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

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.

END

SEARCH

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)

Press x.

VOLUME

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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].

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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.

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

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.

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

A/ V OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable
(supplied)

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 wide-
screen 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 wide-
screen format [h].

CINEMA

16:9FULL

In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in 

 in the menu settings

(p. 68).

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.

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

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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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:

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.

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

FADER

FADER

t FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE*

no indicator 

T MONOTONE T

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
animated cartoon.

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.

(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/

PUSH EXEC dial.

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.

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N E G A R T
S E P I A
B &W
S O L A R I Z E

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P R O G R A M     A E
P     E F F E C T
    R E T U R N

O F F

You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

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.

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

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.

(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.

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

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  P R O G R A M     A E
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B E A C H & S K I
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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.

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

EXPOSURE

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.

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.

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 

, and then press the dial.

(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.

T I TLE

S I Z E

SMA L L

VACATION

S I Z E

L A RG E

P R E S E T T I T L E

H E L L O !
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S
CONGR A T U L A T I ON S !
OU R SWE E T B A B Y
WE D D I NG
V A C A T I ON
T H E E N D

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P R E S E T T I T L E

H E L L O !
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S
CONGR A T U L A T I ON S !
OU R SWE E T B A B Y
WE D D I NG
V A C A T I ON
T H E E N D

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P R E S E T T I T L E

H E L L O !
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S
CONGR A T U L A T I ON S !
OU R SWE E T B A B Y
WE D D I NG
V A C A T I ON
T H E E N D

[ T I T L E ] : E ND

R E T U R N

P R E S E T T I T L E

H E L L O !
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S
CONGR A T U L A T I ON S !
OU R SWE E T B A B Y
WE D D I NG
V A C A T I ON
T H E E N D

[ T I T L E ] : E ND

R E T U R N

VACATION

T I T L E

VACATION

T I T L E

[ T I T L E ] : E ND

[ T I T L E ] : E ND

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.

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
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:

1

y 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.