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Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ150U Operation Manual

Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ150U Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 (applies to the supplied AC adapter) If the AC adapter is misplaced needs to be replaced, obtain the TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, same type of adapter from a SHARP MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO service center of your dealer. WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
  • Page 3 Warn children notto take out batteries or install them. Parents should install the lithium battery in the camcorde_ COPYRIGHTWARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the Unked States and that prior permission be ob- tained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
  • Page 4 iMPORTANT SA Read Instructions All the safety and should never be blocked by placing operating instructions should be read product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other before the product is operated. similar surface. This product should Retain Instructions The safety and be placed a bulk-in operating...
  • Page 5 15.Power LinesAnoutside antenna e. Ifthe product has been dropped or system s hould n ot b elocated i nthe damaged inany way, and vicinity ofoverhead power lines orother f. When t he product exhibits adistinct electric light o rpower circuks, orwhere change inperformance this indicates a need f orservice.
  • Page 6 Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (_), then insert the DC plug into the DC Power switch...
  • Page 7 Attach thepower source tothe Yeu carl use anSD Memory Card o ra camcorder, then slide the cassette MulfiMediaCard forstoring still i mages. compartment door r elease and open t he cassette compartment door. 1 Make s ure that t he Power switch i sset ,,After confirmation sound, the cassette toOFR...

  • Page 8: Zooming

    Quick Operation Guide Zooming REC START/STOP button Power Zoom control/Volume control Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele- STILL button photo) or W (_) (wide angle) side. _I_I Operation button Media Selection switch Set the Media Selection Power switch switch to TAPE.
  • Page 9 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 * The images recorded on the card are Power switch to CAMERA.
  • Page 10 Supplied Accessories For VL-NZ100 For VL-NZ150 Extended-life Standardqife Standard-life battery pack battery pack battery pack AC adapter BT=L445[_* BT-L225D* BT-L225D* UADP-0339TAZZ* Audio/video cable Lens cap CR2025 type QCNW- 1979TAZZ GCOVH 1296TASA AA battery x 2 lithium battery SD Memory Card Lens hood VL=NZ100:8 Wrist strap...
  • Page 11 Standard=life Extended-life battery pack battery pack BT-L225D BT-L445D Note: o The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http:l/www.sharp-usa.com).
  • Page 12 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 the power, and disconnect the camcorder commercial flights or in other sensitive eas.
  • Page 13 Contents On-screen Display Index ..........I Operation References Part Names ..............Warnhg Indicators ............Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ....Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ........... Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ....Inserting and Removing a Cassette ......

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents Useful Features Still Recording on Tape ..........Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....... Wide Screen (16:9) ............Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........Self Recording ............. Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode .... Selecting the 16-bk Audio Recording Mode ....Playback Using the Remote Control ..........
  • Page 15 Digital Still Camera Camera Recording Features Card Recording ............Selecting the Picture Quality ........Recording with the Self-timer ........Formatting a Card ............Playback Card Playback ............. Delete Protection ............Deleting Stored Images ..........Print Order ..............Transferring Data on Card to Computer ......
  • Page 16 Fordetails o ntheuseofeach part, r efer t othepage number indicated inbrackets. Stereo m icrophone DCinput j ack [ppo 10,11] Cassette holder [po 12] Lithium battery compartment door [p.14] Cassette compartment door[p.12] Cassette compartment door r elease [ p.12]...
  • Page 17 iiiili_iii iiii_!i;!ili!_iiiiiiii_ Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p.21 ]/ VOLume control [p.23] DV terminal [pp.50,51 ] -Media Selection switch (TAPE/ CARD selection switch) [p. 19] Operation button LCD monitor...
  • Page 18 Operation References iiiii RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 29, 30, 40] FADE button [p. 31] (CAMERA/VCR [p. 26] select switch) [p. 19] Remote sensor Speaker [p. 38] MENU button [lop. 6, 26] Card slot cover MANUAL button [p.
  • Page 19 iiiili_iiiii:i NNNiii,X_i_iii!i!i!i! iiiiiiiiiii!_iiiilili iiii_!i'i!i,l,i!_ii Fordetails o ntheuseofeach function, refer t othepage number indicated. • _ TAPE-CAM ERA mode _.46 _.32 _.27 _.36 _.34 _.34 p. 37 _.47 _.47 _. 79 p. 15 -.- TAPE-VCR mode _.41 _. 54 p._22 AUDIO1*2 _.
  • Page 20 Operation References iiiii _- CARD=CAMERA mode J'_CARD 111/ 80 RMAL p. 44 [AJTO ,-- CARD-VCR mode p. 59 CKNoRNAL 00-0010 PAGE2/2 I00-0010_ .p. 67 p. 22 61,62 ). 60 ). 63 ). 38 ). 69 Note: , See page 26 for procedures or] how to display the desired screen.
  • Page 21 iiiili_iilii:ii! _anua| scveens i!i i!i i!! Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below. -t_ AUTO_ (p.FOcus42) setting screen (p. 43) Exposure setting screen MANUAL button White(p. 44)balance screen AUTO_ screen Normal AUTO 30rain On-screen indicators on/off Eachtime...
  • Page 22 LCD monitor is LAMP LAMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. The battery is aJmost depleted when the , _, oamoorder transfers data through the USB I_,O_ cable.
  • Page 23 NNNiii,X_i_iii!i!i!i! iiiiiiiiiii!_iiiii iiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii iiii_!i'ii,l,i!_iiiiiiii _ The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is MEMORY CARD properly inserted (see page 13). MEMORY CARD The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. F U L L Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a...
  • Page 24 ,, 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 " See page 75 for more information on using the battery pack. Caution: ,, Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT=L445 T°p°wer ;utleAl_ t Charge ,r_ie!tor_ _L_ / _otII_ battery packs. Other types...
  • Page 26 Preparation Note: o When using the AC adapter to power camcorder, the battery pack is not charged. Cautions: o 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 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the iiiiiil,ii ! cassette compartment door.
  • Page 28 Preparation Remeving Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card ('r) and pull the card straight out (_) as shown below. You can use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard for storing still images. inserting iiii!!!i!iii_iiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiii Make sure that the Power switch is set ii!!!_i_iiiiiiiiiiii!iii to OFR iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i;%iii...
  • Page 29 Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above, i" then lift out the battery from |nsta|iing 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...
  • Page 30 Preparation Changing In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Available modes: Press _y or z1_, on the operation button TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA to select ETC, then press the SET button. This camcorder allows you to choose English, Press ',/ or A to select "LANGUAGE"...
  • Page 31 Press _/ or zi_to select "JUN" (month), then press the SET button. Available modes: TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA Press _/ or A to select "2" (day), then Example: Setting the date to June 2. 2003 press the SET button. (JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM).
  • Page 32 Preparation Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode After performing step 8 above, press Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as or A to select "12H/24H', then press the shown below. SET button. Lp loop Press _7or A to select"24H", then press the SET button.
  • Page 33 Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder. < 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. Ho|ding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.
  • Page 34 Power switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digkal still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.
  • Page 35 To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. 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: Auto Focus

    Basic Operations Camera Recording 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 subjects.
  • Page 37 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: Volume Control

    To stop playback Press v'. 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 builtqn To turn the power speaker. Media Selection switch Set tile Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

  • Page 39: Video Search

    Available mode: Available mode: TAPE=VCR TAPE=VCR The video search function makes it easy to The still function allows you to pause playback in TAPE-VCR mode. search for a desired scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Near During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press A on the Operation button.
  • Page 40 Basic Operations Playback Caution: ,, Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned before making any connections. Picture Available modes: noise or malfunction may occur if any of the TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR above is left on while making a connection.
  • Page 41 Press V or A on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (¢_), then press the SET button. Example Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. Media Selection switch Power switch • You can press >, instead of the SET button.
  • Page 42 Turning on the recording guide o 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. the subject occupying the screen.
  • Page 43 The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Available modes: TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges: 1 10× (optical zoom), 1040× (digital zoom) or 10 300x (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.
  • Page 44 Useful features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRiGHTER button again. - The [] indicator appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA GAMMA / BRIGHTER When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally.
  • Page 45 To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. Available modes: • The _]_[Y indicator appears. TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA When you are recording in a dark or poorly GAMMA / BRIGHTER illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.
  • Page 46 Useful Features Camera Recording 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 the image and sound in or out at the beginnklg or end of a scene for creating scene transi- tions.
  • Page 47 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 TAPE-VCR mode. for the point on the tape start recording again, use the quick return function.
  • Page 48 Useful Features Camera Recording 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 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA adapter socket on the bottom of the camcorder, then rotate as shown below.

  • Page 49: Wide Screen (16:9)

    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 digkal image stabilization (DIS) function shown in a theater. 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 Cautions: o Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. Available modes: o For recording in Self Recording mode, TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the lens section, if you hold the camcorder...
  • Page 51 Notes on the use of LP mode • To record in LP mode. be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labeled 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: This camcorder allows you to record in LP...
  • Page 52 Useful Features Camera Recording 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. Press _/ or ,_:,on the operation button to select rWs, then press the SET button.
  • Page 53 Press V or _1_, to select"ON", then press the SET button. 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 camcorder...

  • Page 54: Playback

    Useful Features Playback Notes: o The date (or date and time) appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on, o Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not Available modes: All modes been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording.

  • Page 55: Gamma Playback

    Available mode: TAPE=VCR Available mode: TAPE=VCR The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCB mode by You can capture your favorite image frame from increasklg the brightness of the subject while a video tape recording and save it on card. leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected.

  • Page 56: Picture Effect Playback

    Useful Features Playback Press V or /,, to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.
  • Page 57 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 subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.

  • Page 58: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Camera Recording 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 o Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene mode, which automatically selects the optimal setting is selected thereafter.

  • Page 59: 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 color of the subject on the screen looks o White Balance setting will cancel if a scene different depending on lighting conditions.

  • Page 60: Digital Picture Effects

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Press V or A to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SET button. Available modes: ,, The selected digkal picture effect TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA displays on the menu screen. These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect.
  • Page 61 Press V or A to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the SET button. - The selected scene setting displays on Available modes: the menu screen. TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA t lH] ]l] gl iAi iiiiiiii ll i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..
  • Page 62 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 second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx.
  • Page 63 Culling 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...

  • Page 64: Playback

    Advanced Features Playback To Record from an External Source Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, Available mode: and insert a Mini DV cassette. TAPE=VOR Begin playback on the video equipment You can use this camcorder to record or edit connected to the camcorder.
  • Page 65 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and make sure that playback stops. Press the MENU button to display the Available mode: menu screen. TAPE-VCR Press V or A on the operation button You can use this camcorder to convert from to select _, then press the SET button.
  • Page 66 Advanced Features Playback To Record from Video Equip- merit Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, Available mode: and insert a Mini DV cassette. TAPE=VDR Begin playback on the video equipment This camcorder enables you to perform digital connected to the camcorder. video editing.
  • Page 67 Press V or A on the operation button to select _, then press the SET button. Press V or £ to select"AUDIO", then Available mode: press the SET button. TAPE-VDR You can select any of the following audio playback modes. Audio 1 +2 6' 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels)
  • Page 68 Advanced Features Playback 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 Feature

    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...
  • Page 70 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. You can take a still picture in the same way as - The camcorder automatically focuses on you do with a standard camera and record that...
  • Page 71 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Available mode: Press V or /,, on the operation button CARD=CAMERA to select ¢_, then press the SET button. The picture quality of still images recorded Press V or /\ to select"REC MODE", the card depends on the picture quality setting.

  • Page 72: Card Recording

    Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording Press the STILL button fully to set the 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 Press _/ or A to select"FORMAT", then press the SET button. - To cancel formatting, press ,7 or ..A, t o Available mode: select "NO", then press the SET button. CARD=CAMERA Before using a commercially available card with this camcorder, you must first have it formatted.
  • Page 74 Press the SET button. - The selected image displays in fulP screen. Available mode: Image fib name CARD-VCR You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. 1/10 £ SET button Media Selection switch Picture quality indicator...

  • Page 75: Formatting A Card

    Press the SET button to set delete protection. • The _- 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. PROTECT 100-0003 NORMAL...
  • Page 76 Digital StilJ Camera Features PJayback Press the SET button to set the image. * To cancel deletion, press V or ;,_ to select "NO", then press the SET button. Available mode: CARD=VCR Press V or /,, to select"YES", then press the SET button to delete the Deleting One Stored image...

  • Page 77: Deleting Stored Images

    Deleting AJ| Stored images Press _7 or z1_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: o Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images...

  • Page 78: Print Order

    Digital Still Camera Features Playback Press _, >, V or _, 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 To cancel the print order for an image images Select the image for canceling 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 Digital Still Camera Features Playback |nstaJiing the USB driver * In tire examples below tire CD-ROM drive letter is taken as "R:". Select the correct drive Using the supplied USB cable, you carl letter according to your operating environ- ment. transfer still images to a computer.
  • Page 81 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". DClM ..Folder of still image files Select "SHARP DVC USB Vet. 1.0" 100SHARP Sub-folder of still located in the "WlNME" folder of the images CD-ROM drive, then click "OK"...
  • Page 82 Digital StilJ Camera Features PJayback Press V or /\ to select"SLIDE SHOW", then press the SET button. ,, Beginning from the image selected in Available mode: step 2, the recorded images will display CARDWCR in fuIFscreen one after another in order You carl automatically play back consecutive of recording.
  • Page 83 Adjusting Backlight Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Available modes: AIi modes Press V or A on the operation button to select [0D, then press the SET button. If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture Press V or A to select"BACKLIGHT",...
  • Page 84 Appendix Available modes: All modes A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power swkch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other desig- nated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds. Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.

  • Page 85: Gamma Brightness Compensation

    ighting For clear, good-quaNty recording, 500 to _ints for Better Shooting 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may - Position the subject in the center of the suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for scene.
  • Page 86 Appendix Tech.ology Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Digkal video (DV) is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard quality images with the use of special digital compact recording media just 1 V4 inches (32 features previously unavailable with conven- ram) long and _5/_6 inches (24 ram) wide which...
  • Page 87 ;UJnJ Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the "SAVE" position. protect Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette - Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the To record over a previously recorded tape, mark.
  • Page 88 Data on the card may be destroyed (erased). ,, Please be aware that Sharp Corporation wi][ not be liable for any damages resulting from ,, Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 89 Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your ,, Do not use or store the card in humid or dusty dealer for further advice. locations.
  • Page 90 Keep the battery pack out of reach of Note: children. ,' Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT=L445battery Dispose of used battery packs promptly. packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.
  • Page 91 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.
  • Page 92 --NOW CLEANING_ ///_t\_\ If the video heads become clogged, O indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice. - After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and "EJECT THE CASSETTE." displays.
  • Page 93 : _Si.g Your Camcorder Abroad _|eaning • 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, discoloration and damage to the casing.
  • Page 94 Appendix Canceling 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 V or j_,,on the operation button special camcorder features in Demo mode. to select ETC,then press the SET button.
  • Page 95 Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _ii_ii_ ii_:___!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_! ¸¸ iiiiiiiiii Nopower Power source is not properly con- Connect power source properly nected. (pp. e, 11). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 10). iiiii_...
  • Page 96 Appendix 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 (p. 82) or use a com- mercially available cleaning tape...

  • Page 97: Gain-Up

    Specifications are subject to change without notice. SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.) For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com).
  • Page 98 INTRODUZCALA PATILLA ANCHA EN LA otro del mismo tipo en el centro de RANURAANCHA, E INTRODUZCA servicio SHARP de su concesionario. COMPLETAMENTE LA CLAVIJA. PARATIRAR EL PRODUCTO Este producto utiliza soldadura de esta_o y plomo, y su lampara fiuorescente contiene una peque[_a cantidad de mercurio.
  • Page 99 Precauciones • Cnando no ntilice la videoc&mara, no se • Respete siempre las prohibiciones restricciones relacionadas con la olvide de extraer el videocasete, desconectar la alimentaci6n y desenchnfar utilizaci6n de eqnipos electr6nicos Ja videoc&mara de Jafuente vnelos eomerciales o en otras areas alimentaci6n.
  • Page 100 Lectura de las instrucciones_ntes pot Io tanto, estas no deberan taparse. Las utilizar este producto deberan leerse todas aberturas no deberan taparse nunca las instrucciones de segundad y manejo. colocando el producto en una cama, sofa, Conservaci0n de las instrucciones alfombra u otras superficies similares.
  • Page 101 15.Lineas dealimentaci0n Una a ntena e. Si e lproducto se hacaido o seha exterior nodebera coiocarse cerca d e estropeado decualquier forma. lineas dealimentaci0n elevadas f. Cuando elproducto muestre un tampoco cerca d eluces e lectdcas cambio visible ensu rendimiento, circukos dealimentaci0n, nidonde p ueda esto i ndica l anecesidad...
  • Page 102 Guia de operaci6n rbpida Interruptor de alimentaci0n Coloque la bateffa en la videocamara aseg0rese de que el interruptor alimentaci6n est6 en OFR Enchufe el adaptador de CA en una toma de corriente (_), y luego inserte la clavija de CC en la toma de entrada de CC (b).
  • Page 103 Coloque la fuente de alimentaci6n en la Para almacenar imagenes fijas podra utilizar una tarjeta de memoda SD o una tarjeta videocAmara, y luego deslice el control de MultiMediaCard. abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del AsegOrese de que el interruptor compartimento...
  • Page 104 Guia de operaci6n r_ipida Boton REC Empleo de| zoon START/STOP Co_d, de zd orr_ll e_llot orizad o/ Pulse el control del zoom motorizado hacia el lado de la T(_) (teletoto) o el lado de la W(2:) I.._ Bot0n STILL (granangular). Control del zoom motorizado otonSET...
  • Page 105 Inserte una tarjeta en la videocamara. Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en Ponga el conmutador CARD. selector de medio en CARD. Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y ponga el interrupter de alimentaci6n en VCR.
  • Page 106 Cuando se seiecciona "ESPANOL" como idioma de [a visualizaciOn en pantalia aparecen las siguientes visuaiizaciones indicadas a confinuacion. ,-.- Modo TAPE-CAMERA AUTOM. ,..- Modo TAPE-VCR ,rim AUDIO1+2...
  • Page 107 ModoCARD-CAMERA TARJ 10/80 NORMAL AUTOM. Modo CARD-VCR REPROOUC. 100-0010 NORMAL PAG. 2/2 lOO-OOlO TARJ 10/10 NORMAL •...
  • Page 108 Les affichages sur ecran suivants apparaissent Iorsque "FRAN_AIS" est s61ecfionne pour la langue de I'affichage. ,_- Mode TAPE-CAMERA AUTO 30rain Mode TAPE-VCR AUDIO1+2...
  • Page 109 ModeCARD=CAMERA CARTE 10/80 NORMAL AUTO Mode CARD-VCR 100-0010 NORMAL PAGE2/2 100-0010 CARTE 10/10 NORMAL...
  • Page 110 Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental...

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