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13
Getting Started
Using this manual
Note on Cassette Memory
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory
.
Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the
(Cassette Memory) mark.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
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 copyright laws.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Note on connecting other equipment
When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the
USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack.
If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a
malfunction of your camcorder.
USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack.
If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a
malfunction of your camcorder.
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[b]
[c]
[d]
Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
•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.
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 get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
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].
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].
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Getting Started
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power
cord (1) (p. 17)
cord (1) (p. 17)
2
NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack
(1) (p. 16)
(1) (p. 16)
3
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44)
4
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.
75)
75)
5
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 217)
Commander (2) (p. 217)
6
Shoulder strap (1)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
7
Lens cap (1) (p. 213)
8
Shoe cover (1) (p. 98)
9
“Memory Stick” (1) (DCR-TRV22/
TRV33 only, p. 106)
TRV33 only, p. 106)
0
USB cable (1) (p. 148)
qa
CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 153, 171)
(p. 153, 171)
qs
Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206)
9
1
4
q;
5
qa
6
2
7
3
8
qs
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Step 1 Preparing the power source
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
(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
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your
camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle.
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your
camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle.
BATT release
button
button
2
1
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