Sharp ViewCam-Slim VL-ME10S Operation Manual

MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

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OPERATION MANUAL

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VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-ME10S

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.

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VARNING:

Detta är en klass A produkt. I hemmiljö kan produkten orsaka störningar på radiomottagningen, i vilket fall användaren kan behöva vidta åtgärder.

ADVERTÊNCIA:

Este é um produto de classe A. Em ambientes domésticos, este produto pode causar interferência de rádio, e em tais casos, o usuário poderá ser obrigado a tomar as devidas providências.

WARNING:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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OPERATION MANUAL

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WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with close to 90,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

WARNING

To prevent the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card from being swallowed by children, keep these items out of their reach. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

• Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially 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.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder.

Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger , and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

2 Align the d mark on the battery pack

with the f mark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place.

• The CHARGE indicator lights up. The indicator goes off when the battery is fully charged.

Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely, then

lift it up.

3 Align the mark on the side of the

battery pack with the a mark on the camcorder (1). Press the battery pack and slide it down completely until it locks into place (2).

CHARGE indicator

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette 1 Supply power to the camcorder.

2 Hold the camcorder as shown, slide the

cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely.

3 Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing upwards and the erasure protect tab facing outwards.

4 Press the mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

5 Close the compartment door by pressing

the centre until it clicks into place.

SAVE

REC SAVE

REC

mark

Inserting a Card

This camcorder accepts an SD Memory Card (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (supplied) for storage of still images.

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Hold the camcorder as shown, and slide

the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow to open the cover.

3 Insert a card into the slot with the label

facing upwards and the chipped corner facing the lens, and then push it in as far as it will go.

4 Close the card slot cover.

Label

Chipped corner

Using the Viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Raise the viewfinder to better aim the

camcorder depending on your position.

Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release in

the direction of the arrow (1), and open the LCD monitor (2).

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing of the on-screen picture.

180

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Quick Operation Guide

Camera Recording on Tape

1 Make sure that a Mini DV cassette is

inserted.

2 Remove the lens cap. Pull out the

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

5 Press the Power Zoom T (Telephoto) or

W (Wide angle) button to zoom in on or out from the subject.

6 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

Lock button

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

To turn the power off

Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Tape Playback 1 Make sure that the recorded Mini DV

cassette is inserted.

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

5 Press e (or r) to rewind (or fast

forward) the tape to the desired point.

6 Press y to begin playback.

To stop playback

Press b.

Power Zoom buttons

Media Selection switch

REC START/STOP button

POWER switch

Lock button

NORMAL

CARD

10/ 90

AUTO

GAMMA

To turn the power off

Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Card Playback 1 Make sure that the recorded card is

inserted.

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

5 If the image you want to play back does

not appear, press q or w to scroll through the thumbnail images.

6 Press q or w to move the selection

frame to the desired image, and then press PB to set.

• The selected image is displayed in fullscreen.

Power Zoom buttons

STILL button

Media Selection switch

POWER switch

Lock button

NORMAL

PLAYBAPLAYBA

100 00 33100 00-

PAGE

100-0003100-0003

3/12

100-0003

CARD 3/12

NORMALNORMAL

NORMAL

MULTIMULTI

Card Recording

1 Make sure that a card is inserted. 2 Remove the lens cap. Pull out the

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

5 Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame

the subject as you desire.

6 Press the STILL button to record a still

image of the subject.

Quick Operation Guide

Dual Recording

The Dual Recording function makes it possible to record motion images on a tape and still images on a card.

1 Make sure that a Mini DV cassette and a

card are inserted.

2 Remove the lens cap. Pull out the

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to DUAL.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

5 Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame

the subject as you desire.

6 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape.

• Press the REC START/STOP button again to pause recording.

Press the STILL button to record a still image of the subject on a card.

To turn the power off

Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Lock button

Media Selection switch

STILL button

REC START/STOP button

POWER switch

NORMAL

CARD 2/98

CARD

AUTO

min

GAMMA

FADE

SRCH

NORMAL

REC

2/98

AUTO

min

GAMMA

FADE

SRCHSRCH

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are compact recording media just 32 mm long and 24 mm wide which support the needs of the digital network society where music, images, games and various other provider services are offered.

• It is possible to use SD Memory Cards (commercially available) and MultiMediaCards (supplied) as recording media for still images with this camcorder. (SmartMedia™ cards and Memory Stick™ media cannot be used.) In this operation manual, “card” refers to these SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards.

• SD Memory Cards are superior to MultiMediaCards in terms of copyright protection functions and high-speed transfer.

• SD Memory Cards are compatible with MultiMediaCards, and data stored on MultiMediaCards can be used with SD Memory Cards.

About Your Camcorder

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

SmartMedia™ card Memory Stick™ media

DV Technology

Digital video, DV, is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features previously unavailable with conventional analog formats.

DV and conventional video cassette tapes

There are two kinds of DV-format video cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used for extended playback and recording. This camcorder only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the

mark.

8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback or recording with this camcorder.

Note:

• This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used with an ME tape. It is recommended that you use an ME tape for high-quality recording and playback.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Mini DV cassette DV cassette

VHS cassette Beta cassette8 mm cassette

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Supplied Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L221

AC adapter/

battery charger Power cord

Audio/video/S-video

cable

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Infrared

remote control

DC cable

Zoom microphone Windscreen

Shoulder strap

8 MB

MultiMediaCard

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite version) PC connecting cable

AA battery for

remote control × 2

DV cable

Earphones connecting

cable

Lens cap

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Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L221

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

Extended-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS442A

IR & Flash Light

VR-3VIF

Note:

• When using the IR & Flash Light VR-3VIF with this camcorder, it can only be used as a flash.

Precautions

• When the camcorder is not in use, make sure to turn off the power, remove the cassette and card, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source.

• Do not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens, the viewfinder eyepiece, or the LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Be particularly careful when recording outside.

• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this happen, point the lens in a different direction until the picture returns to normal.

• Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

• Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment.

The heat from incandescent lights may deform the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction.

• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

• Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to =40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a wellventilated location.

• Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod.

• When using your camcorder in a cold environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).

Plastic bag

Dew Formation

• What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

• When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly. Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances: —When moving the camcorder from a cold

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid room.

• How to prevent trouble due to dew

formation.

When using the camcorder in a place where dew formation is likely to occur, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimatise to the surroundings for about one hour. For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2 Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

• “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

1 If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,

leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimatise to the surrounding temperature.

2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3 Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

Using the camcorder when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all.

If the video heads become clogged, the

indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Video head cleaning can be done by using a commercially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

• Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,

may cause damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully before using it.

• The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be

used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

• Follow the procedure on page 14 to insert and remove the cleaning tape.

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

POWER switch

Media Selection switch

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

5 Press START to begin video head

cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” is displayed.

6 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press STOP.

Lock button

CLEANING

START

STOP

CLEANING

CLEAN I NGNOW

START

STOP

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Contents

Preparation

Basic Operations

Operation References

Part Names ............................................................. 1

Quick Reference Index ........................................... 4

On-screen Display Index ........................................ 5

Warning Indicators .................................................. 9

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 ....... 14

Inserting and Removing a Card ............................ 15

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery .................. 16

Selecting the Language for the On-Screen

Display ................................................................ 17

Setting the Area, Date and Time .......................... 18

Using the Lens Cap .............................................. 19

Adjusting the Hand Strap ..................................... 20

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................... 20

Using the Viewfinder ............................................. 21

Using the LCD Monitor.......................................... 22

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto

Mode................................................................... 23

Zooming ................................................................ 24

Tips on Recording Positions ................................. 24

Remaining Tape Time Display .............................. 25

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................ 25

Playback

Tape Playback....................................................... 26

Volume Control ...................................................... 27

Video Search......................................................... 27

Still......................................................................... 27

Watching the Playback on a TV ............................ 28

Summary of Operations

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................ 29

Using the Controls ................................................ 30

Selecting the User Mode ...................................... 31

Using the Menu Screens....................................... 32

Appendix

Preparation

Summary of

Operations

Useful

Features

Basic

Operations

Advanced

Features

Digital Still Camera

Features

Operation

References

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Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 33

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode......... 34

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 35

Setting the Digital Zoom........................................ 36

Gamma Brightness Compensation ....................... 37

Edit Search............................................................ 38

Quick Return ......................................................... 38

Dual Recording ..................................................... 39

Still Recording on Tape ......................................... 40

Still Recording Effects ........................................... 41

Digital Picture Effects ............................................ 42

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................... 43

Wide Screen (16:9) .............................................. 44

Macro Shots .......................................................... 44

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ..................... 45

Auto Focus ............................................................ 45

Playback

Using the Infrared Remote Control ....................... 46

Tape Playback Functions with the Infrared

Remote Control ................................................... 48

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ......... 49

Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ......... 49

Using the Time Code ............................................ 50

Playback Effects ................................................... 51

Picture Effect Playback ......................................... 52

Playback Zoom ..................................................... 53

Gamma Playback.................................................. 54

Multiple Strobe Playback ...................................... 54

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Focus........................................................ 55

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................... 57

Scene Menu (Programme AE) .............................. 59

Adjusting the White Balance ................................. 60

Manual Exposure .................................................. 61

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode............. 62

Using the Zoom Microphone ................................ 63

Windbreak ............................................................. 64

Dialogue Recording .............................................. 64

• Be sure to read “Summary of Operations” on pages 29 to 32 before performing the

operations described in the following chapters.

Contents

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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

Advanced Features

Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Card Recording .................................................... 72

Selecting the Picture Quality ................................. 73

Recording with the Guide Frame .......................... 74

Recording with the Self-timer ................................ 75

Using the Flash Light (Optional Accessory) ......... 76

Formatting a Card ................................................. 77

Playback

Card Playback ...................................................... 78

Delete-protection .................................................. 79

Deleting Stored Images ........................................ 80

Slide Show Playback............................................. 82

Dubbing Images from a Card to a Tape ............... 83

Directly Transferring the Data on a Card

to a Computer ..................................................... 84

Print Order............................................................. 85

Appendix

Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 88

Setting the Confirmation Sound ............................ 89

Selecting Summer Time ........................................ 90

World Clock........................................................... 91

Useful Information ................................................. 93

Demonstration Mode............................................. 99

Before Requesting Service ................................. 100

Specifications...................................................... 102

Operation

References

Operation References

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.

Front view

Zoom lens

Accessory shoe [pp. 63, 76]

Power Zoom W (Wide angle) / T (Telephoto) control buttons [p. 24] / VOLume control buttons [p. 27]

CONTROL dial [p. 30]

EarPHONES jack [p. 49]

Infrared remote sensor [p. 47]

Stereo microphone

[p. 67]

Operation

References

Left view

Bottom view

Tripod socket

EASY/MANUAL/AUTO Selection switch [pp. 55–62]

LCD monitor OPEN

release [p. 22]

LCD monitor [p. 22]

Viewfinder [p. 21]

Dioptre adjustment dial [p. 21]

Power source UNLOCK release [pp. 12, 13]

MENU/DISPLAY button

[p. 30]

Power source connection panel [pp. 12, 13]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 20]

Operation

References

Operation References

Lithium battery holder [p. 16]

Cassette compartment

door [p. 14]

mark [p. 14]

Card slot cover release [p. 15]

Cassette holder [p. 14]

Card slot cover [p. 15]

Card slot [p. 15]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 14]

When the cassette compartment door is open

Right view

White Balance (W/B) button [p. 60]

DV terminal [p. 66]

STILL button

[pp. 39–41, 54, 72]

Terminal cover [p. 28]

Media Selection switch (DUAL/TAPE/CARD

selection switch) [p. 29]

Hand strap [p. 20]

Audio/Video=S-video (AV=S) terminal [pp. 28, 66]

Speaker [p. 26]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 20]

POWER switch

(CAMERA/VCR

selection switch)

[pp. 29, 30]

RECord START/STOP

button [pp. 23, 39]

PC COMMUNICATION

jack [p. 70]

Operation

References

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)

• To record a backlit subject.

—See page 37 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 61 (Manual

Exposure)

• To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.

—See page 38 (Quick Return)

• To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.

—See page 45 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.

—See page 53 (Playback Zoom)

• To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright portion.

—See page 54 (Gamma Playback)

• To focus on an off-centred subject.

—See page 55 (Manual Focus)

• To record with natural colour.

—See page 60 (Adjusting the White Balance)

• To minimize blurring when recording sports events, etc.

—See page 59 (Scene Menu)

• To record the zoomed-in picture of a distant subject along with the audio for that subject.

—See page 63 (Using the Zoom Microphone)

• To record still images on a card so that the images may be easily read into a computer.

—See page 72 (Card Recording)

Operation References

Operation

References

On-screen Display Index

For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.

AUTO

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT . SP EE D

PIC. EFFECT SCENE MENU QK. DIS

RE TURN

MANUAL SET

PHOTO SNAP

REC

ZOOM

SNAP EFF .

DGTL

TAPE

RE T URN

SPE E D

619:

CAMERA SET

AUD I O MODE W

IND

ZOOM MI C

AUDIO SET

SOUND TIME TC

CODE

DEMO

SUMR

OUT

L A NGU AGE

MODE

RETURN

OTHERS

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT

BRI GHT

LCD COLOUR

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY

TIME

AREA SET T I NG

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT . SP EE D PI C. EFFECT

SCENE MENU QK. DIS

RETURN

MANUAL SE T

QK. SOUND

DISPLAY RETURN

WIND

RET URN

AUTO

min

RE T URN

DIALOG REC RET URN

MODE

L I GHT

GAMMA

FADE

SRCH

SET

p. 35

p. 23

pp. 31, 62

p. 38 p. 64 p. 89 p. 49

p. 55 p. 57 p. 61 p. 42 p. 59 p. 38 p. 35

EASY mode (p. 31)

TAPE-CAMERA/DUAL-CAMERA mode

p. 25

p. 33

p. 73 p. 40 p. 41 p. 36 p. 33 p. 44

p. 34 p. 63 p. 64 p. 64

p. 89 p. 50 p. 50 p. 99 p. 17

p. 88

p. 49 pp. 18, 91 p. 90 p. 18 p. 19

Operation

References

AUDIO DUB PIC.

EFFECT

AUDIO PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAY BACK SE T

REMOT E SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

OTHERS

LCD BRI GHT LCD COLOUR

BACKL I GHT

BR IGHT

VF SE T

LCD

DISPLAY

CLOCK SE T

AUDIO

AUDIO DUB PIC.

EFFECT

AUDIO PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAY BACK SE T

RETURN

RET URN

SET

GAMMA

TAPE-VCR mode

p. 25

p. 69

p. 68 p. 69 p. 52 p. 51 p. 54

Note:

• See pages 29 to 32 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

p. 46 p. 89 p. 50 p. 50

p. 88

p. 49

Operation References

Operation

References

SCENE SE LF T I MER

DIS

AN. FO CUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT . SP EE D PI C. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

REC MODE SNAP EF F .

DGTL ZOOM

FRM

CAMERA SET

FORMAT DEMO

SOUND LANGUAGE

MODE

RETURN

OTHERS

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT

BR IGHT

LCD C OLOUR

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY AREA

SE TT I NG 12H 24H

CLOCK SE T

AUTO

SCENE SEL F T I MER

DIS

AN. F OCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT . SPE E D PI C. EFFECT

MANU AL SE T

SEL F DI SPLAY

TIMER

SOUND

ME NU

AUTO

CARD

9001

RETURN

GUIDE F L ASH RETURN

RETURN

CARD

9001

TIMESUMR

NORMAL

GAMMA

SET

CARD-CAMERA mode

pp. 31, 62

p. 72

p. 75 p. 89 p. 49

p. 55 p. 57 p. 61 p. 42 p. 59 p. 75 p. 35

p. 88

p. 49 pp. 18, 91 p. 90 p. 18 p. 19

EASY mode (p. 31)

p. 77 p. 89 p. 99 p. 17

p. 73 p. 41 p. 36 p. 74 p. 76

Operation

References

LCD BRI GHT LCD COLOUR

BACKL I GHT

BR I GHT

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY

CLOCK SE T

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTE C T

PR I . ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAY BACK SE T

SL IDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROT E C T

PR I . ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAY BACK SE T

REMOTE SOUND

OTHERS

RETURN

RE TURN

RETURN

CARD

100 0001-

NORMAL

PAGE

1/2

PLAYBACK

654

321

SET

CARD-VCR mode

p. 82 p. 52 p. 79 p. 80 p. 81 p. 85

p. 46 p. 89

Note:

• See pages 29 to 32 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

p. 88

p. 49

p. 78

Operation References

Operation

References

The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 14).

Warning Indicators

If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.

Displayed for the first

3 seconds

Displayed after

3 seconds

Description of warning

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

DEW

BAT T ERY IS

TOO LOW.

CASSE TTE NOT RECORDABL E.

PROTEC T. TAB

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

TAPE END

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page x). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off.

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see pages 11 and 12).

The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page xi).

There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 14).

LAMP

The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 95).

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new cassette (see page 14).

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a new cassette (see page 14).

All warnings will be indicated by displayed in the centre of the screen if the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is between 135° and 180° when in one of the CAMERA modes, or if one of the manual screen is displayed. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to within 135°, or press the MENU/ DISPLAY button to turn off the manual screen.

INSERT

A CASSE TTE.

Operation

References

The card is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. Check how the card is inserted (see page 15).

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see pages 80 and 81) or replace the card with a new one (see page 15).

The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize.

The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 77).

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 77).

The card is write-protected (see page 97).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 79).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 77).

Displayed

for 5 seconds

Description of warning

Note:

• indicates a flashing display.

The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or data on the card. Replace the card (see page 15).

MEMOR Y CARD

MEMORY

FULL

CARD

NO DATA ON

MEMORY CARD

MEMOR Y CA R D

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMOR Y CA R D

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DAT A

MEMOR Y CA R D

READ E RROR

CANNOT STORE DATA

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use.

Note:

• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack.

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

• The POWER indicator lights up.

2 Align the d mark on the battery pack

with the f mark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place.

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

• The CHARGE indicator goes off when the battery is fully charged.

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of

the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then, remove the AC plug of the power cord from the power outlet.

Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in TAPE modes

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high.

• The battery pack and charger become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

• Using the zoom (see page 24) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

• The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

• Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit deterioration of the battery pack capacity, perform the procedure in “Extending battery pack life” on page 94 at least once every six months.

• See page 93 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-LS222, BT-L441, or BT-LS442A battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Charging

time

Max.

continuous

recording time

Max.

continuous

playback

time

on LCD

Battery

pack

LCD

closed

LCD

open

Preparation

CHARGE indicator

To power outlet

AC power socket

POWER indicator

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

BT-LS442A

100 160

190

120 240

290

100 200

240

100 200

240

Preparation

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely (1),

and then lift it up (2).

3 Align the mark on the side of the

battery pack with the a mark on the camcorder (1). Press the battery pack and slide it down completely until it locks into place (2).

4 Lower the viewfinder, and push it in

completely.

Removing the Battery Pack

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Attaching the

Battery Pack”.

2 Press and hold the power source

UNLOCK release in the direction of the arrow (1), then slide the battery pack up and take it out (2).

Cautions:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the

battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable.

• 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, BTL441, or BT-LS442A battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Power source UNLOCK release

Power source connection panel

POWER switch

Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger, power cord and DC cable.

Caution:

• The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders.

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely, and

then lift it up.

3 Align the mark on the side of the DC

cable connecting plate with the a mark on the camcorder (1). Press the connecting plate and slide it down completely until it locks into place (2).

4 Lower the viewfinder, and push it in

completely.

5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC

OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

• The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up, and the camcorder is supplied with power.

Note:

• When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to power the camcorder, it cannot be used to charge the battery pack.

Removing the DC cable from the camcorder

Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press and hold the power source UNLOCK release in the direction of the arrow (1), then slide the connecting plate up and take it out (2).

Cautions:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF . Removing the

DC cable while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable.

• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time.

DC cable connecting plate

Power source UNLOCK release

POWER indicator

To power outlet

DC OUT jack

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