Using An Outside Power Source; Step 3: Turning The Power On - Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480E Operation Manual

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
"Charging the battery pack" (p. 14).
Step 3: Turning the
power on
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
"Memory Stick."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick."
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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