Sharp VL-NZ8S manual

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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 directiv es 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directiv e 93/68[...]

ENGLISH Before using the camcor der , please read this operation manual carefully , especially page vii. ENGLISH OPERA TION MANU AL W ARNING T O PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD , DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter/battery charger or battery pack. CA UTION T o prevent electric shock[...]

i Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder . Quic k Operation Guide Attaching the Battery P ack 1 Make sure that the P o wer switch is set to OFF . 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder ( 1 ), and slide the battery pack in the direction of t[...]

ii Inserting 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 . 2 Inser t a commercially av ailable cassette fully with the window f acing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab f acing upwards . 3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder c[...]

iii Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recor ding 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 fr om the lens is now displayed on the screen. 4 Press the REC ST ART/ST OP button to begin recording. T o pause recor ding[...]

iv 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 fr om the lens is now displayed. 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 subjec[...]

v Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT -L225 AC adapter/ battery charger Power cord DC cable Remote control RRMCG0104T ASA CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video/S-video cable Lens cap Lens hood Hand strap T ripod adapter PixLab Video Captur e Software (Lite V ersion) CDSKA0059T A01 PC connecting cable QCNW-1914T AZZ Zoom microphone RMICC0107T AZZ[...]

vi Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT -L225 Extended-life battery pack BT -L445[...]

vii 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 C[...]

viii 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 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 h[...]

ix Dir ty 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 (Commer cially A vailable) A vailable mode: T APE-VC[...]

x Part Names ............................................................... 1 Quick Reference List ................................................. 4 On-screen Display Index .......................................... 5 W ar ning Indicators .................................................... 7 Contents Operation References Preparation Basic Opera[...]

xi Useful Features Quick Return ............................................................ 33 Edit Sear ch ............................................................... 33 Fade In and Fade Out .............................................. 34 Still Recording ......................................................... 35 Recording a Still Life ...[...]

xii Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recor ding Car d Recording ....................................................... 67 Selecting the Picture Quality ................................... 68 Recording with the Self-timer .[...]

Operation References Operation References 1 Operation References P ar t Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Lithium battery compartment door [ p. 14 ] Accessory shoe [ p. 29 ] Stereo micr ophone Zoom lens Cassette holder [ p. 12 ] Cassette compartment door [ p. 12 ] Cassette compartm[...]

Operation References 2 Rear view PC connection jack [ p. 65 ] DV terminal [ p. 61 ] AV L S ter minal [ pp. 25, 60 ] Media Selection switch (T APE/ CARD selection switch) [ p. 19 ] Operation button EarPHONES jack [ p. 23 ] Jack cover [ pp. 25, 60, 61, 65 ][...]

Operation References Operation References 3 Rear view Bottom view Strap loop [ p. 17 ] Power source r elease [ pp. 10, 11 ] Power source mounting surface [ pp. 10, 11 ] T ripod adapter socket [ p. 41 ] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [ pp. 31, 32, 46 ] F ADE button [ p. 34 ] SET button [ p. 26 ] Remote sensor [ p. 42 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/T elephoto contr[...]

Operation References 4 Quick Ref erence List Below are some examples of camcor der’ s features. • T o r ecord powerful close-up images. —See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • T o r ecord a backlit subject. —See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure) • T o quickly r etur n the tape to the end of the last [...]

Operation References Operation References 5 On-screen Display Inde x For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. AU T O 30 min EFFEC T MA N U A L PI C . SCENE M E NU FULL AUTO MA N . F O C U S W HI T E E XPOSURE SHUT . SP E E D QK. RE T UR N RE T UR N BAL . SET EFFEC T MA N U A L PI C . SCENE M E N U FULL AUTO MA N [...]

Operation References 6 AU T O EFFEC T MA N U A L PI C . SCENE M E N U FULL AUTO MA N . F O C U S W HI T E E XPOSURE SHUT . S P E E D RE T URN BAL . SET LCD SE T BACK L I GHT LCD B R I G H T LC D COL OU R RE T URN CLOCK SE T DIS P LA Y SU M R SE T T I N G AREA TI M E 12H 24H / RE TURN OTHE RS OSD DE F AUL T S OUND REM O TE RET U RN CLOCK SE T DIS P [...]

Operation References Operation References 7 DE W W arning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Display ed for the first 3 seconds Display ed after 3 seconds Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcor der . Insert a cassette (see page 12 ). The video cassette is defective an[...]

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 73 ) or replace the car d wi[...]

Preparation Preparation 9 Preparation Charging the Battery P ack Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. Note: • Remove the DC cable fr om the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the A C power sock et on the AC adapter/ battery charger , and inse[...]

Preparation 10 Attaching and Remo ving the Battery Pac k Attaching the Battery P ack 1 Make sure that the P o wer s witch is set to OFF . 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder ( 1 ), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arro w completely until it locks into place ( 2 ). Removing the Batter[...]

Preparation Preparation 11 P owering the Camcor der fr om an AC Outlet Y ou can also power the camcor der 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 camc[...]

Preparation 12 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 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 confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically . 2 Inser t a commercially av ailable cassette fully with the[...]

Preparation Preparation 13 Inserting and Removing a Card Y ou can use an SD Memory Card (commer - cially available) or a MultiMediaCard (only supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still images. Removing a Car d Perfor m steps 1 and 2 above, push the car d ( 1 ) and pull the card straight out ( 2 ) as shown below . Notes: • Y ou can use onl y the SD [...]

Preparation 14 Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory Battery A 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[...]

Preparation Preparation 15 Selecting the Language f or the On-screen Displa y A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English, German or French as the on-screen display language. Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time, select your on-screen display language by following the steps bel[...]

Preparation 16 Setting the Area, Date and Time A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Paris. Notes: • Befor e per forming the steps below , make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 14). • If you ar e in an area that observes sum[...]

Preparation Preparation 17 Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 1 After perf or ming step 10 above , press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button. 2 Press l or m to select “12H”, 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 inter nally recorded even [...]

Preparation 18 Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap or shoulder strap as shown below . When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap. Tips on Recording P ositions T o create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright postur e and steady ha[...]

Basic Operations Camera Recording 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 mo[...]

Basic Operations 20 Easy Camera Recor ding on T ape in Full A uto Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA • Befor e you star t recor ding, per form the opera- tions described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcor der for recording. 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 owe[...]

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 Recording Time Displa y A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA When the camcorder is r ecording in T APE- CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate r emaining tape time in minutes. Notes: • The remaining recording time indicator appears when the OSD menu item is set to “ON”. • The remaining recording [...]

Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations 23 T ape Pla yback A vailable mode: T APE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor . Nothing needs to be con- nected, allowing instant on-screen playback 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 set t[...]

Basic Operations 24 V olume Control A vailable mode: T APE-VCR When the camcorder is in T APE-VCR mode, push the V olume control to the L or + side to increase ( 1 ) or decr ease ( 2 ) the volume. The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only . Once the V olume control is released, the volume level indicator will d[...]

Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations 25 W atching Pla yback on a TV A vailable modes: T APE-VCR, CARD-VCR Y ou can connect the camcor der to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Open the jack cov er on the camcorder (see page 2). 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S- video cab le, as sho[...]

Useful Features 26 Using the Menu Screens Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in T APE-CAMERA mode. 1 Set the Media Selection s witch to T APE or CARD . 2 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or VCR. 3 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appe[...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 27 Useful Features Camera Recor ding Displa ying the Recording Guide A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This function helps you decide on the size of the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recor ding guides. T urning on the recording guide • The example scr eens shown are for[...]

Useful Features 28 Setting the Digital Zoom A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Y ou can select thr ee different 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 power ful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: • The digital zo[...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 29 AUD I O AUD I O M ODE ZO O M MI C W IN D RE T UR N SE T OF F AU TO TE LE Removing the zoom micr ophone T urn the screw in the opposite dir ection than when mounting, then pull off the zoom micr o- phone. Cautions: • Do not pick up the camcor der by the zoom microphone, as this may damage the equ[...]

Useful Features 30 AU T O ZO O M MI C 5 Press l or m to select the desired zoom microphone mode , then press the SET button. • The selected zoom microphone mode is displayed on the menu screen. 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. AUD I O AUD I O M ODE ZO O M MI C W IN D RE T UR N SE T OF F ON ON W IN D MI C W T3 ZO O M Windbreak [...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 31 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 nor mally . The gamma brightness compensation function improves the pictur e by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter p[...]

Useful Features 32 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[...]

Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording 33 Quick Return A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recor ded scene and start recording again, use the quick r etur n function. 1 Set the camcorder to T APE-CAMERA mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode , press the MENU button until the men [...]

Useful Features 34 F ade 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 Fade Mode 1 In T APE-CAMERA mode, press the F ADE but[...]

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording 35 Still Recording Still Recor ding Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA Y ou can r ecord still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recor ding modes. C AME R A PHO T O SNA P S N A P EFF. DGT L Z OO M TAPE SPEED RE C 16 9 : M OT I ON RE TURN G UID E SE T SNA P ST[...]

Useful Features 36 Using Still Recording T APE-CAMERA mode 1 Set the camcorder to T APE-CAMERA mode. 2 Select the still recording mode and eff ect. 3 In Recording Standby mode , press the STILL b utton fully . • A still image of the subject is displayed. 4 Press the REC ST ART/ ST OP button. • The still image of the subject will be recor ded. ?[...]

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording 37 C AME R A PHO T O SN AP S N A P EFF. DGT L Z OO M TAPE SPEED RE C 16 9 : M OT I ON RE TURN G UID E SE T OF F ON ON 16 9 : Wide Screen (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 theatre. The top and bottom of[...]

Useful Features 38 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 LCD monitor . The remote control ([...]

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording 39 Recor ding in LP (Long Play Recor ding) 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 picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recor ding) mode. 1 In T APE-CAMERA mode, press th[...]

Useful Features 40 Selecting the 16-bit A udio Recor ding Mode A vailable mode: T APE-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to select between 12-bit and 16-bit audio recor ding modes. The camcorder normally recor ds audio in the 12-bit audio recor ding mode. For higher -quality audio r ecording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. 1 In T APE-CAMERA [...]

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording 41 Attaching the Supplied T ripod Adapter Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder . 1 Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter soc ket on the bottom of the camcorder , then rotate as shown below . 2 Attach tripod to tripod socket. Note: • Y ou cannot use th[...]

42 Useful Features Using the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) A vailable modes: All modes 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. Notes: • Be car eful not to expose the remote sensor to direct sun[...]

Useful Features Playbac k 43 Useful Features T ape Playbac k Functions with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can use the following playback functions with the remote contr ol. (See page 42 for use of the remote contr ol.) Rever se Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in [...]

44 Useful Features Pla yback Zoom with the Remote Contr ol (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) A vailable modes: T APE-VCR, CARD-VCR The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote contr ol. (See page 42 for use of the remote contr ol.) • The examp[...]

Useful Features Playbac k 45 Useful Features Displa ying 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 for this featur e are for T APE-CAM[...]

46 Useful Features Gamma Playbac k 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 47 Useful Features Multiple Strobe Pla yback A vailable mode: T APE-VCR The multiple strobe playback function can be used to capture the action of a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you want to check your form in spor ts such as tennis or golf. 1 Remov [...]

48 Useful Features Copying an Ima g e from T ape to Card A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can captur e your favourite image frame from a video tape r ecording and save it on card. 1 Inser t the recorded Mini D V cassette and a card in the camcorder . 2 Set the camcorder to T APE-VCR mode, then begin tape pla yback. 3 Select the frame number of the i[...]

Useful Features Playbac k 49 Useful Features Pla yback Eff ects A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Use Playback effects to cr eate an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during playback. Using Playbac k Effect 1 In T APE-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation b [...]

50 Useful Features Picture Effect Pla yback 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. EFFEC T PLAYB A CK PI C . M UL TI FR A M E AUD I O DUB A[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 51 Digital Picture Effects A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA These digital picture ef fects let you record 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 ef fect is disp[...]

Advanced Features 52 Scene Menu (Pr ogram AE) A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Y ou can set the camcor der 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 th[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 53 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 MENU b utton until the m[...]

Advanced Features 54 6 Press l or m to f ocus on the subject, then press the SET b utton. o : T o focus on a more distant subject p : T o focus on a closer subject 7 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. • “MF” is displayed. T o return to A uto Focus mode After perfor ming step 1 to 3 above, pr ess l or m to select “AUTO”, th[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 55 Adjusting White Balance A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Select a White Balance setting that matches the lighting conditions. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. EFFEC T MA N [...]

Advanced Features 56 4 Press l or m to select “MANUAL ”, then press the SET button to displa y the e xposure setting screen. 5 Press l or m to select the desired e xposure level. • The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from + 5 (least light) to L 5 (most light). 6 Press the SET button. • The selected expos[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 57 5 Press l or m to select the desired shutter speed, then press the SET button. • Y ou can select 17 speeds fr om 1/25 sec. (“25”) (slowest shutter speed) to 1/ 10,000 sec. (“10000”) (fastest shutter speed). • The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen. 6 Press the [...]

Advanced Features 58 Notes: • Recor ding with a shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec. tends to darken the picture. Recor d in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed. • Using a fast shutter speed under fluor escent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts. • When selecting 1/25 sec. shutter sp[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 59 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. 1/25 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 60 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 61 Editing with the D V T erminal (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 the supplied DV cable. The DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio. T[...]

Advanced Features 62 A udio Dubbing Feature A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can add nar ration to recordings made with this camcorder , while preserving the original audio and video recor dings. A udio Recording In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording The audio is recor ded in stereo on Audio 1. A udio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound A udi[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 63 A udio 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 P[...]

Advanced Features 64 Selecting the A udio Pla yback Mode A vailable mode: T APE-VCR Y ou can select any of the following audio playback modes. 3 Press l or m on the operation b utton to select V , then press the SET b utton. 4 Press l or m to select “A UDIO”, then press the SET button. 5 Press l or m to select the desired audio pla yback mode, [...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 65 Configuring Software for PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in T APE-VCR mode or still images in T APE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the Video Captur e Software (only supplied with VL-NZ10). Connecting the camcorder to a P ersonal Computer 1 T ur [...]

Advanced Features 66 Using the Software For tips on how to use the Video Captur e Software, r efer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps below to open the PDF file containing the manual. Note: • For the latest pr oduct information, be sure to read the “Readme” text file located in the “Readme” folde[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Card Recor ding Digital Still Camera Features 67 Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recor ding Card Recor ding A vailable mode: CARD-CAMERA Y ou can take a still pictur e 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 t[...]

Digital Still Camera Features 68 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, press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Card Recor ding Digital Still Camera Features 69 Recor ding 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 70 Formatting 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” • “MEMORY CARD ERROR” • “MEMORY CA[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features 71 Digital Still Camera Features Pla yback Card Pla yback 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. • Th[...]

Digital Still Camera Features 72 Delete Pr otection A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Y ou can pr event your impor tant images recor ded on the card from accidental erasure. 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation b utton to select S , then press the SET b utton. 3 Press l or m to select “[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features 73 Deleting Stored Images A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Deleting One Stored Image Y ou can delete unwanted images to fr ee 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 belo[...]

Digital Still Camera Features 74 Deleting All Stored Images Y ou can delete all stor ed 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 72), and th[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features 75 Slide Show Pla yback 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 [...]

Digital Still Camera Features 76 Copying an Ima g e from Card to T ape A vailable mode: CARD-VCR Use the procedur e below to select still images recor ded on a card and insert them in a tape. 1 Inser t the recorded card and a Mini D V cassette into the camcorder . 2 Set the camcorder to T APE-VCR mode, then locate where y ou want to inser t an imag[...]

Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features 77 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[...]

Digital Still Camera Features 78 T o cancel the print or der for an image 1 Select the image f or cancelling out of print order in step 5 abov e, 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 displa y a thumbnail of images. Assigning Print Order to All [...]

Digital Still Camera Features Playbac k Digital Still Camera Features 79 T ransferring Data on Car d to Computer Using a commercially available PC car d adapter for each card type, you can transfer still images directly fr om a card to a computer . Using a PC Car d Adapter (Commerciall y A vailable) Notes: • For details, see the operation manuals[...]

Appendix 80 Appendix Picture/Bac klight 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. Adjusting the Bac klight 1 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation b utton to select O , then press the SET butt[...]

Appendix Appendix 81 W orld Clock A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use the camcorder while travelling anywher e around the world. • Set the area, date and time for your local time zone if not already set (see page 16). Example: Changing the clock [...]

Appendix 82 Area T able Area name LONDON P ARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK HNGKNG TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WLLNGTN SAMOA HA WAII ANCHRGE L.A. DENVER CHICAGO NEW YORK CARACAS RIO FN ISL. AZORES Countries or areas* England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) Austria, France, Germany , Italy , Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzer- land, Portu[...]

Appendix Appendix 83 Selecting Summer Time A vailable modes: T APE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Perfor m the procedur e below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to summer time. 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 utton to select P , then press the SET b u[...]

Appendix 84 Setting the Camcorder to F actory Presettings A vailable modes: All modes Y ou can set the camcor der to the factor y presettings in one operation. 1 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation b utton to select I , then press the SET b utton. 3 Press l or m to select “DEF A UL T”, then pres[...]

Appendix Appendix 85 Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre (see pages 53 and 54). Light from behind Backlighting Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focu[...]

Appendix 86 D V 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-format video cassette tapes: the Mini DV ca[...]

Appendix Appendix 87 Mini D V 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 record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use w[...]

Appendix 88 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 for 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. Static electr[...]

Appendix Appendix 89 SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD Memory Cards • After removing the car d from the camcorder , 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 [...]

Appendix 90 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 the cove[...]

Appendix Appendix 91 Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner , benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration 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 [...]

Appendix 92 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 displayed in E[...]

Appendix Appendix 93 Bef ore Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following tr oubleshooting table. Symptom No power . REC ST AR T/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 auto[...]

Appendix 94 Notes: • This unit is equipped with a micr oprocessor . Its performance 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 r econnect the power sources to resume operation. • If t[...]

Appendix Appendix 95 Specifications Camcorder Signal System: P AL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) T ape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: g " (6.4 mm, ef fective size: 4.5 [...]

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