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- Page 1 VL-NZ100E/hyou; 02/2/8/18:00 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-NZ100E VL-NZ100E OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vii. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre.
- Page 3 Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
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Page 4: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other Pack functions of your camcorder. Attach the battery pack on the Attaching the Battery camcorder, and make sure that the Pack Power switch is set to OFF. Connect the supplied power cord to the Power switch AC power socket on the AC adapter, and... -
Page 5: Inserting A Cassette
Inserting a Cassette Inserting a Card Attach the power source to the You can use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard for storing still images. camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the Make sure that the Power switch is set cassette compartment door. -
Page 6: Tape Playback
Quick Operation Guide REC START/STOP button Zooming Power Zoom control/Volume control Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele- STILL button photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side. Power Zoom control SET button Operation button Tape Playback Media Selection switch Set the Media Selection Power switch switch to TAPE. -
Page 7: Card Playback
Card Recording Card Playback Insert a card into the camcorder. Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. Hold down the Lock button and set the •... -
Page 8: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L225 AC adapter Power cord Remote control CR2025 type AA batteryK2 lithium battery Audio/video cable Lens cap SD Memory Card Lens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapter (8 MB) USB driver USB cable VL-NZ100E-E-*i-xii 02.3.28, 9:05 AM... -
Page 9: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life battery pack battery pack BT-L225 BT-L445 Note: • Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas. VL-NZ100E-E-*i-xii 02.3.28, 9:05 AM... - Page 10 Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off on the use of electronic equipment on the power, and disconnect the camcorder commercial flights or in other sensitive ar- from the power source.
- Page 11 Dew Formation • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the • What is “dew formation”? screen, and the power will automatically turn When cold water is poured into a glass, dew off in approximately 10 seconds. drops form on the glass.
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Page 12: Dirty Video Heads
If the video heads become clogged, the S T A R T v indicator appears on the screen. Contact S T OP the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. • After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE.”... -
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Operation References Part Names ..............1 On-screen Display Index ..........4 Warning Indicators ............7 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ....9 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ........... 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ....11 Inserting and Removing a Cassette ...... - Page 14 Contents Useful Features Still Recording on Tape ..........33 Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....... 33 Wide Screen (16:9) ............34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........34 Self Recording ............. 35 Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode .... 36 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ....
- Page 15 Digital Still Camera Camera Recording Card Recording ............55 Features Selecting the Picture Quality ........56 Recording with the Self-timer ........57 Formatting a Card ............58 Playback Card Playback ............. 59 Delete Protection ............60 Deleting Stored Images ..........61 Print Order ..............
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Page 16: Operation References
Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Stereo microphone Zoom lens DC input jack [pp. 10, 11] Cassette holder [p. 12] Lithium battery compartment door [p. - Page 17 Rear view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 23] DV terminal [pp. 50, 51] Media Selection USB terminal switch (TAPE/ [pp. 65, 66] CARD selection switch) [p. 19] AV jack [pp. 25, 48–50] Operation button Jack cover [pp.
- Page 18 Operation References Rear view RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 29, 30, 40] FADE button [p. 31] Power switch SET button (CAMERA/VCR [p. 26] select switch) [p. 19] Remote sensor Speaker [p.
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Page 19: On-Screen Display Index
On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA mode S E T T I NG 1 p. 45 L C D S E T P I C . E F F E C T B A C K L I G H T p. - Page 20 Operation References CARD-CAMERA mode S E T T I NG 1 L C D S E T p. 55 p. 45 CARD P I C . E F F E C T B A C K L I G H T p.
- Page 21 Manual screens Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below. Focus setting screen (p. 42) A U T O MAN . F O C U S A U T O Exposure setting screen A U T O (p.
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Page 22: Warning Indicators
Call your local L AMP L AMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged... - Page 23 Displayed for Description of warning 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is MEMORY CARD properly inserted (see page 13). The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. MEMORY CARD Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a...
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Page 24: Preparation
• To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. • Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack
• See page 75 for more information on using the DC input jack battery pack. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Charge indicator... -
Page 26: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Powering the Note: • When using the AC adapter to power the Camcorder from an AC camcorder, the battery pack is not charged. Outlet Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS You can also power the camcorder from a STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. -
Page 27: Inserting And Removing A Cassette
Inserting and Removing Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by a Cassette pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. -
Page 28: Inserting And Removing A Card
Preparation Inserting and Removing Removing a Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card (1) and pull the card straight out (2) as shown You can use an SD Memory Card or a below. MultiMediaCard for storing still images. Inserting Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. -
Page 29: Installing The Lithium Battery
Installing the Lithium Removing Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then lift out the battery from Installing the battery holder. The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the cassette compartment door Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery release and open the cassette compart- CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is... -
Page 30: Setting The Date And Time
Preparation Setting the Date and Press l or m to select “2” (day), then press the SET button. Time SE T T I NG 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Press l or m to select “6” (month), Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. -
Page 31: Attaching The Lens Hood
Attaching the Lens Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Hood After performing step 8 above, press l Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the to attach it. SET button. C L O C K S E T D I S P L A Y S E T T I NG... -
Page 32: Using The Lens Cap
Preparation Using the Lens Cap Always attach the lens cap when not using the Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown camcorder. below. Lens hood Note: Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist • Be sure the lens hood is attached to the strap as shown below. -
Page 33: Tips On Recording Positions
Tips on Recording Positions To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control. Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen. -
Page 34: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode Power switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. -
Page 35: Easy Camera Recording On Tape In Full Auto Mode
Easy Camera Recording To pause recording on Tape in Full Auto Press the REC START/STOP button again. Mode Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA PAUSE • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording. -
Page 36: Zooming
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Auto Focus Available modes: Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move visually closer to The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, or farther from a subject without physically which is designed to focus on most types of changing your position. -
Page 37: Remaining Recording Time Display
Remaining Recording Remaining Battery Time Display Power Display Available mode: Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA All modes When the camcorder is recording in TAPE- When using the camcorder with the battery CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator pack as the power source, the remaining displays the approximate remaining tape time battery power indicator is displayed. -
Page 38: Playback Tape Playback
Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Playback Tape Playback To stop playback Press l. 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 turn the power off speaker. -
Page 39: Video Search
Video Search Still Available mode: Available mode: TAPE-VCR TAPE-VCR The video search function makes it easy to The still function allows you to pause playback search for a desired scene on the tape. in TAPE-VCR mode. Searching for a Scene Near During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press m on the Operation button. -
Page 40: Watching Playback On A Tv
Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a Caution: • Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the Available modes: above is left on while making a connection. -
Page 41: Useful Features
Useful Features Using the Menu Press l or m on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (Y), Screens then press the SET button. Example Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. S E T T I NG Media Selection switch D G T L Z OOM O F F... -
Page 42: Camera Recording
Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording Camera Recording Displaying the Turning on the recording guide Recording Guide • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. Available modes: In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the This function helps you decide on the size of menu screen appears. -
Page 43: Setting The Digital Zoom
Setting the Digital The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Zoom Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges: 1– 10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–300K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. -
Page 44: Gamma Brightness Compensation
Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The x indicator appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA GAMMA GAMMA When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the AU T O... -
Page 45: Gain-Up
Gain-up To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. Available modes: • The e indicator appears. TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA GAMMA When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. -
Page 46: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The picture turns white, and the image Available mode: and sound fade in. TAPE-CAMERA The fade function allows you to gradually bring R E C the image and sound in or out at the beginning F A D E... -
Page 47: Quick Return
Quick Return Edit Search Available mode: Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA TAPE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want to The edit search function lets you search, quickly return to the last recorded scene and without switching from TAPE-CAMERA mode to start recording again, use the quick return TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape function. -
Page 48: Useful Features
Useful Features Camera Recording Attaching the Supplied Still Recording on Tape Tripod Adapter Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder. You can record continuous still images of subjects. Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter socket on the bottom of the Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA camcorder, then rotate as shown below. -
Page 49: Wide Screen (16:9)
Wide Screen (16:9) Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie The digital image stabilization (DIS) function shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the allows you to stabilize the image by electroni- picture are masked with black bands to cally compensating for relatively minor image... -
Page 50: Self Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. Available modes: • For recording in Self Recording mode, be TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the lens section. -
Page 51: Recording In Lp (Long Play Recording) Mode
Recording in LP (Long Notes on the use of LP mode Play Recording) Mode • To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode. Available mode: • Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, TAPE-CAMERA audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases:... -
Page 52: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. -
Page 53: Playback
Useful Features Playback Using the Remote Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the SET button. Control REMOT E Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCR Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Use the remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you Operating want to record yourself in a scene, or when the... -
Page 54: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording
Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Notes: • The date (or date and time) appears when the Time of Recording on-screen indicators are turned on. • Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not Available modes: been set, the display will be left blank when All modes... -
Page 55: Gamma Playback
Gamma Playback Copying an Image from Tape to Card Available mode: TAPE-VCR Available mode: TAPE-VCR The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by You can capture your favourite image frame increasing the brightness of the subject while from a video tape recording and save it on leaving the brighter portions of the image card. -
Page 56: Picture Effect Playback
Useful Features Playback Picture Effect Playback Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR P I C. E F F E C T These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. -
Page 57: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the focus setting screen appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the A U T O subject in the situations shown below. In such MAN . -
Page 58: Manual Exposure
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting Available modes: screen is displayed. TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Note: The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene mode, which automatically selects the optimal setting is selected thereafter. -
Page 59: White Balance Lock
White Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the white balance Available modes: setting screen is displayed. TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Note: The colour of the subject on the screen looks • White Balance setting will cancel if a scene different depending on lighting conditions. -
Page 60: Digital Picture Effects
Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture Effects Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SET button. Available modes: • The selected digital picture effect TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA displays on the menu screen. These digital picture effects let you record the P I C. -
Page 61: Scene Menu (Program Ae)
Scene Menu Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording (Program AE) situation, then press the SET button. • The selected scene setting displays on Available modes: the menu screen. TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA SCE NE MENU SPORT You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a... -
Page 62: Playback
Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Using the Time Code Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the on- Available modes: screen indicators are turned on. TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA The time code shows the hour, minute and TC 0 0 5 second of recording, and the frame number A UD I O... -
Page 63: Editing
Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Play back the tape to be edited on the Available mode: camcorder, and locate the beginning TAPE-VCR and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code reading at Video editing lets you refine your videos by the beginning and end of that sequence removing unwanted sequences from your tape, (see page 47). -
Page 64: Recording From An External Source
Advanced Features Playback Recording from an To Record from an External Source External Source Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, Available mode: and insert a Mini DV cassette. TAPE-VCR Begin playback on the video equipment You can use this camcorder to record or edit connected to the camcorder. -
Page 65: Using The Camcorder As A Converter
Using the Camcorder as Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and make sure that playback stops. a Converter Press the MENU button to display the Available mode: menu screen. TAPE-VCR Press l or m on the operation button You can use this camcorder to convert from to select V, then press the SET button. -
Page 66: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV To Record from Video Equip- ment Terminal (IEEE1394) Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, Available mode: and insert a Mini DV cassette. TAPE-VCR Begin playback on the video equipment This camcorder enables you to perform digital connected to the camcorder. -
Page 67: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
Selecting the Audio Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Playback Mode Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then Available mode: press the SET button. TAPE-VCR You can select any of the following audio P L A Y B A C K S E T P I C . -
Page 68: Audio Dubbing Feature
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording In normal recording mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. You can add narration to recordings made with Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound this camcorder, while preserving the original Audio 2: No audio audio and video recordings. -
Page 69: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Press the SET button. To resume audio Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette dubbing, press the SET button again. and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. To cancel audio dubbing Press m to pause playback. -
Page 70: Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording Camera Recording Card Recording Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Available mode: Press the STILL button half-way down to CARD-CAMERA focus on the subject. •... -
Page 71: Selecting The Picture Quality
Selecting the Picture In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen Quality appears. Available mode: Press l or m on the operation button CARD-CAMERA to select Y, then press the SET button. The picture quality of still images recorded on Press l or m to select “REC MODE”, the card depends on the picture quality setting. -
Page 72: Recording With The Self-Timer
Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording Recording with the Self- Press the STILL button fully to set the timer. timer • The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down. Available mode: Self-timer operating indicator CARD-CAMERA The self-timer function allows you to record CARD images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. -
Page 73: Formatting A Card
Formatting a Card Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then press the SET button. • To cancel formatting, press l or m to Available mode: select “NO”, then press the SET button. CARD-CAMERA Before using a commercially available card O T H E R S with this camcorder, you must first have it F ORMA T... -
Page 74: Playback Card Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Playback Playback Card Playback Press the SET button. • The selected image displays in full- screen. Available mode: Image file name CARD-VCR CARD You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. N O RMA L N O RMA L SET button... -
Page 75: Delete Protection
Delete Protection Press the SET button to set delete protection. • The R indicator appears. Available mode: CARD-VCR Delete protection indicator You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. -
Page 76: Deleting Stored Images
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Images Press the SET button to set the image. • To cancel deletion, press l or m to select “NO”, then press the SET button. Available mode: CARD-VCR Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the SET button to delete the Deleting One Stored Image image. -
Page 77: Deleting All Stored Images
Deleting All Stored Images Press l or m to select “ALL IMAGES”, then press the SET button. You can delete all stored images on a card in • The DELETE ALL indicator appears. one operation. Notes: P L A Y B A C K S E T •... -
Page 78: Print Order
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print Order Press j, k, l or m to select the image to which you want to assign a print order. Available mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. -
Page 79: Assigning Print Order To All Images
To cancel the print order for an image Assigning Print Order to All Images Select the image for cancelling out of print order in step 5 above, then press Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning Print the SET button. Order to an Image”. -
Page 80: Transferring Data On Card To Computer
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Transferring Data on Installing the USB driver Card to Computer • In the examples below the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive Using the supplied USB cable, you can letter according to your operating environ- transfer still images to a computer. -
Page 81: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
CD-ROM drive, then click Folder of still image files DCIM • • • • • • “Next”. Select “SHARP DVC USB Ver. 1.0” 100SHARP Sub-folder of still located in the “WINME” folder of the images CD-ROM drive, then click “OK” to begin installation. -
Page 82: Slide Show Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Slide Show Playback Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”, then press the SET button. • Beginning from the image selected in Available mode: step 2, the recorded images will display CARD-VCR in full-screen one after another in order of recording. -
Page 83: Appendix
Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjusting the Backlight Adjustments Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Available modes: All modes Press l or m on the operation button to select O, then press the SET button. If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture Press l or m to select “BACKLIGHT”, settings. -
Page 84: Turning Off The Confirmation Sound
Appendix Turning off the Confirmation Sound Available modes: All modes A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other desig- nated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds. -
Page 85: Useful Information
Useful Information Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to Hints for Better Shooting 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may • Position the subject in the centre of the suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for scene. - Page 86 Appendix DV Technology SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard 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 87: Mini Dv Cassette
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 • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the To record over a previously recorded tape, i mark. - Page 88 Data on the card may be destroyed (erased). • Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will not be liable for any damages resulting from • Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
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Page 89: Sd Memory Card
Contact closed vehicle in the summer. the nearest SHARP service centre or your • Do not use or store the card in humid or dusty dealer for further advice. -
Page 90: Battery Pack
Note: — Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do • Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery not dispose of them in fire. packs. These are designed specifically for use • To protect the terminals, put the cover on the with this camcorder. - Page 91 Cleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder Television signal standards and electrical casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other voltages and frequencies vary substantially strong chemical cleaners. These may cause from country to country. When you are abroad, discolouration and damage to the casing.
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Page 92: Demonstration Mode
Appendix Demonstration Mode Cancelling Demo Mode During the demonstration, press the Available modes: MENU button to pause the demonstra- TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA tion. You can watch a brief demonstration of the Press l or m on the operation button special camcorder features in Demo mode. to select I, then press the SET button. -
Page 93: 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 con- Connect power source properly nected. (pp. 9, 11). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. - Page 94 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot rewind or fast for- Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to de- ward tape. sired point (p. 23). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service or use a commercially available cleaning tape (p.
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Page 95: 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: g" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. - Page 96 Note VL-NZ100E-E-81(Note) 02.3.28, 9:16 AM...
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