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— Getting Started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the four 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-TRV27 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-TRV27
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 to indicate that the operation is
being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR- TRV16 TRV18 TRV25 TRV27
MEMORY mark*
1)
(on the POWER — zzz
switch)
Intelligent
8 pin 15 pin*
2)
15 pin*
2)
15 pin*
2)
accessory shoe
LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)
z Provided
— Not provided
*
1)
The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions.
See page 105 for details.
*
2)
This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 152).