Sony CCD-TR23 - Manual (Page 4)

Checking Your Model Number
The instructions in this manual are for two models listed below. Before you start reading and operating,
check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TK33 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, "CCD-TR33".
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters,
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Types of Differences
Model number Viewfinder
CCD-TR23 B/W
CCD-TR33 Color
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, When you want to use a PAL-M
system based TV, you will need a NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based
camcorder). Please check the list on page 35 to see the TV color system of your country.
Precaution on Copyright
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.
Precautions on Camcorder Care
• Do no 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]
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140“F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun
or under direct sunlight, [c]