Sharp VLME10 User Manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

Summary Guide

VL-ME10H

OPERATION MANUAL

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features Advanced Features References

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the Camcorder.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/ support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/ EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

« В„Н·Щ‹ЫЩ·ЫБ ·ıЩﬁ ·МЩ· ФНТﬂМВЩ·И ЫЩИЪ · ·ИЩﬁЫВИЪ Щ˘М Ф‰Б„И˛М ЩБЪ EıТ˘ ·˙НﬁЪ EМ˘ЫБЪ 89/ 336/EOK Н·И 73/23/EOK, ¸ ˘Ъ ФИ Н·МФМИЫПФﬂ ·ıЩФﬂ ЫıП ОБТ˛ЛБН·М · ¸ ЩБМ Ф‰Б„ﬂ· 93/68/EOK.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/ 68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

WARNING:

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

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

CAUTION:

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

Important:

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

CAUTION:

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

Power supply:

WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP CAMCORDER MODEL VL-PD3AH ONLY.

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

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked

or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug,

must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover

fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug

supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type. DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below: IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

— The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N

or coloured black.

— The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L

or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your threepin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover make sure that: — If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off

plug.

— The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead

wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A

socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 200,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

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

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

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

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

About Your Camcorder

DV Technology

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

DV and conventional video cassette tapes

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

Mini DV cassette DV cassette

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

VHS cassette Beta cassette8 mm cassette

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards

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

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

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

SmartMedia™ card Memory Stick™ media

Note:

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

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

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

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

Supplied Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L221

AC adapter/

battery charger Power cord

DC cable

CR2025 type

lithium battery

DV cable

8 MB

MultiMediaCard

Infrared

remote control

Earphones connecting

cable

AA battery for

remote control × 2

Shoulder strap

Audio/video/S-video

cable

Lens cap

Optional Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L221

IR & Flash Light

VR-3VIF

Note:

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

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite version)

VR-PK60E

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

Zoom microphone

VR-6MC Windscreen

Extended-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS442A

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Precautions

• When the camcorder is not in use, make

sure to turn off the power, remove the cassette and card, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source.

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

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

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

• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

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

• Avoid placing the camcorder in close

proximity to lighting equipment.

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

• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

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

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

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

• Some small, portable

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

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

Precautions

Dew Formation

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

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

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid room.

• How to prevent trouble due to dew

formation.

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

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

1 If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,

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

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.

Dirty Video Heads

CLEANING

START

STOP

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

If the video heads become clogged, the

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

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

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

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

Lock button

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

5 Press START to begin video head

cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

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.

Media Selection switch

POWER switch

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

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

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

CLEANING

CLEANI NGNOW

START

STOP

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

6 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press STOP.

Contents

References

Operation

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 11

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .......... 12

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ....... 13

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette ....... 14

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

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

Setting the Area, Date and Time ..........................17

Using the Lens Cap .............................................. 18

Adjusting the Hand Strap ..................................... 19

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................... 19

Using the Viewfinder ............................................. 20

Using the LCD Monitor.......................................... 21

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto

Mode................................................................... 22

Zooming ................................................................ 23

Tips on Recording Positions ................................. 23

Remaining Tape Time Display .............................. 24

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................ 24

Playback

Tape Playback....................................................... 25

Volume Control...................................................... 26

Video Search......................................................... 26

Still......................................................................... 26

Watching the Playback on a TV ............................ 27

Preparation

Operations

Basic

Summary of

Operations

Features

Useful

Advanced

Features

Digital Still Camera

vii

Summary of Operations

Features

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................ 28

Using the Controls ................................................ 29

Selecting the User Mode ...................................... 30

Using the Menu Screens....................................... 31

Appendix

Contents

• Be sure to read “Summary of Operations” on pages 28 to 31 before performing the

operations described in the following chapters.

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 32

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode......... 33

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 34

Setting the Digital Zoom........................................ 35

Gamma Brightness Compensation ....................... 36

Edit Search............................................................ 37

Quick Return ......................................................... 37

Dual Recording ..................................................... 38

Still Recording on Tape ......................................... 39

Still Recording Effects ........................................... 40

Digital Picture Effects ............................................ 41

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................... 42

Wide Screen (16:9) .............................................. 43

Macro Shots .......................................................... 43

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ..................... 44

Auto Focus ............................................................ 44

Playback

Using the Infrared Remote Control ....................... 45

Tape Playback Functions with the Infrared

Remote Control ................................................... 47

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ......... 48

Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ......... 48

Using the Time Code ............................................ 49

Playback Effects ................................................... 50

Picture Effect Playback ......................................... 51

Playback Zoom ..................................................... 52

Gamma Playback.................................................. 53

Multiple Strobe Playback ...................................... 53

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Focus........................................................ 54

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................... 56

Scene Menu (Programme AE) .............................. 58

Adjusting the White Balance ................................. 59

Manual Exposure .................................................. 60

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode............. 61

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory) .......................................... 62

Windbreak ............................................................. 63

Dialogue Recording .............................................. 63

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Advanced Features

Playback

Editing ................................................................... 64

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 65

Audio Dubbing Feature......................................... 66

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 68

Using the Camcorder with Your Computer ........... 69

Digital Still Camera Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Card Recording .................................................... 71

Selecting the Picture Quality ................................. 72

Recording with the Guide Frame .......................... 73

Recording with the Self-timer ................................ 74

Using the Flash Light (Optional Accessory) ......... 75

Formatting a Card ................................................. 76

Playback

Card Playback ...................................................... 77

Delete-protection .................................................. 78

Deleting Stored Images ........................................ 79

Slide Show Playback............................................. 81

Dubbing Images from a Card to a Tape ............... 82

Directly Transferring the Data on a Card

to a Computer ..................................................... 83

Print Order............................................................. 84

Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 87

Setting the Confirmation Sound ............................ 88

Selecting Summer Time ........................................ 89

World Clock........................................................... 90

Useful Information ................................................. 92

Demonstration Mode............................................. 98

Before Requesting Service ................................... 99

Specifications...................................................... 101

Operation References

Part Names

Operation

References

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

Front view

Power Zoom W (Wide angle) / T (Telephoto) control buttons [p. 23] / VOLume control buttons [p. 26]

Accessory shoe [pp. 62, 75]

Stereo microphone

Zoom lens

[p. 66]

CONTROL dial [p. 29]

EarPHONES jack [p. 48]

Infrared remote sensor [p. 46]

Left view

EASY/MANUAL/AUTO Selection switch [pp. 54–61]

References

Operation

MENU/DISPLAY button

LCD monitor [p. 21]

LCD monitor OPEN

Bottom view

[p. 29]

release [p. 21]

Viewfinder [p. 20]

Dioptre adjustment dial [p. 20]

Power source UNLOCK release [pp. 12, 13]

Power source connection panel [pp. 12, 13]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 19]

Tripod socket

Operation References

Operation

Right view

References

Media Selection switch (TAPE/DUAL/CARD

selection switch)

RECord START/STOP

button [pp. 22, 38]

White Balance (W/B) button [p. 59]

selection switch) [p. 28]

STILL button

[pp. 38–40, 53, 71]

POWER switch

(CAMERA/VCR

[pp. 28, 29]

PC COMMUNICATION

jack [p. 69]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 19]

Terminal cover [p. 27]

DV terminal [p. 65]

Audio/Video=S-video (AV=S) terminal [pp. 27, 65]

Speaker [p. 25]

Hand strap [p. 19]

When the cassette compartment door is open

Lithium battery holder [p. 16]

Cassette compartment

door [p. 14]

mark [p. 14]

Card slot cover [p. 15]

Card slot [p. 15]

Card slot cover release [p. 15]

Cassette holder [p. 14]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 14]

Quick Reference Index

This index lists some example uses of the camcorder’s features.

• To record the subject with higher-quality audio. —See page 33 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

• To record powerful close-up images. —See page 35 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

• To record a backlit subject. —See page 36 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 60 (Manual

Exposure)

• 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 44 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback. —See page 52 (Playback Zoom)

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

portion.

—See page 53 (Gamma Playback)

• To focus on an off-centred subject. —See page 54 (Manual Focus)

References

Operation

• To record with natural colour. —See page 59 (Adjusting the White Balance)

• To minimize blurring when recording sports events, etc. —See page 58 (Scene Menu)

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

subject.

—See page 62 (Using the Zoom Microphone)

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

computer.

—See page 71 (Card Recording)

Operation References

On-screen Display Index

Operation

References

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

TAPE-CAMERA/DUAL-CAMERA mode

AUTO

p. 24

min

GAMMA

FADE

MANUAL SET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEED EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU QK.

RETURN

DIS

RETURN

L I GHT

AUTO

p. 34

p. 22

pp. 30, 61

p. 32

SRCH

SET

EASY mode (p. 30)

RETURN

QK. WIND SOUND DISPLAY RETURN

p. 37 p. 63 p. 88 p. 48

MAN UA L S E T

AN. FOCUS

SHUT. SPEED

EXPOSURE PIC. EFFECT SCENE MENU QK.

RET URN

DIS

RET URN

CAME RA SET

REC PHOTO SNAP SNAP E FF. DGT L

TAPE

619:

RET URN

AUDIO SET

AUDI O MODE ZOOM MI C W

IND

DIALOG REC RETURN

OTHERS

SOUND

TIME

OUT

TC DEMO

RE TURN

LCD VF SET

BACKL I GHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BR IGHT

RE TURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY AREA SUMR SETTI NG 12H 24H

RET URN

MOD E

ZOOM SPE ED

CODE

MOD E

TIME

p. 54 p. 56 p. 60 p. 41 p. 58 p. 37 p. 34

p. 72 p. 39 p. 40 p. 35 p. 32 p. 43

p. 33 p. 62 p. 63 p. 63

p. 88 p. 49 p. 49 p. 98

p. 87

p. 48 pp. 17, 90 p. 89 p. 17 p. 18

TAPE-VCR mode

AUDIO

p. 24

PLAYBACK SE T

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

RETURN

Note:

• See pages 28 to 31 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

SET

p. 68

GAMMA

PLAYBACK SE T

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

RETURN

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

RETURN

LCD

VF SE T

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

RETURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

RETURN

p. 67 p. 68 p. 51 p. 50 p. 53

p. 45 p. 88 p. 49 p. 49

p. 87

p. 48

References

Operation

Operation References

Operation

References

CARD-CAMERA mode

AUTO

p. 71

NORMAL

GAMMA

MANUA L SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEED EXPOSURE PIC. EFFECT SCENE

SEL F TI MER

DIS

RETURN

SET

CARD

AUTO

9001

pp. 30, 61

CARD

EASY mode (p. 30)

SELF

TIMER SOUND DI SPLAY

RETURN

p. 74 p. 88 p. 48

CARD

MANUAL S ET

AN. FOCUS

9001

SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U SEL F T IMER DIS

RETURN

CAMERA SE T

REC MODE SNAP EFF . DGT L ZOOM

GUIDE

FRM

F LASH

RETURN

OTHERS

FORMAT SOUND DEMO

MOD E

RETURN

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LC D COL OUR

BRI GHT

RET URN

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

AREA

TIMESUMR

SET T ING 12H 24H

RETURN

p. 54 p. 56 p. 60 p. 41 p. 58 p. 74 p. 34

p. 72 p. 40 p. 35 p. 73 p. 75

p. 76 p. 88 p. 98

p. 87

p. 48 pp. 17, 90 p. 89 p. 17 p. 18

CARD-VCR mode

PLAYBACK

NORMAL

100 0001-

PAGE

321

654

1/2

PLAYBACK SE T

SL IDE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER

RETURN

SET

p. 77

Note:

• See pages 28 to 31 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

CARD

PLAYBACK SE T

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

RETURN

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND

RETURN

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

RETURN

CLOCK S ET

DISPLAY

RETURN

References

Operation

p. 81

p. 51 p. 78 p. 79 p. 80 p. 84

p. 45 p. 88

p. 87

p. 48

Operation References

Warning Indicators

Operation

References

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

Displayed for the first

3 seconds

INSERT

A CASSE TTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

CASSETTE NOT RECORDABLE.

THE

TAPE

ENDS SOON.

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

BATTERY I S

TOO LOW.

DEW

LAMP

Displayed after

3 seconds

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

PROTECT. TAB

TAPE END

DEW

LAMP

Description of warning

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

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

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 94).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

References

Operation

Displayed

for 5 seconds

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

CARD

FULL

NO DATA ON

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA PROTECTED

MEMORY CARD

RE AD ERROR

Description of warning

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

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see pages 79 and 80) or replace the card with a new one (see page 15).

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

The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 76).

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 76).

The card is write-protected (see page 96).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 78).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 76).

CANNOT

STORE DATA

Note:

• indicates a flashing display.

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

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

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

Note:

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

Preparation

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.

AC power socket

POWER indicator

To power outlet

2 Align the d mark on the battery pack

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

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

CHARGE indicator

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

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of

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

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

Max.

continuous

pack

Charging

time

100

160

190

Battery

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

BT-LS442A

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

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

• Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit deterioration of the battery pack capacity, perform the procedure in “Extending battery pack life” on page 93 at least once every six months.

• See page 92 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

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

recording time

LCD

120

240

290

LCD

open

100

200

240

closed

Max.

continuous

playback

time

on LCD

100

200

240

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

4 Lower the viewfinder, and push it in

completely.

Removing the Battery Pack

Preparation

POWER switch

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely (1),

and then lift it up (2).

Power source connection panel

3 Align the mark on the side of the

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

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Attaching the

Battery Pack”.

2 Press and hold the power source

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

Power source UNLOCK release

Cautions:

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

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

• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time.

• Use only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-LS222, BTL441, or BT-LS442A battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

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

Caution:

Preparation

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

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely, and

then lift it up.

3 Align the mark on the side of the DC

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

DC cable connecting plate

5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC

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

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

DC OUT jack

POWER indicator

To power outlet

Note:

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

Removing the DC cable from the camcorder

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

4 Lower the viewfinder, and push it in

completely.

Power source UNLOCK release

Cautions:

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

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

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

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Supply power to the camcorder. 2 Hold the camcorder as shown in the

figure, slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely.

• The cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

5 Wait for the cassette holder to fully

retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place.

Preparation

Cassette compartment

door release

3 Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing upwards and the erasure protect tab facing outwards.

Erasure protect tab

REC

SAVE

4 Press the mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts automatically.

Removing a Cassette

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting a Cassette”, and then take out the cassette.

Cautions:

• Do not hold the camcorder with the cassette compartment door release facing downwards when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

• 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 mark to close it.

• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 4, 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.

• Remove the cassette if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time.

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 94 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing a Card

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

Preparation

Inserting a Card

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Hold the camcorder as shown in the

figure, and slide the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow.

• The card slot cover is opened.

Card slot cover release

3 Insert a card into the slot with the label

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

Removing a Card

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting a

Card”.

2 Push the centre of the card edge in to

release the card.

3 Pull the card straight out.

Notes:

• The supplied MultiMediaCard is preformatted for immediate use.

• See pages 95 and 96 for detailed information on the use of MultiMediaCards and SD Memory Cards.

4 Close the card slot cover.

Label

Chipped corner

Caution:

• Do not remove the card from the camcorder while data is being recorded on the card (the O indicator flashes on the screen), as this may result in deletion of images on the card or damage to the card itself.

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery

4 Insert the lithium battery holder back into

the compartment.

The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings.

1 Slide the card slot cover release in the

direction of the arrow to open the card slot cover.

Card slot cover release

2 Pull out the lithium battery holder using

the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object.

Lithium battery holder

3 Insert the lithium battery into the holder

with the = side of the battery facing the + side of the holder.

Preparation

5 Close the card slot cover.

Note:

• It is recommended to immediately set the date and time after inserting a lithium battery. Not setting the date and time causes extra wear of the lithium battery.

Removing the lithium battery

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then lift out the lithium battery from the battery holder.

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.

WARNING KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM

CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.

CAUTION BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-

USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

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• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery.

• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment and holder clean, and then insert a new battery.

• The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage.

Preparation

SET

1 1 2

2. 000

1 2001.

SETT I NG

SET

1 1 2

DISPLAY

SUMR T I ME

AREA

SETT ING

RETURN

12H 24H

LONDON1

CLOCK SET

SET

Setting the Area, Date and Time

Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-

CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2.

6.2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in

Preparation

LONDON.

Notes:

• Before performing the procedure below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 16).

• 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 89.

Media Selection switch

POWER switch

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release in

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

LCD monitor

OPEN release

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears, and then press SET.

4 Make sure that “AREA” is set to “1

LONDON”. If it is not set, press f or d (1) until “1 LONDON” appears, then press SET (2).

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

AREA

SUMR T I ME SETT ING 12H 24H RETURN

Note:

• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on pages 90 and 91 for the area number and name of the representative city for your time zone.

PARIS2

SET

5 Press f or d (1) to select “SETTING”,

then press SET (2).

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T I ME SETT ING 12H 24H RETURN

. :

000

11 2001.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• The LCD screen turns on.

Lock button

SET

6 Press f or d to select “2” (day), then

press SET.

7 Press f or d to select “6” (month), then

press SET.

SETT I NG

2. 6 001. 000

8 Press f or d to select “2002” (year),

then press SET.

SETT I NG

2.06 2002. :

9 Press f or d to select “10” (hour), then

press SET.

SETT I NG

10 00

6 2002.

10 Press f or d to select “30” (minute),

then press SET.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

SETT I NG

2.06 2002. :

10 3

11 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 10 above, press f

or d (1) to select “12H/24H”, and then press SET (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

1 1 2

SET

AREA SUMR T I ME SET T ING 12H 24H RETURN

SET

24H

12H

2 Press f or d to select “12H”, then

press SET.

21H24H

12H

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• Providing the date and time have been internally set, they will always be recorded on the tape or card, and you can choose to display them or not (see page 48).

• The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes.

• You can also adjust the clock in the CLOCK SET menu in DUAL-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below.

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.

Note:

• Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use.

Tabs

Hook

Preparation

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