Getting Started; Using This Manual - Sony Digital 8 DCR-TRV120 Operating Instructions Manual

— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV320 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV320
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR-
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER switch)
Self-timer
z Provided
— Not provided
* The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 71 for details.
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 48
to 55 for playback in the Hi8
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8
with the Digital8
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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TRV120
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/standard 8
system on a tape.
TRV320
z
z
/Digital8 video cassettes. Your
system. Also, your
/standard 8 (analog) system.
system. To enable smooth transition,
/standard 8