Additional Information
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• For TRV280:
If the following problem occurs, clean the
video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony
V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
– Mosai c-pattern noise appears on the
playback picture or the screen is displayed
in blue.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pi ctures do not appear or the
sound breaks off.
– [ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
LCD screen
• Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you using a soft cloth
to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning
Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper
moistened with the liquid.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder
body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft
cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When ther e are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or hu mid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent molds periodically clean the lens
as described above.
It is recommended you operate your camcorder
about once a month to keep it in an optimum
state for a long time.
To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and
other settings even when the POWER switch is
set to (CHG) OFF. The pre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged while
you are using your camcorder but it will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not
use your camcorder at all. However, even if the
pre-installed rechargeable battery is not
charged, the camcorder operation will not be
affected as long as you are not recording the
date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using
the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the
POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF for more
than 24 hours.