Using This Manual; Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply; Installing The Battery Pack - Sony DCR-TRV240 Service Manual

DCR-TRV240/TRV340
— 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-TRV340 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-TRV340
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is
being carried out.
Differences by camcorder model
DCR-
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER switch)
Self-timer
z Provided
— Not provided
* The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 115 for details.
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page
62 to 69 for playback in the Hi8
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8
with the Digital8 system on a tape.
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.
Copyright precautions
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.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
(battery) release lever down.
If you install the large-capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your
camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
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TRV240 TRV340
— z
— z
/Digital8 video cassettes. Your
system. Also, your
/standard 8 (analog) system.
/standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition,
/standard 8
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BATT (battery)
release lever
Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder
• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
[a]
[c]
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
See page 187 for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after normal
charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the
battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your
camcorder.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
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[b]
[d]
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