Sharp VL-WD450S, VL-WD650S Operating Instruction

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MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

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OPERATION MANUAL

VL-WD450S VL-WD650S

SVENSKA

PORTUGUÊS

ENGLISH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,

especially page vii.

Note: The images of the camcorder in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450S.

OPERATION MANUAL

WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

CAUTION

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

ENGLISH

OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION

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

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 61,000 (VL-WD450S)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650S) thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

Power supply:

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

ENGLISH

*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.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder.

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the

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

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.

Attaching the Battery Pack

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

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

Turning the Power on

Media Selection switch

Power switch

To use the camera recording functions, hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

To use the playback and editing functions, hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

Switching the Media

To use a mini DV cassette for recording and playing back images, set the Media Selection switch to TAPE.

To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still images, set the Media Selection switch to CARD.

Turning the Power off

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

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

1 Attach the power source to the

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

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window

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

SAVE

REC

Inserting a SmartMedia Card

(Only Supplied with VL-WD650S)

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 arrow.

3 Press the W mark gently until the

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

W mark

4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot

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

Chipped corner

Contact area

5 Close the card slot cover.

Quick Operation Guide

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted.

2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

Lock button

5 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

Tape Playback

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.

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

Zooming

Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.

Power Zoom

control

iii

5 Press e (or r) on the Operation

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

AUDIO

6 Press y to begin playback.

AUDIO

To stop playback

Press d.

Card Recording

Card Playback

1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card is

inserted.

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.

Lock button

5 Press the STILL button to begin

recording.

AUTO

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.

3 Set the Media Selection

CARD

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock button

9001

and set the Power switch to VCR.

5 Press e or r on the Operation button

to move the selection frame to the desired image.

Selection Frame

Lock button

6 Press y.

100 0003-

NORMAL

100 0003-

CARDCARD

1 03 103

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

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite Version)

Only Supplied with VL-WD650S

DC cable

Audio/video cable

(RCA type)

PC connecting

cable

Zoom microphone Windscreen

S-video cable DV cable

3.3 V type 8 MB

SmartMedia™ card*

Earphones connecting

cable

SmartMedia card

protective case

* Including 2 index labels

and 4 write-protect seals.

Optional Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L221

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

Extended-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS442A

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 acclimate 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 acclimate 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.

viii

CLEANING

CLEANINGNOW

START

STOP

Precautions

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

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.

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

Selecting the Language for the On-screen

Display .................................................................. 14

Setting the Area, Date and Time ............................. 15

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 16

Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................ 17

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................. 17

Using the Viewfinder ............................................... 18

Using the LCD Monitor ............................................ 19

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

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

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

Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 21

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

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

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Useful Features

Playback

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

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

Watching the Playback on a TV .............................. 24

Video Search .......................................................... 25

Still .......................................................................... 25

Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 26

Using the Controls .................................................. 27

Selecting the User Mode ......................................... 28

Using the Menu Screens ......................................... 29

Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........ 30

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............ 31

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ............................. 31

Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 32

Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 33

Gain-up ................................................................... 34

Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) ......................... 35

SmartMedia Card

Features

Appendix

Contents

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Quick Return ........................................................... 36

Edit Search ............................................................. 36

Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 37

Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 38

Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 39

Still Recording Effects ............................................. 40

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ....................... 42

Auto Focus .............................................................. 43

Macro Shots ............................................................ 43

Using the Remote Control ....................................... 43

Playback

Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 45

Using the Time Code .............................................. 46

Camera Recording

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

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

Manual Exposure .................................................... 51

White Balance Lock ................................................ 52

Digital Picture Effects .............................................. 53

Scene Menu (Program AE) ..................................... 54

Using the Zoom Microphone ................................... 55

Windbreak ............................................................... 56

Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................ 56

World Clock ............................................................. 57

Selecting Summer Time .......................................... 59

Playback

Playback Zoom ....................................................... 60

Gamma Playback .................................................... 61

Multiple Strobe Playback......................................... 61

Playback Effects ...................................................... 62

Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 63

Picture/Backlight Adjustments................................. 64

Editing ..................................................................... 65

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................ 66

Configuring Software for PC Connection ................ 67

Audio Dubbing Feature ........................................... 69

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................ 71

Operation References

SmartMedia Card Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card (Only

Supplied with VL-WD650S) .................................. 72

Card Recording ....................................................... 73

Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 74

Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 75

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 76

Playback

Card Playback ......................................................... 77

Slide Show Playback............................................... 78

Delete-protection ..................................................... 79

Deleting One Stored Image .................................... 80

Deleting All Stored Images ..................................... 81

Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card

to a Computer ....................................................... 82

Print Order .............................................................. 83

Useful Information ................................................... 85

Demonstration Mode ............................................... 91

Before Requesting Service ..................................... 92

Specifications .......................................................... 94

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Features

Appendix

xii

SmartMedia Card

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. 33, 34, 61]

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 52]/

IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 35]

SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 35]

Lens hood

Zoom lens

Infrared light

transmitter [p. 35]/

Remote sensor [p. 43]

Stereo microphone

[p. 69]

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 28]

Operation button [p. 27]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 27]

Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p. 26]

Left view

LCD monitor [p. 19]

LCD monitor

OPEN release

button [p. 19]

Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55]

Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13]

Operation References

Viewfinder [p. 18]

Dioptre adjustment [p. 18]

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

Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 17]

Bottom view

Card slot cover

Tripod socket

Operation References

Right view

Operation References

S-VIDEO socket

[pp. 24, 65]

Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 23]

STILL button

[pp. 39, 40, 61, 73]

VIDEO jack [pp. 24, 65]

AUDIO L jack

[pp. 24, 65]

AUDIO R jack

[pp. 24, 65]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 26, 27]

RECord START/STOP button

Jack cover [pp. 24, 65]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

[p. 20]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 17]

PC connection jack [p. 67]

DV terminal [p. 66]

EarPHONES jack [p. 23]

Hand strap [p. 17]

Jack cover [pp. 23, 66, 67]

Speaker [p. 23]

Quick Reference List

Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.

•To record the subject with higher-quality audio. — See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

•To record powerful close-up images. — See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

•To record a backlit subject. — See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual

Exposure)

•To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal. — See page 35 (Night Recording)

•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. — See page 36 (Quick Return)

•To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot. — See page 42 (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 56 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)

•To enlarge any part of the picture during playback. — See page 60 (Playback Zoom)

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

portion.

— See page 61 (Gamma Playback)

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

into a computer.

— See page 73 (Card Recording)

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. 20, 28

AUTO

p. 22

pp. 34, 35

min

p. 31 p. 20

LIGHT

12 bit

p. 31

p. 30

MANUA L SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

Easy mode (p. 28)

FADE QK. RETURN PHOT O

SNAP

EFF. WI ND SOUND DISPLAY

p. 37 p. 36 p. 39 p. 40 p. 56 p. 56 p. 16

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RETURN DIS

CAMERA SE T

PHOTO SNAP SNAP E FF. DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED

619:

AUD I O SE T

AUD I O MODE ZOOM MI C W

IND

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT D EMO MOD E LANGUAGE

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLO

BRI GHT

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T IME SET T ING

12H 24H

p. 47 p. 49 p. 51 p. 53 p. 54 p. 37 p. 36 p. 31 p. 39 p. 40 p. 32 p. 30 p. 38 p. 31 p. 55 p. 56 p. 43 p. 56 p. 46 p. 46 p. 91 p. 14

p. 64

p. 16 pp. 15, 57 p. 59 p. 15 p. 16

TAPE-VCR mode

p. 22

PLAYBACK SET

AUDI O DUB AUDI O PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

p. 30

EFFECT

AUDIO

p. 71

PLAYBACK SE T

AUDI O DUB AUDI O

EFFECT

PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT

LCD

VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLO

BRI GHT

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

p. 70 p. 71 p. 63 p. 62 p. 61 p. 43 p. 56 p. 46 p. 46

p. 64

p. 16

Operation References

CARD-CAMERA mode

AUTO

p. 28

AUTO

NORMAL

p. 74

p. 31

p. 22

CARD CARD

p. 73

CARD

p. 73

CARD-VCR mode

NORMAL

100 0006-

p. 77

MANUA L S ET

9001

DIS

Easy mode (p. 28)

SELF

TIMER REC MODE SOUND DISPLAY

PLAYBACK SET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPO SURE

PIC. EFFECT SCENE

SEL F T IMER

SL IDE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER

p. 47 p. 49 p. 51 p. 53 p. 54 p. 75 p. 31 p. 74 p. 40 p. 32 p. 43 p. 76 p. 56 p. 91 p. 14

p. 64

p. 16 pp. 15, 57 p. 59 p. 15

p. 16

p. 78 p. 63 p. 79 p. 80 p. 81 p. 83 p. 43 p. 56

p. 64

p. 16

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U SEL F T I MER DIS

CAMERA SE T

REC MODE SNAP EFF. DGT L ZOOM

OTHERS

REMOTE FORMAT SOUND DE MO MO DE LANGUAGE

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

p. 75 p. 74 p. 56 p. 16

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA

SUMR T IME

SET T ING

12H 24H

CARD

PLAYBACK SE T

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND

LCD VF SET

BACKL IGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR

BRI GHT

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY

Note:

• See pages 26 to 29 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

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 87).

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the 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°.

Operation References

Displayed for

5 seconds

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

CARD

FULL

NO DAT A ON

MEMORY C ARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY C ARD

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 72).

The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 80) or replace the card with a new one (see page 72).

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 76).

The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 76).

A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 88).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting (see page 79).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 76).

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 72).

Description of warning

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

Battery

Charging

pack

Model

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

VL-WD450S

BT-LS442A

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

VL-WD650S

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 21) 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 89 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

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

time

recording time

LCD

closed

100 120 100 100

160 240 200 200

190 280 240 240

100 120 90 90

160 240 180 180

190 280 220 220

LCD

open

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display

This camcorder allows you to choose from among English, German or French for the onscreen display language.

Note:

• The English, German and French portions

of this operation manual are based on the use of on-screen displays in their respective languages. The portions of this manual in other languages, however, are based on the use of English on-screen displays.

3 Press d or y (1) on the operation

button to select the desired language, then press e (2).

LANGUAGE

ENGLI SH

DEUT SCH

AIS

FRAN

SET [ BUT TON]

AUTO

Preparation

MENU/DISPLAY button

Operation button

Power switch

Setting the Language

When using the camcorder for the first time, select the desired language for the on-screen display by performing the procedure below.

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

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

LCD monitor OPEN release button

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

• The language selection screen appears on the LCD screen.

Lock button

Changing the Language

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3 Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “LANGUAGE” (“SPRACHE” or “LANGUE”) (1), then press r (2).

• The language selection screen appears.

OTHERS

REMOTE SOUND TIME CODE TC OUT DE MO MO DE

LANGUAGE

ENGLI SH

DEUT SCH FRAN

ENGLI SH

AIS

SET [ BUT TON]

4 Perform step 3 in “Setting the

Language”.

• The menu screen is displayed in the language selected.

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Preparation

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 Paris.

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,

Preparation

set the time to the standard time. You can then correct it for summer time by performing the procedure on page 59.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Operation button

Power switch

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

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

LCD monitor OPEN release button

4 Press r on the Operation button.

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T I ME SET T ING

12H 24H

LONDON1

5 Press d or y (1) until “2 PARIS”

appears, then press e (2).

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY

AREA

SUMR T I ME SET T I NG

12H 24H

Note:

• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on pages 57 and 58 for the area number and name of the representative city for your time zone.

PARI S2

6 Press d or y (1) to select

“SETTING” , and then press r (2).

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T I ME SET T ING

12H 24H

000

1 2001.1.

2 Hold down the Lock button

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

the menu screen appears.

Lock button

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

then press r.

8 Press d or y to select “6” (month),

and then press r.

SETT I NG

6 2001.2.

000

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

10 00

6 2002.2.

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

and then press e.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

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.

Preparation

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 I ME SET T ING

12H 24H

24H

12H

2 Press d or y to select “12H”, and

then press e.

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.

3 Select P, then press r on the

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

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T I ME 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.

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

Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the

grip strap (2).

Preparation

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

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

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.

Tabs

Hook

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.

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

Loop

Buckle

Loop

Buckle

Using the Viewfinder

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

Viewfinder

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.

Lock button

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 42).

• 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

Preparation

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

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

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.

Note:

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

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.

Basic Operations

PAUSE

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode

• Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 9 through 19 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

AUTO

Lock button

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

PAUSE

4 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

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 TAPE-CAMERA mode

Max. continuous

Battery

pack

Model

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

VL-WD450S

BT-LS442A

BT-L221

BT-LS222

BT-L441

VL-WD650S

BT-LS442A

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease 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

120 90 60 45

240 180 120 90

280 220 140 110

LCD

open

Actual recording

time

LCD

closed

LCD

open

Basic Operations

Basic Operations Camera Recording

Zooming

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).

Basic Operations

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

Tips on Recording Positions

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.

Shooting from a high angle

Turn the LCD monitor so

that the screen faces

downward.

Place the viewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye.

Balance your weight on both legs.

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.

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 43 for recording macro shots.)

• See page 32 for use of the digital zoom.

Shooting from a low angle

Using the viewfinder

Raise the viewfinder to

view the subject.

Using the LCD monitor

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward.

Note:

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

Remaining Recording Time

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

AUTO

min

AUTO

min

Display

Remaining Battery Power 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.

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 T HE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

(The tape has reached

min

Less than 1 min.

the end.)

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

Basic Operations Playback

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 19).

Basic Operations

2 Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

3 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to VCR.

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.

Lock button

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)

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.

Volume control

VOLUME

Decrease Increase

Watching the Playback on a

VIDEO AUDIO

(L/MONO)

AUDIO

(R)

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

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

CHANNEL

PAUSE /STILL

PLAY

STOP/

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

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

23).

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).

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 23).

• Close the jack cover after use.

Audio R Audio L

Basic Operations

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

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.

Basic Operations Playback

Video Search

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

Basic Operations

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.

Still

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.

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.

Lock button

CARD-CAMERA mode

For recording still images on SmartMedia cards.

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.

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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.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

2 Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

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EXPOSURE

SHUT. S PE ED

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

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MANUA L S ET

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Using the Controls

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

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

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Lock 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

Menu screen

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).

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

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.

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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.

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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.

3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

MANU AL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S P EE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

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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 SE T

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

EFF.SNAP DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

Lock button

5 Press d or y (1) to select the

desired menu item, then press r (2).

Example

CAMERA SE T

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:

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.

MANU AL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S P EE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

3 Select Y, then press r on the

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

CAMERA SE T

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.

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4 Press d or y to select “LP”, then

press e.

TAPE SPEED

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Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode

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 I O SE T

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AUD I O MODE

ZOOM MI C

IND

12 bit

16 bit

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

press e.

AUD IO MODE

1 6 bit

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

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

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 SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

OFF

AUTO

16 bit

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 69).

4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

DIS

OFF

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.

Setting the Digital Zoom

WT 50DZOOM

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.

MANU AL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S P EE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

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

“780”, then press e.

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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.

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3 Select Y, then press r on the

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

CAMERA SE T

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

DGT L ZOOM

TAPE SPEED 16 9:

OFF

50 100 780

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AUTOAUTO

GAMMAGAMMA

Camera Recording

Gamma Brightness 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

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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.

AUTO

GAMMA

Gain-up

AUTOAUTO

GAMMA

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.

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L I GH TLIGHT

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 51).

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AUTO

GAMMA

L I GH TLIGHT

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AUTOAUTO

I R L I GHTIR L IGHT

Camera Recording

Night Recording (Super Cat’s 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

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becomes brighter.

AUTO

L I GH TLIGHT

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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SUPER CAT’S EYESUPER CAT’S EYE

L I GH TLIGHT

Quick Return

Edit Search

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).

MANU AL 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”,

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.

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.

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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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F ADEFADE

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F ADEFADE I NIN

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F ADEFADE OU TOUT

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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).

MANU AL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S P EE D 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

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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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 SE T

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

OF F

PHOTO

-IN-

FRAMES

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DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9 9

SHOT

FRAMES

6 Press d or y to select the desired

still recording mode, then press e.

PHOTO SNAP ST ILL

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.

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 SE T

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9:

ST I LL

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.

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

Operation button.

Note:

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

39).

4 Press d or y (1) to select “SNAP

EFF.”, then press r (2).

CAMERA SE T

PHOTO SNAP

EFF.SNAP

OF F

SHOT

DGT L ZOOM TAPE SPEED

16 9 9

PHOTO

-IN-

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.

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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 56).

• 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

1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (see page 40).

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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

Useful Features

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.

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 D E

LANGUAGE

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. 23, 77]

CARD REC button [p. 73]

TAPE REC START/STOP button [p. 20]

ZOOM W/T buttons [pp. 21, 60]

VOL. +/L buttons [p. 23]

PLAY button [pp. 23, 77]

FF button [pp. 23, 77]

STOP button [pp. 23, 77]

SLOW button [p. 45]

Shift buttons [p. 60]

Advance/reverse buttons [p. 45]

PAUSE/STILL button [pp. 25, 45]

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 Playback

Playback

Playback Functions with the Remote Control

These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control. (See pages 43 and 44 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.

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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).

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.

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

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• The time code appears.

Time code

TC0 05:35:

To turn off the time code

Select “DISP. OFF” in step 3 above.

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.

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

3 Press d or y to select “DISP. ON”,

then press e.

TIME CODE

DISP. ON

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.

TC OUT

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features Camera Recording

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 PEE D 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 [ BUT TON]

12 bit

Fast-speed shutter being used

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under fluorescent lighting.

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 S ET

AN. FOCUSMANUAL

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

QK. RE TURN 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

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 PEE D 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.

SPEED

SET [ BUTTON]

MANUAL S ET

AN. FOCUS

SHUT. S PE ED

EXPOSURE PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RE TURN DIS

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 39) 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.

Advanced Features

Advanced Features 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

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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 [ BUT TON]

12 bit

7 Press e.

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

MANUAL S ET

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED

EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK. RE TURN DIS

4 Select T, then press r on the

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

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D 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.

White Balance Lock

MANUAL

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

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

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the W/B button to display the

white balance lock screen.

AUTO

WH I T E B AL .

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.

To cancel White Balance Lock

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1 Press the W/B button, then press the

MENU/DISPLAY button.

•“W/B LOCK” changes to “WHITE BAL.”.

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.

Advanced Features Camera Recording

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 PEE D 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.

PI C. 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.

3 Select T, then press r on the

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

MANUAL SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PEE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

OFF

BW SEP I A M

OSA I C SOLAR I NEGA

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.

PARTY: 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 PEE D 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.

Advanced Features Camera Recording

Using the Zoom Microphone

With the zoom microphone, 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

2 Turn the screw in the direction of the

arrow to secure the zoom microphone.

Screw

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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.

Mounting pin

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.

2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

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 I O SE T

AUD I O MODE ZOOM MI C W

IND

AUTO

TELE OFF

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

AUTO

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.

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 I O SE T

AUD I O 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 D E LANGUAGE

CH IME

BEEP

OFF

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To cancel Windbreak

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

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

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.

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 15).

Example: Changing the clock from Paris time to London 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 I ME SET T ING

12H 24H

4 Press d or y (1) to select “1

LONDON”, then press e (2).

• The camcorder is now set to London time.

AREA

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

2002

min

PARI S2

LONDON1

.6.2

2002

03:9

Time Zone Chart

Advanced Features

Area

number

ANCHRGE

HAWAII

SAMOA

150˚

LONDON

MOSCOW

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

DENVER

L. A.

CARACAS

FN ISL.

RIO

PARIS

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

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

Advanced Features Camera Recording

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 PEE D 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

3 Select P, then press r on the

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

Advanced Features

CLOCK SE T

DISPLAY AREA SUMR T I ME SET T ING

12H 24H

4 Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

• The time automatically changes to Summer time.

SUMR T I ME

OFF

Advanced Features

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 43 and 44 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.

Advanced Features

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

shift the displayed image.

1 2

AUDIO

Advanced Features

FRAMES

ULTI FRAME

Playback

Gamma 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 AUDIO1

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

•“GAMMA2” appears.

GAMMA AUDIO

GAMMA AUDIO22

Advanced Features

To cancel Gamma Playback

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

Note:

• Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback.

1 2

Multiple Strobe Playback

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 F RAME

OFF

9 16

FRAMES

3 Press d or y to select “9 FRAMES”

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

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen, and then begin playback.

5 Press the STILL button at

the point where you want to 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.

Playback Effects

IPE

PB EFFECT

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 F RAME

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.

Advanced Features

Preparation

Plan the scene transition, and record still images with the still recording function (see page 39).

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.

Advanced Features Playback

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

Advanced Features

AUDI O PIC. PB EFFECT M

ULTI F RAME

EFFECT

OFF

BW SEP I A M

OSA IC SOLAR I 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.

3 Press d or y to select the desired

picture effect, then press e.

PI C. EFFECT

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

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 COL OUR

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 BRI 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 COL OUR

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

Advanced Features

LCD COLOUR

VF BR I 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.

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.)

Advanced Features Playback

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).

Advanced Features

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

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 46). 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

PLAY

STOP/ EJECT

REC

TV/VCRSET UP

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 46).

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 65, 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.

Advanced Features

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 supplied Video Capture Software.

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 Video Capture

Software into the CD-ROM drive.

Advanced Features

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 (supplied)

To PC connection jack

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 82).

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

Using the Software

For tips on how to use the Video Capture Software, 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 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 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 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 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.

Advanced Features

3 Select your print settings, then click

“OK”.

Advanced Features Playback

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 31.

Advanced Features

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 F RAME

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).

Advanced Features

CANCEL MENU DISPLAY

5 Press e to begin audio dubbing.

Record your narration.

AUDIO

AUDI O

DUB START

STOP

Advanced Features Playback

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 F RAME

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

Advanced Features

Audio playback mode indicator

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.

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card (Only Supplied with VL-WD650S)

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.

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 SmartMedia card supplied with VL-WD650S 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.

4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot

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

Chipped corner

Contact area

SmartMedia Card

Features

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording

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

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.

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.

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.

CARD

9001

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

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

Features

SmartMedia Card

Lock button

Number of shots taken

Number of shots remaining

5 Perform steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select the desired still recording effect (see page 40).

0901

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

Resolution setting

NORMAL

104

FINE

ECONOMY

195

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.

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.

211

424

849

132

265

531

395

795

1,592

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

SmartMedia Card

Features

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording

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 PEE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE SEL F T I MER 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 PEE D EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE

MEN U

SEL F T I MER 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

Features

SmartMedia Card

AUTO

NORMAL

CANCEL [ BUTTON]

CARD

9001

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”

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 LANGUAGE

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 67 and 68).

• 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 SE T

AN. FOCUS SHUT. S PE ED EXPOSURE

PI C. EFFECT SCENE SEL F T IMER DIS

MEN U

CARD

FORMAT

ALL

DATA WI LL

ERASED.

YES [ BUTTON] NO [ BUTTON]

• To cancel formatting, press d.

5 Press y to begin formatting.

FORMAT

ALL

DATA WI LL

ERASED.

YES [ BUTTON] NO [ BUTTON]

• The menu screen is displayed when formatting ends.

6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• The SmartMedia card supplied with VL-WD650S 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.

SmartMedia Card

Features

SmartMedia Card Features

SmartMedia Card Features Playback

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

100 0003-

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.

100 0003-

CARDCARD

Lock button

Features

SmartMedia Card

Page number

NORMAL

100 0006-

Image number

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.

1 03 103

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.

100 0003-

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

SL I DE SHOW

START CANCEL

[ BUTTON] [ BUTTON]

SmartMedia Card

Features

CARDCARD

SmartMedia Card Features Playback

Delete-protection

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

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 E T

[ BUT TON]

SET

[ BUTTON]

CANCE L

[ BUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

NORMAL

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CARD

4 Press y to set the protection.

• The R indicator appears.

Delete-protection indicator

PROTECT

S E T

[ BUT TON]

SET

[ BUTTON]

CANCE L

[ BUT 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 E T

SET

CANCE L

END

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

100 0004-

NORMAL

3 Press the e or r to select the image

to be protected.

Features

SmartMedia Card

PROTECT

SET

S E T

END

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

2 Press y to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

100 0004-

NORMAL

100 0004-

NORMAL

PROTECT

S E T

SET

CANCE L

END

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

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.

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 E TE

SET

[ BUTTON]

S E T

[ BUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

NORMAL

100 0006-

CARD

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 LE TE

DELETE

DE LE TE ?

DELETE ?

YES [ BUT TON]

NO [ BUT TON]

NO [ BUTTON]

5 Press y to delete the image.

DELETE

S E T

[ BUT TON]

SET

[ BUTTON]

END

[ BUT TON]

[ 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 79).

• 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.

100 0003-

NORMAL

SmartMedia Card

Features

DEL E TE

S E T

SET

CANCE L

END

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

100 0003-

NORMAL

SmartMedia Card Features Playback

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 79), 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

100 0004-

NORMAL

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 79).

• 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.

Features

SmartMedia Card

• To cancel deletion, press d.

DELETE ALL

DELETE ALL ?

YES [ BUT TON]

NO [ BUTTON]

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

Sub-folder of still images

Serial number (100 to 999)

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

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

Still image

SmartMedia Card

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 PRI . SEL EC T

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 L EC T

PRI NT

S E T

SET

CANCE L

END

EFFECTPIC.

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

PRI . AL L PRI . CANCEL

NONE

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CARD

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 E T

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

100 0004-

NORMAL

5 Press e or r to select the number of

printouts.

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

Features

SmartMedia Card

PRI NT

SET

[ BUTTON]

S E T

[ BUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

Number of printouts

100 0004-

NORMAL

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 E T

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

NORMAL

100 0004-

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 E T

END

PRI NT

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

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 SET

SL I DE SHO

EFFECTPIC. PROTE CT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI . ORDER PR I . SE L ECT

• The M indicators are turned off.

PRI . ALL

PRI .

CANCEL

100 0006-

NONE

NORMAL

CARD

SmartMedia Card

Features

PRI NT

SET

[ BUTTON]

S E T

[ BUT TON]

END

[ BUTTON]

[ BUT TON]

3 Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

NORMAL

100 0004-

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Appendix

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.

Position the subject in

the centre.

• 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 33 and 51).

Light from behind Backlighting

• Before zooming, think about how to best frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures. It also increases the 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 make scenes easy to watch during playback.

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

Note:

Appendix

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

Focus manually when you

need to position the

subject off centre (see

pages 47 and 48).

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

100,000

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Clear day at noon (100,000)

Clear day at 10 am (65,000)

Clear day at 3 pm (35,000)

Optimal lighting range

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

Candlelight

Note: The figures in the chart are approximations.

Tips on good lighting

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

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