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- Page 1 VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-ME10S BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/ 23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC. Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE. This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
- Page 3 • Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, espe- cially pages ix to xi. • The table of contents is located on pages xii to xiv. • The illustrations of the screen and the actual screen can be different. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING...
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Page 4: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for Inserting a Mini DV Cassette details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Supply power to the camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack Hold the camcorder as shown, slide the cassette compartment door release and Connect the supplied power cord to the open the cassette compartment door... -
Page 5: Using The Viewfinder
Inserting a Card Using the Viewfinder This camcorder accepts an SD Memory Card Pull out the viewfinder completely. (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (supplied) for storage of still images. Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF. Hold the camcorder as shown, and slide the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. - Page 6 Quick Operation Guide Camera Recording on Tape To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Media Selection switch Power Zoom buttons To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Tape Playback Make sure that the recorded Mini DV cassette is inserted.
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Page 7: Card Playback
Card Recording To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing Media Selection switch the Lock button. Power Zoom buttons Card Playback STILL button Make sure that the recorded card is inserted. Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle. - Page 8 Quick Operation Guide Dual Recording Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape. The Dual Recording function makes it possible • Press the REC START/STOP button to record motion images on a tape and still again to pause recording.
- Page 9 About Your Camcorder DV Technology SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards Digital video, DV, is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are quality images with the use of special digital compact recording media just 32 mm long and features previously unavailable with conven- 24 mm wide which support the needs of the tional analog formats.
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Page 10: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Standard-life battery pack AC adapter/ BT-L221 battery charger Power cord DC cable CR2025 type Infrared AA battery for Audio/video/S-video lithium battery remote control remote control cable Earphones connecting DV cable cable Shoulder strap Lens cap PixLab Video 8 MB Capture Software MultiMediaCard (Lite version) -
Page 11: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Standard-life intelligent Extended-life intelligent Standard-life Extended-life battery pack battery pack battery pack battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-LS222 BT-LS442A Note: IR & Flash Light • When using the IR & Flash Light VR-3VIF with this camcorder, it can only VR-3VIF be used as a flash. - Page 12 Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, make • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions sure to turn off the power, remove the on the use of electronic equipment on cassette and card, and disconnect the commercial flights or in other sensitive camcorder from the power source.
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Page 13: Dew Formation
Dew Formation • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn • What is “dew formation”? off in approximately 10 seconds. When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. -
Page 14: Dirty Video Heads
If the video heads become clogged, the • The video head cleaning indicator appears on the screen. Contact the screen appears. nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. Press START to begin video head cleaning. • “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning. -
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Contents Operation Part Names ............. 1 Quick Reference Index ........... 4 References On-screen Display Index ........5 Warning Indicators ..........9 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ........11 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ..12 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ..13 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .. - Page 16 Contents • Be sure to read “Summary of Operations” on pages 29 to 32 before performing the operations described in the following chapters. Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..33 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ..34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ......
- Page 17 Advanced Features Playback Editing ..............65 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ....66 Audio Dubbing Feature ......... 67 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..... 69 Using the Camcorder with Your Computer ... 70 Digital Still Camera Camera Recording Card Recording ............ 72 Features Selecting the Picture Quality .........
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Page 18: Part Names
Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Power Zoom W (Wide angle) / T (Telephoto) control buttons [p. 24] / VOLume control buttons [p. 27] Accessory shoe [pp. - Page 19 Left view EASY/MANUAL/AUTO Selection switch [pp. 55–62] MENU/DISPLAY button Viewfinder [p. 21] [p. 30] LCD monitor [p. 22] Dioptre adjustment dial [p. 21] Power source UNLOCK release [pp. 12, 13] LCD monitor OPEN Power source connection release [p. 22] panel [pp. 12, 13] Shoulder strap loop [p.
- Page 20 Operation References Right view White Balance (W/B) button [p. 60] Media Selection switch (DUAL/TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p. 29] Terminal cover [p. 28] STILL button DV terminal [p. 66] [pp. 39–41, 54, 72] POWER switch (CAMERA/VCR selection switch) [pp. 29, 30] RECord START/STOP button [pp.
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Page 21: Quick Reference Index
Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the camcorder’s features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. —See page 34 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. —See page 36 (Setting the Digital Zoom) •... -
Page 22: On-Screen Display Index
Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA/DUAL-CAMERA mode p. 35 p. 55 MANUAL SE T L I GHT AU TO AU TO MAN. FOCUS p. 57 p. 25 SHUT. - Page 23 TAPE-VCR mode PL AY BACK SE T AUDIO1 2 + p. 68 AUD I O DUB p. 69 AUD I O p. 25 p. 69 P I C. E F F EC T p. 52 PB E F F EC T p.
- Page 24 Operation References CARD-CAMERA mode p. 55 MANUAL SE T AUTO CARD AUTO CARD MAN. FOCUS p. 57 SHU T. SP E ED p. 61 E XPOSURE p. 72 NORMA L pp. 31, 62 p. 42 P I C. E F F E C T SCE NE MENU p.
- Page 25 CARD-VCR mode PL AY BACK SE T p. 82 PL AY BACK SE T CARD SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW p. 52 P I C. E F F EC T P I C. E F F EC T PROT E C T p.
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Page 26: Warning Indicators
L AMP LAMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. All warnings will be indicated by displayed in the centre of the screen if the vertical rotation of the LCD... - Page 27 Displayed Description of warning for 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. Check how the card is MEMORY CARD inserted (see page 15). The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete MEMORY CARD unnecessary images (see pages 80 and 81) or replace the card with a new...
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Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGE indicator Caution: • The CHARGE indicator goes off when • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-LS222, the battery is fully charged. BT-L441, or BT-LS442A battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing Slide the battery pack in the direction of personal injury and damage. -
Page 29: Attaching And Removing The Battery Pack
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-LS222, BT- L441, or BT-LS442A battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a... -
Page 30: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Powering the Camcorder Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect from an AC Outlet the power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. You can also power the camcorder from a •... -
Page 31: Inserting And Removing A Mini Dv Cassette
Inserting and Removing Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by a Mini DV Cassette pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Inserting a Cassette Supply power to the camcorder. Hold the camcorder as shown in the figure, slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely. -
Page 32: Inserting And Removing A Card
Preparation Inserting and Removing a Removing a Card Card Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting a Card”. This camcorder accepts an SD Memory Card Push the centre of the card edge in to (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (supplied) for storage of still images. release the card. -
Page 33: Installing The Lithium Memory Battery
Installing the Lithium Memory Insert the lithium battery holder back into the compartment. Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow to open the card slot cover. -
Page 34: Selecting The Language For The On-Screen Display
Preparation Selecting the Language for Press f or d (1) to select the desired language, then press SET (2). the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose from among English, German or French for the on- L ANGUAGE screen display language. ENGL I SH DE UTSCH F RAN... -
Page 35: Setting The Area, Date And Time
Setting the Area, Date and Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears, and then Time press SET. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CL OCK SE T CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA D I SPL AY ARE A L ONDON SUMR T I ME SE T T I NG Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. -
Page 36: Using The Lens Cap
Preparation Press f or d to select “6” (month), then Notes: • Providing the date and time have been internally press SET. set, they will always be recorded on the tape or SE T T I NG 2 . 6 0 0 1 card, and you can choose to display them or not (see page 49). -
Page 37: Adjusting The Hand Strap
Adjusting the Hand Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Open the hand strap flap (1) and the Hold one end of the strap and thread it grip strap (2). through the loop on the left side of the power source connection panel. Loosen the strap in the buckle, and feed the end of the strap through the buckle, as shown. -
Page 38: Using The Viewfinder
Preparation Using the Viewfinder Closing the viewfinder Lower the viewfinder (1), and push it in You can record the subject through the completely (2). electronic LCD colour viewfinder. You can also watch video playback through the viewfinder. Viewfinder Cautions: • Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. -
Page 39: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor. You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording. -
Page 40: Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording On Tape In Full Auto Mode
Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on To pause recording Tape in Full Auto Mode Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA • Before you start recording, perform the opera- P A U S E tions described on pages 11 through 22 to prepare your camcorder for recording. -
Page 41: Zooming
Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- To create images that are easy to watch during CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA playback, try to record with a stable posture while steadying your camcorder to prevent the Zooming allows you to move visually closer to image from shaking. -
Page 42: Remaining Tape Time Display
Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Tape Time Display Remaining Battery Power Display Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA Available modes: all modes In TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, an When using the camcorder with the battery on-screen indicator displays the approximate pack as the power source, you can turn on and remaining tape time in minutes. -
Page 43: Playback Tape Playback
Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback Press y to begin playback. Available mode: TAPE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in To stop playback speaker. -
Page 44: Volume Control
Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Video Search Available mode: TAPE-VCR Available mode: TAPE-VCR When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode, The video search function makes it easy to you can adjust the volume level of the sound. search for a desired scene on the tape. Press the VOL. -
Page 45: Watching The Playback On A Tv
Watching the Playback on Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation a TV manual of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR on the VCR and set it to the “AV”... -
Page 46: Selecting The Camcorder Mode
Summary of Operations Useful Features Useful Features Summary of Operations Summary of Operations Selecting the Camcorder Mode Media Selection switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tape and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on a card. -
Page 47: Using The Controls
Using the Controls MENU/DISPLAY button The MENU/DISPLAY button is The following controls on the camcorder can used to turn the mode screens and be used to select and operate the various on-screen indicators off. You can functions, settings and on-screen displays. turn the on-screen indicators back on by pressing the MENU/ DISPLAY button again. -
Page 48: Selecting The User Mode
Summary of Operations Summary of Operations Selecting the User Mode Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 22). This camcorder features three user modes for Set the Media Selection the camera recording functions. The selectable switch to TAPE or CARD. items on the menu screen are different depending on the user mode. -
Page 49: Using The Menu Screens
Using the Menu Screens Press f or d (1) to select the desired menu item, then press SET (2). • The available settings for the selected The menu screens can be used to adjust the menu item are displayed. various settings of the camcorder. Example Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 22). -
Page 50: Useful Features
Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Recording) Mode • The Long Play Recording mode indicator appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA This camcorder allows you to record in LP 4 5min (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture... -
Page 51: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
Selecting the 16-bit Audio To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Recording Mode Select “12bit” in step 4 above. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA Note: • When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio This camcorder allows you to select between recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 67). -
Page 52: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)
Useful Features Camera Recording Digital Image Stabilization Press f or d to select “OFF”, then press SET. (DIS) D I S O F F Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is •... -
Page 53: Setting The Digital Zoom
Setting the Digital Zoom Press f or d to select “40” or “200” , then press SET. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- DG T L ZOOM CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to You can select from among three different turn off the menu screen. zoom ranges in TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- •... -
Page 54: Gamma Brightness Compensation
Useful Features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness Compen- Note: Note: • When the x indicator is displayed, the • When the x indicator is displayed, the sation background will become slightly brighter. background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Compensation... -
Page 55: Edit Search
To cancel the gain-up function Quick Return Press GAMMA until the ` indicator Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- disappears. CAMERA Notes: When you have been playing back what you • Some picture noise appears in Gamma have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly Brightness Compensation mode. -
Page 56: Dual Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Dual Recording Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape. Available mode: DUAL-CAMERA • Operate the camcorder just as you ordinarily would when recording in By setting the camcorder to DUAL-CAMERA TAPE-CAMERA mode. -
Page 57: Still Recording On Tape
Still Recording on Tape Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Using Still Recording You can record still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes. STILL button Still Recording mode options REC START/STOP button... -
Page 58: Still Recording Effects
Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording Effects Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD- Perform the steps in “Selecting a still CAMERA recording effect” to select “PHOTO SHOT”, “9 FRAMES” or “16 FRAMES”. You can select one of these still recording effects to record the still images with an effect. -
Page 59: Digital Picture Effects
Digital Picture Effects Press f or d to select the desired digital picture effect, then press SET. • The selected digital picture effect is Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- displayed on the menu screen. CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA P I C. E F F E C T These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. -
Page 60: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Using Fade Mode Press the REC START/STOP button to Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- begin recording. CAMERA • The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- AUTO... -
Page 61: Wide Screen (16:9)
Wide Screen (16:9) Macro Shots Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you record scenes This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a of small objects such as flowers and insects, or theatre. -
Page 62: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot
Useful Features Camera Recording Letting the Subject Monitor Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. • The subject is displayed in the the Shot viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180 vertically so that the screen faces the other way... -
Page 63: Playback
Useful Features Playback Using the Infrared Remote Turning on the Infrared Remote Control Mode Control Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Available modes: all modes Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR or Use the supplied infrared remote control to CARD-VCR mode (see page 29). operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until... - Page 64 Useful Features Playback Control Buttons on the Infrared Remote Control TAPE REC START/STOP ZOOM T/W buttons [pp. 24, 54] button [pp. 23, 39] CARD REC button [pp. 39, 72] VOL. =/- buttons [p. 27] REW button [pp. 26, 27] PLAY button [p. 26] PAUSE/STILL button [p.
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Page 65: Tape Playback Functions With The Infrared Remote Control
Tape Playback Functions Note: • To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically with the Infrared Remote returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes. Control Frame Advance Available mode: TAPE-VCR The frame advance function allows you to play These tape playback functions can be back still images frame by frame. -
Page 66: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording
Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Time Using Earphones (Commer- of Recording cially Available) Available modes: all modes Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA Follow the procedure below to display the date, You can monitor the sound via stereo ear- or both the date and time, of recording on the phones (commercially available) during screen. -
Page 67: Using The Time Code
Using the Time Code Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA Time code The time code shows the hour, minute and TCO 0 5 second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. -
Page 68: Playback Effects
Useful Features Playback Playback Effects Using Playback Effect In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/ Available mode: TAPE-VCR DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Playback effects can be used to create an interesting scene transition between a still image Select V, then press SET. Select “PB and the following image during playback. -
Page 69: Picture Effect Playback
Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Notes: These picture effects let you play back images • Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot with a more dramatic effect. be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to a personal computer. -
Page 70: Playback Zoom
Useful Features Playback Playback Zoom To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR widest angle. The playback zoom function allows you to Notes: magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its •... -
Page 71: Gamma Playback
Gamma Playback Multiple Strobe Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR Available mode: TAPE-VCR The gamma playback function improves the The multiple strobe playback function can be tape playback picture by increasing the used to capture the action of a fast-moving brightness of the subject while leaving the subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a brighter portions of the image unaffected. -
Page 72: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Power Zoom buttons Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. - Page 73 Turn the CONTROL dial up or down (1) Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to to focus on the subject, then press the turn off the menu screen. CONTROL dial (2). • “MF” is displayed. • Turning the CONTROL dial up ( Manual focus indicator To focus far •...
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Page 74: Setting The Shutter Speed
Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed EASY/MANUAL/AUTO Selection switch Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The shutter speed of the camcorder is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture. - Page 75 Turn the CONTROL dial up or down to Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to select the desired shutter speed. turn off the menu screen. • The number shown is the selected To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode shutter speed level. The adjustment range is from 1/50 sec (slowest) to 1/ After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, 10,000 sec (fastest).
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Page 76: Scene Menu (Programme Ae)
Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Programme AE) Select T, then press SET. Select “SCENE MENU” (1), then press SET (2). Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA MANUAL SE T MAN. FOCUS You can set the camcorder to the shooting SHU T. -
Page 77: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance Press the W/B button to set the white balance lock. • “WHITE BAL” flashes and then changes to Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- “W/B LOCK”. To cancel the locking CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA procedure, press the W/B button while “WHITE BAL”... -
Page 78: Manual Exposure
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Select T, then press SET. Select “EXPOSURE” (1), then press SET (2). Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA MANUAL SE T MAN. FOCUS SHU T. SP E ED The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure E XPOSURE AUTO mode, which automatically chooses the optimal... -
Page 79: Setting The Camcorder To Full Auto Mode
Press the CONTROL dial to set expo- Setting the Camcorder to Full sure level. Auto Mode • The selected exposure level is displayed on the menu screen. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA MANUAL SE T MAN. FOCUS To easily record good-quality images, perform SHU T. -
Page 80: Using The Zoom Microphone
Advanced Features Camera Recording Using the Zoom Microphone Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Zoom Microphone mode options Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects the optimum sound according to the magnifi- With the supplied zoom microphone, you can cation of the zoom lens. -
Page 81: Windbreak
Notes: Dialogue Recording • When the camcorder is in EASY mode, the Zoom Microphone mode is fixed to “AUTO” and cannot Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- be selected on the menu screen. CAMERA • You can also use headphones while recording. The volume is adjusting with the remote control. -
Page 82: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Play back the tape to be edited on the Available mode: TAPE-VCR camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to Video editing lets you refine your videos by cut. -
Page 83: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
Editing with the DV Terminal Cutting Unwanted Sequences (IEEE1394) Perform “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 65, using the video equipment as the Available mode: TAPE-VCR recording source. This camcorder enables you to perform digital Note: video editing. Connect the camcorder to video •... -
Page 84: Audio Dubbing Feature
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording In normal recording mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR 12-bit audio recording You can add narration to a tape recorded with The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. this camcorder by using the built-in stereo Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound microphone, while preserving the original audio Audio 2: No audio... -
Page 85: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Press STOP. Note: • Use a Mini DV cassette recorded in SP mode. To quit audio dubbing Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP mode recordings. Press CANCEL. The audio dubbing screen disappears. Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you If you wish to change the dubbed audio wish to start audio dubbing. -
Page 86: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Playback Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Mode • The selected audio playback mode indicator is displayed. Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can select any of the following audio AUDIO 1 2 + AUDIO 1 2 + AU TO playback modes to listen to the dubbed audio. -
Page 87: Using The Camcorder With Your Computer
Using the Camcorder with Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Your Computer Turn off the camcorder and computer. It is possible to transfer still images or still playback images from the camcorder to a Connect the camcorder to the computer computer by using the supplied Video Capture as shown below. - Page 88 Advanced Features Playback Using the PDF Software Manual Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. The PDF manual for the Video Capture Software is included in the supplied CD-ROM. Restart the computer. Refer to the PDF manual for detailed informa- tion on the use of the Video Capture Software.
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Page 89: Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the subject as you desire. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the card. -
Page 90: Selecting The Picture Quality
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Selecting the Picture Quality In CARD-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. The picture quality of still images recorded on a card and the number of recordable images Select Y, then press SET. -
Page 91: Recording With The Guide Frame
Recording with the Guide Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Frame • The selected guide frame is displayed. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA AUTO CARD When your subject is a person, displaying guide frames on the screen will give you a N 0RMAL gauge for deciding on the size of the subject’s image. -
Page 92: Recording With The Self-Timer
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self-timer Frame the subject, and then press the STILL button to set the timer. • The self-timer operating indicator flashes Available mode: CARD-CAMERA while the timer counts down. • The shutter will be automatically released The self-timer function allows you to record 10 seconds after, and a still image of the images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. -
Page 93: Using The Flash Light (Optional Accessory)
Using the Flash Light Selecting Flash Mode (Optional Accessory) Flash mode options Available mode: CARD-CAMERA AUTO: Flash automatically fires when in a dark location (“LIGHT” is displayed on the screen) Using the flash function of the optional IR & each time you press the STILL button. Flash Light VR-3VIF enables you to record ON: Flash fires every time you press the STILL good-quality still images even in dark locations. -
Page 94: Formatting A Card
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Formatting a Card Select I, then press SET. Select “FORMAT” (1), then press SET (2) to display the format screen. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA In order to use a commercially available card CARD OTHERS with this camcorder, formatting is necessary FORMAT E X E C U T E SOUND... -
Page 95: Playback Card Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Card Playback • If the image you want to play back does not appear, press q or w to scroll through the thumbnail images. Available mode: CARD-VCR It is possible to play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. -
Page 96: Delete-Protection
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Available Operations during Full- Delete-protection screen Display Available mode: CARD-VCR • You can display the full-screen picture of the previous or next image by pressing q or w. It is possible to prevent your important images •... -
Page 97: Deleting Stored Images
Press SET to set the protection. Deleting Stored Images • The R indicator appears. Available mode: CARD-VCR Delete-protection indicator You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. -
Page 98: Deleting All Stored Images
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Press SET to set the image. Deleting All Stored Images • To cancel deletion, press RETURN. You can delete all images stored on a card with a press of a button. Note: • If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 79), and then perform the procedure below. -
Page 99: Slide Show Playback
Press YES to delete all the images. Slide Show Playback Available mode: CARD-VCR It is possible to automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a card. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card. DE L E T E A L L PAGE DE L E T I NG... -
Page 100: Dubbing Images From A Card To A Tape
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Slide Show Playback begins. Dubbing Images from a Card • The recorded images will be displayed to a Tape in full-screen one after another in order of recording. Available mode: CARD-VCR SL I DE S SHOW SL I DE SHOW CARD Use the procedure below to select still images... -
Page 101: Directly Transferring The Data On A Card To A Computer
Press the REC START/STOP button. Directly Transferring the Data • The camcorder enters Recording on a Card to a Computer Standby mode. Using a commercially available PC card adapter for each card type, it is possible to transfer still images directly from a card to a computer. -
Page 102: Print Order
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Using a PC Card Adapter Print Order (Commercially Available) Available mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. About DPOF DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. - Page 103 Press f or d (1) to select “PRI. Press + or – to select the number of SELECT”, then press SET (2) to printouts. display a thumbnail of the recorded • The M indicator appears. • 1 through 99 can be set for the number images.
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Page 104: Assigning Print Order To All Images
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Assigning Print Order to All Images Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning Print Order to an Image”. Press f or d (1) to select “PRI. ALL”, then press SET (2). • DPOF information for single printouts is assigned to all the images on the card. -
Page 105: Appendix
Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjust- Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. ments Adjusting the Backlight Available modes: all modes Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until If the picture on the screen is difficult to see the menu screen appears. due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the screen picture settings. -
Page 106: Setting The Confirmation Sound
Appendix Setting the Confirmation Press f or d to select the desired sound setting, then press SET. Sound B E E P SOUND Available modes: all modes Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to A confirmation sound is made when you turn turn off the menu screen. -
Page 107: Selecting Summer Time
Selecting Summer Time Select P, then press SET. Select “SUMR TIME” (1), then press SET (2). Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA CL OCK SE T D I SPL AY ARE A Perform the procedure below to advance the SUMR T I ME OF F clock of the camcorder one hour to summer SE T T I NG... -
Page 108: World Clock
Appendix World Clock Select P, then press SET. Select “AREA” (1), then press SET (2). Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA CL OCK SE T D I SPL AY PARIS ARE A The world clock function allows you to easily SUMR T I ME adjust the clock to the local time when you use SE T T I NG... - Page 109 Area Table Area number Area name Countries or areas* LONDON England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey MOSCOW Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow) DUBAI United Arab Emirates...
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Page 110: Useful Information
Power Zoom W button to zoom out. Note: • Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and • Use only SHARP BT-L221, BT-LS222, BT-L441, or tilting (vertical movement) should be done BT-LS442A battery packs. These are designed slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a specifically for use with this camcorder. - Page 111 Storage Cautions: • Improper handling of the battery pack may • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close state. attention to the following: • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. —Do not allow metallic objects to come in •...
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Page 112: Mini Dv Cassette
Appendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Erasure protect tab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC”... - Page 113 • Locations subject to electrical noise or recorded on the card before you initialize it. powerful magnetic fields. Data on the card • Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will may be destroyed (erased). not be liable for any damages resulting from •...
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Page 114: Sd Memory Card
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Page 115: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Lighting Cleaning For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or with less light, but the picture quality may other strong chemical cleaners. These may suffer. -
Page 116: Demonstration Mode
Appendix Demonstration Mode Press f or d to select “ON”, then press SET. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL- DEMO MODE CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Set the POWER switch to OFF, then You can watch a brief demonstration of the hold down the Lock button and set the special camcorder features in Demo mode. -
Page 117: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source is not properly Connect power source properly connected. (pp. 12, 13). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. - Page 118 Appendix Symptom Suggested solution Possible cause Cannot play back, rewind Rewind or fast forward tape to Position at beginning or end of tape. or fast forward tape. desired point (p. 26). Video noise in image. Call for service, or use a Dirty video heads.
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Page 119: Specifications
Specifications Camcorder Signal System: PAL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: "...