Sharp VL-WD650E, VL-WD450E Operation Manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-WD450E

VL-WD650E

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

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-WD450E.

OPERATION MANUAL

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WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

Important:

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.

CAUTION

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

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.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 61,000 (VL-WD450E)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650E) thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L221, BTL441, BT-LS222 or BT-LS442A battery or the AC adapter/battery charger (UADP0321TAZZ).

CAUTION:

As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter/ battery charger, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.

NOTE

This Camcorder is a high technology product.

The LCD Panel comprises 61,600 (VL-WD450E)/89,856 (VL-WD650E) TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is possible that some pixels may fail.

Important:

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record.

Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law.

Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

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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 smark 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.

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

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

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.

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Inserting a Mini DV Cassette	Inserting a SmartMedia Card
1 Attach the power source to the	1	Make sure that the power switch is set to
camcorder, then slide the cassette		OFF.
compartment door release and open the	2
cassette compartment door.		Open the LCD monitor.

Card slot cover

3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow.

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

SAVE

REC

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.

Wmark

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.

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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.

RE C

Zooming

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

Power Zoom

control

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

90

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

5 Press e(or r) on the Operation button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point.

AUDIO1+2

6 Press yto begin playback.

AUDIO1+2

To stop playback

Press d.

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Card Recording

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.

AU TO

CARD

1 0 9 0

Card 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

90

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

3 Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR.

Lock button

5 Press the e or ron the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image.

Selection Frame

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

6 Press y.

			CARD
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 3
NORMAL			3 1 0

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack	AC adapter/
BT-L221	battery charger	Power cord	DC cable

	AA battery for	CR2025 type	Audio/video cable
Remote control	remote control K 2	lithium battery	(RCA type)

		PixLab Video
		Capture Software	PC connecting
Lens cap	Shoulder strap	(Lite Version)	cable

		3.3 V type 8 MB	SmartMedia card
Zoom microphone	Windscreen	SmartMedia™ card*	protective case

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

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Optional Accessories

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

			PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit			Soft case
					VR-PKU10E	VR-33SC

Mini DV cassette

VR-DVM60N

Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.

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Precautions

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

•Do not aim the lens at the sun.

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

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

• Avoid magnetic sources.

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

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

•Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to

hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

•Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting

equipment.

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

•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

•Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.

•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can

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

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

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

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Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

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

•When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the camcorder in a humid room.

•How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.

When using the camcorder in a place where dew formation is likely to occur, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour.

Plastic bag

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

•“Dew” warning feature

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

1If “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.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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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

vindicator 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 eon the Operation button to begin video head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

C L E AN I NG

NOW C L E AN I NG

S T ART

S T OP

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

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press e.

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

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Charging the Battery Pack ........................................	9
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ..............	10
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ...........	11
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette ..........	12
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery .....................	13
Setting the Area, Date and Time .............................	14
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............	15
Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................	16
Using the Lens Cap ................................................	16
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................	16
Using the Viewfinder ...............................................	17
Using the LCD Monitor ............................................	18
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording on Tape
in Full Auto Mode ..................................................	19
Zooming ..................................................................	20
Tips on Recording Positions ...................................	20
Remaining Recording Time Display ........................	21
Remaining Battery Power Display ...........................	21
Playback
Tape Playback .........................................................	22
Volume Control ........................................................	22
Watching the Playback on a TV ..............................	23
Video Search ..........................................................	24
Still ..........................................................................	24
Selecting the Camcorder Mode ..............................	25
Using the Controls ..................................................	26
Selecting the User Mode .........................................	27
Using the Menu Screens .........................................	28
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........	29
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............	30
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .............................	30
Setting the Digital Zoom ..........................................	31
Gamma Brightness Compensation .........................	32
Gain-up ...................................................................	33
Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) .........................	34

References Operation

Preparation

Operations Basic

Features Useful

Features Advanced

SmartMediaFeatures

Card

Appendix

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Contents
Useful Features	Fade In and Fade Out .............................................	35
	Wide Screen (16:9) .................................................	36
	Quick Return ...........................................................	37
	Edit Search .............................................................	37
	Still Recording on Tape ...........................................	38
	Still Recording Effects .............................................	39
	Auto Focus ..............................................................	41
	Macro Shots ............................................................	41
	Using the Remote Control .......................................	41
	Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot .......................	43
	Playback
	Playback Functions with the Remote Control .........	44
	Using the Time Code ..............................................	45
Advanced Features	Camera Recording
	Manual Exposure ....................................................	46
	Manual Focus ..........................................................	47
	Setting the Shutter Speed .......................................	49
	White Balance Lock ................................................	51
	Digital Picture Effects ..............................................	52
	Scene Menu (Program AE) .....................................	53
	Using the Zoom Microphone ...................................	54
	World Clock .............................................................	55
	Windbreak ...............................................................	57
	Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................	57
	Selecting Summer Time ..........................................	58
	Playback
	Playback Zoom .......................................................	59
	Gamma Playback ....................................................	60
	Multiple Strobe Playback .........................................	60
	Playback Effects ......................................................	61
	Picture Effect Playback ...........................................	62
	Picture/Backlight Adjustments .................................	63
	Editing .....................................................................	64
	Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................	65
	Configuring Software for PC Connection ................	67
	Transferring Motion Images to a PC ........................	69
	Audio Dubbing Feature ...........................................	69
	Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................	71

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SmartMedia Card	Camera Recording
Features	Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card ..........	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
Appendix	Useful Information ...................................................	85
	Demonstration Mode ...............................................	91
	Before Requesting Service .....................................	92
	Specifications ..........................................................	94

References Operation

Preparation

Operations Basic

Features Useful

Features Advanced

SmartMediaFeatures

Card

Appendix

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Operation References

Operationperation ReferencesReferences

Part Names

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

Left view

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

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 51]/ IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 34]

SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 34]

Lens hood

Zoom lens

Infrared light transmitter [p. 34]/

Remote sensor [p. 41]

Stereo microphone [p. 69]

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 27]

Operation button [p. 26]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 26]

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

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Left view

Viewfinder [p. 17]

Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 54]

Dioptre adjustment [p. 17]

LCD monitor [p. 18]

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

References Operation

Bottom view

Card slot cover

Tripod socket

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Operation References

Operation References

Right view

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

STILL button [pp. 38, 39, 60, 73]

S-VIDEO socket [pp. 23, 64]

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

AUDIO L jack [pp. 23, 64]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR

select switch) [pp. 25, 26]

AUDIO R jack

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

[p. 19]

Jack cover [pp. 23, 64]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

PC connection jack [p. 67]

DV terminal [p. 65]

EarPHONES jack [p. 22]

Jack cover [pp. 22, 65, 67]

Hand strap [p. 16]

Speaker [p. 22]

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Quick Reference List

Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.

•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.

—See page 30 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

•To record powerful close-up images.

—See page 31 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

•To record a backlit subject.

—See page 32 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 46 (Manual Exposure)

•To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal.

—See page 34 (Night Recording)

•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.

—See page 37 (Quick Return)

•To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.

—See page 43 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

•To focus on an off-centred subject.

—See page 47 (Manual Focus)

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

—See page 57 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)

•To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.

—See page 59 (Playback Zoom)

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

—See page 60 (Gamma Playback)

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

—See page 73 (Card Recording)

References Operation

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Operation References

Operation References

On-screen Display Index

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

TAPE-CAMERA mode

AU TO

p. 30

p. 19

pp. 19, 27

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

pp. 33, 34

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

P I C. E F F E C T

SC E NE MENU

F ADE

QK. RE T URN D I S

3 0min SP p. 29

p. 21

TAPE-VCR mode

	AUDIO1+2
p. 21	p. 71

Easy mode (p. 27)

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

SP p. 29

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

P I C. E F F E C T

PB E F F E C T

MULTI F RAME

p. 47

MANUAL S E T

p. 49

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

p. 46

E XPOSURE

p. 52

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 53

SC E NE MENU

F ADE

p. 35

QK. RE T URN

p. 37

D I S

p. 30

CAME RA

SE T

p. 38

PHOT O SNAP

SN A P

E F F.

p. 39

DG T L ZOOM

p. 31

T AP E

SP E E D

p. 29

1 6 : 9

p. 36

AUD I O

SE T

AUD I O MODE

p. 30

Z OOM M I C

p. 54

W I ND

p. 57

OT HERS

p. 41

REMO T E

p. 57

SOUND

T I ME

CODE

p. 45

T C OUT

p. 45

DEMO MODE

p. 91

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

p. 15

D I SP L AY

ARE A

pp. 14, 55

SUMR

T IME

p. 58

SE T T I NG

p. 14

1 2 H

2 4 H

p. 15

PL A Y BACK SE T

p. 70

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

p. 71

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 62

PB

E F F E C T

p. 61

MULTI F RAME

p. 60

OT H ERS

REMO T E

p. 41

SOUND

p. 57

T I ME CODE

p. 45

T C

OU T

p. 45

L CD VF SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD COL OUR

VF

BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

p. 15

D I SP L A Y

5

CARD-CAMERA mode

AU TO

p. 30

CARD

MANUAL S E T

CARD

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

E XPOSURE

p. 27

P I C. E F F E C T

SC E NE MENU

SE L F T I MER

1 0

9 0

D I S

p. 73

AU TO

CARD

p. 21

p. 73

NORMAL

1 0

9 0

p. 74

Easy mode (p. 27)

p. 75

ME NU

SE L F

T I ME R

p. 74

RE C MODE

p. 57

SOUND

p. 15

D I S PL AY

p. 47

MANUAL S E T

p. 49

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

p. 46

E XPOSURE

p. 52

P I C. E F F E C T

p. 53

SC E NE MENU

SE L F

T I MER

p. 75

D I S

p. 30

CAME RA

SE T

p. 74

RE C MODE

p. 39

SNAP

E F F .

DG T L ZOOM

p. 31

p. 41

OT H ERS

REMOT E

p. 76

FORMA T

p. 57

SOUND

p. 91

DEMO MODE

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

p. 63

L CD

COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

p. 15

C L OCK

SE T

D I SP L AY

pp. 14, 55

ARE A

p. 58

SUMR

T IME

p. 14

SE T T I NG

1 2 H

2 4 H

p. 15

CARD-VCR mode

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

p. 77

PL A Y BACK SE T

SL I DE SHOW

CARD

PL A Y BACK

SE T

P I C. E F F E C T

SL I DE

SHOW

PRO T E C T

P I C. E F F E C T

DE L E T E

PRO T E C T

DE L E T E AL L

PR I . ORD E R

DE L E T E

DE L E T E

AL L

PR I . ORD E R

OT HERS

REMO T E

SOUND

L CD VF

SE T

B ACKL I GHT

L CD

BR I GHT

L CD

COL OUR

VF BR I GHT

C L OCK

SE T

D I SP L A Y

p. 78 p. 62 p. 79 p. 80 p. 81 p. 83 p. 41 p. 57

p. 63

p. 15

Note:

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

References Operation

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Operation References

Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Displayed for the first				Displayed after		Description of warning
3 seconds				3 seconds
I NS E R T						There is no video cassette in the camcorder.
A C AS S E T T E .						Insert a cassette (see page 12).
E J E C T	THE			E J E C T THE		The video cassette is defective and should be
CAS SE T T E .				CAS SE T T E .		removed (see page 12).
CASSE T T E		NOT		PROT EC T . TAB		The erasure protect tab on the video cassette
						has been slid to the record-protect position,
RE CORDA BL E.
						preventing recording (see page 87).
THE TAPE				T A PE E ND		The tape is about to end. Prepare a new
ENDS	SOON.					cassette (see page 12).
CHANGE	THE			T APE END		The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a
CAS SE T T E .						new cassette (see page 12).
BAT T ERY		I S				The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a
TOO	LOW.					fully charged battery pack (see page 10).
						Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for
						a few hours until the dew disappears (see
DEW				DEW		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
L AMP				L AMP		close to the end of its service life. Call your local
						authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.
						When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is
						between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or
						CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be
						indicated by Fdisplayed in the centre of the
						viewfinder and the LCD screen. To check the
						type of warning, rotate the monitor back to
						within 135°.

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				Operation
NO		The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check		References
Displayed for		Description of warning
5 seconds
MEMORY	C ARD	how the card is inserted (see page 72).
MEMORY	C ARD	The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more
		images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 80) or replace the
F UL L
		card with a new one (see page 72).
NO DA T A ON		The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the
MEMORY	CARD	camcorder can recognize.
MEMORY	CARD	The images in the SmartMedia card are corrupted or recorded in a
		format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to
ERROR
		use it with this camcorder (see page 76).
F ORMA T		The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder.
MEMORY	CARD	Format the card (see page 76).
MEMORY	CARD	A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the
PROT E C T ED		write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 88).
DA T A		You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection
PROT E C T E D		setting (see page 79).
MEMORY	CARD	The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the
RE AD ERROR		card to use it with this camcorder (see page 76).
CANNOT		The SmartMedia card cannot record any data due to a problem with
		the card or data on the card. Replace the SmartMedia card (see
S TORE DA T A
		page 72).

Note:

•Nindicates a flashing display.

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Charging the Battery Pack

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

		Note:
		• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/
	Preparation	battery charger when charging the battery pack.
		1 Connect the supplied power cord to the
		AC power socket on the AC adapter/
		battery charger, and insert the AC plug
		into a power outlet.
		• The POWER indicator lights up.
		POWER indicator
		AC power
		socket
		To power
		outlet

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

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

CHARGE indicator

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

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then, remove the AC plug of the power cord from the power outlet.

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

				Max. continuous		Max.
				recording time
	Model	Battery	Charging			continuous
						playback
		pack	time	LCD	LCD
						time on
				closed	open	LCD
	WD450E	BT-L221	100	120	100	100
		BT-LS222
		BT-L441	160	240	200	200
	VL-
		BT-LS442A	190	280	240	240
	WD650E	BT-L221	100	120	90	90
		BT-LS222
		BT-L441	160	240	180	180
	VL-
		BT-LS442A	190	280	220	220

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

•Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high.

•The battery pack and charger become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

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

•The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

•See page 89 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

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

Extending battery pack life

Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months:

1Charge 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.

3Remove 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.

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Removing the Battery Pack

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

2 Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the battery pack up and take it out (2).

Power source PUSH release button

3 Align the -mark on the side of the battery pack with the qmark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2).

Cautions:

•BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable.

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

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

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Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

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

Caution:

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

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

2 Lift up the viewfinder.

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

DC cable connecting plate

4 Lower the viewfinder.

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

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

DC OUT jack

POWER

indicator To power outlet

Note:

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

Removing the DC cable from the camcorder

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

Power source PUSH release button

Cautions:

•BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadble and unwritable.

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

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Inserting and Removing a

Mini DV Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

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

Cassette compartment door release

Note:

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

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

SAVE

REC

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

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

Wmark

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

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Cautions:

•Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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Installing the Lithium Memory

Battery

Installing the Lithium Battery

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

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

LCD monitor OPEN release button

2 Open the lithium battery compartment door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object.

3 Insert the lithium battery into the compartment with the Hside facing out.

5 Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into place.

Removing the lithium battery

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

Note:

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

Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

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

ZBATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

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

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

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

4 Replace the compartment door, and close it firmly until it clicks into place.

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Setting the Area, Date and

Time

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Hong Kong.

Notes:

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

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

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

Operation button

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

LCD monitor OPEN release button

4 Press ron the Operation button.

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

5 Press dor y(1) until “9 HNGKNG” appears, then press e(2).

	C L		OCK	SE T
			D I SP L AY
			ARE A			9 HNGKNG
			SUMR	T I ME
			SE T T I NG
			1 2 H	2 4 H

Note:

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

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

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

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

Lock button

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Displaying the Date and Time

of Recording

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

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

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

• The internal clock now starts operating.

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

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

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

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

3 Select P, then press ron the Operation button. Select “DISPLAY” (1), then press r(2).

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

Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 11 above, press dor y(1) to select “12H/24H”, and then press r(2).

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

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

1 2 H 2 4 H

1 2 H

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

D I SPL AY

DA T E + T I ME

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

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

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

Notes:

•Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape.)

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

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