Sharp VL-NZ10S Operating Instruction
VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
VL-NZ8S
VL-NZ10S
SVENSKA
ENGLISH
BRUKSANVISNING
OPERATION MANUAL
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.
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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.
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23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.
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23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.
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joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page vii.
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.
ENGLISH
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with
the recommended AC adapter/battery
charger or battery pack.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power
source.
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 more than
120,000 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.
Power supply:
This unit can be operated by
connecting it to either the AC adapter/
battery charger or battery pack. The
AC adapter/battery charger
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC
110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.
ENGLISH
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
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.
AC power socket
POWER indicator
To power
outlet
• The POWER indicator lights up.
2 Align the = mark on the battery pack
with the = 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.
Attaching the Battery Pack
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).
CHARGE indicator
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then
remove the AC plug of the power cord
from the power outlet.
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Inserting a Cassette
Inserting a Card
1 Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
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
E
AV
S
REC
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
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.
Label
Clipped corner
4 Close the card slot cover.
3 Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
W mark
4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the centre until it clicks into
place.
Note:
• You can use an SD Memory Card (commercially available) and a MultiMediaCard (only
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still
images with this camcorder, not a
SmartMediaE card or Memory StickE media.
In this operation manual, “card” refers to the
SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard.
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Quick Operation Guide
REC START/STOP button
Power Zoom control/Volume control
STILL button
Operation button
MULTI button
Media Selection switch
Power switch
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape
1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
2 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
3 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed on the screen.
Zooming
Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.
Power Zoom control
Tape Playback
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to VCR.
Lock button
3 Press j (or k) on the Operation button
to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the
desired point.
Lock button
AUT O
4 Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
To pause recording
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
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4 Press m to begin playback.
To stop playback
Press l.
REC
Volume Control
Push the Volume control to the L or + side to
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.
Volume control
Card Recording
Card Playback
1 Insert a card into the camcorder.
2 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
3 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed.
Number of shots taken/remaining
CARD
/994
NORMAL
Lock button
AUT O
4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame
the subject as you desire.
5 Press the STILL button half-way down to
focus on the subject.
• The camcorder automatically focuses on
the subject. When it is set, you will hear
a sound and see T mark, then the
camcorder locks the focus.
CARD
/994
NORMAL
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to VCR.
• The images recorded on the card are
displayed in a thumbnail format.
Lock button
7
01
PLAYBACK
NORMA L
Page number/total thumbnail pages
89
-
00
1
3 Press j, k, l or m on the Operation
button to move the selection frame to
the desired image.
PLAYBACK
NORMA L
1
4
2
5
-
00
1
4 Press the MULTI button.
• The selected image is displayed in fullscreen.
Image file name
0100
2/2PAGE
3
6
1000
2/1PAGE
6 Press the STILL button fully to begin
recording.
NORMAL
AUT O
• The S indicator flashes red while data
is being recorded on the card, and
returns to white when recording
completes.
CARD
/994
3000-001
-
001
1000
CARD
01/3
01/1
NO RMA L
NORMA L
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Supplied Accessories
Battery pack
BT-L225
*
Remote control
RRMCG0104TASA
Lens hood Hand strap Tripod adapter
***
8 MB MultiMediaCard
CDSKA0063TA01
AC adapter/
battery charger Power cord DC cable
2 for VL-NZ10
1 for VL-NZ8
CR2025 type
lithium battery
For VL-NZ10 For VL-NZ8
Audio/video/S-video
cable Lens cap
*
PixLab Video Capture
Software (Lite Version)
CDSKA0059TA01
PC connecting cable
QCNW-1914TAZZ
Zoom microphone
RMICC0107TAZZ
*
Shoulder strap
UBNDS0029TAZZ
Parts with “*” mark is not supplied with VL-NZ8. Contact the nearest SHARP service
centre or your dealer for purchasing specified parts.
v
DV cable
Earphones connecting
cable Grip handle
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
well-ventilated 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.
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.
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Precautions
Dirty Video Heads
When the video heads have become clogged
with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),
Mosaic noiseStriped 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
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.
CLEANING
If the video heads become clogged, the
v indicator appears on the screen. Contact
the nearest SHARP service centre or your
dealer for further advice.
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CLEANINGNOW
START
STOP
• 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.
Contents
Operation References
Operation References
Preparation
Basic Operations
Part Names ............................................................... 1
Quick Reference List................................................. 4
On-screen Display Index .......................................... 5
Warning Indicators .................................................... 7
Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9
Attaching and Removing 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 Batteries .................................14
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Display ................................................................... 15
Setting the Area, Date and Time .............................. 16
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................................ 17
Attaching the Straps ............................................... 17
Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 18
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
Preparation
Basic Operations
Useful Features
Advanced Features
Useful Features
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
Camera Recording
Displaying the Recording Guide..............................27
Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 28
Using the Zoom Microphone
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 29
Windbreak ................................................................ 30
Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 31
Gain-up ....................................................................32
Digital Still Camera
Features
Appendix
x
Contents
Useful Features
Advanced Features
Quick Return ............................................................33
Edit Search...............................................................33
Fade In and Fade Out .............................................. 34
Still Recording ......................................................... 35
Recording a Still Life ............................................... 36
Wide Screen (16:9) ..................................................37
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..............................37
Self Recording ........................................................ 38
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........39
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode............40
Turning off the On-screen Indicators ...................... 40
Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter .................. 41
Attaching the Supplied Grip Handle ........................ 41
Playback
Using the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 42
Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 43
Playback Zoom with the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 44
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 45
Gamma Playback ................................................... 46
Multiple Strobe Playback ........................................ 47
Copying an Image from Tape to Card ..................... 48
Playback Effects ...................................................... 49
Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 50
Camera Recording
Digital Picture Effects ............................................... 51
Scene Menu (Program AE) ......................................52
Manual Focus ......................................................... 53
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode................54
Adjusting White Balance .......................................... 55
Manual Exposure .................................................... 56
Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 57
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Playback
Using the Time Code ...............................................59
Editing ..................................................................... 60
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................. 61
Audio Dubbing Feature........................................... 62
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................ 64
Configuring Software for PC Connection .................65
Operation References
Digital Still Camera
Features
Appendix
Camera Recording
Card Recording ....................................................... 67
Selecting the Picture Quality ................................... 68
Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 69
Formatting a Card ................................................... 70
Playback
Card Playback ........................................................ 71
Delete Protection......................................................72
Deleting Stored Images ...........................................73
Slide Show Playback ............................................... 75
Copying an Image from Card to Tape ..................... 76
Print Order................................................................77
Transferring Data on Card to Computer ................. 79
Picture/Backlight Adjustments .................................80
World Clock............................................................. 81
Selecting Summer Time ...........................................83
Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................. 83
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ........ 84
Useful Information ................................................... 85
Demonstration Mode ............................................... 92
Before Requesting Service ......................................93
Specifications ......................................................... 95
Preparation
Basic Operations
Useful Features
Advanced Features
Digital Still Camera
Features
Appendix
xii
Operation References
Operation References
Part Names
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.
Operation References
Front view
Accessory shoe [p. 29]
Stereo microphone
Zoom lens
Cassette compartment door [p. 12]
1
Cassette holder [p. 12]
Lithium battery
compartment door
[p. 14]
Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]
Rear view
PC connection
jack [p. 65]
DV terminal
[p. 61]
AVLS terminal
[pp. 25, 60]
Jack cover
[pp. 25, 60, 61, 65]
Operation References
Media Selection
switch (TAPE/
CARD selection
switch) [p. 19]
Operation button
EarPHONES jack [p. 23]
2
Operation References
Rear view
Operation References
GAMMA/
BRIGHTER button
[pp. 31, 32, 46]
FADE button
[p. 34]
SET button
[p. 26]
Remote sensor
[p. 42]
Bottom view
LCD monitor
MENU button [p. 26]
DIS button [p. 37]/
MULTI button [p. 71]
RECord START/STOP
button [p. 20]
Power Zoom Wide
angle/Telephoto
control [p. 21]/
VOLume control
[p. 24]
STILL button
[pp. 36, 47, 48, 67]
Power switch
(CAMERA/VCR
select switch) [p. 19]
Speaker
Card slot cover
[p. 13]
Power source release [pp. 10, 11]
Strap loop [p. 17]
Tripod adapter socket [p. 41]
3
Power source mounting surface
[pp. 10, 11]
Quick Reference List
Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.
• To record powerful close-up images.
—See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom)
• To record a backlit subject.
—See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure)
• To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.
—See page 33 (Quick Return)
• To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.
—See page 38 (Self Recording)
• To record the subject with higher-quality audio.
—See page 40 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)
• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.
—See page 44 (Playback Zoom with the Remote Control)
Operation References
• To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright
portion.
—See page 46 (Gamma Playback)
• To focus on an off-centred subject.
—See page 53 (Manual Focus)
• To record still images on a card so that the images may be easily read into a
computer.
—See page 67 (Card Recording)
• To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the
camcorder.
—See page 83 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)
4
Operation References
On-screen Display Index
For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.
Operation References
TAPE-CAMERA mode
p. 37
p. 22
p. 54
AUT O
MA NUA L
PIC.
SCENE MENU
FULL AUTO
MAN . FO CUS
W
HITE
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPE ED
QK.
RETURN
SET
EFFECT
BAL.
RETURN
p. 20
p. 22
TAPE-VCR mode
p. 22
PLAYBACK
PIC.
M
ULTI
AUDI O DUB
AUDI O
M
OT ION
PB
EFFECT
RETURN
SET
EFFECT
FRAME
AU DI OAUDIO
p. 64
SET
p. 51
p. 52
p. 54
p. 53
p. 55
p. 56
p. 57
p. 33
p. 35
p. 35
p. 28
p. 39
p. 27
p. 37
p. 36
p. 40
p. 29
p. 30
p. 50
pp. 47, 48
p. 63
p. 64
p. 48
p. 49
p. 40
p. 84
p. 42
p. 83
p. 59
p. 59
OTHERS
OSD
DEFAULT
SOUND
T IME CODE
TC OUT
DEMO
LANGUAGE
RETURN
LCD SE T
BACKL IGHT
LCD BRI GHT
LCD COLOUR
RETURN
CLOCK SE T
DISPLAY
AREA
S UMR T I M E
SETT I NG
12H 24H/
RETURN
LCD SE T
BACKL IGHT
LCD BRI GHT
LC D COLOUR
RETURN
CLOCK SE T
DISPLAY
RETURN
MANU AL
SET
EFFECT
PIC.
SCENE MENU
FULL AUTO
MAN. F OCUS
W
HITE
BAL.
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPE ED
QK.
RETURN
30
min
+
21+21
RETURN
CAMERA
PHOTO SNAP
SNAP EFF.
DGTL Z OOM
TAPE SPEED
GUIDE
REC
16 9:
M
OT ION
RETURN
AUDIO
SET
AUD I O MODE
ZOOM MIC
W
IND
RETURN
PLAYBACK
EFFECT
PIC.
M
ULTI
AUDI O DUB
AUDI O
M
OT ION
PB
EFFECT
RETURN
OTHERS
OSD
DEFAULT
REMOTE
SOUND
T IME CODE
TC OUT
RETURN
SET
FRAME
MOD E
p. 40
p. 84
p. 83
p. 59
p. 59
p. 92
p. 15
p. 80
p. 45
pp. 16, 81
p. 83
p. 16
p. 17
p. 80
p. 45
5
CARD-CAMERA mode
p. 67
p. 22
p. 54
AUT O
MA NUA L
PIC.
SCENE MENU
FULL AUTO
MAN . FO CUS
W
HITE
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPE ED
RETURN
p. 67
SET
EFFECT
BAL.
NORMAL
p.68
CARD-VCR mode
7
89
01
p. 71
PLAYBACK
NORMAL
-
00
1
CARD
/0194
0100
2/2PAGE
MANU AL
EFFECT
PIC.
SCENE MENU
FULL AUTO
MAN. F OCUS
W
HITE
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPE ED
RETURN
CAMERA
REC MODE
SELF T IMER
SNAP EFF.
DGTL Z OOM
GUIDE
REC
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OT ION
RETURN
SET
SET
BAL.
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OSD
DEFAULT
FORMAT
SOUND
DEMO
MOD E
LANGUAGE
RETURN
LCD SE T
BACKL IGHT
LCD BRI GHT
LCD COLOUR
RETURN
CLOCK SE T
DISPLAY
AREA
SUMR
SETT I NG
12H 24H/
RETURN
TIME
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Operation References
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PLAYBACK
PIC.
SL IDE
DELETE
PROTE CT
PRI .
RETURN
SET
EFFECT
SHOW
ORDER
0100-001
00-001
CARD
01/01
01/3
NO RMA L
NORMAL
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PLAYBACK
EFFECT
PIC.
SL IDE
DELETE
PROTECT
PRI.
ORDER
RETURN
OTHERS
OSD
DEFAULT
REMOTE
SOUND
RETURN
SHOW
SET
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Note:
• See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen.
LCD SE T
BACKL IGHT
LCD BRI GHT
LC D COLOUR
RETURN
CLOCK SE T
DISPLAY
RETURN
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6
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 IS
TOO LOW.
DEW
LAMP
Displayed after
3 seconds
EJECT THE
CASSETTE.
PROTECT. TAB
TAPE END
TAPE END
DEW
LAMP
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 87).
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 10).
Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a
few hours for the dew to dry away (see
page viii).
About 10 seconds after this warning appears,
the camcorder automatically turns off.
The video heads are clogged and should be
cleaned (see page ix).
The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is
close to the end of its service life. Call your local
authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.
When the setting screen of a manual function
displays, all warnings will be indicated by F in
the centre of the LCD screen. To check the type
of warning, complete the manual setting and
return to normal screen.
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Operation References
Displayed for
5 seconds
NO
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY
CARD
FULL
NO DATA ON
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
ERROR
FORMAT
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
PROTECTED
DATA
PROTECTED
MEMORY CARD
READ 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 73) 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 70).
The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card
(see page 70).
The card is write-protected (see page 89).
You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection
setting (see page 72).
The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the
card to use it with this camcorder (see page 70).
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.
8
Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC
adapter/battery charger before use.
Note:
• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/
battery charger when charging the battery pack.
1 Connect the supplied power cord to the
Preparation
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 = mark on the battery pack
with the = 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
Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in
TAPE modes
time
Max. continuous recording
time
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
3hr.
Charging
Battery
pack
BT-L225
BT-L445
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 21) and other
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.
• The charging time and recording time may
vary depending on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery pack.
• The maximum recording and playback time will
increase somewhat when you leave the battery
on the charger for 1 hour extra after the
CHARGE indicator turns off.
• See page 90 for more information on using the
battery pack.
Caution:
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
approx.
1hr. 20min.
approx.
2hr. 20min.
Max. continu-
ous playback
time
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
3hr.
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when
the battery is 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.
9
Attaching and Removing
the Battery Pack
Power switch
Attaching the Battery Pack
1 Make sure that the Power
switch is set to OFF.
Removing the Battery Pack
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2 Rotate the monitor section of the
camcorder (1), then press the power
source release (2). Slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow and
take it out (3).
Preparation
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).
Power source
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.
10
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 and DC cable.
Caution:
• The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is
specially designed for use with this camcorder,
and should not be used as a power supply for
Preparation
other camcorders.
1 Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2 Align the notch on the side of the DC
cable connecting plate with the = mark
on the camcorder (1), and slide the
connecting plate in the direction of the
arrow completely until it locks into place
(2).
DC cable connecting plate
3 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC
OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect
the supplied power cord to the AC
adapter, and insert the AC plug into a
power outlet.
• The POWER indicator on the AC adapter
lights up, and the camcorder is supplied
power.
Note:
• When using the AC adapter/battery charger to
power the camcorder, it cannot be used to
charge the battery pack.
Removing the DC cable from the
camcorder
Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder
(1), then press the power source release (2).
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow and take it out (3).
Power source
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 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.
• The supplied DC cable is designed for use only
with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger.
Do not use it with the other equipment, as this
may damage the cable or the equipment.
To power
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POWER indicator
outlet
Inserting and Removing a
Cassette
Inserting a Cassette
1 Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
• 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
E
AV
S
REC
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 a Cassette
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Cautions:
• Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except
when pressing the W mark to close it.
• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down
when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It
may damage the tape.
• Remove the cassette if you will not use the
camcorder for a long period of time.
• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder
in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of
the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this
happens, repeat the insertion procedure.
• Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the
cassette compartment door.
Notes:
• If the battery power is too low, you may not be
able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one.
• See page 87 for more information on the video
cassette tapes intended for use with this
camcorder.
12
Preparation
Inserting and Removing a
Card
You can use an SD Memory Card (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (only
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still images.
Inserting a Card
1 Make sure that the Power
Preparation
switch is set to OFF.
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.
Removing a Card
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 86).
• The MultiMediaCard supplied with VL-NZ10 is
preformatted for immediate use.
• See pages 88 and 89 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.
Label
Clipped corner
4 Close the card slot cover.
13
Installing the Lithium
Batteries
Installing the Memory Battery
A lithium battery is used to store the memory of
the date and time settings.
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
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.
Removing the lithium battery
Perform steps 1 and 2 above,
then lift out the battery from the
battery holder.
Installing the Battery to Remote
Control (Only supplied with VLNZ10)
A lithium battery is used to power the remote
control unit.
1 Hold the remote control
facing down, and pull
out the battery holder
while pressing the tab
toward the centre.
Ta b
2 Insert the lithium battery into the battery
holder with the H side of the battery
facing the m side of the holder.
H side
m mark
3 Insert the battery holder back into
position.
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.
Preparation
14
Preparation
Selecting the Language for
the On-screen Display
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
This camcorder allows you to choose English,
German or French as the on-screen display
language.
Preparation
MENU button
Power switch
SET button
Operation button
Setting the Language
When using the camcorder for the first time,
select your on-screen display language by
following the steps below.
1 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
• The language selection
screen appears.
Lock button
2 Press l or m on the operation button
to select the desired language, then
press the SET button.
LANGUAGE
ENGLI SH
DEUTSCH
Ç
AIS
FRAN
Changing the Language
1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.
2 Press l or m on the operation button
to select I, then press the SET button.
3 Press l or m to select “LANGUAGE”
(“SPRACHE” or “LANGUE”), then press
the SET button.
• The language selection screen appears.
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OSD
DEFAULT
SOUND
T IME CODE
TC OUT
DEMO
MOD E
LA NGUAGE
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LANGUAGE
ENGLI SH
DEUTSCH
Ç
FRAN
ENGLI SH
AIS
4 Press l or m to select the desired
language, then press the SET button.
• The menu screen displays in the
language selected.
SPRAC HE
ENGLI SH
DEUTSCH
Ç
AIS
FRAN
SONSTI GES
OSD
VORGABEN
TON
T IME CODE
TC AUS
DEMO -BE TR.
SPRACHE
Ü
ZUR
DEUTSCH
CK
15
AUT O
5 Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
Note:
• The English, German and French portions
of this operation manual are based on the
use of on-screen displays in their respective languages. The portions of this manual
in other languages, however, are based on
the use of English on-screen displays.
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