User manual SONY DCR-TRV7

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. [. . . ] Note on the tape counter There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code. Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before step 3 to cancel the memory . Zero set memory may not function when there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape. You can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback (Data Code). Set DATA CODE in the menu system, and select the following items: When DATE/CAM is selected: date n various settings (steady shot, AE mode, shutter speed, white balance, aperture value, gain) n no indicator. You can create your own video program by editing with any other DV, mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV connecting cable. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You can record picture, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV connecting cable only. If you record playback pause picture via the DV jack, the recorded picture becomes rough. And when you playback the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter. When you record a playback pause picture via the DV jack, you cannot add audio to that portion of the tape. You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. When you use the camcorder as a recorder, the color balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen. If your TV or VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the TV or VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder. (2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode. You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. [. . . ] 21) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size AA (R6) batteries. [. . . ]