Sharp VL-NZ100S User Manual

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

VL-NZ100S

DEUTSCH

CAMCORDER MIT FLÜSSIGKRISTALL-DISPLAY CAMÉSCOPE À AFFICHAGE À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI

VL-NZ100S

FRANÇAIS

SHARP CORPORATION

Gedruckt in Japan Imprimé au Japon TINSLA006WJZZ 02P03-JKG

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 the 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.

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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-NZ100H 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

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

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

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

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

or coloured black.

L or coloured red.

plug.

wires.

NOTE:

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 120,000 thinfilm 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.

• 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.

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L225 Power cord

Remote controlAC adapter

AA batteryK2

Lens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapter

USB driver USB cable

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Audio/video cable Lens cap

SD Memory Card

(8 MB)

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Optional Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L225

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L445

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Precautions

• 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 wellventilated location.

• Some small, portable tri-

pods 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.).

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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 forms, 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 or car.

—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. When using the camcorder in a place where

dew is likely to form, 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.

1If “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.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

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

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

Plastic bag

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

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CLEANING

STOP

START

CLEANINGNOW

Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Striped noise

• mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Causes of video head clogging

• High-temperature and high-humidity environment

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

• Dew formation

Mosaic noise

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

You can clean the video head with a commercially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

• Excessive use of the cleaning tape 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.

• If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

3 Press the SET button to begin video

head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 78 “Before Requesting Service”.

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

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

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Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

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

On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4

Warning Indicators ......................................................... 7

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .................... 9

Charging the Battery Pack ........................................... 10

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ............... 11

Inserting and Removing a Cassette ............................ 12

Inserting and Removing a Card ................................... 13

Installing the Lithium Battery ........................................ 14

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 15

Attaching the Lens Hood ............................................. 16

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................................. 16

Using the Lens Cap ..................................................... 17

Tips on Recording Positions ........................................ 18

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ................................... 19

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

in Full Auto Mode ....................................................... 20

Zooming ....................................................................... 21

Auto Focus ................................................................... 21

Macro Shots ................................................................. 21

Remaining Recording Time Display ............................ 22

Remaining Battery Power Display ............................... 22

Playback

Tape Playback ............................................................. 23

Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ................ 23

Volume Control ............................................................. 24

Still ............................................................................... 24

Video Search................................................................ 24

Watching Playback on a TV ......................................... 25

Using the Menu Screens.............................................. 26

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Digital Still Camera

Features

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Camera Recording

Displaying the Recording Guide.................................. 27

Setting the Digital Zoom .............................................. 28

Gamma Brightness Compensation .............................. 29

Gain-up ........................................................................ 30

Fade In and Fade Out .................................................. 31

Quick Return ................................................................ 32

Edit Search................................................................... 32

Appendix

Contents

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Still Recording on Tape ................................................ 33

Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... 33

Wide Screen (16:9) ...................................................... 34

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

Self Recording ............................................................. 35

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ............ 36

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode................ 37

Playback

Using the Remote Control ............................................ 38

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ................ 39

Slow ............................................................................. 39

Gamma Playback ........................................................ 40

Copying an Image from Tape to Card ......................... 40

Picture Effect Playback ................................................ 41

Camera Recording

Manual Focus .............................................................. 42

Manual Exposure ......................................................... 43

White Balance Lock ..................................................... 44

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode.................... 44

Digital Picture Effects ................................................... 45

Scene Menu (Program AE) .......................................... 46

Playback

Using the Time Code ................................................... 47

Editing .......................................................................... 48

Recording from an External Source ............................. 49

Using the Camcorder as a Converter .......................... 50

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ..................... 51

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ............................ 52

Audio Dubbing Feature................................................ 53

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Operation References

Digital Still Camera Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Card Recording ........................................................... 55

Selecting the Picture Quality ........................................ 56

Recording with the Self-timer ....................................... 57

Formatting a Card ........................................................ 58

Playback

Card Playback ............................................................. 59

Delete Protection.......................................................... 60

Deleting Stored Images ............................................... 61

Print Order.................................................................... 63

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ...................... 65

Installing the USB driver ......................................... 65

Slide Show Playback ................................................... 67

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ..................................... 68

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ............................. 69

Useful Information ........................................................ 70

Demonstration Mode ................................................... 77

Before Requesting Service .......................................... 78

Specifications .............................................................. 80

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

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Digital Still Camera

Features

Appendix

viii

Operation References

Part Names

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

Operation References

Front view

Stereo microphone

Zoom lens

DC input jack [pp. 10, 11]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

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Cassette holder [p. 12]

Lithium battery compartment door [p. 14]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

Rear view

DV terminal [pp. 50, 51]

Operation References

Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 24]

USB terminal

[pp. 65, 66]

AV jack

[pp. 25,

48–50]

Jack cover

[pp. 25,

48–51, 65]

Media Selection switch (TAPE/ CARD selection switch) [p. 19]

Operation button

LCD monitor

EarPHONES jack [p. 23]

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Operation References

Rear view

Operation References

GAMMA/

BRIGHTER button

[pp. 29, 30, 40]

FADE button

[p. 31]

SET button

[p. 26]

Remote sensor

[p. 38]

Bottom view

MENU button [pp. 6, 26]

MANUAL button

RECord START/STOP button [p. 20]

STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [p. 19]

Speaker

Card slot cover [p. 13]

[p. 6]

Battery release [p. 9]

Wrist strap loop

[p. 16]

Tripod adapter socket

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[p. 33]

Battery mounting surface [p. 9]

On-screen Display Index

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

TAPE-CAMERA mode

LCD SE T

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LC D CO LOUR RETURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY SETT ING 12H 24H/ RETURN

LCD SE T

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LC D CO LOUR RETURN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY RETURN

p. 22

p. 34

p. 20

pp. 20, 44

AUT O

SETT I NG 1

EFFECTPIC. SCENE MENU QK.

RETURN GU IDE RETURN

TAPE-VCR mode

p. 22

PLAYBACK

PIC.

EFFECT AUDI O DUB AUDI O ANLG DGTL RETURN

SET

p. 22

AU DIOAUDIO

p. 52

SETT ING 1

EFFECTPIC. SCENE MENU QK.

RET URN GU I DE RET URN

SETT ING 2

DGTL ZOOM TAPE

SPEED

min

21+21

DIS 16 9: AUDI O MODE RETURN

OTHERS

BEEP T I ME CODE TC OUT DEMO RETURN

PLAYBACK

EFFECT

PIC. AUDI O DUB AUDI O ANLG DGTL RET URN

OTHERS

REMOTE BEEP T I ME CODE TC OUT RETURN

MOD E

SET

p. 45 p. 46 p. 32 p. 27

p. 28 p. 36 p. 34 p. 34 p. 37

p. 69 p. 47 p. 47 p. 77

p. 41 p. 54 p. 52 p. 50

p. 38 p. 69 p. 47 p. 47

Operation References

p. 68

p. 39 p. 15 p. 16

p. 68

p. 39

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Operation References

CARD-CAMERA mode

EFFECTPIC.

TIMER

p. 55

p. 59

p. 22

Operation References

p. 44

AUT O

SETT I NG 1

SCENE MENU SELF GU IDE RETURN

CARD-VCR mode

PLA YBACK

NORMAL

CARD

/0180

NORMAL

p. 56

0100

2/2PAGE

SETT ING 1

EFFECTPIC. SCENE MENU SELF

TIMER GU I DE RET URN

SETT ING 2

DGTL ZOOM DIS REC MODE RETURN

OTHERS

FORMAT BEEP DEMO

MOD E

RETURN

p. 45 p. 46 p. 57 p. 27

p. 28 p. 34 p. 56

p. 58 p. 69 p. 77

LCD SE T

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LC D CO LOUR RET URN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY SETT ING 12H 24H/ RETURN

p. 68

p. 39 p. 15 p. 16

p. 22

PLAYBACK

PIC. SL I DE DELETE PROTE C T PRI . RETURN

SET

EFFECT

SHOW

ORDER

0100-001

00-001

CARD

01/01

01/3

NO RMA L

NORMAL

PLAYBACK

p. 59

OTHERS

EFFECT

PIC. SL I DE DELETE PROT EC T PR I.

ORDER

RET URN

REMOTE BEEP RETURN

SET

SHOW

Note:

• See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen.

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p. 41 p. 67 pp. 61, 62 p. 60 p. 63

p. 38 p. 69

LCD SE T

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LCD COLOUR RET URN

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY RETURN

p. 68

p. 39

Manual screens

AUT O

min

EFFECT

SETT ING

PIC. SCENE MENU QK.

RETURN

GU IDE

RETURN

Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below.

Focus setting screen

AUTO

MAN. FOCUS AUTO

(p. 42)

Operation References

MANUAL button

On-screen indicators on/off

Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes as shown below.

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA mode.

MENU button

AUTO

EXPOSURE

AUTO

HITE BAL.

AUT O

AUTO

Exposure setting screen (p. 43)

White balance screen (p. 44)

Normal screen

min

Indicators on

Menu screen

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Indicators off

Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Operation References

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

L AMP L AMP

USB

Displayed after

3 seconds

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

PROTECT. TAB

TAPE END

DEW

USB

Description of warning

There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 12).

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 72).

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new cassette (see page 12).

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 9).

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

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

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

The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power source (see pages

9–11, 66).

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Operation References

Displayed for

5 seconds

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

CARD

FULL

NO DAT A ON

MEMORY C ARD

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA PROTECTED

MEMORY CARD

RE AD ERROR

CANNOT

STORE DATA

Description of warning

The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 13).

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a new one (see page 13).

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 58).

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 58).

The card is write-protected (see pages 13, 74).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting (see page 60).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 58).

The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or data on the card. Replace the card (see page 13).

Note:

• N indicates a flashing display.

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Preparation

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching

Power switch

Preparation

1 Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

2 Align the = mark on the side of the

battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place (2).

Removing

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2 Rotate the monitor section of the

camcorder (1), then press the battery release (2). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out (3).

Battery 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 destroy the 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.

• Make sure that the battery pack is firmly attached during operation. If it is not, the battery pack may come off or camcorder operation may fall because of the poor contact pressure.

• To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release.

• Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.

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Charging the Battery Pack

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

Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

2 Connect the supplied power cord to the

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

AC power socket

To power

outlet

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input

jack.

• The charge indicator lights up.

DC input jack

Charge indicator

• The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged.

4 Remove the DC plug from the DC input

jack, then remove the AC plug from the power outlet.

Battery

BT-L225

BT-L445

Notes:

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and

• The battery pack and charger become warm

• Using the zoom (see page 21) and other

• The charging time and recording time may

• See page 75 for more information on using the

Caution:

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445

Charging

pack

3hr. 30min.

30°C. The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high.

during charging. This is not a malfunction.

functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

battery pack.

battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

time

approx.

2hr.

approx.

Max. continuous

recording time

approx.

1hr. 30min.

approx.

3hr.

Max. continuous

playback time

approx.

1hr. 30min.

approx.

3hr.

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:

1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach 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.

3Remove the battery pack and store it

between 10°C and 20°C.

Preparation

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Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.

Caution:

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

Preparation

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2 Connect the supplied power cord to the

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

AC power socket

To power

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input

jack.

• The camcorder is supplied power.

DC input jack

Note:

• When using the AC adapter to power the camcorder, the battery pack is not charged.

Cautions:

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

shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the 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.

outlet

4 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

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Lock button

Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting

1 Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment

door release

2 Insert a commercially available cassette

fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

3 Press the W mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically.

“W” mark

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully

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

Preparation

Removing

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

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard for storing still images.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Preparation

2 Slide the card slot cover release and

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

Card slot cover release

3 Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in as far as it will go.

Write-protect

switch

Label

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card (1) and pull the card straight out (2) as shown below.

Notes:

• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard (see page 71).

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use.

• See pages 73 and 74 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camcorder.

Caution:

• Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the card (S indicator flashes during recording). This may delete the recorded image or damage the card.

About the write-protect switch

SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. When the switch is set to the locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/ delete data or format the card.

Back view

Unlocked position

Clipped corner

4 Close the card slot cover.

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Locked position

Installing the Lithium Battery

Installing

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

Removing

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

Preparation

1 Slide the cassette compartment door

release and open the cassette compartment door.

Note:

• The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is connected to a power source. Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step (see page 12).

2 Pull out the lithium battery holder using

a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

Lithium battery

holder

3 Insert the lithium

battery into the battery holder with the H side of the battery facing the m side of the holder.

“m” mark

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.

4 Push the battery holder back into

position. Press the W mark gently, then close the cassette compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place.

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Preparation

000

1 2002.2.

SETT ING

Setting the Date and Time

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. 6.

2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30).

Power switch

Preparation

SET button

MENU button

Note:

• Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 14).

Operation button

1 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

SETT ING

12H 24H/ RETURN

000:

120

4 Press l or m to select “2” (day), then

press the SET button.

5 Press l or m to select “6” (month),

then press the SET button.

SETT ING

000

6 Press l or m to select “2003” (year),

then press the SET button.

SETT ING

0 00

7 Press l or m to select “10” (hour), then

press the SET button.

SETT ING

10 00

8 Press l or m to select “30” (minute),

then press the SET button.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

SETT ING

10 30

9 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• If the date and time have been set, the SETTING

1 screen (T) appears in step 2. Select

02.1.

“SETTING” in the CLOCK SET screen (P) using the Operation button and SET button.

6 2002.2.

6 2003.2.

3 Press the SET button.

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Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 8 above, press l

or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY SETT ING 12H 24H/ RETURN

24H

12H

2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then

press the SET button.

21H24H

12H

3 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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 five minutes.

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting, attach the supplied lens hood to the camcorder. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach it.

To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.

Notes:

• The lens cap can still be attached on top of the lens hood.

• Filters and other accessories cannot be attached on the top of the lens hood.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown below.

Preparation

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Wrist strap loop

Caution:

• Do not swing the camcorder by the strap.

Preparation

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown below.

Preparation

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

Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder.

When recording, hang the lens cap on the wrist strap to keep the cap out of the way.

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