Sharp VL-ME10E Operation Manual

ENGLISH

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-ME10E

OPERATION MANUAL

• Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially pages ix to xi.

• The table of contents is located on pages xii to xiv.

• The illustrations of the screen and the actual screen can be different.

OPERATION MANUAL

WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

CAUTION

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

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OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION

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

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.

NOTE

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

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING

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

Power supply:

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

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.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 7.4 volts only from a BT-LS222, BT-L221, BT-L441, or BT-LS442A battery or the AC adapter (UADP-0321TAZZ). CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter, 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.

Note:

This Camcorder is a high technology product. The LCD Panel comprises 89,856 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

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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 d mark on the battery pack

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

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

CHARGE indicator

Attaching the Battery Pack

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

1 Supply power to the camcorder. 2 Hold the camcorder as shown, slide the

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

3 Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing upwards and the erasure protect tab facing outwards.

REC

SAVE

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Pull out the viewfinder completely, then

lift it up.

3 Align the mark on the side of the

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

4 Press the mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

5 Close the compartment door by pressing

the centre until it clicks into place.

Inserting a Card

Using the Viewfinder

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

1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

2 Hold the camcorder as shown, and slide

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

3 Insert a card into the slot with the label

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

Chipped corner

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Raise the viewfinder to better aim the

camcorder depending on your position.

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release in

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

4 Close the card slot cover.

Label

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing of the on-screen picture.

180

Quick Operation Guide

Camera Recording on Tape

Media Selection switch

Power Zoom buttons

POWER switch

REC START/STOP button

1 Make sure that a Mini DV cassette is

inserted.

2 Remove the lens cap. Pull out the

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

To turn the power off

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

Tape Playback

1 Make sure that the recorded Mini DV

cassette is inserted.

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

Lock button

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

forward) the tape to the desired point.

Lock button

5 Press the Power Zoom T (Telephoto) or

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

6 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

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6 Press y to begin playback.

To stop playback

REC

Press b.

GAMMA

NORMAL

PL AY BAPLAYBA

10 0 0 0 33100 00-

PAGE

100-0003100-0003

3/12

100-0003

CARD

3/12

NORMALNORMAL

NORMAL

MULTIMULTI

Card Recording

Media Selection switch

Power Zoom buttons

STILL button

To turn the power off

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

Card Playback

1 Make sure that the recorded card is

inserted.

2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

POWER switch

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

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

5 Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame

the subject as you desire.

6 Press the STILL button to record a still

image of the subject.

AUTO

CARD

10/ 90

NORMAL

4 Hold down the Lock

Lock button

button and set the POWER switch to VCR.

5 If the image you want to play back does

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

6 Press q or w to move the selection

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

• The selected image is displayed in fullscreen.

GAMMA

Quick Operation Guide

Dual Recording

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

Media Selection switch

STILL button

POWER switch

REC START/STOP button

1 Make sure that a Mini DV cassette and a

card are inserted.

2 Remove the lens cap. Pull out the

viewfinder completely or open the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to DUAL.

6 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape.

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

AUTO

min

GAMMA

FADE

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

AUTO

min

FADE

GAMMA

To turn the power off

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

SRCHSRCH

SRCH

REC

2/98

NORMAL

CARD

2/98

NORMAL

4 Hold down the Lock

button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

5 Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame

the subject as you desire.

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

Intelligent

battery pack

BT-L221

AC adapter/

battery charger Power cord

DC cable

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Zoom microphone Windscreen

8 MB

MultiMediaCard

Note:

• A ferrite core is attached to the Audio/video/S-video cable supplied with the Camcorder purchased in Australia and New Zealand.

Infrared

remote control

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite version) PC connecting cable

AA battery for

remote control × 2

Shoulder strap

Audio/video/S-video

cable

Lens cap

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Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L221

IR & Flash Light

VR-3VIF

Mini DV video cassette

VR-DVM60N

Notes:

• Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.

• 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

Soft case VR-33SC

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit

VR-PKU10E

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.).

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 acclimatise to the surrounding temperature.

2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the

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

3 Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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.

Precautions

CLEANING

START

STOP

Dirty Video Heads

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

If the video heads become clogged, the

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

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

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

Notes:

• Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,

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

• The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be

used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

Media Selection switch

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.

CLEANING

CLEANI NGNOW

START

STOP

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

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.

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 .............................................. 19

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

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

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

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

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto

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

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

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

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

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

Playback

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

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

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

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

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

Preparation

Operations

Basic

Summary of

Operations

Features

Useful

Advanced

Features

Digital Still Camera

Summary of Operations

Features

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

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

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

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

Appendix

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Contents

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

operations described in the following chapters.

Useful Features

Camera Recording

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playback

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

Tape Playback Functions with the Infrared

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Features

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Camera Recording

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Features

Playback

Editing ................................................................... 65

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 66

Audio Dubbing Feature......................................... 67

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 69

Using the Camcorder with Your Computer ........... 70

Digital Still Camera Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Card Recording .................................................... 73

Selecting the Picture Quality ................................. 74

Recording with the Guide Frame .......................... 75

Recording with the Self-timer ................................ 76

Using the Flash Light (Optional Accessory) ......... 77

Formatting a Card ................................................. 78

Playback

Card Playback ...................................................... 79

Delete-protection .................................................. 80

Deleting Stored Images ........................................ 81

Slide Show Playback............................................. 83

Dubbing Images from a Card to a Tape ............... 84

Directly Transferring the Data on a Card

to a Computer ..................................................... 85

Print Order............................................................. 86

Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 89

Setting the Confirmation Sound ............................ 90

Selecting Summer Time ........................................ 91

World Clock........................................................... 92

Useful Information ................................................. 94

Demonstration Mode........................................... 100

Before Requesting Service ................................. 101

Specifications ...................................................... 103

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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. 24] / VOLume control buttons [p. 27]

Accessory shoe [pp. 63, 77]

Stereo microphone

Zoom lens

[p. 67]

CONTROL dial [p. 30]

EarPHONES jack [p. 49]

Infrared remote sensor [p. 47]

Left view

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

References

Operation

MENU/DISPLAY button

LCD monitor [p. 22]

LCD monitor OPEN

Bottom view

[p. 30]

release [p. 22]

Viewfinder [p. 21]

Dioptre adjustment dial [p. 21]

Power source UNLOCK release [pp. 12, 13]

Power source connection panel [pp. 12, 13]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 20]

Tripod socket

Operation References

Operation

Right view

References

Media Selection switch (DUAL/TAPE/CARD

selection switch)

RECord START/STOP

button [pp. 23, 39]

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

selection switch) [p. 29]

STILL button

[pp. 39–41, 54, 73]

POWER switch

(CAMERA/VCR

[pp. 29, 30]

PC COMMUNICATION

jack [p. 70]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 20]

Terminal cover [p. 28]

DV terminal [p. 66]

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

Speaker [p. 26]

Hand strap [p. 20]

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 34 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

• To record powerful close-up images. —See page 36 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

• To record a backlit subject. —See page 37 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 61 (Manual

Exposure)

• To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. —See page 38 (Quick Return)

• To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot. —See page 45 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback. —See page 53 (Playback Zoom)

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

portion.

—See page 54 (Gamma Playback)

• To focus on an off-centred subject. —See page 55 (Manual Focus)

References

Operation

• To record with natural colour. —See page 60 (Adjusting the White Balance)

• To minimize blurring when recording sports events, etc. —See page 59 (Scene Menu)

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

subject.

—See page 63 (Using the Zoom Microphone)

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

computer.

—See page 73 (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. 25

min

GAMMA

FADE

MANUAL SE T

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

RETURN

DIS

RETURN

L I GHT

AUTO

p. 35

p. 23

pp. 31, 62

p. 33

SRCH

SET

EASY mode (p. 31)

RETURN

QK. WIND SOUND DISPLAY RETURN

p. 38 p. 64 p. 90 p. 49

MAN UA L S E T

AN. FOCUS

SHUT. SP E ED

EXPOSURE PIC. EFFECT SCENE MENU QK.

RET URN

DIS

RET URN

CAME RA SE T

REC PHOTO SNAP SNAP E F F. 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 BRI GHT

LCD COLOUR

BR I GHT

RE TURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

AREA

SUMR

SETT I NG

12H 24H

RET URN

MOD E

ZOOM SPE ED

CODE

MOD E

TIME

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

p. 74 p. 40 p. 41 p. 36 p. 33 p. 44

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

p. 90 p. 50 p. 50 p. 100

p. 89

p. 49 pp. 17, 92 p. 91 p. 17 p. 18

TAPE-VCR mode

AUDIO

p. 25

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

RETURN

Note:

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

SET

p. 69

GAMMA

PLAYBACK SE T

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

RETURN

OTHERS

REMOT E SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

RETURN

LCD

VF SE T

BACKL I GHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

RETURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

RETURN

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

p. 46 p. 90 p. 50 p. 50

p. 89

p. 49

References

Operation

Operation References

Operation

References

CARD-CAMERA mode

AUTO

p. 73

NORMAL

GAMMA

MANUA L S ET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE PIC. EFFECT SCENE

MENU SEL F T IMER DIS

RETURN

SET

CARD

AUTO

9001

pp. 31, 62

CARD

EASY mode (p. 31)

SELF

TIMER SOUND DI SPLAY

RETURN

p. 76 p. 90 p. 49

CARD

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS

9001

SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U SEL F T IMER DIS

RETURN

CAMERA SET

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 CO L OUR

BRI GHT

RET URN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

AREA

TIMESUMR

SET T ING 12H 24H

RETURN

p. 55 p. 57 p. 61 p. 42 p. 59 p. 76 p. 35

p. 74 p. 41 p. 36 p. 75 p. 77

p. 78 p. 90 p. 100

p. 89

p. 49 pp. 17, 92 p. 91 p. 17 p. 18

CARD-VCR mode

PLAYBACK

NORMAL

100 0001-

PAGE

321

654

1/2

PLAYBACK SET

SL IDE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORD ER

RETURN

SET

p. 79

Note:

• See pages 29 to 32 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

REMOT E SOUND

RETURN

LCD VF SET

BACKL I GHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

RETURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

RETURN

References

Operation

p. 83

p. 52 p. 80 p. 81 p. 82 p. 86

p. 46 p. 90

p. 89

p. 49

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 CASSETTE.

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 96).

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 x). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off.

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

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 DAT A ON

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY C ARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY C ARD

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA PROTECTED

MEMORY C ARD

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 81 and 82) 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 78).

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 78).

The card is write-protected (see page 98).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 80).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 78).

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

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

• Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit deterioration of the battery pack capacity, perform the procedure in “Extending battery pack life” on page 95 at least once every six months.

• See page 94 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.

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