Document Outline

• Welcome !
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• CAUTION
  • RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES '
  • NICKEL-CADMIUM
  • BATTERY.
  • MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
• For the Customers in the U.S.A.
  • WARNING
• For the Customers in CANADA
• CAUTION
• Table of contents
  • Before you begin
• Using this manual
  • Note on TV color systems
  • Precaution on copyright
  • Precautions on camcorder care
    • [a]
    • [b]
• Checking supplied accessories
  • Getting started
• Charging and installing the battery pack
  • Charging the battery pack .
    • Charging Time
    • Battery life
      • CCD-TRV12fTRV112
    • To remove the battery pack
      • Notes on charging the battery pack
  • Installing the battery pack
  • Charging and installing the battery pack
    • To remove the battery pack
• Inserting a cassette
  • To eject the cassette
  • To prevent accidental erasure
• Camera recording
  • To stop recording momentarily [a]
  • To finish recording [b]
  • [b]
    • Note on standby mode
    • Notes on the recording mode
  • To focus the viewfinder lens
    • Recording with the START/STOP button depressed
    • Shooting scenery in several short takes
    • Note on recording
    • Notes on the tape counter
    • Note on beep sound
    • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
  • Using the zoom feature
    • Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
    • Notes on digital zoom
    • [b] [a]
  • Shooting with ‘ttie LCD screen
    • Notes on the LCD panel
• Hints for better shooting
  • Hints for better shooting
  • [b]
  • [c]
    • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
    • Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
    • Note on the LCD screen
• Checking the recorded picture
  • To stop playback
  • To go back to the last recorded point after edit search
  • To begin re-recording
• Playing back a tape
  • To stop playback, press ■.
  • To rewind the tape, press ■♦4. To fast-forward the tape, press I
  • Using the Remote Commander
  • Note on DISPLAY button
  • Various playback modes
    • To locate a scene (Picture Search)
• Searching for the end of the picture
  • Advanced operations
• Using alternative power sources
  • Note on power sources
  • WARNING
  • PRECAUTION
  • Using alternative power sources
    • Notes on the POWER lamp
    • To remove the adaptor
  • Using the Battery Case
    • - GCD-TRV12/TRV22n-RV33 only
    • Battery Life
      • Notes
  • Using a car battery
• Letting the subject monitor the shot
  • To cancel mirror mode
    • Notes on mirror mode
  • Letting the subject monitor the shot
    • [a]
    • [b]
• Recording with the date or time
  • To stop recording with the date or time
  • Note
• Shooting with backlighting
  • After shooting
• Using the PROGRAM AE function
  • Selecting the l>est mode
    • ^ Sports mode
    • High-speed shutter mode
    • Twilight mode
  • Using the PROGRAM AE function
    • To return to automatic mode
      • Note on shutter speed
• Selecting the START/STOP mode
  • To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode
    • Note on 5 SEC recording
• Superimposing a title
  • To superimpose from the beginning
  • To superimpose on the way of recording
    • Note on selecting a title
• Using the STEADY SHOT function
  • - CCD-TRV22/TRV33/TRV212 only
  • Notes on the steady shot
• Using the CINEMA mode function
  • - CCD-TRV33 only
• Changing the mode settings
  • Selecting the mode setting of each item
• Watching on a TV screen
  • Connecting directly to a VCR / TV with Video / Audio input jacks
    • If your TV is already connected to a VCR
    • If you connect directly to TV
    • To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks
    • To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input Jacks
• Editing onto another tape
  • To edit more scenes
  • To stop editing
• Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
  • Notes on lithium battery
    • • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
    • Should the battery be swallowed. Immediately consult a doctor.
    • WARNING
  • Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
  • Changing the lithium battery
• Resetting the date and time
  • To correct the date and time setting
  • To check-the date and time
  • The year indicator changes as follows:
    • Note on the time indicator
• Playback modes
  • Recording mode
  • Foreign 8 mm video
• Tips for using the battery pack
  • Preparing the battery pack
    • Always carry additional batteries
    • Battery life is shorter in cold environment
    • To save battery power
  • Tips for using the battery pack
  • When to replace the battery
    • Note on the remaining battery indicator
  • Notes on the rechargeable battery pack
    • CAUTION
    • The battery heats up
    • Battery pack care
    • How to use the switch on the battery pack
    • The life of the battery pack
    • Charging temperature
      • Sony Batteries are Recommended
  • Notes on theJBattery Case
    • - CCD-TRV12n'RV22ATRV33 only
    • • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA rechargeable NiCd batteries.
  • Notes on Alkaline Batteries
    • If battery leakage occurred
• Maintenance information and precautions
  • Moisture condensation
    • Inside the camcorder
    • On the lens
    • How to prevent moisture condensation
  • Video head cleaning
    • Caution -
    • Note
  • Removing dii^ from inside the viewfinder ; -
    • To reattach the eyecup
      • Caution
  • Maintenance information and precautions
  • Precautions' . ^
    • Camcorder operation
    • On handling tapes
    • Camcorder care
    • AC power adaptor
      • Charging
      • Others
• Using your camcorder abroad
  • Power sources
  • Difference in color systems
    • NTSC system countries
    • PAL system countries
    • PAL M system country
    • PAL N system countries
    • SECAM system countries
    • When the CHARGE lamp flashes
• Specifications
  • ' Vid^jsimera ..recorder
    • System
      • General
      • Power requirements
        • AC power adaptor
• Identifying the parts
  • [T] Tape transport buttons (p. 16,17)
  • [2] EDITSEARCH button (p. 15)
  • ¡3] Recording lamp
  • l4l Remote sensor (p. 53)
  • [U Lens cover
  • [§ Power zoom button (p. 14)
  • {7] Built-in microphone S] POWER switch (p. 9, 16)
  • [9] Power zoom lever (p. 11)
  • QS Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 10) [ill Viewfinder (p. 10, 39, 54) m PROGRAM AE dial (p. 24)
  • M LCD panel (p. 12)
  • 03 BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)
  • Using the Remote Commander
    • Q] Transmitter
    • [2] Tape transport buttons (p. 17)
    • [3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52)
    • g] START/STOP button Power zoom button
  • To prepare the remote commander
    • Note on battery life
    • To avoid damag from possible battery leakage
  • Remote control direction
    • Notes on the Remote Commander
  • To watch the demonstration
    • To enter demo mode
    • To exit demo mode
  • In the Viewfinder and on the LCD screen
• Warning indicators