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©2002 Sony Corporation
Model No.
-TRV
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
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.
3-072-317-14 (1)
Digital
Video Camera Recorder
Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV140
DCR-TRV140
CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/
TRV608


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder/Handycam
VisionTM . With your Digital Handycam/Handycam VisionTM, you can capture life's precious
moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam/Handycam
VisionTM is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will
soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.


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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
--
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
--
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For the customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV140
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics lnc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ, 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
CCD-TRV608
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics lnc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ, 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.


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Main Features
Taking moving images, and
playing them back
·Recording a picture (p. 23)
·Recording a still image on a tape (p. 40)*1)
·Playing back a tape (p. 33)
Capturing images on your
computer (CCD-TRV608, DCR-
TRV140 only)
·Viewing images recorded on a tape (p. 97)
·Viewing images live from your camcorder
(p. 97)
Others
Functions to adjust exposure in the
recording mode
·NightShot (p. 29)/
Super NightShot (p. 29)*1)/
Color Slow Shutter (p. 29)*1)
·BACK LIGHT (p. 29)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 50)
·Built-in light (p. 61)*3)
·Manual exposure (p. 52)
Functions to give images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 26)
The default settings is set to OFF. (To zoom
greater than 20
×, select the digital zoom
power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
·FADER (p. 43)
·Tape photo recording (p. 40)*1)
·Picture effect (p. 64)
·Digital effect (p. 65)*1)
·TITLE (p. 57)
Function to give a natural appearance to
your recordings
·Manual focus (p. 53)
Functions to use in editing in the recording
mode
·Wide mode (p. 41)
·Date and time (p. 19)*4)
·ORC [MENU] (p. 109)*4)
Functions to use after recording
·Data code (p. 35)*1)
·Zero set memory (p. 67, 96)*1)
·Digital program editing (p. 83)*1)
·Easy Dubbing (p. 75)*4)
·Tape PB ZOOM (p. 66)*1)
Function to make transition smooth
·END SEARCH (p. 32)
*1) DCR-TRV140 only
*2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only
*3) CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608,
DCR-TRV140 only
*4) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/
TRV608 only


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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 141)*1)
RMT-708: CCD-TRV107/TRV408
RMT-814: DCR-TRV140
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 14)
3
NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16, 17)
4
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 141)*1)
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. 38, 72, 73)
Stereo: DCR-TRV140
Monaural: CCD-TRV107/TRV108/
TRV308/TRV408/TRV608
6
Shoulder strap (1) (p. 136)
7
Lens cap (1) (p. 23)
8
USB Cable (1) (p. 97)*2)
9
CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 98)*2)
1
2
3
45
6
78
RMT-814
RMT-708
or
Monaural
Stereo
*1) CCD-TRV107/TRV408, DCR-TRV140 only
*2) CCD-TRV608, DCR-TRV140 only
9
or