Before You Begin; Using This Manual - Sony Handycam CCD-TR2300 Operating Instructions Manual

Before you begin

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start
reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the
bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR3300 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, "CCD-TR3300 only." As you
read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital
letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your
operation.
Type of differences
Model number
CCD-TR2300
Canadian
model
CCD-TR3300
Other than
Canadian
model
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may
cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be
repaired [a].
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and
sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b].
• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c].
[a]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
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made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
Slow Overlap/ Digital
Shutter Wipe Effect
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• • 3 modes
• 3 modes
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[b]
Easy Charging attached
Connection battery pack
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[c]
CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1)
Edit Station
not supplied
supplied
not supplied