×

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is

CAMERA

carried out.

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

560×

z OFF

40×

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 560×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is

carried out.

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

460×

z OFF

40×

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 460×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is

carried out.

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

450×

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 450×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 26)

106

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

16:9WIDE

Mode

z OFF

Meaning

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9wide picture. (p. 41)

—

z OFF

CINEMA

To record in the CINEMA mode. (p. 41)

To record in the 16:9FULL mode.

To compensate for camera-shake.

16:9FULL

STEADYSHOT *⁶⁾z ON

CAMERA

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary

object with a tripod.

N.S.LIGHT

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function. (p. 30)

To cancel the NightShot Light function.

To deactivate Cut recording function.

CAMERA

OFF

FRAME REC *¹⁾z OFF

To activate Cut recording function. (p. 56)

To activate Interval recording function. (p. 54)

To deactivate Interval recording function.

INT. REC *¹⁾

z OFF

SET

To set waiting time and recording time for

Interval recording function. (p. 54)

Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only)

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

•SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON

in the menu settings, the

indicator flashes.*⁶⁾

If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140

only)

The SteadyShot off indicator

compensation for camera-shake.

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

*³⁾CCD-TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

*⁴⁾CCD-TRV108/TRV308 only

*⁵⁾CCD-TRV107 only

*⁶⁾CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

107

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

¹⁾HiFi SOUND z STEREO

VCR

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound

or a dual sound track tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

AUDIO MIX

—––

To adjust the balance between stereo 1 and

stereo 2.

VCR

ST1

ST2

²⁾EDIT

—

z OFF

PLAYER

To minimize picture deterioration when editing.

To correct jitter.

TBC

z ON

OFF

To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing

back a tape on which you have dubbed over and

recorded the signal of a TV game or similar

machine.

TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector.”

To reduce picture noise.

DNR

z ON

PLAYER

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement.

OFF

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”

Note on AUDIO MIX (DCR-TRV140 only)

When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/

TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

The “EDIT” item is returned to their default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

108

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

Mode

Meaning

—––

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR*¹⁾/

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following PLAYER*²⁾

bar.

CAMERA

To darken

To lighten

VCR*¹⁾/

LCD B. L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal.

PLAYER*²⁾

CAMERA

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen.

VCR*¹⁾/

LCD COLOR

—––

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar.

PLAYER*²⁾

CAMERA

To increase

intensity

To reduce

intensity

VCR*¹⁾/

VF B.L.*³⁾

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen

PLAYER*⁴⁾

CAMERA

normal.

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

Notes on VF B.L.*³⁾and LCD B.L.

•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

POWER

switch

Icon/item

REC MODE

Mode

z SP

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times*¹⁾/

twice*²⁾the SP mode.

AUDIO MODE*¹⁾z 12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo

sounds).

CAMERA

16BIT

To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality).

ORC TO SET*²⁾

—––

To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA

to get the best possible recording. Press

START/STOP to start adjustment. Your

camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the

tape condition and then returns to the standby

mode.

ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition.”

109

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

q REMAIN

Mode

Meaning

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

– for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

VCR*¹⁾/

PLAYER*²⁾

CAMERA

– for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

– for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in

VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾mode.

– for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators.

– for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾mode.

To always display the remaining tape bar.

DATA CODE*¹⁾z DATE/CAM

VCR

To display date, time and recording data

during playback.

DATE

To display date and time during playback.

Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

back the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders

or VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound.

•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that

you can get the most out of your camcorder.

•When you record in both the SP and LP modes on one tape, or you record some scenes

in the LP mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.*¹⁾

•Noise may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the

LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs.*²⁾

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system.*²⁾

Note on AUDIO MODE (DCR-TRV140 only)

When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

AUDIO MIX.

Notes on ORC setting (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

•Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, set the

setting.

•You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.

(i. e. the tape is write-protected)

•When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on

the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when

you continue recording from this section.

•To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu

settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.

*¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

110

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

CLOCK SET

Mode

Meaning

—––

To set the date or time. (p. 19)

To deactivate the USB Streaming function.

To activate the USB Streaming function.

CAMERA

USB STREAM*¹⁾z OFF

VCR*²⁾/

PLAYER*³⁾

CAMERA

AUTO DATE*⁴⁾z ON

To record the date for 10 seconds after

recording has started.

CAMERA

OFF

To cancel the auto date function.

LTR SIZE

z NORMAL

To display selected menu items in normal size.

VCR*²⁾/

PLAYER*⁴⁾

CAMERA

2×

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

LANGUAGE

z ENGLISH

To display the following information indicators

in English: REC, STBY, min, CAPTURE*²⁾,

END SEARCH, START, and VOL.

VCR*²⁾/

PLAYER*⁴⁾

CAMERA

FRANÇAIS

To display the information indicators in

French.

ESPAÑOL

To display the information indicators in

Spanish.

PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in

Portuguese.

To display the information indicators in

Chinese.

To display the information indicators in

Korean.

z ON

OFF

DEMO MODE

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

CAMERA

Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts

about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON,

“NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

*¹⁾CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

*²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

*³⁾CCD-TRV608 only

*⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

111

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

Mode

Meaning

—––

To set the clock to the local time.

CAMERA

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set the time

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the

originally set time.

BEEP

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

VCR*¹⁾/

PLAYER*²⁾

CAMERA

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel the melody and beep sound.

COMMANDER*³⁾z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

VCR*¹⁾/

PLAYER*⁴⁾

CAMERA

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

unintentional operation caused by other VCR’s

remote control.

VCR*¹⁾/

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder.

PLAYER*²⁾

CAMERA

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen, and in the viewfinder.

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT*¹⁾

z ON

OFF

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder when recording.

CAMERA

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording.

——

To make programs and perform video editing.

(p. 83)

VCR

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The AUDIO MIX*¹⁾, COMMANDER*³⁾and HiFi SOUND*¹⁾items are returned to their

default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

Recording a close-up picture

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set

REC LAMP to OFF.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only

112

— 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:ss:ss”

appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118.

In the recording mode

Symptom

START/STOP does not operate.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR*¹⁾/

PLAYER*²⁾.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 23)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 21, 22)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 22)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes*¹⁾/

5 minutes*²⁾.

The power goes off.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again. (p. 23)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 27)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 107)

The SteadyShot function does not

work.*³⁾

• 16:9WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.*¹⁾

c Set it to OFF.

• The wide mode is set to 16:9FULL.*⁴⁾

c Set it to OFF. (p. 107)

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Press FOCUS to return to the autofocus mode. (p. 53)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 53)

The x indicator flashes in the

• The video heads may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 130)

viewfinder.*²⁾

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 24)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

• This is not a malfunction.

Some tiny white spots appear on the

screen.*¹⁾

• The Slow Shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

(Continued on the following page)

113

Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

• 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.

c 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.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 29)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark

place. (p. 29)

The picture appears too bright, and

the subject does not appear on the

screen.

• The backlight function is working.

c Cancel it. (p. 29)

A horizontal black band appears

when shooting a TV screen or

computer screen.*³⁾

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 107)

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

³⁾CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

In the playback mode

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The picture does not appear on the

screen when playing back a tape.*¹⁾

• The tape is recorded in the Hi8

(analog) system.

/Standard 8 mm

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHG).

c Set it to VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾. (p. 33)

The playback button does not work.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 33)

The playback picture is not clear or

does not appear.*²⁾

• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.

c Adjust it. (p. 38)

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 108)

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 130)

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is

not clear or does not appear.*¹⁾

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 130)

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.*¹⁾

c Set it to STEREO. (p. 108)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 33)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.*¹⁾

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108)

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 69)

The date search does not work

correctly.*¹⁾

The new sound added to the

recorded tape is not heard.*¹⁾

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108)

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 18)

The end search function does not

work.

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work correctly.*¹⁾

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

The battery pack discharges quickly.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)

The remaining battery time

indicator does not indicate

the correct time.

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)

The power goes off although the

remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 13, 14)

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

• The power source is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 13, 18)

• The battery pack is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)

The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129)

The remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

(Continued on the following page)

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Others

Symptom

Easy Dubbing does not function.*¹⁾

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set

correctly.

c 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.

c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE,

according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation

with the IR TEST function. (p. 76)

Digital program editing does not

function.*²⁾

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Set the selector correctly, and check the connection

between the VCR and your camcorder. (p. 83)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment other than

of Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

c Keep the connection, and follow the procedure on

page 87.

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 91)

• The synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR is

not adjusted.

c Adjust the synchronization of the VCR. (p. 88)

You cannot install the USB driver.*³⁾

• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the

USB cable before installing the USB driver, so the driver

was not recognized by the computer.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver. (p. 99)

USB Streaming function does not

work.*³⁾

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver. (p. 99)

• Your computer’s operating system is Windows 98 or

earlier.

• The USB cable was not connected before starting up the

application software.

c Connect the USB cable before starting up the application

software. (p. 101)

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work.*⁴⁾

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 112)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the

+ – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 141)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 141)

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129)

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

No function works though the power • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

is on.

remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1

minute. Turn the power on (p. 13, 18). If the functions still

do not work, press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If

you press RESET, all the settings including the date and

time return to the default.) (p. 140)

While charging the battery pack, no

indicator appears or the indicator

flashes in the display window.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 18)

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

c Install it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

You cannot charge the battery pack

installed to your camcorder.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

The date or time indicator does not

appear, and the bars “– –:– –:– –”

appear.

• Set the date and time. (p. 19)

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

³⁾CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

LCD screen, viewfinder

or display window

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 ss)

will differ depending on the state of your

camcorder.

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 124)

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129)

• The video heads are dirty.

C:22:ss

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 130)

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

C:32:ss

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

E:20:ss

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the

following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

The video heads are dirty*¹⁾

Slow flashing:

– You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD

cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130)

The battery pack is dead or

nearly dead

Self-diagnosis display (p. 118)

Slow flashing:

– The battery pack is nearly dead.

(P. 14)

C:21:00

Depending on conditions, the

environment or the battery pack,

the warning indicator may flash,

even if there are 5 to 10 minutes

battery remaining.

Moisture condensation has

occurred*²⁾

Fast flashing:

– Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for

about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open. (p. 129)

Fast flashing:

– The battery pack is dead.

– The battery pack is completely

dead, and cannot be charged.*¹⁾

You need to eject the cassette*²⁾

Slow flashing:

Tape warning indicator

Slow flashing:

– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 22)

– The tape is near the end.

– No tape is inserted.*²⁾

– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red).*²⁾(p. 22)

Fast flashing:

– Moisture condensation has

occurred. (p. 129)

– The tape has run out.

– The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 118)

Fast flashing:

– The tape has run out.*²⁾

Tape/Battery pack warning

indicator*³⁾

Slow flashing:

– The battery pack is nearly dead.

– The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:

– The battery pack is dead.

– The tape has run out.*²⁾

*¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

*²⁾You hear the melody or beep sound.

*³⁾This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET

Set the date and time. (p. 19)

•FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 124)

BATTERY ONLY

•Q NO TAPE *¹⁾

Insert a cassette tape.

•

CLEANING CASSETTE *²⁾The video heads are dirty. (p. 130)

– CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

•Q TAPE END *¹⁾

The tape has reached the end.

•START/STOP KEY

Press START/STOP to activate the ORC setting. This

message is displayed in white. (p. 109)

•ORC

The ORC setting is working. This message is

displayed in white. (p. 109)

– DCR-TRV140 only

•Q Z TAPE END *¹⁾

The tape has reached the end.

•COPY INHIBIT *¹⁾

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright

control signal. (p. 121)

*¹⁾You hear the melody or beep sound.

*²⁾The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

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— Additional Information —

About video cassettes

– DCR-TRV140

What is the “Digital8 system”?

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8

video cassette.

/Digital8

Usable cassette tapes

We recommend using Hi8

/Digital8 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).

Note

Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back a Hi8

mm (analog) system machine.

/standard 8

is a trademark.

Playback system

You can play back tapes recorded only in the Digital8 system.

Tapes recorded in the Hi8

back with your camcorder.

/standard 8 mm (analog) system cannot be played

When you play back

Playing back on a PAL-recorded tape

You can play back tapes recorded in the PAL video system on the LCD screen*, if the

tape is recorded in the SP mode.

* The picture appears neither in the viewfinder nor on the TV.

When you play back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you

try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals

on the tape when it records.

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About video cassettes

When you play back a dual sound track tape

When you play back a tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in

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

Lch

Rch

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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About video cassettes

– CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Selecting the cassette type

You can use both Hi8

When you use a Hi8

and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder.

video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the

Hi8

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

video cassette in the LP mode, recording is

carried out in the standard 8 mm system.

If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder, the

playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has

been recorded.

This Hi8

system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was

developed to produce higher quality pictures.

You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8

system correctly on video

recorders/players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

is a trademark.

When you play back

The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, Hi8

or standard 8 mm are

automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The

quality of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP

mode.

Foreign 8 mm video

Because TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play

back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to “Using your camcorder abroad” (p. 128) to

check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder

and the AC adaptor/charger (optional).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until FULL appears indicating the battery pack is fully charged,

in the display window. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature

range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the

battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use

the battery pack longer:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91

optional).

•Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 optional).

•Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. Battery pack power is also consumed when your camcorder

is in the standby mode or playback is paused.

•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recording before the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the

battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that

the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that

the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as approximate.

•The E mark, indicating there is little remaining battery time, sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

How to store the battery 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.

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new

battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to storage and operating conditions, and

environment for each battery pack.

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About i.LINK

– DCR-TRV140 only

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What 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. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible

equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual

of the equipment to be connected.

About the Name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

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About i.LINK

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 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

“S100”.

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is “Mbps”?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

i.LINK Functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 74.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment .

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction

manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a]

[b]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with Video/Audio input jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,

Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,

United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 112 for more information.

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Maintenance information and

precautions

Moisture condensation

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. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation occurs

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

– You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

– You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

– You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

– You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance information

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

The video head may be dirty when:

– CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

– the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen or the x indicator flashes on the screen.

– playback pictures contain noise.

– playback pictures are hardly visible.

– playback pictures do not appear.

[a]: Slightly dirty

[b]: Very dirty

– DCR-TRV140

– mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

– playback pictures do not move.

– playback pictures are hardly visible.

– playback pictures do not appear.

– the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Note on video heads

When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads

with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If this is

the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder

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., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

– Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

– Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful with the lens.

•

Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Noise may occur on images.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

Built-in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140

only)

•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb

or shorten the life of the bulb.

•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may

cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

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Maintenance information and precautions

On handling 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 the power, operate the CAMERA and

VCR*¹⁾/PLAYER*²⁾sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes*¹⁾/5 minutes*²⁾

when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Connection to your personal computer (DCR-TRV140 only)

When recording an image processed or edited by your personal computer with the

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), use a new Hi8

/Digital8 tape.

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.

To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

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Maintenance information and precautions

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in the following instances:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface.

– In hot or humid locations.

– 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.

We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder at least once per month to

keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment for the charging function.

•To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact

with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

Note on dry batteries (CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only)

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.

– Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

– Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

– Do not use different types of batteries.

– Current drains from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

– Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

DCR-TRV140:

4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Approx. 460 000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/16 in.)

CCD-TRV107:

20× (Optical), 450× (Digital)

CCD-TRV108/TRV308:

20× (Optical), 460× (Digital)

CCD-TRV408/TRV608, DCR-

TRV140:

DV input/output (DCR-TRV140

only)

4-pin connector

USB jack (CCD-TRV608,

DCR-TRV140 only)

mini-B

Video camera

recorder

System

Video recording system

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning

FM system

DCR-TRV140:

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

Rotary heads, FM system

DCR-TRV140:

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization (DCR-TRV140 only):

12bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo

2), 16bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

8mm video format cassette

Hi8 or standard 8

DCR-TRV140:

Hi8/Digital8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using

120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video

cassette)

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

DCR-TRV140:

SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Fastforward/rewind time (using

120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video

cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Viewfinder

Electric Viewfinder (monochrome)

Image device

CCD-TRV107/TRV108:

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Approx. 270 000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 250 000 pixels)

CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608:

4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

LCD screen

Picture

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408, DCR-TRV140:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

CCD-TRV608:

20× (Optical), 560× (Digital)

7.5 cm (3 type)

Focal length

61.0 × 43.8 mm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)

3.6 – 72 mm (5/32 - 2 7/8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

CCD-TRV107/TRV108:

51.8 – 1 036 mm (2 - 40 6/8 in.)

CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608,

DCR-TRV140:

41 – 820 mm (1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608:

0.4 lx (lux) (F 1.4)

CCD-TRV107/TRV108,

DCR-TRV140:

Total dot number

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408, DCR-TRV140:

61 600 (280 × 220)

CCD-TRV608:

123 200 (560 × 220)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408:

2.6 W

1 lx (lux) (F 1.4)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

CCD-TRV608:

3.1 W

DCR-TRV140:

3.5 W

Input/output connectors

S video output

4-pin mini DIN

Viewfinder

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

1.9 W

DCR-TRV140:

2.8 W

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Recommended charging

temperature

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

90 × 102 × 197 mm

(3 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 7 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video output

AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kiloohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kiloohms)

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608:

Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

DCR-TRV140:

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

RFU DC OUT (CCD-TRV107/

TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

only)

Approx. 320 000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels)

Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm), DC5V

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Specifications

Mass (approx.)

Type

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408:

Lithium ion

850 g (1 lb 14 oz)

Design and specifications are

DCR-TRV140:

subject to change without notice.

860 g (1 lb 14 oz)

CCD-TRV608:

870 g (1 lb 14 oz)

main unit only

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308:

990 g (2 lb 3 oz)

CCD-TRV408/TRV608, DCR-

TRV140:

1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz)

including the battery pack

NP-FM30, Hi8/Digital8 cassette,

lens cap, and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

(w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

Battery pack

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

1 Eyecup

7 Power zoom lever (p. 26)

8 PHOTO button (p. 40)*²⁾

9 POWER switch (p. 14)

2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 27)

3 V BATT release lever (p. 13)

0 START/STOP button (p. 23)

qa DC IN jack (p. 14)

USB jack (p. 99)*¹⁾

5 OPEN button (p. 23)

qs Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 136)

6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 19, 105)

CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

DCR-TRV140 only

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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Identifying the parts and controls

qd Video control buttons (p. 33, 36)

x STOP (stop)

w; COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 29)*²⁾/

SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 29)*²⁾button

m REW (rewind)

wa NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29)

ws Display window (p. 142)

wd Camera recording lamp (p. 23)

wf Tripod receptacle (base)

N PLAY (playback)*

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

qf LIGHT button (p. 61)*¹⁾

qg Microphone (R)*²⁾

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 29, 79, 85)

qj Remote sensor (p. 141)*³⁾

qk Microphone (L)

ql z REC buttons (recording)*²⁾

* This button has a tactile dot.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾DCR-TRV140 only

³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only

137

Identifying the parts and controls

wg VOLUME +*/– buttons (p. 33)

wh Speaker

es END SEARCH button (p. 32)

ed Viewfinder (p. 27)

wj LCD screen (p. 24)

ef FADER button* (p. 44)

eg BACK LIGHT button (p. 29)

eh FOCUS button (p. 53)

ej MENU button* (p. 19, 105)

wk EXPOSURE button (p. 52)

wl TITLE button (p. 57, 59)

e; PB ZOOM button (p. 66)*¹⁾

EASY DUBBING button (p. 75)*²⁾

ea DISPLAY button (p. 34)

* This button has a tactile dot.

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

138

Identifying the parts and controls

CCD-TRV608

ek DATE button (p. 31)*¹⁾

el TIME button* (p. 31)*¹⁾

r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 24)*¹⁾

* This button has a tactile dot.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

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Identifying the parts and controls

ra Z EJECT button (p. 21)

rs Cassette compartment (p. 21)

rd Grip strap

rh Built-in light (p. 61)*¹⁾

rj A/V OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73)

rk RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor PC output)

jack (p. 39)*²⁾

rf RESET button (p. 117)

rg S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73)

rl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 74, 93)*³⁾

The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK

compatible.

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

¹⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

³⁾DCR-TRV140 only

140

Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder function

identically.

DCR-TRV140

CCD-TRV107/TRV408

RMT-814

RMT-708

1 PHOTO button (p. 40)

7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 67, 96)

8 START/STOP button (p. 23)

9 DATA CODE button (p. 34)

0 Power zoom button (p. 26)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 34)

3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 68, 70)

4 ./> buttons (p. 68, 70)

5 Tape transport buttons (p. 36)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

RMT-708

RMT-814

Notes on the Remote Commander

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes

1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid

unintentional operations. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR

2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR

with black paper.

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Identifying the parts and controls

Operation indicators

LCD screen and Viewfinder

Display window

FULL

40min

REC 0:00:00

M . F ADER

1 6 I DE

SEP I A

Z ERO S E T

MEMORY

DA T E

S E ARCH

DV I N

1 6 B I T

J U L

2 0 0 2

1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 AM

1 Recording mode indicator (p.23)/

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 23)/

Mirror mode indicator (p. 24)

Video control mode indicator (p. 36)

2 Format indicator (p. 28)*¹⁾

qg Tape counter indicator (p. 28)/

Time code indicator(p. 28)*¹⁾/

Self-diagnosis display indicator

(p. 118)/

3 Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 28)

Tape photo recording indicator

4 Zoom indicator (p. 26)/

(p. 28)*¹⁾

Exposure indicator (p. 52)

qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 28)

5 Fader indicator (p. 44)/

Digital effect indicator (p. 47, 65)*¹⁾

qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator

(p. 67, 96)*¹⁾

6 Wide mode indicator (p. 41)

qk Search mode indicator (p. 32, 68, 70)*¹⁾/

7 Picture effect indicator (p. 46, 64)

END SEARCH indicator (p. 32)*⁴⁾

8 Volume indicator (p. 33)/

Data code indicator (p. 34)*¹⁾

ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 30)/

SUPER NIGHTSHOT/COLOR SLOW

SHUTTER indicator (p. 30)*¹⁾

9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 50)

0 Backlight indicator (p. 29)

w; DV IN indicator (p. 94)*¹⁾

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 107)*²⁾

qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 53)

qd Built-in light indicator (p. 61)*³⁾

wa Audio mode indicator (p. 109)*¹⁾

ws AUTO DATE indicator (p. 20)*⁴⁾/

Date indicator (p. 20, 31)*⁴⁾

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Identifying the parts and controls

wd Time indicator (p. 19, 31)*⁴⁾

wf Warning indicators (p. 119)

wg Camera recording lamp (p. 23)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder

only.

wh FULL charge indicator (p. 14)

wj Tape counter indicator (p. 28)/

DATE or TIME indicator (p. 20, 31)*⁴⁾/

Time code indicator (p. 28)*¹⁾/

Self-diagnosis display indicator

(p. 118)

¹⁾DCR-TRV140 only

²⁾CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

³⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only

⁴⁾CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

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Index

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor ............... 14

Adjusting viewfinder .......... 27

AFM HiFi Sound................ 122

AUDIO MIX ....................... 108

AUDIO MODE ................... 109

A/V connecting cable

................................. 38, 72, 73

BACK LIGHT ....................... 29

Battery pack .......................... 13

BEEP .................................... 112

BOUNCE ............................... 43

i.LINK .............................. 74, 93

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ... 124

Infrared rays emitter

................................. 29, 79, 85

Interval recording ................ 54

LCD screen ........................... 24

LP mode ................................ 23

LUMINANCEKEY .............. 47

Self-diagnosis display ....... 118

Shoulder strap .................... 136

Skip scan ............................... 36

Slow playback ...................... 36

SLOW SHUTTER ................. 47

Standard 8 mm system ..... 121

STEADYSHOT ................... 107

Stereo tape .......................... 121

STILL ..................................... 47

STRIPE ................................... 43

Sub sound ........................... 108

Superimposing the date and

time ..................................... 31

SUPER NIGHTSHOT .......... 29

S VIDEO OUT jack .. 38, 72, 73

M, N

Main sound ......................... 108

Manual focus ........................ 53

Menu settings ..................... 105

Mirror mode ......................... 24

Moisture condensation ..... 129

Monaural............................... 39

MONOTONE ....................... 43

Mosaic fader ......................... 43

NIGHTSHOT ....................... 29

NTSC system ...................... 128

C, D

Charging battery .................. 14

Charging the built-in

rechargeable battery ....... 131

Clock set ................................ 19

Color Slow Shutter .............. 29

Data code .............................. 34

Date search ........................... 68

DEMO.................................. 111

Digital effect ................... 47, 65

Digital program editing ...... 83

Digital 8 system.................. 121

DISPLAY ............................... 34

DNR ..................................... 108

DOT ....................................... 43

Dual sound track tape ....... 122

Dubbing a tape ..................... 72

DV connecting cable............ 74

T, U, V

Tape counter indicator ........ 28

Tape PB ZOOM .................... 66

Tape photo recording .......... 40

TBC ...................................... 108

Telephoto .............................. 26

Time code .............................. 28

Title ........................................ 57

TRAIL .................................... 47

Transition .............................. 24

TV color systems ................ 128

USB Streaming ..................... 97

VF B.L. ................................... 27

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE ......................... 47

Operation indicators ......... 142

ORC ..................................... 109

OVERLAP ............................. 43

Photo scan ............................. 71

Photo search ......................... 70

Picture effect ................... 46, 64

Picture search ....................... 36

Playback pause..................... 36

PROGRAM AE.................... 50

W, X, Y, Z

E, F, G, H

Warning indicators ............ 119

Wide-angle............................ 26

Wide mode ........................... 41

WIPE ...................................... 43

WORLD TIME .................... 112

Write-protect tab .................. 22

Zero set memory ............ 67, 96

Zoom ..................................... 26

Easy Dubbing ...................... 75

EDIT ..................................... 108

END SEARCH ................ 32, 36

Exposure ............................... 52

FADER .................................. 43

Fade in/out........................... 43

FLASH MOTION................. 47

FOCUS................................... 53

Frame recording................... 56

Grip strap ............................ 140

Heads ................................... 130

HiFi SOUND ...................... 108

Hi8 system .......................... 121

Recording time ..................... 15

Recording and playback

systems ............................. 121

Recording mode ................... 23

Remaining battery time

indicator ............................. 28

Remaining tape indicator ... 28

Remote Commander ......... 141

Remote sensor .................... 137

RESET .................................. 117

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