Sharp VL-NZ150U, VL-NZ100U Owner’s Manual

ThankyouforpurchasingthiscamcorderfromSHARP.
Thecamcorderwillenhanceyourhomevideoenjoymentandallowyoutocapturethose

specialmoments.Pleasereadthisoperationmanualtofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe
camcorder'sfeatures,sothatyouwillgetthemostoutofit.Thevideotechniquessectionwill

helpyoufullyenjoythemanyfeaturesthiscamcorderoffers,andexpandyourvideoworld.

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

I WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, I

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the
unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying

this unit.

CAUTION

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

If the AC adapter is misplaced or
needs to be replaced, obtain the
same type of adapter from a SHARP
service center of your dealer.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small
amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environ-
mental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.

WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-

tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.

iNFORMATiON
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-
terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Sharp Camcorder

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP

CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY)

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice
versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when young children install

batteries backwards. Warn children notto take out batteries or install them. Parents

should install the lithium battery in the camcorde_

COPYRIGHTWARNING: It isthe intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the

NOTE
The camcorder's LCD panel is a very high technology product with more than 120,000 thin-film tran-

sistors*, 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 your camcorder's performance.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

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in the United States and/or other countries.

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

- All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

holders.

copyright laws of the Unked States and that prior permission be ob-

tained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

iMPORTANT SA

1.

Read Instructions All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions The safety and
operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings All warnings on the
product and in the operating instruc-

tions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions All operating and
use instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleaning UnpkJg this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use 11.

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.

Attachments Do not use attachments
not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

7.

Water and Moisture Do not use this
product near water for example, near

a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or 12.
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near

a swimming pool; and the like.

8.

Accessories Do not place this product
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or

_J_'__ _"_" _ ¢/ serious damage

_ Use only with a

or table recommended by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

g.

A product and cart ._

moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces

combination should be _ 14.
may cause the product

and cart combination to overturn.

10.

Ventilation Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and

to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheat-

ing, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings

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adult, and

_1

cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, 13.

should never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

similar surface. This product should not

be placed in
a bulk-in

installation
such as a

bookcase or
rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.

Power Sources This product should
be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your

product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to

the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization This product

may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

Power-Cord Protection Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at
pkJgs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the

product.
Lightning For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

15.PowerLinesAnoutsideantenna
systemshouldnotbelocatedinthe

vicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorother
electriclightorpowercircuks,orwhere

itcanfallintosuchpowerlinesor
circuits.Wheninstallinganoutside

antennasystem,extremecareshould
betakentokeepfromtouchingsuch

powerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith
themmightbefatal.

16.OverloadingDonotoverloadwall
outlets,extensioncords,orintegral

conveniencereceptaclesasthiscan
resukinariskoffireorelectricshock.

17.ObjectandLiquidEntryNeverpush
objectsofanykindintothisproduct

throughopenings
astheymaytouch

dangerous
voltagepointsor

short-outparts
thatcouldresultin

afireorelectricshock.Neverspillliquid
ofanykindontheproduct.

18.ServicingDonotattempttoservice
thisproductyourselfasopeningor

removingcoversmayexposeyouto
dangerousvoltageorotherhazards.

Referallservicingtoqualifiedservice
personnel.

19.DamageRequiringServiceUnplug
thisproductfromthewalloutletand

referservicingtoqualifiedservice
personnelunderthefollowingcondi-

tions:
a.Whenthepower-supplycordorplug

isdamaged,

b.Ifliquidhasbeenspilled,orobjects

havefallenintotheproduct,

c. Iftheproducthasbeenexposedto

rainorwater,

d.Iftheproductdoesnotoperate

normallybyfollowingtheoperating
instructions.Adjustonlythose
controlsthatarecoveredbythe

operatinginstructionsasanim-
properadjustmentofothercontrols

mayresultindamageandwilloften
requireextensiveworkbyaqualified

techniciantorestoretheproductto
itsnormaloperation,

e.Iftheproducthasbeendroppedor

damagedinanyway,and

f. Whentheproductexhibitsadistinct

changeinperformancethis
indicatesaneedforservice.

20.ReplacementPartsWhenreplacement
partsarerequired,besuretheservice

technicianhasusedreplacementparts
specifiedbythemanufacturerorhave

thesamecharacteristicsastheoriginal

part.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay
resultinfire,electricshock,orother

hazards.

21.SafetyCheckUponcompletionofany

serviceorrepairstothisproduct,ask
theservicetechniciantoperformsafety

checkstodeterminethattheproductis

inproperoperatingcondition.

22.WallorCeilingMountingTheproduct

shouldbemountedtoawallorceiling
onlyasrecommendedbythemanufac-

turer.

23.HeatTheproductshouldbesituated

awayfromheatsourcessuchas

radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or

otherproducts(includingamplifiers)
thatproduceheat.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual
further for details on these and other

functions of your camcorder.

1 Attach the battery pack on the

2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet

Power switch

T° p°vver °u_rt Charge indicator _ [_-//_i _

Make sure that the Power
switch is set to OFF.

Align the m mark on the side of the
battery pack with the B mark on the

camcorder (_), and slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow

completely until it locks into place (2:).

3 Remove the DC plug from the DC input

camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFR

(_), then insert the DC plug into the DC

input jack (21).

,, The charge indicator lights up.

DC input jack

_,The charge indicator turns off when the

battery is charged.

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

Attachthepowersourcetothe YeucarluseanSDMemoryCardora
camcorder,thenslidethecassette MulfiMediaCardforstoringstillimages.

compartmentdoorreleaseandopenthe
cassettecompartmentdoor. 1 MakesurethatthePowerswitchisset
,,Afterconfirmationsound,thecassette toOFR

holderextendsandopensautomatically.2 Slidethecardslotcoverreleaseand

Cassettecompartment openthecardslotcoverinthedirection

doorrelease ofthearrow.

Cardslotcoverrelease

Insertacommerciallyavailablecassette i
fullywiththewindowfacingoutwards, _',I
andwiththeerasureprotecttabfacing
upwards.

Erasureprotecttab 3

Insertacardintotheslotasshown
below,andpushitinasfarasitwillgo.

Write-protect

switch X

Pressthe_ markgentlyuntilthe
cassetteholderclicksintoplace.

,,Afterconfirmationsound,thecassette

holderretractsautomatically.

"_" mark

Waitforthecassetteholdertofully
retract.Closethecompartmentdoorby

pressingthecenteruntilitclicksinto
place.

Clipped corner

4

Close the card slot cover.

Note:
o You cannot use a SmartMedia TM card or

Memory Stick TM media, in this operation
manual, "card" refers to the SD Memory Card
or the MultiMediaCard.

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Quick Operation Guide

REC START/STOPbutton

Power Zoom control/Volume control

_I_I STILL button

Operation button I

Media Selection switch

Power switch

1

Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

2

Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.

Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.

,, The picture from the lens now displays.

Zooming

Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele-
photo) or W (_) (wide angle) side.

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 <. (or >) on the Operation button

to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the
desired point.

Lock button

4 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

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4

Press A to begin playback.

To stop playback
Press v'.

Volume Control

Push tile Volume control to the + or she to
increase (_) or decrease (_) the volume.

Volume control

1 Insert a card into the camcorder.

2 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
,, The picture from the lens now displays.

Number of shots taken/remaining

I

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

_ --=-_/01 I

AUTO "_,

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 6 mark. then the

camcorder locks the focus.

Press the STILL button fully to begin

recording.

AUTO

NORMAL I

CARD

9/01

NORMAL

Lock button

CK 100-0010

NORMAL PAGE!__

Page number/total thumbnail pages

3

Press <, >, :/ or /,, on the Operation
button to move the selection frame to

the desired image.

_ PLAYBACK

NORMAL

4

Press the SET button.

* The selected image displays in full-

screen.

SET

100-0001

PAGE1/2

Image file name

* The D indicator flashes red while data

is being recorded on the card, and
returns to white when recording
completes.

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Supplied Accessories

For VL-NZ100

Standardqife

battery pack

BT-L225D*

AA battery x 2

Lens hood

GCOVA1870TASA

For VL-NZ150

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L225D*

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Wrist strap

UBNDT0145TASA

Extended-life
battery pack

BT=L445[_*

Audio/video cable
QCNW- 1979TAZZ

Tripod adapter

GDAI=A001WJZZ

AC adapter

UADP-0339TAZZ*

Lens cap

GCOVH 1296TASA

SD Memory Card

VL=NZ100:8 MB

VL=NZ150:16 MB

USB driver

CDSKA0081TA01

The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in
the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas, the part numbers

may be different. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the supplied AC adapter and
battery pack.

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USB cable

QCNW-A338WJZZ

Remote control

RRMCG0084TASA

Optional Accessories

Standard=life

battery pack

BT-L225D

Note:
o The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.

For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and
Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http:l/www.sharp-usa.com).

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L445D

Precautions

• When the camcorder is not in use, remem-
ber 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 record-

ing 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 differ-

ent direction until the picture returns to nor-

mal.

• Avoid magnetic sources, r_----_--___.
Using the camcorder near
strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or other
magnetic sources may ad-

versely affect recorded im-
ages.

• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture dete-

rioration.

- Avoid shocks and drop-
ping.

Do not drop or otherwise
subject the camcorder to

hard shocks or strong vibra-

tions. Bumping or striking the

unit during recording will

generate noise in the re-
corded image.

• Avoid placing the _ j,/'--z.<_

camcorder in close

proximity to lighting

equipment.
The heat from incan- r7 ____..

descent lights may de- _

form the camcorder, or
cause it to malfunction.

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- Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on

commercial flights or in other sensitive ar-
eas.

- Be aware of the temperature and humidity.
You can use your camcorder at 32°F to 104°F

(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 sun-
light, 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 mil- \

dew to form on
the lenses. Be

sure to keep the
unit in a well-

ventilated Ioca- _s-
tion.

- Some small, portable tri-
pods may be difficult to at-

tach and may not be sturdy
enough to support your

camcotder. Be sure to use
only a strong, stable tripod.

• When using your
camcorder in a cold envi-

ronment, the LCD monitor screen often ap-
pears less bright immediately after the

power is turned on.This is not a malfunc-

tion.To prevent the camcorder from be-
coming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a

blanket, etc.).

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Contents

I Operation References Part Names .................................................................... 11

Preparation

Basic Operations

f

Useful Features Using the Menu Screens .............................................. 26

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

Warnhg 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

Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display ..... 15

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 16

Attaching the Lens Hood ............................................. 17

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................................. 17

Ushg the Lens Cap ..................................................... 17

Tips on Recordhg 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

Volume Control ............................................................. 23

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

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

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

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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

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Contents

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Useful 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-bk 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

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Advanced Features

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

Edkklg .......................................................................... 48

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

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

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

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

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

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f

Digital Still Camera
Features

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 PJayback ................................................... 67

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

Turning off the Confirmatiorl Sound ............................. 6g|

UsefuJ Information ........................................................ 70|

Demonstration Mode ................................................... 79|

I Appendix

Before Requesting Service .......................................... 80|

Specifications .............................................................. 82).., ...........................

"Guia de operacion rapids en espanol ..................................................................... 83

,,Visualizaciones en pantaHa en espaFiol ................................................................... 91

"Affichages sur ecran en francais .............................................................................. g3

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Fordetailsontheuseofeachpart,refertothepagenumberindicatedinbrackets.

Stereomicrophone

DCinputjack
[ppo10,11]

Cassetteholder[po12]

Cassettecompartmentdoor[p.12]

Cassettecompartmentdoorrelease[p.12]

Lithiumbattery

compartmentdoor

[p.14]

DVterminal
[pp.50,51]

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PowerZoomWideangle/
Telephotocontrol[p.21]/
VOLumecontrol[p.23]

-Media Selection
switch (TAPE/

CARD selection
switch) [p. 19]

Operation button

LCD monitor

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OperationReferences

RECord START/STOP
button [p. 20]

BRIGHTER button

GAMMA/

[pp. 29, 30, 40]

FADE button

[p. 31]

SET

[p. 26]

Remote sensor

[p. 38]

STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55]

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

Speaker

MENU button [lop. 6, 26] , Card slot cover

MANUAL button [p. 13]

[p. 6]

Battery release [p. 9]

Wrist strap loop

[p. 17]

Tripod adapter socket

[p. 33]

Battery mounting surface
[p. 9]

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Fordetailsontheuseofeachfunction,refertothepagenumberindicated.

•_ TAPE-CAM ERA mode

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_.32

_.27

_.36
_.34

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p. 37

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p. 15

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Operation References

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p. 22 111 / 80

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Note:
, See page 26 for procedures or] how to display the desired screen.

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_anua| scveens

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

-t_ AUTO_ (p.FOcus42)setting screen

MANUAL button

On-screen indicators on/off

Eachtime you pressthe MENU button, the screen
changes as shown below.

*The example screens shown areforTAPE-CAMERA

mode.

4,

(p. 43)

Exposure setting screen

4,

AUTO_ White(p.44)balance screen

screen

AUTO _ 30rain Normal

Indicators on

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MENU button

AUTO

Menu screen

4,

@ Indicators off

Operation References

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

I NSERT ..r_\_,-_ There is no video cassette in the camcorder.

A CASSETTE. !,_-V-\_! Insert a cassette (see page 12).

EJ ECT THE EJECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be

CASSETTE. CASSETTE. removed (see page 12).

CASSETTE NOT ........ ' .... The erasure protect tab on the video cassette

RECOROABLE ........... , preventing recording (see page 72).

THE TAPE TAI_E ' I:NI) Thetapeisabouttoend. Preparea new

ENOS SOON ........ cassette (see page 12).

CHANGE THE The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a

PROTECT. TAB has been slid to the record-protect position,

CASSETTE. TAPE END newcassette(seepage12).

BAT T ERY I S "" ' " The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a

TOO LOW. _,\q -

fully charged battery pack (see page 9).

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a

few hours for the dew to dry away (see

DEW b FW page76).

" ' " About 10 seconds after this warning appears,

, , The video heads are dogged and should be

0 "Q cleaned (see page 77).

LAMP LAMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local

, _, _,, oamoorder transfers data through the USB

USB [_0_ _-I USB I_,O_ D cable. Use the AC adapter or fullyoharged

the camcorder automatically turns off.

The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is

authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.

The battery is aJmost depleted when the

battery pack as the power source (see pages 9-
11, 66).

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NO

MEMORYCARD

MEMORY CARD The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.

FUL L Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a

NO DATA ON The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can
MEMORY CARD recognize.

The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is

properly inserted (see page 13).

new one (see page 13).

MEMORYCARD The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is

ERROR not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this

FORMAT The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card

MEMORY CARD (see page 58).

MEMORY CARD The card is wrke-protected (see pages 13, 74).

PROTECTED

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

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

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

Note:

o : indicates a flashing display.

camcorder (see page 58).

Attaching

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Power switch

i

Make sure that the Power
switch is set to OFR

Align the m mark on the side of the
battery pack with the ,=,,, mark on the

camcorder (_), 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 OFR

2 Rotate the monitor section of the

camcorder (_), then press the battery

release (_). Slide the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow and take it out

(3).

Cautions:
,, BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK
AND TURNTHE 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.

1 Attachthebatterypackonthe

camcorder,andmakesurethatthe
PowerswitchissettoOFR

2 PlugtheACadapterintoapoweroutlet

(_),theninserttheDCplugintotheDC
inputjack(21).

,,Thechargeindicatorlightsup.

DCinputjack

T°p°wer;utleAl_t Charge ,r_ie!tor_ _L_ /_otII_

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

3 Remove the DC plug from the DC input

jack, then remove the AC adapter from

the power outlet.

Charging time and maximum continu-
ous recording and playback times in

TAPE modes

Notes:
" Charge the battery pack between 50°F and

86°F (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.

" See page 75 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.

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:

Fully charge the battery pack.

2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,

and set the Power switch to CAMERA

without inserting a cassette. Allow the

battery power to fully discharge by leaving
it on the camcorder until the camcorder

power automatically turns off.

s Remove the battery pack and store it

between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C).

BT-L225 approx, approx, approx.

BT-L445 3hr.30min. 3hr. 3hr.

2hr. lhK30min. lhK30min.

approx, approx, approx.

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Preparation

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.

.................................................................1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFR

Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet
(_), then insert the DC plug into the DC

input jack (21).

- The camcorder is supplied power.

DC inputjlck

Note:
o When using the AC adapter to power the

camcorder, the battery pack is not charged.

Cautions:
o 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.

o Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter

if you will not use the camcorder for a long
period of time.

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Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

Lock button

inserting

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

Insert a commercially available cassette
fully with the window facing outwards,

and with the erasure protect tab facing

upwards.

Press the _ mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
,, After confirmation sound, the cassette

holder retracts automatically.

door release

Erasure protect tab

"81mliZil" mark

4

Wait for the cassette holder to fully

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

place.

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 _ 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

You can use an SD Memory Card or a

MultiMediaCard for storing still images.

Remeving

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card
('r) and pull the card straight out (_) as shown

below.

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inserting

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1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFR

Slide the card slot cover release and
open the card slot cover in the direction

of the arrow.

Insert a card into the slot as shown
below, and push it in as far as it will go.

Close the card slot cover.

Card slot cover release

Clipped corner

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 (D indicator
flashes during recording). This may delete the

recorded image or damage the card.

Abeut the wFite.pl'etect 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

Locked position

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|nsta|iing

The supplied 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 compart-
ment door.

Note:
o 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).

Pull out the lithium battery holder using
a pointed object such as the tip of a

ballpoint pen.

Lithium battery

Removing

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

i"

the battery holder.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery

REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA,
MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE

CR2025 ONLY. USE OF A DIFFERENT
BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.

FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CON-
SULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR
EMERGENCY TREATMENT.

I!_ BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-

USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY
REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-
SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

o Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or

heat the lithium battery.

o Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery

compartment clean, and then insert a new
battery.

o The lithium battery will last about one year under

normal usage.

KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY

Insert the lithium
battery into the "_" mark
battery holder with

the + side of the
battery facing the
(_) side of the

holder.

Push the battery holder back into
position. Press the _ mark gently,

then close the cassette compartment
door by pressing the center until it clicks

into place.

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Preparation

Available modes:

This camcorder allows you to choose English,
French or Spanish as the on-screen display

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language.

SET button _

Setting

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

2 Press _/ or A on the operation button

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Power switch

MENU button

Operation button

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The language selection screen appears.

to select the desired language, then
press the SET button.

Changing

1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.

2

Press _yor z1_,on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

3

Press ',/ or A to select "LANGUAGE"

("LANGUE" or "IDIOMA"), then press the
SET button.

- The language selection screen appears.

4

Press _/ or _ to select the desired
language, then press the SET button.

,, The menu screen displays in the

language selected.

@

15

AUTO

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:
" The operation procedures in the following

sections are based on using the English on-
screen displays.

Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

Example: Setting the date to June 2. 2003

(JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am
(10:30 AM).

Power switch

MENU button

Operation button

Note:
o Before performing the steps below, make sure

that the lithium battery has been instaNed (see
page 14).

1 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.

4 Press _/ or zi_to select "JUN" (month),

then press the SET button.

5

Press _/ or A to select "2" (day), then
press the SET button.

6

Press _/ or A to select"2003" (year),

then press the SET button.

7

Press _/ or ,,Ato select "10 AM" (hour),

then press the SET button.

8

Press V or z1_to select"30" (minute),

then press the SET button.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

Lock button

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press the SET button.

SET

9 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:
o If tile date and time have been set, the SETTING

1 screen (6) appears in step 2. Select
"SETTING" in the CLOCK SET screen (C_)) using

the Operation button and SET button.

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Preparation

Changing to the 24-hour Time
Mode

1 After performing step 8 above, press _/

or A to select "12H/24H', then press the

SET button.

2 Press _7or A to select"24H", then

press the SET button.

3 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:
o The date and time, once set, are internally

recorded even when not displayed on the
screen.

o The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within five minutes.

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

Lp loop

Caution:
o Do not swing the camcorder by the strap.

Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown
below.

(_:

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:

o The lens cap can still be attached on top of the

lens hood.

o Filters and other accessories cannot be attached

on the top of the lens hood.

17

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.

To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with an upright posture
and steady hand to prevent a shaky image.

Ho|ding the camcorder

Place your right thumb close to the REC
START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.

Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the

left side of the screen.

Basic posture

Take care not to _=_!_

cover the lens or t_J
microphone with _ Place your elbows

your finger. _. against your sides

I II I Balanceyour

_,__ weight on both

_ legs.

Shooting from a high angle

Turn the LCD monitor so that the ._

screen faces downward. 1"-_

Shooting from a low angle

the screen faces upward.
Turn the LCD monitor so that

18

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video
camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as

a digkal still camera for recording and playing back still images
on cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be
set before starting any operation.

Camcorder modes

Power switch

Media Selection switch

TAPE-CAMERA mode

For recording motion and still images on a

tape.

"1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.

Lock button

CARD-CAMERA mode

For recording still images on a

card.

Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.

Lock button

TAPE-VCR mode

For playing back or editing motion and still

images recorded on a tape.

"1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power
switch to VCR.

Lock button

CARD=VCR mode
For playing back still images recorded on a

card.

Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power

switch to VCR.

Lock buEon

Note:
o To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Caution:

" Do not change the carncorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or

playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or card.

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Available mode:

TAPE=CAMERA

- Before you start recording, perform the
operations described on pages 9 through 18
to prepare your camcorder for recording.

REC START/STOP button

Media Selection switch

1

Remove the lens cap.

2

Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.

Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.

- The picture from the lens now displays.

- The camcorder is now ready to record
(Recording Standby mode).

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.
Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters
Recording Standby mode.

@

PAUSE

,1,

@

To turn the power off
Set the Powerswitch to OFFwithout pressing

the Lock button.

Notes:
o Battery power is consumed in Recording

Standby mode. Turn off the power ifyou will not
be recording again soon.

o If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby

mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, the power will automatically turn off to

save battery power and to protect the tape from
being damaged. To resume recording, set the

Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
(The camcorder will make a confirmation sound
when it is left in Recording Standby mode for

about 4 minutes.)

Maximum continuous recording and
actual recording times in TAPE-CAM-

ERA mode

Lock button

Note:
o If "AUTO" is not displayed at this time, set

the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page

44).

Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.

REC

,k

!

BT=L225 1hr. gOmin. 50rain.

BT=L445 3hr. 1hr. 40min.

Note:
e 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.

approx, approx.

approx, approx.

2O

Basic Operations
Camera Recording

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically

changing your position.

When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge
the subject up to 10x.

'T_oorni}_gi n (when you want te cen!eJr\_

attention on the subFect) /J

Wide

angle

Zooming out (when you want tO

includes the surroundings)

Zooming in
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-

photo) side to get a close-up view ('1).
Zooming out
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide

angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

®

Power Zoom control -- __.

Zoom range indicator _'<_ _---_II_-_'__t

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,
which is designed to focus on most types of
subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder

automatically focuses on the subject in the
center of the scene. Always keep the subject in
the center of the scene.

Notes:

, If no subject is in the center of the scene, the

focus area wifl expand and the subject nearest
the center wifl be focused on.

,, If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will

automatically zoom out until a subject comes
into the frame.

,, Auto Focus may not work in the situations

described on page 42. In these situations, use
the manual focus function.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images
of small objects such as flowers and insects, or

make title frames for your videos. When you
want to record a magnified image of a subject
which is within approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) of

the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead,
zoom out all the way by pushing the Power

Zoom control to the W side, and then move the
camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain

the desired angle of view. The camcorder will
automatically focus on the subject when the
lens is set for the widest angle.

, The zoom range indicator shows you the current

zoom setting.

, The zoom speed depends on how far you push

the Power Zoom control.

Notes:
, The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming

in on subjects within 5 feet (1.5 m). The
camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is

able to focus on the subject.

,, See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom.

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P°ntr_rl z°°m

Note:
, When you are recording a macro shot, be sure

that the subject receives sufficient iflumination.

Availablemode:

TAPE=CAMERA

Available modes:

All modes

When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator
displays the approximate remaining tape time

in minutes.

ording

Notes:
, The remaining recording time indicator

appears when the on-screen indicators turns

on,

, The remaining recording time indicator

appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC
START/STOP button to begin recording.

, The remaining recording time indicator only

shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies
slightly depending on the length of tape used.

(This function is based on the DVM60 tape
standard.)

When the remaining recording time reaches 1

minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.

THE TAPE

ENDS SOON.

$ Lessthanl min.

TAPE END

When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, the remaining

battery power indicator is displayed. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning

indicator appears. Replace the battery pack.

Remaining battery
power indicator

I_(Red)

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

Notes:
, The remaining battery power indicator

appears when the on-screen indicators turns
on,

, Use the remaining battery power indicator only

as an approximate indication.

, The remaining battery power indicator may

change to either a higher or lower level if you set
the Power switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA or VCR.

, In cold environments, the red remaining battery

power indicator may appear sooner.

, Use of the zoom functions when the warning

indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder
to suddenly lose power.

Warning indicator

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CHANGE THE

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TAPE END

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Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy
playback monitor. Nothing needs to be

connected, allowing instant on-screen play-
back with the sound through the builtqn

speaker.

Media Selection switch

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1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

Operation button

To stop playback

Press v'.

To turn the power off

Set tile Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.

Note:
,, The tape is automatically rewound when

playback reaches the end of the tape.

Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,
push the Volume control to the + or side to
increase (i) or decrease (_) the volume.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to
VCR.

Lock button

3 Press < (or >) on the Operation button

to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the
desired point.

4 Press A to begin playback.

Note:

o Ifyou press the REC START/STOP button in

TAPE-VCR mode, the "_" mark appears and
the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

Ifyou do not intend to record, press ,/ to turn

the "@" mark off, then press /., to begin
playback. This will ensure your previous
recording is not erased (see pages 49, 51).

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The volume level indicator will appear orsthe
LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the

Volume control is released, the volume level
indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.

Volume control

IIHIIBBBD VOLUME

Decrease _ Increase

[

Speaker

Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

The video search function makes it easy to
search for a desired scene on the tape.

Searching for a Scene Near

the Current Tape Position

1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,

press > (or <) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards (or
reverses).

2 When you find the scene, press /,, to

return to normal playback.

Searching for a Scene Far from

the Current Tape Position

1 During fast forward (or rewind) in TAPE-

VCR mode, press and hold > (or <) on
the Operation button.

,, The fast forward (or rewind) picture

displays.

If the scene is still rather far from the
current tape position, release the

Operation button to normal fast forward
(or rewind).

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you

find the scene.

The still function allows you to pause playback
in TAPE-VCR mode.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press A
on the Operation button.

@ ,,

To return to normal playback, press A again.

Notes:

o The sound is off in Still mode.
o To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode
for more than 5 minutes.

4 Press /,, to begin normal playback.

Notes:
o The sound is off during search.

o You may experience picture noise during search.

This is not a malfunction.

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Basic Operations
Playback

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to

allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

Open the jack cover on the camcorder
(see page 2).

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2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video
cable, as shown.

Caution:

,, Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and

other equipment to be used are turned off
before making any connections. Picture

noise or malfunction may occur if any of the
above is left on while making a connection.

3

Turn on the TV and set it to the "AV" or
"VIDEO" channel. (See the operation

manual of your TV.)

- When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn
on the VCR and set it to the "AV" or

"LINE" input channel. Operate the TV as
you normally do to view the signal from
the VCR. (See the operation manuals of
your TV and VCR.)

4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder

to VCR, and begin playback (see page

23).

Notes:
e If your TV or VCR []as only one audio input jack,

use the white plug for the audio connection on
the TV or VCR.

o Close the jack cover after use.

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Yellow: To video input jack

I

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To AV jack

.,_,,,,.:The arrow shows the signal flow.

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Use the menu screens to adjust the various
camcorder settings.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

MENU button i i

Operation button

Set to the desired
camcorder mode

(see page 19).
* See pages 4 and 5

for the menu items
you can select in

each camcorder
mode.

Lock button

• Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the
DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

Example

Note:
o The menu screen does not appear during

recording.

3

Press V or A on the Operation button
to select the desired menu screen (¢_),
then press the SET button.

Example

• You can press >, instead of the SET

button.

4

Press V or /, to select the desired

menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press
the SET button.

Example

• You can press >-, instead of the SET

button.

5 Press V or Zs to select the desired

menu setting, then press the SET

button.

• You can press >, klstead of the SET

button.

• To adjust another menu item. press v' or

..A,to select "RETURN" and press the

SET button, then perform steps 3 to 5.

To turn off the menu screen

Press the MENU button.
Notes:

o Certain menu items are common to a]]

camcorder modes. If the BEEPmenu kem, for
example, is set to "OFF" in TAPE-CAMERA

mode, it will be automaticaNy set to "OFF" in
other modes.

,, The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within five minutes.

,, Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

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Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

This function helps you decide on the size of

the subject occupying the screen. Select one

of five recording guides.

- Types

Cross: A cross mark at

the center of the

screen for placirlg the
subject at the center.

Focus: Focus brackets

for guiding you to the

[]

focus area.

Turning on the recording guide

o The example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

2

Press V or L on the operation button
to select e,_, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"GUIDE", then

press the SET button.

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F

F

L

L

Landscape: Grid lines

dividing the screen
into 9 areas to help

you with the horizontal

and vertical composi-

tion.

Snapshot: For captur-

ing a small group of
friends irl a frame with

surrounding back-
ground.

Portrait: Green frame

fitting a full=body view
and yellow frame
fitting an upper-body

view.

4 Press V or _:_,to select"ON", then press

the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Selecting the recordiug guide

Press v' or ?, on the Operation button. _/_

@

To turn off the recording guide

Select "OFF" in step 4 above, then press the
SET button.

Note:
o When using manual focus, you cannot

change the recording guide,

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Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

You can select three different zoom ranges: 1

10× (optical zoom), 1040× (digital zoom) or
10 300x (digital zoom). The digital zoom

allows you to record powerful close-up pictures
with the same operation as normal zooming.

Notes:

o The digital zoom is in addition to the optical

zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range
of 1 300×.

, As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture

quality decreases when higher digital zoom
settings are used.

1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.

2

Press V or /,_on the operation button
to select ¢Pl, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"DGTL ZOOM"
then press the SET button.

The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed
during digital zooming.

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Dgta zoom nd cator

To use optical zoom only
Select "OFF"in step 4 above.

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Press V or A to select "40" or"300",
then press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

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Useful features
Camera Recording

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

When the subject is backlit, the image will

appear dark if it is recorded normally. The
gamma brightness compensation function

improves the picture by increasing the
brightness of the subject while leaving the
brighter portion of the image unaffected.

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRiGHTER button again.

- The [] indicator appears.

GAMMA /

BRIGHTER

Note:
o When the [] indicator is displayed, the

background will become slightly brighter.

T; f

GAMMA/BRIGHTER
button

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in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

- "GAMMA" appears, indicating that Gamma
Brightness Compensation is now working.

GAMMA/
BRIGHTER

9,

To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen-

sation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
"GAMMA" disappears.

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Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

When you are recording in a dark or poorly

illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on

the screen. Use the gain-up function to record

a brighter picture.

Note:
o At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT"

will not appear. The gain=up function cannot be
used in this case.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER
button

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

- "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-

up function is now working.

GAMMA/
BRIGHTER

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The _]_[Y indicator appears.

GAMMA/
BRIGHTER

To cancel the gain-up function

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
"GAMMA" disappears.

Notes:
e You may experience some picture noise in Gain-

up mode, which increases when the 'q[X[/
displays.

o When the _ indicator displays, you may get

a shadow image behind a subject that is moving
around a lot.

o Fine brightness adjustments are possible when

using manual exposure (see page 43).

,, Gain-up wiI] cancel if you aim the camcorder in a

bright location.

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Useful Features
Camera Recording

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

The fade function allows you to gradually bring

the image and sound in or out at the beginnklg

or end of a scene for creating scene transi-

tions. This is especially effective in creating a

dramatic change in scenery.

RECSTART/STOP button

FADEbutton

2 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.
,, The picture turns white, and the image

and sound fade in.

=@

3

Press the REC START/STOP button at
the point where you wish to stop

recording.

,, The image and sound fade out as the

picture gradually turns white. The

camcorder then returns to Recording
Standb\ mode.

REC

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1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

FADE button.
,, "FADE" appears.

FADE

Fade in

Fade out

To cancel Fade mode

Press the FADE button again in Recording
Standby mode.

To use Fade Out only

1 During camera recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, press the FADE button
to display "FADE".

2 Press the REC START/STOP button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

Note:
" Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade

Out.

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Available mode:

TAPE=CAMERA

Available mode:

TAPE=CAMERA

If while playing back your tape you want to
quickly return to the last recorded scene and

start recording again, use the quick return
function.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

In Recording Standby mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

3

Press V or A on the operation button
to select 6, then press the SET button.

4

Press y or A to select "QK. RETURN",
then press the SET button.

SET

Press v or A to select "START", then
press the SET button.

,, "SEARCH" flashes, and the tape begins

fast forwarding or rewinding to the end
of the last recorded scene.

_iI_SE ARC H_,

,, When the tape reaches the end of the

last recorded scene, "FINISHED" is
displayed, and the camcorder enters

Recording Standby mode.

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

Notes:

" To cancel the quick return function while

"SEARCH" is flashing, press the SET button

twice.

, Quick return will not work if you remove the

cassette and reload it after recording or if
nothing has been recorded since loading.

The edit search function lets you search,
without switching from TAPE-CAMERA mode to
TAPE-VCR mode. for the point on the tape

where you wish to start recording next.

Operation button

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2

In Recording Standby

mode, press and hold
down < (reverse edit

search) or :> (forward
edit search) on the
Operation button.

3

When you find the point where you want
to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

o The sound is off during search.
o Forward edit search is performed at the same

speed as normal playback, and reverse edit
search at 5.5 times the normal playback.

o You may experience picture noise during reverse

edit search.

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Useful Features
Camera Recording

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

You can record continuous still images of

subjects.
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

In Recording Standby mode, sT_
press the STILL button fully.

- A still image of the subject is
displayed.

Press the REC START/
STOP button.

- The still image of the
subject will be recorded.

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Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using
a tripod with the camcorder.

Align the tripod adapter with the tripod
adapter socket on the bottom of the

camcorder, then rotate as shown below.

Tripod adapter socket

Tn od socket t_,,-_ I

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To cancel the still image

Press tile STILL button fully.
Notes:

oStill Recording can also be used during

recording by pressing the STILL button fully.

oThe picture quality in Still Recording function will

be slightly lower than normal pictures.

2 Attach tripod to tripod socket.

Note:
o You cannot use the supplied tripod adapter, if

the alignment pin is not retractable.

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Available mode:

TAPE=CAMERA

The wide screen function lets you record
scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie

shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the
picture are masked with black bands to
produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

16:9.

Normal screen Wide screen

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

2

Press V or A on the operation button
to select r';h, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"16:9", then
press the SET button.

Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

The digkal image stabilization (DIS) function
allows you to stabilize the image by electroni-

cally compensating for relatively minor image
shaking that is often annoying in close-up
shots.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

2

Press V or /,, on the operation button

to select rWq,then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"DIS", then
press the SET button.

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Press V or A to select"ON", then press
the SET button.

,, The picture is displayed with the top and

bottom portions masked.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To return to normal screen
Select "OFF" instep 4 above.

4 Press V or _, to select"ON", then press

the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

,, The DIS indicator only appears when the

on-screen indicators are turned on.

DIS indicator

To cancel DiS function

Select "OFF" in step 4 above. The £_ indicator
will disappear.

Notes:

" The DIS function cannot compensate for

excessive image shaking.

e When image shaking does not occur (e.g. when

using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS
function. The picture will appear more natural
when the DIS function is off.

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Useful Features
Camera Recording

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Rotate the LCD monitor 180 ° vertically so that

the screen faces the other way and the subject

carl monitor the shot while you are recording.
If the camcorder is steadied, you can record

yourself in the scene by watching yourself on
the LCD monitor. The remote control is useful

for such occasions.

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1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE

or CARD.

Cautions:
o Do not rotate the monitor section to the self

recording position during recording or playback.

o For recording in Self Recording mode, be

sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the
lens section, if you hold the camcorder

upside down with the lens at the bottom, the
subject will be recorded upside down.

More Information on Se|f Re-
cording

o Use the remote control to begin/stop recording

on tape.

o The screen image automatically inverts when the

monitor rotation is between 135 ° and 200 °. When
the monitor section is turned back to the normal
position, the image returns to normal.

o You can play back images while the monitor is in

the self recording position. Set the camcorder to
TAPE=VCR mode. The Operation button still

retains its function as during normal playback,
for example, /,, on the Operation button works

as the Play button.

2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

3 Rotate the monitor section 180 °

vertically.
,, A mirror image of the subject displays

on the LCD monitor.

4 Begin recording.

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Available mode:

TAPE=CAMERA

This camcorder allows you to record in LP
(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately

50% more recording time with the same picture
quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)
mode.

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

2

Press V or /,, on the operation button
to select if;h, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"TAPE SPEED",
then press the SET button.

Press V or /,, to select"LP", then press
the SET button.

Notes on the use of LP mode

• To record in LP mode. be sure to use a Mini

DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode.

- Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise,
audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in
the following cases:
_hen using a tape which is not designated

for use with LP mode.

_hen a tape recorded in LP mode under

high temperature conditions is played
back.

_hen a tape recorded in LP mode with the

camcorder is played back on a Mini DV
player or camcorder from another manu-

facturer.

_hen a tape recorded in LP mode is

played back on a Mini DV player or
camcorder without an LP function.

- Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode
recording.

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menu screen.

- The long play recording mode indicator
only appears when the on-screen
indicators are turned on.

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Long play recording
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To return to SP mode

Select "SP" in step 4 above.

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Useful Features
Camera Recording

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

The camcorder normally records audio in the

12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality

audio recording, select the 16-bit audio
recording mode.

1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

2 Press _/ or ,_:,on the operation button

to select rWs, then press the SET button.

3 Press _/ or /,, to select"AUDIO MODE"

then press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

* The 16-bit audio recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-
screen indicators are turned on.

16-bit audio recording

To return to 12=bit audio recording

mode

Select "12bit" in step 4 above.

Note:
', When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio

recordings, both the dubbed and original
sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 53).

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mode indicator

Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, TAPE-VCR

Use the remote control to operate the
camcorder from a distance, such as when you
want to record yourself in a scene, or when the

camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a

VCR.

installing the Batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover.

Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/
SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles

positioned as indicated.
1 2

Place the cover.

4:

4 Press V or _1_,to select"ON", then press

the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Operating

Aim tile remote control at the remote sensor of
the camcorder, and press the control buttons to

operate.

15°

0

REW button

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1 In TAPE-VCR (or CARD-VCR) mode,

press the MENU button until the menu
screen appears.

2 Press _7or z1_,on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

3 Press V or A to select"REMOTE",

then press the SET button.

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f REC START/STOP utton

FF button

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LSTOP button'J°Lu_4E÷

VOLUME /÷ buttons

PAUSE/STILL button

Notes:
o Do not use old and new batteries together or

batteries of different brands together.

o Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to

direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as this
may prevent the remote control from operating

properly.

,, Be sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor.

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Useful Features
Playback

Available modes:

All modes

Follow the procedure below to display the date,
or both the date and time, of recording on the
screen. You can display the date and time
during both recording and playback.

oThe example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

1 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press '.7 or z1:,on the operation button

toselectC_),thenpresstheSETbutton.

4 Press _7 or z1:,to select"DISPLAY", then

pressthe SETbutton.

Notes:
o The date (or date and time) appears when the

on-screen indicators are turned on,

o Before recording, make sure that the date and

time have been correctly set. If they have not
been set, the display will be left blank when

playing back the recording. (The display will also
be left blank for unrecorded or damaged

portions of the tape.)

o In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current

date and time are displayed when the tape or
card is not being played back.

AvailabLe mode:

TAPE=VCR

This function allows you to play back images in
slow motion.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press
SLOW button (_ ) ell the remote control.

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PLAYbutton

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_SLOW button

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Press V or A to select"DATE" or
"DATE + TIME", then press the SET

button.

Press the MENU button until the date (or
date and time) displays.

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Toreturnto normal playback, press PLAY
button (_ ).

Notes:

e The sound is off in Slow mode.
,, To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow
mode for more than 10 minutes.

Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

The gamma playback function improves the
playback picture in TAPE-VCB mode by

increasklg the brightness of the subject while
leaving the brighter portions of the image

unaffected.

GAMMA BRIGHTER
button

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

o "GAMMA1" appears, and the picture becomes

brighter.

GAMMA/
BRIGHTER

To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/
BRIGHTER button again.

o "GAMMA2" appears.

Available mode:

TAPE=VCR

You can capture your favorite image frame from
a video tape recording and save it on card.

1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette

and a card in the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder toTAPE-VCR mode,

then begin tape playback.

3

Press A on the Operation button at the
point where the desired image appears.

" A still picture of the image isdisplayed.

Note:
o To cancel the still picture, press /,, again.

4 Press the STILL button to copy the

image to the card.

- The _ indbator flashes red while the
image is copied.

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BRIGHTER

To cancel Gamma Playback

Press tile GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
"GAMMA1" and "GAMMA2" disappear.

Note:
oGamma Playback has no effect during still

playback.

/

Note:
" When displayir_g the image copied with this

function on the computer monitor, you may find
black bands around the image. This is caused

by the differences in how each media displays
images.

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Useful Features
Playback

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR

These picture effects let you play back images
with a more dramatic effect.

- Types

B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-

white.

SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia

color similar to that of an old photograph.

SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is

enhanced, creating a unique artistic
image.

NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image

are reversed and colors of the image are
inverted.

BLUE: The picture is displayed with the

effect of playback through a blue filter.

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mode.

During playback in TAPE-VCR (or
CARD-VCR) mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

4

Press V or /,, to select the desired
picture effect, then press the SET

button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

Select "OFF" in step 4 above.

Notes:

o Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot

be transferred via DV cable to a personal
computer.

o You cannot use Picture Effect Playback with

Slide Show Playback.

Press V or /,, on the operation button
to select _ (or ,_), then press the SET

button.

3 Press V or z1_to select"PIC. EFFECT",

then press the SET button.

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Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the
subject in the situations shown below. In such
situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus
mode and focus manually.

Subject is too dark

Lack of contrast, eg snow

scene

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MANUAL button until

the focus setting screen appears.

2

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame
the subject as you desire.

3

Press /,_ or V to focus on the subject.

P,_: To focus on a more distant subject

,,/: To focus on a closer subject

Fast-moving subject

Subject has horizontal stripes

Light reflects off the subject

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns

Fast-speed shutter being used

under fluorescent lighting

Background is too bright

Subject is being shot through

a dirty or wet window

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Subjects at different distance. _

appear in the center of the

scene at the same time

4

Press the MANUAL button until the
normal screen appears.

,, "MF" appears.

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Manual focus indicator

To return to Auto Focus mode

Press the SET button while the focus setting
screen is displayed.

Notes:

o The camcorder may not be able to focus

correctly if the subject is closer than approxi-
mately 5 feet (1.5 m). Set the zoom control to

wide angle, and try refocusing again.

o If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may

not be able to focus correctly.

o When "MF" is displayed, you can manually

adjust the focus by pressing v' or /,,, even if the
focus setting screen is not displayed.

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Advanced Features
Camera Recording

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure
mode, which automatically selects the optimal
aperture. However. when there is too much

contrast in brightness between the subject and
background, you may not be able to record a

clear image. In this case, use the manual
exposure function to correct the exposure level.

Background is too bright and subject too
dark (backlit subject).

o Increase the exposure level to allow more light

through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

o Decrease the exposure level to allow less light

through the lens.

To return to Auto Exposure mode
Press the SET button while the exposure setting

screen is displayed.
Note:

o Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene

setting is selected thereafter.

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In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MANUAL button until

the exposure setting screen appears.

Press A or V to select the desired
exposure level.

- The number shown is the selected
exposure level. The adjustment range is

from 5 (least light) to + 5 (most light).

Exposure level

Press the MANUAL button until the
normal screen appears.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

The color of the subject on the screen looks
different depending on lighting conditions.

Lock the White Balance ifthe Auto White
Balance does not work properly.

1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MANUAL button until
the white balance setting screen

appears.

2 Aim the lens at a white object.

" Adjust the distance of the object so that

the entire screen is white.

White paper or white cloth

To return to Auto White Balance mode

Press the SET button while the white balance
setting screen is displayed.

Note:
o White Balance setting will cancel if a scene

setting is selected thereafter.

To easily record good-qualky images, perform
camera shooting in Full Auto mode. If "AUTO"
is not displayed on the screen, the camcorder
is in Manual mode. Perform the procedure
below to cancel all manual settings and set the

camcorder to Full Auto mode.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-
CAMERA mode, press and hold

down the MANUAL button for 2
second.

,, "FULL AUTO" flashes, then stop

flashing when the camcorder is set to Full Auto
mode.

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Press the SET button to set the white
balance lock.

- "LOCK" flashes during the locking
procedure.

SET

Note:
o If you move the carncorder while "LOCK" is

flashing, "LOCK" may not stop flashing. If
this occurs, press the SET button to cancel

the procedure, and then repeat step 3.

Press the MANUAL button until the
normal screen appears.

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Advanced Features
Camera Recording

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

These digital picture effects let you record the
subject with a more dramatic effect.

- Types

B/W: To record in black-and-white.

SEPIA: To record in sepia color similar to

that of an old photograph.

SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast,

creating a unique artistic image.

NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks

and whites of the image are reversed and
colors of the image are inverted.

BLUE: To record with the effect of recording

through a blue filter.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

2 Press V or f_,on the operation button

to select 6, then press the SET button.

4

Press V or A to select the desired

digital picture effect, then press the SET

button.

,, The selected digkal picture effect

displays on the menu screen.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To cancel the digital picture effect
Select "OFF" in step 4 above.

Note:
o Digital picture effects cannot be used when a

still image is displayed.

3 Press V or z:_to select"PIC. EFFECT",

then press the SET button.

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Available modes:

TAPE=CAMERA, CARD=CAMERA

You carl set the camcorder to the shooting

mode that will create the best results for a
specific situation. Just select one of four scene

settings shown below. The camcorder will
automatically set the exposure, white balance,
and shutter speed to produce the optimum
picture quality for the selected situation.

Types

SPORT: When you want to record a fast-

moving subject.

SUNLIGHT: When the background is very

bright.

DUSK: When you want to faithfully record

the red of the setting sun, and the
surrounding twilight.

PARTY: When the illumination is from a

spotlight or candle.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.

2

Press V or /,, on the operation button
to select 6, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"SCENE
MENU", then press the SET button.

4

Press V or A to select the scene
setting that best fits the recording
situation, then press the SET button.

- The selected scene setting displays on

the menu screen.

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Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

- The selected scene setting indicator

displays when the on-screen indicators
are turned on.

Scene setting indicator

To cancel the scene setting
Select "OFF" in step 4 above.

Note:

. Scene settings cannot be used when

displaying a still image.

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Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA

The time code shows the hour. minute and
second of recording, and the frame number
(1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automati-

cally recorded along with the subject when you
are recording on the tape. You can display the

time code on the screen as an accurate

counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA
modes.

DispJay format

TCO: 00: 10:_2T_

T T T Frame nur'nber*

J |Second

J Minute * Displayed during still

Hour playback.

• The exampb screens shown are for TAPE-VCR
mode.

During playback or camera recording in
TAPE modes, press the MENU button
until the menu screen appears. 3

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to select ETC,then press the SET button.

3

Press V or ,,Ato select"TIME CODE",
then press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

- The time code appears when the on-
screen indicators are turned on.

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AUDIO1÷2

Time code

To turn off the time code

Select "DISP. OFF" in step 4 above.

Note:
o When the tape reaches an unrecorded section,

the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once
recorded, the time code cannot be changed.

DJspJaying the time code on a
TV during pJayback

"J In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

2

Press _y or z1_,on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

Press V or A to select"TC OUT", then
press the SET button.

4 Press V or A to select"ON", then press

the SET button.

4 Press _7 or £ to select"DISR ON", then 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

press the SET button, menu screen.

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Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Video editing lets you refine your videos by

removing unwanted sequences from your tape,
or transposklg one sequence with another.

This camcorder lets you monitor the source
program on the built-kl LCD monitor without
having to connect it to an external TV or video

monitor.

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the
supplied audio/video cable, as shown. 3

Recording

White: To audio input (L) jack
Red: To audio input (R) jack

___ Yellow: Tovideo input jack

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Playback

i

_--: The arrow shows the signal flow.

Notes:

e See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.
" If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use

the white plug for the audio connection on the
VCR.

Culling Unwanted Sequences

1 Play back the tape to be edited on the

camcorder, and locate the beginning
and end of the sequence you wish to

cut. Write down the time code reading at
the beginning and end of that sequence

(see page 47). Then, rewind the tape to

before the beginning of the portion that

you wish to keep.

2 Load a video cassette into the recording

VCR.

Press /,, on the camcorder to begin
playback, then press the Record button

on the VCR to begin recording.

Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR

to pause recording when the source
tape reaches the beginning of the

sequence to be cut.

5

Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button

on the VCR to resume recording when
the source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

To stop editing

Press v' on the camcorder and press the Stop
button on the VCR.

Notes:

o Some of the transitions between edited

sequences may be slightly off.

,, There may be picture noise during video search

or still playback. This does not imply a detect in
the camcorder.

,, The time code display will be recorded along

with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu
item is set to "ON". Set to "OFF" before editing

(see page 47).

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Advanced Features
Playback

Available mode:

TAPE=VOR

You can use this camcorder to record or edit
videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,

or video disc player.

Connect the camcorder to the source equip-
ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as

shown.

Recording

I To AV ja

LAudio/video cable (supplied)

I

To Record from an External
Source

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and insert a Mini DV cassette.

2

Begin playback on the video equipment

connected to the camcorder.
,, Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is properly received.

3

Press the REC START/STOP button on
the camcorder.
,, The camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

4

Press A on the Operation button to

begin recording.

Notes:

o To pause recording, press /....Press /...agab] to

resume recording.

,, Tooperate by remote control, perform steps 1

and 2 above, and press the REC START/STOP
button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (11).

" If "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder

screen, check that the audio/video cable is
properly connected.

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_f==: The arrow shows the signal flow.

Notes:

o See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.
o If the source equipment has only one audio

output jack, use the white plug for the audio
connection on the source equipment. (The input

audio will only be recorded on the left channel of
the tape.)

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-_ ellow: Tovideo output jackWhite: To audio output (L) jack
Red: To audio output (R) jack

VCR

To stop recording
Press s on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1 Press /,, to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of
the sequence to be cut.

2 Press /s to resume recording when the

source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

You can use this camcorder to convert from

analog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mm or
Hi8 tapes) to digital signal.

Connect the audio/video cable and DV cable
as shown below.

1

Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,
and make sure that playback stops.

2

Press the MENU button to display the
menu screen.

3

Press V or A on the operation button

to select _, then press the SET button.

4

Press V or A to select"ANLG-cDGTI",

then press the SET button.

To DV terminal (digital equipment)

DV cable (commercially available)

Digital signal ...

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Analog signal

Audio/video cable (supplied)

White: To audio output (L) jack

Yellow: To video output jack
Red: To audio output (R) jack

Playback

(analog equipment)

e.g. 8 mm or Hi8

camcorder

.,_,.: The arrow shows the signal flow.

Note:
o See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.

5 Press V or _, to select"ON", then press

the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

7

Press the Play button on the analog

equipment

- Check the monitor on the digital
equipment to see if the picture is being

properly received.

8 Press the Record button on the digital

equipment.

Notes:
o The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all

digital/analog equipment. Contact the manufac-
turer of your equipment for advice.

e If the camcorder outputs a video recording with

a copyright signal, the digital equipment cannot
record or save it.

,, The camcorder may not convert some input

video recordings properly (e.g. discoloration,
picture noise, muted sound), depending on the

input condition.

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Advanced Features
Playback

Available mode:

TAPE=VDR

This camcorder enables you to perform digital

video editing. Connect the camcorder to video

equipment with a DV terminal using a commer-
cially avaiiabb DV cabb. A DV cabb is abb to

transfer all dubbing signals including video

and audio.

To Record to Video Equipment

See "Cutting Unwanted Sequences" on page
48, using the video equipment as the recording

source.
Note:

o Make sure that the video equipment to which

you are recording can input dubbing signals via
the DV terminal.

-- DV cable (commercially available)

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Video equipment

with DV terminal

To DV termi_ I

To DVterminal _ k_

(e.g. DV camcorder)

To Record from Video Equip-

merit

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and insert a Mini DV cassette.

2

Begin playback on the video equipment

connected to the camcorder.
,, Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is properly received.

3

Press the REC START/STOP button on
the camcorder.
,, The camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

4

Press £ on the Operation button to

begin recording.

To stop recording
Press 'v' on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1 Press /,, to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of
the sequence to be cut.

2 Press /,, to resume recording when the

source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.

Notes:
e Make sure that the video equipment from which

you are recording can output dubbing signals
via the DV terminal.

,, If the video equipment is not set to playback

mode or the DV cable is not properly connected,
"NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder

screen.

,, If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder

even if the DV cable is properly connected and
you are playing back the source media from the

video equipment, set the Power switch on the
camcorder to OFF and then back to VCR, or

disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.

o If a digital video recording with a copyright

protection signal is used as the playback source,
"COPYRIGHT PROTECTED." appears on the

camcorder monitor and the recording function is
disabled (see page 72).

,, When displaying the playback picture on the

recording equipment, you may find black bands
around the image. This is caused by the

differences of the image display sizes.

,, You cannot output the picture playing back from

the DV terminal to an external monitor.

Available mode:

TAPE-VDR

You can select any of the following audio

playback modes.
Audio 1 +2

6' 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and

Audio 2 channels)

6' 16-bk recording in stereo (left and right

channeb)

Audio 1 5

6' 12-bk recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel

only)

,, 16-bk recording in mono (left channel only)

Audio 2

6' 12-bk recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel

only) 6

6' 16-bit recording in mono (right channel

only)

1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with

dubbed audio.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3

Press V or A on the operation button
to select _, then press the SET button.

4

Press V or £ to select"AUDIO", then

press the SET button.

SET

Press V or /,, to select the desired
audio playback mode, then press the

SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

- The selected audio playback mode

indbator only appears when the on-
screen indbators are turned on.

Audio playback mode indicator

Note:
o The audio playback mode indicator, "AUDIO",

displays in different coEorsdepending on the
recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the

recording being played back. A white display
indicates 12-bit recording mode, while a green
indicates 16-bit.

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Advanced Features
Playback

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

You can add narration to recordings made with
this camcorder, while preserving the original

audio and video recordings.

Microphone for Audio Dubbing

You can use the built-in stereo microphone to

record narration.

Builtdn stereo microphone

Notes:
,,Audio dubbing does not function through the DV

terminal.

• You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings
made in LP mode.

,,You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone for

audio dubbing when the audio/video cable is
connected.

Audio Recording

in normal recording mode

12=bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound
Audio 2: No audio

16=bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and
right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Audio 2: Right sound

in Audio Dubbing mode

12=bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound

16=bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded ors Audio 2 over
the original right sound. Both dubbed and

original sounds are mono.

Audio 1: Original left sound
Audio 2: Dubbed sound

Note:
,, You can select the 12=bit or 16-bit audio

recording mode by performing the procedure on
page 37.

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Audio Dubbing

1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette

and locate the tape position where you

wish to start audio dubbing.
2 Press A to pause playback.
3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.
4 Press V or A on the operation button

to select _, then press the SET button.
5 Press V or A to select"AUDIO DUB",

then press the SET button.

,, The audio dubbing screen appears.

,!,

AUDIO DUB

AUDIO1+2

To pause audio dubbing

Press the SET button. To resume audio
dubbing, press the SET button again.

To cancel audio dubbing
Press the MENU button. The audio dubbing

screen disappears.

if you wish to change the

dubbed audio or dub additional

scenes

1 Press the MENU button to turn off the

audio dubbing screen.

2 Repeat steps 1 to6 above.
Notes:

o It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing

only with recordings made with this camcorder.
Use of recordings made with other digital video

equipment may result in poor audio quality.

o Audio dubbing will automatically pause ifthe

original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16-
bit mode or vice versa. Press the SET button to

resume operation.

o Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion

recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion
of the tape is encountered.

,, You can play back the dubbed audio and the

original audio together or separately (see page

52).

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Available mode:

CARD=CAMERA

You can take a still picture in the same way as
you do with a standard camera and record that

image on the card.

STILL button

Power Zoom control

5

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame
the subject as you desire.

6

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 a mark. then the
camcorder locks the focus.

7

Press the STILL button fully to begin

recording.

=_ CARD

9/81

NORMAL

Insert a card into the camcorder (see
page 13).

2

Remove the lens cap.

3

Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.

Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.

- The picture from the lens now displays.

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Pow _rswitch

Number of shots taken/remaining

AUTO "_

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NORMAL I

AUTO

,,The D indicator flashes red while data

is being recorded on the card, and

returns to white when recording
completes.

,, To record another image, release the

STILL button and make sure the picture

is not frozen in the monitor, then perform

steps 6 and 7.

Notes:

, Recording under insufficient lighting may result

in blurred images. It is recommended that you
use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated

subjects.

,, Recording under the light of a fluorescent,

mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering in
the image and, depending on the timing of the

shot, may result in changes to color hue in the
image.

,, Set the BEEP menu item to "OFF" to turn off the

focus locking sound.

Caution:
, Do not turn the power off while the _ indicator

is flashing in step 7.

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Available mode:

CARD=CAMERA

The picture quality of still images recorded on

the card depends on the picture quality setting.

Select the appropriate setting to match your
recording objectives.

Types

NORMAL: Records images with standard

picture quality.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots

than in NORMAL mode but with a lower
quality.

FINE: Records images with higher quality

than in NORMAL mode but with a lower
number of recordable images.

Approximate number of record-

able images with the supplied
card

In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

2

Press V or /,, on the operation button

to select ¢_, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or /\ to select"REC MODE",

then press the SET button.

4 Press V or A to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

5

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

• The selected picture quality indicator
only appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

NORMAl_ 90 200

ECONOMY 160 360

FINE 50 120

Note:
o The number of recordable images differs

depending on the combination of picture quality
settings used and the images shot.

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Picture quality indicator
Note:
,, The picture quality indicator is also displayed in

CARD=VCRmode. The picture quality indicator
displayed during playback is based on the

amount of data for that recorded image. Since
the amount of data differs depending on factors

such as image detail, sometimes the picture
quality indicator displayed during playback may

not match the picture quality setting used during
recording.

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Digital Still Camera Features
Card Recording

Available mode:

CARD-CAMERA

4

Press the STILL button fully to set the

timer.
,, The self-timer operating indicator flashes

while the timer counts down.

Self=timer operating indicator

The self-timer function allows you to record
images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is

convenient when you want to record an image
of you and your friends together.

1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen
appears.

2 Press V or /, on the operation button

to select 6, then press the SET button.

3 Press V or A to select"SELF TIMER",

then press the SET button.

CABD

10/80

NORMAL

AUTO

,_CARD

10/00

NORMAL

AUTO

,,The shutter automatically releases after

10 seconds, and a still image of the
subject is recorded.

Notes:

, When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the

camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it
to a tripod, etc.

, To cancel the self-timer, press the STILL button

fully again in step 4 above.

, Selfqimer mode cancels after recording one

image. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another
image with the self=timer.

Caution:
, Do not turn the power off or remove the card

once the self-timer operating indicator begins
flashing.

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Available mode:

CARD=CAMERA

Before using a commercially available card
with this camcorder, you must first have it

formatted. Also, if any of the following warning
indicators displays, you will need to format your
card.

- "FORMAT MEMORY CARD"

- "MEMORY CARD ERROR"

- "MEMORY CARD READ ERROR"

- "CANNOT STORE DATA"

Cautions:

o Formatting a card erases aH stored images,

including delete-protected images. Be sure to
backup important data on your computer or

other media before formatting the card (see
pages 65, 66).

o Do not remove the power source during

formatting, as this may cause damage to the
camcorder or card. It is recommended that you

use the AC outlet for the power supply.

1 Insert a card to be formatted into the

camcorder.

In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen

appears.
Press _/ or _:, on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

4

Press _/ or A to select"FORMAT", then
press the SET button.

- To cancel formatting, press ,7 or ..A,to
select "NO", then press the SET button.

FORMAT

ALL DATA WILL
BE ERASED.

5

Press _/ or A to select"YES", then
press the SET button to begin format-

ting.

- The menu screen displays when

formatting finishes.

6

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

Notes:
o The supplied card is preformatted for immediate

use.

® Use this camcorder to format a card.The

camcorder may not recognize the images on
a card formatted by a computer or other

equipment.

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Available mode:

CARD-VCR

You can play back and view still images

recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.

SET button

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

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Press <, >, 'v' or /,, on the Operation
button to move the selection frame to

the desired image.

- Each time you press >, v' or ?,..the

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selection frame moves as shown below.

Media Selection switch

Operation button

_ PLAYBACK 100-0010

NORMAL PAGE 2i!_

Page number/total thumbnail pages

Power switch

4 Press the SET button.

- The selected image displays in fulP
screen.

SET

Image fib name

1/10

£

Picture quality

Playback image number/

number of recordings

Available OpeYatJons during

Full-screen Display

- You can display the fuBscreen picture of the
previous or next image by pressing or >-.

-When holding down < or _--.you can search
through the images on the card. The search
can be very fast, so it is recommended that
the on-screen indicators turns ors to display
the image number.

• To return to a thumbnail of the images, press
the SET button again.

Notes:

o Dependbsg on the amount of data for the

recorded image, the picture quality indicator
displayed during playback may not match the

picture quality setting used during recording.

,, The images bigger than 640× 480, e.g. images

recorded on other equipment, display as
thumbnails, not full screen.

o Do not play back any card storing a defective

image (with noise and distortion) created on
other equipment. If you mistakingly play back

data on such a card, set the Power switch to
OFF, remove, and never use it with this
eamcorder.

indicator

PLAYBACK 100-0001

NORMAL PAGE1/2

Note:

59 of motion of the selection frame.

" Holding down < or -_ increases the speed

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

You can prevent your important images

recorded on the card from accidental erasure.

1

In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU
button until the menu screen appears.

2

Press _/ or L:, on the operation button
to select _, then press the SET button.

3

Press V or z?_to select"PROTECT",
then press the SET button.

- The PROTECT indicator appears.

4,

5 Press the SET button to set delete

protection.

• The _- indicator appears.
Delete protection indicator

SET

PROTECT 100-0003

NORMAL PAGE1/2

- If you want to protect another image,

repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

To cancel the protection set-
ting

"l Select the image for delete protection

cancellation in step 4 above.

2 Press the SET button to cancel the

protection.

- The indicator disappears.

SET

NORMAL PAGE1 /2
_PROTECT_ 100-0001

PROTECT indicator

Press 4, >, V or z?_to select the

image for delete protection.

_ PROTECT
NORMAL

100-0003

PAGE1/2

PROTECT 100-0003

NORMAL PAGE1/2

3 Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Note:
o Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images.

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Digital StilJ Camera Features

PJayback

Available mode:

CARD=VCR

Deleting One Stored image

You can delete unwanted images to free up

memory of a card for new images.

Note:
e Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before
performing the procedure below.

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

2 Press _7 or z1_,on the operation button

to select _, then press the SET button.

3 Press _7 or z1_,to select"DELETE", then

press the SET button.

4 Press V or /,, to select"ONE IMAGE",

then press the SET button.
* The DELETE indicator appears.

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6

Press the SET button to set the image.

* To cancel deletion, press V or ;,_to

select "NO", then press the SET button.

7

Press V or /,, to select"YES", then
press the SET button to delete the
image.

100-0003

PAGE1/2

4,

DELETE 100-0004

NORMAL PAGE1/2

* If you want to delete another image,

repeat steps 5 to 7.

8 Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Note:
" The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image
(see page 60).

Caution:
" Do not turn the power off while deleting an

image.

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5 Press <, >, V or Z_to select the

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DELETE indicator

image to be deleted.

_ DELETE
NORMAL

100-0003

PAGE1/2

Deleting AJ| Stored images

You can delete all stored images on a card in

one operation.

Notes:
o Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before
performing the procedure below.

o If you want to keep some images on the card,

first delete-protect them (see page 60), and then
perform the procedure below.

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

2 Press _7 or /,, on the operation button

to select _, then press the SET button.

3 Press V or /,, to select"DELETE", then

press the SET button.

SET

4 Press _7 or z1_to select"ALL IMAGES",

then press the SET button.

* The DELETE ALL indicator appears.

4,

_DELETE ALL="""""=I 100-0001

NORMAL PAGE1 /2

DELETE ALL indicator

5

Press V or /,, to select"YES", then
press the SET button to delete all the
images.

* To cancel deletion, press ,,/ or ..A,to

select "NO". then press the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button to finish the

setting

Notes:
o The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image
(see page 60).

o If a print order is assigned to delete-protected

images and you perform the procedure above,
the print order will cancel (the protection setting

will not cancel).

o It may take several seconds to delete all images

from the card.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

The print order function allows you to add print
information called DPOF to still images

recorded on a card.

About DPOF

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) defines

the print information for the specific images

and number of each image on memory cards.
In the near future you will be able to easily
make prints on a DPOF-compatible printer or
order copies at your local print shop.

Note:
" You can print an image even if no print order has

been assigned.

5 Press _, >, V or _, to select the

image to which you want to assign a
print order.

100-0003

6

Press the SET button, then press V or

/\ to select the number of printouts.

* 1 through 99 can be set for the number

of printouts.

PAGE1/2

Assigning Print Order to an
image

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

2 Press _7 or /,, on the operation button

to select ,_, then press the SET button.

3 Press V or z1_to select"PRI. ORDER",

then press the SET button.

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4 Press V or /,, to select"PRI. SELECT",

then press the SET button.

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* The PRINT indicator appears.

_ pR i NT=.._

NORMAL /

PRINT indicator

100-0001

PAGE1 /2

Number of printouts

7

Press the SET button to set the print

order.
* The _ indicator appears.

SET

PRINT 100-0003

NORMAL PAGE1/2

* If you want to assign another print order,

repeat steps 5 to 7.

8

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

100-0003

indicator

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To cancel the print order for an image
1 Select the image for canceling out of

print order in step 5 above, then press
the SET button.

2 Press V to select"0", then press the

SET button.
" The _ indicator disappears.

0 100-0003

PAGE1/2

Assigning Print Order to All

images

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Assigning Print

Order to an Image".

2 Press _7 or z1_,to select"PRI. ALL:', then

press the SET button.

4,

SET

PRINT 100-0003

NORMAL PAGE1/2

Press the MENU button to finish the
setting.

4,

PLAYBACK 100-0001

NORMAL PAGE1/2

To cancel the print order for all images

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Assigning Print

Order to an Image".

2

Press Y or A to select"PRI. NONE",

then press the SET button to cancel the

print order for all images.

- The _ indicators are turned off.

SET

4,

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Using the supplied USB cable, you carl

transfer still images to a computer.

System Requirements

o Microsoft Windows :_98, Windows :_ 98 Second

Edition, Windows :_ 2000 Professional, Windows :_
Me or Windows _ XP operating system

o USB terminal
o CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)

o Mouse or other pointing device

Preparation

1 Turnonthe PC.

2 Connect the camcorder to the PC with

the supplied USB cable as shown below.

To USB terminal

USB cable (supplied)

To USBterminal e

3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD.
4 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

Note:

• When you connect the USB cable for the first
time, you need to install the USB driver. The

installation procedure varies depending on your
PC operating system. Find your operating

system and follow the steps in "Installing the

USB driver".

|nstaJiing the USB driver

* In tire examples below tire CD-ROM drive

letter is taken as "R:". Select the correct drive
letter according to your operating environ-

ment.

Windows 98/98 SE

1 "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears

after performing "Preparation".

2 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click
"Next".

3 Select "Search for the best driver for

your device.", then click "Next".

4 Select "Specify a location:", and specify

"R:\WlN98", then click "Next".

5 Check the message, then click "Next" to

begin installation.

6 Click "Finish" to complete the installa-

tion.

-- Windows 2000

For

installing the IJSB driver, you need to

log

in as the system administrator.

1

"Found New Hardware Wizard" appears
after performing "Preparation", then

click "Next".

2 Select "Search for a suitable driver for

my device", then click "Next".

3 Select "Specify a location", insert the

CD-ROM containing the USB driver into
the CD-R©M drive, then click "Next".

4 Specify"R:\WIN2KXP", then click"OK".

5 Check the message, then click "Next" to

begin installation.
Click "Finish" to complete the installa-

tion.

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- Windows ME
1 "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears

after performing "Preparation".

2 Select "Automatic search for a better

driver".

3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click
"Next".

Select "SHARP DVC USB Vet. 1.0"
located in the "WlNME" folder of the

CD-ROM drive, then click "OK" to begin

installation.

5 Click "Finish" to complete the installa-

tion.

Windows XP

For installing the USB driver, you need to
log in as the system administrator.

1 "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears

after performing "Preparation".

2 Select "Install from a list or specific

location".

3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click
"Next".

4 Select "Search for the best driver in

these locations." and "Include this

location in the search:".

5 Specify "R:\WIN2KXP", then click

"Next".

A warning window for hardware

installation appears. However, click

"Continue Anyway" to continue

installation.

7 Click "Finish" to complete the installa-

tion.

image Folders and File Names

Still images recorded usklg tire camcorder are
stored on a card as shown below.

h

DClM...... Folder of still image files

100SHARP _ Sub-folder of still

E_ DVC00001 .JPG -_ Still image

[_ DVC00002.JPG

Caution on transferring data

While transferring data. the transfer indicator
moves. Do not execute the operations below.

- Disconnecting the USB cable

- Switching the power on/off

- Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby

- Opening the card slot cover

USB [_ ;q

Note:
o In case of data transfer error, disconnect the

USB cable, then connect it again, or set the
Power switch to OFF,then set it to VCR again.

Disconnecting the USB cable

Refer to the operation manual and help files of
your PC for unplugging, and make sure that the
PC permits to unplug, then disconnect the USB

cable.

Notes:

" If you copy any data incompatible with this

camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not be
able to recognize it.

,, It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a

power source for extended periods of use.

images

Serial number

(100 to 999)

Transfer indicator

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Digital StilJ Camera Features

PJayback

Available mode:

CARDWCR

You carl automatically play back consecutive

still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5
seconds. This is useful when confirming the

data recorded on a card.
1 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.

2 Press <, ->, V or ,{,, to select the

image from which you want to begin
slide show playback.

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NORMAL PAGE1/2

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

4 Press V or _:,to select ,_, then press

the SET button.

5

Press V or /\ to select"SLIDE SHOW",
then press the SET button.
,, Beginning from the image selected in

step 2, the recorded images will display
in fuIFscreen one after another in order

of recording.

SET

4,

,, After playing back all the images on the

card once. Slide Show Playback
automatically stops.

6

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen, then press the SET button
to display a thumbnail of images.

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To stop Slide Show Playback

During slide show playback, press the MENU
button twice, then press the SET button to

display a thumbnail of images.

Available modes:

AIi modes

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient
light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture

settings.

o The example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

Adjusting the Picture

1 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

2 Press V or A on the operation button

to select LOB,then press the SET button.

3 Press ,./ or /,, to select"LCD BRIGHT"

or "LCD COLOR", then press the SET
button.

Press V or ,_,to adjust the item to the
desired setting.

I _''O_Oo_ I

Darker_-I_ Brighter

Adjusting the Backlight

1 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

2 Press V or A on the operation button

to select [0D, then press the SET button.

3 Press V or A to select"BACKLIGHT",

then press the BET button.

4

Press '..2or z1_,to select "AUTO",
"NORMAl", "BRIGHT" or "OFF", then
press the SET button.

AUTO: The camcorder automatically

switches between "NORMAL" and
"BRIGHT" depending on the ambient

light. This mode is only available in
TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under

moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under

strong lighting conditions, such as
bright daylight.

OFF: The backlight turns off. To turn it

orsagain, press the MENU button.

5

Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.

I

Press the SET button, then press the
MENU button to turn off the menu

screen.

Note:
oWhen adjusting the color, the picture on the LCD

monitor may differ from the picture actually
recorded. Do not change the color setting unless

necessary. (This adjustment only affects the
monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

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Appendix

Available modes:

All modes

A confirmation sound is made when you turn
on or off the Power swkch, press the REC

START/STOP button, or perform other desig-
nated operations. Use the procedure below to

turn off the confirmation sounds.

1 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

2 Press V or /,, on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

3 Press V or /,, to select"BEEP", then

press the SET button.

4 Press _7 or z1_,to select"OFF", then

press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:
o Ifyou select "OFF", the focus confirmation sound

in CARD-CAMERA mode will turn off.

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_ints for Better Shooting

- Position the subject in the center of the
scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in

the center of the scene is kept in focus.

Position the subject in Focus manually when you

the center, need to position the

subject off center (see

page 42).

• Avoid backNt subjects. For the best picture,
shoot with the light source behind you.

When the background is brighter than the
subject, the subject often becomes too dark.

If you have to record in this lighting, use
Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct
the exposure level to improve the picture (see

pages 29 and 43).

_\ // \ //

Light from behind Backlighting

- Before zooming, think about how to best
frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces
unattractive pictures. It also runs down the

battery more quickly.

• When image shaking is noticeable during
zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or

push the Power Zoom control to the W side to

zoom out.

- Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and
tilting (vertical movement) should be done
slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a
scene or the height of a building, and to
make scenes easy to watch during playback.

- Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving
subjects.

Note:
e It may take longer to focus when zooming and

panning are used frequently.

ighting

For clear, good-quaNty recording, 500 to

100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible
with less light, but the picture quality may
suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for

correct white balance.

Bluesky A

100,000 Cleardayatn00n(100,000)

Cleardayat10am(65,000)
Cleardayat3pm(35,000)

Cloudydayatnoon(32,000)
Cloudydayat10am(25,000)

101000 Z

Cloudyday,onehouraftersunrise(2,000)
Clearday,onehourbeforesunset(1,000)

1,000 Fluorescentlightnearwindow(1,000)

Factoryfloor(700 800)

Salescounterindepartmentstore(500 700)

Bowlingalley(500)
Library(40(F500)

0fficew_thflu0rescentNghting(400_500)_ P
Fluorescentdesklamp(400)

Flashlightat3 ft (1m)(250)

100 Sh0pstairway(100)

Duringintermissionatmovietheater(15 35)
Cigarettelighterat1ft(30cm)(15 20)

Candleson birthdaycakeat8inches(20cm)
(10 15)

10

Candlelight

Note:
o The figures in the chart are approximations.

Tips on good lighting

In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural
lighting is adequate for home videos. Indoors,
however, artificial lighting is usually required.
Video lights with halogen lamps provide the
most natural artificial light over a long operating

life.

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Appendix

Tech.ology

Digkal 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 conven-

tional analog formats.

DV and conventionaivideo easse_e

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 _1,,,_, mark.

Mini DV cassette DV cassette

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

camcorder.

8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette

Note:
" This camcorder reproduces the highest picture

quality when used with an ME tape. It is
recommended 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 engineer-

ing or disassembly is prohibited.

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Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard

SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard are
compact recording media just 1 V4inches (32
ram) long and _5/_6inches (24 ram) wide which
support the needs of the digital network society
where music, images, games and various other
provider services are offered.

.. You can use an SD Memory Card and a

MultiMediaCard for storing still images with
this camcorder, not a SmartMedia TM card or

Memory Stick TM media.

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

SmartMedia TM card Memory Stick TM media

.. An SD Memory Card is superior to a

MultiMediaCard in terms of copyright
protection functions and high speed transfer.

., The SD Memory Card is compatible with

MultiMediaCard, and data stored on
MultiMediaCard can be used with the SD

Memory Card.

Note:
" This camcorder is verified to work with the

following card types and capacities.

SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less

MultiMediaCard: 64 MB or less

;UJnJ DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden-

tal erasure
Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV

cassette to the "SAVE" position.

protect tab

Precautions when using a Mini DV
cassette

- Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the

tvl r1 _'T mark.

- This camcorder can record and play back
using Mini DV cassettes with cassette
memory, but it cannot record or play back this
memory.

,,To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette

labeled for use with LP mode.

- Do not insert anything into the holes on the

bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them
in any way.

- Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area
conducive to dust or mold.

- Do not place the Mini DV cassette near
magnetic sources such as electric clocks or

magnetic devices as this may adversely
affect recorded material.

- When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette

is used again for recording, the previously

recorded material will be automatically
erased.

- The Mini DV cassette will not operate if

inserted in the wrong direction.

- Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV
cassette without running the tape as this may
cause uneven tape winding and damage the
tape.

- Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct
sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas

with excessive steam.

- Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and
stand it in an upright position.

- If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the
tape.

- Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it
to excessive shocks.

To record over a previously recorded tape,
slide the protect tab to the "REC" position.

;_Opyright Protection

The digital VCR has far superior recording and
playback ability than the traditional analog
VCR, and in order to protect digital video
software copyrights, a system for managing
copyrights has been established. Some digital
video recording with pre-recorded copyright
protection signals can still be played back on
this camcorder. If you play a digital video
recording that has a copyright protection signal
on video equipment with a DV terminal and
attempt to record a copy of that software on

this camcorder, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED."
appears on the screen and the recording is

disabled.

COPYRIGHT

PROTECTED.

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Appendix

ItiMediaCard

Improper handling of the Mu[tiMediaCard may
cause damage to the card or images on the

card. Follow the instructions below for correct

use.

....... Contacts

I I _'This is the part of the card that
I I makes contact with other equip-

I I ment. Do not touch with your

Precautions on handling
MultiMediaCards

• Be sure to insert the card in the correct

,,The card is a precision component. Do not

,, Do not put the card in your pocket or other

,, Do not expose the card to excessive heat or

Do not use or store the MultiMediaCard

in the following kinds of environment:

• Locations subject to electrical noise or

,, Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
,*Locations subject to high temperature or high

,, Locations where dust gathers in large

,,Corrosive environments.
,*Sunlit or enclosed spaces and other such

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i

fingers, scratch, smudge or
damage in anyway.

direction. Do not try to force the card in.

disassemble or modify it in any way. Take
care not to bend it, subject it to severe shock,

drop it, or allow it to get wet.

unprotected location as it may break due to

pressure applied when you sit.

fire.

powerful magnetic fields. Data on the card

may be destroyed (erased).

humidity.

amounts or blows through the air.

locations subject to high temperature.

Watch out for static electricity

• Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu-
late on the card contacts, or touch them with

your fingers, or rub or scrape them. Static
electricity may damage (erase) data on the
card. Clean the card by wiping it gently with a
soft, dry cloth.

• Carry and store the card in its original plastic
case to protect it from dirt, grime and static
electricity. (The polyethylene case is anti-
static.)

Watch out for condensation

• Moisture (condensation) may form inside and
outside the card if it is carried into an area

subject to sudden, large changes in tempera-
ture. Watch out for condensation, because it
can cause malfunctions.

,, When moisture condenses on the card, leave

it at the prevailing temperature until the water
evaporates naturally.

Your image data

,, It is best to copy your valuable image data

from the card onto some other medium
(personal computer, floppy disk, MO disk,

etc.) and make a backup.
Malfunction, repair, and so on can cause the

recorded images to disappear from the card.

,, Make absolutely sure not to remove the card

or turn the camcorder power off while the
card is recording data, erasing data, or
formatting (initializing). This can cause loss of
data and damage the card.

• Initializing the card will erase the data on it.
Make sure no important image data is
recorded on the card before you initialize it.

,, Please be aware that Sharp Corporation wi][

not be liable for any damages resulting from
loss of data caused by incorrect handling of
the card by you or a third party, or caused by
exposure to static electricity or electrical
noise or by malfunction.

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Memory card

Precautions on handling SD Memory
Cards

• After removing the card from the camcorder,

be sure to immediately store it in the card

case.

,, Do not disassemble or modify the card.
,, Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to

become wet.

,, Do not touch the metal terminals with your

hands or metallic objects.

,, Do not peel off the label from the card.
,, Do not attach other labels or stickers to the

card.

,, Do not use or store the card in locations

directly exposed to sunlight, heat vents,
heating appliances, or other locations with
extremely high temperatures such as inside a

closed vehicle in the summer.

,, Do not use or store the card in humid or dusty

locations.

,, Do not use or store the card in locations

exposed to corrosive gases.

Protecting your data

Backview

Aeapte,,

• The AC adapter may interfere with reception if
used near a radio.

• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal
objects from entering the adapter.

• The adapter is a sealed unk. Do not attempt
to open or modify it.

• Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter
to vibration.

• Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

• Avoid using the adapter in humid or ex-

tremely hot places.

_ep|acing the F|uorescent

Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to
backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor

becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores-
cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact

the nearest SHARP service center or your
dealer for further advice.

9rotect switch

,,Set the write-protect switch to "LOCK". Set

the switch to the unlocked side when you
want to record or edit the card again.

,, Do not remove the card or turn off the power

of the camcorder and peripheral equipment
while data is being read or written. Also do
not remove the power source from the

camcorder. These actions can cause data to

be destroyed. (Please be aware that Sharp

Corporation cannot be held liable for any data

loss or other loss directly or indirectly caused
by data loss.)

,, Make backup copies of your data wherever

possible.

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Appendix

; atte,'y p.ck

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery
pack.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack immediately (or a
day) before use. The battery pack gradually
self-discharges even if stored in a fully
charged state.

- Charge the battery pack between 50°F and
86°F (10°C and 30°C).

- Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an

insufficiently charged battery pack will

shorten actual time of use.

- Refresh (discharging before charging) is
unnecessary.

Use

• To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off
the camcorder power when not in use.

- Battery consumption may vary depending on
the condition of use. Recording with many
starts and stops, frequent zooming, and
recording in low temperatures will shorten
actual recording times.

- Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss
of power while operating the camcorder. Use
a fully charged battery pack to protect both
the battery pack and the unit.

- It is recommended that you have enough

battery packs on hand to handle two or three

times your estimated recording time. See

page 20 for the approximate times of actual

recording for the battery packs.

Note:
,' Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT=L445battery

packs. These are designed specifically for use
with this camcorder.

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Storage

• Store the battery pack in a fully discharged
state.

- Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

- When storing a fully charged battery pack,
put the cover on it so that the "CHARGE"
mark printed on the label is seen through the

window, as shown.

Window

When storing a battery pack that is not fully
charged, put the cover upside down so that
only the battery pack casing can be seen
through the window.

Cautions:
" Improper handling of the battery pack may

present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close
attention to the following:

Do not allow metallic objects to come in
contact with the terminals. This can cause a

short circuit.
Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack
by yourself.

Do not use any battery charging equipment

other than that designed for use with these

battery packs.
Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over
140°F or 60°C) such as the dashboard of
cars.

Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or

water.

Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to
strong force.

Keep the battery pack out of reach of
children.

Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do
not dispose of them in fire.

,, To protect the terminals, put the cover on the

battery pack when it is not in use.

Notes:
e The battery pack will become warm during

charging and use. This is not a malfunction.

,, The battery pack has a limited service life. If the

period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a
normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of

its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

,, If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe

the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

Label

Battery pack

Cover

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 eameorder.

Dew wil[ gradually form on tile 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 circum-

stances:

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 inthe direct _'_Q 9 ,o

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 acclimate to the surround-

[ngs 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.

If "DEW" flashes, remove the cassette,

leave the cassette compartment open, and

wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder
to acclimate to the surrounding tempera-

ture.

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.

_ Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning
feature engages.

Plastic bag

Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

_ Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the
room.

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Appendix

; irty video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged

with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Striped noise Mosaic 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 environ-

ment

- A lot of dust in the air

- Damaged tape

- Worn tape

- Long-time use

- Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the
O indicator appears on the screen. Contact

the nearest SHARP service center or your

dealer for further advice.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially
Available)

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

You can clean the video head with a commer-
cially available cleaning tape.

Notes:
e 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
oamcorder.

,, 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

SET

- After about 20 seconds, video head
cleaning automatically finishes, and

"EJECT THE CASSETTE." displays.

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

--NOW CLEANING_

///_t\_\

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77

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

_|eaning

• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder
casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other
strong chemical cleaners. These may cause
discoloration and damage to the casing.

,,Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the

casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing
with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a
diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again
with a soft, dry cloth.

,, Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and

other smudges off the LCD screen.

,, Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens

paper designed for photographic lenses to

clean the lens.

:_Si.g Your Camcorder Abroad

Television signal standards and electrical
voltages and frequencies vary substantially
from country to country. When you are abroad,
check the sections below before using the AC
adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV.

The supplied AC adapter is compatible with
50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the
range of 110 V to 240 V AC.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor,
if necessary, depending on the design of the
wall outlet.

__AC 110 240V

A commercially available

AC plug adaptor

In any country, you can always watch the video
picture by using the LCD monitor screen.
However, if you want to watch the picture on a
TV screen, the TV must be NTSC-M system
compatible. NTSC-M is used in the following

areas:
The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Myanmar

(previously Burma), Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic,

Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,

South Korea, Mexico, the Nethedand Antilles,
Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines,

Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Surinam,
Taiwan, Trinidad, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

Southern Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands.

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Appendix

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

You can watch a brief demonstration of the

special camcorder features in Demo mode.
If the demonstration appears on the screen
when you turn on the camcorder for the first

time. cancel the Demo mode to use your

camcorder.

Note:
o The demonstration is only displayed in English.

Watching the Demonstration

1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the

camcorder (see page 12).
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.

3

Press V or A. on the operation button
to select ETC,then press the SET button.

4

Press V or A to select"DEMO MODE",
then press the SET button.

Canceling Demo Mode

1 During the demonstration, press the

MENU button to pause the demonstra-

tion.

2

Press V or j_,,on the operation button

to select ETC,then press the SET button.

3

Press V or A to select"DEMO MODE"

then press the SET button.

4 Press V or A to select"OFF", then

press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

" The demonstration will pause if you press the

MENU button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or
turn the power off temporarily and then set the
Power switch to CAMERA, the demonstration will

begin again.

Press V or A to select"ON", then press
the SET button.

Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold
down the Lock button and set the Power
switch to CAMERA.

- The demonstration begins.

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79

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

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iiiii_...........

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiREC START/STOP button
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!doesnotwork.

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPowersuddenlyturnsoff.

Auto focus does not
work.

Bright subject produces Occurs when shooting subject with

wide vertical lines, strong contrast to the background.

Automatically zooms out
without operating Zoom

control.

Display automatically Camcorder is in Demo mode. Set DEMO MODE menu item to "OFF"

changes in TAPE-CAM- (p. 79).

ERA mode.

No image appears on Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV

connected TV screen, channel is not selected properly, channel properly (p. 25).

_j!_iiiijli¸

No image from an exter- DV cable or audio/video cable is not Connect DV cable or audio/video
nal source appears on properly connected, cable properly. (pp. 49-51)

the camcorder screen.

Power source is not properly con-
nected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Dew in camcorder.

Safety function is in effect.

Erasure-protect tab on video cassette Close tab or use a new cassette
is open. (p. 72).

Camcorder left in Recording Standby Set Power switch to OFF and then
mode for 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA back to CAMERA.

mode.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Zoom used on close subject.

Subject has little contrast in bright-
ness, or is full of horizontal or vertical

stripes.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

Camcorder is unable to focus when
zooming in on subject within 5 feet
(1.5 m), and automatically zooms out

until it focuses on subiect.

No subject in the field of view. Direct lens to some subject, or set

Audio/video cable is not properly Connect audio/video cable properly
connected. (p. 25).

Connect power source properly
(pp. e, 11).

Charge battery pack sufficiently
(p. 10).

Wait until dew dries (p. 76).
Set Power switch to OFF and remove

battery pack. Wait for 2 seconds, then
reinstall battery pack and turn on

power (p. 9).

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 42).

Zoom out from subject (p. 21).

Focus manually (p. 42).

zoom to widest angle before shooting
(p. 21).

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Appendix

Cannot rewind or fast for-
ward tape.

Video noise in image.

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Cannot delete image on
card.

Cannot format card.

Cassette will not eject.

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iiiiiiiiiiiii

iiiiiiiiiiiii

No image on monitor.

iiiiiiiiiiiii

iiiiiiiiiiiii

Monitor picture is hard to
see.

CHARGE indicator
flashes in red when
charging battery pack.

iiii!_iiiill

Cannot edit to connected
VCR.

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Remote control does not

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function.

Position at beginning or end of tape.

Dirty video heads.

Old or worn tape.

Image is delete-protected.

Power source is not properly con-
nected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Camcorder is recording.

Backlight has been turned off.

Fluorescent lamp has burned out.

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

AC adapter or battery pack may have
malfunctioned.

Audio/video cable is not properly
connected.

REMOTE menu item is set to "OFF".

Remote control battery has run down.

Remote control used beyond operat-
ing range.

Intense daylight falling on camcorder
remote sensoL

Obstacle between remote control and
camcorder remote sensor.

Rewind or fast forward tape to de-
sired point (p. 23).

Call for service (p. 82) or use a com-

mercially available cleaning tape
(p. 77).

Use a new cassette.

Cancel the protection setting (p. 60).

Contact your dealer for advise.

Connect power source properly

(pp. 9, 11).

Charge battery pack sufficiently

(p. 10).

Stop tape and try again (p. 20).

Turn on backlight (p. 68).

Call for service (p. 82).

Adjust picture (p. 68).

Call for service (p. 82).

Connect audio/video cable properly

(p. 48).

Set REMOTE menu item to "ON"

(p. 38).

Replace remote control battery with
new one (p. 38).

Use remote control within operating
range (p. 38).

Protect remote sensor from exposure

to intense daylight (p. 38).

Remove obstacle or use remote con-

trol from different angle (p. 38).

Notes:
,' This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external

electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from
any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume

operation.

,, If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source

and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the
power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume
operation.

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Cal_covdov

Signal System:

Recording System:

Recording/Playback Time:

Tape Speed:

Pickup Device:

Lens Filter Diameter:

Microphone:

Color Temperature Compensation:

Minimum Illumination:

Still Image Compression System:

Still Image Recording Format:

Still Image Recording Medium:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Storage Temperature:

Dimensions (approx.):

Weight (approx.):

AC Adapter (UADP-0339TAZZ)

Power Requirement:

DC Output:

Dimensions (approx.):

Weight (approx.):

SD Memory Card

Memory Capacity:

Power Requirement:

Operating Temperature:

Storage Temperature:

Cassette:

Lens:

Monitor:

NTSC standard
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette
90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode)

SP mode: 18.812 mm/second
LP mode: 12.555 mm/second

/_" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with

approx. 460,000 pixels including optical black)

10× optical/300× digital power zoom lens (F1.8,

f=3.r_36.0 mm), full-range auto focus
27 mm

3" (7.5 cm) full-color LCD screen (TFT active matrix)
Electret stereo microphone
Auto white balance with white balance lock

1 lux (12 lux measured by EIA standard) (with gain-up, F1.8)

JPEG base line conformance
JPEG (Exif2.1)
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

DC 7.4 V

4.3 W (during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom
motor off and backlight in normal mode)
32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
30% to 80%

4°F to 140°F ( 20°C to +60°C)

5 %6" (W) x 3 _/;_2"(H) x 2 %U' (D)
[141.1 mm (W) × 85.1 mm (H) × 58.5 mm (D)]

1.03 Ibs (465 g) (without battery pack, lithium battery, video

cassette, lens cap, lens hood, wrist strap and card)

AC 11(M240 V, 50/60 Hz

10V
1 3_/;S' (W) x 1 _A6"(H) x 2 1%2" (D)

[50.0 mm (W) x 27.0 mm (H) x 65.5 mm (D)]

0.22 Ibs (100 g)

8 MB (VL-NZ100U), 16MB (VL-NZ150U)
3V

32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)

4°F to 149°F ( 20°C to +65°C)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)

For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature,
accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-4277)
or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com).

82

informaci6n impor n para los consumidores de los EE.UU.

I ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUClR EL RIESGO DECAUSAR UN INCENDIO I

O RECIBIRUNADESCARGAELECTRICA,NOEXPONGA

ESTEAPARATOA LA LLUVlA NIA LA HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCION:

PARAREDUCIREL RIESGODERECIBIR
UNADESCARGAEL£CTRICANORETIRE

LATAPA.ENELINTERIORNOHAYPARTES
QUE DEBA REPARAR EL USUARIO.

RIESGO DE SACUDIDA

ELECTRICA. NO ABRIR.

Este simbolo avisa al usuario de la presencia de tension sin

aislar en el interior del aparato que puede causar descargas
electricas peligrosas.

Este simbolo alerta al usuario de que existen instrucciones de
manejo y mantenimiento importantes en la informaciOn escrita
entregada con este aparato.

SOLICITE LAS REPARACIONES AL
PERSONALDESERVICIOCUALIFICADO.

PRECAUCION

(seaplica aladaptadorde CAsuministrado)

PARAIMPEDIRDESCARGASELECTRICAS,
INTRODUZCALAPATILLAANCHA EN LA

RANURAANCHA, EINTRODUZCA

COMPLETAMENTELACLAVIJA.

PRECAUCION

Si el adaptador de CA se extravia o

tiene que ser cambiado, adquiera

otro del mismo tipo en el centro de
servicio SHARP de su concesionario.

PARATIRAR EL PRODUCTO

Este producto utiliza soldadura de esta_o y plomo, y su lampara fiuorescente contiene
una peque[_a cantidad de mercurio. Debido a la conservacion del medio ambiente,

puede que para tirar estos matedales deban seguirse ciertos reglamentos. Para obtener
informacion sobre como tirar o reciclar estos materiales, pongase en contacto con las

autoridades de su Iocalidad o con Electronics Industries Alliance (Alianza de Industrias
de la Bectronica) en la direccion de Internet: www.eiae.org.

PARATIRAR LA BATER|A

CONTIENE BATERiA DE IONES DE LITIO. ESTADEBE RECICLARSE 0 TIRARSE DE LA

FORMA APROPIADA. PONGASE EN CONTACTO CON LAS AGENCIAS LOCALES
PERTINENTESPARA OBTENER INFORMACION SOBRE LOS PLANES DE RECICLADO Y

ELIMINACION EXISTENTESEN SU ZONA DE RESIDENCIA.

83

Precauciones

• Cnando no ntilice la videoc&mara, no se
olvide de extraer el videocasete,
desconectar la alimentaci6n y desenchnfar

Ja videoc&mara de Jafuente de
alimentaci6n.

- No dirija el objetivo hacia el sol

No permita que la luz del sol directa llegue al

objetivo ni a la pantalla det monitor LCD de la
videocamara, tanto si esta realizando la
grabacion como si no, porque esto podria
da_ar el sensor de CCD o la superficie de la

pantaHa LCD. Tenga mucho cuidado

especialmente cuando grabe en exteriores.

- Cuando filme en lugares osouros, evite filmar
repenfinamente objetos muy iluminados o

fuentes de luz como, pot ejemplo, el sok De

Io contrado, la imagen desaparecera. En tal
caso, dirija el objetivo en otra direcciOn hasta
que la imagen recupere la normalidad.

• Evite los campos
magn_ticos.

La utilizaciOn de la

videocamara cerca de

lamparas fiuorescentes
fuertes, motores,
televisores u otros campos magneticos

puede afectar negativamente alas imagenes
grabadas.

• La utilizaci6n de la videocamara cerca de
una emisora n otra fuente potente de

transmisi6n pnede causar zumbidos o

deterioro en la imagen.

_,Evite golpearla o dejarla

caer,

No deje caer la videocamara
ni tampoco la someta a
golpes o vibraciones

intensas. Los golpes

producidos durante la
grabacion ocasionaran
ruidos en la imagen grabada.

• Evite poner la _'-_

videoc&mara cerea
de equipos de

ilnminaei6n.

El calor producido por _- /_-_"! l

las lutes

incandescentes

puede deformar la
videocamara o hacer que esta funcione mak

4"

• Respete siempre las prohibiciones o
restricciones relacionadas con la

utilizaci6n de eqnipos electr6nicos en
vnelos eomerciales o en otras areas

snsceptibles.

- Tenga cuidado con la temperatura y la

humedad.

Podra ufilizar su videocamara a temperaturas
de entre 32°F y 104°F (O°C y ÷ 40°C), con
una humedad relativa de entre el 30% y el
80%. Durante el verano, no deje el aparato
en el interior de un automOvil sin ventilacion;
no Io deje tampoco bajo la luz del sol directa

ni cerca de fuentes de
caJor intenso; esto

podda estropear
considerablemente la

caja del aparato y su
circuito.

• Evite situaciones en las qne el agua, la
arena, el polvo n otras sustancias extrahas

puedan entrar en la videoc_mara, y no
utilice ni deje sn videoc&mara en lugares

con excesivo humo, vapor o hnmedad.
En estos arnbientes pueden producirse fallos

en el funcionamiento o
se puede format moho

en el objetivo.
Asegurese de guardar
este aparato en un
lugar bien ventilado.

• Algunos tripodes
peqneSos y portatiles

quiz& se acoplen real a la

videocamara, y puede que
no sirvan de apoyo segnro.

Utilice siempre tripodes

fnertes y estables.

• Cnando utilice sn
videoc&mara en nn ambiente frio, la

pantalla del monitor LCD aparecer& a
menudo menos brillante inmediatamente

despu_s de conectar la alimentaci6n, Esto
no es ningl_n fallo de funcionamiento. Para

evitar qne la videocamara se enfrie
excesivamente, envu_lvala en nn paho

grueso (nna manta, etc.).

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1.

Lectura de las instrucciones_ntes de
utilizar este producto deberan leerse todas

las instrucciones de segundad y manejo.

2.

Conservaci0n de las instrucciones Las
instrucciones de seguridad y manejo

deberan guardarse para poder consukarlas
en futuro en easo de ser necesano.

Cumplimiento de las advertencias--
Deberan cumplirse todas las advertencias
del producto y de las instrucciones de
manejo.

4.

Cumplimiento de las instrucciones
Deberan seguirse todas las instrucciones
de manejo.

5.

Limpieza Desenchufe este producto de
la toma de cornente de la pared antes de 11.
limpiado. No utilice agentes de limpieza
liquidos ni en aerosol. Utilice un patio
h@medo para hacer la limpieza.

6.

Aditamentos--No utilice aditamentos que
no sean recomendados pot el fabricante del
producto, porque pueden causar peligros.

7.

Agua y humedad No utilice este producto
cerea del agua y la humedad como, por

ejemplo, cerca de una ba¢_era, lavabo,
fregadero de cocina o lavadora; no Ioutilice 12.
tampoco en un sotano humedo, cerca de

una piscina o en otros lugares similares.
Accesorios No coloque este producto

sobre un carrito, soporte, tripode, mensula o
mesa inestable. Ei producto podria caerse y

causar lesiones graves a un ni_/o o a un
aduko, y tambien podria estropearse.

_ ¢ soporte, tripode,

__ mensula o mesa

vendido con el producto. Cuando quiera
que monte el producto hagalo siguiendo las 13.
instrucciones del fabricante, y utilizando los
accesorios de montaje recomendado por el.
La combinaci0n del
producto y un carrito

debera moverse con
mucho cuidado. Las

paradas repenfinas, la 14.
fuerza excesiva y las
superficies irregulares
pueden set la causa de que la
combinaciOn del producto y el carrito se
vuelquen.

10.

Ventilaci0n Las ranuras y aberturas de la
caja sirven para la ventilaci0n del producto,

y para asegurar un funcionamiento fiable
del mismo y evitar que este se recaliente,

_ _ con un carrito,

_1 Utilicelo solamente

recomendado pot
el fabricante, o

@

pot Io tanto, estas no deberan taparse. Las
aberturas no deberan taparse nunca
colocando el producto en una cama, sofa,
alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este

ejemplo, un mueble libreria o una
estanteria, a menos que disponga de la
ventilaci0n apropiada o se cumplan las

instrucciones del fabricante.

Fuentes de alimentaciOn Este producto
sOlo deberd_ ser utilizado con el tipo de

fuente de alimentaciOn indicado en la
etiqueta de caracteristicas. Si no esta
seguro del tipo de alimentaci0n empleado

en su casa, consulte a su concesionario o
a la compa_ia electrica local. Para los

productos que van a ser utilizados con
energia de baterias u otras fuentes,

consulte las instrucciones de manejo.

Puesta a tierra o polarizaciOn Este

producto puede estar equipado con una
davija de alimentaciOn de corriente alterna

polarizada (una clavija con una patilla mas
ancha que la otra). Esta davija s01o entrara

en la toma de corriente de una forma, Io
que constituye una caracteristica de

seguridad. Si no puede introducir a fondo

la clavija en la toma de cordente, pruebe

invirfiendo la clavija. Si la clavija sigue sin

poder introducirse en la toma de cordente,

pongase en contacto con un electricista

para que le cambie la toma de corriente
obsoleta. No anule la caracteristica de

seguddad de la clavija polarizada.

ProtecciOn de cables de alimentaci0n Los
cables de alimentaci0n deberan instalarse

de forma que nadie camine sobre ellos ni
queden pellizcados pot objetos colocados
encima o contra ellos, poniendo mucha
atenciOn alas clavijas, receptaculos y al

punto donde entran y salen del producto.
Tormentas electricas Para que este

producto disponga de una mayor

protecci0n durante una tormenta electrica,
o para cuando se deje sin atender durante

un largo periodo de tiempo, desenchufelo
de la toma de corriente y desconecte la
antena o el sistema de cable. Esto

impedira que el producto se estropee
debido alas tormentas electrica o a la

sobretensi0n en la linea de alimentaci0n.

producto no
debera

colooarse en

una

instalaci0n
empotrada

como, por