Manual for DCR-TRV720

Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.

1. Connecting the power cord (p. 15)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors.

Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack with the plug's mark facing up.

2. Inserting a cassette (p. 16)

1. Open the cassette compartment lid and press EJECT.
2. Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab up.
3. Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark.
4. Close the cassette compartment lid.

3. Recording a picture (p. 17)

1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
3. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
4. Press START/STOP to begin recording.

4. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 25)

1. Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the green button.
2. Press to rewind the tape.
3. Press to start playback.