Sony DCR-TRV285E User Manual
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or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
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.
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your camcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged.
This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged.
This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from what
you see.
camera, and thus may appear different from what
you see.
• In this instruction manual, each model is indicated as
follows.
CCD-TRV238E: TRV238E
CCD-TRV438E: TRV438E
DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E
DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E
Instructions with no specific model names are for all
models.
Instructions with specific model names are for the
indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model name of your camcorder.
CCD-TRV238E: TRV238E
CCD-TRV438E: TRV438E
DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E
DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E
Instructions with no specific model names are for all
models.
Instructions with specific model names are for the
indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model name of your camcorder.
• The on-screen displays in each local language are
used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 19).
the screen language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 19).
• The illustrations used on this manual are based on
the model DCR-TRV285E.
• The screens shown in this manual are from a
Windows XP computer. The screens may vary
depending on the OS.
depending on the OS.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder correctly.
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
• Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select desired
item, then press the dial to decide.
Viewfinder
LCD panel
Battery pack