Using This Manual - Sony HANDYCAM DCR-TRV330 Operating Instructions Manual

-- Getting started --
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV530 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-TRV530
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCR- TRV230 TRV330 TRV530
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER switch)
Self-timer -- • •
(USB) jack -- • •
LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)
• Provided
-- Not provided
* The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 88 for details.
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 t) video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 I_) system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 [] (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 53
to 59 for playback in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 [] system. To enable smooth transition,
we reconunend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 []
with the Digital8 _) system on a tape.
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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