Sony DCR-TRV250 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Getting Started
Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder
• 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 become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder become 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].
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
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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 the
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the
BATT (battery) release lever down.
If you install the large-capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack
on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder.
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack
on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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BATT (battery)
release lever
release lever
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Getting Started
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 242 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 242 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
The charge lamp lights up when charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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BATT INFO
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
To check the state of the battery (BATTERY INFO)
Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO.
The BATTERY INFO is displayed for about seven seconds.
Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO.
The BATTERY INFO is displayed for about seven seconds.
The battery charge level is displayed as percentage and recordable
time with the LCD screen/viewfinder.
The battery charge level is displayed in 10% increments.
time with the LCD screen/viewfinder.
The battery charge level is displayed in 10% increments.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge level
indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out.
indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Until the remaining battery charge is calculated
The battery charge level indicator moves flashing and
“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.
“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug
of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug
of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
When you use the AC Adaptor
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO
Refer to the value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as a rough standard.
Refer to the value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as a rough standard.
To display the BATTERY INFO longer
Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is still displayed. The information is
displayed for another seven seconds.
If you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for up to about 20
seconds.
Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is still displayed. The information is
displayed for another seven seconds.
If you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for up to about 20
seconds.
The BATTERY INFO is not displayed in the following cases:
– The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).
– The battery pack is not installed properly.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
– The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).
– The battery pack is not installed properly.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
Charging
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Full charge
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TIME AVAILABLE
0%
50%
100%
LCD SCREEN:
56 min
VIEWFINDER:
73 min
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TIME AVAILABLE
0%
50%
100%
LCD SCREEN:
80 min
VIEWFINDER: 105 min
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
CALCULATING
BATTERY INFO...
0%
50%
100%
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