Sony CCD TRV 64 E User Manual
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Additional information
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have
planned.
planned.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in a cold environment.
recording in a cold environment.
To save battery power
Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking
through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the
battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking
through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the
battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.
When to replace the battery pack
While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases
gradually as battery power is used up.
The remaining time in minutes also appears.
gradually as battery power is used up.
The remaining time in minutes also appears.
When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator may
appear and start flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the
battery pack has been replaced.
appear and start flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the
battery pack has been replaced.
Playing back an NTSC-recorded tape
You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system using the SP mode. If the
tape is recorded in the AFM HiFi system, the AFM HiFi sound is reproduced.
However, note that the following will occur during playback of an NTSC-recorded tape.
• When playing back a tape on a TV screen, you may not get the original colour
You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system using the SP mode. If the
tape is recorded in the AFM HiFi system, the AFM HiFi sound is reproduced.
However, note that the following will occur during playback of an NTSC-recorded tape.
• When playing back a tape on a TV screen, you may not get the original colour
depending on the TV. When you play back on a Multi System TV, set NTSC PB to
the desired mode in the menu system.
the desired mode in the menu system.
• During playback, a black band appears on the lower part of the viewfinder.
• You cannot play back a tape recorded in NTSC video system with LP mode neither
• You cannot play back a tape recorded in NTSC video system with LP mode neither
on the LCD nor on a TV screen.
• If a tape has portions recorded in PAL and NTSC video systems, the tape counter
reading is not correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting
cycle of the two video systems.
cycle of the two video systems.
• You cannot edit the NTSC-recorded tape onto another VCR.
Usable cassettes and playback modes
Tips for using the battery pack