User manual SONY DCR-TRV420E

[. . . ] 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 use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. If you do not set the date and time "­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­" "­ ­:­ ­:­ ­" is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". You can record and play back still images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc. , using the serial port adaptor for "Memory Stick" (not supplied) or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. Image data may be damaged in the following cases: ­ If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing ­ If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields. Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connectingsection. Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to "Memory Stick"s. Do not let "Memory Stick"s get wet. Do not use or keep "Memory Stick"s in locations that are: ­ Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun ­ Under direct sunlight ­ Very humid or subject to corrosive gases · When you carry or store a"Memory Stick", put it in its case. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. Note that these images will be deleted if you format the "Memory Stick. "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). [. . . ] 4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 4. Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2. 14 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. [. . . ]