Sony CCD-TRV33 Letting the subject monitor the shot, Using a car battery, To cancel mirror mode

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Notes

•The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

•You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 7).

When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent malfunction.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.

To remove the DC pack

The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

Advanced operations

Letting the subject monitor the shot

You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.

Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks, then turn it over. The indicator appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining battery indicators disappear.

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To cancel mirror mode

Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder.

Notes on mirror mode

• When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 210 degrees, the camcorder enters mirror mode.

• Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD [a].

• The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode [b]. The STBY indicator appears as rPand REC as r.

• The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When recorded it will be normal.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the Customers in Canada Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Types of differencesChecking supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery life Charging TimeInstalling the battery pack To remove the battery packTo remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesCounter Reset Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Zooming speed Variable speed zoomingShooting with the LCD screen To let the subject monitor the shot Hints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo go back to the last recorded point after edit search To begin re-recordingPlayer Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes When watching on the LCD screenSearching for the end of the picture Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesUsing the Battery Case Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the adaptor CCD-TRV12/TRV22/TRV33 onlyTo cancel mirror mode Using a car batteryTo remove the battery case Letting the subject monitor the shotRecording with the date or time Letting the subject monitor the shotTo stop recording with the date or time Shooting with backlighting After shootingThis function is also effective under following conditions Selecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function To return to automatic modeTo extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modeSuperimposing a title To superimpose from the beginningTo superimpose on the way of recording Using the Cinema mode function Using the Steady Shot functionCCD-TRV22/TRV33/TRV212 only CCD-TRV33 onlySelecting the mode setting of each item Changing the mode settingsIf your TV is already connected to a VCR Watching on a TV screenIf you connect directly to TV To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksEditing onto another tape To stop editingTo edit more scenes Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeYear indicator changes as follows To check the date and timeBattery life is shorter in cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power Playback modesTips for using the battery pack Brand-new battery After long storageBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred Maintenance information and precautions To reattach the eyecup Removing dust from inside the viewfinderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsOn handling tapes Camcorder careAC power adaptor ChargingOthers Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check SymptomWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp flashes againWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again General Power requirements SpecificationsAC power adaptor Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts Lens cover Power zoom button pTape transport buttons p , 17 p Stop Editsearch button p Recording lamp Remote sensor pSteady SHOT/CINEMA Mode switch p CCD-TRV33 only Identifying the parts@ Lanc l control jack #Á START/STOP button p $» Jack cover Attaching the shoulder strap Transmitter Remote commander Using the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the remote commanderTo enter demo mode Remote control directionTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationViewfinder and on the LCD screen Lithium battery is weak or is not installed p Battery is weak or deadK, L IndexO, P Y, Z