Getting Started; Using This Manual - Sony Handycam DCR-TRV203 Operating Instructions Manual

-- Getting started --
Using this manual
The instrttctions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before
._ttsustart reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
looking at the bottom of your carncorder. The DCR-TRV315 is the model used for
tration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences m operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV315
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and _ttmgs on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
W_en )'ou _ out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR- TRV203/TRV210/TRV310 TRV315
Viewfmder B/W color
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With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 video cassettes Him.
Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 [ ) system. Also, your
_order phys back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hil_/standard 8 [] (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 42
to 48 for playback in the Hi8 HJ[]/standard 8 [] system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 Hl[]/standard 8 []
with the Digital8 D systemon a tape.
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'IV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a "IV, you
an NT_
system-basea
TV.
copyright laws.
• The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-
gredsion technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or
right spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the
manufacturingprocess and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Lettin_ your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction calanot be repaired [a]. 2
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the vlewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged tel.
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