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3-072-317-14 (1)
Digital
Video Camera Recorder
Video Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. -TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV140
DCR-TRV140
CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam TM TM Vision . With your Digital Handycam/Handycam Vision , you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam TM Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For the customers in the WARNING U.S.A. and Canada To prevent fire or sh
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CAUTION For the customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void If you have any questions about this product, you your authority to operate this equipment. may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Note: The number below is for the FCC related matters This equipment has been tested and found to comply only. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l
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Main Features Taking moving images, and Function to give a natural appearance to your recordings playing them back •Recording a picture (p. 23) •Manual focus (p. 53) 1) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40)* •Playing back a tape (p. 33) Functions to use in editing in the recording mode •Wide mode (p. 41) 4) •Date and time (p. 19)* 4) •ORC [MENU] (p. 109)* Functions to use after recording 1) •Data code (p. 35)* 1) •Zero set memory (p. 67, 96)* 1) •Digital program editing (p. 83)* Capturing i
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 RMT-708 3 45 Monaural Stereo or 6 78 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 72, 73) 1) (p. 141)* Stereo: DCR-TRV140 RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408 Monaural: CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 RMT-814: DCR-TRV140 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 136) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 23) 3 NP-FM30 battery
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Advanced Recording Operations Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 40 Using the wide mode ........................... 41 Getting started Using the fader function ...................... 43 Using special effects Using this manual ................................. 10
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Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape ...................................... 72 Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/ TRV408/TRV608 only) .................. 75 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 83 Recording from video (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (DCR-TRV140 only) ....................... 95 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only) Viewing ima
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 18) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 13). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 21) 1 Open the lid of the 2 Insert a cassette 3 Close the cassette cassette compartment, into the cassette compartme
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A A A R R R E E E M M M A A A C C C ) ) ) G G G H H H C C C ( ( ( Quick Start Guide F F F F F F O O O R R R C C C V V V POWER POWER Recording a picture (p. 23) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 Open the LCD panel Viewfinder while pressing OPEN. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your The picture appears eye against i
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six models listed in the table below (p. 11). Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV140 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV140 only.” As you read through t
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Getting started Using this manual Types of differences CCD- DCR- Model name TRV107 TRV108 TRV308 TRV408 TRV608 TRV140 System Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Hi8 Digital8 Playback Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Hi8/8 Digital8 Digital Zoom 450× 460× 460× 560× 560× 560× 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 6.2 cm 7.5 cm 6.2 cm LCD screen (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (2.5 type) (3 type) (2.5 type) Buit–in light z — zz z z Remote sensor z —— z — z SteadyShot — — zz z z USB Streaming — — — — zz VF B.L. z — zz z z (Viewfinder backlight)
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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 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 i
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Getting started 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 13
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A R E M A C ) G H C ( F F O R C V Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 124 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect t
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. 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 followin
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply CCD-TRV608 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** 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 DCR-TRV140 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 110 60 85 45 NP-FM50 180 100 140
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR-TRV140 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 85 115 NP-FM50 140 185 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-QM71 340 445 NP-FM90 450 580 NP-FM91/QM91 520 670 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack Approximate cotinuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing time of a normally charged
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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. 2,3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet)
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Getting started 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, t
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Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time (CCD-TRV107/TRV108/ TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. 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
