Sony TRV340, TRV740, TRV840 — Getting Started —, Copyright precautions, Note on TV color systems, Before using your camcorder, Differences by camcorder model

— 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-TRV740 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, “except DCR- TRV240.”

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.

Differences by camcorder model

DCR-	TRV240	TRV340	TRV740	TRV840
MEMORY mark*	—	z	z	z
(on the POWER switch)
Self-timer	—	z	z	z
Digital zoom	700⋅	700⋅	420⋅	420⋅
LCD Screen	6.2 cm	6.2 cm	6.2 cm	8.8 cm
	(2.5 type)	(2.5 type)	(2.5 type)	(3.5 type)
z Provided
— Not provided

*The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions. See page 116 for details.

Before using your camcorder

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8	/Digital8	video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8		system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8	/standard 8 (analog) system.

You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page

63 to 70 for playback in the Hi8	/standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8		/standard 8
with the Digital8 system on a tape.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. 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 provision of the copyright laws.

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