Getting Started; Using This Manual - Sony Handycam DCR-TRV60 Operating Instructions Manual

— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TRV70 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-TRV70
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of this manual, position of the POWER
switch is shown by the icons below.
DCR-TRV70 only
The MEMORY/NETWORK position of the POWER switch is shown as MEMORY or
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is
being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR-
Mark on the POWER switch
Network function
z Provided
— Not provided
Note on Cassette Memory
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes on your
camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory
Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
12
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
in this manual.
: Set the POWER switch to VCR.
: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK
(DCR-TRV70 only).
TRV60
MEMORY
—
(Cassette Memory) mark.
TRV70
MEMORY/NETWORK
z
.