Sharp VL-WD450 User Manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL-WD450H

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM.

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OperationReferences
Preparation
BasicOperations
UsefulFeatures
AdvancedFeatures
Features	SmartMediaCard
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 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.

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:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

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 or coloured black.

—The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

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 plug.

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

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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	AC adapter/
BT-L221	battery charger	Power cord	DC cable
	AA battery for	CR2025 type	Audio/video cable
Remote control	remote control K 2	lithium battery	(RCA type)
		3.3 V type 8 MB	SmartMedia card
Lens cap	Shoulder strap	SmartMedia™ card*	protective case
S-video cable	DV cable	Earphones connecting
		cable

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

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Optional Accessories

Standard-life	Extended-life	Standard-life intelligent	Extended-life intelligent
battery pack	battery pack	battery pack	battery pack
BT-L221	BT-L441	BT-LS222	BT-LS442A

	PixLab Video Capture Software
Zoom microphone	(Lite Version)
VR-5MC	VR-PK50E

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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

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.

C L E AN I NG

NOW C L E AN I NG

S T ART

S T OP

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	Part Names ...............................................................	1
	Quick Reference List .................................................	4
	On-screen Display Index ...........................................	5
	Warning Indicators ....................................................	7

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

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
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

OperationReferences
Preparation
BasicOperations
UsefulFeatures
AdvancedFeatures
Features	SmartMediaCard
Appendix

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Contents
Useful 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
Advanced Features	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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SmartMedia Card	Camera Recording
Features	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
Appendix	Useful Information ...................................................	84
	Demonstration Mode ...............................................	90
	Before Requesting Service .....................................	91
	Specifications ..........................................................	93

OperationReferences
Preparation
BasicOperations
UsefulFeatures
AdvancedFeatures
Features	SmartMediaCard
Appendix

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Operation References

Operationperation ReferencesReferences

Part Names

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

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

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 27]

Operation button [p. 26]

Zoom lens

Infrared light transmitter [p. 34]/

Remote sensor [p. 41]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 26]

Stereo microphone

[p. 66]

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

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Left view

Viewfinder [p. 17]

Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 54]

Dioptre adjustment [p. 17]

LCD monitor [p. 18]

		Power source
		PUSH release
LCD monitor		button [pp. 10, 11]
OPEN release
button [p. 18]		Power source
		mounting surface
	Lithium battery	[pp. 10, 11]
	compartment door	Shoulder strap loop [p. 16]
	[p. 13]

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Bottom view

Card slot cover				Tripod socket

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Right view

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

STILL button [pp. 38, 39, 60, 72]

S-VIDEO socket [pp. 23, 64]

	VIDEO jack	Shoulder strap
	[pp. 23, 64]
		loop [p. 16]

AUDIO L jack [pp. 23, 64]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR

select switch) [pp. 25, 26]

AUDIO R jack

[pp. 23, 64] RECord START/STOP button

[p. 19]

Jack cover [pp. 23, 64]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

PC connection jack [p. 69]

DV terminal [p. 65]

EarPHONES jack [p. 22]

Jack cover [pp. 22, 65, 69]

Hand strap [p. 16]

Speaker [p. 22]

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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)

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Operation References

On-screen Display Index

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

TAPE-CAMERA mode

AU TO

p. 30

p. 19

pp. 19, 27

	AU TO	L I GH T
		1 2 bit
	p. 21	p. 30

pp. 33, 34

MANUAL S E T MAN. F OCUS SHU T. SP E E D E XPOSURE

P I C. E F F E C T

SC E NE MENU

F ADE

QK. RE T URN D I S

3 0min SP p. 29

p. 21

TAPE-VCR mode

	AUDIO1+2
p. 21	p. 68

Easy mode (p. 27)

ME NU										p. 35
F ADE										p. 37
QK. RE TURN										p. 38
PHO T O SNAP
SNAP E F F.										p. 39
WI ND										p. 57
SOUND										p. 57
D I S PL AY										p. 15

SP p. 29

PL A Y BACK SE T AUD I O DUB AUD I O

P I C. E F F E C T

PB E F F E C T

MULTI F RAME

p. 47

MANUAL S E T

p. 49

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

p. 46

E XPOSURE

p. 52

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 53

SC E NE MENU

F ADE

p. 35

QK. RE T URN

p. 37

D I S

p. 30

CAME RA

SE T

p. 38

PHOT O SNAP

SN A P

E F F.

p. 39

DG T L ZOOM

p. 31

T AP E

SP E E D

p. 29

1 6 : 9

p. 36

AUD I O

SE T

AUD I O MODE

p. 30

Z OOM M I C

p. 54

W I ND

p. 57

OT HERS

p. 41

REMO T E

p. 57

SOUND

T I ME

CODE

p. 45

T C OUT

p. 45

DEMO MODE

p. 90

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

p. 15

D I SP L AY

ARE A

pp. 14, 55

SUMR

T IME

p. 58

SE T T I NG

p. 14

1 2 H

2 4 H

p. 15

PL A Y BACK SE T

p. 67

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

p. 68

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 62

PB

E F F E C T

p. 61

MULTI F RAME

p. 60

OT H ERS

REMO T E

p. 41

SOUND

p. 57

T I ME CODE

p. 45

T C

OU T

p. 45

L CD VF SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD COL OUR

VF

BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

p. 15

D I SP L A Y

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CARD-CAMERA mode

AU TO

p. 30

CARD

MANUAL S E T

CARD

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

E XPOSURE

p. 27

P I C. E F F E C T

SC E NE MENU

SE L F T I MER

1 0

9 0

D I S

p. 72

AU TO

CARD

p. 21

p. 72

NORMAL

1 0

9 0

p. 73

Easy mode (p. 27)

p. 74

ME NU

SE L F

T I ME R

p. 73

RE C MODE

p. 57

SOUND

p. 15

D I S PL AY

p. 47

MANUAL S E T

p. 49

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

p. 46

E XPOSURE

p. 52

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 53

SC E NE MENU

SE L F

T I MER

p. 74

D I S

p. 30

CAME RA

SE T

p. 73

RE C MODE

p. 39

SNAP

E F F .

DG T L ZOOM

p. 31

p. 41

OT H ERS

REMOT E

p. 75

FORMA T

p. 57

SOUND

p. 90

DEMO MODE

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD

COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

p. 15

C L OCK

SE T

D I SP L AY

pp. 14, 55

ARE A

p. 58

SUMR

T IME

p. 14

SE T T I NG

1 2 H

2 4 H

p. 15

CARD-VCR mode

1	2	3
4	5	6
		1	2
		NORMAL
		1 0 0 - 0 0 0 6

p. 76

PL A Y BACK SE T

SL I DE SHOW

CARD

PL A Y BACK

SE T

P I C. E F F E C T

SL I DE

SHOW

PRO T E C T

P I C. E F F E C T

DE L E T E

PRO T E C T

DE L E T E AL L

PR I . ORD E R

DE L E T E

DE L E T E

AL L

PR I . ORD E R

OT HERS

REMO T E

SOUND

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

L CD

COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

D I SP L A Y

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

p. 63

p. 15

Note:

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

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Operation References

Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Displayed for the first				Displayed after		Description of warning
3 seconds				3 seconds
I NS E R T						There is no video cassette in the camcorder.
A C AS S E T T E .						Insert a cassette (see page 12).
E J E C T	THE			E J E C T THE		The video cassette is defective and should be
CAS SE T T E .				CAS SE T T E .		removed (see page 12).
CASSE T T E		NOT		PROT EC T . TAB		The erasure protect tab on the video cassette
						has been slid to the record-protect position,
RE CORDA BL E.
						preventing recording (see page 86).
THE TAPE				T A PE E ND		The tape is about to end. Prepare a new
ENDS	SOON.					cassette (see page 12).
CHANGE	THE			T APE END		The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a
CAS SE T T E .						new cassette (see page 12).
BAT T ERY		I S				The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a
TOO	LOW.					fully charged battery pack (see page 10).
						Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for
DEW				DEW		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
L AMP				L AMP		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 Fdisplayed 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
NO		The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check		References
Displayed for		Description of warning
5 seconds
MEMORY	C ARD	how the card is inserted (see page 71).
MEMORY	C ARD	The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more
		images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 79) or replace the
F UL L
		card with a new one (see page 71).
NO DA T A ON		The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the
MEMORY	CARD	camcorder can recognize.
MEMORY	CARD	The images in the SmartMedia card are corrupted or recorded in a
		format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to
ERROR
		use it with this camcorder (see page 75).
F ORMA T	CARD	The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder.
MEMORY		Format the card (see page 75).
MEMORY	CARD	A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the
PROT E C T ED		write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 87).
DA T A		You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection
PROT E C T E D		setting (see page 78).
MEMORY	CARD	The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the
RE AD ERROR		card to use it with this camcorder (see page 75).
CANNOT		The SmartMedia card cannot record any data due to a problem with
		the card or data on the card. Replace the SmartMedia card (see
S TORE DA T A
		page 71).

Note:

•Nindicates a flashing display.

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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 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 smark on the battery pack with the amark 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		Max.
	Battery	Charging	recording time		continuous
	pack	time			playback
			LCD	LCD	time on
			closed	open	LCD
	BT-L221	100	120	100	100
	BT-LS222
	BT-L441	160	240	200	200
	BT-LS442A	190	280	240	240

• 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.

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.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to

fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off.

3Remove the battery pack and store it between 10°C and 20°C.

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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 qmark 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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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 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

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

3 Press the Wmark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

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

Wmark

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place.

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 Wmark 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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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 (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 Hside 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.

XKEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.

ZBATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISUSED 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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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 ron the Operation button.

C L OCK	SE T
D I SP L AY
ARE A	1 L ONDON
SUMR	T I ME
SE T T I NG
1 2 H	2 4 H

5 If “1 LONDON” is not displayed, press dor y(1) until it appears, then press e(2).

C L OCK SE T

D I SP L AY

ARE A 1 L ONDON

SUMR T I ME

SE T T I NG

1 2 H2 4 H

Operation button

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1) and open the LCD monitor (2).

LCD monitor OPEN release button

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 dor y(1) to select “SETTING” , and then press r(2).

C L OCK			SE T
		D I SP L AY
		ARE A
		SUMR	T I ME
		SE T T I NG			1	. 1. 2 0 0 1
		1 2 H	2 4 H		0	: 0 0

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

Lock button

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

7 Press dor yto select “2” (day), and then press r.

SE T T I NG	2.	1	. 2 0 0 1
	0 :	0 0

8 Press dor yto select “6” (month), and then press r.

SE T T I NG	2. 6.	2 0 0 1
	0 : 0 0

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9 Press dor yto select “2002” (year), and then press r.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 2
	0	: 0 0

10 Press dor yto select “10” (hour), and then press r.

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.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 2
	1 0 :	0 0

11 Press dor yto select “30” (minute), and then press e.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 2
	1 0 : 3 0

•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 ron the Operation button. Select “DISPLAY” (1), then press r(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 dor y(1) to select “12H/24H”, and then press r(2).

C L OCK				SE T
			D I SP L AY
			ARE A	T I ME
			SUMR
			SE T T I NG
			1 2 H	2 4 H				2 4 H
								1 2 H

2 Press dor yto select “12H”, and then press e.

1 2 H 2 4 H

1 2 H

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.

	C L OCK				SE T
				D I SP L AY			OF F
				ARE A	T I ME		DA T E
				SUMR			DA T E + T I ME
				SE T T I NG
				1 2 H	2 4 H

4 Press dor yto select “DATE” or “DATEHTIME”, and then press e.

D I SPL AY

DA T E + T I ME

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

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

2 .	6	. 2 0	0 2
5 0min SP	1 0	: 3 0

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.

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Adjusting the Hand Strap

1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the grip strap (2).

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

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

When attaching or

removing the lens cap, Tabs press both tabs on the

top and bottom of the 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.

2		5
Loop		Loop
3		6
	Buckle	Buckle
4		7

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Using the Viewfinder

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

Power switch

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.

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.

Lock button

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

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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

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

90

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allows easy viewing on the on-screen picture.

• The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

180

90

Note:

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

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.

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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Basicasic OperationsOperations

Cameraamera RecordingRecording

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

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

AU TO

PAUSE

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.

RE C

To pause recording

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

PAUSE

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		Actual recording
Battery	recording time		time
pack	LCD	LCD	LCD		LCD
	closed	open	closed		open
BT-L221	120	100	60		50
BT-LS222
BT-L441	240	200	120		100
BT-LS442A	280	240	140		120

• 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.

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