Sony DCR-TRV320 Service Manual page 48

Maintenance information and
precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)
or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in this operating instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid get inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE)
when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
•Keep your camcorder away from strong
magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Noise
may appear on the image.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers
or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the
rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense
the type and thickness of the tape and if the
recording tab is in or out.
Camcorder care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the
power, operate the CAMERA and VTR (DCR-
TRV620E)/PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E)
sections and play back a tape for about 3
minutes when your camcorder is not to be used
for a long time.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust.
If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove
them with a soft cloth.
•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent which may damage the finish.
•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When
you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in
a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
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Maintenance information and
precautions
Battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video
equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not
allow metal objects to come into contact with
the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment
securely.
•Charging while some capacity remains does not
affect the original battery capacity.
Note on dry batteries
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage
or corrosion, observe the following:
– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + –
polarities matched to the + – marks.
– Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
– Do not use a combination of new and old
batteries.
– Do not use different types of batteries.
– Current flows from batteries when you are not
using them for a long time.
– Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment
carefully before replacing the batteries.
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes
with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Информация по уходу за аппаратом
и меры предосторожности
Меры предосторожности
Эксплуатация видеокамеры
Обращение с лентами
Уход за видеокамерой
Информация по уходу за аппаратом
и меры предосторожности
Батарейный блок
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Примечание к сухим батарейкам
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Если произошла утечка внутреннего
вещества батареек
Maintenance information and
precautions
Connection to your PC
•When recording with i.LINK cable the image
processed or edited by your PC, use a new Hi8
/Digital8 tape.
•When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/
standard8 (analog) system into your PC, dub
the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first,
and then input it into your PC.
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/
standard 8 system into Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion
doesn't work. To use this function, dub the image
into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input
it into your Sony VAIO.
AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the mains when you are
not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect
the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the mains lead itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or
if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
•Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a
heavy object on it. This will damage the cord
and may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur and
the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers and
video equipment. AM receivers and video
equipment disturb AM reception and video
operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not
a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts
and controls
Camcorder
1
2
3
1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 23)
2 OPEN button (p. 21)
3 VOLUME buttons (p. 33)
4 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 12)
5 POWER switch (p. 21)
6 START/STOP button (p. 21)
7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 167)
8 DC IN jack (p. 13)
This mark indicates that this
product is a genuine accessory for
Sony video products.
When purchasing Sony video
products, Sony recommends that
you purchase accessories with this
"GENUINE VIDEO
ACCESSORIES" mark.
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Информация по уходу за аппаратом
и меры предосторожности
Подключение к Вашему
персональному компьютеру
При вводе изображения, записанного в
системе Hi8/стандартной системе 8, в
программу Sony VAIO
Сетевой адаптер переменного тока
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— Оперативный справочник —
Обозначение частей и
регуляторов
Видеокамера
4
5
6
7
8
1 Кнопки LCD BRIGHT
2 Кнопка OPEN
3 Кнопки VOLUME
4 Рычаг BATT RELEASE
5 Переключатель POWER
6 Кнопка START/STOP
7 Крючки для плечевого ремня
8 Гнездо DC IN
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