Sony VCR CCD TRV408 User Manual

3-072-314-13 (1)

Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

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. CCD-TRV

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

CCD-TRV608

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608

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Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.

Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

CCD-TRV608

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

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:

—

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.

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.

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Ma in Fe a t u re s

Ta kin g m o vin g im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m b a ck

• Recording a picture (p. 19)

• Playing back a tape (p. 29)

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n yo u r co m p u t e r*

• Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 59)

• Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 59)

Ot h e rs

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 25)

• NightShot (p. 26)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 38)

• Built-in light* (p. 46)

• Manual exposure (p. 40)

Functions to give images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 22)

The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom

power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

• FADER (p. 35)

• Picture effect (p. 37)

• TITLE (p. 42)

Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings

• Manual focus (p. 41)

Functions to use in editing in the recording mode

• Wide mode (p. 33)

• Date and time (p. 16)

• ORC [MENU] (p. 70)

Function to use after recording

• Easy Dubbing (p. 51)

Function to make transition smooth

• END SEARCH (P.28)

* CCD-TRV608 only

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608 only

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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

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

Ed it in g

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 49

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e ............................. 6

Dubbing a tape easily

– Easy dubbing ............................... 51

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Using this manual ................................... 8

Checking supplied accessories............ 10

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11

Installing the battery pack ............ 11

Charging the battery pack ............. 12

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 18

PC Co n n e ct io n (CCD-TRV608

o n ly)

Viewing images using your computer

– USB Streaming

(Windows users only) ................. 59

Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r

Changing the menu settings................ 67

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Recording a picture ............................... 19

Types of trouble

Shooting backlit subjects

and their solutions.......................... 73

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 25

Self-diagnosis display ........................... 77

Warning indicators and messages ...... 78

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot ............................... 26

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures ................................ 27

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

Checking the recording

About video cassettes ........................... 80

– END SEARCH ............................. 28

About the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack ..................................... 81

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 83

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

Maintenance information and

Playing back a tape ............................... 29

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 32

precautions ...................................... 84

Specifications ......................................... 89

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g

Op e ra t io n s

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Identifying the parts and controls ...... 91

Index ....................................................... 98

Using the wide mode ........................... 33

Using the fader function ...................... 35

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 37

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 38

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 40

Focusing manually ................................ 41

Superimposing a title ........................... 42

Making your own titles ........................ 44

Using the built-in light

(CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/

TRV608 only) .................................. 46

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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

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

information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 15)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with

its v mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 18)

1Open the lid of the

2Insert a cassette

into the cassette

compartment

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

cassette compartment,

and press Z EJECT.

The cassette

mark

with its window

facing out and the

write-protect tab

on the cassette up.

on the cassette

compartment. The

cassette compartment

automatically goes

down.

compartment opens

automatically.

EJECT

Close the lid of the

cassette compartment.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 19)

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.

View finder

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. 23).

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. 16).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 29)

2Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

1Set the POWER

switch to PLAYER

while pressing the

small green button.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or

the battery pack.

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— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

The instructions in this manual are for the five models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV608 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, “CCD-TRV608

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.

Types of differences

CCD-

TRV107

TRV108

TRV308

TRV408

TRV608

Digital Zoom

LCD Screen

450×

6.2 cm

460×

6.2 cm

460×

6.2 cm

560×

6.2 cm

560×

7.5 cm

(2.5 type)

(3 type)

Built-in light

Remote sensor

SteadyShot

—

USB Streaming

VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight)

z Provided

— Not provided

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Usin g t h is m a n u a l

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

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

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)

• 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.

How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, 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 w ay.

• 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 ]

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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

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

1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCD-

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32)

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19, 95)

TRV107/ TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er

adaptor (1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 15)

3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12)

8 USB Cable (CCD-TRV608 only) (1)

(p. 59)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408

only) (2) (p. 96)

9 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver)

(CCD-TRV608 only) (1) (p. 60)

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

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

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In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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

V BATT release lever

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Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

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

See page 81 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.

Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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

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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.

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 w indow in the follow ing cases:

– The AC power adaptor 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 betw een

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

If the pow er goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the

battery pack has enough pow er to operate

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

indicator is correct.

Ch a rg in g t im e

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)

Re co rd in g t im e

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

165

265

540

640

820

955

120

195

400

465

600

695

145

105

NP-FM70

295

220

NP-QM71

350

255

NP-FM90

450

330

NP-FM91/ QM91

525

380

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CCD-TRV608

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

165

265

540

640

820

955

100

160

335

390

505

585

145

NP-FM70

295

185

NP-QM71

350

215

NP-FM90

450

275

NP-FM91/ QM91

525

320

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.

Pla yin g t im e

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

120

195

400

465

600

695

175

280

570

675

865

1010

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91

CCD-TRV608

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

100

160

335

390

505

585

175

280

570

675

865

1010

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91

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

Approximate continuous 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.

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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t

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.

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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

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 REAM

AU TO DA T E

S E T UP MENU

– –

– – :– –

C L OCK S E T

US B S T REAM

AU TO DA T E

C L OCK S E T

US B S T REAM

AU TO DA T E

2002 J AN

L T R

Z E

L T R

Z E

L T R

Z E

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

12 00 AM

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

US B S T REAM

AU TO DA T E

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

J U L

2002

2:30:00 PM

US B S T REA

AU TO DA T E

2002 J U L

L T R

Z E

L T R

Z E

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

L ANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RE T URN

2002 J AN

12 30 PM

[

]

[

]

END

12 00 AM

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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e

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.

The year changes as follow s:

. . . .

t 2079 T

t 1995 T

t 2002 T

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. 16). 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

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.

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St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

When you want to record in the Hi8

system, use Hi8

video cassettes.

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11).

(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 e je ct a ca sse t t e

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.

• 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.

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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. 11 to 18).

(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 recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.

To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

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

viewfinder.

REC 0:00:01

40min

Recording

lamp

Microphone

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. 70). In the LP mode, you can

record twice 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.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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 5 minutes w hile 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

chainging 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.

To set the counter to 0:00:00

Press COUNTER RESET (p. 94).

Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n

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.

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.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

During recording in the mirror mode

DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.

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.

Ad ju st in g t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e LCD scre e n

(1) In CAMERA mode, select LCD BRIGHT in

in the menu settings (p. 69).

(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. 69).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Aft e r re co rd in g

(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 only)

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

accidentally.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

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 greater 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. 68).

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.

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.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

To re co rd p ict u re s w it h t h e vie w fin d e r

– Ad ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r

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.

View finder backlight (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

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

(p. 69).

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Remaining battery time indicator

Hi8 format indicator

This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.

Recording mode indicator/Mirror mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

Tape counter indicator

REC 0:00:01

40min

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record

or play back for a while.

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.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – 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 w hen shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk – Nig h t Sh o t

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.

OFF

NIGHTSHOT

Infrared rays

emitter

Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t

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. 68).

Notes

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

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• 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 follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

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).

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Su p e rim p o sin g t h e d a t e a n d t im e o n p ict u re s

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.

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. 16).

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.

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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g – 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 after you record.

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.

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— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 PLAYER 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. (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only)

PLAY

REW

VOLUME

CCD-TRV408

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408

only) supplied with your camcorder.

The indicators appear on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

CCD-TRV408

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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

To vie w a st ill im a g e (p la yb a ck p a u se )

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

To a d va n ce t h e t a p e

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

To re w in d t h e t a p e

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

To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )

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

button.

To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g o r

re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

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

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

(CCD-TRV107/TRV408 o n ly)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,

press N.

To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)

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

played back and the playback stops.

In the various playback modes

Sound is muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

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

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

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

When you play back a tape in reverse

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

malfunction.

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only

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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n 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. 15). 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.

Yellow

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Black

If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o 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.

To co n n e ct t o a TV w it h o u t Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of your

TV and the RFU adaptor.

If yo u r TV is a st e re o t yp e

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. 72). Then press DISPLAY on

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

again.

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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

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 the

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]

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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

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

(p. 68).

in the menu settings

To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e

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

If the w ide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings

when the SteadyShot function is working,

not function.

flashes and the SteadyShot function does

In the w ide mode

You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.

Date or time indicator

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

wide-screen TVs.

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.

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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

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

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

STRIPE

BOUNCE

(Fade in only)

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.

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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

(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 t BOUNCE*

no indicator T MONOTONE T

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

* Fade in only

(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 ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

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

The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out

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

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing 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

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

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

TV.

PASTEL [a ] :

The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

NEG.ART [b ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture is sepia.

B&W :

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

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

MOSAIC [d ] : The picture is mosaic.

SLIM [e ] :

The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [f] : The picture expands horizontally.

(1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings (p. 68).

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

PUSH EXEC dial.

MANUA L S E T

O F F

PROGRAM AE

E F F E C T

RETURN

P A S T E L

NEG

S E P

.AR T

B &

SO L AR

Z E

MOS A

S L I M

S T RE T CH

[

]

END

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

You can select the 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.

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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

(1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in

in the menu settings (p. 68).

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

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

MANUAL SET

AU TO

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

RETURN

S POT L I GH T

POR T RA

S POR T S

B E ACH& S K

SUNS E TMOON

L ANDSCA P E

[

]

END

To ca n ce l t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

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.

• While using the PROGRAM AE function, you cannot select the bounce function with

FADER.

• 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

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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly

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 re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

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

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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

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 re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

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 follow ing indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 44). 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

TITLE

OUR

EDD

V ACA T

[

]

T L E

END

PRE S E T

T L E

PRE S E T

T L E

HE L L O

HA P P Y

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

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

OUR

EDD

OUR

WEDD

V ACA T

T HE END

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

T L E

END

T L E

END

PRE S E T

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

OUR

EDD

VACATION

V ACA T

T HE END

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

T L E

END

T L E

END

Z E

SMA L L

T I T L E

Z E

L ARGE

VACATION

[

]

T L E

END

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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g

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 se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le

If you want to change the language, select

language and return to step 2.

before step 2. Then select the desired

Note

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 w hile 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 the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose

position 8 nor 9.

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title w hile 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.

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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 PLAYER mode, press TITLE.

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

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 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

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END

T L E

END

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T L E S E T

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RE T URN

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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

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 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile 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 PLAYER 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.

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– CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 o n ly

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 t u rn o ff t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Press LIGHT repeatedly, until no indicator appears on the screen.

To t u rn o n t h e b u ilt -in lig h t a u t o m a t ica lly

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 w indow and

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

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use w ith 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 w hen not in use.

When you press LIGHT

The indicator changes as follows:

no indicator

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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), the built-in light is blocked and may not

illuminate the subject properly.

Re p la cin g t h e b u lb

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.

No t e

Be sure to align the

tab w ith the groove

w hen inserting.

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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.

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Du b b in g a t a p e

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

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 follow ing buttons:

– DISPLAY on your camcorder

– DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only)

(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 PLAYER.

(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.

Yellow

S VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

Black

: Signal flow

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Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

To p re ve n t d e t e rio ra t io n o f p ict u re s w h e n d u b b in g

Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm , Hi8

, Digital 8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

Betamax , ED Betamax

, mini DV , or DV

If your VCR is a stereo type

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.

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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. 44). Select the desired color, size, and

background color of titles.

Usin g t h e Ea sy Du b b in g fu n ct io n

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 51).

Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder (p. 52 to 55).

Step 3 Selecting the title (p. 56).

Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 57).

Step 5 Performing Easy Dubbing (p. 58).

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.

St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

Connect the devices as illustrated in page 49.

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm , Hi8

, Digital 8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

Betamax , ED Betamax

, 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.

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St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h yo u r ca m co rd e r

You can control the VCR by wireless remote control.

(1) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e 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 DUB

E ND

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODEb PAUSE

TEST

REC

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y DUB

E ND

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S T A R T

0:00:00

L E S E L

M O D E S E L

SETUP

EASY DUBBING

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y DUB

E ND

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.

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(2) Se t t in g t h e IR SETUP co d e

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. 54).

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 DUB

END

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 DUB

END

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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.

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(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

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)

(4) Co n firm in g t h e VCR o p e ra t io n

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 DUB

E ND

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 DUB

E ND

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.

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St e p 3: Se le ct in g t h e t it le

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. 44).

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

M O D E S E L

E T U

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 DUB

E ND

E A S Y DUB

E ND

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

E A S Y D U B B I N G

L E S E L

0:00:00

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 DUB

E ND

E A S Y DUB

E ND

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

0:00:00

SMA L L

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

0:00:00

EASY DUBBING

L ARGE

HELLO!

[

]

E A S Y DUB

E ND

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

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St e p 4: Se le ct in g t h e d u b b in g m o d e

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

SETUP

0:00:00

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y DUB

E ND

E A S Y D U B B I N G

START

0:00:00

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SETUP

NORMAL

PREVIEW

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y DUB

E ND

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St e p 5: Pe rfo rm in g Ea sy Du b b in g

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 w hen:

– 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 w hen:

START is not carried out.

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— PC Co n n e ct io n —

Vie w in g im a g e s u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

– USB St re a m in g (Win d o w s u se rs o n ly)

– CCD-TRV608 o n ly

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.

Usin g t h e USB St re a m in g fu n ct io n

• Installing the USB driver (p. 60 to 63).

• Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 63).

• Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 63 to 66).

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

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.

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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.

In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

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 w as

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

driver follow ing the procedure on page 61.

For Window s 98 SE, Window s Me, Window s 2000 Professional and Window s XP

users

Windows 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.

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(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 PLAYER.

(7) Select USB STREAM to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 71).

(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 (Window s 2000 Professional and Window s 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 63.

If yo u ca n n o t in st a ll t h e USB d rive r

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

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3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or

PLAYER.

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

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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 60.

In st a llin g “ PIXELA Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

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 Window s 2000 Professional users

For Window s 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.

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s w it h “ PIXELA Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

For Window s 2000 Professional users

For Window s XP users

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View ing 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 PLAYER.

(5) Select USB STREAM to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 71).

(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.

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View ing images live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 64, 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 64.

The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview window.

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s

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.

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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 5 minutes.

• 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. 60).

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart it.

Carry out the follow ing operations after quitting the application:

– disconnect the USB cable

– turn on/ off the power

Se e in g t h e o n -lin e h e lp (o p e ra t io n m a n u a l) o f ” PIXELA

Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

“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 Ver1.0 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”.

No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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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 PLAYER 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. 68).

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

PLAYER

E F F EC T

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

E F F EC T

P L A Y E R S E T

ED I T

I ME

TBC

COMMANDER

D I SP L AY

REC L AMP

DNR

[

]

[

]

END

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I S P L A Y

REC L AMP

RE T URN

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

I ME

OT HERS

OR L D

BEEP

I ME

COMMANDER

D I SP L AY

REC L AMP

RE TURN

OT HERS

OR L D

I ME

BEEP

COMMANDER

D I S P L A Y

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 m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r

Press MENU.

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Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

PLAYER SET

LCD/ VF SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Depending on your camcorder model

The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m 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

sw itch

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

Meaning

——

To suit your specific shooting requirement.

(p. 38)

CAMERA

P EFFECT

D ZOOM

——

To add special effects like those in films or on the

TV to images. (p. 37)

z OFF

If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and

up to 20× is carried out.

If you set to 40×/560×, digital zoom is activated

and more than 20× to 40×/ 560× is performed

digitally. (p. 22)

40×

560×

(CCD-TRV408/ TRV608 only)

z OFF

If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and

up to 20× is carried out.

If you set to 40×/460×, digital zoom is activated

and more than 20× to 40×/ 460× is performed

digitally. (p. 22)

40×

460×

(CCD-TRV108/ TRV308 only)

z OFF

If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and

up to 20× is carried out.

If you set to 40×/450×, digital zoom is activated

and more than 20× to 40×/ 450× is performed

digitally. (p. 22)

40×

450×

(CCD-TRV107 only)

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

CINEMA

16:9FULL

To record in the CINEMA mode. (p. 33)

To record in the 16:9FULL mode.

To compensate for camera-shake.

STEADYSHOT* z ON

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. 26)

To cancel the NightShot Light function.

CAMERA

OFF

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Notes on the SteadyShot function*

• 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.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function*

The SteadyShot off indicator

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

* CCD-TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608 only

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

EDIT

Mode

z OFF

Meaning

—

PLAYER

To minimize picture deterioration when editing.

To correct jitter.

TBC

z ON

OFF

PLAYER

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.”

DNR

z ON

To reduce picture noise.

PLAYER

OFF

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement.

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”

In more than 5 minutes after removing the pow er source

The “EDIT” item is returned to their default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

Mode

Meaning

—––

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with PLAYER

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following CAMERA

bar.

To darken

To lighten

LCD B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. PLAYER

CAMERA

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen.

LCD COLOR

—––

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the

PLAYER

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar. CAMERA

To increase

intensity

To reduce

intensity

VF B.L.*

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal.

BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder.

PLAYER

CAMERA

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Notes on VF B.L.* 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.

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608 only

POWER

Icon/item

REC MODE

Mode

z SP

Meaning

sw itch

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to twice the SP

mode.

ORC TO SET

—––

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.”

q REMAIN

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.

PLAYER

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

PLAYER 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 PLAYER mode.

To always display the remaining tape bar.

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.

• Noise may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the

LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs.

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system.

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Notes on ORC setting

• 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 second 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.

POWER

Icon/item

CLOCK SET

Mode

——

Meaning

sw itch

To set the date or time. (p. 16)

CAMERA

AUTO DATE

z ON

To record the date for 10 seconds after

recording has started.

OFF

z OFF

To cancel the auto date function.

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

To deactivate the USB Streaming function.

To activate the USB Streaming function.

To display selected menu items in normal size.

PLAYER

CAMERA

z NORMAL

2×

PLAYER

CAMERA

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

LANGUAGE

z ENGLISH

To display the following information indicators

in English: min, STBY, REC, VOL,

END SEARCH and START.

PLAYER

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.

DEMO MODE

z ON

OFF

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.

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POWER

sw itch

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

PLAYER

CAMERA

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel the melody and beep sound

COMMANDER* z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

PLAYER

CAMERA

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

unintentional operations caused by other

VCR’s remote controls.

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder

PLAYER

CAMERA

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen, and in the viewfinder

REC LAMP

z ON

To light up the recording lamp at the front of

your camcorder when recording

CAMERA

OFF

To turn the recording lamp off so that the

subject is not aware of the recording

In more than 5 minutes after removing the pow er source

The “COMMANDER”* item is returned to the default setting.

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 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.

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only

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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 77.

In t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19)

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 29)

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

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)

• 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. 84)

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again. (p. 19)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 23)

The SteadyShot function does not

work.*

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 68)

• The wide mode is set to 16:9FULL.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 68)

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

The autofocusing function does not

work.

c Press FOCUS to return to the autofocus mode. (p. 41)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 41)

• The video heads may be dirty.

The x indicator flashes in the

viewfinder.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 85)

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20)

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• 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.

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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. 71)

The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

unnatural colors.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 26)

The picture appears too bright, and

the subject does not appear on the

screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF or use the NightShot function in a dark

place. (p. 26)

• The backlight function is working.

c Cancel it. (p. 25)

A horizontal black band appears

when shooting a TV screen or

computer screen.*

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 68)

* CCD-TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608 only

In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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 PLAYER. (p. 29)

The playback button does not work.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 29)

The playback picture is not clear or

does not appear.

• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.

c Adjust it. (p. 32)

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 69)

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 85)

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29)

In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

The power does not turn on.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 15)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

The battery pack discharges quickly.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

The remaining battery time indicator

does not indicate the correct time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the

indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

(p. 11, 12)

The power goes off although the

remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

• The power source is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 15)

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

• The battery pack is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 70)

The remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Your VCR and/ or video camera recorder is not set

correctly.

Easy Dubbing does not function.

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. 51)

• 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. 52 to 55)

(continued on the following page)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

You cannot install the USB driver.*

• 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. 60)

USB Streaming function does not

work*

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver. (p. 61 to 63)

• 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. 63)

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work.*

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 72)

• 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. 96)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 96)

The date or time indicator does not

appear, and the bars

• Set the date and time. (p. 16)

“--:--:--” appear.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

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.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about

1 minute. Turn the power on. (p. 19) 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. 95)

No function works though the power

is on.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 15)

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

c Install it properly.

While charging the battery pack, no

indicator appears or the indicator

flashes in the display window.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

You cannot charge the battery pack

installed to your camcorder.

* CCD-TRV608 only

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

LCD scre e n , vie w fin d e r

o r d isp la y w in d o w

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. 81)

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

• The video heads are dirty.

C:22:ss

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 85)

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

C:32:ss

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

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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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the

following:

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

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

The video heads are dirty

Slow flashing:

– You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD

cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85)

The battery pack is dead or

nearly dead

Self-diagnosis display (p. 77)

Slow flashing:

– The battery pack is nearly dead.

(P. 12)

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*

Fast flashing:

– Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for

about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open. (p. 84)

Fast flashing:

– The battery pack is dead.

– The battery pack is completely

dead, and cannot be charged.

You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 18)

Tape w arning indicator

Slow flashing:

– The tape is near the end.

– No tape is inserted.*

– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red).* (p. 18)

Fast flashing:

– Moisture condensation has

occurred. (p. 84)

– The tape has run out.

– The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 77)

Fast flashing:

– The tape has run out.*

Tape/Battery pack w arning

indicator*

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.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

* This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time. (p. 16)

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 81)

BATTERY ONLY

• Q NO TAPE*

Insert a cassette tape.

• Q TAPE END*

The tape has reached the end.

The video heads are dirty. (p. 85)

•

CLEANING CASSETTE*

• START/ STOP KEY

Press START/ STOP to activate the ORC setting. This

message is displayed in white. (p. 70)

• ORC

The ORC setting is working. This message is

displayed in white. (p. 70)

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

* The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

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— Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n —

Ab o u t vid e o ca sse t t e s

Se le ct in g t h e ca sse t t e t yp e

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.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

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.

Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o

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. 83) to

check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

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.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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 that 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.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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 a 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 a 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.

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• 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.

Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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.

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Ba t t e ry 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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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

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.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 72 for more information.

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p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

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 m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rs

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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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n

Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

The video head may be dirty when:

– 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

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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Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry in yo u r ca m co rd e r

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 pack if the battery pack 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.

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• 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.

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Bu ilt -in lig h t (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 o n ly)

• 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.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

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.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and

PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes 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.

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

• 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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Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• 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.

Ba t t e ry p a ck

• 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.

No t e o n d ry b a t t e rie s (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 o n ly)

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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Sp e cifica t io n s

Minimum illumination

CCD-TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608:

0.4 lx (lux) (F 1.4)

CCD-TRV107/ TRV108:

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.

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

CCD-TRV107/ TRV108/ TRV308/

TRV408: 2.6 W

CCD-TRV608: 3.1 W

Viewfinder

1.9 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)

Mass (approx.)

CCD-TRV107/ TRV108/ TRV308/

TRV408:

850 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)

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Syst e m

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning

FM system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

8mm video format cassette

Hi8 or standard 8

Recording/playback time (using

120 min. Standard 8/Hi8 video

cassette)

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using

120 min. Standard 8/Hi8 video

cassette)

In p u t /o u t p u t co n n e ct o rs

S video output

4-pin mini DIN

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 (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/ Monaural

minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)

RFU DC OUT

Mini-mini jack (ø 2.5 mm)

DC 5V

USB jack (CCD-TRV608 only)

mini-B

Approx. 5 min.

View finder

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:

4.5mm (1/ 4 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 320 000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 200 000 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:

20× (Optical), 560× (Digital)

Focal length

CCD-TRV408/ TRV608:

1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz)

including the battery pack

NP-FM30, 120 min. Hi8 cassette,

lens cap and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 10.

LCD scre e n

Picture

CCD-TRV107/ TRV108/ TRV308/

TRV408:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)

CCD-TRV608:

7.5 cm (3 type)

61.0 × 43.8 mm (2 1/ 2 × 1 3/ 4 in.)

Total dot number

CCD-TRV107/ TRV108/ TRV308/

TRV408:

61 600 (280 × 220)

CCD-TRV608:

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Pow er requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er 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.)

123 200 (560 × 220)

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:

41 - 820 mm (1 5 / 8 - 32 3 / 8 in.)

Color temperature

Ge n e ra l

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Auto

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Ba t t e ry p a ck

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)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Ca m co rd e r

1 Eyecup

6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67)

2 View finder lens adjustment lever

7 Pow er zoom lever (p. 22)

8 POWER sw itch (p. 19)

(p. 23)

3 V BATT release lever (p. 11)

9 START/STOP button (p. 19)

0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 15)

USB connector (p. 61)

(CCD-TRV608 only)

qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91)

5 OPEN button (p. 19)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

qs Video control buttons (p. 29, 31)

x STOP (stop)

qh Remote sensor (p. 96)

(CCD-TRV107/ TRV408 only)

m REW (rewind)

qj NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 26)

qk Display w indow (p. 97)

ql Microphone (p. 19)

N PLAY (playback)*

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

qd LIGHT button (p. 46)

(CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/

TRV608 only)

w; Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/ 32 in.).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

qf Recording lamp (p. 19)

qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 26)

* This button has a tactile dot.

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wa VOLUME +*/– buttons (p. 29)

ws Speaker

wk END SEARCH button (p. 28)

wl View finder (p. 23)

wd LCD screen (p. 19)

e; FADER button* (p. 35)

ea BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)

es FOCUS button (p. 41)

ed MENU button* (p. 67)

wf EXPOSURE button (p. 40)

wg TITLE button (p. 42, 44)

wh EASY DUBBING button (p. 51)

wj DISPLAY button (p. 30)

* This button has a tactile dot.

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ef DATE button (p. 27)

eg TIME button* (p. 27)

eh COUNTER RESET button (p. 20)

* This button has a tactile dot.

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

ej Z EJECT button (p. 18)

ek Cassette compartment (p. 18)

el Grip strap

rs Built-in light (p. 46)

(CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/

TRV608 only)

rd A/V OUT jack (p. 32, 49)

r; RESET button (p. 76)

ra S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 32, 49, 51)

rf RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 32)

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

— CCD-TRV107/TRV408 o n ly

The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 Transmitter

3 DISPLAY button (p. 30)

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

4 START/STOP button (p. 19)

5 Pow er zoom button (p. 22)

2 Tape transport buttons (p. 31)

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

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

remote control 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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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r

Disp la y w in d o w

FULL

40min

REC 0:00:00

M . F ADER

C I NEMA

SEP I A

END

S E ARCH

J U L

1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6

2 0 0 2

1 Recording mode indicator (p. 70)/

qg Tape counter indicator (p. 24)/

Self-diagnosis display indicator

(p. 77)

Mirror mode indicator (p. 20)

2 Hi8 format indication (p. 24)

qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 24)

qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 28)

qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26)

3 Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 24)

4 Zoom indicator (p. 22)/

Exposure indicator (p. 40)

ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 17)/

5 Fader indicator (p. 35)

Date indicator (p. 16, 27)

6 Wide mode indicator (p. 33)

7 Picture effect indicator (p. 37)

8 Volume indicator (p. 29)

9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 38)

0 Backlight indicator (p. 25)

w; Time indicator (p. 16, 27)

wa Warning indicators (p. 78)

ws Recording lamp (p. 19)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder

only.

wd FULL charge indicator (p. 12)

qa SteadyShot off indicator* (p. 69)

wf Tape counter indicator (p. 24)/

DATE or TIME indicator (p. 16, 27)/

Self-diagnosis display indicator

(p. 77)

qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 41)

qd Built-in light indicator* (p. 46)

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/

* CCD-TRV308/ TRV408/ TRV608 only

Video control mode indicator (p. 31)

* CCD-TRV107/ TRV308/ TRV408/

TRV608 only

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In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor ............... 15

Adjusting viewfinder .......... 23

A/ V connecting

cable ........................ 32, 49, 55

BACK LIGHT ....................... 25

Battery pack .......................... 11

BEEP ...................................... 72

BOUNCE ............................... 35

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ..... 81

Infrared rays emitter ........... 26

LCD screen ........................... 20

LP mode ................................ 70

Self-diagnosis display ......... 77

Shoulder strap ...................... 91

Skip scan ............................... 31

Slow playback ...................... 31

Standard 8 mm system ....... 80

SteadyShot ............................ 68

STRIPE ................................... 35

Superimposing the date and

time ..................................... 27

S VIDEO OUT jack ... 32, 49, 51

M, N

Manual focus ........................ 41

Menu settings ....................... 67

Mirror mode ......................... 20

Moisture condensation ....... 84

MONOTONE ....................... 35

Mosaic fader ......................... 35

NightShot .............................. 26

NTSC system ........................ 83

C, D

Charging battery .................. 12

Charging the built-in

T, U, V

rechargeable battery ......... 86

Clock set ................................ 16

DEMO .................................... 71

DISPLAY ............................... 30

Dubbing a tape ..................... 49

DNR ....................................... 69

Tape counter indicator ........ 24

TBC ........................................ 69

Telephoto .............................. 22

Title ........................................ 42

Transition .............................. 20

TV color systems .................. 83

USB Streaming ..................... 59

VF B.L. ................................... 23

O, P, Q

Operation indicators ........... 97

ORC ....................................... 70

Picture effect ......................... 37

Picture search ....................... 31

Playback pause ..................... 31

PROGRAM AE.................... 38

Easy Dubbing ....................... 51

EDIT ....................................... 69

END SEARCH ...................... 28

Exposure ............................... 40

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators .............. 78

Wide-angle ............................ 22

Wide mode ........................... 33

WORLD TIME ...................... 72

Write-protect tab .................. 18

Zoom ..................................... 22

Recording and playback

F, G, H

systems ............................... 80

Recording mode ................... 70

Recording time ..................... 13

Remaining battery time

indicator ............................. 24

Remaining tape indicator ... 24

Remote Commander ........... 96

Remote sensor ...................... 92

RESET .................................... 95

RFU adaptor ......................... 32

Fade in/ out ........................... 35

FADER .................................. 35

FOCUS................................... 41

Grip strap .............................. 95

Heads ..................................... 85

Hi8 system ............................ 80

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