Sony CCD-TRV19, CCD-TRV29 operation manual Using alternative power sources, Using the house current

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, the house current, alkaline battery and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place	Power source	Accessory to be used

Indoors	House current	Supplied AC power adaptor

Outdoor	Battery pack	Battery pack (Ni-Cd type)

	Size AA (LR 6) Alkaline battery	Battery case (supplied)

In the car	12 V or 24 V car battery	DC pack DCP-77

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

Using the house current

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface. Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly.

(2)Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).

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Advanced operations

WARNING

Power cord must only be changed at qualif ied service shop.

PRECAUTIONS

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

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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 Types of differences Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder careChecking supplied accessories Charging Time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack Battery lifeInstalling the battery pack To remove the battery packTo eject the cassette Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack Inserting a cassetteTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b Shooting scenery in several short takes Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Recording with the START/STOP button depressedWhen 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 begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To go back to the last recorded point after edit searchPlayer 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 sourcesCCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29 only Using alternative power sourcesUsing the Battery Case To remove the adaptorLetting the subject monitor the shot Using a car batteryTo cancel mirror mode To remove the battery caseLetting 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 To return to automatic mode Using the Program AE functionSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo 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 To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Watching on a TV screenIf your TV is already connected to a VCR If you connect directly to TVTo 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 check the date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year indicator changes as followsPlayback modes Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in cold environment To save battery powerTips 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 viewfinderCamcorder care Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesCharging 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 Video camera recorder SpecificationsGeneral Power requirements AC power adaptorEditsearch button p Recording lamp Remote sensor p Lens cover Power zoom button pIdentifying the parts Tape transport buttons p , 17 p Stop@ 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 watch the demonstration Remote control directionTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeViewfinder and on the LCD screen Lithium battery is weak or is not installed p Battery is weak or deadY, Z IndexK, L O, P