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Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Lees, alvorens het apparaat in gebruik te nemen, de gebruiksaanwijzing aandachtig
door en bewaar ze voor eventuele naslag.
CCD-TRV408E
CCD-TRV107E/TRV108E/
TRV208E/TRV408E
©2002 Sony Corporation
3-072-315-31 (1)
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Summarization of Contents
Main Features
Taking moving images, and playing them back
Describes recording and playback operations.
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
Lists features for exposure control during recording.
Functions to give images more impact
Details features enhancing image impact.
Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings
Explains features for natural recording quality.
Functions to use in editing in the recording mode
Lists functions for editing during recording.
Function to use after recording
Describes functions available post-recording.
Function to make transition smooth
Covers features for smooth scene transitions.
Quick Start Guide
Connecting the mains lead
Instructions for connecting the power adapter.
Inserting a cassette
Steps for loading a video cassette.
Recording a picture
Basic steps for recording video footage.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen
How to view recorded content on the LCD screen.
Getting started
Using this manual
Guidance on how to read and use the manual.
Precautions on camcorder care
Important safety and care instructions for the camcorder.
Checking supplied accessories
List of items included with the camcorder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Instructions for attaching the battery pack.
Charging the battery pack
Steps for charging the battery pack.
After charging the battery pack
Procedures after the battery is charged.
Charging time/Vereiste oplaadtijd
Information on battery charging durations.
Recording time/Beschikbare opnameduur
Details on recording durations with a charged battery.
Playing time/Beschikbare speelduur
Information on playback durations with a charged battery.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”?
Explanation of the InfoLITHIUM battery technology.
Connecting to a wall socket
Instructions for powering the camcorder from a mains socket.
Step 2 Setting the date and time
To check the preset date and time
How to view the currently set date and time.
Auto date function
Explanation of the automatic date recording feature.
Note on the time indicator
Information about the 24-hour time format.
Note on the auto date function
Details on how the auto date function behaves.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
To eject a cassette
Instructions for removing a cassette.
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture
Basic steps for recording video footage.
Notes
General notes on recording operations.
Note on Recording mode
Information on SP and LP recording modes.
To enable smooth transition
Tips for seamless scene transitions between recordings.
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted
Details on automatic power-off in standby mode.
Adjusting the LCD screen
How to position and adjust the LCD screen.
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
Instructions for setting the LCD screen brightness.
After recording
Steps to take after finishing a recording.
Using the zoom feature
How to use the camera's zoom functionality.
Notes on digital zoom
Information and limitations of digital zoom.
When you shoot close to the subject
Tips for focusing on nearby subjects.
To record pictures with the viewfinder – Adjusting the viewfinder
Guidance on using the viewfinder and adjusting focus.
Viewfinder backlight
How to adjust the viewfinder's backlight.
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
Explanation of various indicators shown during recording.
Remaining battery time indicator
How the battery indicator works and its limitations.
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
Using the backlight compensation feature.
Shooting in the dark – NightShot
Instructions for using the NightShot function in low light.
Using the NightShot Light
Information on the NightShot light feature.
Superimposing the date and time on pictures
How to record date and time onto the video.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH
Using the END SEARCH function to find the end of recordings.
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Steps for playing recorded tapes.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
How to position the LCD screen for playback monitoring.
To display the screen indicators – Display function
How to show or hide screen indicators during playback.
Various playback modes
Overview of different playback functions.
To view a still image (playback pause)
How to pause playback for a still image.
To advance the tape
Fast-forwarding the tape.
To rewind the tape
Rewinding the tape.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Using picture search to find specific scenes.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
How to use skip scan for fast playback review.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) (CCD-TRV107E/TRV208E/TRV408E only)
Instructions for slow-motion playback.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Using END SEARCH to locate the last recorded scene.
Viewing the recording on TV
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
How to connect the camcorder to a TV with a VCR.
To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks
Connecting the camcorder to TVs without standard A/V jacks.
If your TV is a stereo type
Connecting to a stereo TV.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR) – EUROPEAN MODELS ONLY
Connecting using a 21-pin Euroconnector.
If your TV has an S video jack
Connecting using an S-Video cable for better quality.
To display the screen indicators on TV
How to display camcorder indicators on the TV screen.
Advanced Recording Operations
Using the wide mode
Instructions for using the 16:9 wide-screen recording modes.
To cancel the wide mode
How to disable the wide-screen recording mode.
If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD TRV408E only)
Notes on 16:9FULL mode and SteadyShot interaction.
In the wide mode
Limitations of the wide mode, like FADER function.
Date or time indicator
How date/time indicators appear in wide mode.
During recording
Restrictions on changing wide mode during recording.
Using the fader function
Beelden in- en uit-faden
Using fade-in and fade-out effects for professional appearance.
(1) When fading in
Steps to initiate a fade-in effect.
(2) Press START/STOP
Completing the fade effect and returning to normal mode.
To cancel the fader function
How to disable the fader function.
Using special effects – Picture effect
PASTEL
Applies a pastel effect, enhancing contrast for cartoon-like images.
NEG.ART
Reverses the colour and brightness of the picture.
SEPIA
Gives the image a sepia tone, like old photos.
B&W
Converts the image to monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE
Enhances light intensity for an abstract, illustration-like effect.
MOSAIC
Displays the subject as a mosaic of small blocks.
SLIM
Makes the image appear narrower, stretched vertically.
STRETCH
Stretches the image horizontally.
(1)In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT...
Steps to select a picture effect mode.
To cancel the picture effect function
How to disable picture effects.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight)
Prevents faces from appearing too white in bright lighting.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)
Creates a soft background for subjects like people or flowers.
SPORTS (Sports lesson)
Minimizes shake for fast-moving sports subjects.
BEACH&SKI (Beach & ski)
Prevents faces from appearing too dark in bright or reflected light.
SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon)
Captures the atmosphere of sunsets and night scenes.
LANDSCAPE (Landscape)
Optimizes focus for distant subjects like mountains.
(1)In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE...
Steps to select a PROGRAM AE mode.
To cancel the PROGRAM AE function
How to return to AUTO mode from PROGRAM AE.
Adjusting the exposure manually
(1)In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE.
Steps to enter manual exposure adjustment.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
How to revert to automatic exposure control.
Focusing manually
To focus precisely
Techniques for achieving precise manual focus.
When you shoot close to the subject
Tips for focusing on nearby subjects.
To return to the autofocus mode
How to switch back to autofocus.
Superimposing a title
(1)In CAMERA mode, press TITLE...
Steps to access the title menu.
(4) Change the colour, size, or position, if necessary.
How to customize title appearance.
(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again...
Finalizing title settings.
(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.
Recording the title onto the video.
(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
How to stop title recording.
To superimpose the title while you are recording
Adding titles during an active recording.
To select the language of a preset title
How to choose the language for preset titles.
Making your own titles
(1)In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE.
Accessing the title creation menu.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
Selecting the custom title mode.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
Choosing between CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 titles.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
Selecting character columns for title input.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
Selecting characters for the title.
(6)Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title.
Completing title text entry.
(7)To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET]...
Saving the custom title.
(8)Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
Exiting the title menu.
To change a title you have stored
How to edit previously saved custom titles.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder
Behavior when title entry takes too long.
If you select [ ]
Option for selecting character sets.
To erase a character
How to delete characters during title input.
To enter a space
How to insert a space in the title.
Using the built-in light
To turn off the built-in light
How to manually switch off the built-in light.
To turn on the built-in light automatically
How to enable automatic operation of the built-in light.
Editing
Dubbing a tape
Instructions for copying video tapes between devices.
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing
Step 1 Connecting the VCR
Connecting the VCR to the camcorder.
Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder
Configuring the VCR for camcorder control.
Step 3 Selecting the title
Choosing titles for the dubbing process.
Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode
Selecting recording modes for dubbing.
Step 5 Performing the Easy Dubbing
Executing the Easy Dubbing function.
Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder
Detailed steps for VCR setup.
(1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR
Configuring VCR to cancel recording pause.
(2) Setting the IR SETUP code
Setting the IR setup code for VCR remote control.
About the IR SETUP code
Reference table for IR setup codes by brand.
(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other
Proper alignment of camcorder and VCR for IR communication.
(4) Confirming the VCR operation
Verifying the VCR's readiness for operation.
Step 3: Selecting the title
Steps for selecting and customizing titles.
(1)Press EASY DUBBING to display the menu.
Accessing the Easy Dubbing menu.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL...
Selecting the title option.
(3) Select the desired title in the menu settings...
Choosing a specific title from the list.
(4) Change the colour, size, or background colour, if necessary.
Customizing title appearance.
Step 4: Selecting the dubbing mode
Choosing between normal or interval dubbing modes.
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MODE SEL...
Selecting the dubbing mode option.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to dub...
Choosing the specific dubbing mode (NORMAL or PREVIEW).
Step 5: Performing Easy Dubbing
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START...
Initiating the dubbing process.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE...
Confirming and executing the dubbing.
To stop dubbing during editing
How to stop the dubbing process prematurely.
To quit the Easy Dubbing function
Exiting the Easy Dubbing mode.
Customising Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Guide to modifying camcorder settings via the menu.
(1)In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press MENU.
Steps to access the main menu.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set.
Navigating and selecting menu icons.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Navigating and selecting menu items.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set.
Selecting and setting desired modes within the menu.
(5)If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4.
How to navigate back and change multiple settings.
Changing the menu settings
PROGRAM AE
Adjusting exposure settings with automatic programs.
P EFFECT
Applying special effects to images.
D ZOOM
Controlling digital zoom functionality.
16:9WIDE
Settings for wide-screen recording formats.
STEADYSHOT*
Activating/deactivating image stabilization.
N.S. LIGHT
Controlling the NightShot light feature.
Changing the menu settings
LCD COLOUR
Adjusting the colour settings on the LCD screen.
VF B.L.
Adjusting the viewfinder backlight.
REC MODE
Selecting recording modes (SP/LP).
ORC TO SET
Optimizing recording conditions.
q REMAIN
Displaying remaining tape or battery status.
Changing the menu settings
WORLD TIME
Setting the camcorder's clock for different time zones.
BEEP
Configuring beep sounds for operations.
COMMANDER*
Activating the remote commander function.
DISPLAY
Controlling what is displayed on the screen and viewfinder.
REC LAMP
Managing the recording indicator lamp.
Changing the menu settings
PROGRAM AE
Summary of PROGRAM AE settings for shooting conditions.
P EFFECT
Summary of special effects options.
D ZOOM
Summary of digital zoom settings.
16:9WIDE
Summary of wide-screen recording settings.
STEADYSHOT*
Summary of image stabilization settings.
N.S. LIGHT
Summary of NightShot light settings.
Changing the menu settings
LCD COLOUR
Summary of LCD colour adjustment settings.
VF B.L.
Summary of viewfinder backlight settings.
REC MODE
Summary of recording mode settings.
ORC TO SET
Summary of ORC setting options.
q REMAIN
Summary of remaining tape or battery display settings.
Changing the menu settings
WORLD TIME
Summary of world time setting options.
BEEP
Summary of beep sound settings.
COMMANDER*
Summary of remote commander settings.
DISPLAY
Summary of display output settings.
REC LAMP
Summary of recording lamp settings.
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
Guide to identifying and resolving common camcorder issues.
In the recording mode
Troubleshooting specific problems during recording.
In the playback mode
Troubleshooting common issues during playback.
In the recording and playback modes
Solutions for problems occurring in both modes.
Others
Solutions for miscellaneous camcorder issues.
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display
Information on the camcorder's self-diagnosis function and error codes.
Warning indicators and messages
Explains warning lights and messages on the camcorder.
Warning indicators
Details on specific warning indicators and their meanings.
Warning messages
Explains the meaning of various warning messages.
Additional Information
About video cassettes
Guidance on choosing between Hi8 and 8mm cassettes.
Selecting the cassette type
Guidance on choosing between Hi8 and 8mm cassettes.
When you play back
Notes on playing back tapes recorded in different formats.
Foreign 8 mm video
Information on playing foreign video tapes.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Explanation of the InfoLITHIUM battery system.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
Explanation of the InfoLITHIUM battery system.
Charging the battery pack
Steps for charging the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
Tips for maximizing battery life and performance.
Remaining battery time indicator
How to interpret the battery time indicator.
How to store the battery pack
Proper procedures for storing the battery pack.
Battery life
Information regarding the limited lifespan of the battery.
Using your camcorder abroad
Guidance on using the camcorder in different countries.
PAL system
List of countries using the PAL color system.
PAL-M system
Countries using the PAL-M color system.
PAL-N system
Countries using the PAL-N color system.
NTSC system
List of countries using the NTSC color system.
SECAM system
List of countries using the SECAM color system.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
How to adjust the clock for different time zones.
Maintenance information and precautions
Moisture condensation
What to do if moisture condenses inside the camcorder.
If moisture condensation occurs
What to do if moisture condenses inside the camcorder.
Note on moisture condensation
Conditions that can cause moisture condensation.
How to prevent moisture condensation
Methods to avoid moisture condensation.
Maintenance information
How to clean the camcorder's LCD screen.
Cleaning the LCD screen
How to clean the camcorder's LCD screen.
Cleaning the video head
Steps to clean the video heads for optimal performance.
Note on video heads
Information regarding worn video heads.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
Procedures for charging the internal rechargeable battery.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
Procedures for charging the internal rechargeable battery.
Precautions
General guidelines for operating the camcorder safely.
Camcorder operation
General guidelines for operating the camcorder safely.
Built-in light
Precautions for using the built-in light.
On handling tapes
Instructions for handling video cassettes.
Camcorder care
General advice for maintaining the camcorder's condition.
AC power adaptor
Safety precautions and usage guidelines for the AC power adapter.
About care and storage of the lens
Instructions for cleaning and storing the camcorder lens.
Battery pack
Safety and usage guidelines for the battery pack.
Note on dry batteries (CCD-TRV107E/TRV208E/TRV408E only)
Precautions for using non-rechargeable batteries.
Specifications
Video camera recorder
Technical details of the video camera recorder system.
System
Technical details of the video recording system.
Minimum illumination
Specification for the minimum light level for recording.
Input/output connectors
List of available input and output ports.
LCD screen
Specifications for the camcorder's LCD screen.
General
General specifications including power and temperature.
AC power adaptor
Technical specifications for the AC power adapter.
Battery pack
Technical specifications for the battery pack.
Identifying the parts and controls
Camcorder
Identification of camcorder external components and controls.
Attaching the shoulder strap
Instructions for attaching the camera's shoulder strap.
Camcorder
Identification of camcorder external components and controls (continued).
Camcorder
Identification of camcorder external components and controls (continued).
Camcorder
Identification of camcorder external components and controls (continued).
Fastening the grip strap
How to securely attach the grip strap.
Attaching the lens cap
Instructions for attaching the lens cap.
Camcorder
Identification of camcorder external components and controls (continued).
Remote Commander
Identification of the remote control buttons and functions.
To prepare the Remote Commander
Steps for inserting batteries into the remote commander.
Notes on the Remote Commander
Important considerations for using the remote control.
LCD screen and Viewfinder
Explanation of indicators displayed on the LCD and viewfinder.
LCD screen and Viewfinder
Explanation of indicators displayed on the LCD and viewfinder (continued).
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