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SHARP VLWD450U VLWD650U Operation Manual

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1. 2 Set the Media Selection switch on the camcorder to TAPE or CARD 3 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to CAMERA or VCR 4 Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder and press the control buttons for operation REW button pp 23 78 CARD REC button p 74 TAPE REC START STOP button p 20 ZOOM W T buttons pp 21 60 VOL buttons p 23 PLAY button pp 23 78 CAMCORDER TAPE REC START STOP W ZOOM pai FF button pp 23 78 STOP b e 23 n Ap pp 23 78 SLOW button p 45 Shift buttons p 60 Advance reverse buttons p 45 PAUSE STILL button pp 25 45 Notes e Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the remote sensor as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly e Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor e When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate replace them with new AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries s91n e94 njesp 44 Useful Features 45 Useful Features Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control See pages 43 and 44 for use of the remote control Si CAMCORDER TETES PAUSE STILL button STARTISTO W ZOOM T OSS PLAY button SLOW button Advance reverse buttons
2. 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 3 ft 1 m 250 100 Shop stairway 100 During intermission at movie theater 15 35 Cigarette lighter at 1 ft 30 cm 15 20 10 Candles on birthday cake at 8 inches 20 cm 10 15 Candlelight Note The figures in the chart are approximations 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 xipuaddy 86 Appendix 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 conven tional analog formats e High horizontal resolution Detailed accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use e Clear color reproduction with virtually no color contamination Provides three times the color resolution of conventional VCRs based on Sharp models Clear images with virtually no distracting color contamination which usually appears as red e Standard use of TBC Time Base Corrector to prevent jittery images Ensur
3. Press the MENU DISPLAY button Example Notes CAMERA SET e Certain menu items are common among Camcorder modes If the REMOTE menu item for example is set to OFF in TAPE CAMERA mode it will be automatically set to OFF in other modes e The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording 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 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears MENU DISPLAY 3 Select ce then press on the Operation button Select TAPE SPEED then press 4 Press m or 1 to select LP then press lt 4 TAPE SPEED 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The recording mode indicator changes from SP to LP MEN oN Recording mode indicator 45min LP To return to SP mode Select SP in step 4 above Notes on the use of LP mode e To record in LP mode be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode e Frozen images mosaic pattern picture noise audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases When using a
4. To pause audio dubbing Press lt lt To quit audio dubbing Press the MENU DISPLAY button The audio dubbing screen disappears If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the audio dubbing screen 2 Repeat steps 1 to 5 above Notes Audio dubbing cannot be used with record ings made in LP mode 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 e Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original audio changes from 12 bit mode to 16 bit mode or vice versa Press lt lt to resume operation e Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode is encountered e You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately see Selecting the Audio Playback Mode on next page Selecting the Audio Playback Mode You can select any of the following audio playback modes 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 e 12 bit recording in stereo Audio 1 channel only e 16 bit recording in mono left channel only Audio 2 12 bit recording in stereo Audio 2 channel only 16 bit recording in mono right channel only 1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with du
5. p LANGUAGE P p ECO BRIGHT Easy mode p 28 LCD COLOR p p 37 LCD TINT FADE _ y 36 VF BRIGHT QK RETURN CLOCK SET PHOTO SNAP P 39 DISPLAY P 16 p AREA pp 15 57 DYLT SAVE p 59 SETTING p 15 12H 24H p 16 TAPE VCR mode p AUDION 2 AUDIO DUB Pp AUDIO p p 70 PIC EFFECT p PB EFFECT j MULTI FRAME p p TIME CODE p TC OUT p p AS BACKL GHT BICAEERCH LCD BRIGHT MULTI FRAME ren Coron P VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET DISPLAY 22 CARD CAMERA mode ak os a SHUT SPEED SHUT SPEED p PIC EFFECT EXPOSURE p 28 SCENE MENU PIC EFFECT P SELF TIMER SCENE MENU P DIS SELF TIMER p A p REC MODE P t SNAP EFF P DGTL _ZOOM p AUTO CARD OTHERS E _ p REMOTE p 22 p 74 FORMAT T P SOUND P DEMO MODE p Veo 10 90 LANGUAGE _ p p 75 BACKL I GHT LCD BRIGHT Easy mode p 28 LCD COLOR IE P 76 VE BRIGHT SELF TIMER 75 REC MopE _ Tam P 16 10 90 p 74 SOUND P 56 DISPLAY DISPLAY p 16 AREA pp 15 57 DYLT save P 59 SETTING p 15 12H 24H p 16 CARD VCR mode PLAYBACK SET SLIDE SHOW P omg PRI ORDER DELETE 4 P DELETE A
6. Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode 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 SUPER CAT S EYE switch MENU DISPLAY button Power switch Operation button Note e The demonstration is only displayed in English Watching the Demonstration 1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder see page 12 and set the SUPER CAT S EYE switch to OFF 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA Lock button 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears NUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MAI gt MENU DISPLAY Select ETC then press on the Operation button Select DEMO MODE 0 then press Press m or 1 to select ON then press lt lt DEMO MODE 0 Set the Power switch to OFF then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA e The demonstration begins Canceling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration press Sew the MENU DISPLAY button to pause the demonstration 2 Select FTC then press on the Operation button Select DEMO MODE then press gt gt 3 Press m or m to select OFF then press lt lt
7. PIANO FF 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note e The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU DISPLAY button If you leave it for 60 seconas or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to CAMERA the demonstration will begin again Before Requesting Service Before calling for service please check the following troubleshooting table Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power Power source is not properly Connect power source properly connected pp 10 11 a Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently 2 p 9 Dew in camcorder Wait until dew dries p 91 Safety function is in effect Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack wait for 2 seconds then reinstall battery pack and turn on power p 10 REC START STOP Erasure protect tab on video Close tab or use a new cassette button does not work cassette is open p 88 Power suddenly turns Camcorder left in Recording Set Power switch to OFF and then off Standby mode for 5 minutes in back to CAMERA TAPE CAMERA mode Auto focus does not Manual Focus mode is engaged Set to Auto Focus mode p 48 work Zoom used on close subject Zoom out from subject p 21 o Subject has little contrast in Focus manually p 47 B brightness or is full of horizontal or vertical stripes 2 3 Bright subject Occurs when sh
8. 57 Area Table Area number Area name Countries or areas 1 LONDON England Morocco GMT Greenwich mean time 2 PARIS Austria France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden Switzer lana Portugal CST Continental Standard Time Tunisia 3 CAIRO Egypt Finland Greece Turkey 4 MOSCOW Ethiopia Iraq Kenya Mauritius Saudi Arabia Seychelles Russia Moscow 5 DUBAI United Arab Emirates 6 KARACHI Maldives Pakistan 7 DACCA Bangladesh India Myanmar 8 BANGKOK Cambodia Indonesia Jakarta Thailand Vietnam 9 HNGKNG Australia Perth China Hong Kong Indonesia Borneo Bali Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan 10 TOKYO Japan Korea 11 SYDNEY Australia Sydney 12 SOLOMON _ New Caledonia 13 WLLNGTN Fiji New Zealand 14 SAMOA Western Samoa 15 HAWAII Hawaii Is Tahiti HST Hawaii Standard Time 16 ANCHRGE U S A Alaska AST Alaska Standard Time 17 L A U S A Los Angeles San Francisco PST Pacific Standard Time 18 DENVER U S A Denver MST Mountain Standard Time 19 CHICAGO exico Mexico City U S A Chicago CST Central Standard Time 20 NEW YORK Canada Montreal Jamaica Peru U S A New York Washington D C EST Eastern Standard Time 21 CARACAS Chile Dominican Republic Venezuela 22 RIO Argentina Brazil Uruguay 23 FN ISL Fernando de Noronha 24 AZORES Azores Islands These are commonly used name
9. Then remove the AC plug of the power cord from the power outlet Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in TAPE modes Model VL WD450U VL WD650U Battery pack BT L221 BT L441 BT L221 BT L441 Charging time 100 160 100 160 LCD Max closed 120 240 120 240 continuous recording LCD time open 100 200 90 180 Max continuous playback time on LCD da lc 30 190 e The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes Notes Charge the battery pack between 50 F and 86 F 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 of more than 50 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 e See page 90 for more information on using the battery pack Caution e Charge only SHARP model BT L221 or BT L441 battery packs Other types of battery packs may burst causing personal injury and damage Extending battery pack life Even when the battery pack is not used the capacity of the battery pack will nat
10. lt a m gt Shift buttons The example screens for this feature are for TAPE VCR mode 1 During playback in TAPE VCR or CARD VCR mode press the ZOOM T button to zoom in W ZOOM T 2 Press the Shift 4 gt A or Y button to shift the displayed image AUDION 2 gt To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the widest angle Notes Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in picture quality for still images Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be transferred via DV or PC connect cable to a personal computer soinjeo4 pooueapy 60 Advanced Features 61 Advanced Features Playback Gamma Playback 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 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once GAMMA appears and the picture becomes brighter ENT BRIGHTER To obtain a brighter picture press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again GAMMA appears GAMMA2 AUDIO1 2 gt ENT BRIGHTER To cancel Gamma Playback Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA1 and GAMMA disappear Note Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback Multiple Strobe Playback The multiple strobe pla
11. 100 0006 END w BUTTON 100 0004 3 Press the lt lt or to select the image 2 Press m to cancel the protection to be protected The m indicator disappears Meads E pall Cpaorect 1 2 g PROTECT 1 2 SET 4 BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 SET CIA BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 3 Press m then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all images on it including the ones with the delete protection setting 9 n 894 pie eIpaywuews SmartMedia Card Features 81 SmartMedia Card Features Playback Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a SmartMedia card for new images Note Deleted images cannot be restored Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below 1 InCARD VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select then press on the Operation button Select DELETE then press g CARD peas DELETE ALL PRI ORDER a TEA a LAR ait amp l m4 7 6 ERASE IDELETE 1 2 SET A BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0006 3 Press lt lt or to select the image to be deleted 1 2 3 ES 6 14 1 2 DELETE SET 4 BUTTON
12. 5 asa bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product
13. Adjustments If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors adjust the monitor picture settings The example screens for this feature are for TAPE CAMERA mode Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Press m or u to select LCD then press 2 on the Operation button LCD VF SET fe EXA AUTO ls LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD TINT VF BRIGHT 3 Press m or m to select the item you wish to adjust then press gt gt 4 Press m or 11 to adjust the item to the desired setting LCD BRIGHT 411 Hors Darker gt Brighter LCD COLOR AAA Decrease gt Increase LCD TINT Ua anal Red gt Green WE BRIGHT AAL foo Darker gt Brighter Note Close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder when adjusting the VF BRIGHT 5 Press lt lt then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select LCD then press on the Operation button Press m or 1 to select BACKLIGHT then press gt gt va LCD BRIGHT NORMAL LCD COLOR BRIGHT LCD TINT VF BRIGHT 3 Press m or n to select AUTO NORMAL or BRIGHT then press lt lt gt No CE el BR GHT AUTO The camcorder automatically switches between NO
14. Cambio de medio Para utilizar un minivideocasete DV y poder grabar y reproducir im genes ponga el conmutador selector de medio en TAPE Para utilizar una tarjeta q SmartMedia y poder grabar y reproducir im genes fijas ponga caro el conmutador selector de medio en CARD Desconexi n de la alimentaci n Ponga el interruptor de alimentaci n en OFF sin pulsar el bot n de bloqueo Inserci n de un Inserci n de una tarjeta minivideocasete DV SmartMedia 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentaci n en la 1 Aseg rese de que el interruptor de videoc mara y luego deslice el control alimentaci n est en OFF de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la 2 Abra el monitor LCD puerta del compartimento del videocasete Cubierta de la ranura de la tarjeta 3 Abra la cubierta de la ranura de la tarjeta en el sentido de la flecha 2 Inserte completamente el videocasete con la ventanilla hacia fuera y con la leng eta de protecci n contra borrado hacia la parte superior 4 Inserte una tarjeta SmartMedia en la ranura como se muestra abajo y emp jela hasta el fondo 3 Pulse suavemente la marca hasta que el portavideocasete encaje en posici n produciendo un chasquido Cierre la puerta del compartimento pulsando sobre el centro hasta que quede cerrada produciendo un chasquido Marca contacto 5 Cierre la cu
15. Manual Focus 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below In such 2 Press the AUTO ON OFF button to situations set the camcorder to Manual Focus select Manual mode mode and focus manually 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 4 Select sf then press on the Operation button Select MAN FOCUS then press Subject is too dark Nw SA RAFE JO ras Y Y AN Fast moving subject Background is too bright EY Subject has horizontal stripes ios ugh a LETS X Ld Sa SO 5 Press lt lt to display the focus setting O screen SEAE i Two subjects at different distances Light reflects off the subject ee MANUAL Sin 2 overlap i aZ LD Subject has fine repeated patterns P O x 6 Adjust the Power Zoom S control to frame the e SS subject as you desire NOS Subjects at different distances appear in the center of the scene at the same time SP SET 4 BUTTON Advanced Features Fast speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting 47 7 Press m or 1 to focus on the subject then press lt lt 8 Press e 3 da MANUAL MF
16. Reverse Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse During playback in TAPE VCR mode press the a button lt il gt gt To return to normal playback press the PLAY button gt Slow The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion During playback in TAPE VCR mode press the SLOW button 1 gt SLOW To view slow playback in reverse press the lt i button To return to normal playback press the PLAY button gt Note e To protect the tape the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame PAUSE u STILL 1 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press the PAUSE STILL button 11 to pause playback lt lt Press the m or lt i button ba e Each time you press the button the picture advances one frame forward or backward To return to normal playback press the PLAY button gt Notes e The sound is off during reverse slow and frame advance playback e If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode the picture may advance several frames at a time e Clearer still images can be achieved by recording with a fast shutter speed see page 49 Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour minute and second of reco
17. SET 4 BUTTON Perform step 3 in Setting the Language e The menu screen is displayed in the language selected Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen uonesedaldg 14 Preparation 15 Preparation Setting the Area Date and Time Example Setting the date to June 2 2002 JUN 2 2002 and the time to 10 30 am 10 30 AM in New York Notes e Before performing the procedure below make sure that the lithium battery has been installed see page 13 e If you are in an area that observes daylight saving time set the time to the standard time You can then correct it for daylight saving time by performing the procedure on page 59 MENU DISPLAY button Power switch Operation button 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor 2 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA Lock button 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears Ja MAL LCD monitor OPEN wy release button 4 Press on the Operation button G 5 Press m or u until 20 NEW YORK appears then press a CLOCK SET F DISPLAY a 1 LONDON DYLT SAVE SETTING 12H 24H CLOCK SET DISPLAY DYLT SAVE SETTING 12H 24H 20 NEW YORK Note e See Time Zone Chart and Area Table on pages 57 and 58 for the area number and name of
18. 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 Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in TAPE CAMERA mode Model VL WD450U VL WD650U Battery pack BT L221 BT L441 BT L221 BT L441 LCD Max closed 120 240 120 240 continuous recording A LCD time open 100 200 90 180 LCD Actual closed 60 129 6o 120 recording time LCD open 50 100 45 90 The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes 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 of more than 50 in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above suoneJado 91seg 20 Basic Operations 21 Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position Zooming in when you want to center attention on the subject Wide 3 Tele angle 0 f photo Zooming out when you want to show the surroundings To zoom in Push the Power Zoom control to the T tele photo side to get a close up view To zoom out Push the Power Zoom control to the W wide angle side to
19. lt or while the inset image is frozen cancels the still image 5 Press the REC START STOP button e The still image of the subject will be recorded e In CARD CAMERA mode press the STILL button instead of the REC START STOP button To pause recording on tape Press the REC START STOP button To turn off the inset image Press the MENU DISPLAY button To cancel still recording effects Select OFF in step 5 of Selecting a still recording effect Note e P IN P mode cannot be used together with the following functions Mosaic picture effect DIS 16 9 Brighter mode DP of the gain up function Digital zoom Letting the Subject Monitor 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA the Shot The subject is displayed in the viewfinder and a mirror image of the A subject is displayed on the LCD monitor vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder If the camcorder is steadied you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor The supplied remote control is useful for such occasions 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD and begin recording Caution e Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor during recording Notes e The screen image is automatically inverted when the vertical rotation of the monitor is between 135 and 180 When the mo
20. press PLAYBACK SET g SLIDE SHOW CARD DELETE ALL g PRI ORDER y DELETE ALL A 8 a at 4 YES 4 BUTTON NO Y BUTTON To cancel deletion press W 3 Press 1 to delete all the images DELETE ALL a 1 1 NORMAL 100 0004 Notes The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image see page 80 e You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia card with a write protect seal affixed e Deleting all stored images will not erase DPOF assigned images with delete protection setting Caution Do not turn the power off while deleting images s91n e94 Pied epa News 82 SmartMedia Card Features 83 SmartMedia Card Features Playback Print Order The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a SmartMedia 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 In the future it will be possible to easily print still images using the DPOF feature when you use a DPOF compatible printer or visit a shop with a service for printing DPOF images Notes Itis possible to print an image even if no print order has been assigned You cannot assign a print order to images on a SmartMedia card with a write protect seal affixed Assig
21. soinjes4 psoueApy 62 Advanced Features 63 Advanced Features Playback Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select OFF in step 3 above These picture effects let you play back images p with a more dramatic effect Notes z e Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot Type of Picture Effects be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to o a personal computer B W The picture is displayed in black and Picture Effect Playback cannot be used with white Multiple Strobe Playback or Slide Show SEPIA The picture is displayed in sepia color Playback 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 NEGA The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted Available only in TAPE VCR mode The example screens for this feature are for TAPE VCR mode 1 During playback in TAPE VCR or CARD VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select then press on the Operation button Select PIC EFFECT 0 then press AUDIO OFF PB EFFECT B W MULTI FRAME SEPIA MOSAIC SOLARI NEGA 3 Press m or 1 to select the desired picture effect then press lt lt ARPA AA W 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Picture Backlight
22. subject the subject often becomes too dark If you have to record with this lighting use Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct the exposure level to improve the picture see pages 33 and 51 Light from behind e Before zooming think about how to best frame the shot Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures It also increases the battery power consumption e 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 e 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 e Use a wide angle setting for fast moving subjects Note e It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently Lighting 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 Brightness maat Lux Situation Lux Blue sky 100 000 Clear day at noon 100 000 Clear day at 10 am 65 000 Clear day at 3 pm 35 000 2 Cloudy day at noon 32 000 3 Cloudy day at 10 am 25 000 10 000 e Cloudy day one hour after sunrise 2 000 a Clear day one hour before sunset 1 000 2 1 000 Fluorescent light near window 1 000
23. 1 Stereo left and right sound Audio 2 No audio 16 bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels Audio 1 Left sound Audio 2 Right sound 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 the dubbed and original sounds are in mono Audio 1 Original left sound Audio 2 Dubbed sound Note e You can select the 12 bit or 16 bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 31 sounjeo4 pooueapy 68 Advanced Features 69 Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing 2 Press m to pause playback 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 4 Select ca then press on the Operation button Select AUDIO DUB then press The audio dubbing screen appears PLAYBACK SET AUDIO DUB AUDIO W PIC EFFECT PB EFFECT MULTI FRAME y AUDIO DUB 4START 4STOP CANCEL MENU DISPLAY AUDIO1 2 5 Press lt lt to begin audio dubbing Record your narration AUDIO1 2 N AUDIO DUB 4START Y STOP
24. 1 800 BE SHARP What to do to Obtain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Prod uct be sure it is insured and packaged securely TO OBTAIN SUPPLY ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION GO TO QUR WEBSITE AT www sharp usa com
25. 16 bit Audio Recording Mode 31 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 0 0 31 Setting the Digital ZOOM eee 32 Gamma Brightness Compensation e 33 GiM UP aaee aaas e Eaa E REAA AER aE 34 Night Recording Super Cat s Eye ee 27 sounjeo4 pooueapy sounjee njasp suoneJado 91seg uoljesedald seouesajay uoneJado soinjee4 pie elpawuews xipuaddy xii xiii Contents o Useful Features N QUICK Retur Meiera raaa aia asais 36 Edit Scaricare 36 Fade In and Fade Out tierin iiia 37 Wide Screen 16 9 ooococnocnnccncccnocanacnnnnnoncnnnanonnnnnos 38 Still Recording on Tape ooooconccoconoconocononanoninanananos 39 Still Recording Effects cee eee eee 40 Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot 42 Ae Macro Shots Using the Remote Control oooooconccnoconocinocanaccnnon 43 Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control 45 Using the Time Code c oooccoincincccnoconoconoconaninananacinnnon 46 Z S Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual FOCUS itni e aaa 47 Setting the Shutter Speed oooociccinccnoconocinocanacannnos 49 Manual Exposure cooocococccoccnoccnocanancnononanonononcannncnnnan White Balance Lock Digital Picture Effects oooonnnonnnnonocnnnccnarnnnnnons Scene Menu Program AE ooccooccnacccocononcnnncnaninanos 54 Using the Zoom Microphone ocioconocccocncoconocananinonan 55 Windbreak coocc
26. Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way and 20 21 22 23 f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufac turer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder Charging the
27. NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0003 4 Press 1 to set the image To cancel deletion press W PLP du OX tet DELETE 2 ff aF oh ua de y ESA BUTTON 4 e NOT y BUTTON a 5 Press 1 to delete the image 1 24 merr CF Y If you want to delete another image repeat steps 3 to 5 DELETE 1 2 SET 4 BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0003 6 Press m then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Notes The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image see page 80 e You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia card with a write protect seal affixed Caution e Do not turn the power off while deleting an image Deleting All Stored Images 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 1 InCARD VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears MENU DISPLAY 2 Select PLAYBACK SET g SLIDE SHOW CARD PIC EFFECT PROTECT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI ORDER then press on the Operation button Select DELETE ALL then
28. Night Recording e To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback See page 36 Quick Return e To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot See page 42 Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot e To focus on an off centered subject See page 47 Manual Focus To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the camcorder See page 56 Setting the Confirmation Sounds e To enlarge any part of the picture during playback See page 60 Playback Zoom e To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright portion See page 61 Gamma Playback To record still images on a SmartMedia card so that the images may be easily read into a computer See page 74 Card Recording seouesajay uoljesedo Operation References Operation References On screen Display Index For details on the use of each function refer to the page number indicated TAPE CAMERA mode p Ey ENT SET MANUAL SET auro p 31 2 AN WAN FOCUS j P 20 EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED p p PIC EFFECT EXPOSURE pp 20 28 H eae Y PIC EFFECT QK RETURN SCENE MENU P DIS a FA p QK RETURN p DIS t i mE 3 r AUTO RO DGTL ZOOM tap TAPE SPEED 16 9 22 i ES p AUDIO MODE p ZOOM MIC __ p 30min SP p 30 WAN p REMOTE 7 P p 22 SOUND p DEMO MODE
29. OFF in step 4 above Note e Scene settings cannot be used when Night Recording is used or a still image is dis played sounjeo4 pooueapy 54 Advanced Features 55 Advanced Features Camera Recording Using the Zoom Microphone 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 Mounting the Zoom Microphone 1 Align the mounting pin of the zoom microphone with the mounting hole on the camcorder and slide the zoom microphone in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place Mounting hole 2 Turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to secure the zoom microphone Removing the zoom microphone Turn the screw in the opposite direction than when mounting and then pull off the zoom microphone Caution e Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom microphone as this may cause the camcorder or zoom microphone to break down Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is mounted Type of Zoom Microphone modes AUTO The camcorder automatically selects the optimum sound according to the magnifi cation of the zoom lens When the zoom lens is at a wide angle setting the built in micro phone is used to record sounds As the zoom magnification increases the sounds from the zoom microphone and built
30. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time e Use only SHARP model BT L221 or BT L441 battery packs with this camcorder Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion uonesedaldg 10 Preparation 11 Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter battery charger and DC cable Caution e The supplied AC adapter battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Lift up the viewfinder 3 Align the mark on the side of the DC cable connecting plate with the 4 mark on the camcorder and slide the connecting plate down completely until it locks into place DC cable connecting plate amp 4 Lower the viewfinder 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 e The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up and the camcorder is supplied power DC OUT jack POWER indicator To power outlet Note e When the AC adapter battery charger is used to power the camcorder it cannot be used to charge the battery pack Removing the DC cable from th
31. and VCR 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR and begin playback see page 23 Caution Make sure that the camcorder TV VCR and other equipment to be connected have been turned off before you make connections Making connections with any of the components left turned on may cause picture noise or malfunc tion Notes e If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR If your TV or VCR has an S video input socket you can connect it to the S VIDEO socket on the camcorder with a commercially available S video cable e When the camcorder is connected to a TV for playback the picture on the TV screen may flicker if the volume on the camcorder is set to maximum Should this occur turn the volume down see page 23 e Close the jack cover after use About the S video socket S video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma color and luminance brightness components of video signals They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback suoneJado 91seg 24 Basic Operations 25 Basic Operations Playback Video Search The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape Operation button 1 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press or on the Operation button The playback picture fast forwards or reverses AUDIO1 2 2 When you find the
32. angle that allows easy viewing on the on screen picture e The LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Note e You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR Ap Lock button Notes e 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 e Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to see in bright daylight Closing the LCD monitor Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90 position with the screen facing in and fold it into the camcorder until it clicks into place Cautions e Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor e Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until the monitor is completely opened e When closing the LCD monitor do not tilt it otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged e Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD monitor e Do not expose the LCD monitor to shocks e Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen surface e Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing down Notes e Take care not to touch the LCD screen with your fingers as perspiration and dirt will smudge it e Close the LCD monitor completely with the screen facing in when not in use e Use a soft cloth to clean the L
33. ce WF e a AT As y at sy aN F i des ata mpm t A FADE indicator Fade out Using Fade Mode 1 Press the REC START STOP button to Setting Fade Mode begin recording 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA e The picture turns white and the image mode and sound fade in 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears AUTO y e g 12bit FADE iw da i 3 Select i then press on the Operation button Select FADE then press 2 30min SP SET F MINAN FOCUS SS ene eee 2 Press the REC START STOP button at PIC EFFECT i i PEENES the point where you wish to stop OFF recording rra dd ON e The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode 4 Press m or 1 to select ON then fire eh gd press lt lt 12bit FADE ON Y o 3 FADE OUT l 27min SP To cancel Fade mode Select OFF in step 4 in Setting Fade Mode To use Fade Out only 1 During camera recording in TAPE CAMERA mode perform steps 2 to 5 in Setting Fade Mode to display FADE 2 Press the REC START STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording Note e Fade mode is automatically canceled after Fade Out Wide Screen 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
34. delete protected Cancel the protection setting E p 80 12 5 Cannot format Write protect seal is affixed to card Remove write protect seal p 89 SmartMedia card Cassette will not eject Power source is not properly Connect power source properly connected pp 10 11 Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently p 9 Camcorder is recording Stop tape and try again p 20 Viewfinder picture is Viewfinder diopter is not properly Adjust diopter p 18 hard to see adjusted LCD monitor picture is Inappropriate picture adjustments Adjust picture p 64 hard to see Cannot edit to con Audio video or DV cable is not Connect audio video or DV cable e nected video equipment properly connected properly pp 65 67 c o O Remote control does REMOTE menu item is set to Set REMOTE menu item to ON not function OFP pp 43 44 Remote control battery has run Replace remote control batteries down with new ones p 43 Remote control used beyond Use remote control within operating operating range range p 44 ntense daylight falling on Protect remote sensor from camcorder remote sensor exposure to intense daylight p 44 Obstacle between remote control Remove obstacle or use remote and camcorder remote sensor control from different angle p 44 Notes e This unit is equipped with a microprocessor lts performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or inter
35. displayed on the menu screen MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE 3 PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS 8 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To cancel Manual Exposure mode After performing step 4 above select AUTO then press e Notes e Manual Exposure mode will be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter e Manual Exposure cannot be used with Night Recording e When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode press the AUTO ON OFF button White Balance Lock 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 Auto White Balance may not work properly for the following subjects In this case use the white balance lock function e Subjects with one dominant color or subjects against background with one dominant color e Subjects under very bright light source e g video lights e Subjects under light source with red hue e g glow of sunset e Close up images of small objects Note e White Balance Lock cannot be set when the camcorder is in Easy mode or the SUPER CAT S EYE switch is set to ON W B button 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the W B button to display the w
36. e 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 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 140 F or 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 Dispose of used battery packs promptly Do not dispose of them in fire e To protect the terminals put the cover on the battery pack when it is not being used Notes e The battery pack will become warm during charging and use This is not a malfunction e 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 e f the terminals of the battery pack are dirty wipe the terminals with a soft dry cloth xipuaddy 90 Appendix Appendix AC Adapter Battery Charger The AC adapter battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio Prevent flam
37. get a wide field of view Zoom range indicator Power Zoom control The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting e The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control Notes The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 6 feet 1 8 m The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject See page 43 for recording macro shots See page 32 for use of the digital zoom Tips on Recording Positions 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 Put your right hand through the hand strap and place your left hand under the camcorder for support Basic posture Place the viewfinder A eyecup firmly against your eye Place your elbows 2 against your sides lt Balance your weight on both Aa legs R Shooting from a high angle Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward Shooting from a low angle Using the viewfinder Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward Note Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording It will cause noise on the audio track Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is recording in TAPE CAMERA mode an on screen indicator displays the approximate remain
38. in microphone are mixed according to the zoom setting TELE The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distance The built in micro phone is turned off OFF The zoom microphone is turned off The built in microphone is on 1 Mount the zoom microphone to the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 4 Select amp then press on the Opera tion button Select ZOOM MIC then press AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE A 5 Press m or 1 to select the desired zoom microphone mode then press lt 4 e The selected zoom microphone mode is displayed on the menu screen ZOOM MIC AUTO 6 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note e When the camcorder is in Easy mode the Zoom Microphone mode is fixed to AUTO and cannot be selected on the menu screen 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 button until the menu screen appears 3 Select then press on the Opera tion button Select WIND then press AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE E zoom MIC OFF ON 4 Press m or 1 to select ON then press lt 4 WIND ON 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To ca
39. not to scratch the contact area e 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 e Affix the supplied index labels to the index area Do not affix other commercially available labels Use of labels other than those supplied may result in damage to the card Write protect area e Affixing one of the supplied write protect seals to the write protect area will disable recording and erasure of the card making it read only This prevents accidental erasure and recording Removing the seal will once again enable recording and erasure e Affix the supplied write protect seals to the write protect area Do not affix other commer cially available seals Use of seals other than those supplied may result in damage to the card Write protect seals e Affix write protect seals so that they do not stick beyond the write protect area come loose or peel off e f the write protect seal becomes dirty wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth e Do not reuse a write protect seal once it has been affixed and removed Precautions on handling the SmartMedia card e The card is a precision device Do not bend apply excessive pressure subject to shock or drop e Do not store or use in a location subject to a strong electromagnetic field or electronic noise e When not in use store the card in the supplied protective case to pr
40. picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect Type of Digital Picture Effects B W To record in black and white SEPIA To record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph MOSAIC To record a picture divided up into tiles SOLARI To record with enhanced contrast creating a unique artistic image NEGA To record a picture whose blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MENU DISPLAY 3 Select i then press on the Operation button Select PIC EFFECT then press MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE ESENE MENU BAN ADE SEPIA Ok RETURN MOSAIC DIS SOLARI NEGA 4 Press m or 1 to select the desired digital picture effect then press lt lt e The selected digital picture effect is displayed on the menu screen ol ROP H AB W 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To cancel the digital picture effect Select OFF in step 4 above Note e Digital picture effects cannot be used when a still image is displayed Scene Menu Program AE You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best res
41. return function press to select STOP then press lt lt e If the cassette has been removed since the last recording or if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded the quick return function cannot be used Edit Search 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 Operation button mb Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA G a 3 When you find the point where you want to begin recording release the button 2 In Recording Standby mode press and hold down forward edit search or e reverse edit search on the Operation button Notes e The sound is off during search e Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback and reverse edit search at 5 5 times the normal playback speed e Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search s91n e94 njasn 36 Useful Features 37 Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The fade function allows you to gradually bring e FADE is displayed the image and sound in or out at the beginning 5 or end of a scene for creating scene transi AUTO En es tions This is especially effective for indicating a DISPLAY 1 et dramatic change in scenery F A A el Fade in FADE
42. screen picture of the previous or next image by pressing lt lt or To return to a thumbnail of the images press E Note Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image the resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording soinjes4 pie epa yews 78 SmartMedia Card Features SmartMedia Card Features Playback Slide Show Playback 5 Press m Beginning from the image selected in It is possible to automatically play back Step 2 the recorded images ie be consecutive still images recorded ona displayed in full screen one after SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds another in order of recording This is useful when confirming the data E A recorded on a SmartMedia card a DE Suou can E A Lael 1 Set the camcorder to CARD VCR mode ES CR MED 2 Press lt lt or gt gt to select the image from SY fe Fe pe o which you want to begin slide show A el A playback ap iW A tis y 4 e CANCEL Y BUTTON 1 s 3 After playing back all the images on the E HA l a h SmartMedia card once Slide Show Playback automatically stops turn off the menu screen then press m 2 m NORMAL to display a thumbnail of images 100 0003 6 1 6 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to 1 To stop Slide Show Playback 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears During slid
43. source equip ment with the supplied audio video cable as shown Recording To S VIDEO socket es Yellow To VIDEO jack White To AUDIO L jack Red To AUDIO R jack i S video cable commercially available e Audio video cable supplied Yellow To video output jack Playback VCR TV with monitor output MEA Video disc player Notes 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 the source equipment has an S video input socket you can use a commercially available S video cable for the video connection The yellow video plug does not need to be connected to the VCR To Record from an External Source 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode 2 Begin playback on the source equipment connected to the camcorder e Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is being properly received 3 Press the REC START STOP button on the camcorder The camcorder enters the Recording Standby mode 4 Press m on the Operation button to begin recording Notes To pause recording press 1 Press 1 again to resume recording To operate by remote control perform steps 1 and 2 above and press the TAPE REC START STOP button then press the PAUSE STILL button 1 If NO SIGNAL i
44. tape e Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks To protect recordings against acciden tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the SAVE position Erasure protect tab To record over a previously recorded tape slide the protect tab to the REC position Copyright Protection 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 However these recordings cannot be output to a TV or an external monitor Ifyou 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 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED xipuaddy 88 Appendix Appendix SmartMedia Card Contact area Write protect area Index area SHARP 0 ojolojo Write protect seals Index labels Contact area e The contact area shows hardware connec tions e Be careful
45. the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16 9 Wide screen Normal screen 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select ce then press on the Operation button Select 16 9 then press 2 AMERA SET PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF DGTL ZOOM TAPE SPEED OFF ON C a 4 Press m or 1 to select ON then press lt 4 TOON 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked To return to normal screen Select OFF in step 4 above Notes e You can only use the wide screen function when the camcorder is in TAPE CAMERA mode e Each frame picture will not be displayed in Wide Screen mode when a still recording effect is set during Wide Screen mode s91n e94 njasn 38 Useful Features 39 Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording on Tape You can record still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes Type of Still Recording modes SNAP A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds STILL A continuous still image is recorded Selecting Still Recording Mode 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select ce then press on the Ope
46. the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negli
47. the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected GAMMA BRIGHTER button In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once e GAMMA appears indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working ENVIE BRIGHTER To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again e The indicator appears GAMMA GAMMA BRIGHTER Note e When the indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears Gain up To obtain a brighter picture When you are recording in a dark or poorly Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again one y e The DT indi illuminated location LIGHT is displayed on 7 asi as the screen Use the gain up function to record a brighter picture camma BRIGHTER AUTO Note e At locations where lighting is adequate LIGHT will not appear The gain up function cannot be used in this case GAMMA BRIGHTER button To cancel the gain up function Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears Notes e Some picture noise appears in Gain up mode The picture noise increases when the DI In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode indicator is displayed press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once y nth ndicatorisdisni e GAMMA appears indicating that the ga
48. 12bit FOCUS SP SET 4 BUTTON yes y MANUAL MF 12bit FOCUS AAUTO y SET SP SET 4 BUTTON yes MANUAL SET AUENA aM ANU AL SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS 9 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e MF is displayed MENU DISPLAY Manual focus indicator i MANUAL MF 12bit 30min SP yes To cancel Manual Focus mode After performing step 4 above select AUTO then press lt lt Notes e 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 e If the lens is dirty or fogged the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus e When MF is displayed you can manually adjust the focus by pressing Mor 11 even if the focus setting screen is not displayed e When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode press the AUTO ON OFF button sounjes4 p9dUBAPY 48 Advanced Features 49 Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter 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 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAME
49. 18 LCD monitor p 19 Power source PUSH release LCD monitor button pp 10 11 OPEN release 4 E button p 19 N 5 i Power source mounting surface pp 10 11 Lithium battery compartment door Shoulder strap loop p 17 p 13 Card slot cover Tripod socket saguaJajay uoljesedo Operation References Operation References Right view 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 houl pp 24 65 66 Shoulder strap loop p 17 E i 4 4 E AUDIO L jack Q pp 24 65 66 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch pp 26 27 AUDIO R jack pp 24 65 66 RECord START STOP button J p 20 ack cover pp 24 65 66 Cassette compartment door p 12 Cassette compartment door release p 12 PC connection jack p 71 p 23 Jack cover pp 23 67 71 Hand strap p 17 Speaker p 23 Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorders features gt e To record the subject with higher quality audio See page 31 Selecting the 16 bit Audio Recording Mode e To record powerful close up images See page 32 Setting the Digital Zoom e To record a backlit subject See page 33 Gamma Brightness Compensation or page 51 Manual Exposure e To record subjects at night e g a nocturnal animal See page 35
50. AMERA mode the still image of the subject will be recorded with the selected effect Omit step 3 3 Press the REC START STOP button e The still image of the subject will be recorded on tape To cancel the still image in TAPE CAMERA mode In SNAP mode press the STILL button while the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode In STILL mode press the STILL button Notes e Still recording effects can also be used during recording on tape by pressing the STILL button e If you use PHOTO SHOT during recording on tape the visual effects of a camera shutter closing are recorded e You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the SOUND menu item to OFF see page 56 e The picture quality in Still Recording Effects mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures s91n e94 njasp 40 Useful Features 41 Useful Features Camera Recording Using P IN P mode 1 Perform the steps in Selecting a still recording effect to select P IN P see page 40 2 in Recording Standby mode press the STILL button e An inset image of the subject is displayed e To change the position of the inset image press lt lt or on the Opera tion button The inset image moves as shown below 3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the inset subject 4 Press to freeze the inset image M N Note Q e Pressing 11 lt
51. Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter battery charger and insert the AC plug into a power outlet 2 Align the Y mark on the battery pack with the A mark on the charger and guide the battery into the groove Pressing the battery slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 until it locks into place Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Lift up the viewfinder 3 Align the mark on the side of the battery pack with the mark on the camcorder and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place Turning the Power on Media Selection switch Power switch To use the camera recording functions hold down the Lock CAMERA Lock button To use the playback and editing functions hold down the Lock A button and set the Power switch to md Y ane VCR Lock button Switching the Media To use a mini DV cassette for gt recording and playing back Gym images set the Media Selection AD TA switch to TAPE To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still MIO CARD e e TAPE images set the Media Selection switch to CARD Turning the Power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Attach the power source to the 1 Make sure that the power s
52. C adapter If the AC adapter is misplaced or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK needs to be replaced obtain the MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO same type of adapter from a SHARP WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT service center of your dealer PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environ mental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica tions 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guara
53. CD screen Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Before you start recording perform the operations described on pages 9 through 19 to prepare your camcorder for recording Media Selection switch Power switch y REC START STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap and lift up the viewfinder 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE Gum CARD e e TAPE 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder The camcorder is now ready to record Recording Standby mode Auto mode indicator AUT O RT PAUSE Lock button Note If MANUAL is displayed at this time press the AUTO ON OFF button to set the camcorder to Auto mode 4 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording Lo REC A s ed To pause recording Press the REC START STOP button again Recording pauses and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode E N PAUSE y 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
54. EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS Indicators on a AUTO ge 12bit 30min SP Note e The warning indicators and some other indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the MENU DISPLAY button Operation button The Operation button is used to select and set the various menu settings by pressing gt 11 0 m or 9 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 User mode Auto mode AUTO Lets you adjust all menu settings except manual settings Manual mode MANUAL Lets you adjust all settings including the following manual settings MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE Easy mode EASY Lets you aajust only the following basic menu settings FADE QK RETURN PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF WIND SOUND DISPLAY SELF TIMER REC MODE Media Selection switch Power switch AUTO ON OFF button 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD C CARD e e TAPI 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA e The user mode indicator is displayed yes AUTO User mode indicator Lock button 3 Press the AUTO ON OFF button e Each time you press the AUTO ON OFF button the user mode changes between Auto mode and Manual mode e To select Easy mode hold down the AUTO ON OFF b
55. LL L p ds PRI orne l p Perrin OTHERS p aan REMOTE 1_ SOUND P BACKL GHT p 78 VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET DISPLAY Note e See pages 26 to 29 for the procedure to display the desired screen seouesajay uoneJado Operation References 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 INSERT TX There is no video cassette in the camcorder A CASSETTE 96 Insert a cassette see page 12 EJECT THE EJECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be CASSETTE CASSETTE removed see page 12 uva The erasure protect tab on the video cassette EOS PROTECT TAB has been slid to the record protect position 5 ceri ll preventing recording see page 88 THE TAPE AS The tape is about to end Prepare a new ENDS SOON TAPE END cassette see page 12 CHANGE THE TAPE END The tape has reached the end Replace it with a CASSETTE new cassette see page 12 BATTERY IS XX 4 The battery is almost depleted Replace it with a TOO LOW AR fully charged battery pack see page 10 Dew has formed inside the camcorder Wait for taxes a few hours until the dew disappears see DEW DEW page 91 ot ee About 10 seconds after this warning appears the camcorder au
56. OR e MEMORY CARD READ ERROR CANNOT STORE DATA Cautions Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all images on the card including the delete protected images Be sure to copy important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card see pages 71 and 72 Do not remove the power source during formatting as this may cause damage to the camcorder or SmartMedia card It is recom mended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply 1 Insert a SmartMedia card to be format ted into the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears MANUAL_ SET CAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU SELF TIMER DIS g CARD MENU DISPLAY 4 Select FTC then press on the Operation button Select FORMAT then press 2 to display the format screen DEMO MODE LANGUAGE y FORMAT ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED YES A BUTTON NO Y BUTTON To cancel formatting press W 5 Press m to begin formatting M ALL DATA WILL K N BE ERASED CA YES A BUTTON 5 NO Y BUTTON SOUND DEMO MODE LANGUAGE 6 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Notes The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use Use this camcorder to format a SmartMedia card The camcorder may not r
57. Open the LCD monitor Removing a SmartMedia Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow Notes The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use e Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot cover as the camcorder may not record the still image properly 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below and push it in as far as it will go Soe Chipped corner Z2 SmartMedia Card Features 73 Card Recording 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 Media Selection switch Power switch 1 Insert a SmartMedia card into the camcorder 2 Remove the lens cap and lift up the viewfinder 3 Set the Media Selection 4 switch to CARD Gu 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder Number of shots taken 10 90 Number of shots remaining Lock button 5 Perform steps in Selecting a still recording effect to select the desired still recording effect see page 40 6 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire 7 Press the STILL button to begin recording The indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia car
58. Pulse E Grabaci n con tarjeta 1 2 Aseg rese de que se encuentre insertado una tarjeta SmartMedia Quite la tapa del objetivo y levante el visor Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en CARD mm CARD e e T Mantenga pulsado el bot n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA Bot n de bloqueo Pulse el bot n STILL para iniciar la grabaci n zt p E AUTO SQ CARDS 10 90 Reproduccion de tarjeta Pulse el bot n 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 Bot n de abertura del monitor LCD OPEN Ajuste el monitor LCD con un ngulo que permita ver f cilmente las im genes de la pantalla Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en CARD MIT AB Bot n de bloqueo Mantenga pulsado el bot n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci n en VCR Pulse lt lt o del bot n de operaci n para mover el cuadro de selecci n hasta la imagen deseada Cuadro de selecci n gt 11 Pulse u a 100 po CARD J Mp ES En i EY Val ER pa eae e lei att adh i Ha Y a emir 100 101 Visualizaciones en pantalla en espanol Cuando se selecciona ESPA OL como idioma de la visualizaci n en pantalla aparecen las siguientes vis
59. RA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the AUTO ON OFF button to select Manual mode 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 4 Select sf then press on the Operation button Select SHUT SPEED then press SET MANUAL a EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS 5 Press lt lt to display the shutter speed setting screen q MANUAL re 12bit ES SHUT SPEED 10000 A CGF v autol AUTO SP SET 4 BUTTON Shutter speed indicator Shutter speed 10000 1 10 000 sec 4000 1 4 000 sec 2000 1 2 000 sec 1000 1 1 000 sec 500 1 500 sec 250 1 250 sec 100 1 100 sec 60 1 60 sec AUTO Variable 6 Press m or 1 to select the desired shutter speed then press lt lt 2 e The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen MANUAL yes 12bit SHUT SPEED 10000 A v 2000 AUTO SP SET 4 BUTTON y MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED PATI EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS 7 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode After performing step 4 above select AUTO then press e Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed he darker the picture becomes Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light Si
60. RMAL and BRIGHT depending on the ambient lighting 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 soinjes4 psoueApy 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note When the color or tint is adjusted the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the color and tint settings unless it is necessary These adjustments only affect the monitor picture not the recorded image 64 Advanced Features 65 Advanced Features Playback 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 Yellow To video input jack White To audio input L jack Recording Yellow To VIDEO jack White To AUDIO L jack Red To AUDIO R jack Playback Notes If your VCR has only one audio input jack use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR If your VCR has an S video input socket you can use a commercially available S video cable for the video con
61. RTE EXPOSITION MENU IMAGE MENU SCENE RETARDAT DIS g R CARTE NORMAL Mode CARD VCR Mode facile FACILE RETARDAT MODE ENREG SON AFF I CHAGE i 2 1 2 NORMAL 100 0006 REGLE LECT PRES DIAPO MENU IMAGE PROTGER EFFACER EFFACER TT ORD IMPRES g CARTE L REGL MANUELI FOCUS MAN VIT OBTUR EXPOS TION MENU IMAGE MENU SCENE RETARDAT DIS REGL CAMERA MODE ENREG EFF INSTAN ZOOM NUM DIVERS TELECOM FORMAT SON MODE DEMO LANGUE R LCD VISEUR RETROECLAI LUMIN LCD COULEURLCD TEINTE LCD LUM VISEUR REGL HORLOGE AFFICHAGE ZONE HEURE ETE REGLAGE 12H 24H REGLE LECT ORD IMPRES DIVERS TELECOM SON R LCD VI SEURI RETROECLAI LUM VISEUR REGL HORLOGE AFFICHAGE 104 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product
62. Remove the PROTECTED write protect seal to record images on the card see page 89 DATA You are trying to delete a protected image Cancel the protection PROTECTED setting see page 80 MEMORY CARD The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder Format the READ ERROR card to use it with this camcorder see page 77 CANNOT The SmartMedia card cannot record any data due to a problem with STORE DATA the card or data on the card Replace the SmartMedia card see page 73 Note e gt indicates a flashing display saguaJajay uoneJado Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter battery charger before use Note e Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter battery charger when charging the battery pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter battery charger and insert the AC plug into a power outlet e The POWER indicator lights up POWER indicator a To power outlet E 2 Align the Y mark on the battery pack with the A mark on the charger and guide the battery into the groove Pressing the battery slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place e The CHARGE indicator lights up CHARGE indicator e The CHARGE indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged 3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and remove it
63. Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE CUT CAI PE Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR Lock button Press lt lt or on the Operation button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point AUDIO1 2 lt lt 6 Press 1 to begin playback aE AUDIO1 2 Power Zoom control E To stop playback Press E Card Recording 1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted 2 Remove the lens cap and lift up the viewfinder 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD Gi 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA Lock button 5 Press the STILL button to begin recording g AUTO A CARDS 10 90 NORMAL 100 0003 6 Press m y a 100 00036 1 CARD Card Playback Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body LCD monitor OPEN release button Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allows easy viewing on the on screen picture Set the Media Selection K switch to CARD n RD e e TAI Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR Lock button Press lt lt or on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image Selection Frame ad 1 2 iw viii Supplied Accessories AC adapter Batt
64. VL WD450U VL WD650U mponant For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit Please retain this information Model No Serial No seouasajay uoneJado uonesedaid wo D e o O D o 5 a sounjeo4 peoueapy s91n e94 njosn soinjee4 pieg elpaywuews xipuaddy 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 for Consumers in the U S WARNING To REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE CAUTION PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON DO NOT OPEN NEL This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit CAUTION CAUTION applies to the supplied A
65. a humid room a oe oes PD P e How to prevent trouble due to dew formation When using the camcorder in a place where dew formation is likely to occur allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour For example when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing place it in a plastic bag Plastic bag 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room e Dew warning feature If dew forms the word DEW flashes on the screen and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds If DEW flashes remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimate to the surrounding temperature To use the camcorder again turn on the power after waiting for a few hours Be sure that DEW has disappeared 3 Do not insert a cassette while DEW is flashing this may result in damage to the tape 4 Since dew forms gradually it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages Dirty Video Heads 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 If the video heads become clogged the indicator appears on the screen Con
66. bbed audio 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select ca then press on the Operation button Select AUDIO then press PLAYBACK SET W PIC EFFECT 1 PB EFFECT 2 MULTI FRAME 4 Press m or m to select the desired audio playback mode then press lt 4 AUDIO ie 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The selected audio playback mode indicator is displayed MENU DISPLAY AUDIO1 2 gt Audio playback mode indicator Note e The audio playback mode indicator AUDIO is displayed in different colors depending on the recording mode 12 or 16 bit used for the recording being played back A white display indicates 12 bit recording mode and a green display 16 bit recording mode sounjeo4 peoueapy 70 Advanced Features 71 Advanced Features Playback Configuring Software for PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE VCR mode or still images in TAPE CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software System Requirements IBM PC AT or compatible with Intel Pentium 133 MHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 95B Windows 95C Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me operating system 32 MB or more of RAM 9 MB minimum of available hard dis
67. before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manu facturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force e and uneven surfaces may cause the product pa and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheat ing and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the 11 12 13 14 product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such
68. bierta de la ranura de tarjeta 98 99 Gu a de operaci n r pida en espa ol Grabaci n f cil con la videoc mara en una cinta 1 Aseg rese de que se encuentre insertado un casete 2 Quite la tapa del objetivo y levante el visor 3 Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en TAPE CAT p s 4 Mantenga pulsado el bot n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA Bot n de bloqueo 5 Pulse el bot n REC START STOP para iniciar la grabaci n Empleo del zoom Pulse el control del zoom motorizado hacia el lado de la T telefoto o el lado de la W granangular Control del zoom motorizado Cmn RD TAPE Reproducci n de cinta 1 Pulse el bot n 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 Bot n de abertura del monitor LCD OPEN 2 Ajuste el monitor LCD con un ngulo que permita ver f cilmente las im genes de la pantalla 3 Ponga el conmutador gt selector de medio en TAPE u 4 Mantenga pulsado el bot n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci n en VCR Bot n de bloqueo 5 Pulse o del bot n de operaci n para rebobinar o avanzar r pidamente la cinta hasta el punto deseado AUDIO1 2 lt lt 6 Pulse 1 para iniciar la reproducci n i Q Para detener la reproducci n AUDIO1 2 gt
69. bove Note e When using Audio Dubbing with 16 bit audio recordings both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono see page 68 Digital Image Stabilization DIS The digital image stabilization DIS function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close up shots O DIS indicator AUTO Note e The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking Turning Off the DIS Function 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 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select i then press on the Operation button Select DIS then press 2 MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN O O OFF 4 Press m or 1 to select OFF then press lt 4 PI o FF 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The amp indicator is turned off To return to DIS mode Select ON in step 4 above Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges 1 26 x optical zoom 26 50x digital zoom 26 100 x digital zoom or 26 780 x dig
70. cks into place e A confirmation sound is made and the cassette holder retracts automatically mark uonesedaidg 4 wait for the cassette holder to fully retract Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above then take out the cassette Cautions e Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting e Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder e Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the mark to close it e Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette It may damage the tape e Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time e 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 e Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door Notes e 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 e See page 88 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder 12 Preparation Installing the Lithium Memory 5 Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into Battery Installing the Lithium Batte
71. d and AUTO 10 90 Notes e Recording under insufficient lighting may result in blurred images It is recommended that you use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated subjects e 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 color hue in the image Caution Do not turn the power off while the indicator is flashing in step 6 s91n e94 Pied epa News 74 SmartMedia Card Features SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Selecting the Picture Resolution The picture quality of still images recorded on the SmartMedia card depends on the resolu tion setting Select the appropriate setting to match the purpose of recording Type of resolution settings NORMAL Records images with standard picture quality FINE Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with a lower number of recordable images ECONOMY Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality Approximate number of recordable images for each resolution setting Capacity of Resolution setting SmartMedia card NORMAL FINE ECONOMY 8 MB 104 65 195 16 MB 211 132 395 32 MB 424 265 795 64 MB 849 531 1 592 Note The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of resolution settings bei
72. desired scene press gt 1 to return to normal playback Notes The sound is off during search Some picture noise appears during search This is not a malfunction Still The still function makes it possible to pause playback in TAPE VCR mode Operation button During playback in TAPE VCR mode press 1 on the Operation button ee AUDIO1 2 ll To return to normal playback press 11 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 Useful Features 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 Camcorder modes TAPE CAMERA mode For recording motion and still images on tapes 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 19 CAMERA mp y Lock button TAPE VCR mode For playing back or editing motion and still images recorded on tapes 1 Set the Media Selection itch to TAPE eee coo CW 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR Lock button CARD CAMERA mode For recordin
73. due to lightning and power line surges 15 16 17 18 19 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located 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 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product 7 through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi tions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d
74. e camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above Press the power source PUSH release button and slide the connecting plate up and take it out Power source PUSH release button Cautions e BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia card rendering it unreadble and unwritable e Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door e A confirmation sound is made and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically Cassette compartment door release Note e If the hand strap is pulled too tight it can obstruct the opening of the cassette compartment door and the cassette holder may be unable to extend Should this occur loosen the hand strap and open the cassette compartment door completely 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards Erasure protect tab 3 Press the mark gently until the cassette holder cli
75. e exe German ar405deu exe Italian ar405ita exe Korean ar405kor exe Portugese Brazilian ar405por exe Spanish Castilian ar405esl exe Swedish ar405swe exe 1 Insert the CD ROM of the Video Capture Software into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click on the My Computer icon 1 Insert the CD ROM of the Video Capture Software into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click on the My Computer icon 3 Double click on the CD ROM drive icon 4 Double click on the Manual folder 5 Double click on the PDF file of the desired language version Adobe Acrobat Reader launches and the selected PDF manual opens Note If the PDF file does not open Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be properly installed Refer to the steps of Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader to check the installation procedure Printing the PDF Manual Print out the PDF manual so that you can consult it whenever necessary 1 Open the PDF manual 2 Select Print in the File menu Note The menu expressions such as Print and File may vary according to the language version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on the PC 3 Select your print settings then click OK sounjeo4 pooueapy 72 SmariMedia Card Features Camera Recording Inserting and Removing a 5 Close the card slot cover SmartMedia Card g Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2
76. e show playback press m then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen 4 Select then press on the Operation button Select SLIDE SHOW then press PLAYBACK SET SLIDE SHOW 2 PIC EFFECT PROTECT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI ORDER y A 1 W J4 ACARD gt A START a BUTTON CANCEL Y BUTTON Delete protection 4 Press u to set the protection The n indicator appears It is possible to prevent your important images Delete protection indicator recorded on the SmartMedia card from being accidentally erased 1 InCARD VCR mode press the MENU yan DISPLAY button until the menu screen EJ appears 2 Select then press on the AN BUTTON NORMAL Operation button Select PROTECT END _L BUTTON 100 0004 1 then press 2 0 p 2 If you want to protect another image g repeat steps 3 and 4 ESLIDE SHOW CARD PIC EFFECT PROTECT 5 Press m then press the MENU pE ETE Tai DISPLAY button to turn off the menu PRI ORDER screen To cancel the protection setting 1 Select the image for which the protec y tion setting is to be canceled in step 3 above 1 2 34 AE A mn Sa 6 Cu 4 67 Pop iBall ESA PROTECT 1 2 protect SET a BUTTON NORMAL SET ta BUTTON NORMAL END vw BUTTON
77. ecognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment You cannot format a SmartMedia card with a write protect seal affixed SmariMedia Card Features Playback Card Playback 4 Press lt lt or on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the Itis possible to play back and view still images desired Image recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD Each time you press lt lt or the monitor selection frame moves backward or forward Media Selection switch Selection frame E y le E I Power switch Operation button 1 2 F NORMAL 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the 100 0003 angle Notes 2 Set the Media Selection e You can display a thumbnail of the previous or next 6 images by pressing lt lt or gt gt when the selection frame is on the image at the top left or bottom right e Holding down lt lt or increases the speed of motion of the selection frame switch to CARD CAR TAPE 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR The images recorded on the 5 p A ress M SmartMedia card are displayed in a E gt a x 7 thumbnail format ers image is displayed in full Total thumbnail pages El E 3 ILR EA Lock button a NORMAL 100 0006 Image number Available Operations during Full Page number screen Display e You can display the full
78. ed Images oooncconncnnccnoconocccananns 82 Print Orde mico ic 83 Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer cooccccoccconcccconcconcnnnnoncnnancnnnnnn nana ccnnncnos 85 N a Appendix Useful Information cee cece eects eeeeteneeeeees 86 Demonstration Mode s 93 Before Requesting Service ooooconnccnnnnnnnnccionncannna 94 Specifications esseseseessrsoseeseresssserrseensssasrsreressesse 96 N e Gu a de operaci n r pida en espa Ol coooocinocccnocccconccconcccnnnncnnnnnnannn non na nano ncnnannnnnno e Visualizaciones en pantalla en espa ol Affichages sur cran en fran ais oooconcninnononnnccnnonononanoncnonononcn conc cnn ncnn cnn ncnn nana sounjeo4 pooueapy sounjea njesp suoneJado 91seg uoljesedaid seouesajay uoneJado soinjee4 pie eIpeywuews xipuaddy xiv Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part refer to the page number indicated in brackets GAMMA BRIGHTER button pp 33 34 61 W B White Balance button p 52 AUTO ON OFF button IR Infrared LIGHT button p 35 p 28 SUPER CAT S EYE switch p 35 Operation button p 27 Infrared light transmitter p 35 Remote sensor peas MENU DISPLAY button p 27 Stereo microphone 68 p 68 Media Selection switch TAPE CARD selection switch p 26 Viewfinder p 18 Zoom microphone mounting hole p 55 Diopter adjustment p
79. ed PC connect ing cable itis possible to directly transfer still images on the SmartMedia card by using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a SmartMedia card as shown below eS DCM e Folder of still images L 53 100SHARP Sub folder of stil images Serial number 100 to 999 _ DVC00001 JPG lt Still image _ Dvco0002 uPG Adapters for the SmartMedia Card To floppy Via a floppy disk drive disk adapter NX lt Via a PC amp To PC card adapter slot Notes Be careful when using a floppy disk adapter as it is possible to write and erase data even when a write protect seal is affixed to the SmartMedia card Remove the write protect seal from the SmartMedia card before inserting the card to a PC card adapter For details see the operation manuals of the computer floppy disk adapter and PC card adapter Appendix Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting e 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 Position the subject in Focus manually when you the center need to position the subject off center see pages 47 and 48 e Avoid backlit subjects For the best picture shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the
80. ery pac battery charger Power cord DC cable BTL221U UADP 0321TAZZ QACCD0031 TAPZ QCNW 1957TAZZ Audio video cable Remote control AA battery for CR2025 type RCA type RRMCG0100TASA remote control x 2 lithium battery QCNW 2016TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA 3 3 Vtype 8 MB SmartMedia card Shoulder strap UBNDS0010TASA SmartMedia card protective case PixLab Video Capture Software Lite Version CDSKAO059TA01 Zoom microphone RMICCOO98TAZZ PC connecting cable QCNW 2022TAZZ Windscreen The part numbers for the AC adapter battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U S and Latin America If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas the part numbers may be different Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the supplied AC adapter battery charger and battery pack Including 2 index labels and 4 write protect seals Optional Accessories Standard life Extended life battery pack battery pack Zoom microphone BT L221U BT L441 U VR 5MCN Note The listed model names are for U S accessories For optional and additional accessories contact your local dealer call the Sharp Accesso ries and Supply Center at 1 800 642 2122 or visit SHARP s website http www sharp usa com xi Precautions When the camcorder is not in use reme
81. es stable images with a high signal to noise ratio e PCM digital recording PCM digital recording gives you high quality stereo sound that puts you in the middle of the action The DV trademark can only be used on digital VCR products which have been evaluated and have met the specifications set by the HD Digital VCR Conference for Standardization of Consumer Use Digital VCR Formats This product incorporates copyright protec tion 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 engineering or disas sembly is prohibited DV and conventional video cassette tapes 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 Y mark DV cassette Mini DV cassette a 8 mm VHS and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback or recording with this camcorder 8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette X iG Note e This camcorder reproduces the highest pict
82. event damage rom static electricity Do not put the card in your pocket or other unprotected location as it may break due to pressure applied when you sit Do not store or use in an environment subject o high temperature humidity lots of dust or corrosion e Do not expose the card to fire The card has a life expectancy After a long period of use the card will become incapable of recording new information Do not remove the card from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder power while recording or erasing data as this may result in accidental erasure of data or damage to the card e Remove the write protect seal if any before attaching a card to a commercially available PC card adapter e Be careful when operating using a commer cially available floppy disk adapter as it is possible to write and erase data even when a write protect seal is affixed to the card e Always format cards on this camcorder This camcorder may not recognize the data on cards formatted on your computer Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium ion type battery pack Charging e Charge the battery pack immediately or a day before use The battery pack gradually self discharges even if stored in a fully charged state e Charge the battery pack between 50 F and 86 F 10 C and 30 C e Fully charge the battery pack Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use e Refresh discharging befo
83. ference If this should happen turn off the power and disconnect the uni from any power sources including the lithium battery etc Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation e f the characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor appear to malfunction disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery then reconnect the power source insert the lithium battery and turn the power on again The characters should be normal Set the date and time then resume operation Specifications Camcorder Signal System Recording 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 Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Dimensions approx Weight approx AC Adapter Battery Charger UADP 0321TAZZ Power Requirement DC Output Power Consumption Dimensions approx Weight approx NTSC standard 2 rotary heads helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes DVM60 LP mode SP mode 18 812 mm second LP mode 12 555 mm second Ya 6 4 mm effective size 4 5 mm CCD image sensor with approx 460 000 pixels including optical black 26x optical 780 x digital po
84. g still images on SmartMedia cards 1 Set the Media Selection 4 itch to CARD SWIS A 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to E CAMERA Al y Lock button CARD VCR mode For playing back still images recorded on SmartMedia cards 1 Set the Media Selection 4 itch to CARD SMIG o CW 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR o i E Lock button Caution e Do not change the camcorder mode by operating he Media Selection switch during recording or playback as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card s9 n e94 njesp 26 Useful Features 27 Useful Features 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 Power switch Operation button Power switch To turn the power on hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR y Lock button To turn the power off set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Dor l Topey 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 MENU DISPLAY Example Indicators off AUTO ge Menu screen MANUAL SET CA FOCUS a SHUT SPEED
85. gence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number amp Description VL WD450U VL WD650U Camcorder Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product One 1 year parts and ninety 90 days labor from date of pur chase except for the rechargeable battery incorporated in this Prod uct which is warranted for thirty 30 days from date of purchase Additional Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Disk Media supplied with this Product is warranted for replacement only and limited to ninety 90 days from date of purchase Non rechargeable batteries are excluded from warranty coverage Where to Obtain Service From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at
86. hite balance lock screen AUTO e WHITE BAL W B SET MENU DISPLAY 3 Aim the lens at a white object e Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to set the white balance lock e W B LOCK flashes during the locking procedure To cancel the locking proce dure press the MENU DISPLAY button while W B LOCK flashes Q 00 MENU vs LOC DISPLAY MANUAL qe W B LOCK 5 Press the W B button to turn off the white balance lock screen e W B LOCK is displayed MANUAL gel wa W B LOCK 12bit 30min SP To cancel White Balance Lock 1 Press the W B button then press the MENU DISPLAY button e W B LOCK changes to WHITE BAL S9 n 894 p9dUBAPY 2 Press the W B button to turn off the white balance lock screen Notes e If the light source changes or if you move from indoors to outdoors or vice versa when recording with the white balance locked the white balance may shift Reset the white balance e Do not move the camcorder while W B LOCK is flashing in step 4 e If W B LOCK does not stop flashing in step 4 press the MENU DISPLAY button to cancel the locking procedure and repeat step 4 e White Balance Lock will be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter 52 Advanced Features 53 Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture Effects These digital
87. ible to directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia card to a PC see page 85 To edit still images transferred with the Video Capture Software use a commercially available image editing 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 Readme folder of the Video Capture Software CD ROM Select the Readme text file you prefer The letters between Readme and txt define the language for example en in Readmeen txt stands for English etc Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later is required for viewing the PDF manual of the Video Capture Software If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your PC perform steps below to install one Language File name Chinese Simplified ar40chs exe Chinese Traditional ar405cht exe Double click on the CD ROM drive icon 4 Double click on the Acroread folder 5 Double click on the desired language version 6 Follow the instructions as they appear on the PC monitor until the installation is complete 7 Restart the PC Opening the PDF Manual Dutch ar405dut exe English ar405eng exe French ar405fr
88. idity You can use your camcorder at 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 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 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 mildew to form to keep the unit ina well ventilated location Some small portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder Be sure to use only a strong stable tripod When using your camcorder in a cold environment the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on This is not a malfunc tion To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold wrap it in a thick cloth a blanket etc Contents o Operation References Part NA MeS tilda Quick Reference List On screen Display Index Warning Indicators ooonionincnnncnnnnnnnnoconncnnarnnanananano a N Preparation Charging the Battery Pack oooooonncnnccncnoccnccncanncannna 9 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting and Re
89. ill Recording Effects PHOTO SHOT A still picture is recorded ollowing the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing 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 6 FRAMES A still picture is recorded at intervals of 1 10 of a second using a 16 frame picture _ Selecting a still recording effect 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select ce then press on the Operation button Note e In TAPE CAMERA mode select the desired still recording mode see page 39 4 Press m or 1 to select SNAP EFF then press MERA SET PHOTO SNAP OFF DGTL ZOOM PHOTO SHOT TAPE SPEED P IN P 16 9 9 FRAMES 16 FRAMES CAI o 5 Press m or 1 to select the desired still recording effect then press lt lt Sl PHOTO SHOT 6 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Using PHOTO SHOT 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES mode 1 Perform the steps in Selecting a still recording effect to select PHOTO SHOT 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES 2 In Recording Standby mode press the STILL button e In TAPE CAMERA mode a still image of the subject is displayed with the selected effect Perform step 3 e In CARD C
90. in up a e AE E E function is now working that exhibits a lot of movement e Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the R manual exposure function see page 51 ENTS BRIGHTER y GAMMA LIGHT AUTO N s n e 4 njasp 34 Useful Features 35 Useful Features Camera Recording Night Recording Super Cat s Eye 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 Note e Use Night Recording when LIGHT is displayed Do not use in a bright location such as outdoors in broad daylight SUPER CAT S EYE switch IR LIGHT button Infrared light transmitter In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode set the SUPER CAT S EYE switch to ON e SUPER CAT S EYE appears and the picture becomes brighter SUPER CAT S EYE OFF e e ON To obtain a brighter picture Press the IR LIGHT button e SUPER CAT S EYE changes to IR LIGHT and the camcorder emits infrared light from the transmitter e The picture becomes monochrome To cancel Night Recording Set the SUPER CAT S EYE switch to OFF Notes e The picture will turn white if you use Night Recording in a bright location e The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly when using Night Recording In such cases use the manual focus function
91. ing tape time in minutes During camera recording in TAPE CAMERA mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator ap pears Remaining recording time indicator To turn off the indicator press the MENU DISPLAY button again Notes 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 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 y Less than 1 min SABE EN CHANGE THE CASSETTE The tape has reached y the end TAPE END Remaining Battery Power Display 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 If the battery power becomes very low a warning indicator will appear Replace the battery pack w 2 o o E a Green Remaining battery power indicator LA roo BATTERY IS dice as Warning indicator AS H Notes Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication e The remaining battery powe
92. ital zoom The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming Notes e The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1 780 x e As the image is enlarged digitally the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MENU DISPLAY 3 Select ce then press on the Operation button Select DGTL ZOOM then press CAMERA SET FM PHOTO SNAP EJISNAP EFF TAPE SPEED 50 16 9 100 780 4 Press m or m to select 50 100 or 780 then press lt lt DGTL ZOOM 40 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The D digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming Digital zoom indicator W 1 T D ZOOM To use optical zoom only Select OFF in step 4 above s n e 4 njasp 32 Useful Features 33 Useful Features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness Compensation 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
93. ium battery in the camcorder COPYRIGHT WARNING It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary NOTE The camcorder s LCD panel is a very high technology product with more than 61 000 VL WD450U close to 90 000 VL WD650U 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 your camcorder s performance Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 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 ii IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 10 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 instruc tions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet
94. k space e SVGA 800 x 600 pixels color display monitor with 16 bit color or higher CD ROM drive for installation e RS 232C serial port Mouse or other pointing device In the Windows 2000 Professional environ ment only the system administrator has installation access rights Installing the Software 1 Turn on the PC and start up Windows 2 Insert the CD ROM of the Video Capture Software into the CD ROM drive 3 Double click on the My Computer icon 4 Double click on the CD ROM drive icon 5 Double click on the Setup exe file 6 Follow the instructions as they appear on the PC monitor until the installation is complete 7 Restart the PC Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer 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 To RS 232C port D sub 9 pin port To PC connection jack 3 Turnon the PC Notes It is recommended to use the AC adapter battery charger as a power source for extended periods of use e Images with the following functions cannot be transferred to a personal computer TAPE VCR CARD VCR mode Playback Zoom Picture Effect Playback TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA mode Digital Zoom Digital Picture Effects Scene Menu Using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter it is poss
95. m ber to remove the cassette tape turn off the power and disconnect the camcorder from the power source Do not aim the lens at the sun Do nat 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 recording outside 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 different direction until the picture returns to normal Avoid magnetic sources Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights motors televisions or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images Using the camcorder near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration Avoid shocks and dropping 4 Do not drop or otherwise E subject the camcorder to s hard shocks or strong vibrations Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incandescent lights T may deform the Y camcorder or cause it to malfunction Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas Be aware of the temperature and hum
96. mables liquids and metal objects from entering the adapter charger The adapter charger is a sealed unit Do not attempt to open or modify it e Do not damage drop or subject the adapter charger to vibration e Do not leave the adapter charger in direct sunlight e Avoid using the adapter charger in humid or extremely hot places Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp 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 center or your dealer for further advice Dew Formation e 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 e 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 forma tion occurs recording and playback may not function properly 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 When placing the camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner When placing the camcorder in
97. moving a Mini DV Cassette Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Selecting the Language for the On screen DiSplaV etciindonia asados Setting the Area Date and Time s Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Using the Lens Capo eee eee eet terete Attaching the Shoulder Strap eee Using the Viewfinder 0 0 0 0 eee ee eee eerste Using the LCD Monitor eee eerie 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Adjusting the Hand Strap 00 0 ee eee eee 17 17 17 18 19 y NS N Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode oooooccnoccnoconocononononinncnnnnrnccnanannos 20 ZOOMING praia ic 21 Tips on Recording Positions s s s 21 Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display o o o 22 Playback Tape Playback cee cece ree teeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaes 23 Volume Control ccoocccnncccinocccancccnoannnoncncnnncnnnncncana cnn 23 Watching the Playback on a TV uu eee eee 24 Video Search inuit ATN 25 Still nisi ida Rennrad aia 25 y 7 Useful Features Selecting the Camcorder Mode oooocccccccccccccconccccnns 26 Using the Controls oo cece aone Selecting the User Mode Using the Menu Screens ooococccocccoconocccononanananininono Camera Recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode 30 Selecting the
98. ncel Windbreak Select OFF in step 4 above Note e Keep the windbreak function off during normal recording If it is left on the recorded audio may sound somewhat muffled when played back 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 desig nated operations Use the procedure below to change the type of sound or to turn off the confirmation sounds altogether Type of Confirmation Sound Settings CHIME A chiming sound is made BEEP An electronic beeping sound is made OFF No confirmation sound is made 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select ETC then press on the Operation button Select SOUND then press CHIME TIME CODE BEEP TC OUT OFF DEMO MODE LANGUAGE 3 Press m or m to select the desired sound setting then press lt lt ECU EGE EP 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note e f OFF is selected the sound effect of a camera shutter closing in PHOTO SHOT mode and CARD CAMERA mode will also be turned off S9 n 894 psoueApy 56 Advanced Features Camera Recording World Clock 3 Select then press on the Operation button Select AREA The world clock function allows you to easily then press gt gt 2 adjust the clock to the local time when you u
99. nearest Sharp Authorized Service or to obtain product literature accessories supplies or customer assistance please call 1 800 BE SHARP 1 800 237 4277 or visit SHARP s website http www sharp usa com xipuaddy 96 97 Gu a de operaci n r pida en espa ol Carga de la bater a 1 Conecte el cable de alimentaci n suministrado al z calo de alimentaci n de CA del adaptador de CA cargador de bater as y enchufe la clavija de CA en una toma de corriente 2 Alinee la marca Y de la bater a con la marca A del cargador e introduzca la bater a gui ndola en la ranura Presionando la bater a desl cela en el sentido de la flecha 3 hasta que quede bloqueada en posici n Colocaci n de la bater a 1 Aseg rese de que el interruptor de alimentaci n est en OFF 2 Levante el visor 3 Alinee la marca del costado de la bater a con la marca de la videoc mara y deslice la bater a completamente hacia abajo hasta que quede bloqueada en posici n Conexi n de la alimentaci n Conmutador selector de madio Para utilizar las funciones de grabaci n de la c mara iii mantenga pulsado el bot n de NS bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de y alimentaci n en CAMERA Bot n de bloqueo Para utilizar las funciones de reproducci n y edici n 4 mantenga pulsado el bot n de md z bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de E alimentaci n en VCR Bot n de bloqueo
100. nection The yellow video plug does not need to be connected to the VCR Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 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 46 Then rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep Load a video cassette into the recording VCR Press 1 on the camcorder to begin playback and then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording Press the Pause Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut 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 To stop editing Press m on the camcorder and press the Stop button on the VCR Notes e 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 item is set to ON Set to OFF before editing see page 46 Recording from an External Source You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source such as a VCR TV or video disc player Connect the camcorder to the
101. ng used and the images being shot 1 InCARD CAMERA mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select 37 then press on the Operation button Select REC MODE 0 then press FINE ECONOMY 3 Press m or m to select the desired setting then press lt lt REC MODE NORMAL 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The selected resolution setting indicator is displayed MENU DISPLAY NORMAL 10 90 Resolution setting indicator Note e The resolution setting indicator is also displayed in CARD VCR mode The resolution setting 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 resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording 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 1 In CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears g CARD MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU SELF TIMER DIS MENU DISPLAY 2 Select mu then press on the Operation button Select SELF TIMER then pres
102. ning Print Order to an Image 1 In CARD VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select then press on the Operation button Select PRI ORDER 0 then press PLAYBACK SET g E SLIDE SHOW CARD PIC EFFECT PROTECT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI SELECT PRI ALL PRI NONE CANCEL 3 Press m or u to select PRI SELECT then press to display a thumbnail of the recorded images SLIDE SHOW PIC EFFECT PROTECT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI SELECT PRI ALL PRI NONE CANCEL SET 4 BUTTON NORMAL Y BUTTON 100 0006 4 Press lt lt or p gt to select the image to which you want to assign a print order then press 1 EUA a i E 4 PRINT lt 4 0 1 2 SET A BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 5 Press lt lt or to select the number of printouts 1 through 99 can be set for the number of printouts a OPRINT 4 2 1 2 SET a au NORMAL 3 i END Y BUTTON 100 0004 Number of printouts 6 Press 1 to set the print order then press W The M indicator appears If you want to assign another print order repeat steps 4 to 6 Print order indicator C O PRINT 1 2 SET A BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 7 Press m then press the MENU DISPLAY butt
103. nitor is rotated back to within 135 the image returns to normal e If the indicator flashes when the monitor is in the inverted position this indicates a warning To check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to within 135 See pages 7 and 8 for descriptions of the warning indicators 1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body 1 and then rotate it 180 vertically s91n e94 njasp 42 Useful Features Camera Recording Auto Focus 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 Notes e If no subject is in the center of the scene the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on e If no subject is displayed the camcorder will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame e Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 47 In these situations use the manual focus function Macro Shots 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 6 feet 1 8 m of the camcorder do not zoom in on it Instead zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zo
104. ntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A shielded I F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulations for Class B computing equipment DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 Phone 1 800 BE SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY If a battery is reversed positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa it can overheat and rupture This has happened when young children install batteries backwards Warn children not to take out batteries or install them Parents should install the lith
105. off PHONES jack Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen facing in You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder Volume Control When the camcorder is in TAPE VCR mode push the Volume control to the or side to increase or decrease the volume 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 BEBEOOOO VOLUME Decrease m Increase Watching the Playback on a TV You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder Jack cover 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR with the supplied audio video cable as shown Yellow To video input jack A l S video input socket White To audio input L jack Red To audio input R jack E Yellow To VIDEO jack White To AUDIO L jack Red To AUDIO R jack 3 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 see the signal from the VCR See the operation manuals of your TV
106. om 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 Useful Features Notes e When you are recording a macro shot be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination e It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots to prevent image shaking 43 Using the Remote Control 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 Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the two supplied AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated O Caution e Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together Turning on the Remote Control Mode 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select ETC then press on the Operation button Select REMOTE then press DEMO MODE LANGUAGE 3 Press m or u to select ON then press lt lt REMOTE ON 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Operating the Remote Control 1 Open the LCD monitor completely then rotate it 180 vertically
107. on to turn off the menu screen To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for which you want to cancel the print order in step 4 above then press gt m 2 Press lt lt to select 0 and press gt 1 then press m The M indicator disappears Assigning Print Order to All Images 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Assigning Print Order to an Image 2 Press m or n to select PRI ALL then press e 1 2 NORMAL 100 0006 To cancel the print order for all images 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Assigning Print Order to an Image 2 Press m or n 0 to select PRI NONE then press lt lt to cancel the print order for all images PLAYBACK SET S ESLIDE SHOW PIC EFFECT PROTECT DELETE DELETE ALL PRI ORDER g CARD al 2 i A N a PRINT 4 0 gt 1 2 SET 4 BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 3 A P m y 1 2 a PRINT SET 4 BUTTON NORMAL END Y BUTTON 100 0004 3 Press m then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen PRI SELECT PRI ALL CANCEL The M indicators are turned off 9 n 894 pie erpoyuevs 84 SmartMedia Card Features SmartMedia Card Features Playback Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer In addition to using the suppli
108. oonccconcccnoncccnoncnonnccnannncnnncanancnnancncancncnnns 56 Setting the Confirmation Sounds ceeeee 56 World Glock vii aia vs ev does 57 Selecting Daylight Saving Time oooooccononnninnncn s 59 Playback Playback ZOOM siis esseccevsvts scenes custynscdeecsavenvas elias 60 Gamma Playback vsisi cece eee eee cee teeeeneeeeeeaes 61 Multiple Strobe Playback c eee eerie 61 Playback Effects a a ta tae iape takara darinenn 62 Picture Effect Playback oooocoooncncnnncnicccocnnacncananoss 63 Picture Backlight Adjustments 0 eee 64 Edilicia od GAR 65 Recording from an External Source cooococciccccnnccco 66 Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 67 Audio Dubbing Feature eee eee eee 68 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 70 Configuring Software for PC Connection 71 a SmartMedia Card Camera Recording Features Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card 73 Card Recording oooocococccocnnoconoconocananonocananananananann no 74 Selecting the Picture Resolution ceeeeeee 75 Recording with the Self timer ee 76 Formatting a SmartMedia Card cceccseeeeeeees 77 Playback Card Playback Slide Show Playback Delete protection ooooncconnnnccnocncnononcnrnnnoncnrnnnonncnnos Deleting One Stored Image oooooncconccnnnninccnonncananns 81 Deleting All Stor
109. ooting subject with produces wide vertical strong contrast to the background E lines Does not indicate a malfunction Automatically zooms Camcorder is unable to focus when out without operating zooming in on subject within 6 feet Power Zoom control 1 8 m and automatically zooms out until it focuses on subject No subject in the field of view Direct lens to some subject or set zoom to widest angle before shooting p 21 On screen displays Camcorder is in Demo mode Set DEMO MODE menu item to automatically change OFF p 93 3 No image appears on Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV connected TV screen channel is not selected properly channel properly p 24 x 8 Audio video cable is not properly Connect audio video cable connected properly p 24 a xipuaddy 94 Appendix Appendix NS Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot play back rewind Position at beginning or end of Rewind or fast forward tape to o g or fast forward tape tape desired point p 23 x Video noise in image Dirty video heads Call for service p 96 or use a 3 commercially available video head E cleaning tape p 92 a Old or worn tape Use a new cassette Cannot delete image Write protect seal is affixed to card Remove write protect seal p 89 2 on SmartMedia card Image is
110. r 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 e In cold environments the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner The battery pack however can be used until the warning indicator appears Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power 22 Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback 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 Media Selection switch Power switch Operation button Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle see page 19 Basic Operations ss 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR Lock button 4 Press lt lt or on the Operation button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point AUDIO1 2 lt a 5 Press m to begin playback i E gt 23 To stop playback Press E To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Notes e The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape Stereo earphones with a 3 5 mm diameter plug can be plugged directly into the PHONES jack When you use this jack the speaker automati cally turns
111. ration button Select SNAP EFF then press 2 CAMERA SET PHOTO SNAP DGTL ZOOM OFF PHOTO SHOT TAPE SPEED P IN P 16 9 9 FRAMES 16 FRAMES 4 Press m or 1 to select OFF then press lt 4 ATI PO F F 5 Press 1 to select PHOTO SNAP then press gt gt JON C gt 6 Press m or 1 to select the desired still recording mode then press lt lt ONKOR AS TILL 7 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Using Still Recording 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 In Recording Standby mode press the STILL button e A still image of the subject is displayed 3 Press the REC START STOP button e The still image of the subject will be recorded In SNAP mode the camcorder returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds To pause recording Press the REC START STOP button To cancel the still image In SNAP mode press the STILL button while the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode In STILL mode press the STILL button Notes e Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button e The picture quality in Still Recording mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures Still Recording Effects You can select one of these still recording effects to record the still images with an effect Type of St
112. rding and the frame number 1 frame approx 1 30 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 Display format TCO 00 10 d Second Displayed during still Minute or frame advance Hour playback 20 Frame number e The example screens for this feature are for TAPE VCR mode 1 During playback or camera recording in TAPE modes press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select ETC then press on the Operation button Select TIME CODE then press gt 3 Press m or m to select DISP ON then press lt lt II gt D SP ON 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The time code appears DISPLAY Time code TC0 05 35 SP To turn off the time code Select DISP OFF in step 3 above Note e When the tape reaches an unrecorded section the time code returns to zero TC0 00 00 Once recorded the time code cannot be changed Displaying the time code on a TV during playback 1 In TAPE VCR mode select ETC then press on the Operation button Select TC OUT 1 then press gt gt 2 Press m or m to select ON then press lt 4 TC OUT ON sounjee njasp 46 Advanced Features Camera Recording
113. re charging is unnecessary Use e To conserve battery power be sure to turn off he camcorder power when not in use he condition of use Recording with many starts and stops frequent zooming and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss a fully charged battery pack to protect both he battery pack and the unit It is recommended that you have enough imes your estimated recording time See page 20 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs Battery consumption may vary depending on of power while operating the camcorder Use battery packs on hand to handle two or three Battery power is consumed even when the going to use your camcorder immediately remove the battery pack see page 10 camcorder power is turned off If you are not Note e Use only SHARP BT L221 or BT L441 battery packs These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder Storage e Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state e Store the battery pack in a dry cool place e When storing a fully charged battery pack put the cover on it so that the CHARGE mark printed on the label is seen through the window as shown E pack Label 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 Cautions
114. ry The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor Preparation LCD monitor OPEN release button 2 Open the lithium battery compartment door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object 3 Insert the lithium battery into the compartment with the side facing out ID y 7 4 Replace the compartment door and close it firmly until it clicks into place 4x 13 place Removing the lithium battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above 4 Lift up the battery using a a pointed object and take it out EQ Note e Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery when the time indicator of the camcorder starts to fall behind the correct time Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY USE OF A DIFFERENT BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED DO NOT RECHARGE DISAS SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE e Do not short circuit recharge disassemble or heat the lithium battery e Should the lithium battery leak wipe the battery compartment clean and then insert a new battery e The lithium battery
115. s MANUAL SET g MAN FOCUS CARD SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU SELF TIMER 3 DIS a AUTO R CARD E NORMAL 10 90 CANCEL Y BUTTON 3 Frame the subject and then press the STILL button to set the timer The self timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down The shutter will be automatically released 10 seconds after and a still image of the subject is recorded Self timer operating indicator a AUTO ACARD NORMAL 10 90 CANCEL STILL Notes e 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 again in step 3 above Self timer mode will be canceled after recording one image Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record another image with the self timer Caution Do not turn the power off or remove the SmartMedia card once the self timer operating indicator begins flashing soinjee4 pie elpewuews 76 SmartMedia Card Features SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Formatting a SmartMedia Card In order to use a commercially available SmartMedia card with this camcorder format ting 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 FORMAT MEMORY CARD e MEMORY CARD ERR
116. s The formal names may be different soinjes4 psoueApy 58 Advanced Features Camera Recording Selecting Daylight Saving 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to Time turn off the menu screen e The 4 indicator appears when the date time is displayed Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to daylight DISPLAY saving time e JUN 2 2002 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or 30min SP 2 11 30 CARD CAMERA mode Daylight saving time indicator AUTO 2 F To reset to standard time Select OFF in step 4 above JUN 2 2002 El 30min SP 10 30AM 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears nS SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MENU DISPLAY 3 Select then press on the Operation button Select DYLT SAVE then press Advanced Features CLOCK SET DISPLAY AREA OFF SETTING ON 12H 24H 4 Press m or 1 to select ON then press lt lt e The time automatically changes to daylight saving time DAA ey ON 59 Advanced Features Playback Playback Zoom 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 ZOOM buttons mi mSTOP SLOW
117. s displayed on the camcorder screen check that the S video cable or audio video cable is properly connected To stop recording Press m on the Operation button White To audio output L jack Red To audio output R jack sounjeo4 pooueapy 66 Advanced Features 67 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 commer cially available DV cable A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio Video equipment with DV terminal e g DV camcorder To DV terminal DV cable To DV terminal To Record to Video Equipment See Cutting Unwanted Sequences on page 65 using the video equipment as the recording source Note Make sure that the video equipment to which you are recording can input dubbing signals via the DV terminal To Record from Video Equipment 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode and insert a Mini DV cassette 2 Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder e Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is being properly received 3 Press the REC START STOP button on the camcorder The camcorder enters the Recording Standby mode 4 Press m on the Operation button to begin recording To stop recording Press m on the Operation button Cutting Un
118. screen e Use a soft cloth or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens and the viewfinder eyepiece Using Your Camcorder Abroad 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 battery charger or connecting the camcorder to a TV AC Adapter Battery Charger Supplied Accessory The supplied AC adapter battery charger is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC An AC plug adapter may be required depending on the design of the electrical outlet lt E AC 110 240 V Suitable AC plug adapter Television Signal Standards 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 NTSC M system compatible NTSC M is used in the following areas The Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Myanmar previously Burma Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba the Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Greenland Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan South Korea Mexico the Netherland Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru the Philippines Puerto Rico St Kitts St Lucia Surinam Taiwan Trinidad the U S A Venezuela Southern Vietnam and the Virgin Islands x pu ddy 92
119. se the camcorder while travelling anywhere A around the world A CLOCK SET E DISPLAY a 20 NEW YORK DYLT SAVE SETTING 12H 24H e 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 ay 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or 4 Press m or m m to select 17 L A then press lt lt CARD CAMERA mode e The camcorder is now set to Los Advanced Features Angeles time AUTO 2 9 NIS LA 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen JUN 2 2002 MENU 30min SP 10 30AM DISPLAY So JUN 2 2002 y min SP 7 30AM 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears Time Zone Chart Sy A Si ANCHAGE np lo gt o y 4 eS x N TONDON MOSCOW 2 2 e PARIS D CHICAGA a AZORES ral NEW YORK a LAL Ewes a gt eae DUBAI KARACHI Wpacca HNGKNG gt TOKYO i HAWAII z O lt Y i CARACAS BANGKOK o 1 E ds EN See Spe SOLOMON yy SAMOA wad g YN P SYDNEY i F mem 150 120 90 60 SR 30 o 30 60 90 120 150 180 Area 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 number
120. sition 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to A CAMERA or VCR mail e A picture is displayed in the Na viewfinder y Lock button Closing the viewfinder Lower the viewfinder Cautions e Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder e Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder Notes e The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened When the vertical o rotation of the monitor is between 135 and 180 however the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor see page 42 e Be sure to close the viewfinder after use Adjusting the Diopter Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA 3 While looking through the viewfinder turn the Diopter adjustment until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible Diopter adjustment uonesedaig 18 Preparation 19 Preparation 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 Power switch LCD monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body LCD monitor OPEN release button 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an
121. t your thumb on the REC START STOP button Then pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly REC START STOP button 3 Seal the velcro fasteners of the grip strap and the hand strap flap Caution e Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below When attaching or removing the lens cap press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap Tabs When recording hang the hook of the lens cap on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in the way Note e Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the power source mounting surface 3 Loosen the strap in the buckle then feed the end of the strap through the buckle as shown 4 Draw the strap in the direction of the arrow to secure 5 7 To attach the other end of the strap to the loop on the left side of the hand strap open the hand strap flap perform the same procedure and then attach the battery pack Using the Viewfinder You can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder You can also watch playback through the viewfinder Power switch 1 Lift up the viewfinder Note e You can raise the viewfinder to aim the camcorder better depending on your po
122. tact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice Using a Cleaning Tape Commer cially Available Video head cleaning can be done by using a commercially available cleaning tape Notes e Excessive use of the cleaning tape however may cause damage to the video heads Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully before using it e The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder 1 Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode e The video head cleaning screen appears 3 Press lt lt on the Operation button to begin video head cleaning e NOW CLEANING flashes during cleaning CLEANING NANA LISS NOW CLEANING JIETINVANN O ss After about 20 seconds video head cleaning automatically finishes and EJECT THE CASSETTE is displayed 4 Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning press lt lt Cleaning e 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 e 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 e Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD
123. 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 When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function e Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording s9 n e94 njesp 30 Useful Features 31 Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16 bit Audio Recording Mode 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 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select then press on the Opera tion button Select AUDIO MODE 0 then press 12bit 16bit ZOOM MIC IND 4 Press m or to select 16bit then press lt 4 UPA 091381 6 bit 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The audio recording mode indicator changes from 12bit to 16bit Audio recording mode indicator MENU DISPLAY AUTO yes 16bit To return to 12 bit audio recording mode Select 12bit in step 4 a
124. th the next image first appearing in the middle of the screen and gradually expanding to fill the screen Preparation Plan the scene transition and record still images with the still recording function see page 39 Notes e Playback effects can also be used to provide a transition from a still image to a moving image e Record images for 6 seconds or longer An image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not dissolve properly Using Playback Effect 1 In TAPE VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select Ez then press on the Operation button Select PB EFFECT then press PLAYBACK SET MULTI FRAME OVERLAP WIPE 3 Press m or 1 to select OVERLAP or WIPE then press lt lt CMA P E 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen 5 Rewind or fast forward the tape to just before the position where you want to use the playback effect and then begin playback The still image is replaced with the next image with the selected playback effect To cancel the playback effect Select OFF in step 3 above Notes Playback effects will be canceled if Multiple Strobe Playback is used thereafter Scene transition does not occur if Playback Zoom or Picture Effect Playback is used thereafter e Playback effects will be canceled if the power source is interrupted
125. 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 e The example screens for this feature are for TAPE CAMERA mode 1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select then press on the Operation button Select DISPLAY then press CLOCK SET AREA DYLT SAVE SETTING 12H 24H DATE DATE TIME 4 Press m or 1 to select DATE or DATE TIME and then press lt lt DISPLAY DATE TIME 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The date or the date and time is displayed MENU DISPLAY JUN 2 2002 50min SP 10 30AM Notes e 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 e In TAPE VCR or CARD VCR mode the current date and time are displayed when the tape or SmartMedia card is not being played back uo e 1edald 16 Preparation 17 Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap and the grip strap 2 Loosen the grip strap pass your right hand through the loop and pu
126. the representative city for your time zone 6 Press m or 1 to select SETTING and then press 0 CLOCK SET E DISPLAY FS AREA DYLT SAVE MEM 1 2001 2 00AM 12H 24H 7 Press m or u to select JUN month and then press gt SETTING JUN MEL 2001 12 00AM 8 Press m or m to select 2 day and then press SETTING JUN 2 AE 12 00AM 9 Press m or m to select 2002 year and then press SETTING JUN 12 2 2002 0051 10 Press m or n to select 10 AM hour and then press gt gt SETTING JUN 2 2002 10 AM 11 Press m or 1 to select 30 minute and then press lt lt e The internal clock now starts operating SETTING JUN 2 2002 10 30AM 12 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Changing to the 24 hour Time Mode 1 After performing step 11 above press m or 0 to select 12H 24H and then press OCK SET DISPLAY AREA DYLT SAVE SETTING CL o 24H 2 Press m or u to select 24H and then press lt lt 12H 24H 24H 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Notes e The date and time once set are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen e The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Follow
127. to obtain proper focus see page 47 e Infrared light emitted from the camcorder illumines an area up to about 10 feet 3 m away e The following functions do not work when using Night Recording Manual shutter speed Manual exposure White balance lock Scene menu e You can obtain a much brighter picture of the subject by pressing the GAMMA BRIGHTER button to select Gain up mode and then setting the SUPER CAT S EYE switch to ON Quick Return 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 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 in Recording Standby mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select if then press on the Operation button Select QK RETURN then press MANUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE START DIS STOP 4 Press m or 1 to select START then press lt lt e SEARCH flashes and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene NV LI SEARCH ZITTIVNNNN When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene FINISHED is displayed and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen QK RETURN Notes e To cancel the quick
128. tomatically turns off o e The video heads are clogged and should be aN cleaned see page 92 The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is LAMP LAMP close to the end of its service life Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced C S LY When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is between 135 and 180 in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode all warnings will be indicated by lt gt displayed in the center of the viewfinder and the LCD screen To check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to within 135 Displayed for 5 seconds NO MEMORY CARD Description of warning The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly Check how the card is inserted see page 73 MEMORY CARD FULL 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 NO DATA ON MEMORY CARD The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize MEMORY CARD ERROR The images in the SmartMedia card are corrupted or recorded ina format which is not compatible with this camcorder Format the card to use it with this camcorder see page 77 FORMAT MEMORY CARD The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder Format the card see page 77 MEMORY CARD A SmartMedia card with a write protect seal is inserted
129. tuation Recommended shutter speed e Recording sports action in bright daylight e Recording in bright daylight at a ski resort 1 10 000 sec l 1 1 000 sec e Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day e Recording an outside scene through a car window when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking 1 1 000 sec l 1 250 sec e When you want to reduce the light by half Use as a substitute for an ND2 filter 1 100 sec Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed e Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording function see page 39 to record higher quality still images of fast moving subjects e f the on screen picture flickers when recording under fluorescent lighting you may be able to compensate by setting the shutter speed to 1 100 sec Notes e Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1 60 sec tends to darken the picture Record in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed e Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic color shifts e The manual shutter speed setting will be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter e The manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night Recording e When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode press the AUTO ON OFF button sounjes4 p9dUBAPY 50 Advanced Features 51 Ad
130. ualizaciones indicadas a continuaci n Modo TAPE CAMERA 19 AUTOM LUZ ED 12bits AUTOM AJUSTE AUDIO o sn is E a S Modo f cil F CIL Modo TAPE VCR AUDIO1 2 AJUSTE REPRO Any AJUSTE RELOJ Modo CARD CAMERA g ATARI AJUSTE MAN AJUSTE MAN a al ENFO MANU EXPOSICI N VEL OBTURA EF IMAGEN EXPOSI CI N MEN ESCE EF IMAGEN AUTODI SPA MEN ESCE pas AUTODI SPA DIS AJUSTE CAMA NORMAL Modo CARD VCR MODO GRABA EF INSTAN ZOOM DIGI MODO DEMO IDIOMA AJ LCD VISOR LUZ FONDO Modo f cil F CIL olor dicos MATIZ LCD AUTODI SPA BRILLO VI MODO GRABA AJUSTE RELOJ SONIDO VISUALI 12H 24H 3 1 2 NORMAL 100 0006 AJUSTE REPROJ He BOR TODO PROTEGER ORDEN IMP SONIDO AJ LCD VISOR LUZ FONDO BRILLO LCD COLOR LCD MATIZ LCD BRILLO VI AJUSTE RELOJ VISUALI 102 103 Affichages sur cran en francais Les affichages sur cran suivants apparaissent lorsque FRANGAIS est s lectionn pour la langue de l affichage Mode TAPE CAMERA AUTO 219 t REGL CAMERA tM 12bits REGL AUDIO 30min SP REGL HORLOGE Mode TAPE VCR AUDIO1 2 REGL HORLOGE Mode CARD CAMERA g R CA
131. ults 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 Type of Scene Settings SPORT When you want to record a fast moving subject SUNLIGHT When the background is very bright DUSK When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun and the surrounding twilight PARTY When the illumination is from a spotlight or candles 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears NUAL SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MA a MENU DISPLAY 3 Select i then press on the Operation button Select SCENE MENU then press NUAL SET MA FMIMAN FOCUS f SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT OFF FADE SPORT OK RETURN SUNLIGHT DIS DUSK PARTY 4 Press m or u to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation then press lt lt e The selected scene setting is displayed on the menu screen Ses Tae TSS PORT 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The selected scene setting indicator is displayed Scene setting indicator MENU DISPLAY SPORT 30min SP To cancel the scene setting Select
132. urally deteriorate over time To limit the deterioration of the capacity it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE indicator of the charger turns off Attach 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 3 Remove the battery pack and store it between 50 F and 68 F 10 C and 20 C Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF Power switch 2 Lift up the viewfinder 3 Align the mark on the side of the battery pack with the lt mark on the camcorder and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place 4 Lower the viewfinder Removing the Battery Pack 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press the power source PUSH release button and slide the battery pack up and take it out Power source PUSH release button Cautions BEFORE REMOVING THE 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 may destroy the SmartMedia card rendering it unreadable and unwritable e
133. ure quality when used with an ME tape It is recommended you use an ME tape for high quality recording and playback Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette e Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the Dy mark e This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory but it cannot record or play back this memory e To record in LP mode use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode e Do not insert anything into the holes on the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them in any way e Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area conducive to dust or mold e Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material e When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording the previously recorded material will be automatically erased e The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction e Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the ape e Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight near strong heat sources or in areas with excessive steam e Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position e If the tape is not properly wound rewind the
134. utton for more than two seconds AUTO ON OFF Notes e All manual settings in Manual mode will be canceled when you press the AUTO ON OFF button to return to Auto mode e To cancel Easy mode hold down the AUTO ON OFF button for more than two seconds e There is no user mode for playback functions e The example screens in this operation manual assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise indicated s n e 4 njasp 28 Useful Features Useful Features Using the Menu Screens 5 Press m or 1 to select the desired menu item then press The menu screens can be used to adjust the Example various settings of camcorder Eno SET PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF 1 Set the Media Selection 200i i i TAPE SPEED switch to TAPE or CARD W MARE 100 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to f 3 CAMERA or VCR gt 6 Press m or 1 to select the Lock button desired menu setting then press lt lt 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until e To adjust another menu item press lt 4 the menu screen appears then perform steps 4 to 6 Example CAMERA SET a SET MAN FOCUS SHUT SPEED EXPOSURE PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS MENU DISPLAY TAPE SPEED 16 9 4 Press m ores on the Operation To turn off the menu screen button to select the desired menu screen then press gt gt
135. vanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure 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 back ground 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 e Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens Subject is too bright against background e Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the AUTO ON OFF button to select Manual mode 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 4 Select i then press on the Operation button Select EXPOSURE then press MANUAL SET PIC EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN DIS 5 Press lt lt to display the exposure setting screen MANUAL 2 12bit Ory 5 SP SET 4 BUTTON 6 Press m or n to select the desired exposure level e The number shown is the selected exposure level The adjustment range is from 5 least light to 5 most light MANUAL 2 12bit EXPOSURE 5 At t f 5 SP SET 4 BUTTON 7 Press e e The selected exposure level is
136. wanted Sequences 1 Press 1 to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut 2 Press m to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut Notes Make sure that the video equipment from which you are recording can output dubbing signals via the DV terminal If the video equipment is not set to the 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 88 Audio Dubbing Feature You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder while preserving the original audio and video recordings Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built in stereo microphone to record narration Built in stereo microphone Note e Audio dubbing cannot be performed via the DV terminal Audio Recording In normal recording mode 12 bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1 Audio
137. wer zoom lens F1 6 f 3 5 91 0 mm full range auto focus 37 mm Electronic LCD color viewfinder 2 5 6 3 cm VL WD450U 3 7 5 cm VL WD650U full color LCD screen TFT active matrix Electret stereo microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 1 lux 9 lux measured by EIA standard with gain up F1 6 JPEG base line conformance JPEG Exif2 1 3 3 V type SmartMedia card SSFDC DC7 4V 4 0 W during camera recording using the viewfinder in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off 4 8 W VL WD450U 5 1 W VL WD650U during camera recording using the LCD monitor in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 30 to 80 A F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 3 Ve W x 4212 H X 7 112 D 93 7 mm W x 118 mm H x 186 5 mm D 1 58 Ibs 715 g VL WD450U 1 62 Ibs 735 g VL WD650U without battery pack lithium battery video cassette and lens cap AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 7 3 V 23 W 2 A2 W x 11e H X 4 Ae D 69 mm W x 43 mm H x 113 mm D 0 35 Ibs 160 g SmartMedia Card Supplied Accessory Memory Capacity Memory Type Power Requirement Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 8 MB NAND flash EEP ROM 3 3V 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 4 F to 149 F 20 C to 65 C Specifications are subject to change without notice SERVICE INFORMATION For the U S For the location of the
138. will last about one year under normal usage Selecting the Language for the On screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose from among English French or Spanish for the on screen display language Note e The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on screen displays in English MENU DISPLAY button Power switch Operation button Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time select the desired language for the on screen display by performing the procedure below 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA e The language selection screen y appears on the LCD screen se Lock button 3 Press m or 1 on the operation button to select the desired language then press lt lt ENGL I SH FRAN AIS ESPA OL SET 4 BUTTON DEMO MODE LANGUAGE ENGL I SH Changing the Language 1 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears Select ETC then press on the Operation button Select LANGUAGE LANGUE or IDIOMA then press e The language selection screen appears DEMO MODE LANGUAGE ENGL I SH y ENGL SH FRANCAIS ESPA OL
139. witch is set to camcorder then slide the cassette OFF compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below and push it in as far as it will go 3 Press the mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place mark Contact area 5 Close the card slot cover vi vii Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on Tape 4 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted 2 Remove the lens cap and lift up the viewfinder 3 Set the Media Selection gt switch to TAPE Gm CARD e 1 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA Lock button 2 5 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording REC Zooming 5 Push the Power Zoom control to T telephoto or W wide angle side 03 3 Tape Playback Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button and open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body LCD monitor OPEN release button Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allows easy viewing on the on screen picture
140. yback 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 This is useful when you want to check your form in sports such as tennis or golf 1 In TAPE VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select then press on the Operation button Select MULTI FRAME then press PLAYBACK SET AUDIO DUB PB EFFECT OFF 9 FRAMES 16 FRAMES 3 Press m or u to select 9 FRAMES 9 frame picture or 16 FRAMES 16 frame picture then press lt lt AAN 6 FRAMES 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen and then begin playback 5 Press the STILL button at the point where you want to begin the multiple strobe playback A multi frame picture of the image is displayed To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback Press the STILL button again Note Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used during video search still or slow playback Playback Effects Playback effects can be used to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during play back in TAPE VCR mode Type of Playback Effects OVERLAP A still image fades out as the next image fades in replacing the previous image The two scenes momentarily dissolve WIPE A still image is replaced wi

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