Sony DCR-TRV461E User Manual

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Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power 
source when you do not want the battery to 
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, 
the battery pack will not lose its charge even 
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power 
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to 
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in 
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 14)
.
Step 3: Turning the 
power on
You need to slide the POWER switch 
repeatedly to select the desired power mode 
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time, 
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
While pressing the green button, slide the 
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide 
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp 
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a 
“Memory Stick.”
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on 
a tape or “Memory Stick.”
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.