Sony CCD-TRV33 Using your camcorder abroad, Power sources, Difference in color systems

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Using your camcorder abroad

Each country or area has its own electricity and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points:

Power sources

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-V16/V16A

[a] [b]

Difference in color systems

This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV or a PAL M system-based TV with an NTSC/PAL M transcoder. Check the following list.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL M system

Brazil

PAL N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the Customers in Canada 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 cassetteCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b Recording with the START/STOP button depressed Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Shooting scenery in several short takesUsing the zoom feature Counter ResetWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Zooming speed Variable speed zoomingShooting with the LCD screen 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 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 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 modeSuperimposing a title To superimpose from the beginningTo superimpose on the way of recording 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 jacksEditing onto another tape To stop editingTo edit more scenes 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 Brand-new battery After long storageBe Sure to Observe the Following 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 careAC power adaptor ChargingOthers Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Trouble checkWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp flashes againWhen the Charge lamp does not flash 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 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 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