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• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the

USB cable before installing the USB driver, so the driver
was not recognized by the computer.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver. (p. 60)

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver. (p. 61 to 63)

• Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or

earlier.

• The USB cable was not connected before starting up the

application software.

c Connect the USB cable before starting up the application

software. (p. 63)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 72)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the

+ – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 96)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 96)

• Set the date and time. (p. 16)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about
1 minute. Turn the power on. (p. 19) If the functions still
do not work, press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If
you press RESET, all the settings including the date and
time return to the default.) (p. 95)

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 15)

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

c Install it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

*

1)

CCD-TRV608 only

*

2)

CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only

USB Streaming function does not
work*

1)

The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.

While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.

No function works though the power
is on.

You cannot charge the battery pack
installed to your camcorder.

You cannot install the USB driver.*

1)

The date or time indicator does not
appear, and the bars
“--:--:--” appear.

The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not
work.*

2)

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 81)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84)

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 85)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the
viewfinder or in the display window.
If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss)
will differ depending on the state of your
camcorder.

C:21:ss

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder
yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

E:20:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss

C:31:ss
C:32:ss

C:04:ss

C:22:ss

C:21:00

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the
following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Self-diagnosis display (p. 77)

Moisture condensation has
occurred*

1)

Fast flashing:
– Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open. (p. 84)

You need to eject the cassette*

1)

Slow flashing:
– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 18)

Fast flashing:
– Moisture condensation has

occurred. (p. 84)

– The tape has run out.
– The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 77)

*

1)

You hear the melody or beep sound.

*

2)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

Tape/Battery pack warning
indicator*

2)

Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.
– The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.
– The tape has run out.*

1)

The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
– You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD

cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85)

C:21:00

The battery pack is dead or
nearly dead
Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.

(P. 12)
Depending on conditions, the
environment or the battery pack,
the warning indicator may flash,
even if there are 5 to 10 minutes
battery remaining.

Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.
– The battery pack is completely

dead, and cannot be charged.

Tape warning indicator
Slow flashing:
– The tape is near the end.
– No tape is inserted.*

1)

– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red).*

1)

 (p. 18)

Fast flashing:
– The tape has run out.*

1)

•CLOCK SET

Set the date and time. (p. 16)

•FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 81)

BATTERY ONLY

•

Q NO TAPE*

1)

Insert a cassette tape.

•

Q TAPE END*

1)

The tape has reached the end.

•

 CLEANING CASSETTE*

2)

The video heads are dirty. (p. 85)

•START/STOP KEY

Press START/STOP to activate the ORC setting. This
message is displayed in white. (p. 70)

•ORC

The ORC setting is working. This message is
displayed in white. (p. 70)

*

1)

You hear the melody or beep sound.

*

2)

The 

x indicator and “  CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

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You can use both Hi8 

 and standard 8 mm   video cassettes on your camcorder.

When you use a Hi8 

 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the

Hi8 

 system. When you use a standard 8 mm   video cassette, recording and

playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm   system.
However, if you record on a Hi8 

 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is

carried out in the standard 8 mm   system.
If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder, the
playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has
been recorded.

This Hi8 

 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm   system, and was

developed to produce higher quality pictures.
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 

 system correctly on video

recorders/players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

 is a trademark.

is a trademark.

The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, Hi8 

, or standard 8 mm   are

automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The
quality of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP
mode.

Because TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play
back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to “Using your camcorder abroad” (p. 83) to
check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder
and the AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until FULL appears indicating that the battery pack is fully
charged, in the display window. If you charge the battery pack outside of this
temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

•Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the

battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use
the battery pack longer:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use a large capacity battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91,

optional).

•Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity
battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91, optional).

•Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. Battery pack power is also consumed when your camcorder
is in the standby mode or playback is paused.

•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recording before the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

•If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the

battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that
the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that
the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as approximate.

•The 

E mark, indicating there is little remaining battery time, sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

•If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following once a year to maintain

proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery pack.
2. Discharge on your camcorder.
3. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and store it in a dry, cool place.

•To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in CAMERA

(standby) mode without a cassette inserted until the power goes off.

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to storage and operating conditions, and

environment for each battery pack.

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with Video/Audio input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.

PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system
Brazil

PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings. See page 72 for more information.

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If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the 

% indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the 

% indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
– You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

– You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

– You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
– You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
The video head may be dirty when:
– the 

x indicator and “  CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen or the 

x indicator flashes on the screen.

– playback pictures contain noise.
– playback pictures are hardly visible.
– playback pictures do not appear.

[a] Slightly dirty
[b] Very dirty

If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Note on video heads
When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads
with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If this is
the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

A built-in rechargeable battery is supplied with your camcorder so as to retain the date
and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The rechargeable battery
is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will
get discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the
rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain
the date and time, etc., charge the battery pack if the battery pack is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
– Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.

– Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful with the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Noise may occur on images.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb

or shorten the life of the bulb.

•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may

cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and

PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder is
not to be used for a long time.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.

To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating

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•Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in the following instances:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from growing on the lens, periodically perform the above.
We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder at least once per month to
keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment for the charging function.
•To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact

with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•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.

•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks
– Dry batteries are not rechargeable
– Do not use a combination of new and old batteries
– Do not use different types of batteries
– Current drains from batteries when you are not using them for a long time
– Do not use leaking batteries

If batteries are leaking
•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

1

2

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
(p. 23)

3

V 

BATT release lever (p. 11)

4

 USB connector (p. 61)

(CCD-TRV608 only)

5

OPEN button (p. 19)

6

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 16, 67)

7

Power zoom lever (p. 22)

8

POWER switch (p. 19)

9

START/STOP button (p. 19)

0

DC IN jack (p. 12, 15)

qa

Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 91)

q;

qa

8

7

9

6

3

4

5

2

1

Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.

qs

Video control buttons (p. 29, 31)
x

 STOP (stop)

m

 REW (rewind)

N

 PLAY (playback)*

M

 FF (fastforward)

X

 PAUSE (pause)

qd

LIGHT button (p. 46)
(CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/
TRV608 only)

qf

Recording lamp (p. 19)

qg

Infrared rays emitter (p. 26)

qh

Remote sensor (p. 96)
(CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only)

qj

NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26)

qk

Display window (p. 97)

ql

Microphone (p. 19)

w;

Tripod receptacle (base)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.

qh

qf

qg

w;

ql

qj

qd

qs

qk

* This button has a tactile dot.

wa

VOLUME +*/– buttons (p. 29)

ws

wd

LCD screen (p. 19)

wf

EXPOSURE button (p. 40)

wg

TITLE button (p. 42, 44)

wh

EASY DUBBING button (p. 51)

wj

DISPLAY button (p. 30)

wk

END SEARCH button (p. 28)

wl

Viewfinder (p. 23)

e;

FADER button* (p. 35)

ea

BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)

es

FOCUS button (p. 41)

ed

MENU button* (p. 67)

wj

wl

wk

ed

wf

wg

wh

ws

wd

wa

e;

es

ea

* This button has a tactile dot.