Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
A built-in rechargeable battery is supplied with your camcorder so as to retain the date
and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The rechargeable battery
is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will
get discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the
rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain
the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
– Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.
– Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating
instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful with the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Noise may occur on images.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
Built-in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608, DCR-TRV140
only)
•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb
or shorten the life of the bulb.
•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may
cause a fire or damage the built-in light.
Maintenance information and precautions