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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world. Important Information WARNING: for Consumers in the U.S.
WARNING--FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. Read Instructions--All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions--The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings--All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions--All use instructions should 5. 6. Cleaning--Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
15.Power Lines--An outside antenna system should notbelocated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16.
Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Turning the Power on Media Selection switch Power switch Charging the Battery Pack Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the • mark on the battery pack with the • mark on the charger (_) and guide the battery into the groove.
Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Card slot cover 3 2 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow. Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.
Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Tape Recording on Press the LCD monitor 1 Make sure that a cassette 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 4 Tape Playback OPEN release button (_), and open the LCD monitor to a 90 ° angle to the camcorder body is inserted. (®). Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button 5 Press the REC START/STOP 2 button to begin recording.
Card Recording 1 Make sure that a SmartMedia inserted. Card Playback card is Press the LCD monitor 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. release button Lock button Press the STILL button to begin recording. AUTO release (®).
Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221[_*_ Remote control RRMCG0100TASA Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA 3.
Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life battery pack BT-L221 [] battery pack BT-L441 [] Note: The listed model Zoom microphone VR-5MCN names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com).
Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source. Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas. • 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.
Contents Part Names ............................................................... Quick Reference List ................................................. I Operation References Preparation On-screen Display Warning Indicators | Index ........................................... .................................................... Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .............. Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ...........
Contents f Useful Features Quick Return ........................................................... Edit Search ............................................................. Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 36 36 37 Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. Still Recording on Tape ........................................... Still Recording Effects ............................................. Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ............
f SmartMedia Features I Appendix Card Camera Recording Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .......... Card Recording ....................................................... Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. Recording with the Self-timer .................................. Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 73 74 75 76 77 Playback Card Playback ......................................................... Slide Show Playback ......................
Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. GAMMA/BRIGHTER [pp. 33, 34, 61] W/B (White Balance) button [p. 52]/ IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 35] SUPER CAT'S EYE switch [p. 35] / button AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 28] Operation button [p. 27] Lens hood Zoom lens Infrared light transmitter [p. 35]/ Remote sensor [p. 43] Stereo microphone [p. 68] MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 27] Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p.
Viewfinder [p.18] Zoom microphone I mounting hole[p.55] -- Diopter adjustment [p.18] LCDmonitor [p.19] -- LCDmonitor OPEN release button[p.19] Lithium battery compartment door [p.13] Card slot cover Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11 ] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p.
Operation References Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 23] STILL button [pp. 39, 40, 61, 74] S-VIDEO socket [pp. 24, 65, 66] VIDEO jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] AUDIO L jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 26, 27] AUDIO R jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] Jack cover [pp. 24, 65, 66] Cassette compartment door [p. 12] Cassette compartment door release [p. 12] connection jack [p.
Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. -- See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. -- See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. -- See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) Exposure) or page 51 (Manual • To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal.
Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. (.- TAPE-CAMERA mode ,_ p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p!.zo,28 AUTO P,P2031 =====J--=_ Q t Jil LIGHT AUro _ [ [ 12[bit [ p. 31 p. 22 _I _' , pp. 34, 35 Jl_ 30iin sP--p. 30 p. 22 47 49 51 53 54 37 36 31 39 40 32 3O 38 31 55 56 43 56 46 46 93 14 64 p. 37 p. 36 i Easy mode p. 39 p. 40 56 (p.p. 28) p. 56 p. 16 1 p. 16 pp.
_- CARD-CAMERA p. 31 AUTO mode 47 49 51 53 54 76 --_CARD I p. 28 10190 p. 74 _ p. 31 75 40 p. 32 43 77 56 93 t p. 74 AU_rO_p. 22 ORMAL p. 14 101901 p. 75 Easy mode (p. 28) i 64 16 15, 57 59 15 p. 75 56 p. 16 16 J _- CARD-VCR mode 79 63 8O 81 82 83 43 56 I p. 78 64 p_ 16 J Note: • See pages 26 to 29 for the procedure to display the desired screen.
Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, INSERT A CASSETTE. follow the specified instructions. There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 12). E J ECT THE CAS SE TT E. EJECT THE CASSETTE. The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 12). CASSETTE _ __ __ __f _ -PRO T EC T. T A B _ ....
NO MEMORY CARD The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. how the card is inserted (see page 73). MEMORY F UL L The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 81) or replace the card with a new one (see page 73). CARD Check NO DATA ON MEMORY CARD The SmartMedia card has no images recorded camcorder can recognize.
Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. Note: Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in TAPE modes VL-WD450U VL-WD650U IT-L221BT-L4413T-L221BT-L441 :i!i!i!iiiiii!!i!iiiii !i!!iiiiiii!iii ! !,ii i!ii!i!i!i!iiii i! i!!i 1001,0 1001,0 • Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack.
Attaching and Removing Battery Pack Attaching 1 the Battery the 4 Lower the viewfinder. Pack Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. iiiiii!iiii:i!!ii!i 1 Perform Removing 2 Power switch 2 steps 1 and 2 above. the Battery Pack Press the power source PUSH release button (_), and slide the battery pack up and take it out (_). Lift up the viewfinder.
Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up, and the camcorder is supplied power. You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable.
Inserting and Removing Mini DV Cassette 3 a Press the _ mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. • A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder retracts automatically. Inserting a Cassette 1 mark Attach the power source to the camcorder, compartment then slide the door release cassette compartment • A confirmation sound cassette holder automatically. cassette and open door.
Preparation Installing Battery the Lithium Memory Installing the Lithium Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Press the LCD monitor button (_) Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into place. Removing the lithium battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Lift up the battery using a pointed object, and take it out. OPEN release and open the LCD monitor (®).
Selecting the Language the On-screen Display for 3 Press • or _- / H (_) on the operation button to select the desired language, then press _ (_). This camcorder allows you to choose from among English, French or Spanish for the onscreen display language. ®l Note: • The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on-screen displays in English.
Preparation Setting Time 4 the Area, Date and Press _,_ on the Operation button. Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002 (JUN. 2.2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM) in New York. iiiii!!i!iiiii !i!!iiiiiii!iii ! !,ii i!ii!i!i!i!iiii i! i!!i Notes: • Before performing the procedure below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13). • If you are in an area that observes daylight saving time, set the time to the standard time.
9 Press• or =-/ in to select "2002" (year), and then press _,_. 10 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording 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. Press • or _-/li to select"10AM" (hour), and then press _,_. iiiiii!iiii:i!!i • The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-CAMERA mode. 1 1 Press • or =-/ in to select "30" (minute), and then press _.
Preparation Adjusting 1 the Hand Strap Open the hand strap flap (_) and the grip strap (_). When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap. Hook i!;;iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iiii 2 When recording, hang the hook of the lens cap on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in the way. Note: Loosen the grip strap, pass your right hand through the loop, and put your thumb on the REC START/STOP button.
Closing the viewfinder Using the Viewfinder Lower the viewfinder. You can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback through the viewfinder. Viewfinder Cautions: • Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. iiiiii!iiii:i! Notes: • The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened.
Preparation 3 Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made. You can also watch the subject on the LCD monitor while recording. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Lock !i!i!i!i!iiiiii!!i!iiiii!i!!iiiiiii!iii!!iii!ii!i!i!i!iiiii!i!!i Power switch button Notes: • Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save battery power.
Easy Camera Recording Tape in Full Auto Mode on • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 9 through 19 to prepare your camcorder for recording. To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. @ PAUSE Media Selection switch 4 Power switch To turn the power REC START/ STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with a stable posture while steadying your camcorder to prevent the image from shaking. Holding the camcorder Wide angle Telephoto l Put your right hand through the hand strap, and place your left hand under the camcorder for support.
Remaining Display Recording Time Remaining Display When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator appears. Battery Power When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, you can turn on and off the remaining battery power indicator by pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button.
Tape Playback To stop playback Press The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker. Media Selection switch I. To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Notes: Power switch • The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape. • Stereo earphones with a 3.
Watching TV the Playback You can connect the camcorder on a 3 "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 see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.) to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the "AV" or Open the jack cover on the camcorder.
Basic Operations Playback Video Search Still The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. The still function makes it possible to pause playback in TAPE-VCR mode. button During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press _ (or _) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses). During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press / ii on the Operation button. AUDI01+2 II AUDIO1+2 2 To return to normal playback, again.
Selecting the Camcorder Mode 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 SmartMedia cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operations. Media Selection switch Power switch !i Camcorder modes TAPE-CAMERA For recording tapes. mode TAPE-VCR motion and still images on 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE.
Useful Features MENU/DISPLAY button Using the Controls The following controls on the camcorder can be used to select and operate the various functions, settings and on-screen displays. MENU/DISPLAY button The MENU/DISPLAY button is used to turn the on-screen indicators and the menu screens on or off. Each time you press the MENU/DISPLAY button, the on-screen display changes as shown below. ME.
Selecting the User Mode This camcorder features three user modes for the camera recording functions. The selectable items on the menu screen are different depending on the user mode. Press the AUTO ON/OFF button. • Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF button, the user mode changes between Auto mode and Manual mode. • To select Easy mode, hold down the AUTO ON/OFF button for more than two seconds. User mode AUTO ON/OFF Auto mode (AUTO): Lets you adjust all menu settings except manual settings.
Useful Features 5 Using the Menu Screens Press • or _-/H (_) to select the desired menu item, then press _ (_). The menu screens can be used to adjust the various settings of camcorder. 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Example 6 Lock button Press • or _-/H (_) to select the desired menu setting, then press <,I (®). 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
Recording Recording) in LP (Long Play Mode 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. 1 2 Set the camcorder toTAPE-CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. MENU/ DISPLAY 3 Select r_, then press _ on the Operation button. Select "TAPE SPEED" (_), then press _ (_z_).
Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.
Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1-26x (optical zoom), 26-50x (digital zoom), 26-100x (digital zoom) or 26-780x (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. 4 5 Press • or _- / ii to select "50", "100" or "780", then press _. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming.
Useful Features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter picture Gamma Brightness Compensation Press the GAMMA!BRIGHTER • The [] indicator appears. 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. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.
To obtain a brighter picture Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Press the GAMMA!BRIGHTER • The _ indicator appears. again. GAMMA Illfll / BRIGHTER Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case.
Useful Features Camera Recording Night Recording Eye) (Super Cat's To obtain a brighter picture Press the IR LIGHT The night recording function allows you to record the subject in absolute darkness. This is useful when you want to record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal, without artificial light. button. • "SUPER CAT'S EYE" changes the camcorder emits infrared transmitter. • The picture becomes to "IR LIGHT", light from the and monochrome.
Quick Return Edit Search When you have been playing back what you have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly return to recording from the end of the last recorded scene, 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. 1 Set the camcorder mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
Useful Features Camera Recording 5 Fade In and Fade Out 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 transitions. This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. Press the MENU/DISPLAY turn off the menu screen. • "FADE" is displayed. button to Fade in FADE indicator Using Fade Mode Fade out 1 Setting Fade Mode 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode.
To cancel Fade mode Wide Screen Select "OFF" in step 4 in "Setting Fade Mode". To use Fade Out only 1 During camera recording in TAPECAMERA mode, perform steps 2 to 5 in "Setting Fade Mode" to display "FADE". 2 Press the REC START/STOP (16:9) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9.
Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording 6 on Tape Press • or _-/ll to select the desired still recording mode, then press <,I. You can record still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes. Press the MENU/DISPLAY turn off the menu screen. Type of Still Recording modes SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds. Using STILL: A continuous 1 still image is recorded.
Still Recording Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES mode Effects You can select one of these still recording effects to record the still images with an effect. 1 Type of Still Recording Effects PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. 2 P-IN-P: A still image is recorded within an inset image displayed on a motion picture. 9 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at intervals of 1/10 of a second using a 9-frame picture.
Useful Features Camera Recording Using P-IN-P 1 2 4 mode Perform the steps in "Selecting a still recording effect" to select "P-IN-P" (see page 40). In Recording Standby STILL button. Note: • Pressing I_/11, _ or I,I- while the inset image is frozen cancels the still image. mode, press the • An inset image of the subject is displayed. Press _-/ ii to freeze the inset image. 5 Press the REC START/ STOP button. • The still image of the subject will be recorded.
Letting the Subject the Shot Monitor 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD, and begin recording. Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180 ° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder.
Useful Features Camera Recording Auto Focus Using the Remote 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 whatever is in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the scene. Use the supplied 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.
3 Press • press _. or _-/ii to select"ON", then REW button CARD [pp. 23, 78] REC button [p. 74] TAPE REC START/STOP 4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY turn off the menu screen. button [p. 20] W/T buttons [pp. 21, 60] button to -/+ Operating the Remote buttons [p. 23] Control - PLAY button 1 Open the LCD monitor completely (_), then rotate it 180° vertically (_2_). [pp. 23, 78] button [pp. 23, 78] [pp. 23, 78] SLOW button [p.
Playback Functions Remote Control with the Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control. (See pages 43 and 44 for use of the remote control.) button 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button (11)to pause playback. 2 Press the I1=,-(or <11) button. • Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward).
4 Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automatically 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. Display format Press the MENU/DISPLAY turn off the menu screen. button to • The time code appears. MENU/ DISPLAY Time code To turn off the time code Select "DISP.
ManualFocus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF select Manual mode. 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to button until the menu screen appears. 4 Subject is too dark. Fast-moving subject. Subject has horizontal stripes. Lack of contrast, e.g. snow scene. Background is too bright.
Press • or )-/ii (_) to focus on the subject, then press _ (_). MANUAL MF 12bit .FOCUS AFAR VNEAR SP SET [4 i MANUAL BUTTON] MF 12bit To cancel Manual After performing then press 4,(. Focus mode step 4 above, select "AUTO", Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 6 feet (1.8 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and then try refocusing. • If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter 6 Speed The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture. 1 2 4 (®). • The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen. i MANUAL 1 2 bit Set the camcorder toTAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode.
Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light. • Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day. • Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking). • When you want to reduce the light by half. Use as a substitute for an ND2 filter. Notes: • Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. tends to darken the picture.
Advanced Features Camera Recording 5 Manual Exposure Press <,I to display the exposure screen. The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level. Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).
White Balance 4 Lock Press the MENU/DISPLAY the white balance lock. button to set • "W/B LOCK" flashes during the locking procedure. To cancel the locking procedure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button while "W/B LOCK" flashes. The color of the subject on the screen tends to look different depending on the lighting condition. The camcorder is preset to Auto White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the current lighting condition.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture 4 Effects Press • or m,-/I! to select the desired digital picture effect, then press _. • The selected digital picture effect is displayed on the menu screen. These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Type of Digital Picture Effects 5 B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC: tiles.
Scene Menu (Program 3 AE) 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. Select a, then press m,_ on the Operation button. Select "SCENE MENU" (_), then press _ (_). Type of Scene Settings SPORT: When you want to record a fastmoving subject.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Using the Zoom Microphone Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is mounted. With the zoom microphone, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance.
Windbreak The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY the menu screen appears. 3 Setting the Confirmation Sounds A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to change the type of sound or to turn off the confirmation sounds altogether.
Advanced Features Camera Recording 3 World Clock The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use the camcorder while travelling anywhere around the world. Select (_), then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "AREA" (_), then press _ (_). • Set the area, date and time for your home time zone if they have not already been set (see page 15). Example: Changing the clock from New York time to Los Angeles time.
Area Table 1 LONDON England, Morocco, 2 PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, land, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia 3 CAIRO Egypt, Finland, 4 MOSCOW Ethiopia, GMT (Greenwich Greece, Iraq, Kenya, mean time) Switzer- Turkey Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow) *These 5 DUBAI United Arab 6 KARACHI Maldives, 7 DACCA Bangladesh, 8 BANGKOK Cambodia, 9 HNGKNG Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singa
Advanced Features Camera Recording Selecting Time Daylight 5 Saving Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The _ indicator appears when the date/ time is displayed. Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to daylight saving time. DISPLAY 1 MENU/ Set the camcorder toTAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. l I_] 30min Daylight AUTO SP saving To reset to standard time Select "OFF" in step 4 above. JUN.
Playback Zoom To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and to shift the magnified picture by using the remote control (see pages 43 and 44 for use of the remote control). bu_ons widest angle. Notes: • Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction picture quality for still images.
Advanced Features Playback Gamma Playback Multiple 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. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Strobe Playback The multiple strobe playback function can be used to capture the action of a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/10 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture.
Playback Using Playback Effect Effects Playback effects can be used to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during playback in TAPE-VCR mode. 1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 2 Select r-_--1, then press _ on the Operation button. Select"PB EFFECT" (_), then press _ (_). 3 Press Type of Playback Effects OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next image fades in, replacing the previous image.
Advanced Features Playback Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Type of Picture Effects B/W: The picture is displayed white. in black-and- SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC*: The picture is divided up into tiles. SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating a unique artistic image.
Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting 1 If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. 2 • The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-CAMERA mode. Adjusting 1 the the Backlight Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select LCD,then press _,_ on the Operation button. Press • or _-/nl to select "BACKLIGHT" (_), then press _,_ (®). Picture Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
Advanced Features Playback Cutting Unwanted Editing 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. Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown.
Recording from an External Source To Record You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV, or video disc player. 2 1 Connect the camcorder to the source equipment with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. Recording 3 from an External Source Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode. Begin playback on the source equipment connected to the camcorder. • Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is being properly received.
Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commercially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio. Video equipment with DV terminal To Record 1 2 Equipment Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder.
Audio Dubbing Audio Recording Feature You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings. 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: No audio Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphone record narration.
Advanced Features Playback Audio 1 To pause audio dubbing Dubbing Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY _-/ll To quit audio dubbing Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. The audio dubbing screen disappears. to pause playback. button until the menu screen appears. 4 Press_F_. Select F_-q,then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "AUDIO DUB" (_), then press _ (_2_).
Selecting Mode the Audio Playback 1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY the menu screen appears. You can select any of the following audio playback modes. Audio 1+2 • 12-bit recording 2 channels) • 16-bit recording channels) 3 in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio button until Select r_-7,then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "AUDIO" (_), then press _ (_2_).
Advanced Features Playback Configuring Software PC Connection Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer for This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the camcorder as shown below. • Before connecting the camcorder to the PC, make sure that the PC power is off to insure that images are transferred properly. personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software.
Using the Software For tips on how to use the Video Capture Software, refer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps below to open the PDF file containing the manual. Note: • For the latest product information, be sure to read the "Readme" text file located in the 3 Double click on the "CD-ROM" icon. drive 4 Double click on the "Acroread" folder. 5 Double click on the desired version.
Inserting and Removing SmartMedia Card a 5 Close the card slot cover. Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Removing a SmartMedia Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below. Card slot cover 3 Card Open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow. Notes: • The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use.
Card Recording 6 It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the SmartMedia card. Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press Media Selection switch the STILL button to begin recording. • The _ indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia card, and returns to white when recording AUTO STILL button completes.
SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu Selecting the Picture Resolution screen appears. The picture quality of still images recorded on the SmartMedia card depends on the resolution setting. Select the appropriate setting to match the purpose of recording. Type of resolution 2 Select I_, then press _ on the Operation button. Select"REC MODE" (_), then press _ (_). settings NORMAL: Records images with standard picture quality.
Recording with the Self-timer 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. 3 Frame STILL the subject, and then press button to set the timer. • The self-timer operating indicator while the timer counts down. the flashes • The shutter will be automatically released 10 seconds after, and a still image of the subject is recorded.
SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Formatting Card 4 a SmartMedia Select ETC, then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "FORMAT" (_), then press _ (_) to display the format screen. In order to use a commercially available SmartMedia card with this camcorder, formatting is necessary before its first use. You also need to format a SmartMedia card when one of the following warning indicators appears, in order to use the card with the camcorder.
4 Card Playback Press _ or _,_ on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image. • Each time you press _ or =,_, the selection frame moves backward or forward. It is possible to play back and view still images recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD monitor. Media Selection switch Selection frame Power switch Operation button 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR.
SmartMedia Card Features Playback 5 Slide Show Playback It is possible consecutive SmartMedia This is useful recorded on 1 2 • Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will be displayed in full-screen one after another in order of recording. to automatically play back still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. when confirming the data a SmartMedia card. Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR Press _- / ii. mode.
4 Delete-protection Press _- / ii to set the protection. • The _ indicator appears. It is possible to prevent your important images recorded on the SmartMedia card from being accidentally erased. Delete-protection indicator In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 2 ._TPROTECT SET [& END [v Select _, then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "PROTECT" (_), then press _,_ (_).
SmartMedia Card Features Playback Deleting One Stored Image 4 Press =-/ll to set the image. • Tocancel deletion, press •. 5 Press You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a SmartMedia card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. whether or not you want the images performing the procedure below. Check before In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 2 Select _, then press _,_ on the Operation button.
Deleting All Stored 3 Images Press _-/ll to delete all the images. DELETE ALL You can delete all images stored on a SmartMedia card in one operation. Notes: • 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 SmartMedia card, first delete-protect them (see page 80), and then perform the procedure below.
SmartMedia Card Features Playback 3 Print Order The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a SmartMedia card. Press • or _-/H (_) to select"PRl. SELECT", then press _ (_) to display a thumbnail of the recorded images. CARD About DPOF DPOF is an abbreviation of "Digital Print Order Format". This format defines print information such as the specified number of pages to be printed.
6 Press _- / ii to set the print order, then press •. • The FJindicator appears. • If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 4 to 6. Print order indicator O PRINT SET [A END [V BUTTON] BUTTON] Assigning Print Order to All Images 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in"Assigning Print Order to an Image". 2 Press • or _-/ll (_)toselect"PRl. ALU', then press _ (_). 1/2 NORMAL 100-0004 Press •, then press the MENU/ DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
SmartMedia Card Features Playback Transferring SmartMedia Computer the Data on a Card to a Adapters for the SmartMedia Card Via a floppy In addition to using the supplied PC connecting cable, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the SmartMedia card by using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. _ To floppy disk drive disk adapter Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a SmartMedia card as shown below.
Useful Information Lighting Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the scene is kept in focus. 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.
Appendix DV Technology 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 conventional analog formats. • High horizontal resolution Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use. • Clear color reproduction with virtually no color contamination Provides three times the color resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models).
Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidental erasure 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 M_°_l_rmark. • 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 labeled for use with LP mode.
Appendix SmartMedia TM Card Precautions on handling the SmartMedia card Contact area Write-protect area Index area _ Write-protect Index seals labels Contact area • The contact area shows hardware connections. • Be careful not to scratch the contact area. • Do not touch or allow dirt or foreign matter to attach to the contact area. If the contact area becomes dirty, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Index area • Affix the supplied index labels to the index area.
Battery Pack This camcorder battery pack. uses a lithium-ion type Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). • Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use. • Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary.
Appendix AC Adapter/Battery Charger • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vibration. • Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight. • Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or extremely hot places.
Dirty Video Heads Cleaning Using the camcorder when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all. • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing. • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth.
Appendix Demonstration Mode 4 You can watch a brief demonstration special camcorder features in Demo If the demonstration appears on the when you turn on the camcorder for time, cancel the Demo mode to use camcorder. SUPER of the mode. screen the first your Select I_TC,then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select"DEMO MODE" (_), then press _ (_). O CAT'S EYE switch I MENU/DISPLAY button _ Power switch Press • press _. 6 Operation button Note: • The demonstration is only displayed in English.
Before Requesting Before calling for service, Service please check Battery the following troubleshooting pack is not charged. table. Charge (p. 9). battery pack sufficiently Dew in camcorder. Wait until dew dries (p. 91). Safety function Set Power switch is in effect. to OFF and remove battery pack; wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. 10). REC START/STOP button does not work. Erasure protect tab on video cassette is open. Power suddenly off.
Appendix Position tape. Cannot delete on SmartMedia image card. at beginning tape to Old or worn tape. Use a new cassette. Write-protect seal is affixed Cassette Power source connected. Battery to card. is delete-protected. Write-protect seal is affixed pack Camcorder is or fast forward point (p. 23). Call for service (p. 96), or use a commercially available video head cleaning tape (p. 92). Cannot format SmartMedia card. Viewfinder picture hard to see.
Specifications Camcorder Signal Recording NTSC standard System: System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Viewfinder: Monitor: Microphone: Color Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Still Image Compression System/Recording Format: Still Image Recording Medium: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: JPEG base line conformance/JPEG (Exif2.1) 3.3 V type SmartMedia wMcard (SSFDC) DC 7.4V 4.
Conexibn Carga de la bateria Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n suministrado al z6calo de alimentaci6n de la alimentacibn Conmutador selector de madio .nterruptor de alimentaciOn de CA del adaptador de CA/cargador de baterias, y enchufe la clavija de CA en una toma de corriente. 2 Alinee la marca • de la bateria con la marca • del cargador ((9) e introduzca la bateria gui&ndola en la ranura. Presionando la bateria (C_), deslicela en el sentido de la flecha (_) hasta que quede bloqueada en posiciSn.
Insercibn de un minivideocasete Insercibn de una tarjeta SmartMedia DV Coloque la fuente de alimentaci6n en la videoc&mara, y luego deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del compartimento del videocasete. 1 AsegQrese de que el interruptor de alimentaci6n est6 en OFF. 2 Abra el monitor LCD.
Guia de operacibn rbpida en espa_ol Grabacibn f_cil con la videoc_mara en una cinta 1 Asegerese de que se encuentre insertado un casete. 2 Quite la tapa del objetivo visor. 3 Ponga el conmutador selector 4 Reproduccibn Pulse el bot6n de abertura del monitor LCD (OPEN) (_) y abra el monitor LCD de manera que forme un &ngulo de 90 ° con el cuerpo de la videoc&mara (_). y levante el Bot0n de abertura del monitor LCD (OPEN) • de medio en TAPE. c*.
Grabacibn 1 AsegQrese insertado con tarjeta de que se encuentre Quite la tapa del objetivo visor. 3 Ponga el conmutador 4 del monitor LCD (OPEN) (_) y abra el monitor LCD de manera que forme un &ngulo de 90 ° con el cuerpo de la videoc&mara (_2_). y levante el monitor LCD(OPEN) a de medio en CARD.c_D_DTAp Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci6n en CAMERA. E oo o 2 BotOn de bloqueo 5 de tarjeta Pulse el bot6n de abertura una tarjeta SmartMedia.
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