Using This Manual; Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply - Sony DCR-TRV140E Service Manual

DCR-TRV140E
— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the five
models listed in the table below (p. 15). Before
you start reading this manual and operating your
camcorder, check the model number by looking
at the bottom of your camcorder. The
DCR-TRV140E is the model used for illustration
purposes. Otherwise, the model name is
indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "DCR-TRV140E only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and
settings on your camcorder are shown in capital
letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a
beep sound to indicate that the operation is being
carried out.
Before using your camcorder
(DCR-TRV140E only)
With your digital camcorder, we recommend
using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures only
in the Digital8 system. You cannot play back
tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm
(analogue) system.
Note on TV colour systems
TV colour systems differ from country to
country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need a PAL system-based TV.
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Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder
(on mounted models only)
•The LCD screen and the finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in colour) 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]
[c]
[a]
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[b]
[c]
[d]
[b]
[d]
English
Using this manual
Types of differences
Model name
TRV107E
System Hi8
Playback Hi8/8
Digital Zoom 450×
z
Remote Sensor
Steadyshot —
z
Date and time
DNR
z
(Digital Noise Reduction)
z
Easy Dubbing
ORC
z
(Optimizing the Recording
Condition)
TBC
z
(Time Base Corrector)
Data Code —
Digital effect —
Digital program editing —
DV OUT jack —
Frame recording —
Hifi SOUND —
Interval recording —
Super NightShot/
—
Colour Slow Shutter
Tape Photo recording —
USB Streaming —
Zero set memory —
z Provided
— Not provided
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.
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TRV108E TRV208E TRV408E TRV140E
Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Digital8
Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8
460× 560× 560× 560×
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V BATT release lever/
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