Sony CCD-TRV107, CCD-TRV108, CCD-TRV308, CCD-TRV408, CCD-TRV608 Service manual

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2001. 12

TRV408/TRV608

RMT-708

US Model

Canadian Model

CCD-TRV108/TRV308/TRV608

E Model

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/

TRV408/TRV608

Korea Model

CCD-TRV408

Hong Kong Model

Tourist Model

CCD-TRV107/TRV408

Argentina Model

CCD-TRV108/TRV608

Video camera recorder

System

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

Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. Standard 8/Hi8 video cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Viewfinder

Electric Viewfinder (monochrome)

Image device

CCD-TRV107/TRV108:

3.0 mm (1 / 6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 270 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 250 000 pixels) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608:

4.5mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 320 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels)

Photo : CCD-TRV108

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

Auto

Minimum illumination

CCD-TRV107/TRV108: 1 lx (lux) (F 1.4) CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608:

0.4 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.

Input/output connectors

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

Brazilian Model

M2100 MECHANISM

For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to the “8mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL M2000 MECHANISM ” (9-929-861-11).

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

LCD screen

Picture

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

50.3 CCD-TRV608:

7.5 cm (3 type)

43.8 mm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)

61.0

Total dot number

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 61 600 (280 CCD-TRV608: 123 200 (560

220)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408: 2.6 W 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.)

102 × 197 mm

4 1/8 × 7 7/8 in.)

(3 5/8 (w/h/d)

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VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

CCD-TRV108

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

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) 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 3.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

× 39 × 62 mm

125

× 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

(5 (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

Battery pack

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

× 20.5 × 55.6 mm

38.2

× 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(1 9/16 (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Lithium ion Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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

1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCD-

TRV107/TRV408 only) (1)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), Power cord (1)

3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2)

5 A/V connecting cable (1)

qa0

7 Lens cap (1)

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

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

(CCD-TRV608 only) (1)

0 2-pin adaptor

CCD-TRV107: JE/TRV408: JE only

qa 2-pin adaptor

CCD-TRV107: E, HK/

TRV408: E, HK only

(1)

6 Shoulder strap (1)

Table for difference of function

Model Destination Remote Commander

Lens

Optical Zoom

CCD-TRV107

E, HK, JE

RMT-708

450×

CCD imager size Steady shot View finder type

Type S

View finder backlight LCD

Size

Pixel USB connector Video light

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model KR : Korea model JE : Tourist model AR : Argentina model BR : Brazilian model

CCD-TRV108

US, CND, E, AR, BR

CCD-TRV308

US, CND, E

CCD-TRV408 E, HK, KR, JE

RMT-708

CCD-TRV608

US, CND, E, AR

20×

460× 560×

1/6 inch

Type M

2.5 inch 61K

1/4 inch

Type S

3 inch

123K

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 7

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT) ································································ 7

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 8

2. Self-diagnosis Display························································ 8

3. Service Mode Display ························································ 8

3-1. Display Method ·································································· 8 3-2. Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 8 3-3. End of Display···································································· 8

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ·················································· 9

1. GENERAL

Main Features ············································································ 1-1 Quick Start Guide ······································································1-1 Getting started

Using this manual ··································································1-2 Checking supplied accessories ·············································· 1-2 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································1-2 Installing the battery pack··················································· 1-2 Charging the battery pack ···················································1-3 Connecting to a wall outlet ·················································1-3 Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································1-4 Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································1-4

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture································································1-4 Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ··························· 1-6 Shooting in the dark – NightShot ··········································1-6 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ························1-6 Checking the recording – END SEARCH·····························1-7 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape ································································1-7 Viewing the recording on TV ················································1-8

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the wide mode ·····························································1-8 Using the fader function ························································1-8 Using special effects – Picture effect·····································1-9 Using the PROGRAM AE function ·······································1-9 Adjusting the exposure manually ········································1-10 Focusing manually·······························································1-10 Superimposing a title ···························································1-10 Making your own titles ························································1-11 Using the built-in light·························································1-11

Editing

Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-12 Dubbing a tape easily – Easy dubbing································· 1-12

PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only)

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only) ·······················································1-14

Customizing Y our Camcorder

Changing the menu settings·················································1-16

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions·····································1-18 Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-19 Warning indicators and messages ········································1-19

Additional Information

About video cassettes ··························································1-20 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack·····························1-20 Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-20 Maintenance information and precautions···························1-21

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-22

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. VIDEO LIGHT (VIDEO LIGHT MODEL) ···················2-2 2-2. LCD SECTION (PD-156 BOARD) ································2-3 2-3. VF-150, LB-073 BOARDS

(TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608) ····························2-4 2-4. LIQUID CRYSTAL INDICATOR MODULE (TRV108) ···2-5 2-5. FRONT PANEL SECTION (SI-033 BOARD) ··············· 2-6 2-6. CABINET (L) SECTION················································2-7 2-7. CABINET (R) SECTION ···············································2-8 2-8. EVF SECTION································································2-8 2-9. BATTERY PANEL SECTION ········································2-9 2-10. LENS SECTION ·····························································2-9 2-11. VC-272 BOARD ···························································2-10 2-12. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-2000) ···················2-10 2-13. MECHANISM DECK··················································· 2-13 2-14. HINGE ASSEMBL Y·····················································2-13 2-15. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-14 2-16. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-15

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ···························3-3 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ···························3-5 3-3. CAMERA/VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ···············3-7 3-4. CAMERA/VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ···············3-9 3-5. USB BLOCK DIAGRAM·············································3-11 3-6. VTR/CAMERA CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM·······3-13 3-7. SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM········································3-15 3-8. MODE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ·····················3-17 3-9. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································3-19 3-10. LCD BLOCK DIAGRAM ············································3-21 3-11. EVF BLOCK DIAGRAM·············································3-23 3-12. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2)······························3-25 3-13. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2)······························3-27

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2)·······················4-1

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2)·······················4-3 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-5

• CD-354 (CCD IMAGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

• LB-073 (BACK LIGHT (EVF)) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

• VF-150 (RGB DRIVE/TG) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-11

• VF-150 (RGB DRIVE/TG) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• SI-033 (STEADY SHOT, MIC) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-15

• SI-033 (STEADY SHOT, MIC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• PD-156 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, LCD

DRIVE, BACKLIGHT DRIVE)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-19

• PD-156 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)(1/2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• PD-156 (LCD DRIVE, BACKLIGHT DRIVE)(2/2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• CF-2000 (CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

• LS-057 (S/T REEL SENSOR), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR), FP-299 (MODE SWITCH), FP-300 (TAPE TOP), FP-302 (TAPE END), FP-301 (TAPE LED)

FLEXIBLE BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS·························· 4-29

• VC-272 (CAMERA PROCESSOR AMP, Y/C PROCESSOR, FOCUS/ZOOM MOTOR DRIVE, REC/PB AMP, LINE OUT AMP, SERVO, MODE CONTROL, STEADY SHOT, HI CONTROL, AUDIO, DC-DC CONVERTER, CONNECTOR, USB SIGNAL)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-31

• VC-272(CAMERA PROCESSOR AMP)(1/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35

• VC-272(Y/C PROCESSOR)(2/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

• VC-272(FOCUS/ZOOM MOTOR DRIVE)(3/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-39

• VC-272(REC/PB AMP)(4/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41

• VC-272(LINE OUT AMP)(5/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43

• VC-272(SER V O)(6/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

• VC-272(MODE CONTROL, STEADY SHOT)(7/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-47

• VC-272(HI CONTROL)(8/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49

• VC-272(AUDIO)(9/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-51

• VC-272(DC-DC CONVERTER)(10/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-53

• VC-272(CONNECTOR)(11/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-55

• VC-272(USB SIGNAL PROCESS)(12/12)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57

• FP-397 FLEXIBLE BOARD ·····································4-59

4-3. WAVEFORMS ······························································ 4-60 4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ································· 4-63

5. ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards 5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···························5-4 1-1. PREPARA TIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

(CAMERA SECTION) ···················································5-4 1-1-1.List of Service Tools························································5-4 1-1-2.Preparations ·····································································5-5 1-1-3.Precaution ········································································5-7

1. Setting the Switch···························································· 5-7

2. Order of Adjustments ······················································5-7

3. Subjects ···········································································5-7 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF D, E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ··············5-8

1. Initializing the D, E, F, 7 Page Data ································5-8

2. Modification of D, E, F, 7 Page Data ······························5-8

3. D Page Table····································································5-8

4. F Page table ·····································································5-9

5. E Page Table ··································································5-11

6. 7 Page Table···································································5-11 1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS························5-12

1. HALL Adjustment ·························································5-12

2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-13

3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment

Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) ··················5-14 3-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)··········································5-14 3-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2)··········································5-14

4. Flange Back Check························································5-15

5. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-15

6. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-16

.··5-2

7. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input ···········5-17

8. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-18

9. White Balance Check ····················································5-19 Steady Shot Check (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608) ··

10.

1-4. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM

ADJUSTMENT (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608)·················5-21

1. RGB AMP Adjustment (VF-150 board)························5-22

1-1. Automatic Adjustment···················································5-22 1-2. Manual Adjustment ······················································· 5-22

2. Contrast Adjustment (VF-150 board)····························5-23

2-1. Automatic Adjustment···················································5-23 2-2. Manual Adjustment ······················································· 5-23 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ··································· 5-24

1. LCD Type Check···························································5-24

2. VCO Adjustment (PD-156 board)·································5-25

3. RGB AMP Adjustment (PD-156 board)························5-25

4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-156 board)····························5-26

5. COM AMP Adjustment (PD-156 board) ·······················5-26

6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-156 board) ····························5-27

7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-156 board)··················5-27

5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT··················5-28 2-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-28 2-2. OPERA TING WITHOUT CASSETTE ························ 5-28 2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT········································5-28

1. Preparations for Adjustment··········································5-28

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-29 3-1. PREPARA TIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············ 5-29 3-1-1. Equipment to Required ·················································5-29 3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting···············································5-30 3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-31 3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-31 3-1-5.Alignment Tape ·····························································5-32 3-1-6.Output Level and Impedance·········································5-32 3-1-7.Recording Mode (Standard 8/Hi8) switching ···············5-32 3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ········5-33

1. Initialization of D, E, F, 7 Page Data·····························5-33

3-3. SERV O ADJUSTMENT ···············································5-33

1. CAP FG Offset Adjustment (VC-272 board) ················5-33

2. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-272 board)···········5-33

3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS····························· 5-34

28 MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment (VC-272 board) ·

2. AFC f0 Adjustment (VC-272 board) ·····························5-34

3. Y OUT Level Adjustment (VC-272 board) ···················5-35

4. C OUT Level Adjustment (VC-272 board) ···················5-35

5. REC Y Current Adjustment (VC-272 board) ················5-36

6. REC C/AFM Current Adjustment ·································5-37

6-1. Preparations ··································································· 5-37 6-2. REC C Current Check (VC-272 board) ························5-37 6-3. REC AFM Current Adjustment (VC-272 board) ··········5-38 6-4. Processing after completed adjustment ·························5-38 3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-39

1. 1.5 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-272 board) ··········5-39

2. BPF f0 Adjustment (VC-272 board) ······························5-39

5-4. SERVICE MODE··························································5-40 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-40

1. Using the Adjustment Remote Commander··················5-40

2. Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote Commander ···································································5-40

4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-41 4-3. SERVICE MODE··························································5-42

1. Test Mode Setting··························································5-42

2. Emergency Memory Address ········································5-43

2-1. EMG code (Emergency code) ·······································5-43 2-2. MSW codes ···································································5-44

3. Bit V alue Discrimination ···············································5-45

4. Switch check (1) ····························································5-45

5-20

5-34

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5. Switch check (2) ····························································5-45

6. Switch check (3) ····························································5-46

7. Record of Use check······················································5-46

8. Record of Self-diagnosis check ·····································5-47

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································6-1 6-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································6-1 6-1-2.F PANEL SECTION ······················································· 6-2 6-1-3.CABINET (L) SECTION················································6-3 6-1-4.BATTERY PANEL SECTION ········································6-4 6-1-5.EVF SECTION································································ 6-5 6-1-6.LENS SECTION ·····························································6-6 6-1-7 CABINET (R) SECTION ··············································· 6-7 6-1-8 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY, DRUM ASSY ···6-8 6-1-9.LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY·······························6-9 6-1-10.

MECHANICAL CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY-1 ····

6-1-11.

MECHANICAL CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY-2 ····

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································6-12

* Color reproduction frame are shown on page 215.

6-10 6-11

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS

In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the battery terminal, the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. The following method is available to prevent this.

Method:

Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)

1 Refer to 2-5. to remove the front panel assembly. 2 Refer to 2-7. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly. 3 Open the control switch block (FK-2000). 4 Refer to 2-6. to remove the cassette lid assembly. 5 Refer to 2-6. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly. 6 Disconnect CN704 (2P) of VC-272 board. 7 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

Let go your hold the cassette compartment and rise the cassette compartment to take out a cassette.

Pull the timing belt in the direction of

arrow the cassette compartment (take care not to damage) to adjust the bending of a tape.

with a pincette while pressing

Pincette

Timing belt

Press the cassette compartment not to rise the cassette compartment

[DC power supply]

(+5V)

Loading motor

Timing belt

— 7 —

Disconnect CN70 of VC-272 board.

Adjust the bending of a tape

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD or Display window what to do. This function consists of tw o display; self-diagnosis display and service mode display. Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction manual.

Viewfinder or LCD Display window

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Repaired by:

C : Corrected by customer H : Corrected by dealer E : Corrected by service

engineer

Blinks at 3.2Hz

Indicates the appropriate step to be taken. E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

3 1

Block

1 1

C : 3 1 : 11

Refer to page 9 and 10. Self-diagnosis Code Table.

2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the viewfinder or LCD or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

Display window

Detailed Code

3. Service Mode Display

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

3-1. Display Method

While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VTR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.

Viewfinder or LCD

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

Lights up

[3]

Backup No.

Order of previous errors

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Self-diagnosis Codes

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.) [1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time [2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time [3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time

Display window

3 C : 3 1 : 11

Control dial

3-3. End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the built-in rechargeable lithium battery (CF-2000 block BT001).

When the cabinet (R) assembly is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

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4. Self-diagnosis Code Table

Self-diagnosis Code

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Function

Repaired by:

C C C

C C

C C C C C C C C C C

Block

04 21 22

31 31

31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31

Detailed

Code

00 00 00

11 20

21 22 23 30 31 40 41 42 43 44

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used. Condensation. Video head is dirty. LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time T reel side tape slacking when unloading S reel

side tape slacking when unloading T reel fault. S reel fault. FG fault when starting capstan. FG fault during normal capstan operations. FG fault when starting drum. PG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum operations. PG fault during normal drum operations. Phase fault during normal drum operations. LOAD direction loading motor time-

out. UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out. T reel side tape slacking when

unloading. S reel side tape slacking when

unloading. T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan. FG fault during normal capstan

operations. FG fault when starting drum.

PG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum

operations. PG fault during normal drum

operations. Phase fault during normal drum

operations.

Correction

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning. Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Self-diagnosis Code

Block

Function

Repaired by:

*1: STEADY SHOT model (CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608)

Detailed

Code

Symptom/State

Difficult to adjust focus (Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault (Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Handshake correction function does not work well. (With pitch angular velocity sensor output stopped.)

Handshake correction function does not work well. (With yaw angular velocity sensor output stopped.)

Correction

Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin qs of CN301 of VC- 272 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial is rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit (IC301 of VC-272 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qf of CN301 of VC272 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom switch is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC301 of VC-272 board) when zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE750 of SI-033 board) peripheral circuits. *1

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE751 of SI-033 board) peripheral circuits. *1

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CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Main Features

Taking moving images, and playing them back

•Recording a picture (p. 19)

•Playing back a tape (p. 29)

Capturing images on your computer*

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

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

Others

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

•BACK LIGHT (p. 25)

•NightShot (p. 26)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 38)

•Built-in light*

•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

(p. 46)

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

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. 15)

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

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 18)

1Open the lid of the

cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2Insert a cassette

into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up.

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

3Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

mark

Recording a picture

Remove the lens cap.

Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen.

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).

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 23).

(p. 29)

(p. 19)

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

Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

Press N to start playback.

PLAY

Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button.

(

)

(

)

(

)

Quick Start Guide

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack.

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— Getting started —

Using this manual

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

CCDDigital Zoom 450× 460× 460× 560× 560× LCD Screen 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 7.5 cm

Built-in light z — zzz Remote sensor z ——z — SteadyShot ——zzz USB Streaming ————z VF B.L. (Viewfinder backlight) z — zzz

z Provided — Not provided

TRV107 TRV108 TRV308 TRV408 TRV608

(2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (3 type)

Using this manual

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a] [b]

[c] [d]

Getting started

Checking supplied accessories

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

1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCD-

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

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15)

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

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2) (p. 96)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

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

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91)

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

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

9 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver)

(p. 59)

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

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

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

V BATT release lever

Getting started

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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 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.

After charging the battery pack

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

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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 window in the following 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 between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (normal charge)

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 (85) NP-FM50 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-QM71 260 (200) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91/QM91 360 (300)

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

Recording time

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 120 65 NP-FM50 265 145 195 105 NP-FM70 540 295 400 220 NP-QM71 640 350 465 255 NP-FM90 820 450 600 330 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 695 380

Recording with Recording with

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

Getting started

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

CCD-TRV608

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 90 100 55 NP-FM50 265 145 160 90 NP-FM70 540 295 335 185 NP-QM71 640 350 390 215 NP-FM90 820 450 505 275 NP-FM91/QM91 955 525 585 320

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.

Playing time

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 120 175 NP-FM50 195 280 NP-FM70 400 570 NP-QM71 465 675 NP-FM90 600 865 NP-FM91/QM91 695 1010

CCD-TRV608

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 175 NP-FM50 160 280 NP-FM70 335 570 NP-QM71 390 675 NP-FM90 505 865 NP-FM91/QM91 585 1010

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.

Recording with Recording with

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

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.

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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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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

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

menu.

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

, then press the dial.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

To check the preset date and time

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 follows:

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.

t 1995 T

. . . .

t 2002 T

. . . .

t 2079 T

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Step 3 Inserting a cassette

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

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

2 3

EJECT

To eject a cassette

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

Notes

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

•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.

mark on the cassette

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

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

cap to the grip strap.

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

information (p. 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.

Recording lamp

POWER

(

)

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POWER

(

)

REC

0:00:01

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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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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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 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode for recording, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA, or press START/STOP without 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).

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the on the screen (Mirror mode).

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.

180°

Recording a picture

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.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(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.

indicator appears

LCD screen backlight

You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 69).

90°

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

LCD/VF SET LCD BRI GHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. RETURN

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] :

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After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap.

After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)

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

Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

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

To use zoom 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.

Recording a picture

To record pictures with the viewfinder – Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

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

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

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings (p. 69).

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Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

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

REC

min

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.

Tape counter indicator

0:00:01

Remaining tape indicator

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

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

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– Basics

Recording a picture

Shooting in the dark – NightShot

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.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 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 following 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).

Infrared rays emitter

OFF

NIGHTSHOT

Recording a picture

Superimposing the date and time on pictures

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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Checking the recording – END SEARCH

You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively.

END

You can go to the end of the recorded section 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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— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

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)

POW

)

VOLUME

REW

254

PLAY

Playback – Basics

(

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]

To display the screen indicators – Display function

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

7°

DISPLAY

CCD-TRV408

To stop playback

Press x.

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

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

To view a still image (playback pause)

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

To advance the tape

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

To rewind the tape

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

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

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

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)

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

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only)

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

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the playback stops.

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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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. 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.

S VIDEO OUT

V OUT

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

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.

To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks

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

If your TV is a stereo type

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.

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Black

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Using the wide mode

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 widescreen 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 widescreen format [h].

[b]

CINEMA

[a]

16:9FULL

[e]

[c]

[f]

16:9FULL

[g]

[d]

[h]

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the wide mode

In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in in the menu settings (p. 68).

To cancel the wide mode

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

If the wide 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, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function.

In the wide 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.

Using the fader function

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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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 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.

To cancel the fader function

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 following functions:

– Focus – Zoom – Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

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

– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

Using special effects – Picture effect

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

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

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.

FADER

(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/

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

animated cartoon.

PUSH EXEC dial.

Advanced Recording Operations

MANUA L S ET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RETURN

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] :

END

OFF PASTEL

NEGART SEPI A B&

W SOLAR I ZE MOSA I C SLIM STRETCH

Using the PROGRAM AE function

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.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(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.

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

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

•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

MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RETURN

[

] :

END

AUTO SPOTLI GHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE

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Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

– The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE.

The exposure indicator appears on the screen.

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

EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

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

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode – if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripes. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the

background.

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. The 9 indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS.

To focus precisely

Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.

When you shoot close to the subject

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

9 changes to the following indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

Advanced Recording Operations

Superimposing a title

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 (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.

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 before step 2. Then select the desired language and return to step 2.

Note

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

, and then press the dial.

PRESET TI TLE

HELLO

T I TLE

PRESET TI TLE

HELLO HAPPY B IRT HDAY HAPPY HOL IDAY S

CONGRATU LAT I ONS OUR SWEET BABY W

EDDI NG VACATI ON THE END

[

TITLE]:END

PRESET TI TLE

HELLO HAPPY B IRT HDAY HAPPY HOL IDAY S CONGRATU LAT I ONS

OUR SWEET BABY W

EDDI NG VACATI ON THE END

RETURN

[

TITLE]:END

SIZE SMALL

SIZE LARGE

VACATION

HAPPY B IRTHDAY HAPPY HOLI DAYS

CONGRATU LAT I ONS OUR SWEET BABY W

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position of the title.

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

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

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12 characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.

•The title position changes as follows: 1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9 The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned. When you select the title size “LARGE,” you cannot choose position 9. When you select the title size “LARGE” in 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 while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

While you are playing back

You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable.

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Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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 I TLE

PRESET T ITL E

HELLO

! HAPPY B IRTHDAY HAPPY HOLI DAYS CONGRATU LAT I ONS

OUR SWEET BABY W

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TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

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TITLE SET

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Making your own titles

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically turns off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to 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 erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

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

]

Advanced Recording Operations

] to return

Using the built-in light

– CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet).

Press LIGHT repeatedly, until the indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to CAMERA again. To turn on the built-in light again, press LIGHT again in CAMERA mode.

To turn off the built-in light

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

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Press LIGHT repeatedly, until the indicator appears on the screen. The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children. Emits intense heat and light. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons. Do not directly aim the light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet) during use and until cool. Turn the built-in light off when not in use.

When you press LIGHT

The indicator changes as follows:

no indicator

LIGHT

Built-in light

Using the built-in light

Notes

•The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: – When it stays on in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes. – When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the

tape has run out.

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

•The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off when not in use.

•When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

•When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ), press LIGHT 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 ( ).

•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.

Replacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not commercially available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

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

unit using a wire.

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

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

unit.

Note

Be sure to align the tab with the groove when inserting.

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Using the built-in light

CAUTION

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

•To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more).

Note

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

— 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 If you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on tapes.

Make the indicators disappear by pressing the following buttons:

– DISPLAY on your camcorder – DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (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.

in the menu settings (The default setting is set to LCD.)

Editing

Dubbing a tape

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbing

Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following 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

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Black

: Signal flow

S VIDEO OUT

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

V OUT

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

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.

Using the Easy Dubbing function

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.

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

Connect the devices as illustrated in page 49.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following 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

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Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder

You can control the VCR by wireless remote control.

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

1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to

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

3 Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SETUP, then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSE MODE, then press the

dial.

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

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

(

)

EASY DUBBING

EASY DUBBING START TI TLE SEL MODE SEL SETUP

[

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NORMAL

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN

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PAUSE REC PB

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. 54).

00:00:0

NORMAL

00:00:0

NORMAL

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE IR TEST RETURN

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EA Y D U B ] S :END

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN

[

EA Y D U B ] S :END

00:00:0

NORMAL

Editing

00:00:0

NORMAL

Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR

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

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

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

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

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

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80, 47, 54 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

Brocsonic 70, 82, 21 Canon 77, 78 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, 33, 35 Dimensia 8 Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81, 80 Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 77, 32*, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 78, 8, 42 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35 JVC 21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35 Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35 LXI (Sears) 80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37, 49 Magnavox 83, 78, 77, 17 Marantz 21, 33, 35 Marta 47 Memorex 77, 37 Minolta 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.

Brand IR SETUP code

Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24, 29 Multitech 23, 80, 32 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Optimus 22 Orion 60 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77 Pentax 42, 8 Philco 78, 77, 26, 70 Philips 47, 83, 78, 77 Pioneer 78 Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17, 6 RCA/PROSCAN

Realistic 77, 36, 88, 37, 22, 80 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 94, 41, 32, 24, 32*, 94*, 24* Sanyo 36, 37, 26, 36, 47 Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35 Technics 77, 78 Toshiba 40, 7, 49 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95

8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78, 78*, 101

80, 89

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

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

Locate the Infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices.

Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(4) Confirming the VCR operation

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

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.

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN

[

EASY DUB]:END

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN

[

EASY DUB]:END

READY

NORMAL

ENGAGE REC PAUSE

RETURN EXECUTE

NORMAL

Editing

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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. 44).

(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.

EASY DUBBING

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

HELLO!

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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

[a]: Recording (VCR) [b]: Waiting time (VCR) [c]: Playback time (camcorder)

00:00:0

NORMAL

00:00:0

YADHTRIBYPPAH SYADILOHYPPAH

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HELLO!

BBI NGUDYSAE

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automatically playback and standby sequentially.

5 s

[a] [b] [c]

5 s

25 s

30 s 30 s

EASY DUBBING START TITLE SEL MODE SEL SETUP

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EASY DUBBING START TITLE SEL MODE SEL SETUP

[

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25 s

NORMAL

NORMAL PREVIEW

Editing

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NORMAL

00:00:0

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Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

Step 5: Performing Easy Dubbing

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VTR/VCR. Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to PLAYER.

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

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press x on your camcorder.

To quit the Easy Dubbing function

Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to START in the menu settings. Press EASY DUBBING to quit the Easy Dubbing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

– The tape has run out. – The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. – The IR SETUP code is not correct. – The button used to cancel recording pause is not correct.

NOT READY appears on the screen when:

START is not carried out.

— PC Connection —

Viewing images using your computer

– USB Streaming (Windows users only)

– CCD-TRV608 only

If you connect your camcorder and computer by the supplied USB cable, you can view images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape on your computer. Furthermore, if you caputure images live from your camcorder and images recorded on a tape to your computer, you can process or edit it by computer software and append it to e-mail.

Using the USB Streaming function

•Installing the USB driver (p. 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).

Recommended computer environment

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation) However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS. If you are using Windows 98, you cannot capture sounds.

CPU:

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

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Minimum 200 MB available hard disk space for installation 1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for working area (depending on the file size of editing the images)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

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

The USB connector is provided as standard.

This function is not available on Macintosh.

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Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only)

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment used simultaneously, some equipment may not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

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

trademarks of their respective companies.

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

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

Be sure to follow the steps before connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable in step 8.

If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer was connected to your camcorder before installing the USB driver, reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 61.

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

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 PLAYER. (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. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

To the USB connector

Computer

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

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

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

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

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

The installation is completed, procede to Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on page 63.

If you cannot install the USB driver

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

To the USB connector

in the menu settings (p. 71).

USB cable (supplied)

To the

(USB) jack

PC Connection

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only)

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

(USB) jack

Computer

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 60.

USB cable (supplied)

To the

Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” to your computer. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. You can view video images easily on your camcorder, using your computer with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

For Windows 2000 Professional users

For Windows XP users

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

While using your computer, close all running applications.

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

The application software screen appears. If the application software screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.

(3) Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.

The language selection dialogue box appears.

(4) Select the language for installation. (5) Follow the on-screen messages.

Follow the directions on the screen to install DirectX. DirectX 8.0 will be installed.

Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

For Windows 2000 Professional users

For Windows XP users

PC Connection

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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

(USB) jack

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 (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 .

(9) Start playing back a tape on your camcorder. The images recorded on a tape

appears in the preview window.

USB cable (supplied)

in the menu settings (p. 71).

Preview window

To the

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only)

Viewing 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.

Capturing images

Capturing still images

Preview window

1 2

Thumbnail list window

(1) Select .

at the point to capture using the preview window. The captured

(2) Click

image appears on the thumbnail list window.

Capturing moving images

Preview window

1 2

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.

PC Connection

Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming (Windows users only)

Notes

•When you view the image using your computer with USB connection, the image may fluctuate.

•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 following operations after quitting the application:

– disconnect the USB cable – turn on/off the power

Seeing the on-line help (operation manual) of ”PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

“PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is provided with on-line help (operation manual).

(1) Click button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears.

(2) You can access the desired topics from the contents.

To close the on-line help

Click located in the upper right corner of the “ImageMixer’s Manual” screen.

If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer 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”.

Notes on using your computer

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

— 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 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

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

RETURN and press the dial, then

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 68).

CAMERA

MANUAL S ET PROGRAM AE PEFFECT

[

] :

END

PLAYER

MANUAL S ET

EDI T TBC DNR

[

] :

END

MANUA L SET

PROGRAM AE PEFFECT

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS W

ORLD T IME

BEEP

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS

W BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC L AMP

ORLD T IME

RETURN

ORLD T I ME

RETURN

ORLD T IME

RETURN

ORLD T I ME

RETURN

ORLD T IME

RETURN

ON OFF

OFF

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To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following 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.

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.

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT*

N.S.LIGHT

Mode

——

z OFF

40× 560×

z OFF

40× 460×

z OFF

40× 450×

z OFF

CINEMA 16:9FULL

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement. (p. 38)

To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images. (p. 37)

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) (CCD-TRV408/TRV608 only)

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) (CCD-TRV108/TRV308 only)

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) (CCD-TRV107 only)

—

To record in the CINEMA mode. (p. 33) To record in the 16:9FULL mode. To compensate for camera-shake. To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function. (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function.

POWER switch

CAMERA

Changing the menu settings

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

If you cancel the SteadyShot function* The SteadyShot off indicator compensation for camera-shake.

* CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

Icon/item

EDIT

TBC

TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector.”

DNR

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

LCD B.L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.*

Mode

z OFF

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The “EDIT” item is returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

Mode

—––

z BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

—––

z BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

indicator flashes.

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

Meaning

—

To minimize picture deterioration when editing. To correct jitter. 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.

To reduce picture noise. To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement.

Meaning

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar.

To darken To lighten

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. To brighten the LCD screen. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar.

To reduce intensity

To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal. To brighten the viewfinder.

To increase intensity

POWER switch

PLAYER

POWER switch

PLAYER CAMERA

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

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

Icon/item

REC MODE

ORC TO SET

ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition.”

q REMAIN

Mode

z SP

—––

z AUTO

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.

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. To increase the recording time to twice the SP

mode. To automatically adjust the recording condition

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.

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

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.

POWER switch

CAMERA

PLAYER CAMERA

Changing the menu settings

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.

Icon/item

CLOCK SET AUTO DATE

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

Mode

——

z ON

OFF

z OFF

z NORMAL

2×

z ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

z ON

OFF

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.

Meaning

To set the date or time. (p. 16) To record the date for 10 seconds after

recording has started. To cancel the auto date function. To deactivate the USB Streaming function. To activate the USB Streaming function. To display selected menu items in normal size. To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size. To display the following information indicators

in English: min, STBY, REC, VOL, END SEARCH and START.

To display the information indicators in French.

To display the information indicators in Spanish.

To display the information indicators in Portuguese.

To display the information indicators in Chinese.

To display the information indicators in Korean.

To make the demonstration appear. To cancel the demonstration mode.

POWER switch

CAMERA CAMERA

PLAYER CAMERA

CAMERA

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER*

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

Mode

——

z MELODY

NORMAL OFF

z ON

OFF

z LCD

V-OUT/LCD

z ON

OFF

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power 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

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time. 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.

To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder

To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

unintentional operations caused by other VCR’s remote controls.

To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder

To light up the recording lamp at the front of your camcorder when recording

To turn the recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording

POWER switch

CAMERA

PLAYER CAMERA

CAMERA

— 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 77.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not work.*

The autofocusing function does not work.

The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder.

The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

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.

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19)

• 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)

• 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 viewfinder lens is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 23)

• 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. 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. 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 contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.

• This is not a malfunction.

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Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown picture is displayed on the screen.

The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen.*

* CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed.

The playback button does not work.

The playback picture is not clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 71)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 26)

• 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)

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

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

c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 29)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 29)

• 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)

• The volume is turned to minimum. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 29)

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 15)

Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The end search function does not work.

The battery pack discharges quickly.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.

The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.

• 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. 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 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 source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 15)

• 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 q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings. c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 70)

Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Easy Dubbing does not function.

• Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. c Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE.

Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is set to VTR/VCR. (p. 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)

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

You cannot install the USB driver.*

USB Streaming function does not

work*

The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not

work.*

The date or time indicator does not appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.

The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.

No function works though the power is on.

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

You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your camcorder.

*1)CCD-TRV608 only

CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Set the date and time. (p. 16)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

• 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)

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 15)

• The battery pack is not installed properly. c Install it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

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

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.

Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

C:04:ss

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss

E:20:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss

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.

• You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

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

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

cassette (optional). (p. 85)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder.

• 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)

LCD screen, viewfinder or display window

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.

Troubleshooting

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

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

Slow flashing: – The battery pack is nearly dead.

(P. 12) Depending on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining.

Fast flashing:

– The battery pack is dead. – The battery pack is completely

dead, and cannot be charged.

Tape warning indicator

Slow flashing:

– The tape is near the end. – No tape is inserted.* – The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red).*1) (p. 18)

Fast flashing: – The tape has run out.*

*1)You hear the melody or beep sound. *2)This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display (p. 77)

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)

You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing: – 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)

Tape/Battery pack warning 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.*

Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 16)

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

BATTERY ONLY

•Q NO TAPE*

•Q TAPE END*

• CLEANING CASSETTE*2)The video heads are dirty. (p. 85)

•START/STOP KEY Press START/STOP to activate the ORC setting. This

•ORC The ORC setting is working. This message is

*1)You hear the melody or beep sound. *2)The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

Insert a cassette tape. The tape has reached the end.

message is displayed in white. (p. 70)

displayed in white. (p. 70)

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— Additional Information —

About video cassettes

Selecting the cassette type

You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder.

When you play back

When you use a Hi8 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 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 developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 recorders/players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

is a trademark.

The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, Hi8 , or standard 8 mm are automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP mode.

Foreign 8 mm video

Because TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to “Using your camcorder abroad” (p. 83) to check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.

video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the

video cassette in the LP mode, recording is

system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was

system correctly on video

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 power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until FULL appears indicating 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.

Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer: – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use 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.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as approximate.

•The E mark, indicating there is little remaining battery time, sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

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.

Additional Information

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to storage and operating conditions, and environment for each battery pack.

Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a] [b]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with Video/Audio input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings. See page 72 for more information.

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