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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-WD450E  VL-WD650E

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VL-WD450E/hyou; 01/3/22/18:00

VL-WD450E
VL-WD650E

VL-WD450E
VL-WD650E

Содержание ViewCam VL-WD450E

Страница 1: ...LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL VL WD450E VL WD650E ...

Страница 2: ...o either the AC adapter battery charger or battery pack The AC adapter battery charger incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz function NOTE The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 61 000 VL WD450E close to 90 000 VL WD650E thin film transistors giving you fine picture detail Occasionally a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue...

Страница 3: ... centre approved by Sharp Information for Australia New Zealand Only ENGLISH NOTE This Camcorder is a high technology product The LCD Panel comprises 61 600 VL WD450E 89 856 VL WD650E TFT Transistors Due to the high density of transistors it is possible that some pixels may fail Important Copyright may exist in material you wish to record Copying such material without permission of the relevant li...

Страница 4: ...ft up the viewfinder 3 Align the mark on the side of the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder 1 and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place 2 Turning the Power on To use the camera recording functions hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA Media Selection switch Power switch To use the playback and editing functions hold down the Lock button ...

Страница 5: ...cing upwards 3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow Card slot cover Contact area W mark 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown be...

Страница 6: ...eration button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point 6 Press y to begin playback AUDIO1 2 AUDIO1 2 Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on Tape 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted 5 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording 2 Remove the lens cap and lift up the viewfinder 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power sw...

Страница 7: ...set the Power switch to CAMERA 5 Press the STILL button to begin recording AUTO CARD 90 0 1 90 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR 5 Press the e or r on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image 3 6 2 5 1 4 10 0 0003 NORMAL 2 1 6 Press y NORMAL 1 0 3 1 0 3 NORMAL 10 0 0003 CARD CARD LCD monitor OPEN releas...

Страница 8: ...ttery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio video cable RCA type Lens cap Shoulder strap PixLab Video Capture Software Lite Version PC connecting cable Zoom microphone Windscreen 3 3 V type 8 MB SmartMedia card SmartMedia card protective case Including 2 index labels and 4 write protect seals ...

Страница 9: ...tery pack BT L441 Standard life intelligent battery pack BT LS222 Extended life intelligent battery pack BT LS442A PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit VR PKU10E Mini DV cassette VR DVM60N Soft case VR 33SC Note Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas ...

Страница 10: ...id placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incandescent lights may deform 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 areas Be aware of the temperature and humidity You can use your camcorder at 0 C to L40 C and at 30 to 80 relative humidity D...

Страница 11: ...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 Dew warning feature If dew forms the word DEW flashes on the screen and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds Plastic bag For example when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing place it ...

Страница 12: ...es 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 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 The video head cleaning screen appears 3 Press e on the...

Страница 13: ...nitor 18 Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 19 Zooming 20 Tips on Recording Positions 20 Remaining Recording Time Display 21 Remaining Battery Power Display 21 Playback Tape Playback 22 Volume Control 22 Watching the Playback on a TV 23 Video Search 24 Still 24 Selecting the Camcorder Mode 25 Using the Controls 26 Selecting the User Mode 27 Using the Menu Screens 28 C...

Страница 14: ... Focus 47 Setting the Shutter Speed 49 White Balance Lock 51 Digital Picture Effects 52 Scene Menu Program AE 53 Using the Zoom Microphone 54 World Clock 55 Windbreak 57 Setting the Confirmation Sounds 57 Selecting Summer Time 58 Playback Playback Zoom 59 Gamma Playback 60 Multiple Strobe Playback 60 Playback Effects 61 Picture Effect Playback 62 Picture Backlight Adjustments 63 Editing 64 Editing...

Страница 15: ... 76 Playback Card Playback 77 Slide Show Playback 78 Delete protection 79 Deleting One Stored Image 80 Deleting All Stored Images 81 Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer 82 Print Order 83 Useful Information 85 Demonstration Mode 91 Before Requesting Service 92 Specifications 94 Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMed...

Страница 16: ...ite Balance button p 51 IR Infrared LIGHT button p 34 SUPER CAT S EYE switch p 34 Lens hood Zoom lens Infrared light transmitter p 34 Remote sensor p 41 Stereo microphone p 69 GAMMA BRIGHTER button pp 32 33 60 AUTO ON OFF button p 27 Operation button p 26 MENU DISPLAY button p 26 Operation References Media Selection switch TAPE CARD selection switch p 25 ...

Страница 17: ...onitor p 18 LCD monitor OPEN release button p 18 Lithium battery compartment door p 13 Viewfinder p 17 Dioptre adjustment p 17 Power source PUSH release button pp 10 11 Power source mounting surface pp 10 11 Shoulder strap loop p 16 Bottom view Tripod socket Card slot cover ...

Страница 18: ...3 Power Zoom Wide angle Telephoto control p 20 VOLume control p 22 Jack cover pp 23 64 RECord START STOP button p 19 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch pp 25 26 Cassette compartment door p 12 Cassette compartment door release p 12 PC connection jack p 67 DV terminal p 65 EarPHONES jack p 22 Jack cover pp 22 65 67 Speaker p 22 Hand strap p 16 Shoulder strap loop p 16 ...

Страница 19: ...nd of the last recorded scene after playback See page 37 Quick Return To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot See page 43 Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot To focus on an off centred subject See page 47 Manual Focus To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the camcorder See page 57 Setting the Confirmation Sounds To enlarge any part of the picture du...

Страница 20: ... C EFF ECT AUD I O PB EFF ECT MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK SET REMOTE SOUND T IME CODE TC OUT OTHERS LCD BR I GHT LCD COLOUR BACKL I GHT BR I GHT VF VF SE T LCD D I SPLAY CLOCK SE T MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET AUDIO1 2 SP AUD I O DUB P I C EFF ECT AUD I O PB EFF ECT MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK SET FADE PHOTO SNAP SOUND D I SPLAY EF F SNAP WI ND QK RE TURN...

Страница 21: ...AN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT MANUAL SET 3 6 2 5 1 4 SL I DE SHOW EFF ECT P I C DE LETE PROTECT PR I ORDER DE LETE ALL PLAYBACK SET SELF SOUND T IMER REC MODE MENU SL I DE SHOW EFF ECT P I C DE LETE PROTECT PR I ORDER DE LETE ALL PLAYBACK SET REMOTE SOUND OTHERS 90 0 1 90 0 1 NORMAL 10 0 0006 NORMAL 2 1 CARD CARD CAMERA mode CARD VCR mode p 27 p 30 p 73 p 21 p 73 p 74 p 75 p 74 p 57 p ...

Страница 22: ...e see page 12 THE ENDS SOON TAPE DEW LAMP LAMP DEW The tape has reached the end Replace it with a new cassette see page 12 The battery is almost depleted Replace it with a fully charged battery pack see page 10 Dew has formed inside the camcorder Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears see page viii About 10 seconds after this warning appears the camcorder automatically turns off The video h...

Страница 23: ... Format the card to use it with this camcorder see page 76 The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder Format the card see page 76 A SmartMedia card with a write protect seal is inserted Remove the write protect seal to record images on the card see page 88 You are trying to delete a protected image Cancel the protection setting see page 79 The selected image cannot be read by t...

Страница 24: ...s 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 See page 89 for more information on using the battery pack Cauti...

Страница 25: ...utton 2 Press the power source PUSH release button 1 and slide the battery pack up and take it out 2 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 unwritab...

Страница 26: ...plied power cord to the AC adapter and insert the AC plug into a power outlet The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up and the camcorder is supplied power Note When the AC adapter battery charger is used to power the camcorder it cannot be used to charge the battery pack DC OUT jack POWER indicator To power outlet Removing the DC cable from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above Press th...

Страница 27: ...y retract Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above then take out the cassette Cautions Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the W...

Страница 28: ...ift up the battery using a pointed object and take it out Note 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 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer X KEE...

Страница 29: ...n installed see page 13 If you are in an area that observes summer time set the time to the standard time You can then correct it for summer time by performing the procedure on page 58 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button 1 and open the LCD monitor 2 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA 4 Press r on the Operation button 5 Press d or y 1 until 9 HNGKNG appears then ...

Страница 30: ...e date and time of recording on the screen You can display the date and time during both recording and playback 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 P then press r on the Operation button Select DISPLAY 1 then press r 2 4 Press d or y...

Страница 31: ...will not get in the way 5 6 7 4 3 2 Tabs 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 t...

Страница 32: ...f when the LCD monitor is opened When the vertical 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 43 Be sure to close the viewfinder after use Adjusting the Dioptre Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Hold ...

Страница 33: ...d of the LCD monitor when you want to save battery power 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 Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor ve...

Страница 34: ...he Lock button Notes Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE CAMERA mode the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged To resume recording set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMER...

Страница 35: ...cus on the subject See page 41 for recording macro shots See page 31 for use of the digital zoom Zoom range indicator 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 t...

Страница 36: ...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 BAT TERY I S TOO LOW Notes Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication The remaining battery power indicator may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and th...

Страница 37: ...e Lock button Notes The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape Stereo earphones commercially available with a 3 5 mm diameter plug can be plugged directly into the PHONES jack When you use this jack the speaker automatically turns off Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen...

Страница 38: ...omponents left turned on may cause picture noise or malfunc tion Notes 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 When the camcorder is connected to a TV for playback the picture on the ...

Страница 39: ... 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 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press y on the Operation button AUDIO1 2 To return to normal playback press y again Notes The sound is off in Still mode To protect the tape the camcorder aut...

Страница 40: ... Selection switch to CARD Lock button Lock button Lock button Lock button TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA 1 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD For recording motion and still images on tapes For playing back or editing motion ...

Страница 41: ...k button 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 Note 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...

Страница 42: ...C MODE Power switch AUTO ON OFF button 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The user mode indicator is displayed AUTO User mode indicator 3 Press the AUTO ON OFF button Each time you press the AUTO ON OFF button the user mode changes between Auto mode and Manual mode To select Easy mode hold down the AUTO ON OFF button for ...

Страница 43: ... SPEED 16 9 CAMERA SE T EFF SNAP 6 Press d or y 1 to select the desired menu setting then press e 2 To adjust another menu item press e then perform steps 4 to 6 00 1 PHOTO SNAP DGTL ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9 CAMERA SE T EFF SNAP To turn off the menu screen Press the MENU DISPLAY button Notes Certain menu items are common among Camcorder modes If the REMOTE menu item for example is set to OFF in TAPE C...

Страница 44: ... 4 Press d or y to select LP then press e LP TAPE SPEED 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The recording mode indicator changes from SP to LP LP 45min To return to SP mode Select SP in step 4 above Notes on the use of LP mode To record in LP mode be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode Frozen images mosaic pattern picture noise audio interruptions o...

Страница 45: ...l 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 AUTO Note 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 pict...

Страница 46: ...eases 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 MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET 3 Select Y then press r on the Operation button Select DGTL ZOOM 1 then press r 2 OFF 50 100 780 PHOTO SNAP DGTL ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9 CAMERA SE T EF...

Страница 47: ...ted GAMMA BRIGHTER button In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once GAMMA appears indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working 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 AUTO AUTO GAMMA AUTO AUTO GAMMA To cancel Gamma Brig...

Страница 48: ...AMMA appears indicating that the gain up function is now working AUTO AUTO GAMMA AUTO AUTO GAMMA L I GHT L I GHT L I GHT L I GHT To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again The indicator appears To cancel the gain up function Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears Notes Some picture noise appears in Gain up mode The picture noise increases when the indicator ...

Страница 49: ...its infrared light from the transmitter The picture becomes monochrome To cancel Night Recording Set the SUPER CAT S EYE switch to OFF Notes The picture will turn white if you use Night Recording in a bright location The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly when using Night Recording In such cases use the manual focus function to obtain proper focus see page 47 Infrared light emitted from ...

Страница 50: ...UT SPEED P I C EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET 4 Press d or y to select ON then press e ON FADE 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen FADE is displayed AUTO SP 3 3 min min 0 AUTO FADE FADE SP min 0 12 bit 12 bit Using Fade Mode 1 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording The picture turns white and the image and sound fade in AUTO SP 3 3 min 0 AUTO ...

Страница 51: ...produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select Y then press r on the Operation button Select 16 9 1 then press r 2 4 Press d or y to select ON then press e OFF ON PHOTO SNAP DGTL ZOOM TAPE SPEED 16 9 CAMERA SE T EFF SNAP ON 16 9 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu scree...

Страница 52: ... is displayed and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Notes To cancel the quick return function press r to select STOP then press 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 l...

Страница 53: ...er to TAPE CAMERA mode 5 Press y 1 to select PHOTO SNAP then press r 2 6 Press d or y to select the desired still recording mode then press e 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 A still image of the subject is displayed 3 Press the REC START STOP button The still...

Страница 54: ...ps in Selecting a still recording effect to select PHOTO SHOT 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES 2 In Recording Standby mode press the STILL button In TAPE CAMERA mode a still image of the subject is displayed with the selected effect Perform step 3 In CARD CAMERA mode the still image of the subject will be recorded with the selected effect Omit step 3 3 Press the REC START STOP button The still image of the s...

Страница 55: ...o freeze the inset image Note Pressing y e or r while the inset image is frozen cancels the still image 5 Press the REC START STOP button The still image of the subject will be recorded 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 r...

Страница 56: ...he Power Zoom control to the W side and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle Notes When you are recording a macro shot be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots to preven...

Страница 57: ...direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the remote sensor as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate replace them with new AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries Remote sensor 5 m Approximate operating ...

Страница 58: ...cally 2 90 180 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA The subject is displayed in the viewfinder and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD and begin recording Caution Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor during recording Notes The screen image is automatically inverted when the vertical rotation of the monitor is between...

Страница 59: ... function allows you to play back still images frame by frame 1 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press the PAUSE STILL button g to pause playback 2 Press the h or j button Each time you press the button the picture advances one frame forward or backward To return to normal playback press the PLAY button t Notes The sound is off during reverse slow and frame advance playback If you use the slow or ...

Страница 60: ...ress r on the Operation button Select TIME CODE 1 then press r 2 3 Press d or y to select DISP ON then press e 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The time code appears D I SP OFF D I SP ON OTHERS REMOTE SOUND T IME CODE TC OUT SP TC0 05 35 To turn off the time code Select DISP OFF in step 3 above Note When the tape reaches an unrecorded section the time code returns to zer...

Страница 61: ... EXPOSURE 1 then press r 2 MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET AUTO MANUAL 5 Press e to display the exposure setting screen 6 Press d or y to select the desired exposure level The number shown is the selected exposure level The adjustment range is from 5 least light to L5 most light 7 Press e The selected exposure level is displayed on the menu scr...

Страница 62: ... 1 then press r 2 5 Press e to display the focus setting screen MAN FOCUS AUTO MANUAL EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C E F FECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET 6 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire Lack of contrast e g snow scene Fast moving subject Background is too bright Subject has horizontal stripes Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window Light ref...

Страница 63: ...ontrol to wide angle and then try refocusing If the lens is dirty or fogged the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus When MF is displayed you can manually adjust the focus by pressing d or y even if the focus setting screen is not displayed When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode press the AUTO ON OFF button MANUAL MF FOCUS FAR NEAR 12 bit SP SE T BUT TON MANUAL...

Страница 64: ...ect T then press r on the Operation button Select SHUT SPEED 1 then press r 2 MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET AUTO MANUAL 5 Press e to display the shutter speed setting screen 6 Press d or y 1 to select the desired shutter speed then press e 2 The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen 7 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off...

Страница 65: ...fast shutter speed Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts The manual shutter speed setting will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter The manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night Recording When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode press the AUTO ON OFF bu...

Страница 66: ...3 Aim the lens at a white object 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 W B LOCK flashes during the locking procedure To cancel the locking proce dure press the MENU DISPLAY button while W B LOCK flashes 5 Press the W B button to turn off the white balance lock screen W B LOCK is displayed To cancel White B...

Страница 67: ...r CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select T then press r on the Operation button Select PIC EFFECT 1 then press r 2 4 Press d or y to select the desired digital picture effect then press e The selected digital picture effect is displayed on the menu screen 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To cancel the digital picture effec...

Страница 68: ...ght or candles 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select T then press r on the Operation button Select SCENE MENU 1 then press r 2 SPORT SCENE MENU 4 Press d or y to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation then press e The selected scene setting is displayed on the menu screen SP SPORT 30min...

Страница 69: ...TO 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 in microphone are mixed according to the zoom setting TELE The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distan...

Страница 70: ...n until the menu screen appears 3 Select P then press r on the Operation button Select AREA 1 then press r 2 4 Press d or y 1 to select 8 BANGKOK then press e 2 The camcorder is now set to Bangkok time SUMR T IME HNGKNG 9 D I SPLAY AREA SE TT I NG 12H 24H CLOCK SE T BANGKOK 8 AREA 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen HAWAII CHICAGO DENVER NEW YORK L A CARACAS FN ISL RIO ANCH...

Страница 71: ...onesia Jakarta Thailand Vietnam Australia Perth China Hong Kong Indonesia Borneo Bali Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Japan Korea Australia Sydney New Caledonia Fiji New Zealand Western Samoa Hawaii Is Tahiti HST Hawaii Standard Time U S A Alaska AST Alaska Standard Time U S A Los Angeles San Francisco PST Pacific Standard Time U S A Denver MST Mountain Standard Time Mexico Mexico City U S A...

Страница 72: ...etting 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 confirmatio...

Страница 73: ...n Select SUMR TIME 1 then press r 2 MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C E F FECT SCENE MENU FADE QK RETURN D I S MANUAL SET SUMR T IME D I SPL AY AREA SE TT I NG 12H 24H OFF ON CLOCK SE T 4 Press d or y to select ON then press e The time automatically changes to Summer time SUMR T IME ON 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The Q indicator appears when the date time is displ...

Страница 74: ...uttons 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 2 Press the Shift q w a or s button to shift the displayed image 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 Zoo...

Страница 75: ...sing 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 V then press r on the Operation button Select MULTI FRAME 1 then press r 2 3 Press d or y to select 9 FRAMES 9 frame picture or 16 FRAMES 16 frame picture then press e OFF FRAMES FRAMES 1 6 9 AUD I O DU...

Страница 76: ...or 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 V then press r on the Operation button Select PB EFFECT 1 then press r 2 3 Press d or y to select OVERLAP or WIPE then press e OFF OVERLAP W I PE AUD I O DUB P I C EFF ECT AUD I O PB EFF ECT MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK SET WIPE PB EFF ECT 4 Press t...

Страница 77: ... 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 V then press r on the Operation button Select PIC EFFECT 1 then press r 2 OFF B W SEP I A SOLAR I NEGA MOSA I C AUD I O DUB P I C EFF ECT AUD I O PB EFF ECT MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK SET 3 Press d or y to select the desired picture effect then press e B...

Страница 78: ...ton Press d or y to select BACKLIGHT 1 then press r 2 NORMAL BR I GHT AUTO BACKL I GHT BR I GHT LCD COLOUR VF LCD VF SE T LCD BR I GHT 3 Press d or y to select AUTO NORMAL or BRIGHT then press e BACKL I GHT BR I GHT AUTO The camcorder automatically switches between NORMAL and BRIGHT depending on the ambient lighting This mode is only available in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode NORMAL For use indo...

Страница 79: ...at you wish to keep 2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR 3 Press y on the camcorder to begin playback and then press the Record button on the VCR to begin 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 re...

Страница 80: ...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 DV terminal DV cable commercially available To 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 Check the camcorder ...

Страница 81: ... 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 COPYRI GHT PROT ECT ED 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 dig...

Страница 82: ...C To RS 232C port D sub 9 pin port PC connecting cable supplied To PC connection jack Notes It is recommended to use the AC adapter battery charger as a power source for extended periods of use 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 Effect...

Страница 83: ...r on the PC monitor until the installation is complete 7 Restart the PC Opening the PDF Manual 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 Note If the PDF file does not open Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be properly installed Refer to the steps of Installing...

Страница 84: ...dio 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 Built in stereo microphone Note You can select the 12 bit or 16 bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 30 To USB port Audio Dubbing Feature You can...

Страница 85: ...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 Audio dubbing will automatically pa...

Страница 86: ...Press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 3 Select V then press r on the Operation button Select AUDIO 1 then press r 2 4 Press d or y to select the desired audio playback mode then press e 1 1 2 2 AUD I O DUB P I C EFF ECT AUD I O PB EFF ECT PLAYBACK SE T MULTI FRAME AUD I O 1 2 5 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The selected audio playback mode indicato...

Страница 87: ...rection of the arrow 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below and push it in as far as it will go 5 Close the card slot cover Removing a SmartMedia Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below Notes The supplied SmartMedia card is preformatted for immediate use Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot cover as the camcorder may...

Страница 88: ...to begin recording The S indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia card and returns to white when recording completes Notes Recording under insufficient lighting may result in blurred images It is recommended that you use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated subjects Recording under the light of a fluorescent mercury or sodium lamp may cause flickering in the im...

Страница 89: ...AY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select Y then press r on the Operation button Select REC MODE 1 then press r 2 3 Press d or y to select the desired setting then press e REC MODE NORMAL DGTL ZOOM SNAP EFF ECONOMY F I NE CAMERA SE T REC MODE NORMAL 4 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen The selected resolution setting indicator is displayed NORMAL 90 0 1 Note The resol...

Страница 90: ...R EXECUTE MENU D I S MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C E F FECT MANUAL SET CARD 90 0 1 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 Notes When recording with the self timer stabilize the camcorder i...

Страница 91: ...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 4 Select I then press r on the Operation button Select FORMAT 1 then press r 2 to display the format screen SCENE SE LF T IMER MENU D I S MAN FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT SPEED P I C EFFECT MANUAL SET CARD FORMAT ALL BE YES BUT TON...

Страница 92: ...Each time you press e or r the selection frame moves backward or forward Notes You can display a thumbnail of the previous or next 6 images by pressing e or r when the selection frame is on the image at the top left or bottom right Holding down e or r increases the speed of motion of the selection frame 3 6 2 5 1 4 10 0 0003 NORMAL 2 1 Selection frame 5 Press y The selected image is displayed in f...

Страница 93: ...ct SLIDE SHOW 1 then press r 2 CANCEL START SL I DE SHOW BUT TON BUT TON SL I DE SHOW EXECUTE EFF ECT P I C DE LETE PROTECT PR I ORDER DE LETE ALL PLAYBACK SET CARD CARD 5 Press y Beginning from the image selected in step 2 the recorded images will be displayed in full screen one after another in order of recording CANCEL BUT TON CANCEL BUT TON SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW CARD After playing back all...

Страница 94: ...TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 4 Press y to set the protection The R indicator appears If you want to protect another image repeat steps 3 and 4 3 6 2 5 1 4 PROTECT 10 0 0004 CANCEL SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 5 Press d then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen To cancel the protection setting 1 Select the image for which the protec tion sett...

Страница 95: ...UTE PROTECT PR I ORDER DE LETE ALL PLAYBACK SET CARD 10 0 0006 SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 3 6 2 5 1 4 DEL E TE 10 0 0003 CANCEL SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 5 Press y to delete the image If you want to delete another image repeat steps 3 to 5 6 Press d then press the MENU DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Caution Do not turn the power ...

Страница 96: ...lect DELETE ALL 1 then press r 2 To cancel deletion press d 3 Press y to delete all the images Notes The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image see page 79 You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia card with a write protect seal affixed Deleting all stored images will not erase DPOF assigned images with delete protection setting SL I DE SHOW EFF ECT P...

Страница 97: ...hen 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 Sub folder of still images Serial number 100 to 999 Still image V...

Страница 98: ...RD VCR mode press the MENU DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears 2 Select S then press r on the Operation button Select PRI ORDER 1 then press r 2 3 Press d or y 1 to select PRI SELECT then press e 2 to display a thumbnail of the recorded images 4 Press e or r 1 to select the image to which you want to assign a print order then press y 2 5 Press e or r to select the number of printouts 1 th...

Страница 99: ...I ALL then press e 2 To cancel the print order for all images 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Assigning Print Order to an Image 3 6 2 5 1 4 P PR I NT 10 0 0004 SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 Print order indicator 0 3 6 2 5 1 4 3 6 2 5 1 4 P PR I NT 10 0 0004 SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMAL 2 1 PR I NT 10 0 0004 SET BUT TON BUT TON END SET BUT TON BUT TON NORMA...

Страница 100: ...es easy to watch during playback Use a wide angle setting for fast moving subjects Optimal lighting range 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 Blue sky Clear day at noo...

Страница 101: ...CR 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 an...

Страница 102: ...viously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording the previously recorded material will be automatically erased The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the tape Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight near strong...

Страница 103: ...d and removed Precautions on handling the SmartMedia card The card is a precision device Do not bend apply excessive pressure subject to shock or drop Do not store or use in a location subject to a strong electromagnetic field or electronic noise When not in use store the card in the supplied protective case to prevent damage from static electricity Do not put the card in your pocket or other unpr...

Страница 104: ...ck in a fully discharged state Store the battery pack in a dry cool place 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 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 Improper handling of the b...

Страница 105: ...the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent Then wipe it again with a soft dry cloth Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD screen 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 volt...

Страница 106: ... MANUAL SET 4 Select I then press r on the Operation button Select DEMO MODE 1 then press r 2 Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration press the MENU DISPLAY button to pause the demonstration OFF ON REMOTE SOUND T IME CODE TC DEMO MODE OTHERS OUT ON DEMO MODE 2 Select I then press r on the Operation button Select DEMO MODE then press r 3 Press d or y to select OFF then press e OFF DEMO MODE...

Страница 107: ...rtical stripes Occurs when shooting subject with strong contrast to the background Does not indicate a malfunction Camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subject within 1 8 m and automatically zooms out until it focuses on subject No subject in the field of view Camcorder is in Demo mode Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not selected properly Audio video cable is not properly con...

Страница 108: ...or service or use a commer cially available video head cleaning tape p ix Use a new cassette Remove write protect seal p 88 Cancel the protection setting p 79 Remove write protect seal p 88 Connect power source properly pp 10 11 Charge battery pack sufficiently p 9 Stop tape and try again p 19 Adjust dioptre p 17 Adjust picture p 63 Connect audio video or DV cable properly pp 64 66 Set REMOTE menu...

Страница 109: ...SSFDC Power Requirement DC 7 4 V Power Consumption 4 0 W during camera recording using the viewfinder in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off 4 8 W VL WD450E 5 1 W VL WD650E during camera recording using the LCD monitor in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode Operating Temperature 0 C to L40 C Operating Humidity 30 to 80 Storage Temperature 20 C to L60 C Dimensions approx ...

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Страница 111: ...Printed in Malaysia TINSL0276TAZZ 01P03 M G SHARP CORPORATION ...

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