Sharp VL-WD450 User Manual

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the VIEWCAM.

If you require any advice or assistance

regarding your Sharp product, please

visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/

support. Customers without Internet

access may telephone 08705 274277

during office hours (or (01)676 0648

if telephoning from Ireland) .

Operation References

MODEL

VL-WD450H

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

SmartMedia Card

Features

Appendix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

Important:

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

CAUTION

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

Power supply:

WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP VIEWCAM MODEL VL-WD450H ONLY.

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

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

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

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

must be used.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed

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

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

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

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

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

Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

— If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off

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

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

or coloured black.

L or coloured red.

plug.

wires.

NOTE:

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 61,000 thinfilm transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L221

Remote control

Lens cap Shoulder strap

AC adapter/

battery charger

AA battery for

remote control K 2

Power cord

CR2025 type

lithium battery

3.3 V type 8 MB

SmartMedia™ card*

DC cable

Audio/video cable

(RCA type)

SmartMedia card

protective case

S-video cable DV cable

* Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals.

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Earphones connecting

cable

Optional Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L221

Zoom microphone

VR-5MC

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

PixLab Video Capture Software

(Lite Version)

VR-PK50E

Extended-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS442A

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Precautions

• When the camcorder is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source.

• Do not aim the lens at the sun.

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

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

• Avoid magnetic sources.

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

• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

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

• Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment.

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

• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

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

• Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

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

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

• Some small, portable

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

• When using your camcorder in a cold

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

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Dew Formation

• What is “dew formation”?

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

• When dew forms in your camcorder.

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

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room.

—When placing the

camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid room.

• How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.

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

• “Dew” warning feature

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

1 If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave

the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimatise to the surrounding temperature.

2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the

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

3 Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to

15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

Plastic bag

1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2 Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

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Dirty Video Heads

CLEANING

CLEANINGNOW

START

STOP

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

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 91 “Before Requesting Service”.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

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

Notes:

• Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,

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

• The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

3 Press e on the Operation button to

begin video head cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

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

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press e.

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Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

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

Quick Reference List ................................................. 4

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

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

Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack.............. 10

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

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ..................... 13

Setting the Area, Date and Time ............................. 14

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 15

Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................ 16

Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 16

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................. 16

Using the Viewfinder ............................................... 17

Using the LCD Monitor ............................................ 18

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

in Full Auto Mode .................................................. 19

Zooming .................................................................. 20

Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 20

Remaining Recording Time Display ........................ 21

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................... 21

Playback

Tape Playback ......................................................... 22

Volume Control ........................................................ 22

Watching the Playback on a TV .............................. 23

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

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

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Useful Features

Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 25

Using the Controls .................................................. 26

Selecting the User Mode ......................................... 27

Using the Menu Screens ......................................... 28

Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........ 29

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............ 30

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ............................. 30

Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 31

Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 32

Gain-up ................................................................... 33

Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) ......................... 34

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SmartMedia Card

Features

Appendix

Contents

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 35

Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 36

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

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

Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 38

Still Recording Effects ............................................. 39

Auto Focus .............................................................. 41

Macro Shots ............................................................ 41

Using the Remote Control ....................................... 41

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ....................... 43

Playback

Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 44

Using the Time Code .............................................. 45

Camera Recording

Manual Exposure .................................................... 46

Manual Focus.......................................................... 47

Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 49

White Balance Lock ................................................ 51

Digital Picture Effects .............................................. 52

Scene Menu (Program AE) ..................................... 53

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory) ............................................. 54

World Clock ............................................................. 55

Windbreak ............................................................... 57

Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................ 57

Selecting Summer Time .......................................... 58

Playback

Playback Zoom ....................................................... 59

Gamma Playback .................................................... 60

Multiple Strobe Playback......................................... 60

Playback Effects ...................................................... 61

Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 62

Picture/Backlight Adjustments................................. 63

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

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

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

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

Configuring Software for PC Connection ................ 69

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Operation References

SmartMedia Card Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .......... 71

Card Recording ....................................................... 72

Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 73

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

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 75

Playback

Card Playback ......................................................... 76

Slide Show Playback............................................... 77

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

Deleting One Stored Image .................................... 79

Deleting All Stored Images ..................................... 80

Print Order .............................................................. 81

Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card

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

Useful Information ................................................... 84

Demonstration Mode ............................................... 90

Before Requesting Service ..................................... 91

Specifications .......................................................... 93

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

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SmartMedia Card

Features

Appendix

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Operation References

Part Names

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

Operation References

Left view

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [pp. 32, 33, 60]

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 51]/

IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 34]

SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 34]

Lens hood

Zoom lens

Infrared light

transmitter [p. 34]/

Remote sensor [p. 41]

Stereo microphone

[p. 66]

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 27]

Operation button [p. 26]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 26]

Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p. 25]

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Left view

LCD monitor [p. 18]

LCD monitor

OPEN release

button [p. 18]

Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 54]

Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13]

Operation References

Viewfinder [p. 17]

Dioptre adjustment [p. 17]

Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11]

Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 16]

Bottom view

Card slot cover

Tripod socket

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Operation References

Right view

Operation References

S-VIDEO socket

[pp. 23, 64]

Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 20]/ VOLume control [p. 22]

STILL button

[pp. 38, 39, 60, 72]

VIDEO jack [pp. 23, 64]

AUDIO L jack

[pp. 23, 64]

AUDIO R jack

[pp. 23, 64]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 25, 26]

RECord START/STOP button

Jack cover [pp. 23, 64]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

[p. 19]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 16]

PC connection jack [p. 69]

DV terminal [p. 65]

EarPHONES jack [p. 22]

Hand strap [p. 16]

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Jack cover [pp. 22, 65, 69]

Speaker [p. 22]

Quick Reference List

Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.

• To record the subject with higher-quality audio. — See page 30 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

• To record powerful close-up images. — See page 31 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

• To record a backlit subject. — See page 32 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 46 (Manual

Exposure)

• To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal. — See page 34 (Night Recording)

• To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. — See page 37 (Quick Return)

• To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot. — See page 43 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

• To focus on an off-centred subject. — See page 47 (Manual Focus)

• To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the

camcorder.

— See page 57 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)

• To enlarge any part of the picture during playback. — See page 59 (Playback Zoom)

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

portion.

— See page 60 (Gamma Playback)

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

into a computer.

— See page 72 (Card Recording)

Operation References

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Operation References

On-screen Display Index

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

Operation References

TAPE-CAMERA mode

AUTO

pp. 19, 27

AUTO

p. 21

pp. 33, 34

min

p. 30

p. 19

LIGHT

12 bit

p. 30

p. 29

MANUA L SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

Easy mode (p. 27)

FADE QK. RETURN PHOT O

SNAP

EFF. WI ND SOUND DISPLAY

p. 35 p. 37 p. 38 p. 39 p. 57 p. 57 p. 15

MANUAL SE T

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

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP SNAP EF F. DGT L Z OOM TAPE SPEED

619:

AUD IO SE T

AUD IO MODE ZOOM MI C W

IND

OTHERS

REMO TE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT D EMO MO DE

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LCD COLO

BRI GHT

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

p. 47 p. 49 p. 46 p. 52 p. 53 p. 35 p. 37 p. 30 p. 38 p. 39 p. 31 p. 29 p. 36 p. 30 p. 54 p. 57 p. 41 p. 57 p. 45 p. 45 p. 90

p. 63

p. 15 pp. 14, 55 p. 58 p. 14 p. 15

TAPE-VCR mode

AUDIO

p. 21

p. 29

PLAYBACK SE T

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

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p. 68

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

OTHERS

REMO TE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

LCD

VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LCD COLO

BRI GHT

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

p. 67 p. 68 p. 62 p. 61 p. 60 p. 41 p. 57 p. 45 p. 45

p. 63

p. 15

Operation References

CARD-CAMERA mode

AUTO

p. 27

AUTO

NORMAL

p. 73

p. 30

p. 21

CARD CARD

p. 72

CARD

p. 72

CARD-VCR mode

NORMAL

100 00 06-

p. 76

MANUA L SE T

9001

Easy mode (p. 27)

SELF

TIMER

REC MODE

SOUND DISPLAY

PLAYBACK SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEED EXPO SURE

PIC.EFFECT SCENE

MENU SEL F TI MER DIS

SL IDE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER

p. 47 p. 49 p. 46 p. 52 p. 53 p. 74 p. 30 p. 73 p. 39 p. 31 p. 41 p. 75 p. 57 p. 90

p. 63

p. 15 pp. 14, 55 p. 58 p. 14

p. 15

p. 77 p. 62 p. 78 p. 79 p. 80 p. 81 p. 41 p. 57

p. 63

p. 15

MANUAL SE T

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

MEN U SEL F T IMER DIS

CAMERA SET

REC MODE SNAP EFF. DGT L Z OOM

OTHERS

REMOTE FORMAT SOUND DE MO MO DE

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

p. 74 p. 73 p. 57 p. 15

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY AREA

SUMR T IME

SET T ING

12H 24H

CARD

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

OTHERS

REMO TE SOUND

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

Note:

• See pages 25 to 28 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

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Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Operation References

Displayed for the first

3 seconds

INSERT

A CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

CASSETTE NOT RECORDABLE.

THE

TAPE

ENDS SOON.

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

BATTERY I S

TOO LOW.

DEW

LAMP LAMP

Displayed after

3 seconds

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

PROTECT. TAB

TAPE END

DEW

Description of warning

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

The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 12).

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 86).

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

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a new cassette (see page 12).

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 10).

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

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

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

When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be indicated by F displayed in the centre of the viewfinder and the LCD screen. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to within 135°.

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Operation References

Displayed for

5 seconds

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

CARD

FULL

NO DATA ON

MEMORY C ARD

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA PROTECTED

MEMORY CARD

RE AD ERROR

CANNOT

STORE DATA

Note:

•N indicates a flashing display.

The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check how the card is inserted (see page 71).

The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 79) or replace the card with a new one (see page 71).

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

The images in the SmartMedia card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 75).

The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 75).

A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 87).

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

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 75).

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

page 71).

Description of warning

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Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

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

Note:

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

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the

Preparation

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

• The POWER indicator lights up.

POWER indicator

AC power socket

To power outlet

2 Align the s mark on the battery pack

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

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

CHARGE indicator

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

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of

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

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

Max. continuous

recording time

LCD

closed

LCD

open

pack

Charging

time

100 120 100 100

160 240 200 200

190 280 240 240

Battery

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

BT-LS442A

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C.

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

• The battery pack and charger become warm

during charging. This is not a malfunction.

• Using the zoom (see page 20) and other

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

• The charging time and recording time may vary

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

• See page 88 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BTLS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Max.

continuous

playback

time on

LCD

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: 1 Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE

indicator of the charger turns off.

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.

3 Remove the battery pack and store it between

10°C and 20°C.

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Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Power switch

2 Lift up the viewfinder.

Power source

mounting surface

4 Lower the viewfinder.

Preparation

Removing the Battery Pack

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

2 Press the power source PUSH release

button (1), and slide the battery pack up and take it out (2).

Power source PUSH

release button

3 Align the - mark on the side of the

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

Cautions:

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

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

• Use only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BTLS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

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

Caution:

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

Preparation

other camcorders.

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2 Lift up the viewfinder.

3 Align the = mark on the side of the

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

DC cable

connecting

plate

4 Lower the viewfinder.

5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC

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

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

DC OUT jack

POWER indicator To power

outlet

Note:

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

Removing the DC cable from the camcorder

Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the connecting plate up and take it out (2).

Power source PUSH

release button

Cautions:

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

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

• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

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Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Attach the power source to the

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

• A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment

door release

3 Press the W mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

• A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder retracts automatically.

W mark

Preparation

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully

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

Note:

• If the hand strap is pulled too tight, it can obstruct the opening of the cassette compartment door and the cassette holder may be unable to extend. Should this occur, loosen the hand strap and open the cassette compartment door completely.

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window

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

Erasure protect tab

SAVE

REC

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Cautions:

• Do not try to close the cassette compartment

door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder.

• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the W mark to close it.

• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

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

• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure.

• Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door.

Notes:

• If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• See page 86 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

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Preparation

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery

Installing the Lithium Battery

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

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1) and open the LCD monitor

Preparation

(2).

LCD monitor OPEN release button

2 Open the lithium battery compartment

door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object.

3 Insert the lithium battery into the

compartment with the H side facing out.

5 Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into

place.

Removing the lithium battery

Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Lift up the battery using a pointed object, and take it out.

Note:

• Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery when the time indicator of the camcorder starts to fall behind the correct time.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM

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

Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-

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

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

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

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

4 Replace the compartment door, and

close it firmly until it clicks into place.

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000

1 2001.2.

SETT I NG

Setting the Area, Date and Time

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.

2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in London.

Notes:

• Before performing the procedure below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13).

• If you are in an area that observes summer time, set the time to the standard time. You can then correct it for summer time by performing the procedure on page 58.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

4 Press r on the Operation button.

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

LONDON1

5 If “1 LONDON” is not displayed, press

d or y (1) until it appears, then press e (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

AREA

SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

LONDON1

Preparation

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

2 Hold down the Lock button

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

Operation button

button (1) and open the LCD monitor (2).

Note:

• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on pages 55 and 56 for the area number and name of the representative city for your time zone.

6 Press d or y (1) to select

“SETTING” , and then press r (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME

LCD monitor OPEN release button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

the menu screen appears.

7 Press d or y to select “2” (day), and

then press r.

Lock button

8 Press d or y to select “6” (month),

and then press r.

SET T ING

12H 24H

SETT I NG

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000

6 2001.2.

000

1 2001.1.

Preparation

9 Press d or y to select “2002” (year),

and then press r.

SETT I NG

0 00

6 2002.2.

10 Press d or y to select “10” (hour),

and then press r.

SETT I NG

Preparation

10 00

6 2002.2.

11 Press d or y to select “30” (minute),

and then press e.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

SETT I NG

10 30

6 2002.2.

12 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 11 above, press

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

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

24H

12H

2 Press d or y to select “12H”, and

then press e.

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording

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.

• The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-CAMERA mode.

1 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DISPLAY” (1), then press r (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

OFF

DAT E DAT E+TIME

4 Press d or y to select “DATE” or

“DATEHTIME”, and then press e.

DISPLAY

DATE+TIME

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The date (or the date and time) is displayed.

21H24H

12H

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• The date and time, once set, are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen.

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

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min

Notes:

• 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.)

• In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape or SmartMedia card is not being played back.

2002.6.2

03:01

Adjusting the Hand Strap

1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the

grip strap (2).

When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap.

Tabs

2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your right

hand through the loop, and put your thumb on the REC START/STOP button. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly.

REC START/STOP button

3 Seal the velcro fasteners of the grip

strap and the hand strap flap.

Caution:

• Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap.

Using the Lens Cap

Hook

When recording, hang the hook of the lens cap on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in the way.

Note:

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it

through the loop on the left side of the power source mounting surface.

3 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed

the end of the strap through the buckle, as shown.

4 Draw the strap in the direction of the

arrow to secure.

5–7 To attach the other end of the strap to

the loop on the left side of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack.

Preparation

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

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Loop

Buckle

Loop

Buckle

Preparation

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback through the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

Preparation

Power switch

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

Note:

• You can raise the viewfinder to aim the camcorder better depending on your position.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

• A picture is displayed in the

viewfinder.

Closing the viewfinder

Lower the viewfinder.

Cautions:

• Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

Notes:

• The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. When the vertical rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 43).

• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the Dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

3 While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the Dioptre adjustment until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Dioptre

adjustment

Lock button

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Using the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made. You can also watch the subject on the LCD monitor while recording.

Power switch

3 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Lock button

Notes:

• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save battery power.

• Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to see in bright daylight.

Preparation

LCD monitor

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2).

LCD monitor OPEN release button

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing on the on-screen picture.

• The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

180

Note:

• You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor.

Closing the LCD monitor

Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it into the camcorder until it clicks into place.

Cautions:

• Do not use excessive force when moving the

LCD monitor.

• Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically

until the monitor is completely opened.

• When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it;

otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged.

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD

monitor.

• Do not expose the LCD monitor to shocks.

• Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen

surface.

• Do not place the camcorder with the LCD

screen facing down.

Notes:

• Take care not to touch the LCD screen with your fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge it.

• Close the LCD monitor completely with the screen facing in when not in use.

• Use a soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.

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Basic Operations

PAUSE

Basic Operations Camera Recording

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode

• Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

REC START/ STOP button

1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

2 Set the Media Selection

Basic Operations

switch to TAPE.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder.

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

Auto mode indicator

AUTO

Lock button

Note: If “MANUAL” is displayed at this time, press the AUTO ON/OFF button to set the camcorder to Auto mode.

4 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

PAUSE

To pause recording

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

To turn the power off

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

Notes:

• Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon.

• 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 TAPECAMERA mode

Max. continuous

Battery

pack

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

BT-LS442A

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 20) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

recording time

LCD

closed

120 100 60 50

240 200 120 100

280 240 140 120

LCD

open

Actual recording

time

LCD

closed

LCD

open

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Zooming

Tips on Recording Positions

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to centre

attention on the subject)

Wide angle

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To zoom in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (1).

To zoom out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

Zoom range indicator

WT3ZOOM

Power Zoom control

• The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting.

• The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control.

To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with a stable posture while steadying your camcorder to prevent the image from shaking.

Holding the camcorder

Put your right hand through the hand strap, and

Tele-

place your left hand under the camcorder for

photo

support.

Basic posture

Place your elbows against your sides.

Place the viewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye.

Balance your weight on both legs.

Shooting from a high angle

Turn the LCD monitor so

that the screen faces

downward.

Shooting from a low angle

Using the viewfinder

Raise the viewfinder to

view the subject.

Using the LCD monitor

Basic Operations

Notes:

• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 1.8 m. The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. (See page 41 for recording macro shots.)

• See page 31 for use of the digital zoom.

Note:

• Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward.

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Basic Operations

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

AUTOAUTO

min

AUTO

min

Camera Recording

Remaining Recording Time Display

When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes.

During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator appears.

Basic Operations

Remaining recording

time indicator

To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button again.

Notes:

• 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.

Warning indicator Approx. remaining time

THE

TAPE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE END

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

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(The tape has reached

min

Less than 1 min.

the end.)

Remaining Battery Power Display

When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, you can turn on and off the remaining battery power indicator by pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.

(Green)

(Red)

Notes:

• 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. The battery pack, however, can be used until the warning indicator appears.

• Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power.

• This camcorder supports an intelligent battery function. Use of the optional BT-LS222 or BTLS442A intelligent battery pack allows the number of minutes of continuous operating time that remains to be displayed on the screen based on the remaining battery power.

Remaining battery power indicator

Warning indicator

Basic Operations

Playback

Tape Playback

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Operation button

1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle (see page 18).

2 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

3 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

4 Press e (or r) on the Operation

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

AUDIO

5 Press y to begin playback.

Notes:

• The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape.

• Stereo earphones (commercially available) with a 3.5 mm diameter plug can be plugged into the PHONES jack with the supplied earphones connecting cable, as shown below. When you use this jack, the speaker automatically turns off.

Earphones connecting cable (supplied)

Basic Operations

To PHONES jack

PHONES jack

Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder

You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder.

Volume Control

When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode, push the Volume control to the L or + side to increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.

The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.

AUDIO

To stop playback

Press d.

To turn the power off

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

Decrease Increase

VOLUME

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Volume control

Basic Operations

VIDEO AUDIO

(L/MONO)

AUDIO

(R)

Playback

Watching the Playback on a TV

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder.

Jack cover

2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

Basic Operations

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

POWER

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-video cable (supplied)

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

CHANNEL

PAUSE /STILL

PLAY

STOP/ EJECT

REC

TV/VCRSET UP

To S-video input socket

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 see 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

22).

Caution:

• Make sure that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be connected have been turned off before you make connections. Making connections with any of the components left turned on may cause picture noise or malfunction.

Notes:

• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) available from our main parts distributor detailed on page 91.

21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

Video

• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR.

• If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket, you can connect it to the S-VIDEO socket on the camcorder with the supplied S-video cable.

• When the camcorder is connected to a TV for playback, the picture on the TV screen may flicker if the volume on the camcorder is set to maximum. Should this occur, turn the volume down (see page 22).

• Close the jack cover after use.

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma (colour) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback.

Audio R Audio L

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Video Search

Still

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

Operation button

1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,

press r (or e) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses).

AUDIO

2 When you find the desired scene, press

y to return to normal playback.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• Some picture noise appears during search. This

is not a malfunction.

The still function makes it possible to pause playback in TAPE-VCR mode.

Operation button

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

AUDIO

To return to normal playback, press y again.

Notes:

• The sound is off in Still mode.

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

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

Basic Operations

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Useful Features

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on SmartMedia cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operations.

Camcorder modes

TAPE-CAMERA mode

For recording motion and still images on tapes.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

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CARD-CAMERA mode

For recording still images on SmartMedia cards.

Lock button

Media Selection switch

Power switch

TAPE-VCR mode

For playing back or editing motion and still images recorded on tapes.

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 SmartMedia cards.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

Caution:

• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card.

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1 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

Using the Controls

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AUTO

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. S PEE D

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUA L SE T

12 bit

The following controls on the camcorder can be used to select and operate the various functions, settings and on-screen displays.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

Operation button

MENU/DISPLAY button

The MENU/DISPLAY button is used to turn the on-screen indicators and the menu screens on or off. Each time you press the MENU/DISPLAY button, the on-screen display changes as shown below.

Example

Indicators off

Power switch

To turn the power on, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

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

Menu screen

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Lock button

Indicators on

Note:

• The warning indicators and some other indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button.

Operation button

The Operation button is used to select and set the various menu settings by pressing y (1), e (2), d (3) or r (4).

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Useful Features

Selecting the User Mode

This camcorder features three user modes for the camera recording functions. The selectable items on the menu screen are different depending on the user mode.

User mode

Auto mode (AUTO): Lets you adjust all menu

settings except manual settings.

Manual mode (MANUAL): Lets you adjust all

settings including the following manual settings. —MAN. FOCUS, SHUT. SPEED, EXPOSURE

Easy mode (EASY): Lets you adjust only the

following basic menu settings. —FADE, QK. RETURN, PHOTO SNAP, SNAP

EFF., WIND, SOUND, DISPLAY, SELF TIMER, REC MODE

Media Selection switch

Power switch

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AUTO ON/OFF button

3 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button.

• Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF button, the user mode changes between Auto mode and Manual mode.

• To select Easy mode, hold down the AUTO ON/OFF button for more than two seconds.

Notes:

• All manual settings in Manual mode will be cancelled when you press the AUTO ON/OFF button to return to Auto mode.

• To cancel Easy mode, hold down the AUTO ON/OFF button for more than two seconds.

• There is no user mode for playback functions.

• The example screens in this operation manual

assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise indicated.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE or CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The user mode indicator is displayed.

AUTO

User mode indicator

Lock button

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Using the Menu Screens

The menu screens can be used to adjust the various settings of camcorder.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE or CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Lock button

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

5 Press d or y (1) to select the

desired menu item, then press r (2).

Example

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

DGT L ZOOM

TAPE SPEED 16 9:

OFF

50 100 780

6 Press d or y (1) to select the

desired menu setting, then press e (2).

• To adjust another menu item, press e,

then perform steps 4 to 6.

Example

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

DGT L ZOOM

TAPE SPEED 16 9:

001

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4 Press d or y (1) on the Operation

button to select the desired menu screen, then press r (2).

Example

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

EFF.SNAP DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

To turn off the menu screen

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.

Notes:

• Certain menu items are common among Camcorder modes. If the REMOTE menu item, for example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in other modes.

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

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Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

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.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

3 Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “TAPE SPEED”

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(1), then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The recording mode indicator changes from “SP” to “LP”.

Recording mode indicator

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 4 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

• To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

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

use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high-

temperature conditions is played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the

camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer.

—When 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.

4 Press d or y to select “LP”, then

press e.

TAPE SPEED

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Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. 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 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “AUDIO MODE” (1), then press r (2).

AUD IO SE T

AUD IO MODE

ZOOM MIC

IND

12bit

16bit

4 Press d or y to select “16bit”, then

press e.

AUD I O MODE

16bit

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The audio recording mode indicator changes from “12bit” to “16bit”.

Audio recording mode indicator

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in closeup shots.

AUTO

DIS indicator

Note:

• The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking.

Turning Off the DIS Function

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.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DIS” (1), then press r (2).

MANUA L SET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

OFF

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AUTO

16 bit

4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

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 66).

DIS

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The z indicator is turned off.

To return to DIS mode

Select “ON” in step 4 above.

OFF

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Camera Recording

Setting the Digital Zoom

You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digital zoom), 26–100K (digital zoom) or 26–780K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.

Notes:

• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1–780K.

• As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

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DIS

4 Press d or y to select “50”, “100” or

“780”, then press e.

DGTL ZOOM

001

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming.

Digital zoom indicator

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

3 Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DGTL ZOOM” (1), then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

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PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

DGT L ZOOM

TAPE SPEED 16 9:

OFF

50 100 780

Gamma Brightness

AUTOAUTO

GAMMAGAMMA

Compensation

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.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

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

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working.

AUTO

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The x indicator appears.

Note:

• When the x indicator is displayed, the

background will become slightly brighter.

To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears.

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GAMMA

AUTO

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AUTUTOAUTO

GAMMA

Camera Recording

Gain-up

When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.

Note:

• 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.

AUTO

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L I GHTLIGHT

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The ` indicator appears.

To cancel the gain-up function

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears.

Notes:

• Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode.

The picture noise increases when the ` indicator is displayed.

• When the ` indicator is displayed, a

residual image may appear behind a subject that exhibits a lot of movement.

• Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the manual exposure function (see page 46).

L I GHTLIGHT

AUTO

AUTUTO

GAMMA

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Night Recording (Super Cat’s

R CAT

S EYE

AUTUTOAUTO

I R L I GHTIR L IGHT

Eye)

The night recording function allows you to record the subject in absolute darkness. This is useful when you want to record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal, without artificial light.

Note:

• Use Night Recording when “LIGHT” is displayed. Do not use in a bright location such as outdoors in broad daylight.

SUPER CAT’S EYE switch

IR LIGHT button

Infrared light transmitter

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, set the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to ON.

•“SUPER CAT’S EYE” appears, and the picture becomes brighter.

AUT

OAUTO

L I GHTLIGHT

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the IR LIGHT button.

•“SUPER CAT’S EYE” changes to “IR LIGHT”, and the camcorder emits infrared light from the transmitter.

• The picture becomes monochrome.

To cancel Night Recording

Set the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to OFF.

Notes:

• The picture will turn white if you use Night Recording in a bright location.

• The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly when using Night Recording. In such cases, use the manual focus function to obtain proper focus (see page 47).

• Infrared light emitted from the camcorder illumines an area up to about 3 m away.

• The following functions do not work when using Night Recording.

— Manual shutter speed — Manual exposure — White balance lock — Scene menu

• You can obtain a much brighter picture of the

subject by pressing the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button to select Gain-up mode and then setting the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to ON.

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AUTO

AUTUTO

SUPER CAT

’S EYE

SUPER CAT’S EYE

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L I GHTLIGHT

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AUTO

minmin

AUTO

FADEFADE

min

1 2bit12 bit

AUTOAUTO

SPSP

min

AUTO

FADADEFADE I NIN

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Camera Recording

Fade In and Fade Out

The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery.

Fade in

Fade out

Setting Fade Mode

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “FADE” (1),

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then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

OFF

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• “FADE” is displayed.

FADE indicator

Using Fade Mode

1 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

• The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in.

2 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 Standby mode.

4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

FADE

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To cancel Fade mode

Select “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”.

To use Fade Out only

1 During camera recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, perform steps 2 to 5 in “Setting Fade Mode” to display “FADE”.

2 Press the REC START/STOP button at

the point where you wish to stop recording.

Note:

• Fade mode is automatically cancelled after Fade Out.

Wide Screen (16:9)

The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. 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

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “16:9” (1), then press r (2).

CAMERA SE T

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

OFF

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4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

16 9:

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked.

To return to normal screen

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Notes:

• You can only use the wide screen function when the camcorder is in TAPE-CAMERA mode.

• Each frame picture will not be displayed in Wide Screen mode when a still recording effect is set during Wide Screen mode.

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Quick Return

When you have been playing back what you have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly return to recording from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

3 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “QK. RETURN” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

START

STOP

4 Press d or y to select “START”,

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then press e.

•“SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene.

QK. RETURN

When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, “FINISHED” is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Edit Search

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 r (forward edit search) or e (reverse edit search) on the Operation button.

3 When you find the point where you want

to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• Forward edit search is performed at the same

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

• Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search.

Notes:

• To cancel the quick return function, press r to select “STOP”, then press e.

• If the cassette has been removed since the last recording or if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, the quick return function cannot be used.

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Still Recording on Tape

You can record still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes.

Type of Still Recording modes

SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds.

STILL: A continuous still image is recorded.

Selecting Still Recording Mode

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SNAP EFF.” (1), then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

OFF

SHOT

DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9 9

PHOTO

-IN-

FRAMES

6 Press d or y to select the desired

still recording mode, then press e.

PHOTO SNAP STILL

7 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Using Still Recording

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 In Recording Standby

mode, press the STILL button.

• A still image of the subject is displayed.

3 Press the REC START/STOP

button.

• The still image of the subject will be recorded.

In SNAP mode, the camcorder returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds.

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4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

OFFEFF.SNAP

5 Press y (1) to select “PHOTO

SNAP”, then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

ST ILL

EFF.SNAP

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To cancel the still image

In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while

the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode.

In STILL mode, press the STILL button.

Notes:

• Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button.

• The picture quality in Still Recording mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

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Still Recording Effects

You can select one of these still recording effects to record the still images with an effect.

Type of Still Recording Effects

PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded

following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing.

P-IN-P: A still image is recorded within an inset

image displayed on a motion picture.

9 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at

intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9-frame picture.

16 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at

intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 16-frame picture.

Selecting a still recording effect

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select Y, then press r on the

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Operation button.

Note:

• In TAPE-CAMERA mode, select the desired still recording mode (see page

38).

4 Press d or y (1) to select “SNAP

EFF.”, then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

OFF

DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED

16 9 9

PHOTO

-IN-

SHOT

FRAMES

Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES mode

1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select “PHOTO SHOT”, “9 FRAMES” or “16 FRAMES”.

2 In Recording Standby

mode, press the STILL button.

• In TAPE-CAMERA mode, a still image of the subject is displayed with the selected effect. Perform step 3.

• In CARD-CAMERA mode, the still image of the subject will be recorded with the selected effect. Omit step 3.

3 Press the REC START/

STOP button.

• The still image of the subject will be recorded on tape.

To cancel the still image in TAPECAMERA mode

In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while

the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode.

In STILL mode, press the STILL button.

Notes:

• Still recording effects can also be used during recording on tape by pressing the STILL button.

• If you use PHOTO SHOT during recording on tape, the visual effects of a camera shutter closing are recorded.

• You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the SOUND menu item to “OFF” (see page 57).

• The picture quality in Still Recording Effects mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

5 Press d or y to select the desired

still recording effect, then press e.

EFF.SNAP

PHOTO SHOT

6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

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Using P-IN-P mode

AUTOTO

1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (see page 39).

2 In Recording Standby mode, press the

STILL button.

• An inset image of the subject is displayed.

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• To change the position of the inset image, press e or r on the Operation button. The inset image moves as shown below.

AUAUTOTOAUTO

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4 Press y to freeze the inset

image.

Note:

• Pressing y, e or r while

the inset image is frozen cancels the still image.

5 Press the REC START/

STOP button.

• The still image of the subject will be recorded.

• In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the STILL button, instead of the REC START/ STOP button.

To pause recording on tape

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To turn off the inset image

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.

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To cancel still recording effects

Select “OFF” in step 5 of “Selecting a still recording effect”.

Note:

• P-IN-P mode cannot be used together with the following functions.

—Mosaic picture effect —DIS —16:9 —Brighter mode (`) of the gain-up function —Digital zoom

3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame

the inset subject.

AUTOAUTO

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Auto Focus

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 whatever is in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene.

Notes:

• If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the centre will 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 47. In these situations, use the manual focus function.

Macro Shots

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

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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.

Using the Remote Control

Use the supplied 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 in the Remote Control

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/

SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated.

3 Replace the cover.

Caution:

• Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together.

Power Zoom control

Tripod

Notes:

• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

• It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots, to prevent image shaking.

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Turning on the Remote Control Mode

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2 Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “REMOTE” (1), then press r (2).

OTHERS

REMO TE

SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

D EMO MO DE

OFF

3 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

REMOTE

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Operating the Remote Control

1 Open the LCD monitor completely (1),

then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

180

2 Set the Media Selection switch on the

camcorder to TAPE or CARD.

3 Set the Power switch on the camcorder

to CAMERA or VCR.

4 Aim the remote control at the remote

sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons for operation.

REW button [pp. 22, 76]

CARD REC button [p. 72]

TAPE REC START/STOP button [p. 19]

ZOOM W/T buttons [pp. 20, 59]

VOL. +/L buttons [p. 22]

PLAY button [pp. 22, 76]

FF button [pp. 22, 76]

STOP button [pp. 22, 76]

SLOW button [p. 44]

Shift buttons [p. 59]

Advance/reverse buttons [p. 44]

PAUSE/STILL button [pp. 24, 44]

Notes:

• Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the remote sensor, 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.

• When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate, replace them with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries.

Useful Features

Remote sensor

5 m

Approximate operating range of remote control

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot

Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder.

If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. The supplied remote control is useful for such occasions.

Useful Features

2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

• The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE

or CARD, and begin recording.

Caution:

• Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor during recording.

Notes:

• The screen image is automatically inverted when the vertical rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°. When the monitor is rotated back to within 135°, the image returns to normal.

• If the F indicator flashes when the monitor is in the inverted position, this indicates a warning. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to within 135°. (See pages 7 and 8 for descriptions of the warning indicators.)

1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to

the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

180

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Playback

Playback Functions with the Remote Control

These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control. (See pages 41 and 42 for use of the remote control.)

PAUSE/STILL button

PLAY button

SLOW button

Advance/reverse buttons

Reverse Playback

The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the j button.

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

Frame Advance

The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame.

1 During playback in TAPE-VCR

mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback.

2 Press the h (or j) button.

• Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

Notes:

• The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback.

• If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time.

• Clearer still images can be achieved by recording with a fast shutter speed (see page

49).

Useful Features

Slow

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

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the SLOW button (f).

To view slow playback in reverse, press the j button.

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

Note:

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes.

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Useful Features Playback

Using the Time Code

The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automatically 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.

Display format

0 00 10 20TC

Frame number*

Second

Minute

Hour

• The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-VCR mode.

* Displayed during still

or frame advance playback.

1 During playback or camera recording in

TAPE modes, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

Useful Features

2 Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “TIME CODE” (1), then press r (2).

OTHERS

REMO TE

SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

DISP. OFF

DISP. ON

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The time code appears.

Time code

TC0 0 5:35:

To turn off the time code

Select “DISP. OFF” in step 3 above.

Note:

• When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed.

Displaying the time code on a TV during playback

1 In TAPE-VCR mode, select I, then

press r on the Operation button. Select “TC OUT” (1), then press r (2).

OTHERS

REMO TE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

OFF

2 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

3 Press d or y to select “DISP. ON”,

then press e.

DISP. ON

TIME CODE

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TC OUT

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Camera Recording

Manual Exposure

The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, 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).

• Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

• Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

5 Press e to display the exposure setting

screen.

MANUAL

EXPOSURE

SET [ BUTTON]

12 bit

6 Press d or y to select the desired

exposure level.

• The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).

MANUAL

EXPOSURE

SET [ BUTTON]

12 bit

7 Press e.

• The selected exposure level is displayed on the menu screen.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED

EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

Advanced Features

4 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “EXPOSURE” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

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

AUTO

ANUAL

8 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel Manual Exposure mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, then press e.

Notes:

• Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if a

scene setting is selected thereafter.

• Manual Exposure cannot be used with Night

Recording.

• When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button.

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Advanced Features Camera Recording

Manual Focus

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.

Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright.

Subject has horizontal stripes.

Light reflects off the subject.

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns.

Lack of contrast, e.g. snow

scene.

Subject is being shot through a

dirty or wet window.

Two subjects at different distances

overlap in the same scene.

Subjects at different distances

appear in the centre of the scene

at the same time.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “MAN. FOCUS” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS AUTO SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

ANUAL

5 Press e to display the focus setting

screen.

MANUAL

FOCUS

FAR NEAR

SET [ BUTTON]

12bit

Fast-speed shutter being used

Advanced Features

under fluorescent lighting.

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6 Adjust the Power Zoom

control to frame the subject as you desire.

7 Press d or y (1) to focus on the

min

subject, then press e (2).

MANU AL MF

FOCUS

FAR NEAR

SET [ BUTTON]

MANU AL MF

FOCUS

AUTO

SET

SET [ BUTTON]

12 bit

8 Press e.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUSMANUAL

SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

To cancel Manual Focus mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, then press e.

Notes:

• The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately

1.8 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and then try refocusing.

• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus.

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing d or y, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed.

• When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button.

Advanced Features

9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•“MF” is displayed.

Manual focus indicator

MANUAL MF

AUTO

min

0SPmin

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12 bit

Advanced Features Camera Recording

Setting the Shutter Speed

The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SHUT. SPEED” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

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

AUTO

ANUAL

5 Press e to display the shutter speed

setting screen.

6 Press d or y (1) to select the

desired shutter speed, then press e (2).

• The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen.

MANUAL

SHUT.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS

SHUT. S PE ED

EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

SPEED

SET [ BUTTON]

12 bit

00001

0020

AUTO

2000

7 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, then press e.

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MANUAL

SHUT.

SPEED

SET [ BUTTON]

Shutter speed

indicator

10000 4000 2000 1000 500 250 120 50 AUTO

Shutter speed

12 bit

00001

AUTO

1/10,000 sec.

1/4,000 sec. 1/2,000 sec. 1/1,000 sec.

1/500 sec. 1/250 sec. 1/120 sec.

1/50 sec.

Variable

Recommended Shutter Speeds

The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light.

Situation

• Recording sports action in bright daylight.

• Recording in bright daylight at a ski resort.

• Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day.

• Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking).

• When you want to reduce the light by half. Use as a substitute for an ND2 filter.

Recommended

shutter speed

1/10,000 sec.

1/1,000 sec.

1/250 sec.

1/120 sec.

Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed

• Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording function (see page 38) to record higher quality still images of fast-moving subjects.

• If the on-screen picture flickers when recording under fluorescent lighting, you may be able to compensate by setting the shutter speed to 1/120 sec.

Notes:

• Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed.

• Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts.

• The manual shutter speed setting will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter.

• The manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night Recording.

• When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button.

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Advanced Features

MANUAL

LOCK

Camera Recording

White Balance Lock

The colour of the subject on the screen tends to look different depending on the lighting condition. The camcorder is preset to Auto White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the current lighting condition.

Auto White Balance may not work properly for the following subjects. In this case, use the white balance lock function.

• Subjects with one dominant colour or subjects against background with one dominant colour

• Subjects under very bright light source, e.g. video lights

• Subjects under light source with red hue, e.g. glow of sunset

• Close-up images of small objects

Note:

• White Balance Lock cannot be set when the camcorder is in Easy mode or the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch is set to ON.

W/B button

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set

the white balance lock.

•“W/B LOCK” flashes during the locking procedure. To cancel the locking procedure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button while “W/B LOCK” flashes.

5 Press the W/B button to turn off the

white balance lock screen.

•“W/B LOCK” is displayed.

MANUAL WB

LOCK

min

12 bit

To cancel White Balance Lock

1 Press the W/B button, then press the

MENU/DISPLAY button.

•“W/B LOCK” changes to “WHITE BAL.”.

Advanced Features

2 Press the W/B button to display the

white balance lock screen.

AUTO

WH I T E BA L .

SET MENU D I SPLAY

3 Aim the lens at a white object.

• Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white.

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2 Press the W/B button to turn off the

white balance lock screen.

Notes:

• If the light source changes or if you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, when recording with the white balance locked, the white balance may shift. Reset the white balance.

• Do not move the camcorder while “W/B LOCK” is flashing in step 4.

• If “W/B LOCK” does not stop flashing in step 4, press the MENU/DISPLAY button to cancel the locking procedure, and repeat step 4.

• White Balance Lock will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter.

Digital Picture Effects

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

Type of Digital Picture Effects

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

SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to that

of an old photograph.

MOSAIC: To record a picture divided up into

tiles.

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 colours of the image are inverted.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

4 Press d or y to select the desired

digital picture effect, then press e.

• The selected digital picture effect is displayed on the menu screen.

PIC. EFFECT

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel the digital picture effect

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

• Digital picture effects cannot be used when a

still image is displayed.

Advanced Features

3 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

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OFF

BW SEP IA M

OSA I C SOLARI NEGA

Advanced Features Camera Recording

Scene Menu (Program AE)

You can 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.

Type of Scene Settings

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.

PART Y: When the illumination is from a

spotlight or candles.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

3 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SCENE MENU” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

OFF

SPORT SUNL IGHT DUSK PARTY

4 Press d or y to select the scene

setting that best fits the recording situation, then press e.

• The selected scene setting is displayed on the menu screen.

SCENE MENU

SPORT

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The selected scene setting indicator is displayed.

Scene setting indicator

SPORT

min

To cancel the scene setting

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

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Note:

• Scene settings cannot be used when Night

Recording is used or a still image is displayed.

Using the Zoom Microphone (Optional Accessory)

With the optional zoom microphone VR-5MC, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance.

Mounting the Zoom Microphone

1 Align the mounting pin of the zoom

microphone with the mounting hole on the camcorder, and slide the zoom microphone in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.

Mounting hole

Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode

Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is mounted.

Type of Zoom Microphone modes

AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects

the optimum sound according to the magnification of the zoom lens. When the zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the built-in microphone is used to record sounds. As the zoom magnification increases, the sounds from the zoom microphone and built-in microphone are mixed according to the zoom setting.

TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record

sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.)

OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off. (The

built-in microphone is on.)

1 Mount the zoom microphone to the

camcorder.

Mounting pin

2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Turn the screw in the direction of the

arrow to secure the zoom microphone.

Screw

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4 Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “ZOOM MIC” (1), then press r (2).

AUD IO SE T

AUD IO MODE ZOOM MIC W

IND

Removing the zoom microphone

Turn the screw in the opposite direction than when mounting, and then pull off the zoom microphone.

Caution:

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom

microphone, as this may cause the camcorder or zoom microphone to break down.

5 Press d or y to select the desired

zoom microphone mode, then press e.

• The selected zoom microphone mode is displayed on the menu screen.

ZOOM MI C

6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• When the camcorder is in Easy mode, the Zoom Microphone mode is fixed to “AUTO” and cannot be selected on the menu screen.

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AUTO

TELE OFF

Advanced Features

Advanced Features Camera Recording

World Clock

The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use the camcorder while travelling anywhere around the world.

• Set the area, date and time for your home time zone if they have not already been set (see page 14).

Example: Changing the clock from London time to Paris time.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

AUTO

min

.6.2

03:01

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AREA” (1), then press r (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

4 Press d or y (1) to select “2

PARIS”, then press e (2).

• The camcorder is now set to Paris time.

AREA

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

2002

min

LONDON1

PAR I S2

.6.2

2002

03:11

Time Zone Chart

Advanced Features

Area

number

ANCHRGE

HAWAII

SAMOA

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150˚

LONDON

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

DENVER

L. A.

CARACAS

RIO

FN ISL.

AZORES

30˚60˚90˚120˚

24 2 3 4 5 61 7 8 9 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

PARIS

MOSCOW

CAIRO

DUBAI

KARACHI

DACCA

HNGKNG

BANGKOK

TOKYO

SOLOMON

SYDNEY

WLLNGTN

180˚150˚120˚90˚60˚30˚0˚

Area Table

Area number

Area name

LONDON

PARIS

CAIRO

MOSCOW

DUBAI

KARACHI

DACCA

BANGKOK

HNGKNG

TOKYO

SYDNEY

SOLOMON

WLLNGTN

SAMOA

HAWAII

ANCHRGE

L.A.

DENVER

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

Countries or areas*

England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time)

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia

Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey

Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow)

United Arab Emirates

Maldives, Pakistan

Bangladesh, India, Myanmar

Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand, Vietnam

Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Borneo, Bali), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan

Japan, Korea

Australia (Sydney)

New Caledonia

Fiji, New Zealand

Western Samoa

Hawaii Is., Tahiti, HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Alaska), AST (Alaska Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Los Angeles, San Francisco), PST (Pacific Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Denver), MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Mexico (Mexico City), U.S.A. (Chicago), CST (Central Standard Time)

Canada (Montreal), Jamaica, Peru, U.S.A. (New York, Washington D.C.), EST (Eastern Standard Time)

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*These are commonly used names. The formal names may be different.

CARACAS

RIO

FN ISL.

AZORES

Chile, Dominican Republic, Venezuela

Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Fernando de Noronha

Azores Islands

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Windbreak

The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “WIND” (1), then press r (2).

AUD IO SE T

AUD IO MODE

ZOOM MI C

IND

OFF

4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

IND

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Setting the Confirmation Sounds

A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to change the type of sound or to turn off the confirmation sounds altogether.

Type of Confirmation Sound Settings

CHIME: A chiming sound is made. BEEP: An electronic beeping sound is made.

OFF: No confirmation sound is made.

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2 Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SOUND” (1), then press r (2).

OTHERS

REMO TE SOUND

TIME CODE TC OUT D EMO MO DE

CH IME

BEEP

OFF

To cancel Windbreak

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Advanced Features

Note:

• Keep the windbreak function off during normal recording. If it is left on, the recorded audio may sound somewhat muffled when played back.

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3 Press d or y to select the desired

sound setting, then press e.

SOUND

BEEP

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• If “OFF” is selected, the sound effect of a camera shutter closing in PHOTO SHOT mode and CARD-CAMERA mode will also be turned off.

Selecting Summer Time

Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to Summer time.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

AUTO

min

.6.2

03:01

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The Q indicator appears when the date/

time is displayed.

min

Summer time indicator

To reset to standard time

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

2002

.6.2

03:1 1

Advanced Features

3 Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SUMR TIME” (1), then press r (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

OFF

4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

• The time automatically changes to Summer time.

SUMR T I ME

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features Playback

Playback

Playback Zoom

The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and to shift the magnified picture by using the remote control (see pages 41 and 42 for use of the remote control).

ZOOM buttons

Shift buttons

• The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-VCR mode.

1 During playback in TAPE-VCR (or

CARD-VCR) mode, press the ZOOM T button to zoom in.

AUDIO

1 2

To cancel Playback Zoom

Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the widest angle.

Notes:

• Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in picture quality for still images.

• Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be transferred via DV or PC connect cable to a personal computer.

2 Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button to

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shift the displayed image.

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AUDIO

1 2

Gamma Playback

FRAMES

ULTI F RAME

DIO

Multiple Strobe Playback

The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by increasing 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.

•“GAMMA1” appears, and the picture becomes brighter.

GAMMA AUDIO

GAMMA AUDIO1

1 2

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

•“GAMMA2” appears.

GAMMA AUDIO

GAMMA AUDIO22

1 2

The multiple strobe playback function can be used to capture the action of a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you want to check your form in sports such as tennis or golf.

1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “MULTI FRAME” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

OFF

9 16

FRAMES

3 Press d or y to select “9 FRAMES”

(9-frame picture) or “16 FRAMES” (16frame picture), then press e.

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen, and then begin playback.

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To cancel Gamma Playback

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA1” and “GAMMA2” disappear.

Note:

• Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback.

5 Press the STILL button at

the point where you want to

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begin the multiple strobe playback.

• A multi-frame picture of the image is displayed.

To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback

Press the STILL button again.

Note:

• Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used

during video search, still or slow playback.

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IPE

PB EFFECT

Playback

Playback Effects

Playback effects can be used to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during playback in TAPE-VCR mode.

Type of Playback Effects

OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next

image fades in, replacing the previous image. The two scenes momentarily dissolve.

WIPE: A still image is replaced with the next

image first appearing in the middle of the screen and gradually expanding to fill the screen.

Using Playback Effect

1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PB EFFECT” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

OFF

OVERLAP

IPE

3 Press d or y to select “OVERLAP”

or “WIPE”, then press e.

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

5 Rewind or fast forward the tape to just

before the position where you want to use the playback effect, and then begin playback.

• The still image is replaced with the next image with the selected playback effect.

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Preparation

Plan the scene transition, and record still images with the still recording function (see page 38).

Notes:

• Playback effects can also be used to provide a transition from a still image to a moving image.

• Record images for 6 seconds or longer. An image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not dissolve properly.

To cancel the playback effect

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

• Playback effects will be cancelled if Multiple

Strobe Playback is used thereafter.

• Scene transition does not occur if Playback

Zoom or Picture Effect Playback is used thereafter.

• Playback effects will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted.

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Picture Effect Playback

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

Type of Picture Effects

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

white.

SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia colour

similar to that of an old photograph.

MOSAIC*: The picture is divided up into tiles. SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is

enhanced, creating a unique artistic image.

NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are

reversed and colours of the image are inverted.

*Available only in TAPE-VCR mode.

• The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-VCR mode.

1 During playback in TAPE-VCR or CARD-

VCR mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

EFFECT

OFF

BW SEP I A M

OSA IC SOLARI NEGA

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

• Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to a personal computer.

• Picture Effect Playback cannot be used with Multiple Strobe Playback or Slide Show Playback.

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3 Press d or y to select the desired

picture effect, then press e.

PIC. EFFECT

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

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Advanced Features Playback

Picture/Backlight Adjustments

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings.

• The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-CAMERA mode.

Adjusting the Picture

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2 Press d or y to select O (1), then

press r (2) on the Operation button.

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT

LCD BRI GHT LC D COLOUR

BRI GHT

AUTO

3 Press d or y to select the item you

wish to adjust, then press r.

4 Press d or y to adjust the item to

the desired setting.

LCD BR I GHT

Darker Brighter

Adjusting the Backlight

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2 Select O, then press r on the

Operation button. Press d or y to select “BACKLIGHT” (1), then press r (2).

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRI GHT LC D COLOUR

BRI GHT

AUTO

NORMAL BRI GHT

3 Press d or y to select “AUTO”,

“NORMAL” or “BRIGHT”, then press e.

BACKL I GHT

AUTO: The camcorder automatically

switches between “NORMAL” and “BRIGHT” depending on the ambient lighting. 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.

BRI GHT

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LCD COLOUR

VF BRI GHT

Note:

• Close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder when adjusting the “VF BRIGHT”.

Decrease Increase

Darker Brighter

5 Press e, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

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4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• When the colour is adjusted, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless it is necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

Editing

Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in 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.

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

To S-video input socket

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-video cable (supplied)

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

Notes:

• If your VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) available from our main parts distributor detailed on page 91.

21-pin Euro-SCART on VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector

AUDIO

(R)

(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

Audio R Audio L

Video

VIDEO AUDIO

(L/MONO)

• If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR.

• If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you can use the supplied S-video cable for the video connection. (The yellow video plug does not need to be connected to the VCR.)

Recording

POWER

Playback

PLAY

TV/VCRSET UP

Cutting 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 45). 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.

3 Press y on the camcorder to begin

CHANNEL

PAUSE /STILL

STOP/ EJECT

REC

playback, and then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording.

4 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 d on the camcorder and press the Stop button on the VCR.

Notes:

• 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 defect in the camcorder.

• The time code display will be recorded along with the edited sequences if the TC OUT item is set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing (see page 45).

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Advanced Features Playback

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)

This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using the supplied DV cable. The DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio.

Recording

Video equipment

To DV terminal

DV cable (supplied)

To DV terminal

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

Playback

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Perform “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 64, using the video equipment as the recording source.

Note:

• Make sure that the video equipment to which you are recording can input dubbing signals via the DV terminal.

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Audio Dubbing Feature

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.

Built-in stereo microphone

Note:

• Audio dubbing cannot be performed via the DV terminal.

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 on Audio 2 over the original right sound. Both the dubbed and original sounds are in 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 30.

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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 y to pause playback.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4 Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AUDIO DUB” (1), then press r (2).

• The audio dubbing screen appears.

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O EXECUTEDUB

AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

AUDIO

AUDI O

DUB

START

STOP

To pause audio dubbing

Press e.

To quit audio dubbing

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. The audio dubbing screen disappears.

If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the audio dubbing screen.

2 Repeat steps 1 to 5 above.

Notes:

• Audio dubbing cannot be used with record-

ings made in LP mode.

• 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.

• Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16bit mode or vice versa. Press e to resume operation.

• 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 “Selecting the Audio Playback Mode” on next page).

CANCEL MENU DISPLAY

5 Press e to begin audio dubbing.

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Record your narration.

AUDI O

DUB START

STOP

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AUDIO

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode

You can select any of the following audio playback modes.

Audio 1+2

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels)

• 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels)

Audio 1

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel only)

• 16-bit recording in mono (left channel only)

Audio 2

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel only)

• 16-bit recording in mono (right channel only)

1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with

dubbed audio.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AUDIO” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI FR AME

1 2

4 Press d or y to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press e.

AUDIO

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The selected audio playback mode indicator is displayed.

AUDIO

Audio playback mode indicator

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Note:

• The audio playback mode indicator, “AUDIO”, is displayed in different colours depending on the recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the recording being played back. A white display indicates 12-bit recording mode, and a green display, 16-bit recording mode.

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Advanced Features Playback

Configuring Software for PC Connection

This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the optional Video Capture Software VR-PK50E.

System Requirements

• IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intelb Pentiumb

133 MHz or faster processor

• Microsoft Windowsb 95B, Windowsb 95C, Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second Edition, Windowsb 2000 Professional*, or Windowsb Me operating system

• 32 MB or more of RAM

• 9 MB minimum of available hard-disk space

• SVGA (800 K 600 pixels) colour display

monitor with 16-bit colour or higher

• CD-ROM drive (for installation)

• RS-232C serial port

• Mouse or other pointing device

* In the Windowsb 2000 Professional environ-

ment, only the system administrator has installation access rights.

Installing the Software

1 Turn on the PC and start up Windows.

2 Insert the CD-ROM of the optional Video

Capture Software into the CD-ROM

Advanced Features

drive.

3 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

4 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 Double click on the “Setup.exe” file.

6 Follow the instructions as they appear

on the PC monitor until the installation is complete.

7 Restart the PC.

Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer

1 Turn off the PC.

2 Connect the camcorder as shown below.

• Before connecting the camcorder to the PC, make sure that the PC power is off to insure that images are transferred properly.

To RS-232C port (D-sub 9-pin port)

PC connecting cable*

To PC connection jack

*Included with the optional Video Capture Software VR-PK50E.

3 Turn on the PC.

Notes:

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery charger as a power source for extended periods of use.

• Images with the following functions cannot be transferred to a personal computer. — TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom,

Picture Effect Playback

— TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital

Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu

• Using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia card to a PC (see page 83).

• To edit still images transferred with the optional Video Capture Software, use a commercially available image editing software.

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Using the Software

For tips on how to use the optional Video Capture Software VR-PK50E, refer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps below to open the PDF file containing the manual.

Note:

• For the latest product information, be sure to read the “Readme” text file located in the “Readme” folder of the optional Video Capture Software CD-ROM. Select the “Readme” text file you prefer. The letters between “Readme” and

“.txt” define the language; for example, “en” in “Readmeen.txt” stands for English, etc.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later is required for viewing the PDF manual of the optional Video Capture Software. If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your PC, perform steps below to install one.

Language File name

Chinese, Simplified ar40chs.exe

Chinese, Traditional ar405cht.exe

Dutch ar405dut.exe

English ar405eng.exe

French ar405fre.exe

German ar405deu.exe

Italian ar405ita.exe

Korean ar405kor.exe

Portugese ar405por.exe

Spanish, Castilian ar405esl.exe

Swedish ar405swe.exe

1 Insert the CD-ROM of the optional Video

Capture Software into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon. 4 Double click on the “Acroread” folder.

5 Double click on the desired language

version.

6 Follow the instructions as they appear

on the PC monitor until the installation is complete.

7 Restart the PC.

Opening the PDF Manual

1 Insert the CD-ROM of the optional Video

Capture Software into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3 Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon.

4 Double click on the “Manual” folder.

5 Double click on the PDF file of the

desired language version.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader launches and the selected PDF manual opens.

Note:

• If the PDF file does not open, Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be properly installed. Refer to the steps of “Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader” to check the installation procedure.

Printing the PDF Manual

Print out the PDF manual so that you can consult it whenever necessary.

1 Open the PDF manual.

2 Select “Print” in the “File” menu.

Note:

• The menu expressions such as “Print” and “File” may vary according to the language

version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on the PC.

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3 Select your print settings, then click

“OK”.

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SmartMedia Card Features

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card

Inserting a SmartMedia Card

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

Card slot cover

3 Open the card slot cover in the direction

of the arrow.

4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot

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

5 Close the card slot cover.

Removing a SmartMedia Card

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below.

Notes:

• The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use.

• Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot cover, as the camcorder may not record the still image properly.

Features

SmartMedia Card

Chipped corner

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Contact area

Card Recording

It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the SmartMedia card.

Media Selection switch

6 Adjust the Power Zoom

control to frame the subject as you desire.

7 Press the STILL button to

begin recording.

• The S indicator flashes

red while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia card, and returns to white when recording completes.

STILL button

Power Zoom control

Power switch

1 Insert a SmartMedia card into the

camcorder.

2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder.

Number of shots taken

AUTO

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 colour hue in the image.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while the S indicator is flashing in step 6.

0901

CARD

9001

SmartMedia Card

Features

Number of shots remaining

Lock button

5 Perform steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select the desired still recording effect (see page 39).

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SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording

Selecting the Picture Resolution

The picture quality of still images recorded on the SmartMedia card depends on the resolution setting. Select the appropriate setting to match the purpose of recording.

Type of resolution settings

NORMAL: Records images with standard

picture quality.

FINE: Records images with higher quality than

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

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than

in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality.

Approximate number of recordable images for each resolution setting

Capacity of

SmartMedia

card

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

Note:

• The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of resolution settings being used and the images being shot.

Features

SmartMedia Card

Resolution setting

NORMAL

104

211

424

849

FINE

132

265

531

ECONOMY

195

395

795

1,592

1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “REC MODE” (1), then press r (2).

CAMERA SET

REC MODE SNAP EFF .

DGT L ZOOM

NORMAL

FINE ECONOMY

3 Press d or y to select the desired

setting, then press e.

REC MODE

NORMAL

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The selected resolution setting indicator is displayed.

NORMAL

Resolution setting indicator

Note:

• The resolution setting indicator is also displayed in CARD-VCR mode. The resolution setting 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 resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording.

9001

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Recording with the Self-timer

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/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE SEL F T IMER DIS

MEN U

CARD

2 Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SELF TIMER” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U

SEL F T IMER EXECUTE

DIS

CARD

3 Frame the subject, and then press the

STILL button to set the timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down.

• The shutter will be automatically released 10 seconds after, and a still image of the subject is recorded.

Self-timer operating indicator

AUTO

NORMAL

CANCEL

[ ST I LL]

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 again in step 3 above.

• Self-timer mode will be cancelled after recording one image. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record another image with the self-timer.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off or remove the SmartMedia card once the self-timer operating indicator begins flashing.

CARD

9001

AUTO

NORMAL

CANCEL

[ BUTTON]

CARD

9001

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SmartMedia Card

Features

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording

Formatting a SmartMedia Card

In order to use a commercially available SmartMedia card with this camcorder, formatting is necessary before its first use. You also need to format a SmartMedia card when one of the following warning indicators appears, in order to use the card with the camcorder.

•“FORMAT MEMORY CARD”

•“MEMORY CARD ERROR”

•“MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”

•“CANNOT STORE DATA”

Cautions:

• Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all

images on the card including the deleteprotected images. Be sure to copy important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card (see pages 69 and 70).

• Do not remove the power source during formatting, as this may cause damage to the camcorder or SmartMedia card. It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply.

1 Insert a SmartMedia card to be format-

ted into the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to CARD-CAMERA

mode.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANUA L SET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U SEL F T IMER DIS

Features

SmartMedia Card

4 Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “FORMAT” (1), then press r (2) to display the format screen.

OTHERS

REMOTE

FORMAT EXECUTE

SOUND DE MO MOD E

ALL BE

YES [ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

• To cancel formatting, press d.

5 Press y to begin formatting.

ALL BE

YES [ BUTTON] NO [ BUTTON]

CARD

• The menu screen is displayed when formatting ends.

6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use.

• Use this camcorder to format a SmartMedia card. The camcorder may not recognize the

images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment.

• You cannot format a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal affixed.

FORMAT

DATA WI LL

ERASED.

FORMAT

DATA WI LL

ERASED.

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SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

Card Playback

It is possible to play back and view still images recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD monitor.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Operation button

1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

2 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

• The images recorded on the SmartMedia card are displayed in a thumbnail format.

Total thumbnail pages

4 Press e or r on the Operation button

to move the selection frame to the desired image.

• Each time you press e or r, the

selection frame moves backward or forward.

Selection frame

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NORMAL

Notes:

• You can display a thumbnail of the previous

(or next) 6 images by pressing e (or r) when the selection frame is on the image at the top left (or bottom right).

• Holding down e or r increases the

speed of motion of the selection frame.

5 Press y.

• The selected image is displayed in fullscreen.

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CARDCARD

Lock button

Page number

Image number

NORMAL

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NORMAL

Available Operations during Fullscreen Display

• You can display the full-screen picture of the

previous or next image by pressing e or r.

• To return to a thumbnail of the images,

press d.

Note:

• Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image, the resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording.

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Features

SmartMedia Card Features Playback

Slide Show Playback

It is possible to automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a SmartMedia card.

1 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.

2 Press e or r to select the image from

which you want to begin slide show playback.

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NORMAL

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4 Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SLIDE SHOW” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

EXECUTE

EFFECTPIC.

5 Press y.

• Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will be displayed in full-screen one after another in order of recording.

SL I D E SHOWSL I DE SHOW

CANCE L [ BUT TON]CANCEL [ BUTTON]

After playing back all the images on the SmartMedia card once, Slide Show Playback automatically stops.

6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen, then press d to display a thumbnail of images.

To stop Slide Show Playback

During slide show playback, press d, then press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

CARD

Features

SmartMedia Card

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SL I DE SHOW

START CANCEL

[ BUTTON] [ BUTTON]

CARDCARD

Delete-protection

CAN

It is possible to prevent your important images recorded on the SmartMedia card from being accidentally erased.

4 Press y to set the protection.

• The R indicator appears.

Delete-protection indicator

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PROTECT” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

PROTE CT EXECUTE

DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

PROTECT

S ET

[ BUTTON]

SET

[ BUTTON]

CANCE L

[ BUTTON]

END

[ BUTTON]

CARD

NORMAL

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3 Press the e or r to select the image

to be protected.

PROTECT

S ET

SET

[ BUTTON]

[ BUBUT TON]

CAN

CE L

[ BUBUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

• If you want to protect another image, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

To cancel the protection setting

1 Select the image for which the protec-

tion setting is to be cancelled in step 3 above.

PROTECT

S ET

SET

CANCE L

END

[ BUTTON]

2 Press y to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

NORMAL

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NORMAL

100 0004-

PROTECT

SET

S ET

END

[ BUTTON]

PROTECT

[ BUTTON]

100 0004-

NORMAL

S ET

SET

CANCE L

END

3 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all images on it, including the ones with the deleteprotection setting.

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SmartMedia Card

Features

SmartMedia Card Features

N] N]

Playback

Deleting One Stored Image

You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a SmartMedia card for new images.

Note:

• 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/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DELETE” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT

DELETE EXECUTE

DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

DEL ET E

SET

[ BUTTON]

S ET

[ BUBUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

[ BU

T TON]

CARD

NORMAL

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3 Press e or r to select the image to

be deleted.

4 Press y to set the image.

• To cancel deletion, press d.

DE LET E

DELETE

DE LET E ?

DELETE ?

YES [ BUTTON]

YES [ BUT TON]

NO [ BUT TON]

NO [ BUTTON]

5 Press y to delete the image.

DELETE

S ET

[ BUTTON]

SET

[ BUTTON]

END

[ BUTTON]

• If you want to delete another image, repeat steps 3 to 5.

6 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 78).

• You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal affixed.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an image.

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DEL ET E

S ET

SET

CANCE L

END

[ BUTTON]

100 0003-

NORMAL

Deleting All Stored Images

You can delete all images stored on a SmartMedia card in one operation.

Notes:

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below.

• If you want to keep some images on the SmartMedia card, first delete-protect them (see page 78), and then perform the procedure below.

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER

CARDCARD

2 Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DELETE ALL” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE

DELETE EXECUTEALL

PRI. ORDER

CARD

3 Press y to delete all the images.

DELETE ALL

NOW D EL ET I NG

NORMAL

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Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 78).

• You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal affixed.

• Deleting all stored images will not erase DPOF assigned images with delete-protection setting.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

DELETE ALL

DELETE ALL ?

YES [ BUT TON] NO [ BUTTON]

• To cancel deletion, press d.

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Features

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

Print Order

The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a SmartMedia card.

About DPOF

DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. This format defines print information such as the specified number of pages to be printed. In the future, it will be possible to easily print still images using the DPOF feature when you use a DPOF-compatible printer or visit a shop with a service for printing DPOF images.

Notes:

• It is possible to print an image even if no print order has been assigned.

• You cannot assign a print order to images on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal affixed.

Assigning Print Order to an Image

1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PRI. ORDER” (1), then press r (2).

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER PR I . SELE CT

EFFECTPIC.

PRI. AL L PRI. CANCEL

CARDCARD

NONE

3 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press e (2) to display a thumbnail of the recorded images.

PLAYBACK SET

SL I DE SHO

PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI. ORDER PR I. SE LEC T

PRI NT

S ET

SET

CANCE L

END

EFFECTPIC.

[ BUTTON]

PRI. AL L PRI. CANCEL

CARD

NONE

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NORMAL

4 Press e or r (1) to select the image

to which you want to assign a print order, then press y (2).

SET

S ET

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUBUT TON]

T TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BU

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NORMAL

5 Press e or r to select the number of

printouts.

• 1 through 99 can be set for the number of printouts.

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SET

S ET

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

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NORMAL

Number of printouts

6 Press y to set the print order, then

press d.

• The M indicator appears.

• If you want to assign another print order,

repeat steps 4 to 6.

Print order indicator

Assigning Print Order to All Images

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

ALL”, then press e (2).

P P P

SET

S ET

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

NORMAL

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7 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

To cancel the print order for an image

1 Select the image for which you want to

cancel the print order in step 4 above, then press y.

2 Press e (1) to select “0”, and press

y (2), then press d.

• The M indicator disappears.

SET

S ET

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

NORMAL

100 0004-

To cancel the print order for all images

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2 Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

NONE”, then press e (2) to cancel the print order for all images.

PLAYBACK SE T

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER PRI . SEL ECT

• The M indicators are turned off.

PRI . ALL

PRI .

CANCEL

100 0006-

NONE

NORMAL

CARD

SmartMedia Card

Features

SET

S ET

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUTTO N]

NORMAL

100 0004-

3 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

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SmartMedia Card Features Playback

Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer

In addition to using the supplied PC connecting cable, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the SmartMedia card by using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter.

Image Folders and File Names

Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a SmartMedia card as shown below.

••••••

DCIM

Folder of still images

100SHARP

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

Sub-folder of still images

Serial number (100 to 999)

Still image

Adapters for the SmartMedia Card

Via a floppy disk adapter

Via a PC card adapter

Notes:

• Be careful when using a floppy disk adapter as it is possible to write and erase data even when a write-protect seal is affixed to the SmartMedia card.

• Remove the write-protect seal from the SmartMedia card before inserting the card to a PC card adapter.

• For details, see the operation manuals of the computer, floppy disk adapter, and PC card adapter.

To floppy disk drive

To PC card slot

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Useful Information

Hints for Better Shooting

• Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus.

Lighting

For clear, good-quality 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.

Brightness

(Lux)

Situation (Lux)

Blue sky

Position the subject in

the centre.

Focus manually when you

need to position the

subject off centre (see

pages 47 and 48).

• Avoid backlit 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 with this lighting, use Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct the exposure level to improve the picture (see pages 32 and 46).

100,000

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Clear day at noon (100,000)

Clear day at 10 am (65,000)

Clear day at 3 pm (35,000) Cloudy day at noon (32,000) Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000)

10,000

Cloudy day, one hour after sunrise (2,000) Clear day, one hour before sunset (1,000) Fluorescent light near window (1,000)

1,000

Factory floor (700–800) Sales counter in department store (500–700) Bowling alley (500)

Optimal lighting range

Library (400–500) Office with fluorescent lighting (400–500)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Fluorescent desk lamp (400) Flashlight at 1 m (250)

100

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Shop stairway (100)

During intermission at movie theatre (15–35)

Light from behind Backlighting

• Before zooming, think about how to best frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures. It also increases the

Note: The figures in the chart are approximations.

Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15–20) Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm (10–15)

Candlelight

battery power consumption.

• 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

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.

make scenes easy to watch during playback.

• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving

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subjects.

Note:

• It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently.

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DV Technology

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

• High horizontal resolution

Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use.

• Clear colour reproduction with virtually no colour contamination

Provides three times the colour resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). Clear images with virtually no distracting colour contamination (which usually appears as red).

• Standard use of TBC (Time Base Corrector) to prevent jittery images

Ensures stable images with a high signal-tonoise ratio.

• PCM digital recording

PCM digital recording gives you high-quality stereo sound that puts you in the middle of the action.

The “DV” trademark can only be used on digital VCR products which have been evaluated and have met the specifications set by the HD Digital VCR Conference for

Standardization of Consumer Use Digital VCR Formats.

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

DV and conventional video cassette tapes

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

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Mini DV Cassette

To protect recordings against accidental erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position.

Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette

• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with

the i 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 labelled 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.

Erasure protect tab

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

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SmartMedia™ Card

Contact area

Write-protect area

Index area

SHARP

Write-protect seals

Index labels

Contact area

• The contact area shows hardware connections.

• Be careful not to scratch the contact area.

• Do not touch or allow dirt or foreign matter to

attach to the contact area. If the contact area becomes dirty, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Index area

• Affix the supplied index labels to the index area. Do not affix other commercially available labels. Use of labels other than those supplied may result in damage to the card.

Write-protect area

• Affixing one of the supplied write-protect seals to the write-protect area will disable recording and erasure of the card, making it read-only. (This prevents accidental erasure and recording.) Removing the seal will once again enable recording and erasure.

• Affix the supplied write-protect seals to the write-protect area. Do not affix other commercially available seals. Use of seals other than those supplied may result in damage to the card.

Precautions on handling the SmartMedia card

• The card is a precision device. Do not bend, apply excessive pressure, subject to shock, or drop.

• Do not store or use in a location subject to a strong electromagnetic field or electronic noise.

• When not in use, store the card in the supplied protective case to prevent damage from static electricity.

• Do not put the card in your pocket or other unprotected location as it may break due to pressure applied when you sit.

• Do not store or use in an environment subject to high temperature, humidity, lots of dust, or corrosion.

• Do not expose the card to fire.

• The card has a life expectancy. After a long

period of use, the card will become incapable of recording new information.

• Do not remove the card from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder power while recording or erasing data as this may result in accidental erasure of data or damage to the card.

• Remove the write-protect seal (if any) before attaching a card to a commercially available PC card adapter.

• Be careful when operating using a commercially available floppy disk adapter as it is possible to write and erase data even when a write-protect seal is affixed to the card.

• Always format cards on this camcorder. This camcorder may not recognize the data on cards formatted on your computer.

Write-protect seals

• Affix write-protect seals so that they do not stick beyond the write-protect area, come loose or peel off.

• If the write-protect seal becomes dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not reuse a write-protect seal once it has been affixed and removed.

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Battery Pack

CHARGE

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 10°C and

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.

Label

30°C.

• Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will

Cover

shorten actual time of use.

• Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary.

When storing a battery pack that is not fully

Use

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

charged, put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing can be seen through the window.

• 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 19 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs.

Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 10).

Note:

• Use only SHARP BT-L221, BT-L441, BT-LS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.

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 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 being used.

Notes:

• 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.

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AC Adapter/Battery Charger

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

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

• The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.

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

• Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight.

• Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or extremely hot places.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

Cleaning

• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration 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 soiling off the LCD screen.

• Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens and the viewfinder eyepiece.

Using 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/battery charger or connecting the camcorder to a TV.

AC Adapter/Battery Charger (Supplied Accessory)

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

Television Signal Standards

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 PAL system compatible. PAL is used in the following areas: Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

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Sharp VL-WD450 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual