Sony CCD-TRV30 - Manual (Page 3)

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Before You Begin
Checking Your Model Number
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before yovi start reading this
manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your
camcorder. The CCD-TRV30 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherw'ise, the model name is
indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "CCD-TRV40 only."
,'\s 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 Steady Shot Picture Effect Zoom (x)
CCD-TRV30 5 modes 12
CCD-TRV40 • 7 modes 24 (Digital)
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 an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based
camcorder). Please check the list on page 45 to see the TV color system of your country.
Note 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 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]
• 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]
Checking Supplied Accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
NP-66 Battery pack (1) (p.6)
AC-V26 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22)
Shoulder strap (1) (p.54)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.33,35)
Size AA (R6) Battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.55)
CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (p.35)
Already installed in the camcorder.
LCD screen cleaner cloth (1) (p,44)
Tripod adaptor (1) (p.16)
Please also refer to the precautions starting on p.43 in addition to the above precautions.