Sony CCD-TRV112, CCD-TRV33 Watching on a TV screen, If your TV is already connected to a VCR

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Watching on a TV screen

Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use the house current for the power source.

While playing back on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.

Connecting directly to a VCR / TV with Video / Audio input jacks

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

: Signal flow

If you connect directly to TV

Connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

: Signal flow

To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Advanced operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the Customers in Canada WelcomeFor the Customers in the U.S.A 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 cassetteTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesCounter Reset Using the zoom featureShooting with the LCD screen When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming 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 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 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 modeTo superimpose on the way of recording Superimposing a titleTo superimpose from the beginning 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 jacksTo edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing 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 Be Sure to Observe the Following Brand-new batteryAfter long storage 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 careOthers AC power adaptorCharging Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsTrouble check Trouble check SymptomWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes 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 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 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