Sony CCD-TRV112, CCD-TRV33, CCD-TRV212 Maintenance information and precautions

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Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Take the following precautions.

Inside the camcorder

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the {indicator flashes. If this happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When 6indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder can be used again if the {indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.

On the lens

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1)Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2)Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

Video head cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When vappears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in CAMERA mode or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.

[a]

[b]

[a]Slight dirty

[b]Dirty

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy”, repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Caution

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

 

Note

 

If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest

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Sony dealer.

 

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