Sharp VL-NZ150U manual

LIQUID CR Y ST AL DISPLA Y CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL-NZ100U VL-NZ150U Important Model No.: Serial No.: Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the uni[...]

i Thank you for purchasing this camcor der from SHARP . The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to captur e those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’ s featur es, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the[...]

ii T rademarks • Microsoft and Windows ar e either register ed trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • 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 r egistered tra[...]

iii should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pr ovided or the manufacturer’ s instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources C This pr oduct should be operated only from th[...]

iv 15. Power Lines C An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme car e should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir cuits as contact with [...]

v Quic k Operation Guide[...]

vi Inser ting a Cassette 1 Attach the pow er source to the camcorder , then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compar tment door . • After confir mation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically . 2 Inser t a commercially av ailable cassette fully with the window f acing outwards, and with the erasu[...]

vii Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on T ape 1 Inser t a cassette into the camcorder . 2 Set the Media Selection s witch to T APE. 3 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Press the REC ST ART/ST OP button to begin recording. T o pause recording Press the REC ST ART[...]

viii Card Recor ding 1 Inser t a card into the camcorder . 2 Set the Media Selection s witch to CARD . 3 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Adjust the P ower Zoom control to fr ame the subject as you desire. 5 Press the STILL button half-w ay down to f ocus on the subject. [...]

ix Supplied Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT -L225 n * AC adapter UADP-0339T AZZ* Audio/video cable QCNW-1979T AZZ Lens cap GCOVH1296T ASA Lens hood GCOV A1870T ASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145T ASA T ripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ USB driver CDSKA0081T A01 USB cable QCNW-A338WJZZ SD Memory Card VL-NZ100: 8 MB VL-NZ150: 16 MB CR2025 type lithium bat[...]

x Optional Accessories Note: • The listed model names ar e for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer , call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www .sharp-usa.com). Standard-life battery pack BT -L225 n Extended-life battery pack BT -L445 n[...]

xi Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power , and disconnect the camcorder fr om the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor scr een, whether or not recor ding is in progress, as it may damage the CC[...]

xii Part Names .................................................................... 1 On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4 W ar ning Indicators ......................................................... 7 Contents Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Attaching and Removing the Battery[...]

xiii Useful Features Still Recording on T ape ................................................ 33 Attaching the Supplied T ripod Adapter ....................... 33 Wide Scr een (16:9) ...................................................... 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .................................. 34 Self Recording .....................[...]

xiv Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recor ding Car d Recording ........................................................... 55 Selecting the Picture Quality ........................................ 56 Recording with the Sel[...]

Operation References Operation References 1 Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.[...]

Operation References 2 Rear view USB terminal [ pp. 65, 66 ] DV terminal [ pp. 50, 51 ] A V jack [ pp. 25, 48-50 ] Media Selection switch (T APE/ CARD selection switch) [ p. 19 ] Operation button Jack cover [ pp. 25, 48-51, 65 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/ T elephoto control [ p. 21 ]/ VOLume control [ p. 23 ] LCD monitor[...]

Operation References Operation References 3 Rear view Bottom view[...]

Operation References 4 On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. AU T O 30 min CLOCK SE T DIS PL A Y RE TURN LCD SE T BACK L I GHT LCD B R I G HT LCD COLO R RE T UR N LCD SE T BACK L I GHT LCD B R I G HT LCD COLO R RE T UR N A U DIO AU DIO 2 1 + 2 1 + CLOCK SE T DIS PL AY SE T T I N G 12H 2[...]

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Operation References 6 Manual screens On-screen indicators on/of f Each time you press the MANUAL button, the scr een changes as shown below . Focus setting scr een (p. 42) Normal screen Menu screen Indicators off White balance screen (p. 44) Exposure setting scr een (p. 43) Indicators on Each time you press the MENU button, the scr een changes as [...]

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Operation References 8 Note: • N indicates a flashing display . Display ed for 5 seconds Description of warning The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly . Check that it is properly inserted (see page 13 ). The capacity of the card is full and cannot stor e any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61 ) or replace the car d wi[...]

Preparation Preparation 9 Preparation Removing 1 Make sure that the P ower switch is set to OFF . 2 Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder ( 1 ), then press the battery release ( 2 ). Slide the batter y pack in the direction of the arrow and tak e it out ( 3 ). Cautions: • BEFORE REMO VING THE BA TTER Y P ACK, AL WA YS STOP RECORDING OR PLA [...]

Preparation 10 Char ging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder , and make sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF . 2 Plug the A C adapter into a power outlet ( 1 ), then inser t the DC plug into the DC input jack ( 2 ). • The charge indicator lights up. • The charge indicator tur ns off when the battery is charged. 3 R[...]

Preparation Preparation 11 Powering the Camcorder fr om an AC Outlet Y ou can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter . Caution: • 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 P ower switch is se[...]

Preparation 12 Inser ting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the pow er source to the camcorder , then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compar tment door . • After confir mation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically . 2 Inser t a commercially av ailable cassette fully with the window f[...]

Preparation Preparation 13 Inser ting and Removing a Card Y ou can use an SD Memor y Card or a MultiMediaCard for storing still images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the P ower switch is set to OFF . 2 Slide the card slot cov er release and open the card slot cov er in the direction of the arrow . 3 Inser t a card into the slot as shown below , and pu[...]

Preparation 14 Installing the Lithium Battery Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compar tment door release and open the cassette compar t- ment door . Note: • The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is connected to a power source. Be sur e to [...]

Preparation Preparation 15 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English, French or Spanish as the on-scr een display language. Setting When using the camcorder for the first time, select your on-screen display language by following the steps below . 1 Hold d[...]

Preparation 16 Setting the Date and Time A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 (JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM). Note: • Befor e per forming the steps below , make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 14). 1 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witc[...]

Preparation Preparation 17 Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode 1 After perf orming step 8 above , press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button. 2 Press l or m to select “24H”, then press the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: • The date and time, once set, ar e internally recorded even whe[...]

Preparation 18 Tips on Recording Positions T o create images that ar e easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright postur e and steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC ST ART/STOP button and Power Zoom control. Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of th[...]

Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations 19 Basic Operations Camera Recor ding Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recor ding and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recor ding and playing back still images on cards. One of the following camcor der modes nee[...]

Basic Operations 20 Easy Camera Recording on T ape in Full Auto Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA • Before you start recor ding, perfor m the operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepar e your camcorder for r ecording. 1 Remov e the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selection s witch to T APE. 3 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s w[...]

Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations 21 Zooming A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10 K . Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele- phot[...]

Basic Operations 22 Remaining Battery Power Display A vailable modes: All modes When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, the r emaining battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes ver y low , a warning indicator appears. Replace the battery pack. Notes: • The remaining battery power indicator appe[...]

Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations 23 T ape Playback A vailable mode: T APE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor . Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in speaker . 1 Set the Media Selection s witch to T APE. 2 Hold down the Loc k button and[...]

Basic Operations 24 Video Sear ch A vailable mode: T APE-VCR The video search function makes it easy to search for a desir ed scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Near the Current T ape Position 1 During playbac k in T APE-VCR mode, press k (or j ) on the Operation b utton. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses). 2 When y ou find [...]

Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations 25 W atching Playback on a TV A vailable modes: T APE-VCR, CARD-VCR Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Open the jack co ver on the camcorder (see page 2). 2 Connect the camcorder to y our TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable , as shown. Cautio[...]

Useful Features 26 Using the Menu Scr eens Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. 1 Set to the desired camcorder mode (see page 19). • See pages 4 and 5 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode. • Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in T APE- CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU button unt[...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 27 Useful Features Camera Recor ding Displaying the Recording Guide A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • The example scr eens shown are for T APE- CAMERA mode. 1 In T APE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU b utton until the menu screen appears . 2 Press l or m on the operation b ut[...]

Useful Features 28 Setting the Digital Zoom A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Y ou can select three differ ent zoom ranges: 1– 10 K (optical zoom), 10–40 K (digital zoom) or 10–300 K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to recor d powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: • The digital zoo[...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 29 Gamma Brightness Compensation A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recor ded normally . The gamma brightness compensation function improves the pictur e by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter po[...]

Useful Features 30 Gain-up A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are recor ding in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to r ecord a brighter picture. Note: • At locations wher e lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not appear . The gain-up function cannot be used[...]

31 Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA 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 transi- tions. This is especially effective in cr eating a dramatic change in scenery . Using 1 In T APE-CAMERA mod[...]

32 Useful Features Quick Return A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last r ecorded scene and start recording again, use the quick r eturn function. 1 Set the camcorder to T APE-CAMERA mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 3 Press l or m on[...]

33 Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording on T ape A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA Y ou can record continuous still images of subjects. 1 Set the camcorder to T APE-CAMERA mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode , press the STILL b utton fully . • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 Press the REC ST ART/ ST OP button. ?[...]

34 Useful Features OF F ON DGT L Z OO M TAPE DIS SPE ED 16 9 : AUD I O M O DE RE TURN SE T T I N G 2 ON 16 9 : Wide Scr een (16:9) A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you r ecord scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater . The top and bottom of the picture ar e masked with black bands to produce an ef fe[...]

35 Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are r ecording. If the camcorder is steadied, you can r ecord yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the L[...]

36 Useful Features Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to r ecord in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for appr oximately 50% more r ecording time with the same pictur e quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recor ding) mode. 1 In T APE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the men u scre[...]

37 Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA The camcorder normally recor ds audio in the 12-bit audio recor ding mode. For higher -quality audio recor ding, select the 16-bit audio recor ding mode. 1 In T APE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the men u screen app[...]

Useful Features 38 Using the Remote Contr ol A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, T APE-VCR Use the remote contr ol to operate the camcorder fr om 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 1 Open the battery compar tment cover . 2 Inser t the two[...]

Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features 39 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording A vailable modes: All modes Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the screen. Y ou can display the date and time during both recor ding and playback. • The example screens shown ar e for T APE- CAMERA mode. 1[...]

Useful Features 40 Gamma Playback A vailable mode: T APE-VCR The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in T APE-VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. During playbac k in T APE-VCR mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once. • “GAMMA1” appears, and the [...]

Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features 41 Picture Ef fect Playback A vailable modes: T APE-VCR, CARD-VCR These picture ef fects let you play back images with a more dramatic ef fect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired picture eff ect, then press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. OF F BW SEP I A SOL AR I BLU E[...]

Advanced Features 42 Manual Focus A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 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 . 1 In T APE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANU AL button until the focus setting screen appears . 2 Ad[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 43 T o return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposur e setting screen is displayed. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter . Manual Exposure A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is pr eset to Auto Exposure m[...]

Advanced Features 44 White Balance Lock A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The color of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly . 1 In T APE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANU AL button until the white balance setting screen [...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 45 Digital Picture Ef fects A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA These digital picture ef fects let you recor d the subject with a more dramatic ef fect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired digital picture eff ect, then press the SET button. • The selected digital picture effect displa[...]

Advanced Features 46 Scene Menu (Program AE) A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Y ou can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best r esults 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 [...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 47 Using the Time Code A vailable modes: T APE-VCR, T APE-CAMERA The time code shows the hour , minute and second of recor ding, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automati- cally recor ded along with the subject when you are recor ding on the tape. Y ou can display the time co[...]

Advanced Features 48 Editing A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Video editing lets you r efine your videos by removing unwanted sequences fr om your tape, or transposing one sequence with another . This camcorder lets you monitor the sour ce program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor . Connect the ca[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 49 Recording fr om an External Source A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can use this camcorder to recor d or edit videos from another sour ce, such as a VCR, TV , or video disc player . Connect the camcorder to the sour ce equip- ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. Notes: • See page 2 f[...]

Advanced Features 50 Using the Camcorder as a Converter A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal (e.g. video recor ded on 8 mm or Hi8 tapes) to digital signal. Connect the audio/video cable and DV cable as shown below . 1 Set the camcorder to T APE-VCR mode, and make sure that pla yback stops. 2 Press the[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 51 Editing with the DV T er minal (IEEE1394) A vailable mode: T APE-VCR This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commer - cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video[...]

Advanced Features 52 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can select any of the following audio playback modes. A udio 1+2 • 12-bit r ecording in ster eo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit r ecording in ster eo (left and right channels) A udio 1 • 12-bit r ecording in ster eo (Audio 1 channel only) • 16-bit[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 53 Audio Dubbing Featur e A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder , while preserving the original audio and video recor dings. Microphone f or Audio Dubbing Y ou can use the built-in stereo microphone to recor d narration. Notes: • Audio dubbing does n[...]

Advanced Features 54 Audio Dubbing 1 Pla y back the recorded Mini D V cassette and locate the tape position where y ou wish to star t audio dubbing. 2 Press m to pause pla yback. 3 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 4 Press l or m on the operation b utton to select V , then press the SET b utton. 5 Press l or m to select “A UDI[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Card Recor ding Digital Still Camera Features 55 Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recor ding Card Recor ding A vailable mode: CARD-CAMERA Y ou can take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and r ecord that image on the card. 1 Inser t a card into the camcorder (see page 13). 2 Remov e th[...]

Digital Still Camera Features 56 Approximate number of r ecord- able images with the supplied card Selecting the Picture Quality A vailable mode: CARD-CAMERA The picture quality of still images r ecorded on the card depends on the pictur e quality setting. Select the appropriate setting to match your recor ding objectives. 1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, pr[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Card Recor ding Digital Still Camera Features 57 Recording with the Self- timer A vailable mode: CARD-CAMERA The self-timer function allows you to recor d images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to recor d an image of you and your friends together . 1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU [...]

Digital Still Camera Features 58 For matting a Car d A vailable mode: CARD-CAMERA Before using a commer cially available card with this camcorder , you must first have it formatted. Also, if any of the following warning indicators displays, you will need to format your card. • “FORMA T MEMOR Y CARD” • “MEMOR Y CARD ERROR” • “MEMOR Y[...]

59 Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Pla yback Card Playback A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Y ou can play back and view still images recor ded on a card on the LCD monitor . 1 Set the Media Selection s witch to CARD . 2 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to VCR. • The[...]

60 Digital Still Camera Features Delete Protection A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Y ou can prevent your important images recor ded on the card fr om accidental erasure. 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the oper ation button to select S , then press the SET b utton. 3 Press l or m to select “PR[...]

61 Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features Deleting Stored Images A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Deleting One Stored Image Y ou can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be r estored. Check whether or not you want the images before perfor ming the procedur e below[...]

62 Digital Still Camera Features Deleting All Stored Images Y ou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation. Notes: • Deleted images cannot be r estored. Check whether or not you want the images before perfor ming the procedur e below. • If you want to keep some images on the car d, first delete-protect them (see page 60), and then[...]

63 Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features Print Order A vailable mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recor ded on a card. 5 Press j , k , l or m to select the image to which you w ant to assign a print order . 6 Press the SET button, then press l or m[...]

64 Digital Still Camera Features T o cancel the print order for an ima g e 1 Select the image f or canceling out of print order in step 5 above , then press the SET b utton. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the SET button. • The M indicator disappears. 3 Press the MENU button to finish the setting. Assigning Print Order to All Images[...]

65 Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features T ransferring Data on Card to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer still images to a computer . System Requirements • Microsoft W indows b 98, Windows b 98 Second Edition, Windows b 2000 Professional, Windows b Me or Windows b XP operating system • USB t[...]

66 Digital Still Camera Features Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcor der are stored on a car d as shown below . DCIM 100SHARP DVC00001.JPG DVC00002.JPG •••••• Note: • In case of data transfer err or , disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again, or set the Power switch to OFF , then set it to VCR ag[...]

67 Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features Slide Show Playback A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Y ou can automatically play back consecutive still images recor ded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recor ded on a card. 1 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode. 2 Press j , k , l or m to s[...]

68 Appendix Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments A vailable modes: All modes If the picture is dif ficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. • The example scr eens shown are for T APE- CAMERA mode. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the [...]

69 Appendix Appendix T ur ning of f the Confir mation Sound A vailable modes: All modes A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, pr ess the REC ST ART/STOP button, or perfor m other desig- nated operations. Use the procedur e below to turn off the confirmation sounds. ON OF F OTHE RS BEEP T I ME CODE TC O UT DEM O L A [...]

70 Appendix Position the subject in the center . Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center (see page 42). Light from behind Backlighting Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the scene is kept in focus. • Avoid bac[...]

71 Appendix Appendix DV T echnology Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology that enables recor ding and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features pr eviously unavailable with conven- tional analog formats. D V and conventional video cassette tapes There ar e two kinds of DV -for mat video cassette tapes: the [...]

72 Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini D V cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • This camcorder can r ecord and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory , but it cannot recor d or play back this memory . • T o recor d in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mod[...]

73 Appendix Appendix MultiMediaCard Improper handling of the MultiMediaCar d may cause damage to the card or images on the card. Follow the instructions below for corr ect use. W atch out f or static electricity • Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu- late on the card contacts, or touch them with your fingers, or rub or scrape them. Sta[...]

74 Appendix SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD Memory Cards • After removing the car d from the camcor der , be sure to immediately stor e it in the card case. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the car d to become wet. • Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metallic objects.[...]

75 Appendix Appendix Storage • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry , cool place. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label is seen through the window , as shown. When storing a battery pack that is not fully charged, put[...]

76 Appendix Dew Formation • What is “dew f ormation”? 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 f orms in your camcor der. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both t[...]

77 Appendix Appendix Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue. Using a Cleaning T ape (Commercially A vailable) A vailabl[...]

78 Appendix Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner , benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing. • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty , wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, n[...]

79 Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Y ou can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder featur es in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder . Note: • The demonstration is only displ[...]

80 Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following tr oubleshooting table. Symptom No power . REC ST ART/STOP button does not work. Power suddenly turns off. Auto focus does not work. Bright subject produces wide vertical lines. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. Display automatically c[...]

81 Appendix Appendix Notes: • This unit is equipped with a micr oprocessor . Its perfor mance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery , etc. Then reconnect the power sources to r esume operation[...]

82 Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: NTSC standar d Recording System: 2 r otary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) T ape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second LP mode: 12.555 mm/second Pickup Device: g " (6.4 mm, ef fective size: 4.5 mm) CCD[...]

83 PRECA UCION RIESGO DE SA CUDID A ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR. Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU . AD VERTENCIA: P ARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CA USAR UN INCENDIO O RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE AP ARA TO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMED AD. PRECAUCION: P ARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO RETIR[...]

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85 por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Las aberturas no deberán taparse nunca colocando el producto en una cama, sofá, alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este producto no deberá colocarse en una instalación empotrada como, por ejemplo, un mueble librería o una estantería, a menos que disponga de la ventilación apropiada o se cumpl[...]

86 Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio CAMBIE SÓLO LA PILA POR OTRA DEL TIPO CR2025 F ABRICADA POR TOSHIBA, MA TSUSHIT A O HIT ACHI MAXELL. LA UTILIZACIÓN DE UNA PILA DIFERENTE PUEDE CAUSAR UN RIESGO DE INCENDIO O EXPLOSIÓN. ( MANTENGA EST A PILA ALEJADA DE LOS NIÑOS. SI ALGUIEN LA TRAGA, CONSUL TE INMEDIA T AMENTE A UN MÉDICO [...]

87 Interruptor de alimentación Indicador de carga A una toma de corriente T oma de entrada de CC Guía de operación rápida[...]

88 Control de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento del casete Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Control de abertura de la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta Interruptor de protección contra escritura Esquina recortada Inserción de un casete 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en la videocámara, y luego deslice el control de aber tura de[...]

89 Interruptor de alimentación Botón REC ST ART/STOP Control de zoom motorizado/ control de volumen Botón de operación Botón SET Conmutador selector de medio Botón de bloqueo Botón de bloqueo Control de volumen Control del zoom motorizado Botón STILL Guía de operación rápida Empleo del zoon Pulse el control del zoom motorizado hacia el l[...]

90 Número de tomas r ealizadas/restantes Botón de bloqueo Botón de bloqueo Número de página/páginas totales de imágenes miniatura Nombre de archivo de imágenes Grabación con tarjeta 1 Inser te una tarjeta en la videocámara. 2 P onga el conmutador selector de medio en CARD . 3 Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de[...]

91 Cuando se selecciona “ESP AÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen las siguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuación. Visualizaciones en pantalla en español LC D AJ UST E A U D I O AU DIO 2 1 + 2 1 + AJ UST E RELOJ LUZ F ON D O B RIL L O L C D COLO R L C D RE T OR NO M O STR A R M O STR A R AJU STE 12H 24H / RE TO[...]

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93 Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour la langue de l’affichage. Afficha ges sur écran en français AU T O 30 min A U D I O AU DIO 2 1 + 2 1 + REGL. 1 REGL. 2 IM A G E M ENU M ENU SC EN E RE T. RE TOUR GU I D E RA P I DE ZO O M NUM . V I T . B A NDE DI S 16 9 : M ODE AU D I O RE TOUR DI [...]

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V alid for w arranty ser vice in the U .S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Pr oduct”), when shipped in its original container , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either r epair t[...]