Sharp VL-Z100H, VL-Z300H Operating Instruction

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL-Z300H-S

VL-Z100H-S

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/ customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours (or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland) .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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

CAUTION

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

Important:

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

CAUTION

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

Power supply:

WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP CAMCORDER MODEL VL-Z300H-S/VL-Z100H- S ONLY.

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

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.

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

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

DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.

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

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

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

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

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

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

Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

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

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

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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NOTE:

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 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.

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Contents
Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................		ix
Optional Accessories .........................................................................................		ix
Precautions .........................................................................................................		x
Operation References	Part Names .............................................................	1
	Warning Indicators ..................................................	4
Preparation	Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .............	5
	Charging the Battery Pack ......................................	7
	Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ..........	8
	Inserting and Removing a Cassette .......................	9
	Installing the Lithium Batteries ..............................	10
	Setting the Date and Time ....................................	12
	Using the Lens Cap ..............................................	14
	Adjusting the Hand Strap .....................................	15
	Using the Grip .......................................................	15
	Detaching the Lens Hood .....................................	16
	Using the Viewfinder .............................................	16
	Using the LCD Monitor .........................................	18
	Tips on Recording Positions .................................	19
	Camera Recording
Basic Operations
	Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode ..........	20
	Zooming ................................................................	21
	Power Standby Mode ...........................................	22
	Turning on/off the Backlight ..................................	22
	Auto Focus ............................................................	23
	Macro Shots ..........................................................	23
	Remaining Recording Time Display .....................	23
	Remaining Battery Power Display ........................	24
	Information Display for Battery Usage ..................	24
	Playback
	Playback ...............................................................	25
	Volume Control ......................................................	26
	Still ........................................................................	26
	Video Search .........................................................	26
	Watching Playback on a TV ..................................	27

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Useful Features

Advanced Features

Control Buttons .....................................................	28
Using the Mode Screens ......................................	28
Using the Menu Screens .......................................	29
Camera Recording
Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................	30
Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............................	31
Gain-up .................................................................	32
Fade In and Fade Out ...........................................	33
Quick Return .........................................................	34
Edit Search ............................................................	35
Still Recording .......................................................	35
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ...........................	36
Wide Mode ............................................................	36
Power Save Mode .................................................	37
Windbreak .............................................................	37
Self Recording ......................................................	38
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode .....	40
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode .........	41
Playback
Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) .............	42
Selecting the Date and Time of Recording
Display ................................................................	43
Picture Effect Playback .........................................	44
Rotate Playback ....................................................	45
Stretch Playback ...................................................	46
Camera Recording
Manual Focus .......................................................	47
Returning to Auto Focus .......................................	48
Displaying the Manual Setting Screen ..................	48
Adjusting White Balance .......................................	49
Manual Iris ............................................................	51
Manual Gain ..........................................................	52
Setting the Shutter Speed .....................................	53
Tips on Manual Settings .......................................	54
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode .............	54
Scene Menu (Program AE) ...................................	55
Digital Picture Effects ............................................	56

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Contents
	Playback
Advanced Features
	Using the Time Code ............................................	57
	Audio Dubbing Feature .........................................	58
	Selecting the Audio Playback Mode .....................	60
	Editing ...................................................................	61
	Recording from an External Source
	(VL-Z300 only) ....................................................	62
	Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ..............	64
	Using the Camcorder as a Converter
	(VL-Z300 only) ....................................................	66

Appendix

Note:

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ..............................	67
Turning off the Confirmation Sound ......................	68
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ......	68
Demonstration Mode ............................................	69
Useful Information .................................................	70
Troubleshooting ....................................................	75
Specifications .......................................................	79
On-screen Display Index ......................................	80
Index .....................................................................	82

•Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully. (See pages 75– 78.)

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack		Power cord	Audio/video/S-video
BT-L227	AC adapter		cable

CR1216 type
lithium battery
for camcorder	Lens cap

Optional Accessories

Standard-life	External battery with
battery pack	hand strap
BT-L227	BT-LCA1

A remote control unit (p. 42) is available as a Spare Part quoting the part number (RRMCGA237WJSA), from Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. 0121 766 5414 or 0161 205 7531.

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Precautions

•Before recording an important scene, please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page xii).

•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, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor. Be particularly careful when recording outside.

•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 sub-

ject 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 mil-

dew 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 forms, 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 or car.

—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.

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

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

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 acclimatise 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.	xi

Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

You can clean the video head with a commercially available cleaning tape.

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

•mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (See illustrations above.)

•playback pictures do not move.

•during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Causes of video head clogging

•High-temperature and high-humidity environment

•A lot of dust in the air

•Damaged tape

•Worn tape

•Long-time use

•Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the

v indicator appears on the screen. Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 75 “Troubleshooting”.

Notes:

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

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

•If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder.

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

•The video head cleaning screen appears.

3 Press m on the Operation button to begin video head cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

CL E A N I NG

NOW C L E AN I NG

S T A R T S T O P

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

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.

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Operation References

Part Names

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

Front view

Operation button (p. 28)

Zoom lens

References Operation

DISPLAY/MODE SET button (p. 28)/

LCD LAMP button (p. 22)

Monaural microphone

MENU button (p. 29)

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Operation References

Operation References

Left view

DV terminal (pp. 64, 66)

LCD monitor (p. 18)

DC IN jack (pp. 7, 8)

AV terminal Terminal cover (pp. 27, 61, 62, 66)

(pp. 27, 61, 62, 64, 66)

Lithium battery cover (p. 10)

Dioptre adjustment dial (p. 17)

Tripod socket*

Battery release (pp. 6, 10)

* When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder.

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Right view

Window cleaning cover (p. 73)

Viewfinder (pp. 16, 17)

STANDBY indicator (p. 22)

	Power Zoom Wide angle/
PHOTO button	Telephoto control (p. 21)/
(p. 35)	VOLume control (p. 26)
	STANDBY button
	(p. 22)

POWER/CHARGE
(RED) indicator	Speaker
(pp. 7, 8, 20)

Record Start/Stop button (p. 20)

Power switch (v Camera Hand strap (p. 15) Recording mode/w Playback

mode select switch) (pp. 20, 25)

Cassette holder (p. 9)

Cassette compartment door release (p. 9)

Cassette compartment door (p. 9)

References Operation

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Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Operation References

Displayed for the				Displayed after			Description of warning
first 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 9).
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 9).
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 71).
THE TAPE				T APE	END		The tape is about to end. Prepare a new
ENDS	SOON.						cassette (see page 9).
CHANGE	THE			T APE	END		The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a
CAS SE T T E .							new cassette (see page 9).
BAT T ERY		I S					The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with
							a fully charged battery pack (see pages 5 and
TOO		LOW.
							6).
							Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a
DEW				DEW			few hours for the dew to dry away (see page xi).
							About 10 seconds after this warning appears,
							the camcorder automatically turns off.
							The video heads are clogged and should be
							cleaned (see page xii).
L AMP							The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is
				L AMP			close to the end of its service life. Call your local
							authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.

Note:

• Nindicates a flashing display.

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Preparation

Attaching and

Removing the Battery

Pack

Attaching

Power switch

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

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the “m” mark facing out.

Preparation

“m” mark

4 Push the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

90°

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Preparation

Preparation

Removing

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF, then open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

90°

2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow.

Notes:

•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.

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

•Make sure that the battery pack is firmly attached during operation. If it is not, the battery pack may come off or camcorder operation may fail because of the poor contact pressure.

•To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release.

•Use only SHARP model BT-L227 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.

•Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.

Battery release

3 Take the battery pack out.

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Charging the Battery

Pack

1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

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

AC power socket

To power outlet

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red.

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

DC IN jack

DC plug

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off when the battery is charged.

4 Remove the DC plug from the DC IN jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet.

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

		Max.		Max.
		continuous
Battery	Charging	recording time		continuous
pack	time	LCD	LCD	playback time
				on LCD
		closed	open
BT-L227	120	145	125	125

•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 AC adapter become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

•Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

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

•See pages 72 and 73 for more information on using the battery pack.

•Charge only SHARP model BT-L227 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

•When attaching the supplied audio/video/S- video cable, remove the DC plug, open the terminal cover and connect it.

Preparation

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Preparation

Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.

Note:

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

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

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

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green.

Notes:

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

Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum.

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

AC power socket

To power outlet

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder.

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

DC IN jack

DC plug

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Inserting and

Removing a Cassette

Inserting

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

•After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment door release

2 Insert a commercially available Mini DV cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

SAVE

REC

3 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts automatically.

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

Removing

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Notes:

•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 “PUSH” 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.

•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.

•You can only use Mini DV cassettes. Large DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the imark.

•See page 71 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

Preparation

“PUSH” mark

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Preparation

Preparation

Installing the Lithium

Batteries

Installing the Memory Battery

The supplied CR1216 type lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings.

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

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow, then take the battery pack out.

Battery release

4 Pull out the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

5 Insert the CR1216 type lithium battery into the compartment with the Hside of the battery facing out.

CR1216 type lithium battery

6 Close the lithium battery cover firmly until it clicks into place.

Removing the Memory

Battery

Perform steps 1 to 4 above, then lift out the battery by using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

Lithium battery cover

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Installing the Battery to Remote Control (Not supplied)

The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for purchasing as specified part.

The CR2032 type lithium battery is used to power the remote control unit.

1 Insert a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen to open the battery holder.

2 Place the CR2032 type lithium battery on the battery holder with the Hside facing down.

CR2032 type lithium battery

3 Close the battery holder until it clicks.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium Battery

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. For camcorder, replace only with same or equivalent type CR1216, for remote control unit, replace only with same or equivalent type CR2032, both 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 batteries will last about one year under normal usage.

Preparation

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Preparation

Preparation

Setting the Date and

Time

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2005 (2. 6. 2005) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30).

Operation button

3 Press the centre of the Operation button.

Power switch MENU button

Note:

•Before performing the steps below, make sure that the CR1216 type lithium battery has been installed (see page 10).

•The example screens shown are for Camera mode.

1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

Lock button

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

O T H E R S			2
		P OWE R	S A V E		O F F
		T I ME C O D E			O F F
		T C O U T			O F F
		1 2 H / 2 4 H			2 4 H
		D A T E D I S P .			D A T E + T I ME
		S E T T I NG			1. 1. 2 0 0 4
		R E T U R N			0 : 0 0

4 Press m or l to select “2” (day), then press the centre of the Operation button.

SE T T I NG	2.	1	. 2 0 0 4
	0 :	0 0

5 Press m or l to select “6” (month), then press the centre of the Operation button.

SE T T I NG	2. 6.	2 0 0 4
	0 : 0 0

6 Press m or l to select “2005” (year), then press the centre of the Operation button.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 5
	0	: 0 0

7 Press m or l to select “10” (hour), then press the centre of the Operation button.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 5
	10 :	0 0

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8 Press m or l to select “30” (minute), then press the centre of the Operation button.

SE T T I NG	2. 6. 2 0 0 5
RETURN	10 : 30 :0 0

•The internal clock now starts operating with the seconds display.

9 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.

Note:

•If the date and time have been set, the SETTING 1 screen (T) appears in step 2. Select “SETTING” in the OTHERS 2 screen (~) using the Operation button.

Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 8 above, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

O T H E RS	2
POW E R	S A V E
T I ME	C OD E
T C O U T		2 4 H
1 2 H / 2 4 H

D A T E D I S P . 1 2 H

S E T T I NG

R E T U R N

2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

1 2 H 2 4 H

1 2 H

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

Notes:

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

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

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Preparation

Using the Lens Cap

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

When recording, remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener so that the cap will not get in the way.

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When attaching or removing the lens cap, grasp the indents on both sides of the cap.

Fastener

Note:

•Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder.

Indents

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Adjusting the Hand

Strap

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

Grip strap

Hand strap flap

Using the Grip

Rotate the grip 135° forward or 105° downward so that you can record images easily from high or low angle (see page 19).

135°

2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your right hand through the hand strap, and put your thumb close to the Record Start/ Stop button and your index finger on the Power Zoom control. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly.

105°

Note:

• The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is attached.

3 Seal the Velcro® fasteners of the grip strap and the hand strap flap.

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Preparation

Detaching the Lens

Hood

Before using a commercially available conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below.

Using the Viewfinder

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

Viewfinder

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Note:

•You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or lens cap to a conversion lens.

2

Power switch

Pull out the viewfinder completely.

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

Lock button

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Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

•The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 38).

•You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 28 for use of the Operation button).

•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

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

3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Dioptre adjustment dial

Note:

• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 73.

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