3-072-317-14 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. -TRV Serial No. Model No. ACSerial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam VisionTM . With your Digital Handycam/Handycam VisionTM, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam VisionTM is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in the U.S.A. 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: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV140 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ, 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Taking moving images, and playing them back •Recording a picture (p. 23) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40)*1) •Playing back a tape (p. 33) Capturing images on your computer (CCD-TRV608, DCRTRV140 only) •Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97) •Viewing images live from your camcorder (p. 97) Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) Functions to use in editing in the recording mode •Wide mode (p. 41) •Date and time (p. 19)*4) •ORC [MENU] (p.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 Monaural Stereo or 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 141)*1) RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408 RMT-814: DCR-TRV140 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14) 9 8 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 72, 73) Stereo: DCR-TRV140 Monaural: CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 136) 7 Lens cap (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 Getting started Using this manual ................................. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 13 Installing the battery pack ............. 13 Charging the battery pack ............. 14 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 18 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 19 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...................
Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape ...................................... 72 Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only) .................. 75 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only) .......................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 13). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 21) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press ZEJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically.
Recording a picture 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 23) 2 Set the POWER R VC switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF(CHG) CA POW ER ME RA 4 Press START/STOP. POW ER ME RA while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. OFF(CHG) CA 3 Open the LCD panel R VC Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six models listed in the table below (p. 11). Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV140 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV140 only.
Using this manual Types of differences Model name Playback Digital Zoom DCR- TRV107 TRV108 TRV308 TRV408 TRV608 TRV140 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Digital8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8 450× 460× 460× 560× 560× 560× LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 7.5 cm (3 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Buit–in light z — z z z z Remote sensor z — — z — z SteadyShot — — z z z z USB Streaming — — — — z z VF B.L.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. Getting started To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 124 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The AC power adapter is disconnected. – The battery pack is not installed properly. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-TRV608 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 165 90 265 145 540 295 640 350 820 450 955 525 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 100 55 160 90 335 185 390 215 505 275 585 320 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 110 60 180 100 370 205 430 235 560 310 645 355 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 75 295 160 340 185 450 245 5
Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR-TRV140 Battery pack Playing time with LCD closed 115 185 385 445 580 670 Getting started NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 85 140 295 340 450 520 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack Approximate cotinuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you set the date and time settings. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.*1) When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes.*2) 2 EJE CT 3 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 13). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 1 Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 13 to 22). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear.
Recording a picture When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Be sure to open the LCD panel up to 90 degrees. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. 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.
Recording a picture After recording (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Close the LCD panel. Eject the cassette. Attach the lens cap. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×. •The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. To record pictures with the viewfinder – Adjusting the viewfinder Recording – Basics 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.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording – Basics Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only) The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Recording – Basics 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.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section. Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can playback tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.*1) You can playback tapes recorded in the Hi8 /Standard 8 mm (analog) system.*2) You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 7 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 7° To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander*1) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Playing back a tape Using the Data Code function (DCR-TRV140 only) Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR*1)/PLAYER*2). To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •Sound is muted. •The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back.*1) When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. We recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor when monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen (p. 18). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
Viewing the recording on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording – DCR-TRV140 only You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
Using the wide mode – DCR-TRV140 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The pictures during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of a wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch correctly proportioned images in wide-screen format [d].
Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in (p. 107). in the menu settings MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Old movie *1) – Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. FADER STRIPE *1) BOUNCE *2) Advanced Recording Operations M.FADER (mosaic) OVERLAP *2) *3) WIPE *2) *3) DOT *2) *3) (random dot) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: t FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE*1) t BOUNCE*2) t MONOTONE no indicator T DOT*2)*3) T WIPE*2)*3) T OVERLAP*2)*3) T The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function Note (DCR-TRV140 only) You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: – Digital effect – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Tape photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : The color and brightness of the image are reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects – Digital effect – DCR-TRV140 only You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the image so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, select D EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows: STILL – The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving image FLASH – The interval of flash motion LUMI.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect function is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 AUTO S PO T L I GH T POR T R A I T S POR T S B E ACH& S K I S U N S E T MOON L ANDSCA P E [ ME N U ] : E N D MENU To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripes. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
Interval recording – DCR-TRV140 only You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. Example 1S [a] [b] [c] 1S 9 MIN 59 S 9 MIN 59 S 10 MIN 10 MIN [a]: Recording time [b]: Waiting time [c]: Interval time (1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Interval recording (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator flashes. (8) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording indicator lights up. Advanced Recording Operations 7 MENU INTERVAL 6 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9 W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. LIGHT FRAME REC I NT. REC RETURN ON [ ME NU ] : E ND To cancel the interval recording Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
Frame by frame recording – Cut recording – DCR-TRV140 only You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 6. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 59). You can also select the language, color, size, and position of titles. 1 T I TLE Advanced Recording Operations (1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. , and then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.
Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. before step 2.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically turns off.
Using the built-in light – CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Press LIGHT repeatedly until the indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off simultaneously.
Using the built-in light Notes •The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: – When it stays on in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes – When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off when not in use.
Using the built-in light CAUTION •When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. •To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Advanced Recording Operations Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects – DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, select P EFFECT in settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. For details of each picture effect function, see page 46. in the menu 1 MA N U A L S E T P E F F ECT D E F F ECT RE T URN OF F N EG.
Playing back a tape with digital effects – DCR-TRV140 only During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, select D EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 106). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM – DCR-TRV140 only You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. R : The image moves upward. r : The image moves downward. T t becomes available. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function – DCR-TRV140 only Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later.
Searching a recording by date – Date search – DCR-TRV140 only You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. JUL 4 2002 JUL 5 2002 [a] [b] DEC 31 2002 [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan – DCR-TRV140 only You can search for the still image recorded on tape (Photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically (Photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH no indicator T PHOTO SCAN T (3) Press . or > on the remote commander. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically. T T SEARCH MODE PHOTO 00 SCAN 3 Advanced Playback Operations 2 To stop scanning Press x.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings. (The default setting is set to LCD.) If you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on tapes.
Dubbing a tape DCR-TRV140 Yellow White S VIDEO OUT IN A / V OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow Editing A/V connecting cable (supplied) Red When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (DCR-TRV140 only) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing – CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only VCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder when the VCR is connected. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in “Making your own titles” (p. 59). Select the desired color, size, and background color of titles. Using the Easy Dubbing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 75).
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder You can control the VCR by wireless remote control. (1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/ VCR. 3 Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing (2) Setting the IR SETUP code 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 78).
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24, 29 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Multitech 23, 80, 32 Aiwa 80, 47, 54 NEC 21, 33, 35 Akai 49, 51 Olympic 77, 78 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Optimus 22 Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the Infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Infrared rays emitter CCD-TRV608 Editing Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing Step 3: Selecting the title You can select title, color, size, and background color. CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in “Making your own titles”.(p. 59) HELLO! (1) Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press the dial. (3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the dial. The title is displayed.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing Step 4: Selecting the dubbing mode You can choose either normal recording (NORMAL) or interval recording (PREVIEW). (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MODE SEL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to dub, then press the dial. – NORMAL: you can record into the VCR normally. – PREVIEW: you can make a time-lapse dubbing by setting the camcorder to automatically playback and standby sequentially.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing Step 5: Performing Easy Dubbing Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VTR/VCR. Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to PLAYER. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing – DCR-TRV140 only You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Editing Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 83). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 84 to 87). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 88).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied, follow steps (1) to (4) below, to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. R VC 1 Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 11 7,8 0:00:00:00 0 V I DEO ED I T ED I T SE T CON T RO L AD J T ES T ” CU T - I N ” ” CU T -OU T ” I R SE TUP P A U S EMOD E I R TEST R E T URN [ ME NU ] : E ND 0:00:00:00 V I DEO ED I T ED I T SE T CON T RO L AD J T ES T ” CU T - I N ” ” CU T -OU T ” I R SE TUP P A U S EMOD E I R TEST R E T URN [ ME NU ] : E ND 0:00:00:00 0 Editing V I DEO ED I T 0:00:00:00 ED I T SE T CON T RO L A D J T E S T R E T URN ” CU T - I N ” E X E CU T E ” CU T -OU
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The program mark is cleared and the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2. Erasing all programs Editing (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: – The tape has run out. – The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. – The IR SETUP code is not correct.
Recording from video – DCR-TRV140 only You can record a tape from a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot take a picture in when you connect your camcorder with other than the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Recording from video You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen by pressing DISPLAY.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing – DCR-TRV140 only You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in “Recording from video” on page 93. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene into the VCR. This function is not available when the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not used.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
— PC Connection — Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) – CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only If you connect your camcorder and computer by the supplied USB cable, you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your computer. Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape to your computer, you can process or edit it by computer software and append it to e-mail.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes • Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment used simultaneously, some equipment may not operate. • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). in the menu settings (p. 111). (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in (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.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-TRV140)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV608). 4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.” Windows XP: Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab, and click the “Device Manager” button. If “System” is not in the control panel, the “Pick a Category” screen appears. In this case, click “Switch to Classic View” instead.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Reboot your computer. Step 2 Install the USB driver Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB driver” on the page 98. Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” to your computer. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. To the USB connector To the Computer (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (3) (4) (5) (6) Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a cassette to your camcorder.
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 101, and then connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Follow the procedure (5) - (8) on page 102. The images live from your camcorder appears in the preview window. Capturing images Capturing still images Preview window PC Connection 1 2 Thumbnail list window (1) Select .
Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) Notes •When you view images using your computer with the USB connection, the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate malfunction: – The image may fluctuate. – The image may contain noise, etc. – The image does not appear properly if the image signal is of a different TV color system from your camcorder.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA or VCR*1)/PLAYER*2) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET *1) PLAYER SET *2) LCD/VF SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode 16:9WIDE *1) z OFF ON *2) z OFF CAMERA To record a 16:9wide picture. (p. 41) — To record in the CINEMA mode. (p. 41) To record in the 16:9FULL mode. z ON OFF z OFF To compensate for camera-shake. To use the NightShot Light function. (p. 30) To deactivate Cut recording function. To activate Cut recording function. (p. 56) ON To activate Interval recording function. (p. 54) SET CAMERA To cancel the NightShot Light function.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item *1) HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound. 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound. 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. —–– To adjust the balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode LCD BRIGHT —–– To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR*1)/ the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following PLAYER*2) bar. CAMERA To darken LCD B. L. LCD COLOR POWER switch Meaning To lighten z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. —–– VCR*1)/ To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning 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. – for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. – for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VCR*1)/PLAYER*2) mode. – for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET —–– USB STREAM*1) z OFF ON AUTO DATE*4) z ON LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF 2× LANGUAGE z ENGLISH Meaning POWER switch To set the date or time. (p. 19) CAMERA To deactivate the USB Streaming function. VCR*2)/ PLAYER*3) CAMERA To activate the USB Streaming function. To record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. CAMERA To cancel the auto date function. To display selected menu items at twice the normal size.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP —–– z MELODY VIDEO EDIT*1) To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. VCR*1)/ PLAYER*2) CAMERA To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel the melody and beep sound. z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP CAMERA OFF OFF z ON POWER switch To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set the time difference.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and their solutions If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The SteadyShot function does not work.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 111) The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. unnatural colors. c Set it to OFF. (p.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The date search does not work correctly.*1) The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.*1) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 69) • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108) *1) DCR-TRV140 only *2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work.
Types of trouble and their solutions Others Symptom Easy Dubbing does not function.*1) Digital program editing does not function.*2) You cannot install the USB driver.*3) USB Streaming function does not work.*3) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.*4) 116 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. c Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. Also,make sure the power switch of the video camera is set to VTR/VCR.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129) • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. No function works though the power • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or is on. remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Turn the power on (p.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. 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.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty*1) Slow flashing: – You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130) Tape warning indicator Slow flashing: – The tape is near the end. – No tape is inserted.*2) – The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).*2) (p.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 19) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 124) •Q NO TAPE *1) Insert a cassette tape. • CLEANING CASSETTE *2) The video heads are dirty. (p. 130) – CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only • Q TAPE END *1) The tape has reached the end. • START/STOP KEY Press START/STOP to activate the ORC setting. This message is displayed in white. (p.
— Additional Information — About video cassettes – DCR-TRV140 What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette. /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. If you use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear if you play back standard 8 mm tape on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV140).
About video cassettes When you play back a dual sound track tape When you play back a tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 108). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Mode a stereo tape STEREO Stereo 1 Lch 2 Rch Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.
About video cassettes – CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 Selecting the cassette type You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and Hi8 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.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and the AC adaptor/charger (optional). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack How to store the battery pack •If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following once a year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery pack. 2. Discharge on your camcorder. 3. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and store it in a dry, cool place. •To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in CAMERA (standby) mode without a cassette inserted until the power goes off.
About i.LINK – DCR-TRV140 only The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100”.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder A built-in rechargeable battery is supplied with your camcorder so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Maintenance information and precautions On handling tapes Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Camcorder care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR*1)/PLAYER*2) sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.
Maintenance information and precautions About care and storage of the lens •Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in the following instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. – In hot or humid locations. – When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside. •Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold from growing on the lens, periodically perform the above.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system DCR-TRV140: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608: Rotary heads, FM system DCR-TRV140: Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization (DCR-TRV140 only): 12bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408
Specifications Mass (approx.) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 850 g (1 lb 14 oz) DCR-TRV140: 860 g (1 lb 14 oz) CCD-TRV608: 870 g (1 lb 14 oz) main unit only CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308: 990 g (2 lb 3 oz) CCD-TRV408/TRV608, DCRTRV140: 1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 1 Eyecup 7 Power zoom lever (p. 26) 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 27) 8 PHOTO button (p. 40)*2) 3 V BATT release lever (p. 13) 4 USB jack (p. 99)*1) 5 OPEN button (p. 23) 9 POWER switch (p. 14) 0 START/STOP button (p. 23) qa DC IN jack (p. 14) qs Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 136) 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qd ql qf w; wa ws qg wd qh wf qj qk qf LIGHT button (p. 61)*1) qg Microphone (R)*2) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 29, 79, 85) qj Remote sensor (p. 141)*3) qk Microphone (L) w; COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 29)*2)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 29)*2) button wa NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29) ws Display window (p. 142) wd Camera recording lamp (p. 23) Quick Reference qd Video control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ea wg es wh ed wj ef eg wk wl eh e; ej wg VOLUME +*/– buttons (p. 33) es END SEARCH button (p. 32) wh Speaker ed Viewfinder (p. 27) wj LCD screen (p. 24) ef FADER button* (p. 44) wk EXPOSURE button (p. 52) eg BACK LIGHT button (p. 29) wl TITLE button (p. 57, 59) eh FOCUS button (p. 53) 1) e; PB ZOOM button (p. 66)* EASY DUBBING button (p. 75)*2) ej MENU button* (p. 19, 105) ea DISPLAY button (p. 34) * This button has a tactile dot.
Identifying the parts and controls ek el CCD-TRV608 r; ek DATE button (p. 31)*1) el TIME button* (p. 31)*1) r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 24)*1) *1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Quick Reference * This button has a tactile dot.
Identifying the parts and controls ra rf rg rs rh rd rj rk rl ra Z EJECT button (p. 21) rh Built-in light (p. 61)*1) rs Cassette compartment (p. 21) rj A/V OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73) rd Grip strap rk RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor PC output) jack (p. 39)*2) rf RESET button (p. 117) rg S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 38, 72, 73) rl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 74, 93)*3) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder function identically. DCR-TRV140 CCD-TRV107/TRV408 6 1 7 2 8 9 0 3 6 8 5 q; 4 5 2 RMT-814 RMT-708 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 67, 96) 8 START/STOP button (p. 23) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 68, 70) 9 DATA CODE button (p. 34) 4 ./> buttons (p. 68, 70) 0 Power zoom button (p. 26) 5 Tape transport buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Display window FULL qg 40 min W T M . F ADER 1 6 : 9 W I DE SEP I A 0:00:00 REC Z E RO S E T MEMOR Y DA T E 01 S E A RCH 8 DV I N 16B I T 9 0 qa qs qd AM PM qh qj qk ql w; wa wj JUL 4 2002 1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 AM ws wd wf wg 1 Recording mode indicator (p.23)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 24) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 23)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 36) 2 Format indicator (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wd Time indicator (p. 19, 31)*4) wf Warning indicators (p. 119) wg Camera recording lamp (p. 23) This indicator appears in the viewfinder only. wh FULL charge indicator (p. 14) wj Tape counter indicator (p. 28)/ DATE or TIME indicator (p. 20, 31)*4)/ Time code indicator (p. 28)*1)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L S AC power adaptor ............... 14 Adjusting viewfinder .......... 27 AFM HiFi Sound ................ 122 AUDIO MIX ....................... 108 AUDIO MODE ................... 109 A/V connecting cable ................................. 38, 72, 73 BACK LIGHT ....................... 29 Battery pack .......................... 13 BEEP .................................... 112 BOUNCE ............................... 43 i.LINK .............................. 74, 93 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ..
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