— Getting Started —Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV27 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV27 only”.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

Types of differences

DCR-

TRV16

TRV18

TRV25

TRV27

MEMORY mark*1)

 

 

 

 

(on the POWER

—

z

z

z

switch)

 

 

 

 

Intelligent

8 pin

15 pin*2)

15 pin*2)

15 pin*2)

accessory shoe

 

 

 

 

LCD screen

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

z Provided

 

 

 

 

— Not provided

 

 

 

 

*1) The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions. See page 105 for details.

*2) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 152).

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