User manual SONY DCR-TRV285E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] For TRV285E, you can also record the picture from a VCR to a tape on your camcorder (p. Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown in the following illustration. * For TRV270E: Your camcorder does not accept input data from the connected device. It can only output data from the DV Interface. b Notes · Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the [DISPLAY] setting in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. For TRV238E/438E: When you are connecting your camcorder to a stereo device, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) jack on the VCR. For TRV270E/285E: When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR. LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). For TRV270E/285E: When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you cannot record the title or indicators. LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. z Tip · For TRV238E/438E: To prevent deterioration of pictures, set [EDIT] to [ON] in the (PLAYER SET) menu before dubbing (p. Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to hide indicators such as time code (p. Otherwise, they will be recorded on the tape. For TRV270E/285E: When connected using the A/V connecting cable, to record the date/time and camera settings data, have it displayed on screen (p. You can control VCR for dubbing with your camcorder easily with the VCR connected to the camcorder. [. . . ] to clean the LCD screen · If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you using a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. [. . . ]