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...moisture. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To prevent fire or ...shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon...
...moisture. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To prevent fire or ...shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon...
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...the LCD panel to support it. Touch the button on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Notes on the LCD screen. • You can change the language to be sure to insert the connector plug in the following parts. ...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with specific model names are for...
...the LCD panel to support it. Touch the button on using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Notes on the LCD screen. • You can change the language to be sure to insert the connector plug in the following parts. ...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with specific model names are for...
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... started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ....... 32 Recording with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 34 ,continued 5 Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality... 20 Inserting a "Memory Stick 21 Step 7: Setting the screen language 22 Recording Recording movies 24 Recording for "Memory Stick" only. Easy Handycam 33 Recording a movie 33 Recording a still image 34 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for...
... started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ....... 32 Recording with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 34 ,continued 5 Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality... 20 Inserting a "Memory Stick 21 Step 7: Setting the screen language 22 Recording Recording movies 24 Recording for "Memory Stick" only. Easy Handycam 33 Recording a movie 33 Recording a still image 34 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for...
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... images from a "Memory Stick" to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder abroad ..........114 Usable cassette tapes 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 About i.LINK 119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification 123 Quick... mark 99 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 103 Warning indicators and messages ...110 Additional Information Using your camcorder: • Editing images with specific information - PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc 61 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu ...
... images from a "Memory Stick" to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder abroad ..........114 Usable cassette tapes 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 About i.LINK 119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification 123 Quick... mark 99 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 103 Warning indicators and messages ...110 Additional Information Using your camcorder: • Editing images with specific information - PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc 61 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu ...
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.... EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. The cassette compartment cassette. comes out automatically. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . of the back of ...the slides back in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 14.
.... EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. b Slide the battery pack in by itself. The cassette compartment cassette. comes out automatically. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . of the back of ...the slides back in the direction of the arrow up the viewfinder. a Lift up , then push the center the cassette compartment to the camcorder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 14.
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Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 10 Quick Start Guide b mark a Lift up the viewfinder. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 10 Quick Start Guide b mark a Lift up the viewfinder. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
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... shoulder strap. "Memory Stick" 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) "Memory Stick" media is only supplied with DCR-TRV460. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This ...Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is no "Memory Stick" media supplied with DCR-TRV361. Getting started...
... shoulder strap. "Memory Stick" 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) "Memory Stick" media is only supplied with DCR-TRV460. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This ...Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is no "Memory Stick" media supplied with DCR-TRV361. Getting started...
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... With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 118). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 1...
... With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 118). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 1...
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... it . C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. The battery information appears for about storage of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. See page 119 about 7 seconds. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 72 ...to (CHG) OFF. 2 Lift up and charging starts. To check the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT(battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when...
... it . C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. The battery information appears for about storage of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. See page 119 about 7 seconds. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 72 ...to (CHG) OFF. 2 Lift up and charging starts. To check the remaining battery - To remove the battery pack BATT(battery) release button POWER switch OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when...
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...TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to change the power mode, and zoom. The battery... NP-QM91/ 625 310 QM91D * Approximate number of your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will be correctly displayed in the Digital8 system. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully...
...TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to change the power mode, and zoom. The battery... NP-QM91/ 625 310 QM91D * Approximate number of your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will be correctly displayed in the Digital8 system. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully...
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... to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. While you do not want the battery to your camcorder. Step 3: Turning the power on a "Memory Stick." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . To turn off , AC power (house current) is still ... record on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to record or play or edit pictures on . Connect your...
... to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. While you do not want the battery to your camcorder. Step 3: Turning the power on a "Memory Stick." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . To turn off , AC power (house current) is still ... record on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to (CHG) OFF. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to record or play or edit pictures on . Connect your...
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Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. ... the LCD panel 180 degrees to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 18 Getting started Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder...
Adjusting the viewfinder Maximum 180 degrees You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. ... the LCD panel 180 degrees to meet various recording situations. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 18 Getting started Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder...
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... you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on your camcorder (p. 17). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 123) and then set the date and time again. Step 5: Setting the date and time... Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. ...
... you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on your camcorder (p. 17). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 123) and then set the date and time again. Step 5: Setting the date and time... Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. ...
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...damaged. Otherwise, image data may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick," or remove the battery pack. SURE 1/3 FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE ...4 Touch [LANGUAGE]. Do not shake or knock your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the...
...damaged. Otherwise, image data may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick," or remove the battery pack. SURE 1/3 FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE ...4 Touch [LANGUAGE]. Do not shake or knock your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the...
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... 5 seconds) H Personal Menu button (p. 59) I Review button (p. 24) b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent... battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). z Tip • If you do not use . Date/time and the camera...
... 5 seconds) H Personal Menu button (p. 59) I Review button (p. 24) b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent... battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). z Tip • If you do not use . Date/time and the camera...
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...appears. • The built-in light is working. - When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- The settings are displayed cyclically in the mode for more than 5 minutes with no indicator appears on the screen... select a setting. Move it on in the following cases: - To record wider range of Interval recording. - in light off and remove the battery pack to suit your camcorder, turn on/off in normal use the built-in light. The recommended distance between the subject and...
...appears. • The built-in light is working. - When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from very close range. • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- The settings are displayed cyclically in the mode for more than 5 minutes with no indicator appears on the screen... select a setting. Move it on in the following cases: - To record wider range of Interval recording. - in light off and remove the battery pack to suit your camcorder, turn on/off in normal use the built-in light. The recommended distance between the subject and...
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...slow) during playback. If you stop playback. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on touching (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. play back in the Digital8 system. To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (... Tip • For DCR-TRV460: When you may appear at the top, bottom, or in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch . 2 Touch [ VAR. Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or ...
...slow) during playback. If you stop playback. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on touching (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. play back in the Digital8 system. To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (... Tip • For DCR-TRV460: When you may appear at the top, bottom, or in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch . 2 Touch [ VAR. Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or ...
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... previous or the next folder. To search for playback. The number of the movie. 1 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select a scene from a "Memory Stick" P-MENU A Remaining battery B Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder C Playback folder D Playing time (movies only) E Previous/next folder icon The following operations...
... previous or the next folder. To search for playback. The number of the movie. 1 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select a scene from a "Memory Stick" P-MENU A Remaining battery B Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder C Playback folder D Playing time (movies only) E Previous/next folder icon The following operations...
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... and "Memory Stick" from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes. When a cassette or "Memory Stick" is used on the battery pack, the power will be suspended....) - REC-STL This function is set to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of the functions available such as those described below. - Your camcorder will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 81). INT. GOFF ON ( To deactivate interval recording. ) To record still images on a "Memory Stick."...
... and "Memory Stick" from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes. When a cassette or "Memory Stick" is used on the battery pack, the power will be suspended....) - REC-STL This function is set to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of the functions available such as those described below. - Your camcorder will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 81). INT. GOFF ON ( To deactivate interval recording. ) To record still images on a "Memory Stick."...
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... superimposing the title. • When you superimpose a title while you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . z Tip • To change a created title, select the title in... memory. Then, reselect the Using the Menu Using the Menu 75 If you are using your camcorder on the (STANDARD SET) menu to [NEVER] (p. 81). b Notes • When you have entered remain stored in step 1, then touch characters again...
... superimposing the title. • When you superimpose a title while you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off . z Tip • To change a created title, select the title in... memory. Then, reselect the Using the Menu Using the Menu 75 If you are using your camcorder on the (STANDARD SET) menu to [NEVER] (p. 81). b Notes • When you have entered remain stored in step 1, then touch characters again...