Sharp VL NZ8S User Manual

VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER  
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VL NZ8S  
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VL NZ10S  
BRUKSANVISNING  
OPERATION MANUAL  
Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,  
especially page vii.  
OPERATION MANUAL  
ENGLISH  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
To prevent shock, do not open the  
cabinet. No user serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified  
dealer or service centre.  
TO PREVENT SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
This equipment should be used with  
the recommended AC adapter/battery  
charger or battery pack.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electric shocks and fire  
hazards, do NOT use any other power  
source.  
Important:  
Power supply:  
Audio-visual material may consist of  
copyrighted works which must not be  
recorded without the authority of the  
owner of the copyright. Please refer to  
relevant laws in your country.  
This unit can be operated by  
connecting it to either the AC adapter/  
battery charger or battery pack. The  
AC adapter/battery charger  
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC  
110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.  
NOTE  
The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than  
120,000 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.  
Trademarks  
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
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• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective  
holders.  
Quick Operation Guide  
Please consult this operation manual  
further for details on these and other  
functions of your camcorder.  
Attaching the Battery Pack  
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set  
to OFF.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
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 arrow  
1
Connect the supplied power cord to the  
AC power socket on the AC adapter/  
battery charger, and insert the AC plug  
into a power outlet.  
completely until it locks into place (2).  
AC power socket  
POWER indicator  
To power  
outlet  
• The POWER indicator lights up.  
2
Align the = mark on the battery pack  
with the = mark on the charger (1)  
and guide the battery into the groove.  
Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the  
direction of the arrow (3) until it locks  
into place.  
• The CHARGE indicator lights up.  
CHARGE indicator  
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when  
the battery is fully charged.  
3
Slide the battery pack in the direction of  
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then  
remove the AC plug of the power cord  
from the power outlet.  
i
Inserting a Cassette  
Inserting a Card  
1
Attach the power source to the  
camcorder, then slide the cassette  
compartment door release and open the  
cassette compartment door.  
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set  
to OFF.  
2
Slide the card slot cover release and  
open the card slot cover in the direction  
Cassette compartment  
door release  
of the arrow.  
Card slot cover release  
3
4
Insert a card into the slot as shown  
below, and push it in as far as it will go.  
2
Insert a commercially available cassette  
fully with the window facing outwards,  
and with the erasure protect tab facing  
upwards.  
Erasure protect tab  
Label  
E
A V S  
R E C  
Clipped corner  
Close the card slot cover.  
3
4
Press the W mark gently until the  
cassette holder clicks into place.  
Note:  
You can use an SD Memory Card (commer-  
cially available) and a MultiMediaCard (only  
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still  
images with this camcorder, not a  
SmartMediaE card or Memory StickE media.  
In this operation manual, “card” refers to the  
SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard.  
W mark  
Wait for the cassette holder to fully  
retract. Close the compartment door by  
pressing the centre until it clicks into  
place.  
ii  
Quick Operation Guide  
REC START/STOP button  
Zooming  
Power Zoom control/Volume control  
STILL button  
Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele-  
photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side.  
Power Zoom control  
Operation button  
MULTI button  
Media Selection switch  
Power switch  
Tape Playback  
1
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
Easy Camera Recording on  
Tape  
2
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch  
to VCR.  
1
Insert a cassette into the camcorder.  
2
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
Lock button  
3
4
Press j (or k) on the Operation button  
to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the  
desired point.  
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the  
Power switch to CAMERA.  
• The picture from the lens is now  
displayed on the screen.  
Press m to begin playback.  
Lock button  
AU T O  
4
Press the REC START/STOP button to  
begin recording.  
To stop playback  
Press l.  
REC  
Volume Control  
Push the Volume control to the L or + side to  
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.  
To pause recording  
Volume control  
Press the REC START/STOP button again.  
iii  
Card Recording  
Card Playback  
1
Insert a card into the camcorder.  
1
Set the Media Selection  
switch to CARD.  
2
Set the Media Selection  
switch to CARD.  
2
Hold down the Lock button and set the  
Power switch to VCR.  
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the  
Power switch to CAMERA.  
• The picture from the lens is now  
displayed.  
• The images recorded on the card are  
displayed in a thumbnail format.  
7
8
9
Number of shots taken/remaining  
10  
CARD  
P L A Y B A C K  
1 0 0  
-
0 0 1 0  
9 / 9 4  
NORMA L  
P A GE 2 / 2  
NORMAL  
Lock button  
Page number/total thumbnail pages  
Lock button  
AU T O  
3
Press j, k, l or m on the Operation  
button to move the selection frame to  
the desired image.  
4
5
Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame  
the subject as you desire.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press the STILL button half-way down to  
focus on the subject.  
• The camcorder automatically focuses on  
the subject. When it is set, you will hear  
a sound and see T mark, then the  
camcorder locks the focus.  
P L AY B AC K  
1 0 0  
-
0 0 0 1  
NORMA L  
P A GE 1 / 2  
4
Press the MULTI button.  
CARD  
• The selected image is displayed in full-  
9 / 9 4  
screen.  
Image file name  
NORMAL  
1 0 0  
-
0 0 0 13  
CARD  
6
Press the STILL button fully to begin  
recording.  
31 / 1 0  
NORMA L  
CARD  
9 / 9 4  
NORMAL  
AU T O  
• The S indicator flashes red while data  
is being recorded on the card, and  
returns to white when recording  
completes.  
iv  
Supplied Accessories  
Battery pack  
BT-L225  
AC adapter/  
battery charger  
Power cord  
DC cable  
2 for VL-NZ10  
*
1 for VL-NZ8  
Remote control  
RRMCG0104TASA  
CR2025 type  
lithium battery  
Audio/video/S-video  
cable  
Lens cap  
For VL-NZ10  
For VL-NZ8  
Lens hood  
Hand strap  
Tripod adapter  
*
*
*
*
PixLab Video Capture  
Software (Lite Version)  
CDSKA0059TA01  
8 MB MultiMediaCard  
CDSKA0063TA01  
PC connecting cable  
QCNW-1914TAZZ  
Zoom microphone  
RMICC0107TAZZ  
*
Shoulder strap  
UBNDS0029TAZZ  
Earphones connecting  
cable  
DV cable  
Grip handle  
Parts with “*” mark is not supplied with VL-NZ8. Contact the nearest SHARP service  
centre or your dealer for purchasing specified parts.  
v
Optional Accessories  
Standard-life  
battery pack  
BT-L225  
Extended-life  
battery pack  
BT-L445  
vi  
Precautions  
When the camcorder is not in use, remem-  
ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off  
the power, and disconnect the camcorder  
from the power source.  
Always respect prohibitions or restrictions  
on the use of electronic equipment on  
commercial flights or in other sensitive ar-  
eas.  
Do not aim the lens at the sun.  
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the  
camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,  
whether or not recording is in progress, as it  
may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen  
surface. Be particularly careful when record-  
ing outside.  
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  
• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden  
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as  
the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.  
Should this happen, point the lens in a differ-  
ent direction until the picture returns to nor-  
mal.  
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  
Avoid magnetic sources.  
Using the camcorder near  
strong fluorescent lights,  
motors, televisions, or other  
magnetic sources may ad-  
versely affect recorded im-  
ages.  
cause malfunctions or  
cause mildew to form  
on the lenses. Be sure  
to keep the unit in a  
well-ventilated location.  
Using the camcorder near a broadcasting  
station or other powerful transmission  
source may cause buzzing or picture dete-  
rioration.  
Some small, portable tri-  
pods may be difficult to at-  
tach and may not be sturdy  
enough to support your  
Avoid shocks and drop-  
ping.  
camcorder. Be sure to use  
only a strong, stable tripod.  
Do not drop or otherwise  
subject the camcorder to  
hard shocks or strong vibra-  
tions. Bumping or striking the  
unit during recording will  
generate noise in the re-  
corded image.  
When using your  
camcorder in a cold envi-  
ronment, the LCD monitor screen often ap-  
pears less bright immediately after the  
power is turned on.This is not a malfunc-  
tion.To prevent the camcorder from be-  
coming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a  
blanket, etc.).  
Avoid placing the  
camcorder in close  
proximity to lighting  
equipment.  
The heat from incan-  
descent lights may de-  
form the camcorder, or  
cause it to malfunction.  
vii  
“Dew” warning feature  
Dew Formation  
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the  
screen, and the power will automatically turn  
off in approximately 10 seconds.  
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.  
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.  
Dew is likely to form in the following circum-  
stances:  
—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.  
4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to  
15 minutes before the dew warning feature  
engages.  
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 surround-  
ings 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.  
viii  
Precautions  
Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially  
Available)  
Dirty Video Heads  
When the video heads have become clogged  
with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),  
Available mode: TAPE-VCR  
You can clean the video head with a commer-  
cially available cleaning tape.  
Striped noise  
Mosaic noise  
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.  
• mosaic-like noise appears on the playback  
picture. (see above illustration)  
• playback pictures do not move.  
• during playback, the whole screen becomes  
blue.  
Causes of video head clogging  
1
2
Insert a cleaning tape into the  
camcorder.  
• High-temperature and high-humidity environ-  
ment  
• A lot of dust in the air  
• Damaged tape  
• Worn tape  
• Long-time use  
Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.  
• The video head cleaning screen  
appears.  
• Dew formation  
3
Press the SET button to begin video  
head cleaning.  
• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during  
cleaning.  
C L E AN I N G  
NOW C L E AN I NG  
S T AR T  
S T OP  
If the video heads become clogged, the  
v indicator appears on the screen. Contact  
the nearest SHARP service centre or your  
dealer for further advice.  
• After about 20 seconds, video head  
cleaning automatically finishes, and  
“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.  
4
Remove the cleaning tape.  
To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.  
ix  
Contents  
Part Names ............................................................... 1  
Quick Reference List................................................. 4  
On-screen Display Index .......................................... 5  
Warning Indicators .................................................... 7  
Operation References  
Charging the Battery Pack........................................ 9  
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 10  
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ...........11  
Inserting and Removing a Cassette ........................12  
Inserting and Removing a Card.............................. 13  
Installing the Lithium Batteries .................................14  
Selecting the Language for the On-screen  
Preparation  
Display...................................................................15  
Setting the Area, Date and Time ..............................16  
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................................ 17  
Attaching the Straps ............................................... 17  
Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 18  
Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 18  
Camera Recording  
Basic Operations  
Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 19  
Easy Camera Recording on Tape  
in Full Auto Mode...................................................20  
Zooming ...................................................................21  
Auto Focus ...............................................................21  
Macro Shots ............................................................ 21  
Remaining Recording Time Display ........................22  
Remaining Battery Power Display .......................... 22  
Playback  
Tape Playback ........................................................ 23  
Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ............23  
Volume Control ........................................................ 24  
Still .......................................................................... 24  
Video Search............................................................24  
Watching Playback on a TV .....................................25  
Useful Features  
Using the Menu Screens..........................................26  
Camera Recording  
Displaying the Recording Guide..............................27  
Setting the Digital Zoom ..........................................28  
Using the Zoom Microphone  
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 29  
Windbreak ................................................................30  
Gamma Brightness Compensation......................... 31  
Gain-up ....................................................................32  
x
Contents  
Quick Return ............................................................33  
Edit Search...............................................................33  
Fade In and Fade Out..............................................34  
Still Recording ......................................................... 35  
Recording a Still Life ............................................... 36  
Wide Screen (16:9) ..................................................37  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..............................37  
Self Recording ........................................................ 38  
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........39  
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode............40  
Turning off the On-screen Indicators ...................... 40  
Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter .................. 41  
Attaching the Supplied Grip Handle........................41  
Useful Features  
Playback  
Using the Remote Control  
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 42  
Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control  
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 43  
Playback Zoom with the Remote Control  
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 44  
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............45  
Gamma Playback ................................................... 46  
Multiple Strobe Playback ........................................ 47  
Copying an Image from Tape to Card .....................48  
Playback Effects ......................................................49  
Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 50  
Camera Recording  
Advanced Features  
Digital Picture Effects ...............................................51  
Scene Menu (Program AE) ......................................52  
Manual Focus ......................................................... 53  
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode................54  
Adjusting White Balance..........................................55  
Manual Exposure .................................................... 56  
Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 57  
Playback  
Using the Time Code ...............................................59  
Editing ..................................................................... 60  
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .................61  
Audio Dubbing Feature........................................... 62  
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode........................64  
Configuring Software for PC Connection .................65  
xi  
Camera Recording  
Digital Still Camera  
Features  
Card Recording .......................................................67  
Selecting the Picture Quality ................................... 68  
Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 69  
Formatting a Card ................................................... 70  
Playback  
Card Playback ........................................................ 71  
Delete Protection......................................................72  
Deleting Stored Images ...........................................73  
Slide Show Playback ...............................................75  
Copying an Image from Card to Tape .....................76  
Print Order................................................................77  
Transferring Data on Card to Computer ................. 79  
Appendix  
Picture/Backlight Adjustments .................................80  
World Clock............................................................. 81  
Selecting Summer Time ...........................................83  
Setting the Confirmation Sounds .............................83  
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ........ 84  
Useful Information ................................................... 85  
Demonstration Mode ...............................................92  
Before Requesting Service ......................................93  
Specifications ......................................................... 95  
xii  
Operation References  
Part Names  
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.  
Front view  
Accessory shoe [p. 29]  
Stereo microphone  
Zoom lens  
Cassette holder [p. 12]  
Lithium battery  
compartment door  
[p. 14]  
Cassette compartment door [p. 12]  
Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]  
1
Rear view  
PC connection  
jack [p. 65]  
Media Selection  
switch (TAPE/  
CARD selection  
switch) [p. 19]  
DV terminal  
[p. 61]  
Operation button  
AVLS terminal  
[pp. 25, 60]  
EarPHONES jack [p. 23]  
Jack cover  
[pp. 25, 60, 61, 65]  
2
Operation References  
Rear view  
LCD monitor  
RECord START/STOP  
button [p. 20]  
Power Zoom Wide  
angle/Telephoto  
control [p. 21]/  
VOLume control  
[p. 24]  
GAMMA/  
BRIGHTER button  
[pp. 31, 32, 46]  
FADE button  
STILL button  
[pp. 36, 47, 48, 67]  
[p. 34]  
Power switch  
(CAMERA/VCR  
select switch) [p. 19]  
SET button  
[p. 26]  
Remote sensor  
Speaker  
[p. 42]  
MENU button [p. 26]  
DIS button [p. 37]/  
Card slot cover  
[p. 13]  
MULTI button [p. 71]  
Bottom view  
Power source release [pp. 10, 11]  
Strap loop [p. 17]  
Power source mounting surface  
[pp. 10, 11]  
Tripod adapter socket [p. 41]  
3
Quick Reference List  
Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.  
To record powerful close-up images.  
—See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom)  
To record a backlit subject.  
—See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure)  
To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.  
—See page 33 (Quick Return)  
To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.  
—See page 38 (Self Recording)  
To record the subject with higher-quality audio.  
—See page 40 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)  
To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.  
—See page 44 (Playback Zoom with the Remote Control)  
To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright  
portion.  
—See page 46 (Gamma Playback)  
To focus on an off-centred subject.  
—See page 53 (Manual Focus)  
To record still images on a card so that the images may be easily read into a  
computer.  
—See page 67 (Card Recording)  
To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the  
camcorder.  
—See page 83 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)  
4
Operation References  
On-screen Display Index  
For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.  
TAPE-CAMERA mode  
p. 51  
p. 40  
p. 84  
p. 83  
p. 59  
p. 59  
p. 92  
p. 15  
MA NUAL S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S C E NE MENU  
F U L L AU T O  
MA N. F OC US  
OTH E RS  
OSD  
p. 37  
p. 20  
p. 52  
p. 54  
p. 53  
p. 55  
p. 56  
p. 57  
p. 33  
p. 35  
p. 35  
p. 28  
p. 39  
p. 27  
p. 37  
p. 36  
DE F AUL T  
p. 22  
p. 54  
S OUND  
T I ME CODE  
T C OU T  
W
H I T E BA L .  
E X POSURE  
SHU T. S P E E D  
QK. RE T URN  
RE T URN  
DEMO MODE  
L A NGUAGE  
RE TURN  
p. 22  
AU T O  
3 0 min  
L C D S E T  
CAMER A S E T  
PHO T O SNA P  
SNA P E F F .  
DG T L Z OOM  
T A P E S PE ED  
RE C GU I DE  
1 6 : 9  
BA CK L I GHT  
L C D BR I GHT  
L C D C OL O UR  
RE T URN  
p. 80  
MA NUAL S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S C E NE MENU  
F U L L AU T O  
MA N. F OC US  
p. 45  
pp. 16, 81  
p. 83  
p. 16  
p. 17  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
A RE A  
W
H I T E BA L .  
E X POSURE  
SHU T. S P E E D  
QK. RE T URN  
RE T URN  
M
O T I ON  
RE TURN  
S UMR T I ME  
S E T T I NG  
1 2 H / 2 4 H  
RE TURN  
AUD I O S E T  
AUD I O MODE  
Z OOM M I C  
p. 40  
p. 29  
p. 30  
W
I ND  
RE T URN  
TAPE-VCR mode  
p. 50  
pp. 47, 48  
p. 63  
p. 64  
p. 48  
P L A Y B AC K S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
L C D S E T  
BA CK L I GHT  
L C D BR I GHT  
L C D C OL OUR  
RE T URN  
p. 80  
p. 45  
M
ULTI F RAME  
p. 22  
+
AUD I O DUB  
AUD I O  
AUDIO1  
2
M
O T I ON  
P B E F F E C T  
RE T URN  
p. 64  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
RE TURN  
p. 49  
p. 40  
p. 84  
p. 42  
p. 83  
p. 59  
p. 59  
OTH E RS  
OSD  
DE F AUL T  
REMO T E  
S OUND  
P L A Y B AC K S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
M
ULTI F RAME  
AUD I O DUB  
AUD I O  
T I ME CODE  
T C OU T  
RE T URN  
M
OT I ON  
P B E F F E C T  
RE T URN  
5
CARD-CAMERA mode  
p. 51  
p. 52  
p. 54  
p. 53  
p. 55  
p. 56  
p. 57  
p. 40  
p. 84  
p. 70  
p. 83  
p. 92  
p. 15  
MA NUAL S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S C E NE MENU  
F U L L AU T O  
MA N. F OC US  
OTH E RS  
OSD  
CARD  
p. 67  
DE F AUL T  
1 0 / 9 4  
p. 22  
F ORMAT  
NORMAL  
SOUND  
p. 67  
W
H I T E BA L .  
DEMO MODE  
L ANGUA GE  
RE T URN  
p. 54  
E X POSURE  
SHU T. S P E E D  
RE T URN  
p.68  
AU T O  
L C D S E T  
p. 68  
p. 69  
p. 35  
p. 28  
p. 27  
p. 36  
CAMER A S E T  
RE C MODE  
BA CK L I GHT  
L C D BR I GHT  
L C D C OL OUR  
RE T URN  
p. 80  
S E L F T I ME R  
SNA P E F F .  
DG T L Z OOM  
RE C GU I D E  
MA NUAL S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S C E NE MENU  
F U L L AU T O  
MA N. F OC US  
M
O T I ON  
p. 45  
pp. 16, 81  
p. 83  
p. 16  
p. 17  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
A RE A  
W
H I T E BA L .  
RE T URN  
E X POSURE  
SHU T. S P E E D  
RE T URN  
S UMR T I ME  
S E T T I NG  
1 2 H / 2 4 H  
RE TURN  
CARD-VCR mode  
7
8
9
10  
p. 71  
P L A Y B A C K  
1 0 0  
-
0 0 1 0  
NORMA L  
P A GE 2 / 2  
p. 50  
p. 75  
pp. 73, 74  
p. 72  
pp. 77, 78  
P L A Y B AC K S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S L I D E SHOW  
DE L E T E  
L C D S E T  
1 0 0  
-
0 0 1 0  
CARD  
BA CK L I GHT  
L C D BR I GHT  
L C D C OL OUR  
RE T URN  
p. 22  
1 30 / 1 0  
p. 80  
p. 45  
NORMA L  
PRO T E C T  
p. 71  
P R I . ORDE R  
RE T URN  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
RE TURN  
OTH E RS  
OSD  
p. 40  
p. 84  
p. 42  
p. 83  
DE F AUL T  
REMO T E  
S OUND  
RE T URN  
P L A Y B AC K S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S L I D E SHOW  
DE L E T E  
PRO T E C T  
P R I . ORDE R  
RE T URN  
Note:  
• See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen.  
6
Operation References  
Warning Indicators  
If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.  
Displayed for the first  
3 seconds  
Displayed after  
3 seconds  
Description of warning  
There is no video cassette in the camcorder.  
Insert a cassette (see page 12).  
I NSERT  
A CASSE TTE.  
The video cassette is defective and should be  
removed (see page 12).  
E J ECT THE  
CASSE TTE.  
E J ECT THE  
CASSE TTE.  
The erasure protect tab on the video cassette  
has been slid to the record-protect position,  
preventing recording (see page 87).  
CASSE TTE NOT  
RECORDABLE.  
PROTECT. TAB  
The tape is about to end. Prepare a new  
THE TAPE  
TAPE END  
TAPE END  
cassette (see page 12).  
ENDS SOON.  
The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a  
new cassette (see page 12).  
CHANGE THE  
CASSE TTE.  
The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a  
fully charged battery pack (see page 10).  
BAT TERY I S  
TOO LOW.  
Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a  
few hours for the dew to dry away (see  
page viii).  
About 10 seconds after this warning appears,  
the camcorder automatically turns off.  
DEW  
DEW  
The video heads are clogged and should be  
cleaned (see page ix).  
The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is  
close to the end of its service life. Call your local  
authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.  
LAMP  
LAMP  
When the setting screen of a manual function  
displays, all warnings will be indicated by F in  
the centre of the LCD screen. To check the type  
of warning, complete the manual setting and  
return to normal screen.  
7
Displayed for  
5 seconds  
Description of warning  
The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is  
properly inserted (see page 13).  
NO  
MEMORY CARD  
The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.  
Delete unnecessary images (see page 73) or replace the card with a  
new one (see page 13).  
MEMORY CARD  
FULL  
NO DATA ON  
MEMORY CARD  
The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can  
recognize.  
The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is  
not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this  
camcorder (see page 70).  
MEMORY CARD  
ERROR  
The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card  
(see page 70).  
FORMAT  
MEMORY CARD  
MEMORY CARD  
PROTECTED  
The card is write-protected (see page 89).  
You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection  
setting (see page 72).  
DATA  
PROTECTED  
The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the  
card to use it with this camcorder (see page 70).  
MEMORY CARD  
READ ERROR  
The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or  
data on the card. Replace the card (see page 13).  
CANNOT  
STORE DATA  
Note:  
N indicates a flashing display.  
8
Preparation  
Charging time and maximum continu-  
ous recording and playback times in  
TAPE modes  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC  
adapter/battery charger before use.  
Max. continu- Max. continu-  
Battery Charging  
Note:  
ous recording  
time  
ous playback  
time  
pack  
time  
• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/  
battery charger when charging the battery pack.  
approx.  
1hr. 20min.  
approx.  
1hr. 30min.  
approx.  
1hr. 30min.  
BT-L225  
BT-L445  
1
Connect the supplied power cord to the  
AC power socket on the AC adapter/  
battery charger, and insert the AC plug  
into a power outlet.  
approx.  
2hr. 20min.  
approx.  
3hr.  
approx.  
3hr.  
• The POWER indicator lights up.  
Notes:  
AC power socket  
Charge the battery pack between 10°C and  
30°C.The battery pack may not charge  
properly at temperatures too low or too high.  
The battery pack and charger become warm  
during charging.This is not a malfunction.  
Using the zoom (see page 21) and other  
functions or turning the power on and off  
frequently will increase power consumption.  
This may result in a decrease 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.  
• The maximum recording and playback time will  
increase somewhat when you leave the battery  
on the charger for 1 hour extra after the  
CHARGE indicator turns off.  
POWER indicator  
To power  
outlet  
2
Align the = mark on the battery pack  
with the = mark on the charger (1)  
and guide the battery into the groove.  
Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the  
direction of the arrow (3) until it locks  
into place.  
• See page 90 for more information on using the  
battery pack.  
• The CHARGE indicator lights up.  
Caution:  
CHARGE indicator  
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445  
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may  
burst, causing personal injury and damage.  
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when  
the battery is charged.  
3
Slide the battery pack in the direction of  
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then  
remove the AC plug of the power cord  
from the power outlet.  
9
Removing the Battery Pack  
Attaching and Removing  
the Battery Pack  
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set  
to OFF.  
Power switch  
2
Rotate the monitor section of the  
camcorder (1), then press the power  
source release (2). Slide the battery  
pack in the direction of the arrow and  
take it out (3).  
Attaching the Battery Pack  
1
Make sure that the Power  
switch is set to OFF.  
Power source  
release  
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 arrow  
Cautions:  
BEFORE REMOVINGTHE BATTERY PACK,  
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK  
AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the  
battery pack while shooting or during playback  
may damage the tape by causing it to wrap  
around the video head drum or destroy the card,  
rendering it unreadable and unwritable.  
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if  
you will not use the camcorder for a long period  
of time.  
completely until it locks into place (2).  
• 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  
fall 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-L225 or BT-L445  
battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other  
batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.  
10  
Preparation  
Note:  
Powering the Camcorder  
from an AC Outlet  
• When using the AC adapter/battery charger to  
power the camcorder, it cannot be used to  
charge the battery pack.  
You can also power the camcorder from a  
power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/  
battery charger and DC cable.  
Removing the DC cable from the  
camcorder  
Caution:  
Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.  
Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder  
(1), then press the power source release (2).  
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the  
arrow and take it out (3).  
• The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is  
specially designed for use with this camcorder,  
and should not be used as a power supply for  
other camcorders.  
1
2
Make sure that the Power switch is set  
to OFF.  
Align the notch on the side of the DC  
cable connecting plate with the = mark  
on the camcorder (1), and slide the  
connecting plate in the direction of the  
arrow completely until it locks into place  
(2).  
Power source  
release  
Cautions:  
BEFORE REMOVINGTHE DC CABLE,  
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK  
AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC  
cable while shooting or during playback may  
damage the tape by causing it to wrap around  
the video head drum or destroy the card,  
rendering it unreadble and unwritable.  
• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter  
if you will not use the camcorder for a long  
period of time.  
• The supplied DC cable is designed for use only  
with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger.  
Do not use it with the other equipment, as this  
may damage the cable or the equipment.  
DC cable connecting plate  
3
Insert the DC cable plug into the DC  
OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect  
the supplied power cord to the AC  
adapter, and insert the AC plug into a  
power outlet.  
• The POWER indicator on the AC adapter  
lights up, and the camcorder is supplied  
power.  
POWER indicator  
To power  
outlet  
11  
4
Wait for the cassette holder to fully  
retract. Close the compartment door by  
pressing the centre until it clicks into  
place.  
Inserting and Removing a  
Cassette  
Inserting a Cassette  
1
Attach the power source to the  
camcorder, then slide the cassette  
compartment door release and open the  
cassette compartment door.  
• After confirmation sound, the cassette  
holder extends and opens automatically.  
Cassette compartment  
door release  
Removing a Cassette  
Perform step 1 above, then take out the  
cassette.  
Cautions:  
• Do not try to close the cassette compartment  
door while the cassette holder is extending or  
retracting.  
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the  
cassette holder.  
• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except  
when pressing the W mark to close it.  
• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down  
when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It  
may damage the tape.  
2
Insert a commercially available cassette  
fully with the window facing outwards,  
and with the erasure protect tab facing  
upwards.  
Erasure protect tab  
• 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.  
E
A V S  
R E C  
Notes:  
• If the battery power is too low, you may not be  
able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery  
pack with a fully charged one.  
• See page 87 for more information on the video  
cassette tapes intended for use with this  
camcorder.  
3
Press the W mark gently until the  
cassette holder clicks into place.  
• After confirmation sound, the cassette  
holder retracts automatically.  
W mark  
12  
Preparation  
Removing a Card  
Inserting and Removing a  
Card  
Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card  
(1) and pull the card straight out (2) as shown  
below.  
You can use an SD Memory Card (commer-  
cially available) or a MultiMediaCard (only  
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still images.  
Inserting a Card  
1
Make sure that the Power  
switch is set to OFF.  
Notes:  
You can use only the SD Memory Card or the  
MultiMediaCard (see page 86).  
• The MultiMediaCard supplied with VL-NZ10 is  
preformatted for immediate use.  
• See pages 88 and 89 for more information on the  
cards intended for use with this camcorder.  
2
Slide the card slot cover release and  
open the card slot cover in the direction  
of the arrow.  
Card slot cover release  
Caution:  
• Do not remove the card from the camcorder  
while recording data on the card (S indicator  
flashes during recording). This may delete the  
recorded image or damage the card.  
3
4
Insert a card into the slot as shown  
below, and push it in as far as it will go.  
Label  
Clipped corner  
Close the card slot cover.  
13  
Installing the Battery to Remote  
Control (Only supplied with VL-  
NZ10)  
Installing the Lithium  
Batteries  
Installing the Memory Battery  
A lithium battery is used to power the remote  
control unit.  
A lithium battery is used to store the memory of  
the date and time settings.  
1
2
Hold the remote control  
facing down, and pull  
out the battery holder  
while pressing the tab  
toward the centre.  
1
Slide the cassette compartment door  
release and open the cassette compart-  
ment door.  
Tab  
Note:  
• The cassette holder will extend and open  
when the camcorder is connected to a  
power source. Be sure to close the cassette  
holder before proceeding to the next step  
(see page 12).  
Insert the lithium battery into the battery  
holder with the H side of the battery  
facing the m side of the holder.  
H side  
2
Pull out the lithium battery holder using  
a pointed object such as the tip of a  
ballpoint pen.  
m mark  
Lithium battery  
holder  
3
Insert the battery holder back into  
position.  
Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery  
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the  
same or equivalent type CR2025 recom-  
mended by the equipment manufacturer.  
X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY  
FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED,  
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR  
EMERGENCY TREATMENT.  
Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF  
MIS-USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY  
REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-  
SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.  
3
4
Insert the lithium  
battery into the  
battery holder with the  
H side of the battery  
facing the m side of  
the holder.  
m mark  
Push the battery holder back into  
position. Press the W mark gently,  
then close the cassette compartment  
door by pressing the centre until it clicks  
into place.  
• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or  
heat the lithium battery.  
• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery  
compartment clean, and then insert a new  
battery.  
• The lithium battery will last about one year under  
normal usage.  
Removing the lithium battery  
Perform steps 1 and 2 above,  
then lift out the battery from the  
battery holder.  
14  
Preparation  
Changing the Language  
Selecting the Language for  
the On-screen Display  
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA  
mode, press the MENU button until the  
menu screen appears.  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button  
to select I, then press the SET button.  
This camcorder allows you to choose English,  
German or French as the on-screen display  
language.  
Press l or m to select “LANGUAGE”  
(“SPRACHE” or “LANGUE”), then press  
the SET button.  
MENU button  
Power switch  
• The language selection screen appears.  
OTH E RS  
OSD  
DE F AUL T  
S OUND  
T I ME CODE  
T C OU T  
DEMO MODE  
SET button  
L A NGUAGE  
RE TURN  
E NGL I SH  
Operation button  
L ANGUAGE  
Setting the Language  
E NGL I SH  
DEUTSCH  
Ç
F RAN A I S  
When using the camcorder for the first time,  
select your on-screen display language by  
following the steps below.  
4
Press l or m to select the desired  
language, then press the SET button.  
• The menu screen displays in the  
language selected.  
1
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch to  
CAMERA.  
• The language selection  
screen appears.  
SPRACH E  
ENGL I SH  
DEUT S CH  
Ç
F RAN A I S  
Lock button  
2
Press l or m on the operation button  
to select the desired language, then  
press the SET button.  
S ONS T I G E S  
OS D  
VORGA B EN  
T ON  
L ANGUAGE  
E NGL I SH  
DEUTSCH  
T I ME CODE  
T C AUS  
D EMO - BE TR .  
Ç
F RAN A I S  
S PRA CH E  
D EUT S CH  
ZUR C K  
Ü
5
Press the MENU button to turn off the  
menu screen.  
Note:  
The English, German and French portions  
of this operation manual are based on the  
use of on-screen displays in their respec-  
tive languages.The portions of this manual  
in other languages, however, are based on  
the use of English on-screen displays.  
AU T O  
15  
4
5
Press l or m until “2 PARIS” appears,  
then press the SET button.  
Setting the Area, Date and  
Time  
AREA  
2 PAR I S  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
Note:  
• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on  
pages 81 and 82 for the area number and  
name of the representative city for your time  
zone.  
Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.  
2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Paris.  
MENU button  
Power switch  
Press l or m to select “SETTING”,  
then press the SET button.  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
A RE A  
S UMR T I ME  
S E T T I NG  
1 2 H / 2 4 H  
RE TURN  
1 . 1. 2 0 0 1  
0 : 0 0  
SET button  
Operation button  
6
7
8
9
Press l or m to select “2” (day), then  
press the SET button.  
Notes:  
• Before performing the steps below, make sure  
that the lithium battery has been installed (see  
page 14).  
• If you are in an area that observes summer time,  
set the time to the standard time. You can then  
correct it for summer time by performing the  
steps on page 83.  
SE TT I NG  
2. 1. 20 0 1  
:
0 0 0  
Press l or m to select “6” (month),  
then press the SET button.  
SE TT I NG  
2. 6. 20 0 1  
:
0 0 0  
1
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch to  
CAMERA.  
Press l or m to select “2002” (year),  
then press the SET button.  
SE TT I NG  
2. 6. 20 0 2  
:
0 0 0  
Lock button  
Press l or m to select “10” (hour), then  
2
Press the MENU button until the menu  
screen appears.  
press the SET button.  
SE TT I NG  
2. 6. 20 0 2  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
:
1 0 0 0  
1
A RE A  
L ONDON  
SUMR T I ME  
S E T T I NG  
1 2 H / 2 4 H  
RE TURN  
10 Press l or m to select “30” (minute),  
then press the SET button.  
• The internal clock now starts operating.  
SE TT I NG  
2. 6. 20 0 2  
:
1 0 3 0  
11 Press the MENU button to turn off the  
3
Press the SET button.  
menu screen.  
Note:  
• If the date and time have been set, the MANUAL  
SET screen (T) appears in step 2. Select  
“AREA” in the CLOCK SET screen (P) using the  
Operation button and SET button.  
16  
Preparation  
Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode  
Attaching the Straps  
1
After performing step 10 above, press l  
or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the  
SET button.  
Attach the hand strap or the shoulder strap to  
the strap loop as shown below.  
C L O C K S E T  
D I S P L A Y  
A RE A  
Strap loop  
SUMR T I ME  
S E T T I NG  
Hand strap  
1 2 H / 2 4 H  
RE TURN  
2 4 H  
1 2 H  
2
3
Press l or m to select “12H”, then  
press the SET button.  
Shoulder strap  
(VL-NZ10 only)  
12H 24H  
12H  
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 five minutes.  
When using the shoulder strap  
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10)  
Attaching the Lens Hood  
Adjust the length of its loop as shown below, to  
fit it on your shoulder.  
When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in  
a location with bright lighting, attach the  
supplied lens hood to the camcorder. Turn the  
lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach  
it.  
Cautions:  
• Do not swing the camcorder by the strap.  
To avoid accident, make sure the shoulder strap  
does not get caught in other objects or wrapped  
around the neck. And pay close attention to the  
following:  
Do not use the shoulder strap when riding on  
bicycle or motor cycle.  
Do not allow children to be mischievous with  
the shoulder strap.  
Keep a firm hold of the camcorder to prevent  
it from swinging and hitting others.  
To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.  
Notes:  
• The lens cap can still be attached on top of the  
lens hood.  
• Filters and other accessories cannot be attached  
on the top of the lens hood.  
17  
Using the Lens Cap  
Tips on Recording  
Positions  
Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand  
strap or shoulder strap as shown below.  
To create images that are easy to watch during  
playback, try to record with an upright posture  
and steady hand to prevent a shaky image.  
Holding the camcorder  
Place your right thumb close to the REC  
START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.  
Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the  
left side of the screen.  
Basic posture  
Take care not to  
cover the lens with  
Place your elbows  
against your sides.  
your finger.  
When attaching or removing the lens cap,  
press both tabs on the top and bottom of the  
cap.  
Balance your  
weight on both  
legs.  
Shooting from a high angle  
Turn the LCD monitor so that the  
screen faces downward.  
Shooting from a low angle  
Tabs  
When recording, hang  
the hook of the lens cap  
on the hand strap or  
shoulder strap to keep  
the cap out of the way.  
Turn the LCD monitor so that  
the screen faces upward.  
Note:  
Take care not to touch the microphone with your  
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on  
the audio track.  
Note:  
• Always attach the lens cap over the lens when  
not using the camcorder.  
18  
Basic Operations  
Camera Recording  
Selecting the Camcorder Mode  
Power switch  
This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video  
camera for recording and playing back images on tapes  
and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back  
still images on cards. One of the following camcorder  
modes needs to be set before starting any operation.  
Media Selection switch  
Camcorder modes  
TAPE-CAMERA mode  
TAPE-VCR mode  
For recording motion and still images on  
tapes.  
For playing back or editing motion and still  
images recorded on tapes.  
1
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
1
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
2
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch  
to CAMERA.  
2
Hold down the Lock  
button and set the Power  
switch to VCR.  
Lock button  
Lock button  
CARD-CAMERA mode  
CARD-VCR mode  
For recording still images on cards.  
For playing back still images recorded on  
cards.  
1
2
Set the Media Selection  
switch to CARD.  
1
Set the Media Selection  
switch to CARD.  
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch  
to CAMERA.  
2
Hold down the Lock  
button and set the Power  
switch to VCR.  
Lock button  
Lock button  
Note:  
To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.  
Caution:  
• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or  
playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or card.  
19  
To pause recording  
Easy Camera Recording on  
Tape in Full Auto Mode  
Press the REC START/STOP button again.  
Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters  
Recording Standby mode.  
Available mode:  
TAPE-CAMERA  
• Before you start recording, perform the opera-  
tions described on pages 9 through 18 to  
prepare your camcorder for recording.  
PAUSE  
REC START/STOP button  
Power switch  
To turn the power off  
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing  
the Lock button.  
Notes:  
• Battery power is consumed in Recording  
Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not  
be recording again soon.  
• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby  
mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA  
mode, the power will automatically turn off to  
save battery power and to protect the tape from  
being damaged. To resume recording, set the  
Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.  
(The camcorder will make a confirmation sound  
when it is left in Recording Standby mode for  
about 4 minutes.)  
Media Selection switch  
1
2
Remove the lens cap.  
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the  
Power switch to CAMERA.  
• The picture from the lens is now  
displayed on the screen.  
• The camcorder is now ready to record  
(Recording Standby mode).  
Maximum continuous recording and  
actual recording times in TAPE-CAM-  
ERA mode  
Battery  
pack  
Max. continuous  
recording time  
Actual recording  
time  
approx.  
1hr. 30min.  
approx.  
50min.  
BT-L225  
BT-L445  
Lock button  
AU T O  
approx.  
3hr.  
approx.  
1hr. 40min.  
Note:  
• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set  
the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page  
54).  
Note:  
Using the zoom (see page 21) and other  
functions or turning the power on and off  
frequently will increase power consumption.  
This may result in a decrease in the actual  
recording time compared to the maximum  
continuous recording time listed above.  
4
Press the REC START/STOP button to  
begin recording.  
REC  
20  
Basic Operations  
Camera Recording  
Zooming  
Auto Focus  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
Available modes:  
TAPE-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 10K.  
The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,  
which is designed to focus on most types of  
subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder  
automatically focuses on the subject in the  
centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in  
the centre of the scene.  
Zooming in (when you want to centre  
attention on the subject)  
Notes:  
• If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the  
focus area will expand and the subject nearest  
the centre will be focused on.  
• If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will  
automatically zoom out until a subject comes  
into the frame.  
• Auto Focus may not work in the situations  
described on page 53. In these situations, use  
the manual focus function.  
Wide  
angle  
Tele-  
photo  
Zooming out (when you want to  
includes the surroundings)  
Zooming in  
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-  
photo) side to get a close-up view (1).  
Zooming out  
Macro Shots  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide  
angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).  
This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images  
of small objects such as flowers and insects, or  
make title frames for your videos. When you  
want to record a magnified image of a subject  
which is within approximately 1.5 m of the  
camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom  
out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom  
control to the W side, and then move the  
camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain  
the desired angle of view. The camcorder will  
automatically focus on the subject when the  
lens is set for the widest angle.  
Power Zoom control  
Zoom range indicator  
W
T
ZOOM  
3
Power Zoom  
control  
• The zoom range indicator shows you the current  
zoom setting.  
• The zoom speed depends on how far you push  
the Power Zoom control.  
Notes:  
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming  
in on subjects within 1.5 m. The camcorder will  
automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on  
the subject.  
Notes:  
• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure  
that the subject receives sufficient illumination.  
• It is recommended that you use a tripod for  
recording macro shots, to prevent image  
shaking. (See page 41 to use the camcorder  
with a tripod.)  
• See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom.  
21  
Remaining Recording Time  
Display  
Remaining Battery Power  
Display  
Available mode:  
TAPE-CAMERA  
Available modes:  
All modes  
When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-  
CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator  
displays the approximate remaining tape time  
in minutes.  
When using the camcorder with the battery  
pack as the power source, the remaining  
battery power indicator is displayed. If the  
battery power becomes very low, a warning  
indicator appears. Replace the battery pack.  
Remaining recording  
time indicator  
(Green)  
3 0 min  
Remaining battery  
power indicator  
(Green)  
(Red)  
Notes:  
The remaining recording time indicator  
appears when the OSD menu item is set to  
“ON”.  
BAT TERY I S  
TOO LOW.  
Warning indicator  
The remaining recording time indicator  
appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC  
START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• The remaining recording time indicator only  
shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies  
slightly depending on the length of tape used.  
(This function is based on the DVM60 tape  
standard.)  
Notes:  
The remaining battery power indicator  
appears when the OSD menu item is set to  
“ON”.  
• Use the remaining battery power indicator only  
as an approximate indication.  
• The remaining battery power indicator may  
change to either a higher or lower level if you set  
the Power switch to OFF and then back to  
CAMERA or VCR.  
When the remaining recording time reaches 1  
minute, a warning indicator will appear.  
Prepare a new cassette.  
• In cold environments, the red remaining battery  
power indicator may appear sooner. The battery  
pack, however, can be used until the warning  
indicator appears.  
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning  
indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder  
to suddenly lose power.  
Warning indicator  
Approx. remaining time  
THE TAPE  
ENDS SOON.  
Less than 1 min.  
TAPE END  
CHANGE THE  
CASSE TTE.  
The tape has reached  
the end.  
TAPE END  
22  
Basic Operations  
Playback  
To stop playback  
Tape Playback  
Press l.  
Available mode:  
TAPE-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.  
Media Selection switch  
To turn the power off  
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing  
the Lock button.  
Power switch  
Note:  
• The tape is automatically rewound when  
playback reaches the end of the tape.  
Using Earphones  
(Commercially available)  
Available modes:  
TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA  
Operation button  
1
2
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE.  
You can monitor the sound via stereo ear-  
phones (commercially available) during  
playback or recording. Stereo earphones with a  
3.5 mm diameter plug can be used with this  
camcorder by using the supplied earphones  
connecting cable.  
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch  
to VCR.  
Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the  
PHONES jack on the camcorder as shown  
below.  
Lock button  
3
4
Press j (or k) on the Operation button  
to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the  
desired point.  
Earphones connecting  
cable (supplied)  
Press m to begin playback.  
PHONES jack  
Note:  
• If you press the REC START/STOP button in  
TAPE-VCR mode, the  
mark appears  
Notes:  
and the camcorder enters Recording  
Standby mode. If you do not intend to  
record, press l to turn the  
then press m to begin playback. This will  
ensure your previous recording is not  
erased (VL-NZ10 only, see page 61).  
• Before connecting stereo earphones, turn the  
camcorder volume down to the lowest setting.  
• The built-in speaker automatically turns off when  
stereo earphones are connected to the PHONES  
jack.  
mark off,  
23  
Volume Control  
Video Search  
Available mode:  
TAPE-VCR  
Available mode:  
TAPE-VCR  
When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,  
push the Volume control to the L or + side to  
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.  
The video search function makes it easy to  
search for a desired scene on the tape.  
Searching for a Scene Near the  
Current Tape Position  
The volume level indicator will appear on the  
LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the  
Volume control is released, the volume level  
indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.  
1
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,  
press k (or j) on the Operation button.  
• The playback picture fast forwards (or  
reverses).  
Volume control  
2
When you find the scene, press m to  
return to normal playback.  
Searching for a Scene Far from the  
Current Tape Position  
1
During fast forward (or rewind) in TAPE-  
VCR mode, press and hold k (or j) on  
the Operation button.  
VOLUME  
Increase  
Decrease  
• The fast forward (or rewind) picture  
displays.  
Still  
2
If the scene is still rather far from the  
current tape position, release the  
Operation button to normal fast forward  
(or rewind).  
Available mode:  
TAPE-VCR  
The still function allows you to pause playback  
in TAPE-VCR mode.  
3
4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you  
find the scene.  
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press m  
on the Operation button.  
Press m to begin normal playback.  
Notes:  
• The sound is off during search.  
• You may experience picture noise during search.  
This is not a malfunction.  
To return to normal playback, press m again.  
Notes:  
• The sound is off in Still mode.  
To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically  
returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode  
for more than 5 minutes.  
24  
Basic Operations  
Playback  
3
4
Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or  
“VIDEO” channel. (See the operation  
manual of your TV.)  
• When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn  
on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE”  
input channel. Operate the TV as you  
normally do to view the signal from the  
VCR. (See the operation manuals of your  
TV and VCR.)  
Watching Playback on a TV  
Available modes:  
TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR  
You can connect the camcorder to a TV to  
allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.  
1
2
Open the jack cover on the camcorder (see  
page 2).  
Set the Power switch on the camcorder to  
VCR, and begin playback (see page 23).  
Notes:  
• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART  
connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART  
conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ).  
Jack cover  
21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR  
Connect the camcorder to your TV (or  
VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S-  
video cable, as shown.  
0
RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART  
conversion connector  
(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
(R)  
(L/MONO)  
Audio R  
Audio L  
Video  
• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use  
the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or  
VCR.  
CHANNEL  
P
AUSE  
/STILL  
PLAY  
STOP/  
EJECT  
POWER  
T
V
/
V
C
R
S
E
T
U
P
REC  
• If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket, you  
do not need to connect the yellow video plug.  
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV for  
playback, the picture on the TV screen may flicker if  
the volume on the camcorder is set to maximum.  
Should this occur, turn the volume down (see page  
24).  
Black: To S-video input socket  
Yellow: To video input jack  
White: To audio input (L) jack  
Red: To audio input (R) jack  
Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)  
• Close the jack cover after use.  
To AVLS terminal  
Removing the audio/video/S-video  
cable from the camcorder  
Press the release tabs on the sides of the  
connector, then remove the plug from the  
terminal.  
The arrow shows the signal flow.  
:
Press the  
release tabs.  
Caution:  
• Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other  
equipment to be used are turned off before making  
any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may  
occur if any of the above is left on while making a  
connection.  
About the S-video socket  
Caution:  
Do not forcibly remove the connector without  
pressing the release tabs.This may damage the  
cable or the camcorder.  
S-video sockets are used to separately pass  
the chroma (colour) and luminance (bright-  
ness) components of video signals. They serve  
to improve the picture quality in both recording  
and playback.  
25  
Useful Features  
4
5
6
Press l or m on the Operation button  
to select the desired menu screen (Y),  
then press the SET button.  
Using the Menu Screens  
Use the menu screens to adjust the various  
camcorder settings.  
Example  
CAMER A S E T  
PHO T O SNA P SNA P  
SNA P E F F .  
DG T L Z OOM  
T A P E S PE ED  
RE C GU I DE  
1 6 : 9  
Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menu  
setting in TAPE-CAMERA mode.  
Media Selection switch  
Power switch  
M
O T I ON  
RE TURN  
You can press k, instead of the SET  
button.  
Press l or m to select the desired  
menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press  
the SET button.  
SET button  
MENU button  
Example  
Operation button  
CAMER A S E T  
PHO T O SNA P  
SNA P E F F .  
OF F  
4 0  
3 0 0  
DG T L Z OOM  
T A P E S PE ED  
RE C GU I DE  
1 6 : 9  
1
2
Set the Media Selection  
switch to TAPE or CARD.  
M
O T I ON  
RE TURN  
Hold down the Lock button  
and set the Power switch to  
CAMERA or VCR.  
You can press k, instead of the SET  
button.  
Lock button  
Press l or m to select the desired  
menu setting, then press the SET  
button.  
3
Press the MENU button until the menu  
screen appears.  
Example  
MA NUAL S E T  
P I C. E F F E C T  
S C E NE MENU  
F UL L AU T O  
MA N. F OC US  
DGTL ZOOM  
4 0  
You can press j, instead of the SET  
button.  
W
H I T E BA L .  
To adjust another menu item, press l or  
m to select “RETURN” and press the  
SET button, then perform steps 4 to 6.  
E X POSURE  
SHU T. S P E E D  
QK. RE T URN  
RE T URN  
To turn off the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
Notes:  
• Certain menu items are common to all  
camcorder modes. If the SOUND menu item, for  
example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA  
mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in  
other modes.  
• The menu screen automatically turns off if no  
settings are made within five minutes.  
• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.  
26  
Useful Features  
Camera Recording  
Turning on the recording guide  
Displaying the Recording  
Guide  
• The example screens shown are for TAPE-  
CAMERA mode.  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA  
mode, press the MENU button until the  
menu screen appears.  
This function helps you decide on the size of  
the subject occupying the screen. Select one  
of five recording guides.  
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button  
to select Y, then press the SET button.  
Types of Recording Guides  
Press l or m to select “REC GUIDE”,  
then press the SET button.  
Cross: A cross mark at  
the centre of the  
screen for placing the  
subject at the centre.  
CAMER A S E T  
PHO T O SNA P  
SNA P E F F .  
DG T L Z OOM  
T A P E S PE ED  
OF F  
ON  
RE C GU I DE  
1 6 : 9  
M
O T I ON  
Focus: Focus brackets  
for guiding you to the  
focus area.  
RE TURN  
4
5
Press l or m to select “ON”, then press  
the SET button.  
Landscape: Grid lines  
dividing the screen  
into 9 areas to help  
you with the horizontal  
and vertical composi-  
tion.  
ON  
REC GU I DE  
Press the MENU button to turn off the  
menu screen.  
Selecting the recording guide  
Snapshot: For captur-  
ing a small group of  
friends in a frame with  
surrounding back-  
ground.  
Press l or m on the Operation button.  
Portrait: Yellow frame  
fitting a full-body view  
and blue frame fitting  
an upper-body view.  
To turn off the recording guide  
Select “OFF” in step 4 above, then press the  
SET button.  
Notes:  
When using manual focus, you cannot  
change the recording guide.  
The recording guide appears when the OSD  
menu item is set to “ON”.  
27  
The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed  
during digital zooming.  
Setting the Digital Zoom  
Available modes:  
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA  
You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–  
10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or  
10–300K (digital zoom). The digital zoom  
allows you to record powerful close-up pictures  
with the same operation as normal zooming.  
Notes:  
• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical  
zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range  
of 1–300K.  
As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture  
quality decreases when higher digital zoom  
settings are used.  
W
T
D
-
ZOOM 25  
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA  
mode, press the MENU button until the  
menu screen appears.  
Digital zoom indicator  
To use optical zoom only  
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button  
to select Y, then press the SET button.  
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.  
Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”,  
then press the SET button.  
CAMER A S E T  
PHO T O SNA P  
SNA P E F F .  
OF F  
4 0  
3 0 0  
DG T L Z OOM  
T A P E S PE ED  
RE C GU I DE  
1 6 : 9  
M
O T I ON  
RE TURN  
4
5
Press l or m to select “40” or “300”,  
then press the SET button.  
DGTL ZOOM  
4 0  
Press the MENU button to turn off the  
menu screen.  
28  
Useful features  
Camera Recording  
Removing the zoom microphone  
Using the Zoom  
Microphone (Only supplied  
with VL-NZ10)  
Turn the screw in the opposite direction than  
when mounting, then pull off the zoom micro-  
phone.  
Available mode:  
TAPE-CAMERA  
Cautions:  
Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom  
microphone, as this may damage the  
equipment.  
• The accessory shoe on the camcorder is  
designed only for use with the zoom microphone  
supplied with VL-NZ10.  
With the zoom microphone, you can record  
audio according to the magnification of the  
zoom lens for producing the optimum sound.  
You can also set the zoom microphone to  
record only sounds at a distance.  
Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode  
Mounting the Zoom Microphone  
Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the  
zoom microphone is mounted.  
1
Align the zoom microphone with the  
accessory shoe on the camcorder, and  
slide it in the direction of the arrow until  
it locks into place.  
Types of Zoom Microphone modes  
AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects  
the optimum sound according to the  
magnification of the zoom lens. When the  
zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the  
built-in microphone is used to record  
sounds. As the zoom magnification  
increases, the sounds from the zoom  
microphone and built-in microphone are  
mixed according to the zoom setting.  
TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to  
record sounds at a distance. (The built-in  
microphone is turned off.)  
2
Turn the screw in the direction of the  
arrow to secure the microphone.  
OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off.  
(The built-in microphone is on.)  
1
2
Mount the zoom microphone to the  
camcorder.  
In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the  
MENU button until the menu screen  
appears.  
3
4
Press l or m on the operation button  
to select U, then press the SET button.  
Press l or m to select “ZOOM MIC”,  
then press the SET button.  
AUD I O S E T  
AUD I O MODE  
Z OOM M I C  
AU TO  
T E L E  
OF F  
W
I ND  
RE T URN  
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