User manual SONY DCR-TRV720E

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 connecting section. 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. "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). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas. ) · If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on page 92. (2) Insert the "Memory Stick" with the v mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Open the lid of the cassette compartment, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. Setting FINE (FINE) Meaning Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. [. . . ] Print method Variable dot thermal transfer Print resolution 254 dpi Number of printed dots 640 × 480 (paper feed direction) Print speed 3. 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. [. . . ]