Sony TRV18 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording
Basics
Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16)
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.
When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition
smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 37).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To return to the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) and then back to CAMERA. To start recording, press the START/STOP button
again without switching the POWER switch. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the battery pack.
Recording a picture