— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TRV70 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-TRV70 only.”

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

After “Advanced Recording Operations” section of this manual, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

: Set the POWER switch to VCR.

: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

:Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV70 only).

DCR-TRV70 only

The MEMORY/NETWORK position of the POWER switch is shown as MEMORY or in this manual.

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

Types of differences

DCR-

TRV60

TRV70

Mark on the POWER switch

MEMORY

MEMORY/NETWORK

Network function

—

z

z

Provided

 

 

—

Not provided

 

 

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes on your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory .

Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

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