Sharp Viewcam VL NZ100S User Manual

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CAMCORDER MIT FLÜSSIGKRISTALL-DISPLAY

CAMÉSCOPE À AFFICHAGE À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES

VL-NZ100S

SHARP CORPORATION

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

Gedruckt in Japan

Imprimé au Japon

TINSLA006WJZZ

02P03-JKG

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as

amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG

mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE

modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

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

door 93/68/EEG.

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

EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come

emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

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89/336/EOK Í·È 73/23/EOK, ¸˘Ú ÔÈ Í·ÌÔÌÈÛÏÔﬂ ·ıÙÔﬂ ÛıÏÎÁÒ˛ËÁÍ·Ì ·¸ ÙÁÌ Ô‰Á„ﬂ· 93/68/

EOK.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua

versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas

por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som

kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

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

68/EEC.

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

direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

WARNING

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to a 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 or battery pack.

Power supply:

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards,

do NOT use any other power source.

WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT

FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER

IS FOR USE WITH SHARP CAMCORDER

MODEL VL-NZ100H ONLY.

Important:

Recording and playback of any material may

require consent. Please refer particularly to the

provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the

Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection

Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963

and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory

enactments and orders.

This unit can be operated by connecting it

to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The

AC adapter incorporates the AUTO

VOLTAGE (AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz)

function.

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a

3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked

and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug,

must be used.

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

fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug

supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed

immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A

socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

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

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

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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

or coloured black.

— The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked

L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-

pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

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

plug.

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

wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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.

• 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.

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L225

AA batteryK2

Lens hood

AC adapter

Power cord

Audio/video cable

Tripod adapter

Remote control

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Lens cap

SD Memory Card

(8 MB)

Wrist strap

USB driver

USB cable

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Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L225

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L445

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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 cause malfunctions

or cause mil-

• Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or other

magnetic sources may ad-

versely affect recorded im-

ages.

dew to form on

the lenses. Be

sure to keep the

unit in a well-

• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission

source may cause buzzing or picture dete-

rioration.

ventilated loca-

tion.

• 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.

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.

camcorder. Be sure to use

only a strong, stable tripod.

• 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.

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• “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 tempera-

ture.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure

that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the

tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning

feature engages.

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.

• 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.

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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

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

You can clean the video head with a commer-

cially available cleaning tape.

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

• High-temperature and high-humidity environ-

ment

Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

• The video head cleaning screen

appears.

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

• Dew formation

Press the SET button to begin video

head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during

cleaning.

C L E AN I NG

NOW C L E AN I NG

If the video heads become clogged, the

v indicator appears on the screen. Contact

your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to

page 78 “Before Requesting Service”.

S T AR T

S T OP

• After about 20 seconds, video head

cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

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Contents

Part Names .................................................................... 1

On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4

Warning Indicators ......................................................... 7

Operation References

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .................... 9

Charging 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 Battery........................................ 14

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 15

Attaching the Lens Hood ............................................. 16

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................................. 16

Using the Lens Cap ..................................................... 17

Tips on Recording Positions ........................................ 18

Preparation

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

Gamma Brightness Compensation.............................. 29

Gain-up ........................................................................ 30

Fade In and Fade Out.................................................. 31

Quick Return ................................................................ 32

Edit Search................................................................... 32

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Contents

Still Recording on Tape ................................................ 33

Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... 33

Wide Screen (16:9) ...................................................... 34

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .................................. 34

Self Recording ............................................................. 35

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ............ 36

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode................ 37

Useful Features

Playback

Using the Remote Control ............................................ 38

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ................ 39

Slow ............................................................................. 39

Gamma Playback ........................................................ 40

Copying an Image from Tape to Card ......................... 40

Picture Effect Playback ................................................ 41

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Manual Focus .............................................................. 42

Manual Exposure ......................................................... 43

White Balance Lock ..................................................... 44

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode.................... 44

Digital Picture Effects ................................................... 45

Scene Menu (Program AE) .......................................... 46

Playback

Using the Time Code ................................................... 47

Editing .......................................................................... 48

Recording from an External Source ............................. 49

Using the Camcorder as a Converter .......................... 50

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ..................... 51

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode............................ 52

Audio Dubbing Feature................................................ 53

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Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera

Features

Card Recording ........................................................... 55

Selecting the Picture Quality ........................................ 56

Recording with the Self-timer ....................................... 57

Formatting a Card ........................................................ 58

Playback

Card Playback ............................................................. 59

Delete Protection.......................................................... 60

Deleting Stored Images ............................................... 61

Print Order.................................................................... 63

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ...................... 65

Installing the USB driver ......................................... 65

Slide Show Playback ................................................... 67

Appendix

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ..................................... 68

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ............................. 69

Useful Information ........................................................ 70

Demonstration Mode ................................................... 77

Before Requesting Service .......................................... 78

Specifications .............................................................. 80

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Operation References

Part Names

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

Front view

Stereo microphone

Zoom lens

DC input jack

[pp. 10, 11]

Cassette holder [p. 12]

Lithium battery

compartment door

[p. 14]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

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Rear view

Power Zoom Wide angle/

Telephoto control [p. 21]/

VOLume control [p. 24]

DV terminal

[pp. 50, 51]

Media Selection

USB terminal

[pp. 65, 66]

switch (TAPE/

CARD selection

switch) [p. 19]

AV jack

[pp. 25,

48–50]

Operation button

Jack cover

[pp. 25,

48–51, 65]

LCD monitor

EarPHONES jack [p. 23]

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Operation References

Rear view

RECord START/STOP

button [p. 20]

STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55]

GAMMA/

BRIGHTER button

[pp. 29, 30, 40]

FADE button

[p. 31]

Power switch

(CAMERA/VCR

select switch) [p. 19]

SET button

[p. 26]

Remote sensor

Speaker

[p. 38]

MENU button [pp. 6, 26]

MANUAL button

Card slot cover

[p. 13]

[p. 6]

Bottom view

Battery release [p. 9]

Wrist strap loop

[p. 16]

Tripod adapter socket

Battery mounting surface

[p. 9]

[p. 33]

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On-screen Display Index

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

TAPE-CAMERA mode

S E T T I NG

L C D S E T

p. 45

p. 46

p. 32

p. 27

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

BA CK L I GHT

p. 68

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

RE T URN

p. 34

p. 20

p. 22

RE T URN

C L O C K S E T

D I S P L A Y

S E T T I NG

1 2 H / 2 4 H

RE TURN

p. 39

p. 15

p. 16

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

p. 28

p. 36

p. 34

p. 37

pp. 20, 44

p. 22

AU T O

3 0 min

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

OTH E RS

p. 69

p. 47

p. 77

B E E P

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

RE T URN

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

TAPE-VCR mode

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

L C D S E T

p. 41

p. 54

p. 52

p. 50

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

RE T URN

p. 68

p. 39

p. 22

AUDIO

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

p. 52

C L O C K S E T

D I S P L A Y

RE TURN

OTH E RS

REMO T E

B E E P

p. 38

p. 69

p. 47

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

RE T URN

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

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Operation References

CARD-CAMERA mode

S E T T I NG

L C D S E T

CARD

p. 55

p. 45

p. 46

p. 57

p. 27

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

S E L F T I ME R

GU I D E

BA CK L I GHT

p. 68

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

RE T URN

p. 22

1 0 / 8 0

NORMAL

p. 55

RE T URN

p. 44

p. 56

C L O C K S E T

D I S P L A Y

S E T T I NG

1 2 H / 2 4 H

RE TURN

p. 39

p. 15

p. 16

AU T O

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

D I S

p. 28

p. 34

p. 56

RE C MODE

RE TURN

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

S E L F T I ME R

GU I D E

OTH E RS

p. 58

p. 69

p. 77

FORMAT

B E E P

RE T URN

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

CARD-VCR mode

p. 59

P L A Y B A C K

1 0 0

0 0 1 0

NORMA L

P A GE 2 / 2

p. 41

p. 67

pp. 61, 62

p. 60

p. 63

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. 68

p. 39

NORMA L

PRO T E C T

p. 59

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

REMO T E

B E E P

p. 38

p. 69

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.

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Manual screens

Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen

changes as shown below.

Focus setting screen

AU T O

(p. 42)

MAN. F OCUS

AUT O

Exposure setting screen

(p. 43)

AU T O

E X POSURE

MANUAL button

White balance screen

(p. 44)

AU T O

AUT O

H I T E BA L .

Normal screen

AU T O

3 0 min

On-screen indicators on/off

Each time you press the MENU button, the screen

changes as shown below.

•The example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

Indicators on

MENU button

AU T O

3 0 min

Menu screen

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

RE T URN

Indicators off

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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 72).

CASSE TTE NOT

RECORDABLE.

PROTECT. TAB

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new

THE TAPE

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 9).

BAT TERY I S

TOO LOW.

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a

few hours for the dew to dry away (see

page iv).

About 10 seconds after this warning appears,

the camcorder automatically turns off.

DEW

The video heads are clogged and should be

cleaned (see page v).

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

The battery is almost depleted when the

camcorder transfers data through the USB

cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged

battery pack as the power source (see pages

9–11, 66).

USB

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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).

MEMORY CARD

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.

Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) 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 58).

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card

(see page 58).

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

The card is write-protected (see pages 13, 74).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection

setting (see page 60).

DATA

PROTECTED

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the

card to use it with this camcorder (see page 58).

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.

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Preparation

Removing

Attaching and Removing

the Battery Pack

Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Attaching

Rotate the monitor section of the

camcorder (1), then press the battery

release (2). Slide the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow and take it out

(3).

Power switch

Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

Battery release

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.

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Charging time and maximum continu-

ous recording and playback times in

TAPE modes

Charging the Battery

Pack

Battery Charging Max. continuous Max. continuous

Attach the battery pack on the

camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFF.

pack

time

recording time playback time

approx.

2hr.

approx.

BT-L225

Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter, and

insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

1hr. 30min.

approx.

3hr. 30min.

approx.

3hr.

approx.

3hr.

BT-L445

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.

• See page 75 for more information on using the

battery pack.

To power

outlet

Insert the DC plug into the DC input

jack.

• The charge indicator lights up.

DC input jack

Caution:

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445

battery packs. Other types of battery packs may

burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Charge indicator

Extending battery pack life

Even when the battery pack is not used, the

capacity of the battery pack will naturally

deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration

of the capacity, it is recommended to perform

the following procedure at least once every six

months:

1Fully charge the battery pack.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,

and set the Power switch to CAMERA

without inserting a cassette. Allow the

battery power to fully discharge by leaving

it on the camcorder until the camcorder

power automatically turns off.

• The charge indicator turns off when the

battery is charged.

Remove the DC plug from the DC input

jack, then remove the AC plug from the

power outlet.

3Remove the battery pack and store it

between 10°C and 20°C.

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Preparation

Note:

Powering the

Camcorder from an AC

Outlet

• When using the AC adapter to power the

camcorder, the battery pack is not charged.

Cautions:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS

STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN

THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC plug while

shooting or during playback may damage the

tape by causing it to wrap around the video

head drum 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.

You can also power the camcorder from a

power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.

Caution:

• The supplied AC adapter is specially designed

for use with this camcorder, and should not be

used as a power supply for other camcorders.

Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter, and

insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

AC power socket

To power

outlet

Insert the DC plug into the DC input

jack.

• The camcorder is supplied power.

DC input jack

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

Lock button

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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

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

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.

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 V A S

C E

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 72 for more information on the video

cassette tapes intended for use with this

camcorder.

Press the W mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette

holder retracts automatically.

“W” mark

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Preparation

Removing

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 or a

MultiMediaCard for storing still images.

Inserting

Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Slide the card slot cover release and

open the card slot cover in the direction

of the arrow.

Notes:

• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the

MultiMediaCard (see page 71).

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate

use.

Card slot cover release

• See pages 73 and 74 for more information on the

cards intended for use with this camcorder.

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.

About the write-protect switch

Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in as far as it will go.

SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch.

When the switch is set to the locked position,

you cannot record/delete data or format the

card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/

delete data or format the card.

Write-protect

switch

Back view

Unlocked position

Label

Locked position

Clipped corner

Close the card slot cover.

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Removing

Installing the Lithium

Battery

Perform steps 1 and 2 above,

then lift out the battery from

the battery holder.

Installing

The supplied lithium battery is used to store the

memory of the date and time settings.

Slide the cassette compartment door

release and open the cassette compart-

ment door.

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.

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).

Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF

MIS-USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY

REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-

SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Pull out the lithium battery holder using

a pointed object such as the tip of a

ballpoint pen.

Lithium battery

holder

• 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.

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.

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Preparation

Press l or m to select “2” (day), then

press the SET button.

Setting the Date and

Time

SE TT I NG

2. 1. 20 0 2

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

0 0 0

Press l or m to select “6” (month),

then press the SET button.

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. 6.

2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30).

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 2

Power switch

0 0 0

Press l or m to select “2003” (year),

then press the SET button.

SET button

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 3

0 0 0

Press l or m to select “10” (hour), then

press the SET button.

MENU button

Operation button

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 3

Note:

1 0 0 0

• Before performing the steps below, make sure

that the lithium battery has been installed (see

page 14).

Press l or m to select “30” (minute),

then press the SET button.

• The internal clock now starts operating.

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 3

1 0 3 0

Lock button

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• If the date and time have been set, the SETTING

1 screen (T) appears in step 2. Select

“SETTING” in the CLOCK SET screen (P) using

the Operation button and SET button.

C L O C K S E T

D I S P L A Y

1 . 1 . 2 0 0 2

0 : 0 0

S E T T I NG

1 2 H / 2 4 H

RE TURN

Press the SET button.

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Changing to the 12-hour Time

Mode

Attaching the Lens

Hood

After performing step 8 above, press l

or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the

SET button.

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.

C L O C K S E T

D I S P L A Y

S E T T I NG

1 2 H / 2 4 H

RE TURN

2 4 H

1 2 H

Press l or m to select “12H”, then

press the SET button.

12H 24H

12H

To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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.

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.

Attaching the Wrist

Strap

Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as

shown below.

Wrist strap loop

Caution:

• Do not swing the camcorder by the strap.

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Preparation

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown

below.

Always attach the lens cap over the lens when

not using the camcorder.

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist

strap as shown below.

When recording, hang the lens cap on the wrist

strap to keep the cap out of the way.

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Tips on Recording

Positions

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.

Shooting from a high angle

Basic posture

Turn the LCD monitor so

that the screen faces

downward.

Take care not to

cover the lens

or microphone

with your finger.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

Shooting from a low angle

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Turn the LCD monitor

so that the screen

faces upward.

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Basic Operations

Playback

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 a

tape.

For playing back or editing motion and still

images recorded on a tape.

Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch

to CAMERA.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power

switch to VCR.

Lock button

CARD-CAMERA mode

CARD-VCR mode

For recording still images on a

card.

For playing back still images recorded on a

card.

Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch

to CAMERA.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power

switch to VCR.

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.

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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

PAUSE

• Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 9 through 18

to prepare your camcorder for recording.

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

Remove the lens cap.

Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

• The camcorder is now ready to record

(Recording Standby mode).

Maximum continuous recording and

actual recording times in TAPE-CAM-

ERA mode

Battery Max. continuous Actual recording

pack

recording time

time

approx.

1hr. 30min.

approx.

50min.

BT-L225

Lock button

AU T O

approx.

3hr.

approx.

1hr. 40min.

BT-L445

Note:

• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set

the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page

44).

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.

Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

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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 42. 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

Power Zoom

control

ZOOM

• The zoom range indicator shows you the current

zoom setting.

• The zoom speed depends on how far you push

the Power Zoom control.

Note:

Notes:

• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure

that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

• 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.

• See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom.

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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 on-screen indicators are

turned 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 on-screen indicators are

turned 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.

• In cold environments, the red remaining battery

power indicator may appear sooner.

• Use of the zoom functions when the warning

indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder

to suddenly lose power.

When the remaining recording time reaches 1

minute, a warning indicator will appear.

Prepare a new cassette.

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

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

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

connected, allowing instant on-screen play-

back with the sound through the built-in

speaker.

To turn the power off

Media Selection switch

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)

Operation button

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA

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.

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

Press j (or k) on the Operation button

to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the

desired point.

Press m to begin playback.

PHONES jack

Note:

• If you press the REC START/STOP button in

Notes:

TAPE-VCR mode, the “

” mark appears and

• 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.

the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

If you do not intend to record, press l to turn

the “

” mark off, then press m to begin

playback. This will ensure your previous

recording is not erased (see pages 49, 51).

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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.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,

press k (or j) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards (or

reverses).

Volume control

When you find the scene, press m to

return to normal playback.

Searching for a Scene Far from

the Current Tape Position

During fast forward (or rewind) in TAPE-

VCR mode, press and hold k (or j) on

the Operation button.

VOLUME

Increase

• The fast forward (or rewind) picture

displays.

Decrease

Speaker

If the scene is still rather far from the

current tape position, release the

Operation button to normal fast forward

(or rewind).

Still

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you

find the scene.

The still function allows you to pause playback

in TAPE-VCR mode.

Press m to begin normal playback.

Notes:

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press m

on the Operation button.

• 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.

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Basic Operations

Playback

Caution:

Watching Playback on a

• 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.

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to

allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

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.)

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:

Jack cover

• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART

connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

available from our main parts distributor detailed

on page 78.

Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video

cable, as shown.

21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

Audio R

Audio L

CHANNEL

AUSE

/STILL

PLAY

STOP/

EJECT

POWER

REC

Video

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack,

use the white plug for the audio connection on

the TV or VCR.

• Close the jack cover after use.

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To AV jack

The arrow shows the signal flow.

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Useful Features

Press l or m on the Operation button

to select the desired menu screen (Y),

then press the SET button.

Using the Menu

Screens

Example

Use the menu screens to adjust the various

camcorder settings.

S E T T I NG

Media Selection switch

DG T L Z OOM O F F

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

Power switch

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

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

Operation button

Example

Set to the desired

camcorder mode

(see page 19).

• See pages 4 and 5

for the menu items

you can select in

each camcorder

mode.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM OF F

4 0

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

3 0 0

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

• You can press k, instead of the SET

button.

Lock button

• Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the

DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

Press l or m to select the desired

menu setting, then press the SET

button.

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

DGTL ZOOM

4 0

• You can press k, instead of the SET

button.

Example

• To adjust another menu item, press l or

m to select “RETURN” and press the

SET button, then perform steps 3 to 5.

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

To turn off the menu screen

RE T URN

Press the MENU button.

Notes:

• Certain menu items are common to all

camcorder modes. If the BEEP menu item, for

example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA

mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in

other modes.

Note:

• The menu screen does not appear during

recording.

• The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within five minutes.

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

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Useful Features

Useful features

Camera Recording

Turning on the recording guide

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

Displaying the

Recording Guide

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

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.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select T, then press the SET button.

Types

Press l or m to select “GUIDE”, then

press the SET button.

Cross: A cross mark at

the centre of the

screen for placing the

subject at the centre.

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

Focus: Focus brackets

for guiding you to the

focus area.

OF F

RE T URN

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.

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: Green frame

fitting a full-body view

and yellow frame

fitting an upper-body

view.

To turn off the recording guide

Select “OFF” in step 4 above, then press the

SET button.

Note:

• When using manual focus, you cannot

change the recording guide.

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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.

ZOOM 25

Digital zoom indicator

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”,

then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM OF F

4 0

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

3 0 0

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

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.

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Useful features

Camera Recording

To obtain a brighter picture

Gamma Brightness

Compensation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The x indicator appears.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

GAMMA

When the subject is backlit, the image will

appear dark if it is recorded normally. The

gamma brightness compensation function

improves the picture by increasing the

brightness of the subject while leaving the

brighter portion of the image unaffected.

AU T O

3 0 min

Note:

• When the x indicator is displayed, the

background will become slightly brighter.

To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen-

sation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA” disappears.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER

button

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,

press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

• “GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma

Brightness Compensation is now working.

AU T O

3 0 min

GAMMA

AU T O

3 0 min

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To obtain a brighter picture

Gain-up

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The e indicator appears.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

GAMMA

When you are recording in a dark or poorly

illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on

the screen. Use the gain-up function to record

a brighter picture.

Note:

AU T O

• At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT”

will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be

used in this case.

3 0 min

To cancel the gain-up function

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA” disappears.

Notes:

• You may experience some picture noise in Gain-

up mode, which increases when the e

displays.

• When the e indicator displays, you may get

a shadow image behind a subject that is moving

around a lot.

• Fine brightness adjustments are possible when

using manual exposure (see page 43).

• Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a

bright location.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER

button

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,

press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

• “GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain-

up function is now working.

L I GH T

AU T O

3 0 min

GAMMA

L I GH T

AU T O

3 0 min

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Useful Features

Camera Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

• The picture turns white, and the image

and sound fade in.

Fade In and Fade Out

Available mode:

TAPE-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 creating a

dramatic change in scenery.

REC

F A DE I N

REC START/STOP button

AU T O

1 23 0 min

Press the REC START/STOP button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

• The image and sound fade out as the

picture gradually turns white. The

camcorder then returns to Recording

Standby mode.

FADE button

Fade in

F A DE OUT

AU T O

2 7 min

To cancel Fade mode

Fade out

Press the FADE button again in Recording

Standby mode.

Using

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

FADE button.

• “FADE” appears.

To use Fade Out only

During camera recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, press the FADE button

to display “FADE”.

F A DE

F A

Press the REC START/STOP button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

Note:

AU T O

23 0 min

• Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade

Out.

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Quick Return

Edit Search

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

If while playing back your tape you want to

quickly return to the last recorded scene and

start recording again, use the quick return

function.

The edit search function lets you search,

without switching from TAPE-CAMERA mode to

TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape

where you wish to start recording next.

Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select T, then press the SET button.

Operation button

Press l or m to select “QK. RETURN”,

then press the SET button.

Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

In Recording Standby

mode, press and hold

down j (reverse edit

search) or k (forward

edit search) on the

Operation button.

S T AR T

S T OP

RE T URN

Press l or m to select “START”, then

press the SET button.

• “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins

fast forwarding or rewinding to the end

of the last recorded scene.

When you find the point where you want

to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• Forward edit search is performed at the same

speed as normal playback, and reverse edit

search at 6.5 times the normal playback.

• You may experience picture noise during reverse

edit search.

SE ARCH

• When the tape reaches the end of the

last recorded scene, “FINISHED” is

displayed, and the camcorder enters

Recording Standby mode.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:

• To cancel the quick return function while

“SEARCH” is flashing, press the SET button

twice.

• Quick return will not work if you remove the

cassette and reload it after recording or if

nothing has been recorded since loading.

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Useful Features

Camera Recording

Attaching the Supplied

Tripod Adapter

Still Recording on Tape

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using

a tripod with the camcorder.

You can record continuous still images of

subjects.

Align the tripod adapter with the tripod

adapter socket on the bottom of the

camcorder, then rotate as shown below.

Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

Tripod adapter socket

In Recording Standby mode,

press the STILL button fully.

• A still image of the subject is

displayed.

Press the REC START/

STOP button.

• The still image of the

subject will be recorded.

Tripod socket

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To cancel the still image

Press the STILL button fully.

Attach tripod to tripod socket.

Notes:

• Still Recording can also be used during

recording by pressing the STILL button fully.

• The picture quality in Still Recording function will

be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Note:

• You cannot use the supplied tripod adapter, if

the alignment pin is not retractable.

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Wide Screen (16:9)

Digital Image

Stabilization (DIS)

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

The wide screen function lets you record

scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie

shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the

picture are masked with black bands to

produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

16:9.

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function

allows you to stabilize the image by electroni-

cally compensating for relatively minor image

shaking that is often annoying in close-up

shots.

Wide screen

Normal screen

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

Press l or m to select “DIS”, then

press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

DG T L Z OOM

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

OF F

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “16:9”, then

press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

OF F

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

DIS

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The DIS indicator only appears when the

on-screen indicators are turned on.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

• The picture is displayed with the top and

bottom portions masked.

16 : 9

DIS indicator

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To cancel DIS function

Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The z indicator

will disappear.

To return to normal screen

Notes:

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

• The DIS function cannot compensate for

excessive image shaking.

• When image shaking does not occur (e.g. when

using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS

function. The picture will appear more natural

when the DIS function is off.

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Useful Features

Camera Recording

Cautions:

Self Recording

• Do not rotate the monitor section to the self

recording position during recording or playback.

• For recording in Self Recording mode, be

sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the

lens section. If you hold the camcorder

upside down with the lens at the bottom, the

subject will be recorded upside down.

Available modes:

TAPE-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 recording.

If the camcorder is steadied, you can record

yourself in the scene by watching yourself on

the LCD monitor. The remote control is useful

for such occasions.

More Information on Self Re-

cording

• Use the remote control to begin/stop recording

on tape.

• The screen image automatically inverts when the

monitor rotation is between 135° and 200°. When

the monitor section is turned back to the normal

position, the image returns to normal.

• You can play back images while the monitor is in

the self recording position. Set the camcorder to

TAPE-VCR mode. The Operation button still

retains its function as during normal playback,

for example, m on the Operation button works

as the Play button.

Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE

or CARD.

Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

Rotate the monitor section 180°

vertically.

• A mirror image of the subject displays

on the LCD monitor.

Begin recording.

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Notes on the use of LP mode

Recording in LP (Long

Play Recording) Mode

• To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini

DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

• Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise,

audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in

the following cases:

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

This camcorder allows you to record in LP

(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately

50% more recording time with the same picture

quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)

mode.

—When using a tape which is not designated

for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under

high temperature conditions is played

back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the

camcorder is played back on a Mini DV

player or camcorder from another manu-

facturer.

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is

played back on a Mini DV player or

camcorder without an LP function.

• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode

recording.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “TAPE SPEED”,

then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

T A P E S PE ED S P

D I S

L P

1 6 : 9

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “LP”, then press

the SET button.

TAPE SPEED

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The long play recording mode indicator

only appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

AU T O

L P

4 5 min

Long play recording

mode indicator

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 4 above.

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Useful Features

Camera Recording

Selecting the 16-bit

Audio Recording Mode

Available mode:

TAPE-CAMERA

The camcorder normally records audio in the

12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality

audio recording, select the 16-bit audio

recording mode.

In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “AUDIO MODE”,

then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

T A P E S PE ED

D I S

1 6 : 9

1 2 bit

1 6 bit

AUD I O MODE

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “16bit”, then

press the SET button.

1 6bit

AUD I O MODE

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The 16-bit audio recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

1 6 bit

16-bit audio recording

mode indicator

To return to 12-bit audio recording

mode

Select “12bit” in step 4 above.

Note:

• When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio

recordings, both the dubbed and original

sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 53).

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Useful Features

Playback

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

Using the Remote

Control

REMOTE

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCR

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Use the remote control to operate the

camcorder from 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.

Operating

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of

the camcorder, and press the control buttons to

operate.

Installing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover.

Remote sensor

Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/

SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles

positioned as indicated.

Approximate operating

range of remote control

Place the cover.

REW button

REC START/STOP button

ZOOM buttons (W/T)

FF button

Activating

In TAPE-VCR (or CARD-VCR) mode,

press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

SLOW button

PLAY button

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “REMOTE”,

then press the SET button.

STOP button

VOLUME +/L buttons

PAUSE/STILL button

OTH E RS

REMO T E

B E E P

O F F

Notes:

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

RE T URN

• Do not use old and new batteries together or

batteries of different brands together.

• Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to

direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as this

may prevent the remote control from operating

properly.

• Be sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor.

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Useful Features

Playback

Notes:

Displaying the Date and

Time of Recording

• The date (or date and time) appears when the

on-screen indicators are turned on.

• Before recording, make sure that the date and

time have been correctly set. If they have not

been set, the display will be left blank when

playing back the recording. (The display will also

be left blank for unrecorded or damaged

portions of the tape.)

Available modes:

All modes

Follow the procedure below to display the date,

or both the date and time, of recording on the

screen. You can display the date and time

during both recording and playback.

• In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current

date and time are displayed when the tape or

card is not being played back.

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

Slow

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

This function allows you to play back images in

slow motion.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select P, then press the SET button.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press

SLOW button (f) on the remote control.

Press l or m to select “DISPLAY”, then

press the SET button.

C L O C K S E T

OF F

D I S P L A Y

S E T T I NG

1 2 H / 2 4 H

RE TURN

PLAY button

SLOW button

DA T E

DA T E T I ME

To return to normal playback, press PLAY

button (t).

Press l or m to select “DATE” or

“DATEHTIME”, then press the SET

button.

Notes:

• The sound is off in Slow mode.

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow

mode for more than 10 minutes.

DATE T IME

D I SPL AY

Press the MENU button until the date (or

date and time) displays.

2. 6 . 2 0 0 3

AU T O

1 0 : 3 0

3 0 min

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Gamma Playback

Copying an Image from

Tape to Card

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

The gamma playback function improves the

playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by

increasing the brightness of the subject while

leaving the brighter portions of the image

unaffected.

You can capture your favourite image frame

from a video tape recording and save it on

card.

Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette

and a card in the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

then begin tape playback.

Press m on the Operation button at the

point where the desired image appears.

• A still picture of the image is displayed.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER

button

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

• “GAMMA1” appears, and the picture becomes

brighter.

AUDIO

GAMMA1

Note:

AUDIO

• To cancel the still picture, press m again.

Press the STILL button to copy the

image to the card.

• The S indicator flashes red while the

image is copied.

To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/

BRIGHTER button again.

• “GAMMA2” appears.

CARD

GAMMA 2

AUDIO

To cancel Gamma Playback

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA1” and “GAMMA2” disappear.

Note:

• Gamma Playback has no effect during still

playback.

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Useful Features

Playback

Press l or m to select the desired

picture effect, then press the SET

button.

Picture Effect Playback

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR

P I C. E F FECT

B W

These picture effects let you play back images

with a more dramatic effect.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Types

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-

white.

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia

colour similar to that of an old photograph.

Notes:

• Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot

be transferred via DV cable to a personal

computer.

• You cannot use Picture Effect Playback with

Slide Show Playback.

SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is

enhanced, creating a unique artistic

image.

NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image

are reversed and colours of the image are

inverted.

BLUE: The picture is displayed with the

effect of playback through a blue filter.

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-VCR

mode.

During playback in TAPE-VCR (or

CARD-VCR) mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select V (or S), then press the SET

button.

Press l or m to select “PIC. EFFECT”,

then press the SET button.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T OF F

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

S E P I A

SOL AR I

NE GA

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

B L U E

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MANUAL button until

the focus setting screen appears.

Manual Focus

Available modes:

TAPE-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.

AU T O

MAN. F OCUS

AUT O

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame

the subject as you desire.

Press m or l to focus on the subject.

m: To focus on a more distant subject

l: To focus on a closer subject

Lack of contrast, e.g. snow

Subject is too dark.

scene.

MAN. F OCUS

MANUAL

Fast-moving subject.

Subject has horizontal stripes.

Light reflects off the subject.

Background is too bright.

Press the MANUAL button until the

normal screen appears.

• “MF” appears.

Subject is being shot through

a dirty or wet window.

3 0 min

Manual focus indicator

To return to Auto Focus mode

Two subjects at different distances

overlap in the same scene.

Press the SET button while the focus setting

screen is displayed.

Notes:

Subjects at different distances

appear in the centre of the

scene at the same time.

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns.

• The camcorder may not be able to focus

correctly if the subject is closer than approxi-

mately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide

angle, and try refocusing again.

• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may

not be able to focus correctly.

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually

adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the

focus setting screen is not displayed.

Fast-speed shutter being used

under fluorescent lighting.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

To return to Auto Exposure mode

Manual Exposure

Press the SET button while the exposure setting

screen is displayed.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Note:

The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure

mode, which automatically selects the optimal

aperture. However, when there is too much

contrast in brightness between the subject and

background, you may not be able to record a

clear image. In this case, use the manual

exposure function to correct the exposure level.

• Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene

setting is selected thereafter.

Background is too bright and subject too

dark (backlit subject).

• Increase the exposure level to allow more light

through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

• Decrease the exposure level to allow less light

through the lens.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MANUAL button until

the exposure setting screen appears.

AU T O

E X POSURE

AUT O

Press l or m to select the desired

exposure level.

• The number shown is the selected

exposure level. The adjustment range is

from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).

MANUAL

E X POSURE

+ 2

Exposure level

Press the MANUAL button until the

normal screen appears.

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To return to Auto White Balance mode

White Balance Lock

Press the SET button while the white balance

setting screen is displayed.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

Note:

The colour of the subject on the screen looks

different depending on lighting conditions.

Lock the White Balance if the Auto White

Balance does not work properly.

• White Balance setting will cancel if a scene

setting is selected thereafter.

Setting the Camcorder

to Full Auto mode

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MANUAL button until

the white balance setting screen

appears.

To easily record good-quality images, perform

camera shooting in Full Auto mode. If “AUTO”

is not displayed on the screen, the camcorder

is in Manual mode. Perform the procedure

below to cancel all manual settings and set the

camcorder to Full Auto mode.

AU T O

H I T E BA L .

AUT O

Aim the lens at a white object.

• Adjust the distance of the object so that

the entire screen is white.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-

CAMERA mode, press and hold

down the MANUAL button for 2

second.

White paper or white cloth

• “FULL AUTO” flashes, then stop

flashing when the camcorder is set to Full Auto

mode.

Press the SET button to set the white

balance lock.

• “LOCK” flashes during the locking

procedure.

MANUA L

H I T E BA L .

L OCK

Note:

• If you move the camcorder while “LOCK” is

flashing, “LOCK” may not stop flashing. If

this occurs, press the SET button to cancel

the procedure, and then repeat step 3.

Press the MANUAL button until the

normal screen appears.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Press l or m to select the desired

digital picture effect, then press the SET

button.

• The selected digital picture effect

displays on the menu screen.

Digital Picture Effects

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

These digital picture effects let you record the

subject with a more dramatic effect.

P I C. E F FECT

B W

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Types

B/W: To record in black-and-white.

SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to

To cancel the digital picture effect

that of an old photograph.

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast,

creating a unique artistic image.

Note:

• Digital picture effects cannot be used when a

still image is displayed.

NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks

and whites of the image are reversed and

colours of the image are inverted.

BLUE: To record with the effect of recording

through a blue filter.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select T, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “PIC. EFFECT”,

then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

OF F

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

S E P I A

SOL AR I

NE G A

B L U E

RE T URN

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Press l or m to select the scene

setting that best fits the recording

situation, then press the SET button.

• The selected scene setting displays on

the menu screen.

Scene Menu

(Program AE)

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

SCENE MENU

SPORT

You can set the camcorder to the shooting

mode that will create the best results for a

specific situation. Just select one of four scene

settings shown below. The camcorder will

automatically set the exposure, white balance,

and shutter speed to produce the optimum

picture quality for the selected situation.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The selected scene setting indicator

displays when the on-screen indicators

are turned on.

Types

SPORT: When you want to record a fast-

moving subject.

SPORT

Scene setting indicator

SUNLIGHT: When the background is very

bright.

DUSK: When you want to faithfully record

the red of the setting sun, and the

surrounding twilight.

To cancel the scene setting

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

PARTY: When the illumination is from a

spotlight or candle.

• Scene settings cannot be used when

displaying a still image.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select T, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “SCENE

MENU”, then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

QK. RE T URN

GU I D E

OF F

SPORT

SUNL I GH T

DUS K

RE T URN

PAR T Y

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Playback

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Using the Time Code

• The time code appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

Available modes:

TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA

TC 0 : 0 5 : 3 5

The time code shows the hour, minute and

second of recording, and the frame number

(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automati-

cally recorded along with the subject when you

are recording on the tape. You can display the

time code on the screen as an accurate

counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA

modes.

AUDIO

Time code

To turn off the time code

Select “DISP. OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

• When the tape reaches an unrecorded section,

the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once

recorded, the time code cannot be changed.

Display format

TC0 00 10 20

Frame number*

Second

Displaying the time code on a

TV during playback

Minute

* Displayed during still

playback.

Hour

In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-VCR

mode.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

During playback or camera recording in

TAPE modes, press the MENU button

until the menu screen appears.

Press l or m to select “TC OUT”, then

press the SET button.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

OTH E RS

REMO T E

B E E P

Press l or m to select “TIME CODE”,

then press the SET button.

T I ME CODE

O F F

T C OU T

RE T URN

OTH E RS

REMO T E

B E E P

D I S P. OF F

D I S P. ON

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

RE T URN

TC OUT

Press l or m to select “DISP. ON”, then

press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

T IME CODE D I SP. ON

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Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Editing

Play back the tape to be edited on the

camcorder, and locate the beginning

and end of the sequence you wish to

cut. Write down the time code reading at

the beginning and end of that sequence

(see page 47). Then, rewind the tape to

before the beginning of the portion that

you wish to keep.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Video editing lets you refine your videos by

removing unwanted sequences from your tape,

or transposing one sequence with another.

This camcorder lets you monitor the source

program on the built-in LCD monitor without

having to connect it to an external TV or video

monitor.

Load a video cassette into the recording

VCR.

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the

supplied audio/video cable, as shown.

Press m on the camcorder to begin

playback, then press the Record button

on the VCR to begin recording.

Recording

CHANNEL

AUSE

/STILL

PLAY

STOP/

EJECT

POWER

TV/VCR SET UP

REC

Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR

to pause recording when the source

tape reaches the beginning of the

sequence to be cut.

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button

on the VCR to resume recording when

the source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Playback

To stop editing

Press l on the camcorder and press the Stop

button on the VCR.

Notes:

To AV jack

• Some of the transitions between edited

sequences may be slightly off.

• There may be picture noise during video search

or still playback. This does not imply a defect in

the camcorder.

• The time code display will be recorded along

with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu

item is set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing

(see page 47).

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Notes:

• If your VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector,

use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion

connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) available from our

main parts distributor detailed on page 78.

21-pin Euro-SCART on VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

Audio R

Audio L

Video

• See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.

• If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use

the white plug for the audio connection on the

VCR.

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Advanced Features

Playback

Recording from an

External Source

21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

(L/MONO)

(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

Audio R

Audio L

Video

You can use this camcorder to record or edit

videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,

or video disc player.

To Record from an External

Source

Connect the camcorder to the source equip-

ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as

shown.

Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and insert a Mini DV cassette.

Recording

Begin playback on the video equipment

connected to the camcorder.

• Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is properly received.

Press the REC START/STOP button on

the camcorder.

• The camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

To AV jack

Press m on the Operation button to

begin recording.

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack

Notes:

• To pause recording, press m. Press m again to

resume recording.

Playback

• To operate by remote control, perform steps 1

and 2 above, and press the REC START/STOP

button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (g).

• If “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder

screen, check that the audio/video cable is

properly connected.

TV with monitor output

VCR

To stop recording

Press l on the Operation button.

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Notes:

• See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.

• If the source equipment has only one audio

output jack, use the white plug for the audio

connection on the source equipment. (The input

audio will only be recorded on the left channel of

the tape.)

• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART

connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ)

available from our main parts distributor detailed

on page 78.

Press m to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of

the sequence to be cut.

Press m to resume recording when the

source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

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Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and make sure that playback stops.

Using the Camcorder as

a Converter

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Press l or m on the operation button

to select V, then press the SET button.

You can use this camcorder to convert from

analog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mm or

Hi8 tapes) to digital signal.

Press l or m to select “ANLGnDGTL”,

then press the SET button.

Connect the audio/video cable and DV cable

as shown below.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

Recording

(digital equipment)

e.g. computer

OF F

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

To DV terminal

DV cable (commercially available)

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

Digital signal

ANL G DGT L ON

To DV terminal

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Press the Play button on the analog

equipment

To AV jack

• Check the monitor on the digital

equipment to see if the picture is being

properly received.

Analog signal

Press the Record button on the digital

equipment.

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack

Notes:

• The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all

digital/analog equipment. Contact the manufac-

turer of your equipment for advice.

• If the camcorder outputs a video recording with

a copyright signal, the digital equipment cannot

record or save it.

• The camcorder may not convert some input

video recordings properly (e.g. discolouration,

picture noise, muted sound), depending on the

input condition.

Playback

(analog equipment)

e.g. 8 mm or Hi8

camcorder

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Note:

• See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.

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Advanced Features

Playback

To Record from Video Equip-

ment

Editing with the DV

Terminal (IEEE1394)

Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and insert a Mini DV cassette.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

Begin playback on the video equipment

connected to the camcorder.

• Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is properly received.

This camcorder enables you to perform digital

video editing. Connect the camcorder to video

equipment with a DV terminal using a commer-

cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to

transfer all dubbing signals including video

and audio.

Press the REC START/STOP button on

the camcorder.

• The camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

To Record to Video Equipment

See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page

48, using the video equipment as the recording

source.

Press m on the Operation button to

begin recording.

Note:

To stop recording

• Make sure that the video equipment to which

you are recording can input dubbing signals via

the DV terminal.

Press l on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Press m to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of

the sequence to be cut.

Video equipment

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

To DV terminal

Press m to resume recording when the

source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

DV cable (commercially available)

Notes:

• Make sure that the video equipment from which

you are recording can output dubbing signals

via the DV terminal.

To DV terminal

• If the video equipment is not set to playback

mode or the DV cable is not properly connected,

“NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder

screen.

• If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder

even if the DV cable is properly connected and

you are playing back the source media from the

video equipment, set the Power switch on the

camcorder to OFF and then back to VCR, or

disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.

• If a digital video recording with a copyright

protection signal is used as the playback source,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the

camcorder monitor and the recording function is

disabled (see page 72).

• When displaying the playback picture on the

recording equipment, you may find black bands

around the image. This is caused by the

differences of the image display sizes.

• You cannot output the picture playing back from

the DV terminal to an external monitor.

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Press l or m on the operation button

to select V, then press the SET button.

Selecting the Audio

Playback Mode

Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then

press the SET button.

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

You can select any of the following audio

playback modes.

AUD I O

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

Audio 1+2

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and

Audio 2 channels)

• 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right

channels)

Audio 1

Press l or m to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press the

SET button.

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel

only)

• 16-bit recording in mono (left channel only)

1 2

AUD I O

Audio 2

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel

only)

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The selected audio playback mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

• 16-bit recording in mono (right channel

only)

Play back a Mini DV cassette with

dubbed audio.

Audio playback mode indicator

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

AUDIO1 2

Note:

• The audio playback mode indicator, “AUDIO”,

displays in different colours depending on the

recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the

recording being played back. A white display

indicates 12-bit recording mode, while a green

indicates 16-bit.

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Advanced Features

Playback

Audio Recording

Audio Dubbing Feature

In normal recording mode

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

12-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: No audio

You can add narration to recordings made with

this camcorder, while preserving the original

audio and video recordings.

16-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and

right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Microphone for Audio Dubbing

You can use the built-in stereo microphone to

record narration.

Audio 2: Right sound

Built-in stereo microphone

In Audio Dubbing mode

12-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound

16-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over

the original right sound. Both dubbed and

original sounds are mono.

Audio 1: Original left sound

Notes:

Audio 2: Dubbed sound

• Audio dubbing does not function through the DV

terminal.

• You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings

made in LP mode.

• You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone for

audio dubbing when the audio/video cable is

connected.

Note:

• You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio

recording mode by performing the procedure on

page 37.

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To pause audio dubbing

Audio Dubbing

Press the SET button. To resume audio

dubbing, press the SET button again.

Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette

and locate the tape position where you

wish to start audio dubbing.

To cancel audio dubbing

Press m to pause playback.

Press the MENU button. The audio dubbing

screen disappears.

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

If you wish to change the

dubbed audio or dub additional

scenes

Press l or m on the operation button

to select V, then press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

audio dubbing screen.

Press l or m to select “AUDIO DUB”,

then press the SET button.

• The audio dubbing screen appears.

Repeat steps 1 to 6 above.

Notes:

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

• It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing

only with recordings made with this camcorder.

Use of recordings made with other digital video

equipment may result in poor audio quality.

• Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the

original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16-

bit mode or vice versa. Press the SET button to

resume operation.

E X E CUT E

AUD I O DUB

AUD I O

ANL G DGT L

RE T URN

• Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion

recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion

of the tape is encountered.

• You can play back the dubbed audio and the

original audio together or separately (see page

52).

AUD I O DUB

AUDIO

S T A R T

S T O P

Press the SET button to begin audio

dubbing. Record your narration.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Card Recording

Camera Recording

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame

the subject as you desire.

Card Recording

Available mode:

CARD-CAMERA

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.

You can take a still picture in the same way as

you do with a standard camera and record that

image on the card.

STILL button

Power Zoom control

CARD

9 / 8 1

NORMAL

Press the STILL button fully to begin

recording.

CARD

9 / 8 1

NORMAL

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Insert a card into the camcorder (see

page 13).

AU T O

Remove the lens cap.

• The S indicator flashes red while data

is being recorded on the card, and

returns to white when recording

completes.

Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

• To record another image, release the

STILL button and make sure the picture

is not frozen in the monitor, then perform

steps 6 and 7.

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

Number of shots taken/remaining

Notes:

• Recording under insufficient lighting may result

in blurred images. It is recommended that you

use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated

subjects.

CARD

9 / 8 1

NORMAL

• Recording under the light of a fluorescent,

mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering in

the image and, depending on the timing of the

shot, may result in changes to colour hue in the

image.

Lock button

AU T O

• Set the BEEP menu item to “OFF” to turn off the

focus locking sound.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while the S indicator

is flashing in step 7.

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In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

Selecting the Picture

Quality

Available mode:

CARD-CAMERA

Press l or m on the operation button

to select Y, then press the SET button.

The picture quality of still images recorded on

the card depends on the picture quality setting.

Select the appropriate setting to match your

recording objectives.

Press l or m to select “REC MODE”,

then press the SET button.

S E T T I NG

DG T L Z OOM

D I S

Types

RE C MODE

RE TURN

NORMA L

E C ONOMY

F I NE

NORMAL: Records images with standard

picture quality.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots

than in NORMAL mode but with a lower

quality.

Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

FINE: Records images with higher quality

than in NORMAL mode but with a lower

number of recordable images.

REC MODE

ECONOMY

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The selected picture quality indicator

only appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

Approximate number of record-

able images with the supplied

card

Picture quality

setting

Approx. number of

images

CARD

160

NORMAL

ECONOMY

FINE

1 0 / 1 5 0

E C ONOMY

Picture quality indicator

Note:

• The picture quality indicator is also displayed in

CARD-VCR mode. The picture quality indicator

displayed during playback is based on the

amount of data for that recorded image. Since

the amount of data differs depending on factors

such as image detail, sometimes the picture

quality indicator displayed during playback may

not match the picture quality setting used during

recording.

• The number of recordable images differs

depending on the combination of picture quality

settings used and the images shot.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Card Recording

Press the STILL button fully to set the

timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator flashes

while the timer counts down.

Recording with the Self-

timer

Available mode:

CARD-CAMERA

Self-timer operating indicator

The self-timer function allows you to record

images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is

convenient when you want to record an image

of you and your friends together.

CARD

1 0 / 8 0

NORMAL

In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

AU T O

• The shutter automatically releases after

10 seconds, and a still image of the

subject is recorded.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select T, then press the SET button.

Notes:

Press l or m to select “SELF TIMER”,

then press the SET button.

• When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the

camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it

to a tripod, etc.

• To cancel the self-timer, press the STILL button

fully again in step 4 above.

• Self-timer mode cancels after recording one

image. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another

image with the self-timer.

S E T T I NG

P I C. E F F E C T

S C E NE MENU

S E L F T I ME R

GU I D E

E X E CUT E

RE T URN

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off or remove the card

once the self-timer operating indicator begins

flashing.

CARD

1 0 / 8 0

NORMAL

AU T O

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Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then

press the SET button.

Formatting a Card

• To cancel formatting, press l or m to

select “NO”, then press the SET button.

Available mode:

CARD-CAMERA

Before using a commercially 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.

OTH E RS

FORMAT

B E E P

E X ECU T E

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

• “FORMAT MEMORY CARD”

• “MEMORY CARD ERROR”

• “MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”

• “CANNOT STORE DATA”

Cautions:

F ORMA T

• Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images. Be sure to

backup important data on your computer or

other media before formatting the card (see

pages 65, 66).

• Do not remove the power source during

formatting, as this may cause damage to the

camcorder or card. It is recommended that you

use the AC outlet for the power supply.

A L L D A T A W I L L

B E ERAS E D.

Y E S

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button to begin format-

ting.

• The menu screen displays when

formatting finishes.

Insert a card to be formatted into the

camcorder.

In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU button until the menu screen

appears.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

Notes:

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate

use.

• Use this camcorder to format a card.The

camcorder may not recognize the images on

a card formatted by a computer or other

equipment.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press the SET button.

• The selected image displays in full-

screen.

Card Playback

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

Image file name

1 0 0

0 0 0 13

CARD

You can play back and view still images

recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.

31 / 1 0

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SET button

Media Selection switch

Picture quality

indicator

Playback image number/

number of recordings

Available Operations during

Full-screen Display

• You can display the full-screen picture of the

previous or next image by pressing j or k.

Operation button

Power switch

• When holding down j or k, you can search

through the images on the card. The search

can be very fast, so it is recommended that

the on-screen indicators turns on to display

the image number.

Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

• The images recorded on the card are

displayed in a thumbnail format.

• To return to a thumbnail of the images, press

the SET button again.

Notes:

• Depending on the amount of data for the

recorded image, the picture quality indicator

displayed during playback may not match the

picture quality setting used during recording.

• The images bigger than 640K480, e.g. images

recorded on other equipment, display as

thumbnails, not full screen.

P L A Y B AC K

1 0 0

0 0 1 0

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Lock button

• Do not play back any card storing a defective

image (with noise and distortion) created on

other equipment. If you mistakingly play back

data on such a card, set the Power switch to

OFF, remove, and never use it with this

camcorder.

Page number/total thumbnail pages

Press j, k, l or m on the Operation

button to move the selection frame to

the desired image.

• Each time you press j, k, l or m, the

selection frame moves as shown below.

P L A Y B AC K

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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Note:

• Holding down j or k increases the speed

of motion of the selection frame.

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Press the SET button to set delete

protection.

• The R indicator appears.

Delete Protection

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

Delete protection indicator

You can prevent your important images

recorded on the card from accidental erasure.

In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

P RO T E C T

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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Press l or m on the operation button

to select S, then press the SET button.

• If you want to protect another image,

repeat steps 4 and 5.

Press l or m to select “PROTECT”,

then press the SET button.

• The PROTECT indicator appears.

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

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

To cancel the protection set-

ting

E X E CU T E

Select the image for delete protection

cancellation in step 4 above.

Press the SET button to cancel the

protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

P RO T E C T

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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P RO T E C T

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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PROTECT indicator

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image for delete protection.

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Note:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images.

PROT E C T

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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P A GE 1 / 2

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press the SET button to set the image.

• To cancel deletion, press l or m to

select “NO”, then press the SET button.

Deleting Stored Images

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button to delete the

image.

Deleting One Stored Image

You can delete unwanted images to free up

memory of a card for new images.

Note:

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before

performing the procedure below.

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0 0 0 3

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In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

Y E S

Press l or m on the operation button

to select S, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “DELETE”, then

press the SET button.

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1 0 0

0 0 0 4

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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

ONE I MAG E

A L L I MAG E S

RE TURN

PRO T E C T

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

• If you want to delete another image,

repeat steps 5 to 7.

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Press l or m to select “ONE IMAGE”,

then press the SET button.

Note:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image

(see page 60).

• The DELETE indicator appears.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an

image.

D E L E T E

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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DELETE indicator

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to be deleted.

D E L E T E

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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Press l or m to select “ALL IMAGES”,

then press the SET button.

• The DELETE ALL indicator appears.

Deleting All Stored Images

You can delete all stored images on a card in

one operation.

Notes:

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

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before

performing the procedure below.

• If you want to keep some images on the card,

first delete-protect them (see page 60), and then

perform the procedure below.

ONE I MAG E

A L L I MAG E S

RE TURN

DE L E T E

PRO T E C T

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select S, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “DELETE”, then

press the SET button.

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1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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Y E S

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

DELETE ALL indicator

DE L E T E

ONE I MAG E

A L L I MAG E S

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button to delete all the

images.

• To cancel deletion, press l or m to

select “NO”, then press the SET button.

PRO T E C T

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image

(see page 60).

• If a print order is assigned to delete-protected

images and you perform the procedure above,

the print order will cancel (the protection setting

will not cancel).

• It may take several seconds to delete all images

from the card.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to which you want to assign a

print order.

Print Order

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

The print order function allows you to add print

information called DPOF to still images

recorded on a card.

PR I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

NORMA L

P A GE 1 / 2

About DPOF

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) defines

the print information for the specific images

and number of each image on memory cards.

In the near future you will be able to easily

make prints on a DPOF-compatible printer or

order copies at your local print shop.

Press the SET button, then press l or

m to select the number of printouts.

• 1 through 99 can be set for the number

of printouts.

Note:

• You can print an image even if no print order has

been assigned.

PR I NT

S E T NUMB E R

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

Assigning Print Order to an

Image

In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU

button until the menu screen appears.

Number of printouts

Press the SET button to set the print

order.

• The M indicator appears.

M indicator

Press l or m on the operation button

to select S, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “PRI. ORDER”,

then press the SET button.

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

P R I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

PRO T E C T

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P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . AL L

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

• If you want to assign another print order,

repeat steps 5 to 7.

Press l or m to select “PRI. SELECT”,

then press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

• The PRINT indicator appears.

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1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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PRINT indicator

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To cancel the print order for an image

Assigning Print Order to All

Images

Select the image for cancelling out of

print order in step 5 above, then press

the SET button.

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning Print

Order to an Image”.

Press l to select “0”, then press the

SET button.

• The M indicator disappears.

Press l or m to select “PRI. ALL”, then

press the SET button.

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 . S E L E C T

P R I . AL L

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

P R I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

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P L A Y B A C K

NORMA L

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

P R I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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To cancel the print order for all images

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning Print

Order to an Image”.

Press l or m to select “PRI. NONE”,

then press the SET button to cancel the

print order for all images.

• The M indicators are turned off.

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 P R I . S E L E C T

RE T URN

P R I . AL L

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

P L A Y B A C K

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Installing the USB driver

Transferring Data on

Card to Computer

• In the examples below the CD-ROM drive

letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive

letter according to your operating environ-

ment.

Using the supplied USB cable, you can

transfer still images to a computer.

Windows 98/98 SE

System Requirements

“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”.

• Microsoft Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second

Edition, Windowsb 2000 Professional, Windowsb

Me or Windowsb XP operating system

• USB terminal

• CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)

• Mouse or other pointing device

Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click

“Next”.

Select “Search for the best driver for

your device.”, then click “Next”.

Preparation

Turn on the PC.

Select “Specify a location:”, and specify

“R:\WIN98”, then click “Next”.

Connect the camcorder to the PC with

the supplied USB cable as shown below.

Check the message, then click “Next” to

begin installation.

Click “Finish” to complete the installa-

tion.

To USB terminal

Windows 2000

For installing the USB driver, you need to

USB cable (supplied)

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”, then

click “Next”.

Select “Search for a suitable driver for

my device”, then click “Next”.

To USB terminal

Select “Specify a location”, insert the

CD-ROM containing the USB driver into

the CD-ROM drive, then click “Next”.

Set the Media Selection switch to CARD.

Specify “R:\WIN2KXP”, then click “OK”.

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

Check the message, then click “Next” to

begin installation.

Note:

• When you connect the USB cable for the first

time, you need to install the USB driver. The

installation procedure varies depending on your

PC operating system. Find your operating

system and follow the steps in “Installing the

USB driver”.

Click “Finish” to complete the installa-

tion.

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Windows ME

Image Folders and File Names

“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”.

Still images recorded using the camcorder are

stored on a card as shown below.

Select “Automatic search for a better

driver”.

Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click

“Next”.

• • • • • •

DCIM

Folder of still image files

Select “SHARP DVC USB Ver. 1.0”

located in the “WINME” folder of the

CD-ROM drive, then click “OK” to begin

installation.

100SHARP

Sub-folder of still

images

Serial number

(100 to 999)

Click “Finish” to complete the installa-

tion.

Still image

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

Windows XP

For installing the USB driver, you need to

Caution on transferring data

While transferring data, the transfer indicator

moves. Do not execute the operations below.

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Switching the power on/off

• Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby

• Opening the card slot cover

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”.

Select “Install from a list or specific

location”.

Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB

driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click

“Next”.

USB

Select “Search for the best driver in

these locations.” and “Include this

location in the search:”.

Transfer indicator

Note:

• In case of data transfer error, disconnect the

USB cable, then connect it again, or set the

Power switch to OFF, then set it to VCR again.

Specify “R:\WIN2KXP”, then click

“Next”.

Disconnecting the USB cable

A warning window for hardware

installation appears. However, click

“Continue Anyway” to continue

installation.

Refer to the operation manual and help files of

your PC for unplugging, and make sure that the

PC permits to unplug, then disconnect the USB

cable.

Click “Finish” to complete the installa-

tion.

Notes:

• If you copy any data incompatible with this

camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not be

able to recognize it.

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a

power source for extended periods of use.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”,

then press the SET button.

Slide Show Playback

• Beginning from the image selected in

step 2, the recorded images will display

in full-screen one after another in order

of recording.

Available mode:

CARD-VCR

You can automatically play back consecutive

still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5

seconds. This is useful when confirming the

data recorded on a card.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

P I C. E F F E C T

E X ECU T E

S L I D E SHOW

DE L E T E

Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.

PRO T E C T

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image from which you want to begin

slide show playback.

S L I D E SHOW

CARD

P L A Y B AC K

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Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

• After playing back all the images on the

card once, Slide Show Playback

automatically stops.

Press l or m to select S, then press

the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen, then press the SET button

to display a thumbnail of images.

To stop Slide Show Playback

During slide show playback, press the MENU

button twice, then press the SET button to

display a thumbnail of images.

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Appendix

Adjusting the Backlight

Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

Available modes:

All modes

Press l or m on the operation button

to select O, then press the SET button.

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient

light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture

settings.

Press l or m to select “BACKLIGHT”,

then press the SET button.

• The example screens shown are for TAPE-

CAMERA mode.

L C D S E T

A U T O

BA CK L I GHT

NORMA L

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR BR I GHT

Adjusting the Picture

RE T URN

OF F

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select O, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “AUTO”,

“NORMAL”, “BRIGHT” or “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

L C D S E T

A U T O

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

RE T URN

BACKL I GHT BR I GHT

AUTO: The camcorder automatically

switches between “NORMAL” and

“BRIGHT” depending on the ambient

light. This mode is only available in

TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under

moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under

strong lighting conditions, such as

bright daylight.

Press l or m to select “LCD BRIGHT”

or “LCD COLOUR”, then press the SET

button.

Press l or m to adjust the item to the

desired setting.

OFF: The backlight turns off. To turn it

on again, press the MENU button.

LCD BR I GHT

Darker

Brighter

Increase

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

LCD COLOUR

Decrease

Press the SET button, then press the

MENU button to turn off the menu

screen.

Note:

• When adjusting the colour, the picture on the

LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually

recorded. Do not change the colour setting

unless necessary. (This adjustment only affects

the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

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Appendix

Turning off the

Confirmation Sound

Available modes:

All modes

A confirmation sound is made when you turn

on or off the Power switch, press the REC

START/STOP button, or perform other desig-

nated operations. Use the procedure below to

turn off the confirmation sounds.

Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then

press the SET button.

OTH E RS

OF F

B E E P

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

BEEP

OFF

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• If you select “OFF”, the focus confirmation sound

in CARD-CAMERA mode will turn off.

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Lighting

Useful Information

For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to

100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible

with less light, but the picture quality may

suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for

correct white balance.

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 focus.

Brightness

(Lux)

Situation

(Lux)

Blue sky

100,000 Clear day at noon (100,000)

Clear day at 10 am (65,000)

Position the subject in Focus manually when you

the centre.

need to position the

subject off centre (see

page 42).

Clear day at 3 pm (35,000)

Cloudy day at noon (32,000)

Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000)

10,000

• Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture,

shoot with the light source behind you.

Cloudy day, one hour after sunrise (2,000)

When the background is brighter than the

subject, the subject often becomes too dark.

If you have to record in this lighting, use

Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct

the exposure level to improve the picture (see

pages 29 and 43).

Clear day, one hour before sunset (1,000)

1,000 Fluorescent light near window (1,000)

Factory floor (700–800)

Sales counter in department store (500–700)

Bowling alley (500)

Library (400–500)

Office with fluorescent lighting (400–500)

Fluorescent desk lamp (400)

Flashlight at 1 m (250)

100 Shop stairway (100)

During intermission at movie theatre (15–35)

Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15–20)

Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm (10–15)

Light from behind

Backlighting

• Before zooming, think about how to best

frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces

unattractive pictures. It also runs down the

battery more quickly.

Candlelight

Note:

• The figures in the chart are approximations.

• When image shaking is noticeable during

zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or

push the Power Zoom control to the W side to

zoom out.

Tips on good lighting

In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural

lighting is adequate for home videos. Indoors,

however, artificial lighting is usually required.

Video lights with halogen lamps provide the

most natural artificial light over a long operating

life.

• Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and

tilting (vertical movement) should be done

slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a

scene or the height of a building, and to

make scenes easy to watch during playback.

• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving

subjects.

Note:

• It may take longer to focus when zooming and

panning are used frequently.

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Appendix

DV Technology

SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard

Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology

that enables recording and playback of high

quality images with the use of special digital

features previously unavailable with conven-

tional analog formats.

SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard are

compact recording media just 32 mm long and

24 mm wide which support the needs of the

digital network society where music, images,

games and various other provider services are

offered.

DV and conventional video cassette

tapes

• You can use an SD Memory Card and a

MultiMediaCard for storing still images with

this camcorder, not a SmartMedia\ card or

Memory Stick\ media.

There are two kinds of DV-format video

cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the

larger DV cassette used for extended playback

and recording. This camcorder only operates

with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot

be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with

the i mark.

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

Mini DV cassette

DV cassette

SmartMedia\ card

Memory Stick\ media

8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be

used for playback or recording with this

camcorder.

• An SD Memory Card is superior to a

MultiMediaCard in terms of copyright

protection functions and high speed transfer.

8 mm cassette VHS cassette

Beta cassette

• The SD Memory Card is compatible with

MultiMediaCard, and data stored on

MultiMediaCard can be used with the SD

Memory Card.

Note:

• This camcorder reproduces the highest picture

quality when used with an ME tape. It is

recommended you use an ME tape for high-

quality recording and playback.

Note:

• This camcorder is verified to work with the

following card types and capacities.

—SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less

—MultiMediaCard: 64 MB or less

This product incorporates copyright

protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and

other intellectual property rights owned by

Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended

for home and other limited viewing uses

only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer-

ing or disassembly is prohibited.

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To protect recordings against acciden-

tal erasure

Mini DV Cassette

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV

cassette to the “SAVE” position.

Erasure protect tab

Precautions when using a Mini DV

cassette

• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the

i mark.

To record over a previously recorded tape,

slide the protect tab to the “REC” position.

• This camcorder can record and play back

using Mini DV cassettes with cassette

memory, but it cannot record or play back this

memory.

• To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette

labelled for use with LP mode.

• Do not insert anything into the holes on the

bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them

in any way.

The digital VCR has far superior recording and

playback ability than the traditional analog

VCR, and in order to protect digital video

software copyrights, a system for managing

copyrights has been established. Some digital

video recording with pre-recorded copyright

protection signals can still be played back on

this camcorder. If you play a digital video

recording that has a copyright protection signal

on video equipment with a DV terminal and

attempt to record a copy of that software on

this camcorder, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.”

appears on the screen and the recording is

disabled.

• Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area

conducive to dust or mold.

• Do not place the Mini DV cassette near

magnetic sources such as electric clocks or

magnetic devices as this may adversely

affect recorded material.

• When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette

is used again for recording, the previously

recorded material will be automatically

erased.

• The Mini DV cassette will not operate if

inserted in the wrong direction.

• Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV

cassette without running the tape as this may

cause uneven tape winding and damage the

tape.

• Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct

sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas

with excessive steam.

• Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and

stand it in an upright position.

• If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the

tape.

• Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it

to excessive shocks.

COPYRI GHT

PROT ECT ED.

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Appendix

Watch out for static electricity

MultiMediaCard

• 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

electricity may damage (erase) data on the

card. Clean the card by wiping it gently with a

soft, dry cloth.

Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard may

cause damage to the card or images on the

card. Follow the instructions below for correct

use.

Label

• Carry and store the card in its original plastic

case to protect it from dirt, grime and static

electricity. (The polyethylene case is anti-

static.)

• Do not peel off the label or paste

any paper, tape, or other material

over it.

Watch out for condensation

Contacts

• This is the part of the card that

makes contact with other equip-

ment. Do not touch with your

fingers, scratch, smudge or

damage in any way.

• Moisture (condensation) may form inside and

outside the card if it is carried into an area

subject to sudden, large changes in tempera-

ture. Watch out for condensation, because it

can cause malfunctions.

• When moisture condenses on the card, leave

it at the prevailing temperature until the water

evaporates naturally.

Precautions on handling

MultiMediaCards

• Be sure to insert the card in the correct

direction. Do not try to force the card in.

Your image data

• The card is a precision component. Do not

disassemble or modify it in any way. Take

care not to bend it, subject it to severe shock,

drop it, or allow it to get wet.

• It is best to copy your valuable image data

from the card onto some other medium

(personal computer, floppy disk, MO disk,

etc.) and make a backup.

• Do not put the card in your pocket or other

unprotected location as it may break due to

pressure applied when you sit.

Malfunction, repair, and so on can cause the

recorded images to disappear from the card.

• Make absolutely sure not to remove the card

or turn the camcorder power off while the

card is recording data, erasing data, or

formatting (initializing). This can cause loss of

data and damage the card.

• Do not expose the card to excessive heat or

fire.

Do not use or store the MultiMediaCard

in the following kinds of environment:

• Initializing the card will erase the data on it.

Make sure no important image data is

recorded on the card before you initialize it.

• Locations subject to electrical noise or

powerful magnetic fields. Data on the card

may be destroyed (erased).

• Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will

not be liable for any damages resulting from

loss of data caused by incorrect handling of

the card by you or a third party, or caused by

exposure to static electricity or electrical

noise or by malfunction.

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight.

• Locations subject to high temperature or high

humidity.

• Locations where dust gathers in large

amounts or blows through the air.

• Corrosive environments.

• Sunlit or enclosed spaces and other such

locations subject to high temperature.

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SD Memory Card

AC Adapter

• The AC adapter may interfere with reception if

used near a radio.

Precautions on handling SD Memory

Cards

• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal

objects from entering the adapter.

• After removing the card from the camcorder,

be sure to immediately store it in the card

case.

• The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt

to open or modify it.

• Do not disassemble or modify the card.

• Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter

to vibration.

• Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to

become wet.

• Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your

hands or metallic objects.

• Avoid using the adapter in humid or ex-

tremely hot places.

• Do not peel off the label from the card.

• Do not attach other labels or stickers to the

card.

Replacing the Fluorescent

Lamp

• Do not use or store the card in locations

directly exposed to sunlight, heat vents,

heating appliances, or other locations with

extremely high temperatures such as inside a

closed vehicle in the summer.

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to

backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor

becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores-

cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact

the nearest SHARP service centre or your

dealer for further advice.

• Do not use or store the card in humid or dusty

locations.

• Do not use or store the card in locations

exposed to corrosive gases.

Protecting your data

Back view

Write-protect switch

• Set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”. Set

the switch to the unlocked side when you

want to record or edit the card again.

• Do not remove the card or turn off the power

of the camcorder and peripheral equipment

while data is being read or written. Also do

not remove the power source from the

camcorder. These actions can cause data to

be destroyed. (Please be aware that Sharp

Corporation cannot be held liable for any data

loss or other loss directly or indirectly caused

by data loss.)

• Make backup copies of your data wherever

possible.

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Appendix

Storage

Battery Pack

• Store the battery pack in a fully discharged

state.

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery

pack.

• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

Charging

• 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

• Charge the battery pack immediately (or a

day) before use. The battery pack gradually

self-discharges even if stored in a fully

charged state.

window, as shown.

Label

Battery pack

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and

30°C.

CHARGE

• Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an

insufficiently charged battery pack will

shorten actual time of use.

Window

• Refresh (discharging before charging) is

unnecessary.

Cover

When storing a battery pack that is not fully

charged, put the cover upside down so that

only the battery pack casing can be seen

through the window.

Use

• To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off

the camcorder power when not in use.

• Battery consumption may vary depending on

the condition of use. Recording with many

starts and stops, frequent zooming, and

recording in low temperatures will shorten

actual recording times.

Cautions:

• Improper handling of the battery pack may

present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close

attention to the following:

—Do not allow metallic objects to come in

contact with the terminals. This can cause a

short circuit.

• Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss

of power while operating the camcorder. Use

a fully charged battery pack to protect both

the battery pack and the unit.

—Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack

by yourself.

—Do not use any battery charging equipment

other than that designed for use with these

battery packs.

—Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over

60°C) such as the dashboard of cars.

—Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or

water.

—Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to

strong force.

—Keep the battery pack out of reach of

children.

• It is recommended that you have enough

battery packs on hand to handle two or three

times your estimated recording time. See

page 20 for the approximate times of actual

recording for the battery packs.

Battery power is consumed even when the

camcorder power is turned off. If you are not

going to use your camcorder immediately,

remove the battery pack (see page 9).

Note:

—Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do

not dispose of them in fire.

• To protect the terminals, put the cover on the

battery pack when it is not in use.

• Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery

packs. These are designed specifically for use

with this camcorder.

Notes:

• The battery pack will become warm during

charging and use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has a limited service life. If the

period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a

normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of

its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

• If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe

the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

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Cleaning

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

• 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.

Television signal standards and electrical

voltages and frequencies vary substantially

from country to country. When you are abroad,

check the sections below before using the AC

adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV.

• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the

casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing

with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a

diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again

with a soft, dry cloth.

AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)

The supplied AC adapter is compatible with

50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the

range of 110 V to 240 V AC.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and

other smudges off the LCD screen.

Television Signal Standards

• Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens

paper designed for photographic lenses to

clean the lens.

In any country, you can always watch the video

picture by using the LCD monitor screen.

However, if you want to watch the picture on a

TV screen, the TV must be PAL system

compatible. PAL is used in the following areas:

Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark,

Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain,

Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway,

Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand,

Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

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Appendix

Cancelling Demo Mode

Demonstration Mode

During the demonstration, press the

MENU button to pause the demonstra-

tion.

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

You can watch a brief demonstration of the

special camcorder features 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.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

Press l or m to select “DEMO MODE”,

then press the SET button.

Watching the Demonstration

OTH E RS

B E E P

Remove the Mini DV cassette from the

camcorder (see page 12).

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

O F F

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU button until the

menu screen appears.

Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

Press l or m on the operation button

to select I, then press the SET button.

DEMO MODE OFF

Press l or m to select “DEMO MODE”,

then press the SET button.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

OTH E RS

B E E P

Note:

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

• The demonstration will pause if you press the

MENU button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or

turn the power off temporarily and then set the

Power switch to CAMERA, the demonstration will

begin again.

O F F

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

DEMO MODE ON

Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold

down the Lock button and set the Power

switch to CAMERA.

• The demonstration begins.

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Before Requesting Service

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before

calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the

wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service.

Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.

Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if

telephoning from Ireland).

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who can be

contacted on the following numbers:

W^ILLOWVALE ELECTRONICS LTD.: 0121 766 5414

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide

proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at

the time of purchase.

Symptom

Possible cause

Power source is not properly connected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Dew in camcorder.