Recording - Basics; Recording A Picture - Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV17 Operating Instructions Manual

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically
(4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator
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POWER
CAMERA
3
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in
the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.
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more information (p. 9 to 15).
lens cover opens.
turns off.
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the
viewfinder.
OFF
(CHARGE)
VTR
4
START/STOP
5
START/STOP
40min
H STBY 0:00:00
SP
40min H
REC 0:00:01
SP