User manual SONY DCR-TRV130E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] When you press LIGHT The indicator changes as follows: The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: ­ When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes. ­ When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press LIGHT until the indicator appears. Using the built-in light The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassette. While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off. When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit. Using the built-in light CAUTION When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV OUT jack. [. . . ] To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: ­ Be sure to insert the batteries with the + ­ polarities matched to the + ­ marks. ­ Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. ­ Do not use different types of batteries. ­ Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time. [. . . ]