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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
VL-WD450E
VL-WD650E
ENGLISH
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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page vii.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with
the recommended AC adapter/battery
charger 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/
battery charger or battery pack. The
AC adapter/battery charger
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 more than
61,000 (VL-WD450E)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650E) 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.
Trademarks
• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• 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.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
Note: The images of the camcorder in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450E.
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WARNING:
This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L221, BTL441, BT-LS222 or BT-LS442A battery or the AC adapter/battery charger (UADP0321TAZZ).
CAUTION:
As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter/
battery charger, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could
result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a
Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.
Information for Australia/New Zealand Only
ENGLISH
NOTE
This Camcorder is a high technology product.
The LCD Panel comprises 61,600 (VL-WD450E)/89,856 (VL-WD650E) TFT
Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is possible that some pixels may
fail.
Important:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record.
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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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 s mark on the battery pack
with the a 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.
Attaching the Battery Pack
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2 Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Align the - mark on the side of the
battery pack with the q mark on the
camcorder (1), and slide the battery
pack down completely until it locks into
place (2).
Turning the Power on
To use the camera recording
functions, hold down the Lock
button and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Media Selection switch
Power switch
To use the playback and editing
functions, hold down the Lock
button and set the Power switch to
VCR.
Switching the Media
To use a mini DV cassette for
recording and playing back
images, set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
To use a SmartMedia card for
recording and playing back still
images, set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
Turning the Power off
Set the Power switch to OFF
without pressing the Lock button.
Lock button
Lock button
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SAVE
REC
SAVE
REC
Inserting a Mini DV Cassette
1 Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
2 Insert the cassette fully with the window
facing outwards, and with the erasure
protect tab facing upwards.
3 Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place. Close
the compartment door by pressing the
centre until it clicks into place.
Inserting a SmartMedia Card
1 Make sure that the power switch is set to
OFF.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Open the card slot cover in the direction
of arrow.
Card slot cover
Contact area
W mark
4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot
as shown below, and push it in as far as
it will go.
5 Close the card slot cover.
Chipped corner
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Tape Playback
1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1), and open the LCD monitor
to a 90° angle to the camcorder body
(2).
2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing on the on-screen
picture.
To stop playback
Press d.
90
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) on the Operation
button to rewind (or fast forward) the
tape to the desired point.
6 Press y to begin playback.
AUDIO
12
+
AUDIO
12
+
Quick Operation Guide
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape
1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted.
5 Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
3 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
4 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Lock button
REC
Power Zoom
control
Zooming
Push the Power Zoom control to T (1)
(telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
Lock button
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Card Recording
1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card is
inserted.
Lock button
Card Playback
1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1), and open the LCD monitor
to a 90° angle to the camcorder body
(2).
2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
3 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
4 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
5 Press the STILL button to begin
recording.
AUTO
CARD
9001
90
3 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
4 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
5 Press the e or r on the Operation
button to move the selection frame to
the desired image.
3
6
2
5
1
4
100 0003-
NORMAL
21
6 Press y.
NORMAL
1 03 103
NORMAL
100 0003-
CARDCARD
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
Lock button
Selection Frame
2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing on the on-screen
picture.
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Supplied Accessories
Battery pack
BT-L221
AC adapter/
battery charger
Power cord
DC cable
Remote control
AA battery for
remote control K 2
CR2025 type
lithium battery
Audio/video cable
(RCA type)
Lens cap Shoulder strap
PixLab Video
Capture Software
(Lite Version)
PC connecting
cable
Zoom microphone Windscreen
3.3 V type 8 MB
SmartMedia™ card*
SmartMedia card
protective case
* Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals.
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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
PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit
VR-PKU10E
Mini DV cassette
VR-DVM60N
Soft case
VR-33SC
Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.
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• When the camcorder is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off
the power, 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 or 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
L40°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
well-ventilated 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.).
Precautions
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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 acclimate to
the surroundings for about one hour.
• “Dew” warning feature
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the
screen, and the power will automatically turn
off in approximately 10 seconds.
Plastic bag
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.
1 If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave
the cassette compartment open, and wait for
a few hours to allow the camcorder to
acclimate 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.
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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
v 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.
2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.
• The video head cleaning screen appears.
3 Press e on the Operation button 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.
4 Remove the cleaning tape.
To cancel cleaning, press e.
CLEANI NG
CLEANI NGNOW
START
STOP
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Part Names ............................................................... 1
Quick Reference List ................................................. 4
On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5
Warning Indicators .................................................... 7
Contents
Operation References
Preparation
Basic Operations
Useful Features
Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack.............. 10
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ........... 11
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ..................... 13
Setting the Area, Date and Time ............................. 14
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 15
Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................ 16
Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 16
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................. 16
Using the Viewfinder ............................................... 17
Using the LCD Monitor ............................................ 18
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording on Tape
in Full Auto Mode .................................................. 19
Zooming .................................................................. 20
Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 20
Remaining Recording Time Display ........................ 21
Remaining Battery Power Display ........................... 21
Playback
Tape Playback ......................................................... 22
Volume Control........................................................ 22
Watching the Playback on a TV .............................. 23
Video Search .......................................................... 24
Still .......................................................................... 24
Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 25
Using the Controls .................................................. 26
Selecting the User Mode ......................................... 27
Using the Menu Screens ......................................... 28
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........ 29
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............ 30
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ............................. 30
Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 31
Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 32
Gain-up ................................................................... 33
Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) ......................... 34
Appendix
Preparation
Useful Features
Operation References
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
SmartMedia Card
Features
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Useful Features
Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 35
Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 36
Quick Return ........................................................... 37
Edit Search ............................................................. 37
Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 38
Still Recording Effects ............................................. 39
Auto Focus .............................................................. 41
Macro Shots ............................................................ 41
Using the Remote Control ....................................... 41
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ....................... 43
Playback
Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 44
Using the Time Code .............................................. 45
Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Manual Exposure .................................................... 46
Manual Focus.......................................................... 47
Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 49
White Balance Lock ................................................ 51
Digital Picture Effects .............................................. 52
Scene Menu (Program AE) ..................................... 53
Using the Zoom Microphone ................................... 54
World Clock ............................................................. 55
Windbreak ............................................................... 57
Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................ 57
Selecting Summer Time .......................................... 58
Playback
Playback Zoom ....................................................... 59
Gamma Playback .................................................... 60
Multiple Strobe Playback......................................... 60
Playback Effects ...................................................... 61
Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 62
Picture/Backlight Adjustments................................. 63
Editing ..................................................................... 64
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................ 65
Configuring Software for PC Connection ................ 67
Transferring Motion Images to a PC ........................ 69
Audio Dubbing Feature ........................................... 69
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................ 71
Contents
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SmartMedia Card
Features
Appendix
Camera Recording
Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .......... 72
Card Recording ....................................................... 73
Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 74
Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 75
Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 76
Playback
Card Playback ......................................................... 77
Slide Show Playback ............................................... 78
Delete-protection ..................................................... 79
Deleting One Stored Image .................................... 80
Deleting All Stored Images ..................................... 81
Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card
to a Computer ....................................................... 82
Print Order .............................................................. 83
Useful Information ................................................... 85
Demonstration Mode ............................................... 91
Before Requesting Service ..................................... 92
Specifications .......................................................... 94
Appendix
Preparation
Useful Features
Operation References
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
SmartMedia Card
Features
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Operation References
Operation References
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Part Names
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.
Left view
W/B (White Balance) button [p. 51]/
IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 34]
SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 34]
Lens hood
Zoom lens
Infrared light
transmitter [p. 34]/
Remote sensor [p. 41]
Stereo microphone
[p. 69]
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
[pp. 32, 33, 60]
AUTO ON/OFF button
[p. 27]
Operation button [p. 26]
MENU/DISPLAY button
[p. 26]
Operation References
Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD
selection switch) [p. 25]
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Operation References
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Left view
Zoom microphone
mounting hole [p. 54]
LCD monitor [p. 18]
LCD monitor
OPEN release
button [p. 18]
Lithium battery
compartment door
[p. 13]
Viewfinder [p. 17]
Dioptre adjustment
[p. 17]
Power source
PUSH release
button [pp. 10, 11]
Power source
mounting surface
[pp. 10, 11]
Shoulder strap loop [p. 16]
Bottom view
Tripod socket
Card slot cover
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Operation References
Operation References
3
Right view
S-VIDEO socket
[pp. 23, 64]
VIDEO jack
[pp. 23, 64]
AUDIO L jack
[pp. 23, 64]
AUDIO R jack
[pp. 23, 64]
STILL button
[pp. 38, 39, 60, 73]
Power Zoom Wide angle/
Telephoto control [p. 20]/
VOLume control [p. 22]
Jack cover
[pp. 23, 64]
RECord START/STOP button
[p. 19]
Power switch (CAMERA/VCR
select switch) [pp. 25, 26]
Cassette compartment door [p. 12]
Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]
PC connection jack
[p. 67]
DV terminal [p. 65]
EarPHONES jack
[p. 22]
Jack cover [pp. 22, 65, 67]
Speaker [p. 22]
Hand strap [p. 16]
Shoulder strap
loop [p. 16]
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Operation References
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Quick Reference List
Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.
• To record the subject with higher-quality audio.
— See page 30 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)
• To record powerful close-up images.
— See page 31 (Setting the Digital Zoom)
• To record a backlit subject.
— See page 32 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 46 (Manual
Exposure)
• To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal.
— See page 34 (Night Recording)
• To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.
— See page 37 (Quick Return)
• To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.
— See page 43 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)
• To focus on an off-centred subject.
— See page 47 (Manual Focus)
• To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the
camcorder.
— See page 57 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)
• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.
— See page 59 (Playback Zoom)
• To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright
portion.
— See page 60 (Gamma Playback)
• To record still images on a SmartMedia card so that the images may be easily read
into a computer.
— See page 73 (Card Recording)
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Operation References
Operation References
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On-screen Display Index
For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.
AUTO
AUTO
LIGHT
SP
12 bit
30
min
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANUAL SET
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
SNAP EF F.
TAPE SPEED
619:
CAMERA SET
AUD I O MODE
W
IND
ZOOM MI C
AUD I O SET
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
D EMO MOD E
OTHERS
BACKL IGHT
LCD BRIGHT
BRI GHT
LCD COLO
UR
VF
LCD VF SET
DISPLAY
SUMR TIME
AREA
SETT ING
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F R AME
PLAYBACK SET
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
OTHERS
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLO
UR
BACKL IGHT
BRI GHT
VF
VF SE T
LCD
DISPLAY
CLOCK SE T
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. S PEED
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANUAL SE T
AUDIO
12
+
SP
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F RAME
PLAYBACK SE T
FADE
PHOT O
SNAP
SOUND
DISPLAY
EFF.
SNAP
WI ND
QK. RETURN
MENU
TAPE-CAMERA mode
TAPE-VCR mode
p. 30
p. 19
pp. 19, 27
p. 21
pp. 33, 34
p. 30
p. 21
p. 29
p. 35
p. 37
p. 38
p. 39
p. 57
p. 57
p. 15
p. 47
p. 49
p. 46
p. 52
p. 53
p. 35
p. 37
p. 30
p. 38
p. 39
p. 31
p. 29
p. 36
p. 30
p. 54
p. 57
p. 63
p. 15
pp. 14, 55
p. 58
p. 14
p. 15
p. 21
p. 71
p. 29
p. 70
p. 71
p. 62
p. 61
p. 60
p. 41
p. 57
p. 45
p. 45
p. 63
Easy mode (p. 27)
p. 41
p. 57
p. 45
p. 45
p. 91
p. 15
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Operation References
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SUMR TIME
DISPLAY
SCENE
SELF T IMER
MENU
DIS
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
MANUAL SET
REC MODE
SNAP EFF.
DGTL ZOOM
CAMERA SET
REMOTE
SOUND
FORMAT
DEMO MOD E
OTHERS
BACKL I GHT
LCD BRIGHT
BRI GHT
LCD COLOUR
VF
LCD VF SET
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLOUR
BACKL I GHT
BRI GHT
VF
LCD VF SET
DISPLAY
CLOCK SE T
AUTO
CARD CARD
AUTO
CARD
SCENE
SEL F T IMER
MEN U
DIS
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. S PEED
PIC.EFFECT
MANUAL SE T
3
6
2
5
1
4
SL IDE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTE CT
PRI . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SE T
SELF
SOUND
TIMER
REC MODE
MENU
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T
PRI . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
REMOTE
SOUND
OTHERS
9001
9001
NORMAL
100 0006-
NORMAL
21
CARD
CARD-CAMERA mode
CARD-VCR mode
p. 27
p. 30
p. 73
p. 21
p. 73
p. 74
p. 75
p. 74
p. 57
p. 15
p. 47
p. 49
p. 46
p. 52
p. 53
p. 75
p. 30
p. 74
p. 39
p. 31
p. 41
p. 76
p. 57
p. 91
p. 63
p. 15
pp. 14, 55
p. 58
p. 15
p. 77
p. 78
p. 62
p. 79
p. 80
p. 81
p. 83
p. 41
p. 57
p. 63
Easy mode (p. 27)
p. 14
Note:
• See pages 25 to 28 for the procedure to display the desired screen.
p. 15
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Operation References
Operation References
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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
There is no video cassette in the camcorder.
Insert a cassette (see page 12).
INSERT
A CASSETTE.
BATTERY I S
TOO LOW.
PROTECT. TAB
CHANGE THE
CASSETTE.
EJECT THE
CASSETTE.
EJECT THE
CASSETTE.
CASSETTE NOT
RECORDABLE.
The video cassette is defective and should be
removed (see page 12).
The erasure protect tab on the video cassette
has been slid to the record-protect position,
preventing recording (see page 87).
The tape is about to end. Prepare a new
cassette (see page 12).
THE
ENDS SOON.
TAPE
DEW
LAMP LAMP
DEW
The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a
new cassette (see page 12).
The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a
fully charged battery pack (see page 10).
Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for
a few hours until the dew disappears (see
page viii).
About 10 seconds after this warning appears,
the camcorder automatically turns off.
The video heads are clogged and should be
cleaned (see page ix).
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.
When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is
between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be
indicated by F displayed in the centre of the
viewfinder and the LCD screen. To check the
type of warning, rotate the monitor back to
within 135°.
TAPE END
TAPE END
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Operation References
8
Note:
•N indicates a flashing display.
Displayed for
5 seconds
Description of warning
The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check
how the card is inserted (see page 72).
The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more
images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 80) or replace the
card with a new one (see page 72).
The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the
camcorder can recognize.
The images in the SmartMedia 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 76).
The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder.
Format the card (see page 76).
A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the
write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 88).
You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection
setting (see page 79).
The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the
card to use it with this camcorder (see page 76).
The SmartMedia card cannot record any data due to a problem with
the card or data on the card. Replace the SmartMedia card (see
page 72).
NO
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY
FULL
CARD
NO DAT A ON
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
ERROR
FORMAT
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
PROTECTED
PROTECTED
DATA
MEMORY CARD
RE AD ERROR
CANNOT
STORE DATA
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Preparation
Preparation
9
Preparation
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC
adapter/battery charger before use.
POWER indicator
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.
To power
outlet
AC power
socket
2 Align the s mark on the battery pack
with the a 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 turns 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.
CHARGE indicator
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 20) 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.
• See page 89 for more information on using the
battery pack.
Caution:
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BTLS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs. Other types of
battery packs may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Extending battery pack life
Even when the battery pack is not used, the
capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration of the
capacity, it is recommended to perform the
following procedure at least once every six months:
1 Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE
indicator of the charger turns off.
2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and
set the Power switch to CAMERA without
inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to
fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder
until the camcorder power automatically turns off.
3 Remove the battery pack and store it between
10°C and 20°C.
VL-WD650E
Model
Battery
pack
LCD
closed
LCD
open
Max.
continuous
playback
time on
LCD
BT-L221
BT-LS222
BT-L441
100 120 100 100
160 240 200 200
VL-WD450E
Charging
time
Max. continuous
recording time
BT-LS442A
BT-L221
BT-LS222
BT-L441
BT-LS442A
190 280 240 240
100 120 90 90
160 240 180 180
190 280 220 220
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Preparation
10
Attaching and Removing the
Battery Pack
Attaching the Battery Pack
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
Power switch
2 Lift up the viewfinder.
Power source
mounting surface
3 Align the - mark on the side of the
battery pack with the q mark on the
camcorder (1), and slide the battery
pack down completely until it locks into
place (2).
4 Lower the viewfinder.
Removing the Battery Pack
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above.
Power source PUSH
release button
2 Press the power source PUSH release
button (1), and 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
SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and
unwritable.
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if
you will not use the camcorder for a long period
of time.
• Use only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BTLS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs with this
camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
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Preparation
Preparation
11
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 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 Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Align the = mark on the side of the
DC cable connecting plate with the q
mark on the camcorder (1), and slide
the connecting plate down completely
until it locks into place (2).
4 Lower the viewfinder.
DC cable
connecting
plate
5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC
OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect
the supplied 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
power.
Note:
• When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to
power the camcorder, it cannot be used to
charge the battery pack.
DC OUT jack
POWER
indicator To power
outlet
Removing the DC cable from the
camcorder
Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power
source PUSH release button (1), and 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
SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadble and
unwritable.
• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter
if you will not use the camcorder for a long
period of time.
Power source PUSH
release button
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Preparation
12
SAVE
REC
SAVE
REC
Inserting and Removing a
Mini DV Cassette
Inserting a Cassette
1 Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
• A confirmation sound is made, and the
cassette holder extends and opens
automatically.
Cassette compartment
door release
Note:
• If the hand strap is pulled too tight, it can
obstruct the opening of the cassette
compartment door and the cassette holder
may be unable to extend. Should this occur,
loosen the hand strap and open the
cassette compartment door completely.
Erasure protect tab
3 Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
• A confirmation sound is made, and the
cassette holder retracts automatically.
2 Insert the cassette fully with the window
facing outwards, and with the erasure
protect tab facing upwards.
4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the centre until it clicks into
place.
Removing a Cassette
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Cautions:
• Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except
when pressing the W mark to close it.
• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down
when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It
may damage the tape.
• Remove the cassette if you will not use the
camcorder for a long period of time.
• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in
step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the
camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens,
repeat the insertion procedure.
• Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the
cassette compartment door.
Notes:
• If the battery power is too low, you may not be able
to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
• See page 87 for more information on the video
cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.
W mark
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Preparation
Preparation
13
Installing the Lithium Memory
Battery
Installing the Lithium Battery
The supplied lithium battery is used to store the
memory of the date and time settings.
1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1) and open the LCD monitor
(2).
2 Open the lithium battery compartment
door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or
other pointed object.
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
3 Insert the lithium battery into the
compartment with the H side facing out.
4 Replace the compartment door, and
close it firmly until it clicks into place.
5 Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into
place.
Removing the lithium battery
Perform steps 1 and 2 above.
Lift up the battery using a
pointed object, and take it out.
Note:
• Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery when the time indicator of the camcorder
starts to fall behind the correct time.
Notes on the Use of the Lithium
battery
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended
by the equipment manufacturer.
X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM
CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY
TREATMENT.
Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-
USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY
REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or
heat the lithium battery.
• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery
compartment clean, and then insert a new
battery.
• The lithium battery will last about one year under
normal usage.
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Preparation
14
MENU/DISPLAY button
Power switch
Operation button
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
LONDON1
CLOCK SE T
SUMR T IME
HNGKNG9
DISPLAY
SUMR T I ME
AREA
SET T I NG
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
SUMR T IME
000
:
1 2001.1.
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
000
:
1 2001.2.
SETT I NG
000
:
6 2001.2.
SETT I NG
Setting the Area, Date and
Time
Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.
2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Hong
Kong.
Notes:
• Before performing the procedure below, make
sure that the lithium battery has been installed
(see page 13).
• If you are in an area that observes summer time,
set the time to the standard time. You can then
correct it for summer time by performing the
procedure on page 58.
1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1) and open the LCD monitor
(2).
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
4 Press r on the Operation button.
5 Press d or y (1) until “9 HNGKNG”
appears, then press e (2).
Note:
• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on
pages 55 and 56 for the area number and
name of the representative city for your time
zone.
6 Press d or y (1) to select
“SETTING” , and then press r (2).
7 Press d or y to select “2” (day), and
then press r.
8 Press d or y to select “6” (month),
and then press r.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
Lock button
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Preparation
Preparation
15
0 00
:
SETT I NG
6 2002.2.
10 00
:
SETT I NG
6 2002.2.
10 30
:
SETT I NG
6 2002.2.
SUMR T IME
12H
24H
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
12H
21H24H
SUMR T IME
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
OFF
DAT E
DAT E+TIME
CLOCK SE T
DISPLAY
DATE+TIME
SP
50
min
2002.6.2
03:01
9 Press d or y to select “2002” (year),
and then press r.
10 Press d or y to select “10” (hour),
and then press r.
11 Press d or y to select “30” (minute),
and then press e.
• The internal clock now starts operating.
12 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode
1 After performing step 11 above, press
d or y (1) to select “12H/24H”, and
then press r (2).
2 Press d or y to select “12H”, and
then press e.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Displaying the Date and Time
of Recording
Follow the procedure below to display the date,
or both the date and time, of recording on the
screen. You can display the date and time
during both recording and playback.
• The example screens for this feature are for
TAPE-CAMERA mode.
1 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select P, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “DISPLAY” (1),
then press r (2).
4 Press d or y to select “DATE” or
“DATEHTIME”, and then press e.
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The date (or the date and time) is
displayed.
Notes:
• Before recording, make sure that the date and
time have been correctly set. If they have not
been set, the display will be left blank when
playing back the recording. (The display will also
be left blank for unrecorded or damaged
portions of the tape.)
• In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current
date and time are displayed when the tape or
SmartMedia card is not being played back.
Notes:
• The date and time, once set, are internally
recorded even when not displayed on the
screen.
• The menu screen automatically turns off if no
settings are made within 5 minutes.
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Preparation
16
Adjusting the Hand Strap
1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the
grip strap (2).
2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your right
hand through the loop, and put your
thumb on the REC START/STOP button.
Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits
snugly.
3 Seal the velcro fasteners of the grip
strap and the hand strap flap.
Caution:
• Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap.
When attaching or
removing the lens cap,
press both tabs on the
top and bottom of the
cap.
When recording, hang
the hook of the lens cap
on the hand strap so that
the cap will not get in the
way.
5
6
7
4
3
2
Tabs
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1 Remove the battery pack.
2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it
through the loop on the left side of the
power source mounting surface.
3 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed
the end of the strap through the buckle,
as shown.
4 Draw the strap in the direction of the
arrow to secure.
5–7 To attach the other end of the strap to
the loop on the left side of the hand
strap, open the hand strap flap,
perform the same procedure, and then
attach the battery pack.
Loop
Loop
Buckle
Hook
REC START/STOP button
Note:
• Always replace the lens
cap on the lens when the
camcorder is not in use.
Using the Lens Cap
Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand
strap as shown below.
Buckle
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Preparation
Preparation
17
Using the Viewfinder
You can record the subject using the electronic
LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback
through the viewfinder.
Viewfinder
Power switch
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
Note:
• You can raise the viewfinder to aim the
camcorder better depending on your
position.
Lock button
Closing the viewfinder
Lower the viewfinder.
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
viewfinder.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
Notes:
• The viewfinder automatically turns off when the
LCD monitor is opened. When the vertical
rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°,
however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is
displayed both in the viewfinder and on the
monitor (see page 43).
• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Adjusting the Dioptre
Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight
when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
3 While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the Dioptre adjustment until the
indicators in the viewfinder are clearly
visible.
Dioptre
adjustment
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• A picture is displayed in the
viewfinder.
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Preparation
18
Using the LCD Monitor
You can use the LCD monitor to play back
recordings that you have made. You can also
watch the subject on the LCD monitor while
recording.
Power switch
LCD monitor
1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1), and open the LCD monitor
to a 90° angle to the camcorder body
(2).
90
2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing on the on-screen
picture.
• The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.
90
180
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
3 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
Note:
• You can also fold the LCD monitor into the
camcorder with the screen facing out for
watching playback on the monitor.
Lock button
Notes:
• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD
monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of
the LCD monitor when you want to save battery
power.
• Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes
difficult to see in bright daylight.
Closing the LCD monitor
Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90°
position with the screen facing in, and fold it
into the camcorder until it clicks into place.
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
LCD monitor.
• Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically
until the monitor is completely opened.
• When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it;
otherwise the monitor may not close properly
and may become damaged.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD
monitor.
• Do not expose the LCD monitor to shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen
surface.
• Do not place the camcorder with the LCD
screen facing down.
Notes:
• Take care not to touch the LCD screen with your
fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge it.
• Close the LCD monitor completely with the
screen facing in when not in use.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Basic Operations
19
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape in Full Auto Mode
• Before you start recording, perform the
operations described on pages 9 through 18
to prepare your camcorder for recording.
Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Media Selection switch
Power switch
REC START/
STOP button
1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
2 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
3 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed in the viewfinder.
• The camcorder is now ready to record
(Recording Standby mode).
PAUSE
AUTO
Auto mode indicator
Lock button
Note: If “MANUAL” is displayed at this time,
press the AUTO ON/OFF button to set the
camcorder to Auto mode.
4 Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
REC
To pause recording
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters
Recording Standby mode.
PAUSE
To turn the power off
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.
Notes:
• Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby
mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording
again soon.
• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby
mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, the power will automatically turn off to save
battery power and to protect the tape from being
damaged. To resume recording, set the Power
switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (The
camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is
left in Recording Standby mode for about 4
minutes.)
Maximum continuous recording and actual
recording times in TAPE-CAMERA mode
• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.
Note:
• Using the zoom (see page 20) 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.
VL-WD650E
Model
Battery
pack
BT-L221
BT-LS222
BT-L441
VL-WD450E
BT-LS442A
BT-L221
BT-LS222
BT-L441
BT-LS442A
LCD
closed
LCD
open
Actual recording
time
120 100 60 50
240 200 120 100
Max. continuous
recording time
280 240 140 120
120 90 60 45
240 180 120 90
280 220 140 110
LCD
closed
LCD
open
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Basic Operations
20
Zooming
Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically
changing your position.
Zooming in (when you want to centre
attention on the subject)
Wide
angle
Telephoto
Zooming out (when you want to
show the surroundings)
To zoom in
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (1).
To zoom out
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide
angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).
WT3ZOOM
• The zoom range indicator shows you the current
zoom setting.
• The zoom speed depends on how far you push
the Power Zoom control.
Notes:
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming
in on subjects within 1.8 m. The camcorder will
automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on
the subject. (See page 41 for recording macro
shots.)
• See page 31 for use of the digital zoom.
Zoom range indicator
Tips on Recording Positions
To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with a stable posture
while steadying your camcorder to prevent the
image from shaking.
Holding the camcorder
Put your right hand through the hand strap, and
place your left hand under the camcorder for
support.
Basic posture
Shooting from a high angle
Shooting from a low angle
Using the viewfinder
Using the LCD monitor
Note:
• Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on
the audio track.
Power Zoom
control
Place the viewfinder
eyecup firmly
against your eye.
Place your elbows
against your sides.
Balance your
weight on both
legs.
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
downward.
Raise the viewfinder to
view the subject.
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
upward.
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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Basic Operations
21
Remaining Recording Time
Display
When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator
displays the approximate remaining tape time
in minutes.
Remaining recording
time indicator
During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the remaining recording time indicator appears.
SP
30
min
To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button again.
Notes:
• The remaining recording time indicator
appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC
START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The remaining recording time indicator only
shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies
slightly depending on the length of tape used.
(This function is based on the DVM60 tape
standard.)
When the remaining recording time reaches 1
minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.
Remaining Battery Power
Display
When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, you can turn on and
off the remaining battery power indicator by
pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning
indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.
BATTERY IS
TOO LOW.
Notes:
• Use the remaining battery power indicator only
as an approximate indication.
• The remaining battery power indicator may
change to either a higher or lower level if you set
the Power switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA or VCR.
• In cold environments, the red remaining battery
power indicator may appear sooner. The battery
pack, however, can be used until the warning
indicator appears.
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning
indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder
to suddenly lose power.
• This camcorder supports an intelligent battery
function. Use of the optional BT-LS222 or BTLS442A intelligent battery pack allows the
number of minutes of continuous operating time
that remains to be displayed on the screen
based on the remaining battery power.
Warning indicator Approx. remaining time
Less than 1 min.
(The tape has reached
the end.)
(Green)
(Green)
(Red)
Remaining battery
power indicator
Warning indicator
THE
ENDS SOON.
TAPE
TAPE END
CHANGE T HE
CASSETTE.
TAPE END
AUTO
12
min
0
AUTO
8
min
9
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Basic Operations
22
Tape Playback
The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy
playback monitor. Nothing needs to be
connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in
speaker.
Media Selection switch
Basic Operations
Playback
Operation button
Power switch
1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the
angle (see page 18).
2 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
3 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
4 Press e (or r) on the Operation
button to rewind (or fast forward) the
tape to the desired point.
AUDIO
12
+
AUDIO
12
+
5 Press y to begin playback.
To stop playback
Press d.
To turn the power off
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.
Notes:
• The tape is automatically rewound when
playback reaches the end of the tape.
• Stereo earphones (commercially available) with
a 3.5 mm diameter plug can be plugged directly
into the PHONES jack. When you use this jack,
the speaker automatically turns off.
Watching the Playback in the
Viewfinder
You can also watch the playback in the
viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the
screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound
through the speaker when watching the
playback in the viewfinder.
Volume Control
When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,
push the Volume control to the L or + side to
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.
The volume level indicator will appear on the
LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the
Volume control is released, the volume level
indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.
VOLUME
Lock button
Decrease Increase
Volume control
PHONES jack
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Basic Operations
23
Watching the Playback on a
TV
You can connect the camcorder to a TV to
allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.
Jack cover
2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or
VCR) with the supplied audio/video
cable, as shown.
POWER
TV/VCRSET UP
CHANNEL
REC
PLAY
STOP/
EJECT
PAUSE
/STILL
3 Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or
“VIDEO” channel. (See the operation
manual of your TV.)
• When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn
on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or
“LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as
you normally do to see the signal from
the VCR. (See the operation manuals of
your TV and VCR.)
4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder
to VCR, and begin playback (see page
22).
Caution:
• Make sure that the camcorder, TV, VCR and
other equipment to be connected have been
turned off before you make connections. Making
connections with any of the components left
turned on may cause picture noise or malfunction.
Notes:
• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack,
use the white plug for the audio connection on
the TV or VCR.
• If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket,
you can connect it to the S-VIDEO socket on the
camcorder with a commercially available S-video
cable.
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV for
playback, the picture on the TV screen may
flicker if the volume on the camcorder is set to
maximum. Should this occur, turn the volume
down (see page 22).
• Close the jack cover after use.
S-video cable (commercially available)
To S-video input
socket
Yellow: To video input jack
White: To audio input (L) jack
Red: To audio input (R) jack
Audio/video cable (supplied)
To S-VIDEO socket
Yellow: To VIDEO jack
White: To AUDIO L jack
Red: To AUDIO R jack
1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder.
About the S-video socket
S-video sockets are used to separately pass
the chroma (colour) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals. They serve
to improve the picture quality in both recording
and playback.
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Video Search
The video search function makes it easy to
search for a desired scene on the tape.
Operation button
1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,
press r (or e) on the Operation
button.
• The playback picture fast forwards (or
reverses).
AUDIO
12
+
2 When you find the desired scene, press
y to return to normal playback.
Notes:
• The sound is off during search.
• Some picture noise appears during search. This
is not a malfunction.
Still
The still function makes it possible to pause
playback in TAPE-VCR mode.
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press
y on the Operation button.
AUDIO
12
+
To return to normal playback, press y
again.
Notes:
• The sound is off in Still mode.
• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically
returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode
for more than 5 minutes.
Operation button
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25
Selecting the Camcorder Mode
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
SmartMedia cards. One of the following
camcorder modes needs to be set before starting
any operations.
Useful Features
TAPE-VCR mode
CARD-CAMERA mode
Camcorder modes
CARD-VCR mode
Power switch
Media Selection switch
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
Lock button
Lock button
Lock button
Lock button
TAPE-CAMERA mode
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
For recording motion and still images on
tapes.
For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on tapes.
For recording still images on SmartMedia
cards.
For playing back still images recorded on
SmartMedia cards.
Caution:
• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or
playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
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Using the Controls
The following controls on the camcorder can
be used to select and operate the various
functions, settings and on-screen displays.
MENU/DISPLAY button
Power switch
To turn the power on, hold down the
Lock button and set the Power
switch to CAMERA or VCR.
Power switch
Operation button
To turn the power off, set the Power
switch to OFF without pressing the
Lock button.
Lock button
MENU/DISPLAY button
The MENU/DISPLAY button is used to
turn the on-screen indicators and the
menu screens on or off. Each time you
press the MENU/DISPLAY button, the
on-screen display changes as shown
below.
Note:
• The warning indicators and some other
indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the
MENU/DISPLAY button.
Operation button
The Operation button is used to select and set
the various menu settings by pressing
y (1), e (2), d (3) or r (4).
AUTO
SP
30
min
AUTO
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E ED
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL SE T
12 bit
Example
Menu screen
Indicators off
Indicators on
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Selecting the User Mode
This camcorder features three user modes for
the camera recording functions. The selectable
items on the menu screen are different
depending on the user mode.
Media Selection switch
User mode
Auto mode (AUTO): Lets you adjust all menu
settings except manual settings.
Manual mode (MANUAL): Lets you adjust all
settings including the following manual
settings.
—MAN. FOCUS, SHUT. SPEED, EXPOSURE
Easy mode (EASY): Lets you adjust only the
following basic menu settings.
—FADE, QK. RETURN, PHOTO SNAP, SNAP
EFF., WIND, SOUND, DISPLAY, SELF
TIMER, REC MODE
Power switch
AUTO ON/OFF button
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE or CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The user mode indicator is displayed.
AUTO
User mode indicator
3 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button.
• Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF
button, the user mode changes between
Auto mode and Manual mode.
• To select Easy mode, hold down the
AUTO ON/OFF button for more than two
seconds.
Notes:
• All manual settings in Manual mode will be
cancelled when you press the AUTO ON/OFF
button to return to Auto mode.
• To cancel Easy mode, hold down the AUTO
ON/OFF button for more than two seconds.
• There is no user mode for playback functions.
• The example screens in this operation manual
assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise
indicated.
Lock button
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28
Using the Menu Screens
The menu screens can be used to adjust the
various settings of camcorder.
Lock button
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE or CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Press d or y (1) on the Operation
button to select the desired menu
screen, then press r (2).
Example
5 Press d or y (1) to select the
desired menu item, then press r (2).
OFF
50
100
780
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
6 Press d or y (1) to select the
desired menu setting, then press e
(2).
• To adjust another menu item, press e,
then perform steps 4 to 6.
001
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL Z OOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SE T
EFF.SNAP
To turn off the menu screen
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.
Notes:
• Certain menu items are common among
Camcorder modes. If the REMOTE menu item,
for example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in
other modes.
• The menu screen automatically turns off if no
settings are made within five minutes.
Example
Example
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RE TURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
PHOTO SNAP SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
EFF.SNAP
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SET
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29
Recording in LP (Long Play
Recording) Mode
This camcorder allows you to record in LP
(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately
50% more recording time with the same picture
quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)
mode.
Recording mode indicator
Useful Features
Camera Recording
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RE TURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
3 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “TAPE SPEED”
(1), then press r (2).
SP
LP
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
4 Press d or y to select “LP”, then
press e.
LP
TAPE SPEED
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The recording mode indicator changes
from “SP” to “LP”.
LP
45
min
To return to SP mode
Select “SP” in step 4 above.
Notes on the use of LP mode
• To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV
cassette labelled for use with LP mode.
• Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise,
audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in
the following cases:
—When using a tape which is not designated for
use with LP mode.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high-
temperature conditions is played back.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the
camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player
or camcorder from another manufacturer.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode is played
back on a Mini DV player or camcorder
without an LP function.
• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode
recording.
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Selecting the 16-bit Audio
Recording Mode
This camcorder allows you to select between
the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes.
The camcorder normally records audio in the
12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality
audio recording, select the 16-bit audio
recording mode.
Audio recording
mode indicator
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select U, then press r on the Opera-
tion button. Select “AUDIO MODE” (1),
then press r (2).
1 2 bit
1 6 bit
AUD I O MODE
W
IND
ZOOM MI C
AUD I O SE T
4 Press d or y to select “16bit”, then
press e.
1 6bit
AUD I O MODE
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The audio recording mode indicator
changes from “12bit” to “16bit”.
AUTO
16 bit
To return to 12-bit audio recording
mode
Select “12bit” in step 4 above.
Digital Image Stabilization
(DIS)
The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is
factory preset to on to stabilize the image by
electronically compensating for relatively minor
image shaking that is often annoying in closeup shots.
AUTO
Note:
• The DIS function cannot compensate for
excessive image shaking.
Turning Off the DIS Function
When image shaking does not occur (e.g.
when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off
the DIS function. The picture will appear more
natural when the DIS function is off.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “DIS” (1), then
press r (2).
ON
OFF
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E ED
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
Note:
• When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio
recordings, both the dubbed and original
sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 69).
4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then
press e.
OFF
DIS
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The z indicator is turned off.
To return to DIS mode
Select “ON” in step 4 above.
DIS indicator
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Setting the Digital Zoom
You can select from among four different zoom
ranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digital
zoom), 26–100K (digital zoom) or 26–780K
(digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to
record powerful close-up pictures with the
same operation as normal zooming.
Notes:
• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical
zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range
of 1–780K.
• As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture
quality decreases when higher digital zoom
settings are used.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EF FECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RE TURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
3 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “DGTL ZOOM”
(1), then press r (2).
OFF
50
100
780
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
4 Press d or y to select “50”, “100” or
“780”, then press e.
001
DGT L ZOOM
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The “D” digital zoom indicator is
displayed during digital zooming.
To use optical zoom only
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
WT 50DZOOM
-
Digital zoom indicator
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Gamma Brightness
Compensation
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
brightness of the subject while leaving the
brighter portion of the image unaffected.
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma
Brightness Compensation is now working.
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.
• The x indicator appears.
Note:
• When the x indicator is displayed, the
background will become slightly brighter.
AUTO
AUTO
GAMMA
AUTO
AUTO
GAMMA
To cancel Gamma Brightness
Compensation
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
“GAMMA” disappears.
AUTOAUTO
GAMMAGAMMA
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Gain-up
When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on
the screen. Use the gain-up function to record
a brighter picture.
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
Note:
• At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT”
will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be
used in this case.
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain-up
function is now working.
AUTO
AUTO
GAMMA
AUTO
AUTO
GAMMA
L I GH TLIGHT
L I GH TLIGHT
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.
• The ` indicator appears.
To cancel the gain-up function
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
“GAMMA” disappears.
Notes:
• Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode.
The picture noise increases when the `
indicator is displayed.
• When the ` indicator is displayed, a
residual image may appear behind a subject
that exhibits a lot of movement.
• Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the
manual exposure function (see page 46).
AUTOAUTO
GAMMA
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Night Recording (Super Cat’s
Eye)
The night recording function allows you to
record the subject in absolute darkness. This is
useful when you want to record subjects at
night, e.g. a nocturnal animal, without artificial
light.
SUPER CAT’S EYE switch
Note:
• Use Night Recording when “LIGHT” is displayed.
Do not use in a bright location such as outdoors
in broad daylight.
IR LIGHT button
Infrared light transmitter
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
set the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to ON.
•“SUPER CAT’S EYE” appears, and the picture
becomes brighter.
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the IR LIGHT button.
•“SUPER CAT’S EYE” changes to “IR LIGHT”, and
the camcorder emits infrared light from the
transmitter.
• The picture becomes monochrome.
To cancel Night Recording
Set the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to OFF.
Notes:
• The picture will turn white if you use Night
Recording in a bright location.
• The camcorder may not be able to focus
correctly when using Night Recording. In such
cases, use the manual focus function to obtain
proper focus (see page 47).
• Infrared light emitted from the camcorder
illumines an area up to about 3 m away.
• The following functions do not work when using
Night Recording.
— Manual shutter speed
— Manual exposure
— White balance lock
— Scene menu
• You can obtain a much brighter picture of the
subject by pressing the GAMMA/BRIGHTER
button to select Gain-up mode and then setting
the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to ON.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
L I GH TLIGHT
L I GH TLIGHT
SUPER CAT’S EYESUPER CAT’S EYE
AUTOAUTO
I R L I GHTIR L IGHT
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Fade In and Fade Out
The fade function allows you to gradually bring
the image and sound in or out at the beginning
or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective for indicating a
dramatic change in scenery.
Fade in
Setting Fade Mode
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “FADE” (1),
then press r (2).
OFF
ON
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EF FECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RE TURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
ON
FADE
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• “FADE” is displayed.
AUTO
SP
33
minmin
0
AUTO
F ADEFADE
SP
min
0
1 2 bit1 2 bit
Using Fade Mode
1 Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
• The picture turns white, and the image
and sound fade in.
AUTO
SP
33
min
0
AUTO
F ADEFADE I NIN
SP
min
0
1 2 bit12 bit
2 Press the REC START/STOP button at
the point where you wish to stop
recording.
• The image and sound fade out as the
picture gradually turns white. The
camcorder then returns to Recording
Standby mode.
Fade out
FADE indicator
AUTO
SP
2
min
727
AUTO
F ADEFADE OUTOU T
SP
min
1 2 bit12 bit
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Normal screen
To cancel Fade mode
Select “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”.
To use Fade Out only
1 During camera recording in TAPE-
CAMERA mode, perform steps 2 to 5 in
“Setting Fade Mode” to display “FADE”.
2 Press the REC START/STOP button at
the point where you wish to stop
recording.
Note:
• Fade mode is automatically cancelled after Fade
Out.
Wide Screen (16:9)
The wide screen function lets you record
scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie
shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the
picture are masked with black bands to
produce an effective screen aspect ratio of
16:9.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “16:9” (1), then
press r (2).
4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
OFF
ON
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
ON
16 9:
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The picture is displayed with the top and
bottom portions masked.
To return to normal screen
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Notes:
• You can only use the wide screen function when
the camcorder is in TAPE-CAMERA mode.
• Each frame picture will not be displayed in Wide
Screen mode when a still recording effect is set
during Wide Screen mode.
Wide screen
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37
Quick Return
When you have been playing back what you
have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly
return to recording from the end of the last
recorded scene, use the quick return function.
Operation button
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 In Recording Standby mode, press the
MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu
screen appears.
3 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “QK. RETURN”
(1), then press r (2).
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EF FECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RE TURN
DIS
START
STOP
MANU AL S E T
4 Press d or y to select “START”,
then press e.
•“SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins
fast forwarding or rewinding to the end
of the last recorded scene.
QK. RETURN
SEARCH
When the tape reaches the end of the last
recorded scene, “FINISHED” is displayed,
and the camcorder enters Recording
Standby mode.
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Notes:
• To cancel the quick return function, press r to
select “STOP”, then press e.
• If the cassette has been removed since the last
recording or if no recording has been made
since the cassette was loaded, the quick return
function cannot be used.
Edit Search
The edit search function lets you search,
without switching from TAPE-CAMERA mode to
TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape
where you wish to start recording next.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 In Recording Standby
mode, press and hold
down r (forward edit
search) or e (reverse
edit search) on the
Operation button.
3 When you find the point where you want
to begin recording, release the button.
Notes:
• The sound is off during search.
• Forward edit search is performed at the same
speed as normal playback, and reverse edit
search at six times the normal playback speed.
• Some picture noise appears during reverse edit
search.
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Still Recording on Tape
You can record still images of subjects with
normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two
still recording modes.
Type of Still Recording modes
SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds.
STILL: A continuous still image is recorded.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SNAP EFF.”
(1), then press r (2).
4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then
press e.
OF F
PHOTO SNAP
PHOTO
FRAMES
P
-IN-
P
SHOT
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9 9
FRAMES
16
:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
OFFEFF.SNAP
PHOTO SNAP SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9:
ST I LL
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
PHOTO SNAP ST I LL
Selecting Still Recording Mode
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
5 Press y (1) to select “PHOTO
SNAP”, then press r (2).
6 Press d or y to select the desired
still recording mode, then press e.
7 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Using Still Recording
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 In Recording Standby
mode, press the STILL
button.
• A still image of the subject
is displayed.
3 Press the REC START/STOP
button.
• The still image of the subject
will be recorded.
In SNAP mode, the camcorder returns to
Recording Standby mode after recording
a still image for 6 seconds.
To pause recording
Press the REC START/STOP button.
To cancel the still image
In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while
the camcorder is in Recording Standby
mode.
In STILL mode, press the STILL button.
Notes:
• Still Recording can also be used during
recording by pressing the STILL button.
• The picture quality in Still Recording mode will
be slightly lower than normal pictures.
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Still Recording Effects
You can select one of these still recording
effects to record the still images with an effect.
Type of Still Recording Effects
PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded
following the sound and visual effects of a
camera shutter closing.
P-IN-P: A still image is recorded within an inset
image displayed on a motion picture.
9 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at
intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9-frame
picture.
16 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at
intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 16-frame
picture.
Selecting a still recording effect
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button.
4 Press d or y (1) to select “SNAP
EFF.”, then press r (2).
5 Press d or y to select the desired
still recording effect, then press e.
6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or
16 FRAMES mode
1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a still
recording effect” to select “PHOTO
SHOT”, “9 FRAMES” or “16 FRAMES”.
2 In Recording Standby
mode, press the STILL
button.
• In TAPE-CAMERA mode,
a still image of the subject
is displayed with the
selected effect. Perform step 3.
• In CARD-CAMERA mode, the still image
of the subject will be recorded with the
selected effect. Omit step 3.
3 Press the REC START/
STOP button.
• The still image of the subject
will be recorded on tape.
OF F
PHOTO SNAP
PHOTO
FRAMES
P
-IN-
P
SHOT
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
16 9 9
FRAMES
16
:
CAMERA SET
EFF.SNAP
PHOTO SHOT
EFF.SNAP
To cancel the still image in TAPECAMERA mode
In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while
the camcorder is in Recording Standby
mode.
In STILL mode, press the STILL button.
Notes:
• Still recording effects can also be used during
recording on tape by pressing the STILL button.
• If you use PHOTO SHOT during recording on
tape, the visual effects of a camera shutter
closing are recorded.
• You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound
effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the
SOUND menu item to “OFF” (see page 57).
• The picture quality in Still Recording Effects
mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures.
Note:
• In TAPE-CAMERA mode, select the
desired still recording mode (see page
38).
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Using P-IN-P mode
1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a still
recording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (see
page 39).
2 In Recording Standby mode, press the
STILL button.
• An inset image of the subject is
displayed.
AUTOAUTO
• To change the position of the inset
image, press e or r on the Operation button. The inset image moves as
shown below.
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame
the inset subject.
4 Press y to freeze the inset
image.
Note:
• Pressing y, e or r while
the inset image is frozen cancels
the still image.
5 Press the REC START/
STOP button.
• The still image of the
subject will be recorded.
• In CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the STILL button,
instead of the REC START/
STOP button.
To pause recording on tape
Press the REC START/STOP button.
To turn off the inset image
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.
To cancel still recording effects
Select “OFF” in step 5 of “Selecting a still
recording effect”.
AUTOAUTO
Note:
• P-IN-P mode cannot be used together with the
following functions.
—Mosaic picture effect
—DIS
—16:9
—Brighter mode (`) of the gain-up function
—Digital zoom
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Auto Focus
The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,
which is designed to focus on most types of
subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder
automatically focuses on whatever is in the
centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in
the centre of the scene.
Tripod
Notes:
• If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the
focus area will expand and the subject nearest
the centre will be focused on.
• If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will
automatically zoom out until a subject comes
into the frame.
• Auto Focus may not work in the situations
described on page 47. In these situations, use
the manual focus function.
Macro Shots
This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images
of small objects such as flowers and insects, or
make title frames for your videos. When you
want to record a magnified image of a subject
which is within approximately 1.8 m of the
camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom
out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom
control to the W side, and then move the
camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain
the desired angle of view. The camcorder will
automatically focus on the subject when the
lens is set for the widest angle.
Notes:
• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure
that the subject receives sufficient illumination.
• It is recommended that you use a tripod for
recording macro shots, to prevent image
shaking.
Power Zoom control
Using the Remote Control
Use the supplied remote control to operate the
camcorder from a distance, such as when you
want to record yourself in a scene, or when the
camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a
VCR.
Installing the Batteries in the
Remote Control
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/
SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles
positioned as indicated.
3 Replace the cover.
Caution:
• Do not use old and new batteries together or
batteries of different brands together.
Turning on the Remote Control
Mode
1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
2 Select I, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “REMOTE”
(1), then press r (2).
12
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
D EMO MOD E
ON
OFF
OTHERS
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3 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
REMOTE
ON
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Operating the Remote Control
1 Open the LCD monitor completely (1),
then rotate it 180° vertically (2).
90
180
2 Set the Media Selection switch on the
camcorder to TAPE or CARD.
3 Set the Power switch on the camcorder
to CAMERA or VCR.
4 Aim the remote control at the remote
sensor of the camcorder, and press the
control buttons for operation.
Notes:
• Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright
light from interior illumination to fall onto the
remote sensor, as this may prevent the remote
control from operating properly.
• Be sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote control and the remote sensor.
• When the batteries are depleted and the remote
control does not operate, replace them with new
AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries.
Remote sensor
5 m
Approximate operating
range of remote control
TAPE REC START/STOP button [p. 19]
CARD REC button [p. 73]
ZOOM W/T buttons
[pp. 20, 59]
REW button [pp. 22, 77]
PLAY button
[pp. 22, 77]
FF button
[pp. 22, 77]
PAUSE/STILL button [pp. 24, 44]
STOP button
[pp. 22, 77]
SLOW button
[p. 44]
Advance/reverse buttons [p. 44]
Shift buttons [p. 59]
VOL. +/L buttons
[p. 22]
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Letting the Subject Monitor
the Shot
Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°
vertically so that the screen faces the other way
and the subject can monitor the shot while you
are recording with the viewfinder.
If the camcorder is steadied, you can record
yourself in the scene by watching yourself on
the LCD monitor. The supplied remote control is
useful for such occasions.
1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to
the camcorder body (1), and then
rotate it 180° vertically (2).
90
180
2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
• The subject is displayed in the
viewfinder, and a mirror image of the
subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE
or CARD, and begin recording.
Caution:
• Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor
during recording.
Notes:
• The screen image is automatically inverted when
the vertical rotation of the monitor is between
135° and 180°. When the monitor is rotated back
to within 135°, the image returns to normal.
• If the F indicator flashes when the monitor is in
the inverted position, this indicates a warning. To
check the type of warning, rotate the monitor
back to within 135°. (See pages 7 and 8 for
descriptions of the warning indicators.)
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Playback Functions with the
Remote Control
These playback functions can be operated
using the supplied remote control. (See pages
41 and 42 for use of the remote control.)
SLOW button
Useful Features
Playback
PLAY button
PAUSE/STILL button
Advance/reverse
buttons
Reverse Playback
The reverse playback function allows you to
play back video in reverse.
During playback in TAPE-VCR
mode, press the j button.
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY
button (t).
Slow
The slow function allows you to play back
images in slow motion.
During playback in TAPE-VCR
mode, press the SLOW button (f).
Frame Advance
The frame advance function allows you to play
back still images frame by frame.
1 During playback in TAPE-VCR
mode, press the PAUSE/STILL
button (g) to pause playback.
2 Press the h (or j) button.
• Each time you press the
button, the picture advances
one frame forward (or
backward).
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY
button (t).
Notes:
• The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame
advance playback.
• If you use the slow or frame advance function
with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture
may advance several frames at a time.
• Clearer still images can be achieved by
recording with a fast shutter speed (see page
49).
To view slow playback in reverse, press the j
button.
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY
button (t).
Note:
• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically
returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow
mode for more than 10 minutes.
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Using the Time Code
The time code shows the hour, minute and
second of recording, and the frame number
(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you
are recording on the tape. You can display the
time code on the screen as an accurate
counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA
modes.
Frame number*
Display format
0 00 10 20TC
• The example screens for this feature are for
TAPE-VCR mode.
1 During playback or camera recording in
TAPE modes, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select I, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “TIME CODE”
(1), then press r (2).
3 Press d or y to select “DISP. ON”,
then press e.
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The time code appears.
DISP.OFF
DISP.ON
OTHERS
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
SP
TC0 05:35:
To turn off the time code
Select “DISP. OFF” in step 3 above.
Note:
• When the tape reaches an unrecorded section,
the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once
recorded, the time code cannot be changed.
Displaying the time code on a TV
during playback
1 In TAPE-VCR mode, select I, then
press r on the Operation button.
Select “TC OUT” (1), then press r
(2).
OFF
ON
OTHERS
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
2 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
ON
TC OUT
Second
Minute
Hour
* Displayed during still
or frame advance
playback.
Time code
DISP. ON
TIME CODE
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Manual Exposure
The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure
mode, which automatically chooses the optimal
aperture. When there is too much contrast in
brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to
record a clear image. In this case, use the
manual exposure function to correct the
exposure level.
Background is too bright and subject too
dark (backlit subject).
• Increase the exposure level to allow more light
through the lens.
Subject is too bright against background.
• Decrease the exposure level to allow less light
through the lens.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to
select Manual mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “EXPOSURE”
(1), then press r (2).
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
AUTO
M
ANUAL
5 Press e to display the exposure setting
screen.
6 Press d or y to select the desired
exposure level.
• The number shown is the selected
exposure level. The adjustment range is
from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).
7 Press e.
• The selected exposure level is displayed
on the menu screen.
8 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
To cancel Manual Exposure mode
After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,
then press e.
Notes:
• Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if a
scene setting is selected thereafter.
• Manual Exposure cannot be used with Night
Recording.
• When you want to cancel all manual settings and
return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF
button.
MANUAL
EXPOSURE
+
-
12 bit
SP
SE T [ BUT TON]
+5
0
-
5
MANUAL
EXPOSURE
+
-
12 bit
SP
SE T [ BUTTON]
+5
+
3
-
5
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
+
3
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Subject is too dark.
Manual Focus
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.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to
select Manual mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “MAN. FOCUS”
(1), then press r (2).
5 Press e to display the focus setting
screen.
M
AN. FOCUS AUTO
M
ANUAL
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
6 Adjust the Power Zoom
control to frame the
subject as you desire.
Lack of contrast, e.g. snow
scene.
Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright.
Subject has horizontal stripes.
Subject is being shot through a
dirty or wet window.
Light reflects off the subject.
Two subjects at different distances
overlap in the same scene.
Subject has fine, repeated
patterns.
Subjects at different distances
appear in the centre of the scene
at the same time.
MANUAL
FOCUS
FAR
NEAR
12 bit
SP
SE T [ BUTTON]
Fast-speed shutter being used
under fluorescent lighting.
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7 Press d or y (1) to focus on the
subject, then press e (2).
8 Press e.
9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
•“MF” is displayed.
Manual focus indicator
To cancel Manual Focus mode
After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,
then press e.
Notes:
• The camcorder may not be able to focus
correctly if the subject is within approximately
1.8 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and
then try refocusing.
• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may
not be able to correctly focus.
• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually
adjust the focus by pressing d or y, even if
the focus setting screen is not displayed.
• When you want to cancel all manual settings and
return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF
button.
MANU A L MF
FOCUS
FAR
NEAR
12 bit
SP
SE T [ BUT TON]
MANU A L MF
FOCUS
AUTO
12 bit
SP
SE T [ BUT TON]
SET
M
AN. FOCUSMANUAL
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
AUTO
SP
33
min
0SPmin
0
MANUAL MF
12 bit
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1/10,000 sec.
1/4,000 sec.
1/2,000 sec.
1/1,000 sec.
1/500 sec.
1/250 sec.
1/120 sec.
1/50 sec.
Variable
Setting the Shutter Speed
The shutter speed is preset to auto mode,
which automatically chooses the optimal
shutter speed for the ambient light. However,
depending on the subject or situation, you may
want to set the shutter speed manually to
create a high-quality picture.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to
select Manual mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SHUT.
SPEED” (1), then press r (2).
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
AUTO
M
ANUAL
5 Press e to display the shutter speed
setting screen.
6 Press d or y (1) to select the
desired shutter speed, then press e
(2).
• The selected shutter speed is displayed
on the menu screen.
7 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode
After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,
then press e.
MANUAL
SHUT.
+
-
SPEED
12 bit
00001
AUTO
AUTO
SP
SE T [ BUT TON]
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
2000
MANUAL
SHUT.
+
-
SPEED
12 bit
00001
0020
SP
SE T [ BUT TON]
AUTO
Shutter speed
indicator
Shutter speed
10000
4000
2000
1000
500
250
120
50
AUTO
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Recommended Shutter Speeds
The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Select the most appropriate
shutter speed for the ambient light.
Tips on Using the Manual Shutter
Speed
• Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still
recording function (see page 38) to record
higher quality still images of fast-moving
subjects.
• If the on-screen picture flickers when
recording under fluorescent lighting, you may
be able to compensate by setting the shutter
speed to 1/120 sec.
Notes:
• Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/50
sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in
bright locations when you use a fast shutter
speed.
• Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent
lighting will cause flickering in the picture and
possibly periodic colour shifts.
• The manual shutter speed setting will be
cancelled if a scene setting is selected
thereafter.
• The manual shutter speed setting cannot be
used with Night Recording.
• When you want to cancel all manual settings and
return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF
button.
Situation
• Recording sports action in
bright daylight.
• Recording in bright daylight
at a ski resort.
• Recording outdoor sports on
a partially cloudy day.
• Recording an outside scene
through a car window (when
you want to minimize blur
caused by the camera
shaking).
• When you want to reduce
the light by half. Use as a
substitute for an ND2 filter.
Recommended
shutter speed
1/10,000 sec.
l
1/1,000 sec.
1/1,000 sec.
l
1/250 sec.
1/120 sec.
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W/B button
White Balance Lock
The colour of the subject on the screen tends
to look different depending on the lighting
condition. The camcorder is preset to Auto
White Balance mode, which automatically
adjusts the hue of the picture for the current
lighting condition.
Auto White Balance may not work properly for
the following subjects. In this case, use the
white balance lock function.
• Subjects with one dominant colour or
subjects against background with one
dominant colour
• Subjects under very bright light source, e.g.
video lights
• Subjects under light source with red hue, e.g.
glow of sunset
• Close-up images of small objects
Note:
• White Balance Lock cannot be set when the
camcorder is in Easy mode or the SUPER
CAT’S EYE switch is set to ON.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the W/B button to display the
white balance lock screen.
3 Aim the lens at a white object.
• Adjust the distance of the object so that the
entire screen is white.
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set
the white balance lock.
•“W/B LOCK” flashes during the locking
procedure. To cancel the locking procedure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button
while “W/B LOCK” flashes.
5 Press the W/B button to turn off the
white balance lock screen.
•“W/B LOCK” is displayed.
To cancel White Balance Lock
1 Press the W/B button, then press the
MENU/DISPLAY button.
•“W/B LOCK” changes to “WHITE BAL.”.
2 Press the W/B button to turn off the
white balance lock screen.
Notes:
• If the light source changes or if you move from
indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, when
recording with the white balance locked, the
white balance may shift. Reset the white
balance.
• Do not move the camcorder while “W/B LOCK” is
flashing in step 4.
• If “W/B LOCK” does not stop flashing in step 4,
press the MENU/DISPLAY button to cancel the
locking procedure, and repeat step 4.
• White Balance Lock will be cancelled if a
scene setting is selected thereafter.
AUTO
SET MENU D I SPLAY
WH I T E B AL .
MANUAL
MANUAL
WB
LOCK
WB
LOCK
WB
LOCK
SP
30
min
MANUAL
12 bit
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Digital Picture Effects
These digital picture effects let you record the
subject with a more dramatic effect.
Type of Digital Picture Effects
B/W: To record in black-and-white.
SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to that
of an old photograph.
MOSAIC: To record a picture divided up into
tiles.
SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast,
creating a unique artistic image.
NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks and
whites of the image are reversed and colours
of the image are inverted.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT”
(1), then press r (2).
4 Press d or y to select the desired
digital picture effect, then press e.
• The selected digital picture effect is
displayed on the menu screen.
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
To cancel the digital picture effect
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
OFF
BW
SEP I A
SOL AR I
NEGA
M
OSA I C
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
BW
PIC. EFFECT
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
Note:
• Digital picture effects cannot be used when a
still image is displayed.
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Scene setting indicator
Scene Menu (Program AE)
You can set the camcorder to the shooting
mode that will create the best results for a
specific situation. Just select one of four scene
settings shown below. The camcorder will
automatically set the exposure, white balance,
and shutter speed to produce the optimum
picture quality for the selected situation.
Type of Scene Settings
SPORT: When you want to record a fast-
moving subject.
SUNLIGHT: When the background is very
bright.
DUSK: When you want to faithfully record the
red of the setting sun, and the surrounding
twilight.
PART Y: When the illumination is from a
spotlight or candles.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SCENE
MENU” (1), then press r (2).
SPORT
SCENE MENU
4 Press d or y to select the scene
setting that best fits the recording
situation, then press e.
• The selected scene setting is displayed on
the menu screen.
SP
SPORT
30
min
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The selected scene setting indicator is
displayed.
To cancel the scene setting
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Note:
• Scene settings cannot be used when Night
Recording is used or a still image is displayed.
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
OFF
SUNL IGHT
DUSK
PARTY
SPORT
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
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Mounting hole
Using the Zoom Microphone
With the zoom microphone, you can record
audio according to the magnification of the
zoom lens for producing the optimum sound.
You can also set the zoom microphone to
record only sounds at a distance.
Mounting the Zoom Microphone
1 Align the mounting pin of the zoom
microphone with the mounting hole on
the camcorder, and slide the zoom
microphone in the direction of the arrow
until it locks into place.
Mounting pin
2 Turn the screw in the direction of the
arrow to secure the zoom microphone.
Removing the zoom microphone
Turn the screw in the opposite direction than
when mounting, and then pull off the zoom
microphone.
Caution:
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom
microphone, as this may cause the camcorder
or zoom microphone to break down.
Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode
Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the
zoom microphone is mounted.
Type of Zoom Microphone modes
AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects
the optimum sound according to the magnification of the zoom lens. When the zoom lens
is at a wide-angle setting, the built-in microphone is used to record sounds. As the zoom
magnification increases, the sounds from the
zoom microphone and built-in microphone
are mixed according to the zoom setting.
TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record
sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.)
OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off. (The
built-in microphone is on.)
1 Mount the zoom microphone to the
camcorder.
2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select U, then press r on the Opera-
tion button. Select “ZOOM MIC” (1),
then press r (2).
OFF
AUTO
TELE
AUD I O MODE
W
IND
ZOOM MI C
AUD I O SE T
5 Press d or y to select the desired
zoom microphone mode, then press e.
• The selected zoom microphone mode is
displayed on the menu screen.
AUTO
ZOOM MI C
6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Screw
Note:
• When the camcorder is in Easy mode, the Zoom
Microphone mode is fixed to “AUTO” and cannot
be selected on the menu screen.
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Time Zone Chart
World Clock
The world clock function allows you to easily
adjust the clock to the local time when you use
the camcorder while travelling anywhere
around the world.
• Set the area, date and time for your home time
zone if they have not already been set (see
page 14).
Example: Changing the clock from Hong Kong
time to Bangkok time.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select P, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “AREA” (1),
then press r (2).
4 Press d or y (1) to select “8
BANGKOK”, then press e (2).
• The camcorder is now set to Bangkok
time.
SUMR T IME
HNGKNG9
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
CLOCK SE T
BANGKOK8
AREA
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
HAWAII
CHICAGO
DENVER
NEW YORK
L. A.
CARACAS
FN ISL.
RIO
ANCHRGE
SAMOA
150˚
LONDON
MOSCOW
PARIS
AZORES
CAIRO
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
HNGKNG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
BANGKOK
WLLNGTN
180˚150˚120˚90˚60˚30˚0˚
30˚60˚90˚120˚
24 2 3 4 5 61 7 8 9 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23
10
Area
number
.6.2
AUTO
SP
30
min
2002
03:01
SP
30
min
2002
03:9
.6.2
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Area Table
Area name
LONDON
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
HNGKNG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WLLNGTN
SAMOA
HAWAII
ANCHRGE
L.A.
DENVER
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
CARACAS
RIO
FN ISL.
AZORES
Countries or areas*
England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time)
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia
Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey
Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia
(Moscow)
United Arab Emirates
Maldives, Pakistan
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar
Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand, Vietnam
Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Borneo, Bali), Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan
Japan, Korea
Australia (Sydney)
New Caledonia
Fiji, New Zealand
Western Samoa
Hawaii Is., Tahiti, HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
U.S.A. (Alaska), AST (Alaska Standard Time)
U.S.A. (Los Angeles, San Francisco), PST (Pacific Standard Time)
U.S.A. (Denver), MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mexico (Mexico City), U.S.A. (Chicago), CST (Central Standard Time)
Canada (Montreal), Jamaica, Peru, U.S.A. (New York, Washington D.C.),
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Chile, Dominican Republic, Venezuela
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Fernando de Noronha
Azores Islands
*These are commonly used names. The formal names may be different.
Area number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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Windbreak
The windbreak function allows you to reduce
annoying noise from strong winds when
recording.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select U, then press r on the Opera-
tion button. Select “WIND” (1), then
press r (2).
OFF
ON
AUD I O MODE
W
IND
ZOOM MI C
AUD I O SE T
4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
ON
W
IND
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
To cancel Windbreak
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Note:
• Keep the windbreak function off during normal
recording. If it is left on, the recorded audio may
sound somewhat muffled when played back.
Setting the Confirmation
Sounds
A confirmation sound is made when you turn
on or off the Power switch, press the REC
START/STOP button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to
change the type of sound or to turn off the
confirmation sounds altogether.
Type of Confirmation Sound
Settings
CHIME: A chiming sound is made.
BEEP: An electronic beeping sound is made.
OFF: No confirmation sound is made.
1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
2 Select I, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SOUND” (1),
then press r (2).
BEEP
OFF
CH I ME
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
D EMO MOD E
OTHERS
3 Press d or y to select the desired
sound setting, then press e.
BEEP
SOUND
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Note:
• If “OFF” is selected, the sound effect of a
camera shutter closing in PHOTO SHOT mode
and CARD-CAMERA mode will also be turned
off.
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Summer time indicator
Selecting Summer Time
Perform the procedure below to advance the
clock of the camcorder one hour to Summer
time.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select P, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SUMR TIME”
(1), then press r (2).
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANU AL S E T
SUMR T IME
DISPLAY
AREA
SETT I NG
12H 24H
OFF
ON
CLOCK SE T
4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then
press e.
• The time automatically changes to Summer
time.
SUMR T I ME
ON
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The Q indicator appears when the date/
time is displayed.
SP
30
min
2002
03:1 1
.6.2
To reset to standard time
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
.6.2
AUTO
SP
30
min
2002
03:01
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Playback Zoom
The playback zoom function allows you to
magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its
original size and to shift the magnified picture
by using the remote control (see pages 41 and
42 for use of the remote control).
ZOOM buttons
Advanced Features
Playback
Shift buttons
• The example screens for this feature are for
TAPE-VCR mode.
1 During playback in TAPE-VCR (or
CARD-VCR) mode, press the ZOOM T
button to zoom in.
2 Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button to
shift the displayed image.
To cancel Playback Zoom
Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the
widest angle.
Notes:
• Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in
picture quality for still images.
• Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be
transferred via DV or PC connect cable to a
personal computer.
SP
AUDIO
1 2
+
SP
AUDIO
12
+
SP
AUDIO
1 2
+
SP
AUDIO
12
+
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GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
Gamma Playback
The gamma playback function improves the
playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by
increasing the brightness of the subject while
leaving the brighter portions of the image
unaffected.
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
•“GAMMA1” appears, and the picture
becomes brighter.
To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/
BRIGHTER button again.
•“GAMMA2” appears.
To cancel Gamma Playback
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
“GAMMA1” and “GAMMA2” disappear.
Note:
• Gamma Playback has no effect during still
playback.
Multiple Strobe Playback
The multiple strobe playback function can be
used to capture the action of a fast-moving
subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a
9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you
want to check your form in sports such as
tennis or golf.
1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select V, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “MULTI
FRAME” (1), then press r (2).
3 Press d or y to select “9 FRAMES”
(9-frame picture) or “16 FRAMES” (16frame picture), then press e.
OF F
FRAMES
FRAMES
16
9
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F R AME
PLAY BACK SET
FRAMES
16
M
ULTI F R AME
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen, and then
begin playback.
5 Press the STILL button at
the point where you want to
begin the multiple strobe
playback.
• A multi-frame picture of the
image is displayed.
To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback
Press the STILL button again.
Note:
• Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used
during video search, still or slow playback.
GAMMA AUDIO1
1 2
+
SP
GAMMA AUDIO1
12
+
SP
GAMMA AUDIO22
1 2
+
SP
GAMMA AUDIO
12
+
SP
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Playback Effects
Playback effects can be used to create an
interesting scene transition between a still
image and the following image during playback in TAPE-VCR mode.
Type of Playback Effects
OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next
image fades in, replacing the previous image.
The two scenes momentarily dissolve.
WIPE: A still image is replaced with the next
image first appearing in the middle of the
screen and gradually expanding to fill the
screen.
Preparation
Plan the scene transition, and record still
images with the still recording function (see
page 38).
Notes:
• Playback effects can also be used to provide a
transition from a still image to a moving image.
• Record images for 6 seconds or longer. An
image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not
dissolve properly.
Using Playback Effect
1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select V, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “PB EFFECT”
(1), then press r (2).
3 Press d or y to select “OVERLAP”
or “WIPE”, then press e.
OFF
OVE RL AP
W
IPE
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F R AME
PLAY BACK SET
W
IPE
PB EFFECT
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
5 Rewind or fast forward the tape to just
before the position where you want to
use the playback effect, and then begin
playback.
• The still image is replaced with the next
image with the selected playback effect.
To cancel the playback effect
Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
Notes:
• Playback effects will be cancelled if Multiple
Strobe Playback is used thereafter.
• Scene transition does not occur if Playback
Zoom or Picture Effect Playback is used
thereafter.
• Playback effects will be cancelled if the power
source is interrupted.
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Picture Effect Playback
These picture effects let you play back images
with a more dramatic effect.
Type of Picture Effects
B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-
white.
SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia colour
similar to that of an old photograph.
MOSAIC*: The picture is divided up into tiles.
SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is
enhanced, creating a unique artistic image.
NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are
reversed and colours of the image are
inverted.
*Available only in TAPE-VCR mode.
• The example screens for this feature are for
TAPE-VCR mode.
1 During playback in TAPE-VCR or CARD-
VCR mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY
button until the menu screen appears.
2 Select V, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT”
(1), then press r (2).
OFF
BW
SEP I A
SOL AR I
NEGA
M
OSA I C
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F R AME
PLAY BACK SET
3 Press d or y to select the desired
picture effect, then press e.
BW
P IC. EFFECT
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
To cancel Picture Effect Playback
Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
Notes:
• Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot
be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to
a personal computer.
• Picture Effect Playback cannot be used with
Multiple Strobe Playback or Slide Show
Playback.
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Darker Brighter
Picture/Backlight
Adjustments
If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient
lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor
picture settings.
Adjusting the Picture
1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
• The example screens for this feature are for
TAPE-CAMERA mode.
2 Press d or y to select O (1), then
press r (2) on the Operation button.
3 Press d or y to select the item you
wish to adjust, then press r.
4 Press d or y to adjust the item to
the desired setting.
VF BR I GHT
LCD BR I GHT
LCD COLOUR
Note:
• Close the LCD monitor to turn on the
viewfinder when adjusting the “VF
BRIGHT”.
Adjusting the Backlight
1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
2 Select O, then press r on the
Operation button. Press d or y to
select “BACKLIGHT” (1), then press r
(2).
NORMAL
BR I GHT
AUTO
BACKL I GHT
BRI GHT
L CD COL OUR
VF
LCD VF SET
LCD BRIGHT
3 Press d or y to select “AUTO”,
“NORMAL” or “BRIGHT”, then press e.
BACKL I GHT
BR I GHT
AUTO: The camcorder automatically
switches between “NORMAL” and
“BRIGHT” depending on the ambient
lighting. This mode is only available in
TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode.
NORMAL: For use indoors or under
moderate lighting conditions.
BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong
lighting conditions, such as bright
daylight.
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
AUTO
BACKL I GHT
LCD BRIGHT
BRI GHT
L CD COL OUR
VF
LCD VF SET
Decrease Increase
Darker Brighter
Note:
• When the colour is adjusted, the picture on the
LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually
recorded. Do not change the colour setting
unless it is necessary. (This adjustment only
affects the monitor picture, not the recorded
image.)
5 Press e, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
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Recording
Editing
Video editing lets you refine your videos by
removing unwanted sequences from your tape,
or transposing one sequence with another.
This camcorder lets you monitor the source
program on the built-in LCD monitor without
having to connect it to an external TV or video
monitor.
Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the
supplied audio/video cable, as shown.
Notes:
• If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use
the white plug for the audio connection on the
VCR.
• If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you can
use a commercially available S-video cable for
the video connection. (The yellow video plug
does not need to be connected to the VCR.)
Cutting Unwanted Sequences
1 Play back the tape to be edited on the
camcorder, and locate the beginning
and end of the sequence you wish to
cut. Write down the time code reading at
the beginning and end of that sequence
(see page 45). Then, rewind the tape to
before the beginning of the portion that
you wish to keep.
2 Load a video cassette into the recording
VCR.
3 Press y on the camcorder to begin
playback, and then press the Record
button on the VCR to begin recording.
4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR
to pause recording when the source
tape reaches the beginning of the
sequence to be cut.
5 Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button
on the VCR to resume recording when
the source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.
To stop editing
Press d on the camcorder and press the Stop
button on the VCR.
Notes:
• Some of the transitions between edited
sequences may be slightly off.
• There may be picture noise during video search
or still playback. This does not imply a defect in
the camcorder.
• The time code display will be recorded along
with the edited sequences if the TC OUT item is
set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing (see
page 45).
POWER
TV/VCRSET UP
CHANNEL
REC
PLAY
STOP/
EJECT
PAUSE
/STILL
To S-video input socket
Yellow: To video input jack
White: To audio input (L) jack
Red: To audio input (R) jack
Audio/video cable (supplied)
S-video cable (commercially available)
Playback
To S-VIDEO socket
Yellow: To VIDEO jack
White: To AUDIO L jack
Red: To AUDIO R jack
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Video equipment
with DV terminal
(e.g. DV camcorder)
Editing with the DV Terminal
(IEEE1394)
This camcorder enables you to perform digital
video editing. Connect the camcorder to video
equipment with a DV terminal using a commercially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to
transfer all dubbing signals including video
and audio.
To Record to Video Equipment
See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page
64, using the video equipment as the recording
source.
Note:
• Make sure that the video equipment to which
you are recording can input dubbing signals via
the DV terminal.
To DV terminal
DV cable
(commercially available)
To DV terminal
To Record from Video Equipment
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,
and insert a Mini DV cassette.
2 Begin playback on the video equipment
connected to the camcorder.
• Check the camcorder screen to see if
the picture is being properly received.
3 Press the REC START/STOP button on
the camcorder.
• The camcorder enters the Recording
Standby mode.
4 Press y on the Operation button to
begin recording.
To stop recording
Press d on the Operation button.
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Cutting Unwanted Sequences
1 Press y to pause recording when the
source tape reaches the beginning of
the sequence to be cut.
2 Press y to resume recording when
the source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.
Notes:
• Make sure that the video equipment from which
you are recording can output dubbing signals
via the DV terminal.
• If the video equipment is not set to the playback
mode or the DV cable is not properly connected,
“NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder
screen.
• If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder
even if the DV cable is properly connected and
you are playing back the source media from the
video equipment, set the Power switch on the
camcorder to OFF and then back to VCR, or
disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.
COPYRI GHT
PROTECTED.
Copyright Protection
The digital VCR has far superior recording and
playback ability than the traditional analog
VCR, and in order to protect digital video
software copyrights, a system for managing
copyrights has been established. Some digital
video recording with pre-recorded copyright
protection signals can still be played back on
this camcorder. However, these recordings
cannot be output to a TV or an external monitor.
If you play a digital video recording that has a
copyright protection signal on video equipment
with a DV terminal and attempt to record a
copy of that software on this camcorder,
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the
screen and the recording is disabled.
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Configuring Software for
PC Connection
This camcorder can transfer still playback
images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in
TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a
personal computer by using the supplied Video
Capture Software.
System Requirements
• IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intelb Pentiumb
133 MHz or faster processor
• Microsoft Windowsb 95B, Windowsb 95C,
Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second Edition,
Windowsb 2000 Professional*, or Windowsb
Me operating system
• 32 MB or more of RAM
• 9 MB minimum of available hard-disk space
• SVGA (800 K 600 pixels) colour display
monitor with 16-bit colour or higher
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
• RS-232C serial port
• Mouse or other pointing device
Connecting the camcorder to a
Personal Computer
1 Turn off the PC.
2 Connect the camcorder as shown below.
• Before connecting the camcorder to the
PC, make sure that the PC power is off
to insure that images are transferred
properly.
3 Turn on the PC.
To RS-232C port
(D-sub 9-pin port)
PC connecting cable (supplied)
To PC connection jack
Notes:
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery
charger as a power source for extended periods
of use.
• Images with the following functions cannot be
transferred to a personal computer.
— TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom,
Picture Effect Playback
— TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital
Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu
• Using a commercially available floppy disk
adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to
directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia
card to a PC (see page 82).
• To edit still images transferred with the Video
Capture Software, use a commercially available
image editing software.
* In the Windowsb 2000 Professional environ-
ment, only the system administrator has
installation access rights.
Installing the Software
1 Turn on the PC and start up Windows.
2 Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture
Software into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
4 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon.
5 Double click on the “Setup.exe” file.
6 Follow the instructions as they appear
on the PC monitor until the installation is
complete.
7 Restart the PC.
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Using the Software
For tips on how to use the Video Capture
Software, refer to the operation manual located
on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps
below to open the PDF file containing the
manual.
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later is required
for viewing the PDF manual of the Video
Capture Software. If the Adobe Acrobat Reader
is not installed on your PC, perform steps
below to install one.
1 Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture
Software into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon.
Language File name
Chinese, Simplified ar40chs.exe
Chinese, Traditional ar405cht.exe
Dutch ar405dut.exe
English ar405eng.exe
French ar405fre.exe
German ar405deu.exe
Italian ar405ita.exe
Korean ar405kor.exe
Portugese ar405por.exe
Spanish, Castilian ar405esl.exe
Swedish ar405swe.exe
4 Double click on the “Acroread” folder.
5 Double click on the desired language
version.
6 Follow the instructions as they appear
on the PC monitor until the installation is
complete.
7 Restart the PC.
Opening the PDF Manual
1 Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture
Software into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon.
4 Double click on the “Manual” folder.
Note:
• If the PDF file does not open, Adobe Acrobat
Reader may not be properly installed. Refer to
the steps of “Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader”
to check the installation procedure.
Printing the PDF Manual
Print out the PDF manual so that you can
consult it whenever necessary.
1 Open the PDF manual.
Note:
• For the latest product information, be sure to
read the “Readme” text file located in the
“Readme” folder of the Video Capture Software
CD-ROM. Select the “Readme” text file you
prefer. The letters between “Readme” and “.txt”
define the language; for example, “en” in
“Readmeen.txt” stands for English, etc.
2 Select “Print” in the “File” menu.
5 Double click on the PDF file of the
desired language version.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader launches and
the selected PDF manual opens.
3 Select your print settings, then click
“OK”.
Note:
• The menu expressions such as “Print” and
“File” may vary according to the language
version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed
on the PC.
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Transferring Motion Images
to a PC
It is possible to use the optional VR-PKU10E
PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit to
transfer motion images with audio from the
camcoeder to a personal computer via a USB
port.
Microphone for Audio Dubbing
You can use the built-in stereo microphone to
record narration.
Note:
• Audio dubbing cannot be performed via the DV
terminal.
Audio Recording
In normal recording mode
12-bit audio recording
The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.
Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound
Audio 2: No audio
16-bit audio recording
The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and
right sound on two separate channels.
Audio 1: Left sound
Audio 2: Right sound
In Audio Dubbing mode
12-bit audio recording
The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.
Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound
Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound
16-bit audio recording
The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over
the original right sound. Both the dubbed and
original sounds are in mono.
Audio 1: Original left sound
Audio 2: Dubbed sound
Built-in stereo microphone
Note:
• You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio
recording mode by performing the procedure on
page 30.
To USB port
Audio Dubbing Feature
You can add narration to recordings made with
this camcorder, while preserving the original
audio and video recordings.
* Included with the optional VR-PKU10E PixLab
USB Digital Moving Picture Kit.
Notes:
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery
charger as a power source for extended periods
of use.
• For details, see the operation manual for the
optional PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit.
To audio input terminal
USB capture cable*
Audio conversion cable*
Match the connectors of
the same colour.
Audio/video cable
(supplied with the
camcorder)
S-video cable (commercially available)
To S-VIDEO
socket
Yellow: To VIDEO jack
White: To AUDIO L jack
Red: To AUDIO R jack
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Audio Dubbing
1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette
and locate the tape position where you
wish to start audio dubbing.
2 Press y to pause playback.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select V, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “AUDIO DUB”
(1), then press r (2).
• The audio dubbing screen appears.
AUDI O EXECUTEDUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
M
ULTI F R AME
PLAY BACK SET
AUDIO
AUDI O
START
STOP
DUB
12
+
CANCEL MENU DISPLAY
To pause audio dubbing
Press e.
To quit audio dubbing
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. The audio
dubbing screen disappears.
If you wish to change the dubbed audio
or dub additional scenes
1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the audio dubbing screen.
2 Repeat steps 1 to 5 above.
Notes:
• Audio dubbing cannot be used with record-
ings made in LP mode.
• It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing
only with recordings made with this camcorder.
Use of recordings made with other digital video
equipment may result in poor audio quality.
• Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the
original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16bit mode or vice versa. Press e to resume
operation.
• Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion
recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion
of the tape is encountered.
• You can play back the dubbed audio and the
original audio together or separately (see
“Selecting the Audio Playback Mode” on next
page).
AUDI O
START
STOP
DUB
AUDIO
12
+
5 Press e to begin audio dubbing.
Record your narration.
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Advanced Features
71
Selecting the Audio Playback
Mode
You can select any of the following audio
playback modes.
Audio 1+2
• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio
2 channels)
• 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right
channels)
Audio 1
• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel
only)
• 16-bit recording in mono (left channel only)
Audio 2
• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel
only)
• 16-bit recording in mono (right channel only)
1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with
dubbed audio.
2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
3 Select V, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “AUDIO” (1),
then press r (2).
4 Press d or y to select the desired
audio playback mode, then press e.
1
1
2
2
+
AUDI O DUB
PIC.
EFFECT
AUDI O
PB EFFECT
PLAY BACK SET
M
ULTI F R AME
AUD I O
12
+
5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The selected audio playback mode
indicator is displayed.
Note:
• The audio playback mode indicator, “AUDIO”, is
displayed in different colours depending on the
recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the
recording being played back. A white display
indicates 12-bit recording mode, and a green
display, 16-bit recording mode.
AUDIO
12
+
Audio playback
mode indicator
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Features
72
Inserting and Removing a
SmartMedia Card
Inserting a SmartMedia Card
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
SmartMedia Card Features
Camera Recording
Card slot cover
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Open the card slot cover in the direction
of the arrow.
4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot
as shown below, and push it in as far as
it will go.
5 Close the card slot cover.
Removing a SmartMedia Card
Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the
SmartMedia card straight out as shown below.
Notes:
• The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted
for immediate use.
• Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot
cover, as the camcorder may not record the still
image properly.
Contact area
Chipped corner
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Camera Recording
SmartMedia Card
Features
73
Card Recording
It is possible to take a still picture in the same
way as you do with a standard camera and
record that image on the SmartMedia card.
1 Insert a SmartMedia card into the
camcorder.
2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
3 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
4 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed in the viewfinder.
6 Adjust the Power Zoom
control to frame the
subject as you desire.
0901
Media Selection switch
7 Press the STILL button to
begin recording.
• The S indicator flashes
red while data is being
recorded on the
SmartMedia card, and
returns to white when recording completes.
Notes:
• Recording under insufficient lighting may result
in blurred images. It is recommended that you
use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated
subjects.
• Recording under the light of a fluorescent,
mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering in
the image and, depending on the timing of the
shot, may result in changes to colour hue in the
image.
Caution:
• Do not turn the power off while the S indicator
is flashing in step 6.
AUTO
CARD
9001
Power Zoom control
STILL button
Power switch
Lock button
Number of shots taken
Number of shots remaining
5 Perform steps in “Selecting a still
recording effect” to select the desired
still recording effect (see page 39).
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Selecting the Picture
Resolution
The picture quality of still images recorded on
the SmartMedia card depends on the resolution setting. Select the appropriate setting to
match the purpose of recording.
Type of resolution settings
NORMAL: Records images with standard
picture quality.
FINE: Records images with higher quality than
in NORMAL mode but with a lower number of
recordable images.
ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than
in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality.
Approximate number of recordable
images for each resolution setting
Note:
• The number of recordable images differs
depending on the combination of resolution
settings being used and the images being shot.
1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu
screen appears.
2 Select Y, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “REC MODE”
(1), then press r (2).
3 Press d or y to select the desired
setting, then press e.
REC MODE
NORMAL
DGTL ZOOM
SNAP E FF.
ECONOMY
FINE
CAMERA SET
REC MODE
NORMAL
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
• The selected resolution setting indicator
is displayed.
NORMAL
9001
Note:
• The resolution setting indicator is also displayed
in CARD-VCR mode. The resolution setting
indicator displayed during playback is based on
the amount of data for that recorded image.
Since the amount of data differs depending on
factors such as image detail, sometimes the
resolution setting indicator displayed during
playback may not match the resolution setting
used during recording.
Capacity of
SmartMedia
card
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
Resolution setting
NORMAL
104
211
424
849
FINE
65
132
265
531
ECONOMY
195
395
795
1,592
Resolution setting indicator
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Camera Recording
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Features
75
Self-timer operating indicator
Recording with the Self-timer
The self-timer function allows you to record
images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is
convenient when you want to record an image
of you and your friends together.
1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu
screen appears.
SCENE
SELF T IMER
MENU
DIS
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PI C. EFFECT
MANU AL S E T
CARD
2 Select T, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SELF TIMER”
(1), then press r (2).
CARD
NORMAL
[ BUT TON]
CANCEL
AUTO
SCENE
SELF T IMER EXECUTE
MENU
DIS
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E E D
PIC. EFFECT
MANU AL S E T
CARD
9001
3 Frame the subject, and then press the
STILL button to set the timer.
• The self-timer operating indicator flashes
while the timer counts down.
• The shutter will be automatically released
10 seconds after, and a still image of the
subject is recorded.
Notes:
• When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the
camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it
to a tripod, etc.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the STILL button
again in step 3 above.
• Self-timer mode will be cancelled after recording
one image. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record
another image with the self-timer.
Caution:
• Do not turn the power off or remove the
SmartMedia card once the self-timer operating
indicator begins flashing.
CARD
NORMAL
CANCEL
AUTO
9001
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76
Formatting a SmartMedia
Card
In order to use a commercially available
SmartMedia card with this camcorder, formatting is necessary before its first use. You also
need to format a SmartMedia card when one of
the following warning indicators appears, in
order to use the card with the camcorder.
•“FORMAT MEMORY CARD”
•“MEMORY CARD ERROR”
•“MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”
•“CANNOT STORE DATA”
Cautions:
• Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all
images on the card including the deleteprotected images. Be sure to copy important
data on your computer or other media before
formatting the card (see pages 67 and 68).
• Do not remove the power source during
formatting, as this may cause damage to the
camcorder or SmartMedia card. It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power
supply.
1 Insert a SmartMedia card to be format-
ted into the camcorder.
2 Set the camcorder to CARD-CAMERA
mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select I, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “FORMAT” (1),
then press r (2) to display the format
screen.
SCENE
SEL F T IMER
MENU
DIS
M
AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SP E ED
PIC. EFFECT
MANU AL S E T
CARD
FORMAT
ALL
BE
YES [ BUT TON]
NO [ BUT TON]
ERASED.
DATA WI LL
FORMAT EXECUTE
REMOTE
SOUND
DE MO MOD E
OTHERS
• To cancel formatting, press d.
5 Press y to begin formatting.
FORMAT
ALL
BE
YES [ BUT TON]
NO [ BUT TON]
ERASED.
DATA WI LL
6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen.
Notes:
• The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted
for immediate use.
• Use this camcorder to format a SmartMedia
card. The camcorder may not recognize the
images on a card formatted by a computer or
other equipment.
• You cannot format a SmartMedia card with a
write-protect seal affixed.
• The menu screen is displayed when
formatting ends.
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Playback
SmartMedia Card
Features
77
Card Playback
It is possible to play back and view still images
recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD
monitor.
Media Selection switch
SmartMedia Card Features
Playback
Power switch
Operation button
1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the
angle.
2 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
3 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to VCR.
• The images recorded on the
SmartMedia card are displayed in a
thumbnail format.
100 0006-
3
6
2
5
1
4
NORMAL
21
Lock button
Total thumbnail pages
4 Press e or r on the Operation button
to move the selection frame to the
desired image.
• Each time you press e or r, the
selection frame moves backward or
forward.
Notes:
• You can display a thumbnail of the previous
(or next) 6 images by pressing e (or r)
when the selection frame is on the image at
the top left (or bottom right).
• Holding down e or r increases the
speed of motion of the selection frame.
3
6
2
5
1
4
100 0003-
NORMAL
21
Selection frame
5 Press y.
• The selected image is displayed in fullscreen.
Available Operations during Fullscreen Display
• You can display the full-screen picture of the
previous or next image by pressing e or r.
• To return to a thumbnail of the images,
press d.
NORMAL
1 03 103
NORMAL
100 0003-
CARDCARD
Note:
• Depending on the amount of data for the
recorded image, the resolution setting indicator
displayed during playback may not match the
resolution setting used during recording.
Page number
Image number
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Features
78
Slide Show Playback
It is possible to automatically play back
consecutive still images recorded on a
SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds.
This is useful when confirming the data
recorded on a SmartMedia card.
1 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.
2 Press e or r to select the image from
which you want to begin slide show
playback.
3
6
2
5
1
4
100 0003-
NORMAL
21
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the menu screen appears.
4 Select S, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “SLIDE SHOW”
(1), then press r (2).
CANCEL
START
SL I DE SHOW
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
SL I DE SHO
W
EXECUTE
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T
PR I . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
CARDCARD
5 Press y.
• Beginning from the image selected in
step 2, the recorded images will be
displayed in full-screen one after
another in order of recording.
CANCE L [ BUT TON]CANCEL [ BUTTON]
SL I DE SHOWSL I DE SHOW
CARD
After playing back all the images on the
SmartMedia card once, Slide Show
Playback automatically stops.
6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
turn off the menu screen, then press d
to display a thumbnail of images.
To stop Slide Show Playback
During slide show playback, press d, then
press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the
menu screen.
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Playback
SmartMedia Card
Features
79
Delete-protection indicator
Delete-protection
It is possible to prevent your important images
recorded on the SmartMedia card from being
accidentally erased.
1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select S, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “PROTECT”
(1), then press r (2).
3 Press the e or r to select the image
to be protected.
3
6
2
5
1
4
PROTECT
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T EXECUTE
PR I . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
100 0006-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
CARD
3
6
2
5
1
4
PROTECT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
4 Press y to set the protection.
• The R indicator appears.
• If you want to protect another image,
repeat steps 3 and 4.
3
6
2
5
1
4
PROTECT
100 0004-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
5 Press d, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
To cancel the protection setting
1 Select the image for which the protec-
tion setting is to be cancelled in step 3
above.
3
6
2
5
1
4
PROTECT
100 0004-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
2 Press y to cancel the protection.
• The R indicator disappears.
3
6
2
5
1
4
PROTECT
100 0004-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
3 Press d, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
Note:
• Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all
images on it, including the ones with the deleteprotection setting.
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80
Deleting One Stored Image
You can delete unwanted images to free up
memory of a SmartMedia card for new images.
Note:
• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check
whether or not you want the images before
performing the procedure below.
1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select S, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “DELETE” (1),
then press r (2).
3 Press e or r to select the image to
be deleted.
4 Press y to set the image.
• To cancel deletion, press d.
3
6
2
5
1
4
DEL E TE
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE EXECUTE
PROTEC T
PR I . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
CARD
100 0006-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
3
6
2
5
1
4
DEL E TE
100 0003-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
5 Press y to delete the image.
• If you want to delete another image,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
6 Press d, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
Caution:
• Do not turn the power off while deleting an
image.
DEL ET E
DEL ET E ?
YES [ BUT T ON]
NO [ BUT TON]
DELE TE
DELE TE ?
YES [ BUT TON]
NO [ BUT TON]
100 0003-
NORMAL
3
6
2
5
1
4
21
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
DEL E TE
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
Notes:
• The protected images cannot be deleted.
Cancel the protection setting to delete the image
(see page 79).
• You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia
card with a write-protect seal affixed.
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Features
81
Deleting All Stored Images
You can delete all images stored on a
SmartMedia card in one operation.
Notes:
• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check
whether or not you want the images before
performing the procedure below.
• If you want to keep some images on the
SmartMedia card, first delete-protect them (see
page 79), and then perform the procedure
below.
1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select S, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “DELETE ALL”
(1), then press r (2).
• To cancel deletion, press d.
3 Press y to delete all the images.
Notes:
• The protected images cannot be deleted.
Cancel the protection setting to delete the image
(see page 79).
• You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia
card with a write-protect seal affixed.
• Deleting all stored images will not erase DPOF
assigned images with delete-protection setting.
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T
PR I . ORDER
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
CARDCARD
DELETE ALL
DELE TE ALL ?
NO [ BUT TON]
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T
PR I . ORDER
DELETE EXECUTEALL
PLAYBACK SET
CARD
NOW DEL E T ING
3
6
2
5
1
4
100 0004-
NORMAL
1
1
DELETE ALL
Caution:
• Do not turn the power off while deleting images.
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Features
82
Folder of still images
Transferring the Data on a
SmartMedia Card to a
Computer
In addition to using the supplied PC connecting cable, it is possible to directly transfer still
images on the SmartMedia card by using a
commercially available floppy disk adapter or
PC card adapter.
Adapters for the SmartMedia Card
DCIM
100SHARP
DVC00001.JPG
DVC00002.JPG
••••••
Notes:
• Be careful when using a floppy disk adapter as it
is possible to write and erase data even when a
write-protect seal is affixed to the SmartMedia
card.
• Remove the write-protect seal from the
SmartMedia card before inserting the card to a
PC card adapter.
• For details, see the operation manuals of the
computer, floppy disk adapter, and PC card
adapter.
Sub-folder of still
images
Serial number
(100 to 999)
Still image
Via a floppy
disk adapter
To floppy
disk drive
Via a PC card
adapter
To PC card
slot
Image Folders and File Names
Still images recorded using the camcorder are
stored on a SmartMedia card as shown below.
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SmartMedia Card
Features
83
Print Order
The print order function allows you to add print
information called DPOF to still images
recorded on a SmartMedia card.
Number of printouts
About DPOF
DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order
Format”. This format defines print information
such as the specified number of pages to be
printed. In the future, it will be possible to easily
print still images using the DPOF feature when
you use a DPOF-compatible printer or visit a
shop with a service for printing DPOF images.
Notes:
• It is possible to print an image even if no print
order has been assigned.
• You cannot assign a print order to images on a
SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal
affixed.
Assigning Print Order to an Image
1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Select S, then press r on the
Operation button. Select “PRI. ORDER”
(1), then press r (2).
3 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.
SELECT”, then press e (2) to display
a thumbnail of the recorded images.
4 Press e or r (1) to select the image
to which you want to assign a print
order, then press y (2).
5 Press e or r to select the number of
printouts.
• 1 through 99 can be set for the number
of printouts.
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTEC T
PR I . ORDER PR I . SE L E CT
PR I . ALL
PR I .
CANCE L
NONE
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
CARDCARD
3
6
2
5
1
4
PRI NT
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTE C T
PR I . ORDER PRI . SELEC T
PR I . ALL
PR I .
CANCE L
NONE
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SET
100 0006-
CANCE L
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
CARD
3
6
2
5
1
4
PRI NT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
0
2
3
6
2
5
1
4
PRI NT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
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84
6 Press y to set the print order, then
press d.
• The M indicator appears.
• If you want to assign another print order,
repeat steps 4 to 6.
7 Press d, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
To cancel the print order for an image
1 Select the image for which you want to
cancel the print order in step 4 above,
then press y.
2 Press e (1) to select “0”, and press
y (2), then press d.
• The M indicator disappears.
Assigning Print Order to All Images
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning
Print Order to an Image”.
2 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.
ALL”, then press e (2).
To cancel the print order for all images
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning
Print Order to an Image”.
3
6
2
5
1
4
P
PRI NT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
Print order indicator
0
3
6
2
5
1
4
3
6
2
5
1
4
P
PRI NT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
PRI NT
100 0004-
S E T
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
END
SET
[ BUT TON]
[ BUT TON]
NORMAL
21
3
6
2
5
1
4
P P P
P P P
100 0006-
NORMAL
21
SL I DE SHO
W
EFFECTPIC.
DELETE
PROTE C T
PR I . ORDER PR I . SE L EC T
PR I . ALL
PR I .
CANCE L
NONE
DELETE ALL
PLAYBACK SE T
CARD
3 Press d, then press the MENU/
DISPLAY button to turn off the menu
screen.
2 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.
NONE”, then press e (2) to cancel the
print order for all images.
• The M indicators are turned off.
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Appendix
Appendix
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Position the subject in
the centre.
Focus manually when you
need to position the
subject off centre (see
pages 47 and 48).
Light from behind Backlighting
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Appendix
Useful Information
Hints for Better Shooting
• Position the subject in the centre of the
scene. When you are using auto focus,
whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept
in focus.
• Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture,
shoot with the light source behind you.
When the background is brighter than the
subject, the subject often becomes too dark.
If you have to record with this lighting, use
Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct
the exposure level to improve the picture (see
pages 32 and 46).
• Before zooming, think about how to best
frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces
unattractive pictures. It also increases the
battery power consumption.
• When image shaking is noticeable during
zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or
push the Power Zoom control to the W side to
zoom out.
• Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and
tilting (vertical movement) should be done
slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a
scene or the height of a building, and to
make scenes easy to watch during playback.
• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving
subjects.
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Optimal lighting range
Lighting
For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to
100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible
with less light, but the picture quality may
suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for
correct white balance.
Note: The figures in the chart are approximations.
Situation (Lux)
Blue sky
Clear day at noon (100,000)
Clear day at 10 am (65,000)
Clear day at 3 pm (35,000)
Cloudy day at noon (32,000)
Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000)
Cloudy day, one hour after sunrise (2,000)
Clear day, one hour before sunset (1,000)
Fluorescent light near window (1,000)
Factory floor (700–800)
Sales counter in department store (500–700)
Bowling alley (500)
Library (400–500)
Office with fluorescent lighting (400–500)
Fluorescent desk lamp (400)
Flashlight at 1 m (250)
Shop stairway (100)
During intermission at movie theatre (15–35)
Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15–20)
Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm (10–15)
Candlelight
Brightness
(Lux)
100,000
10,000
1,000
100
10
Tips on good lighting
In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural
lighting is adequate for home videos. Indoors,
however, artificial lighting is usually required.
Video lights with halogen lamps provide the
most natural artificial light over a long operating
life.
Note:
• It may take longer to focus when zooming and
panning are used frequently.
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