application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Notes on use
reference.Note on a cassette tape
You can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 ,
Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorder. See
page 95 for details.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Notes on recording
expose the unit to rain or moisture.? Before starting to record, test the recording function
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
without any problems.
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
personnel only.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
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED a PAL system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
KINGDOM
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC recording of such materials may be contrary to the
ADAPTORcopyright laws.
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one manufactured using extremely high-precision
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without viewfinder.
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please These points are normal results of the manufacturing
contact your nearest Sony service station.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
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
ATTENTION for DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant with
the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
bNotice for DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
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