Document Outline

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• For the Customers in the U.S.A.
• For the Customers in CANADA
• CAUTION
• Table of Contents
  • Before You Begin
  • Getting Started
  • Basic Operations
  • Advanced Operations
  • Additional Information
  • I Before You Begin
• Checking Your Model Number
  • Types of differences
  • Note on TV Color Systems
  • Note on Copyright
  • Precautions on Camcorder Care
    • ' Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
    • ' Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
• Checking Supplied Accessories
  • Getting Started
• Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
  • Charging the Battery Pack
    • Battery Life
      • :CD-TRV30
      • CCD-TRV40
      • Use the battery completely before recharging!
    • Removing the Battery Pack
  • Installing the Battery Pack
    • Removing the Battery Pack
    • To Eject the Cassette
    • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
    • Basic Operations
• amera Recording
  • o Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
  • o Finish Recording [b]
  • [b]
    • lote on beep sound
  • To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
    • Note on Standby mode
    • Note on recording
    • Note on the tape counter
    • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
    • When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
  • sing the Zoom Feature
    • >oming Speed (Dual speed zooming)
      • hen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
      • ates on Digital Zoom (CCD-TRV40 only)
  • Shooting with the LCD Screen
• Hints for Better Shooting
  • Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot
    • Notes on the LCD panel
    • [a]
    • [b]
• Checking the Recorded Picture
  • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
  • [c]
  • [d]
  • Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
  • To Stop Playback
  • To Begin Re-recording
• laying Back a Tape
  • To Stop Playback
  • To Rewind the Tape
  • To Fast-forward the Tape
  • When watching on the LCD screen
    • Note on DISPLAY button
    • Using an earphone
    • To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
• Searching for the End of the Picture
  • Various Playback Modes
    • To View a Still Picture (Playback pause)
    • To Locate a Scene (Picture search)
    • To Monitor the High-speed Picture while Advancing the Tape or Rewinding (Skip scan)
    • To View the Picture in a Sequence of Stop-motion images
    • To View the Picture at 1/5 Speed (Slow playback) (only with the Remote Commander)
      • Notes on playback
    • Advanced Operations
• sing Alternate Power Sources
  • )te on power sources
  • Using House Current
    • WARNING
    • PRECAUTION
    • Notes on the POWER lamp
    • To Remove the Adaptor
  • Using a Car Battery
    • To Remove the DC Pack
  • Options for Charging the Battery Pack
• Recording with the Date or Time
  • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
  • After Shooting
    • This function is also effective under following conditions:
• sing the PROGRAM AE Function
  • Selecting the Best Mode
    • Portrait mode
    • Sports mode
  • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
    • High-speed shutter mode
    • ^ Twilight mode
    • Jote on shutter speed
• Fade-in and Fade-out
  • When Fading in [a]
  • When Fading out [b]
  • To Cancel the Fade-in/Fade-out Function
    • When the date/time indicator is displayed
    • c
• njoying Picture Effect
  • electing the Best Modes
    • OSAIC [a]
    • 3LARIZE [b]
  • aw
    • cture Effect Modes for CCD-TRV40 only
    • SEPIA
    • NEG. ART [c]
    • >LIM [d]
    • STRETCH [e]
    • Using the Picture Effect Function
      • Note on Picture Effect
• eleasing the STEADY SHOT Function
  • or the Model with the STEADY SHOT Switch (CCD-TRV40 only)
  • Activate the STEADY SHOT Function Again
    • tes on the STEADY SHOT function
  • Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
    • terns in CAMERA and VTR Modes
      • OMMANDER <ON/OFF>
      • EEF <ON/OFF>
      • OLOR*
      • lUE*
    • terns in CAMERA Mode only
      • ) ZOOM <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV40 only)
      • >UTO DATE <ON/OFF>*
      • EC LAMP <ON/OFF>*
      • LOCK SET*
    • tern for VTR Mode only
      • DIT <ON/OFF>
    • Connecting Directly to a TV
      • If your VCR is already connected to a TV
    • To connect to a TV or a VCR without AudioA/ideo Input Jacks
    • Monitoring the Picture from a TV or VCR
• diting onto Another Tape
• Recording from a VCR or TV
  • iefore Editing
    • Edit More Scenes
    • Stop Editing
    • To Stop Recording
      • ! of the EDITSEARCH button
• hanging the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder
  • te on Lithium Battery
    • iure to insert the lithium battery with the positive side facing out.
    • ^NING
    • 3 the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult ctor immediately.
  • tanging the Lithium Battery
    • Note on the time indicator
    • P (long play) mode
    • oreign 8 mm video
• Tips for Using the Battery Pack
  • Preparing the Battery Pack
    • vlways Carry Additional Batteries
    • attery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
    • o Save Battery Power
  • When to Replace the Battery Pack
    • Note on the remaining battery indicator
  • Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
    • The Battery Pack Heats Up
    • Battery Pack Care
    • How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
  • Video Head Cleaning
    • aution
    • ate
  • Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
  • Precautions
    • Camcorder Operation
• Using Your Camcorder Abroad
  • n Handling Tapes
  • amcorder Care
  • C Power Adaptor
    • targing
    • Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again.
    • thers
  • Power Sources
  • Difference in Color Systems
    • NTSC system countries
    • PAL system countries
    • PAL-M system country
    • PAL-N system countries
    • SECAM system countries
• trouble Check
  • Camcorder
• Specifications
  • VC Power Adaptor
    • hen the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
    • Video Camera Recorder
      • System
      • Video recording system
      • Video signal
      • Tape speed
      • Viewfinder
      • Lens
      • Focal distance
      • Color temperature
      • Minimum illumination
      • LCD screen Picture
      • OH'Screen display
      • Input and Output connectors Video input/output
      • RFU DC OUT
      • MIC jack
      • Speaker
      • General
      • Power requirements
      • Average power consumption
      • Installation
      • Operating temperature
      • Storage temperature
      • Dimensions
      • Mass
      • Microphone
      • Supplied accessories
    • AC power adaptor
      • Power requirements
      • Power consumption
      • Output voltage
      • Application
      • Operating temperature
      • Storage temperature
      • Dimensions
      • Mass
• Identifying the Parts
  • ] Tape transport buttons (p.18, 19)
  • ] DISPLAY button (p.19)
  • ] Size AA (R6) battery holder ] START/STOP button ] Power zoom button
  • Preparing the Remote Commander
    • Note on battery life
    • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
  • Using the Remote Commander
  • Remote Control Direction
  • In the Viewfinder and On the LCD Screen
    • Notes on the Remote Commander
    • To Watch the Demonstration
      • To enter Demo mode
      • To exit Demo mode
      • [T] PROGRAM AE mode indicator (p.26)
      • [2] Steady Shot indicator (CCD-TRV40 only) (p.30)
      • [3] Back light indicator (p.25)
      • [4] Picture effect indicator (p.28)
      • H] Power zoom indicator (p.12)
      • U] FADER indicator (p.27)
      • [7] Warning indicator (p.58)
      • [8] LP indicator
      • [U Tape transport mode (p.10,18)
      • HOl Tape counter (p.11)
      • ^Remaining tape indicator (p.11)
      • ] Remaining battery indicator (p.39)
      • 5 AUTO DATE indicator (p.11)
      • ] Date or Time (p.24)
      • il Recording lamp/Battery lamp (in the viewfinder)