Sony CCD-TRV19, CCD-TRV29 operation manual Hints for better shooting

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Notes on the LCD panel

When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].

When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.

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Basic operations

Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb.

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• Place your right elbow against your side.

• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in the U.S.A Welcome to video hFor 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 cassetteTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomShooting with the LCD screen Hints for better shooting Place 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-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29 onlyTo cancel mirror mode Using a car batteryTo remove the battery case Letting the subject monitor the shotLetting the subject monitor the shot Recording with the date or timeTo stop recording with the date or time After shooting Shooting with backlightingThis 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 modeTo superimpose from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo superimpose on the way of recording CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 only Using the Steady Shot functionSelecting the mode setting of each item Changing the mode settingsZoom ON/OFF -CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 only If 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 stop editing Editing onto another tapeTo 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 After long storage Brand-new batteryBe 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 careCharging AC power adaptorOthers Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsCamcorder Trouble check SymptomWhen the Charge lamp flashes again When the Charge lamp flashesWhen 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 p@ Lanc l control jack Identifying the parts#Á START/STOP button p $¼ Batt battery release knob p Attaching the shoulder strap$» Jack cover Transmitter Remote commander Using the Remote CommanderTo avoid damag 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