Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on using this manual

•The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

•In this instruction manual, each model is indicated as follows.

CCD-TRV228E: TRV228E

CCD-TRV428E: TRV428E

DCR-TRV255E: TRV255E

DCR-TRV265E: TRV265E

Instructions with no specific model names are for all models.

Instructions with specific model names are for the indicated models only.

Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.

•The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-TRV265E.

Notes on using the camcorder

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

•To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.

•You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 19).

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

LCD panel

 

Battery pack

•Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired item, then press the dial to decide.

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