You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
bNotes:
•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
•This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
Notes on useNote on a cassette tape
You can use standard 8 mm 
and Hi8 
, Digital8 
video cassettes on your camcorder. See page 95 for details.
Notes on recording
•Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.
•Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc.
•TV color systems differ depending on the country/ region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely
However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
•Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
•Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
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.
TRV138
TRV338
TRV280
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.
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