Sony CCD-TRV112, CCD-TRV33 Welcome, For the Customers in the U.S.A, For the Customers in Canada

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Welcome !

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™ camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

NICKEL-CADMIUM

BATTERY.

MUST BE DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal.

Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY(United Statesonly).

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY(Canadaonly).

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel- cadmium batteries.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the Customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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CCD-TRV12/TRV22/TRV33/TRV112/TRV212 3-859-057-15.E

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the Customers in Canada WelcomeFor the Customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Types of differencesChecking supplied accessories Battery life Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack Charging TimeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery packInserting a cassette Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack To eject the cassetteTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Recording with the START/STOP button depressed Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Shooting scenery in several short takesUsing the zoom feature Counter ResetShooting with the LCD screen When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting To let the subject monitor the shotHints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo go back to the last recorded point after edit search Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To begin re-recordingPlaying back a tape PlayerWhen watching on the LCD screen Various playback modesSearching for the end of the picture Using alternative power sources Using the house currentTo remove the adaptor Using alternative power sourcesUsing the Battery Case CCD-TRV12/TRV22/TRV33 onlyTo remove the battery case Using a car batteryTo cancel mirror mode Letting the subject monitor the shotTo stop recording with the date or time Recording with the date or timeLetting the subject monitor the shot This function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionSelecting the best mode To return to automatic modeSelecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo superimpose on the way of recording Superimposing a titleTo superimpose from the beginning CCD-TRV22/TRV33/TRV212 only Using the Steady Shot functionUsing the Cinema mode function CCD-TRV33 onlyChanging the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each itemIf you connect directly to TV Watching on a TV screenIf your TV is already connected to a VCR To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksTo edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryYear indicator changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the date and timeTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in cold environment Playback modesTips for using the battery pack Be Sure to Observe the Following Brand-new batteryAfter long storage If battery leakage occurred Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupOn handling tapes Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation Camcorder careOthers AC power adaptorCharging Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsTrouble check Symptom Trouble checkWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes again AC power adaptor SpecificationsGeneral Power requirements Video camera recorderTape transport buttons p , 17 p Stop Lens cover Power zoom button pIdentifying the parts Editsearch button p Recording lamp Remote sensor p@ Lanc l control jack Steady SHOT/CINEMA Mode switch p CCD-TRV33 onlyIdentifying the parts #Á START/STOP button p $» Jack cover Attaching the shoulder strap Remote commander Using the Remote Commander TransmitterTo prepare the remote commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit demo mode Remote control directionTo enter demo mode To watch the demonstrationViewfinder and on the LCD screen Battery is weak or dead Lithium battery is weak or is not installed pO, P IndexK, L Y, Z