Preparing
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Preparing the camcorder
The DCR-TRV9 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-TRV9 only".
For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, conversion lens or filter from the
camcorder.
(2) Attach a charged battery pack.
(3) Insert a cassette tape.
(4) Attach the reflex prevention ring to the tip of the lens.
for DCR-TRV7/TRV9 : ø 37 mm (large)
for DCR-TRV8/TRV10 : ø 30 mm (small)
for DCR-TRV890/TRV900 : disuse
(5) Attach the camera mounting shoe A (for DCR-TRV7) or the camera mounting
shoe B* (for DCR-TRV8**/TRV9/TRV10**/TRV890/TRV900).
Remove the metal part from the camera mounting shoe B and firmly attach the
screw plate until the catch on the reverse side of the camera mounting shoe B
clicks into place.
For DCR-TRV8/TRV9/TRV10/TRV890/TRV900, connect the A/V connecting
cable of the camera mounting shoe B to the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
(6) Adjust the camcorder.
Cancel the following functions: BACK LIGHT,NightShot, PROGRAM AE and
picture effect.
Camera
mounting
shoe A
Camera
mounting
shoe B
** Use the spacer supplied when you attach the camera mounting shoe B.
DCR-TRV7
1
DCR-TRV9
2
DCR-TRV890/TRV900
3
DCR-TRV8/TRV10
Spacer
Camera mounting
shoe B
Screw plate
* To attach the camera mounting shoe B
Attach the screw plate to the camera
mounting shoe B.
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Installing position of the screw plate
Installing position of the screw plate
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