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Part Names ....................................................................

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

Warning Indicators .........................................................

Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

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

Charging the Battery Pack .............................................

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet .................

Inserting and Removing a Cassette ............................

Installing the Lithium Battery ........................................

Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display .....

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode .................

Zooming .......................................................................

Auto Focus ...................................................................

Macro Shots .................................................................

Remaining Recording Time Display ............................

Remaining Battery Power Display ...............................

Playback

Playback ......................................................................

Volume Control .............................................................

Video Search ................................................................

Still ...............................................................................

Watching Playback on a TV .........................................

Using the Menu Screens ..............................................

Camera Recording

Displaying the Recording Guide ..................................

Setting the Digital Zoom ..............................................

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

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

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

Quick Return ................................................................

Edit Search ...................................................................

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Summary of Contents for VL-NZ50U - MiniDV Compact Digital Viewcam

Page 1: ...sing the camcorder 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 See page 57 for use of Demo mode ly om Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features ...

Page 2: ...AUTION applies to the supplied AC adapter TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced obtain the same type of adapter from a SHARP service center of your dealer BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON R...

Page 3: ...nnected CConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 lithium battery...

Page 4: ...e system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 1 Read InstructionsCAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain InstructionsCThe safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed WarningsCAll warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 4 Fo...

Page 5: ... b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the 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 tec...

Page 6: ...e direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place 2 Charging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet 1 then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack 2 The charge indicator lights up The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged 3 Remove the DC plug from the DC i...

Page 7: ...door by pressing the center until it clicks into place SAVE R E C Tips on Recording Positions To create images that are easy to watch during playback try to record with an upright posture and steady hand to prevent a shaky image Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START STOP button and Power Zoom control Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the scre...

Page 8: ...sh the Power Zoom control to T 1 tele photo or W 2 wide angle side Playback 1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR 2 Press j or k on the Operation button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point 3 Press m to begin playback To stop playback Press l Volume Control Push the Volume control to the L or side to increase 1 or decrease 2 the volume Power switch REC STAR...

Page 9: ...e Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incan descent lights may de form the camcorder or cause it to malfunction Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive ar eas Be aware of the temperature and humidity You can use your camcorder at 32 F to 104 F 0 C to L40 C and at 30 to ...

Page 10: ...ASA Tripod adapter GDAI A001WJZZ CR2025 type lithium battery The part numbers for the AC adapter 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 and battery pack ...

Page 11: ...S accessories For optional and additional accessories contact your local dealer call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1 800 642 2122 or visit SHARP s website http www sharp usa com Standard life battery pack BT L225n Extended life battery pack BT L445n ...

Page 12: ...e and Time 13 Attaching the Lens Hood 14 Attaching the Wrist Strap 14 Using the Lens Cap 14 Tips on Recording Positions 15 Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode 16 Zooming 17 Auto Focus 17 Macro Shots 17 Remaining Recording Time Display 18 Remaining Battery Power Display 18 Playback Playback 19 Volume Control 19 Video Search 20 Still 20 Watching Playback on a TV 21 Using the Men...

Page 13: ...e 38 White Balance Lock 39 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 39 Digital Picture Effects 40 Scene Menu Program AE 41 Playback Using the Time Code 42 Editing 43 Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 44 Audio Dubbing Feature 45 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 47 Appendix Picture Backlight Adjustments 48 Turning off the Confirmation Sound 49 Useful Information 50 Demonstration Mode 57 Before R...

Page 14: ...es For details on the use of each part refer to the page number indicated in brackets Front view Lithium battery compartment door p 11 Stereo microphone Zoom lens Cassette holder p 10 Cassette compartment door p 10 Cassette compartment door release p 10 DC input jack pp 8 9 ...

Page 15: ...ration References 2 Rear view DV terminal p 44 AV jack pp 21 43 GUIDE ON OFF switch p 23 Operation button Jack cover pp 21 43 44 Power Zoom Wide angle Telephoto control p 17 VOLume control p 19 LCD monitor ...

Page 16: ...14 Battery release p 7 Battery mounting surface p 7 Tripod adapter socket p 29 GAMMA BRIGHTER button pp 25 26 35 FADE button p 27 SET button p 22 STILL button p 29 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch pp 16 19 Speaker MANUAL button p 5 RECord START STOP button p 16 MENU button pp 5 22 ...

Page 17: ... E RS B E E P REMO T E T I ME CODE T C OU T RE T URN E F F E C T P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN E F F E C T P L A Y B AC K P I C AUD I O DUB AUD I O RE T URN S E T S E T T I NG 1 DG T L Z OOM T A P E D I S S PE ED 1 6 9 AUD I O MODE RE TURN E F F E C T P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN OTH E RS B E E P T I ME CODE T C OU T DEMO L A NGUAGE RE TURN MODE S E T T I NG 1 S E T T I NG 2...

Page 18: ...screen Indicators off White balance screen p 39 Exposure setting screen p 38 Indicators on Each time you press the MENU button the screen changes as shown below The example screens shown are for CAMERA mode AU T O 3 0 min E F F E C T S E T T I NG P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN 1 AU T O AU T O E X POSURE AU T O WH I T E BA L AU T O 3 0 min MAN F OCUS AUT O AUT O AUT O MANUAL button MENU b...

Page 19: ...o the record protect position preventing recording see page 52 The tape is about to end Prepare a new cassette see page 10 THE ENDS SOON TAPE DEW LAMP LAMP DEW The tape has reached the end Replace it with a new cassette see page 10 The battery is almost depleted Replace it with a fully charged battery pack see page 7 Dew has formed inside the camcorder Wait a few hours for the dew to dry away see ...

Page 20: ...long period of time Make sure that the battery pack is firmly attached during operation If it is not the battery pack may come off or camcorder operation may fall because of the poor contact pressure To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release Use only SHARP model BT L225 or BT L445 battery packs with this camcorder Use of ...

Page 21: ...nt temperature and the condition of the battery pack See page 53 for more information on using the battery pack Caution Charge only SHARP model BT L225 or BT L445 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 naturally deteriorate over time To limit the...

Page 22: ...insert the DC plug into the DC input jack 2 The camcorder is supplied power 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR Note When using the AC adapter to power the camcorder the battery pack is not charged Cautions BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape...

Page 23: ...ment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the W mark to close it Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette It may damage the tape Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long per...

Page 24: ...on Press the W mark gently then close the cassette compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above then lift out the battery from the battery holder 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 X KEEP THIS B...

Page 25: ...to select I then press the SET button 3 Press l or m to select LANGUAGE LANGUE or IDIOMA then press the SET button The language selection screen appears 4 Press l or m to select the desired language then press the SET button The menu screen displays in the language selected 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Note The operation procedures in the following sections are based on usin...

Page 26: ...year then press the SET button 7 Press l or m to select 10 AM hour then press the SET button 8 Press l or m to select 30 minute then press the SET button The internal clock now starts operating 9 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Note If the date and time have been set the SETTING 1 screen T appears in step 2 Select SETTING in the CLOCK SET screen P using the Operation button and S...

Page 27: ... Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown below Caution Do not swing the camcorder by the strap Attaching the Lens Hood When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting attach the supplied lens hood to the camcorder Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach it To remove it turn it in the opposite direction Notes ...

Page 28: ...umb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen Basic posture Shooting from a high angle Shooting from a low angle Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder When recording hang the lens cap on the wrist strap to keep the cap out of the way Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward Balance your weight on both legs Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen f...

Page 29: ...dby 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 the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged To resume recording set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby ...

Page 30: ...the center of the scene Notes 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 If no subject is displayed the camcorder will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 37 In these situations use the manual focus function Macro Shots This camcorder...

Page 31: ...er to suddenly lose power The tape has reached the end THE ENDS SOON TAPE TAPE END CHANGE THE CASSE TTE TAPE END Warning indicator Approx remaining time Less than 1 min 3 0 min BAT TERY I S TOO LOW Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is recording an on screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes Notes The remaining recording time indicator appears when ...

Page 32: ...nd to record press l to turn the mark off then press m to begin playback This will ensure your previous recording is not erased see page 44 Basic Operations Playback To stop playback Press l VOLUME To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Note The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape Volume Control When the camcorder is i...

Page 33: ...ast forward or rewind picture displays 2 If the scene is still rather far from the current tape position release the Operation button to normal fast forward or rewind 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the scene 4 Press m to begin normal playback Notes The sound is off during search You may experience picture noise during search This is not a malfunction Still The still function allows yo...

Page 34: ...and set it to the AV or VIDEO channel See the operation manual of your TV When connecting to a TV via a VCR turn on the VCR and set it to the AV or LINE input channel Operate the TV as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR and begin playback see page 19 Notes If your TV or VCR has only one audio i...

Page 35: ...ess k instead of the SET button To adjust another menu item press l or m to select RETURN and press the SET button then perform steps 3 to 5 To turn off the menu screen Press the MENU button Notes Certain menu items are common to all camcorder modes If the BEEP menu item for example is set to OFF in CAMERA mode it will be automatically set to OFF in VCR mode The menu screen automatically turns off...

Page 36: ...focus area Landscape Grid lines dividing the screen into 9 areas to help you with the horizontal and vertical composi tion Snapshot For captur ing a small group of friends in a frame with surrounding back ground Portrait Green frame fitting a full body view and yellow frame fitting an upper body view Turning on the recording guide Set the GUIDE ON OFF switch to ON Selecting the recording guide Pre...

Page 37: ...es when higher digital zoom settings are used 1 In CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select Y then press the SET button 3 Press l or m to select DGTL ZOOM then press the SET button 4 Press l or m to select 40 or 300 then press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen OF F 4 0 3 0 0 DG T L Z OOM T A P ...

Page 38: ...In CAMERA mode press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once GAMMA appears indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again The x indicator appears Note When the x indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen sation Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears AU...

Page 39: ...Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again The e indicator appears To cancel the gain up function Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears Notes You may experience some picture noise in Gain up mode which increases when the e displays When the e indicator displays you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using ma...

Page 40: ...TOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode To cancel Fade mode Press the FADE button again in Recording Standby mode To use Fade Out only 1 During camera recording press the FADE button to display FADE 2 Press the REC START STOP button at the point where you wish to ...

Page 41: ...creen Notes To cancel the quick return function while SEARCH is flashing press the SET button twice Quick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if nothing has been recorded since loading S T AR T S T OP E F F E C T P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN S E T T I NG 1 SE ARCH Edit Search The edit search function lets you search without switching from CA...

Page 42: ... STILL button fully Notes Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button fully The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightly lower than normal pictures Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder 1 Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter socket on the bottom of the camcor...

Page 43: ...PE ED 1 6 9 AUD I O MODE RE TURN S E T T I NG 2 ON DIS Digital Image Stabilization DIS The digital image stabilization DIS function allows you to stabilize the image by electroni cally compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close up shots 1 In CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select Y then p...

Page 44: ...or section to the self recording position during recording or playback For recording in Self Recording mode be sure to rotate the monitor section NOT the lens section If you hold the camcorder upside down with the lens at the bottom the subject will be recorded upside down More Information on Self Re cording The screen image automatically inverts when the monitor rotation is between 135 and 200 Wh...

Page 45: ...on To return to SP mode Select SP in step 4 above S P L P DG T L Z OOM T A P E D I S S PE ED 1 6 9 AUD I O MODE RE TURN S E T T I NG 2 LP TAPE SPEED L P AU T O 4 5 min Notes on the use of LP mode To record in LP mode be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode Frozen images mosaic pattern picture noise audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases When using...

Page 46: ...ect AUDIO MODE then press the SET button 4 Press l or m to select 16bit then press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The 16 bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the on screen indicators are turned on To return to 12 bit audio recording mode Select 12bit in step 4 above Note When using Audio Dubbing with 16 bit audio recordings both the dubbed and or...

Page 47: ... to select ON then press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Operating Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder and press the control buttons to operate Notes Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong interior lighting as this may prev...

Page 48: ... 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 In VCR mode the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back OF F DA T E DA T E T I ME C L O C K S E T D I S P L A Y S E T T I NG 1 2 H 2 4 H RE TURN D I SPL AY DATE T IME AU T O 3 0 min 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 M A 0 1 J UN AUDIO...

Page 49: ...ia color similar to that of an old photograph 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 BLUE The picture is displayed with the effect of playback through a blue filter 1 During playback press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press l or m on the operation bu...

Page 50: ...orrectly if the subject is closer than approxi mately 5 feet 1 5 m Set the zoom control to wide angle and try refocusing again If the lens is dirty or fogged the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly When MF is displayed you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m even if the focus setting screen is not displayed Fast speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting Subject is t...

Page 51: ...e use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level Background is too bright and subject too dark backlit subject Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens Subject is too bright against background Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens 1 In CAMERA mode press the MANUAL button until the exposure setting screen appears 2 Press m or l to s...

Page 52: ...e SET button to cancel the procedure and then repeat step 3 4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears AU T O WH I T E BA L AUT O MANUA L L OCK WH I T E BA L To return to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the white balance setting screen is displayed Note White Balance setting will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto m...

Page 53: ...E P I A SO L AR I B L U E N E G A E F F E C T P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN S E T T I NG 1 B W P I C EFFECT Types B W To record in black and white SEPIA To record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph 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 ar...

Page 54: ...scene setting indicator displays when the on screen indicators are turned on To cancel the scene setting Select OFF in step 4 above Note Scene settings cannot be used when displaying a still image OF F SUNL I GH T SPORT DUS K PAR T Y E F F E C T P I C S C E NE MENU QK RE T URN RE T URN S E T T I NG 1 SPORT SCENE MENU SPORT Types SPORT When you want to record a fast moving subject SUNLIGHT When the...

Page 55: ...REMO T E T I ME CODE T C OU T RE T URN Advanced Features Playback 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The time code appears when the on screen indicators are turned on To turn off the time code Select DISP OFF in step 4 above Note When the tape reaches an unrecorded section the time code returns to zero TC0 00 00 Once recorded the time code cannot be changed Displaying the time cod...

Page 56: ...recording 4 Press the Pause Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut 5 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 POWER TV VCR SET UP CHANNEL REC PLAY STOP EJECT PAUSE STILL To stop editing Press l on the camcorder and press the Stop butto...

Page 57: ...e 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 playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected NO SIGNAL is displayed on the camcorder screen ...

Page 58: ...2 bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1 Audio 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 Aud...

Page 59: ... If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the audio dubbing screen 2 Repeat steps 1 to 6 above Notes It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing only with recordings made with this camcorder Use of recordings made with other digital video equipment may result in poor audio quality Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original aud...

Page 60: ...ppears 3 Press l or m on the operation button to select V then press the SET button 4 Press l or m to select AUDIO then press the SET button 5 Press l or m to select the desired audio playback mode then press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The selected audio playback mode indicator only appears when the on screen indicators are turned on Note The audio playback ...

Page 61: ...ture not the recorded image Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select O then press the SET button 3 Press l or m to select BACKLIGHT then press the SET button 4 Press l or m to select AUTO NORMAL BRIGHT or OFF then press the SET button AUTO The camcorder automatically switches between NORMAL and BRIGHT depending o...

Page 62: ...elow to turn off the confirmation sounds 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select I then press the SET button 3 Press l or m to select BEEP then press the SET button 4 Press l or m to select OFF then press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen ON OF F OTH E RS B E E P T I ME CODE T C OU T DEMO L A NGUAGE RE ...

Page 63: ...ck Use a wide angle setting for fast moving subjects Note 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 Note The figures in the chart are approximations Situation Lux ...

Page 64: ...nd other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited Mini DV cassette DV cassette 8 mm cassette Note This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used with an ME tape It is recommended you use an ME tape for high quality recording and playback 8 mm VHS and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback...

Page 65: ...ge the tape Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight near strong heat sources or in areas with excessive steam Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position If the tape is not properly wound rewind the tape Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks To protect recordings against acciden tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear o...

Page 66: ...mes noticeably shorter with a normal charge the battery pack is at the end of its service life Replace it with a new battery pack If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty wipe the terminals with a soft dry cloth Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium ion type battery pack Charging Charge the battery pack immediately or a day before use The battery pack gradually self discharges even if s...

Page 67: ... feature If dew forms the word DEW flashes on the screen and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds 1If 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 tempera ture 2To use the camcorder again turn on the power after waiting for a few hours Be sure that DEW has disappeared...

Page 68: ...ecome clogged with dirt soon after cleaning this might be caused by a damaged tape In this case stop using that cassette immediately 1 Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to VCR mode The video head cleaning screen appears 3 Press the SET button to begin video head cleaning NOW CLEANING flashes during cleaning After about 20 seconds video head cleaning automatically finish...

Page 69: ...adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV AC Adapter Supplied Accessory The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet Television Signal Standards In any country you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor screen...

Page 70: ...o select OFF then press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Note The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU button If you leave it for 60 seconds or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to CAMERA the demonstration will begin again OFF DEMO MODE Watching the Demonstration 1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder see page 10 2 In...

Page 71: ...17 Focus manually p 37 Direct lens to some subject or set zoom to widest angle before shooting p 17 Set DEMO MODE menu item to OFF p 57 Select video input channel or TV channel properly p 21 Connect audio video cable properly p 21 Connect DV cable properly p 44 Possible cause Power source is not properly con nected Battery pack is not charged Dew in camcorder Safety function is in effect Erasure p...

Page 72: ...ot eject No image on monitor Monitor picture is hard to see CHARGE indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack Cannot edit to connected VCR Possible cause Position at beginning or end of tape Dirty video heads Old or worn tape Power source is not properly con nected Battery pack is not charged Camcorder is recording Backlight has been turned off Fluorescent lamp has burned out Inappropriat...

Page 73: ...uirement DC 7 4 V Power Consumption 4 3 W during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to L40 C Operating Humidity 30 to 80 Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to L60 C Dimensions approx 5 9 16 W K 3 11 32 H K 2 5 16 D 141 1 mm W K 85 1 mm H K 58 5 mm D Weight approx 1 01 lbs 460 g without battery pack lithium ...

Page 74: ...ATILLA ANCHA EN LA RANURA ANCHA E INTRODUZCA COMPLETAMENTE LA CLAVIJA PRECAUCION Si el adaptador de CA se extravía o tiene que ser cambiado adquiera otro del mismo tipo en el centro de servicio SHARP de su concesionario PARA TIRAR LA BATERÍA CONTIENE BATERÍA DE IONES DE LITIO ÉSTA DEBE RECICLARSE O TIRARSE DE LA FORMA APROPIADA PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON LAS AGENCIAS LOCALES PERTINENTES PARA OBTENER ...

Page 75: ...luminación El calor producido por las luces incandescentes puede deformar la videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione mal Respete siempre las prohibiciones o restricciones relacionadas con la utilización de equipos electrónicos en vuelos comerciales o en otras áreas susceptibles Tenga cuidado con la temperatura y la humedad Podrá utilizar su videocámara a temperaturas de entre 32 F y 104 F 0 C y L40 ...

Page 76: ...te la antena o el sistema de cable Esto impedirá que el producto se estropee debido a las tormentas eléctrica o a la sobretensión en la línea de alimentación 1 Lectura de las instrucciones Antes de utilizar este producto deberán leerse todas las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo 2 Conservación de las instrucciones Las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo deberán guardarse para poder consultarlas ...

Page 77: ...r las cubiertas puede exponerse a una tensión peligrosa o a otros peligros Solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado 19 Daños que requieren ser reparados Desenchufe este producto de la toma de corriente y solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado cuando se produzcan las condiciones siguientes a Cuando el cable de alimentación o su clavija estén estropeados b...

Page 78: ...r 2 Carga de la batería 1 Coloque la batería en la videocámara y asegúrese de que el interruptor de alimentación esté en OFF 2 Enchufe el adaptador de CA en una toma de corriente 1 y luego inserte la clavija de CC en la toma de entrada de CC 2 El indicador de carga se enciende El indicador de carga se apaga cuando se carga la batería 3 Retire la clavija de CC de la toma de entrada de CC y luego de...

Page 79: ...antalla quede hacia abajo Tenga cuidado para no tapar el objetivo o el micrófono con sus dedos Coloque sus codos contra sus costados Inserción de un casete 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en la videocámara y luego deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del compartimento del videocasete Después del sonido de confirmación el portavideocaset...

Page 80: ...ulse j o k del botón de operación para rebobinar o avanzar rápidamente la cinta hasta el punto deseado 3 Pulse m para iniciar la reproducción Para detener la reproducción Pulse l Control de volumen Pulse el control de volumen hacia el lado L o para aumentar 1 o disminuir 2 el volumen AU T O REC Grabación fácil con la videocámara 1 Inserte un casete en la videocámara 2 Mantenga pulsado el botón de ...

Page 81: ... I O AUD I O RE TORN O R E PRO OT ROS R EMOT O P I T I DO C Ó D T I EMPO RE TORNO SAL I DA CT R E L O J RE TORNO A J U S T E A J U S T E L C D L U Z F O NDO BR I LL O LC D C OL OR L CD RE TORNO I MAG E N A J US T E E F CO P A UD I O AUD I O RE TORN O R E PRO AU T OM 3 0m O T ROS A J US T E 1 A J US T E 2 I MAG EN E F ME NÚ E S C E RE TOR RE TORNO R Á P Z OOM C I N T A V E L D I G I ES T 1 6 9 MODO...

Page 82: ... SORT I E CH MODE L A NG U E RE T OUR DEMO R E GL R E GL L C D RE T RO E C L A I L UM I N LCD COU L E UR LCD RE T OUR HOR LOGE A F F I C HAGE RE G L AGE 1 2 H 2 4 H RE T OUR I MA GE RE G L E ME NU DOUB SON AUD I O RE T OUR L E C T D I V E RS B I P T E L E C OM CODE HOR SORT I E CH RE T OUR R E GL L C D RE T RO E C L A I L UM I N L CD COU L E URLCD RE T OUR R E GL HOR LOGE A F F I C HAGE RE T OUR R...

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Page 84: ...er 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 negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for a...

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