Sharp Viewcam VL-WD450U manual

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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the man[...]

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 [...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS iii 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 [...]

15. 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 mi[...]

Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the • mark on the battery pack with the • mark on [...]

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Card slot cover 2 3 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with t[...]

Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on Tape 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted. 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 switch to CAMERA. Lock button 5 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. REC Tape Playback 2 Press the LCD [...]

Card Recording 1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted. 2 3 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. 5 Lock button Press the STILL button to begin recording. AUTO 10/90 Card Playback Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (_), a[...]

Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221[_*_ AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-O321TAZZ *_ Power cord QACC DO031 TAPZ Remote control AA battery for RRMCG0100TASA Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA 3.3 v type 8 MB SmartMedia TM card *_ remote control x 2 Shoulder strap UBNDSOOIOTASA CR2025 type lithium battery PixLab Video Capture Software (Lite Version) CDSKAO[...]

Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221 [] Extended-life battery pack BT-L441 [] Zoom microphone 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://ww[...]

Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD senso[...]

Contents I Operation References Part Names ............................................................... | Quick Reference List ................................................. On-screen Display Index ........................................... Warning Indicators .................................................... Preparation Charging the Batte[...]

Contents f Useful Features Quick Return ........................................................... 36 Edit Search ............................................................. 36 Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 37 Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 38 Still Recording on Tape ....[...]

f SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .......... 73 Card Recording ....................................................... 74 Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 75 Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 76 Formatting a SmartMedia Card ..............[...]

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]/ IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 35] / SUPER CAT'S EYE switch [p. 35] Lens hood AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 28] Operation button [p. 27] Zoom lens Infrared light transmitter [p. 35][...]

Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone I mounting hole [p. 55] LCD monitor [p. 19] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] -- Diopter adjustment [p. 18] -- Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11 ] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Card slot cover Tripod socket[...]

Operation References S-VIDEO socket [pp. 24, 65, 66] STILL button [pp. 39, 40, 61, 74] Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 23] VIDEO jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] AUDIO L jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] AUDIO R jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 26, 27] RECord START/STOP but[...]

Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. -- See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. -- See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. -- See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) o[...]

Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. (.- TAPE-CAMERA mode ,_ AUTO P,P 2031 =====J--=_ Q p!. zo, 28 t Jil LIGHT _I AU ro _ _' [ [ 12[bit p. 22 [ p. 31 , pp. 34, 35 Jl_ 30iin sP--p. 30 p. 22 F- TAPE-VCR mode 3-- -A_ sP--p. 30 t i Easy mode (p. 28) 1 p. 37 p. 36 [...]

_- CARD-CAMERA mode AUTO p. 31 --_CARD p. 28 10190 _ I p. 74 t AU_rO_p. 22 ORMAL p. 75 p. 74 101901 Easy mode (p. 28) i p. 75 p. 56 p. 16 _- CARD-VCR mode I p. 78 p_ Note: • See pages 26 to 29 for the procedure to display the desired screen. 47 49 51 53 54 76 p. 31 75 40 p. 32 43 77 56 93 p. 14 64 16 15, 57 59 15 16 79 63 8O 81 82 83 43 56 64 16 [...]

Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. 7 EJECT THE CASSETTE. INSERT There is no video cassette in the camcorder. A CASSETTE. Insert a cassette (see page 12). E J ECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be CAS SE TT E. removed (see page 12). CASSETTE NOT _ _[...]

NO MEMORY CARD The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check how the card is inserted (see page 73). MEMORY CARD The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more F U L L images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 81) or replace the card with a new one (see page 73). NO DATA ON The SmartMedia card has no [...]

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Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 4 Lower the viewfinder. Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Power switch 2 Lift up 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 (_). iiiiii!iiii:i[...]

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: • 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 t[...]

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. • A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment ] door release 3 4 Press the _ mark gently[...]

Preparation i!;;iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iiii Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (_) and open the LCD monitor (®). LCD monitor OPEN _ _releasebutton 2 Open the li[...]

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: • 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 _ration button S[...]

Preparation iiiii!!i!iiiii !i!!iiiiiii!iii ! !,ii i!ii!i!i!i!iiii i! i!!i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 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: • Before performing the procedure below, make sure that the lithium battery h[...]

9 Press • or =- / in to select "2002" (year), and then press _,_. 10 Press • or _-/li to select"10AM" (hour), and then press _,_. 1 1 Press • or =- / in to select "30" (minute), and then press _. • The internal clock now starts operating. 12 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Changing to[...]

Preparation i!;;iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iii_;iiiiii_iiii 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 put 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 v[...]

Using the Viewfinder You can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback through the viewfinder. Viewfinder 1 Lift up the viewfinder. / 2 Note: • You can raise the viewfinder to aim the camcorder better depending on your position. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. • A pi[...]

Preparation !i!i!i!i!iiiiii!!i!iiiii!i!!iiiiiii!iii!!iii!ii!i!i!i!iiiii!i!!i i!iiiii_iiiiiii_iii_iiiiiii_iii_iiiiiii_iii_iiiiiii_iiii 19 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 Press the LCD monitor OPEN [...]

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 1 2 3 4 REC START/ STOP button Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. Set the Media Selection =) switch to TAPE. Hold down the L[...]

Basic Operations Camera Recording 21 Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. Wide angle Tele- photo l 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[...]

Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is recording in TAPE- CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator ap- pears. DISPLAY Remaining recording time To turn off the ind[...]

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 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 19). 2 Set the Media Selection m) switch to TAPE. 3 H[...]

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. 2 Jack cover Connect the camcorder to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. ..............................................................................................[...]

Basic Operations Playback Video Search The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. button Still The still function makes it possible to pause playback in TAPE-VCR mode. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press _ (or _) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses). AUDIO1 +2 Duri[...]

Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on SmartMedia cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operations. Media Selection switch Power [...]

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 _iii ! 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. Lock button To turn the [...]

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[...]

Useful Features _i!iiii_!iiii!iiiii_!ii!;iii!!ili_i iii!i!iiiiiiiiiiiii;i_i!ii!ii!i!i!;i!i!i!i Using the Menu Screens The menu screens can be used to adjust the various settings of camcorder. 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. 3 Lock button Press the MENU/DISPLAY [...]

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The recording mode indicator changes from "SP" to "LP". This camcorder allows you to record in LP MENU/ (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately D_s_Y 50% more recording time with the same picture (_') quality as [...]

Useful Features Camera Recording _i!iiii_!iiii!iiiii_!iii;iii!iiii_i iii!i!iii!iiiiiiiii;!i_i!ii!ii!i!i!;i!i!i!i 31 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 recor[...]

Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1-26x (optical zoom), 26-50x (digital zoom), 26-100x (digital zoom) or 26-780x (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: • The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom givin[...]

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 the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a b[...]

Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorly- illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a brigh[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording _i!iiii_!iiii!iiiii_!iiiiiiii!iiii_i iii!i!iii!iiiiiiiii;!i_i!ii!ii!i!i!!!i!i!i 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:[...]

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 toTAPE-CAMERA mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select a, then press _ on[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- tions. This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. Fade in Fade out Setting Fade Mode 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode.[...]

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: • Fade mode is automat[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording _i!iiii_!iiii!iiiii_!ii!;iii!!iil_i iii!i!iiiiiiiiiiiii;!i_i!ii!ii!i!i!;i!i!i!i 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 Recording Effects You can select one of these still recording effects to record the still images with an effect. Type of Still Recording Effects PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded following 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 FR[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording _i!iiii_!iiii!iiiii_!iii;iii!iiii_i iii!i!iii!iiiiiiiii;!i_i!ii!ii!i!i!;i!i!i!i 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. • An inset image of the subject is displayed. • [...]

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180 ° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder. 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 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: • If no subject is in the center of the scene, t[...]

3 4 Press • or _-/ii to select"ON", then press _. 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 (_2_). 2 Set the Media Selection switch on the camcorder to TAPE or CARD. 3 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to CAMERA or V[...]

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.) Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR ""us_'_,_ mode, press the PAUSE/STILL b[...]

Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is 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 TC[...]

ManualFocus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. Subject is too dark. Fast-moving subject. Subject has horizontal stripes. Light reflects off the subject. Subject has fine, re )eated patterns. Fast-speed shutter being used und[...]

8 Press • or )-/ii (_) to focus on the subject, then press _ (_). MANUAL MF 12bit .FOCUS AFAR VNEAR SP SET [4 BUTTON] i MANUAL MF 12bit ,FOCUS &AUTO SP SET [< BUTTON] Press _. To cancel Manual Focus mode After performing step 4 above, select "AUTO", then press 4,(. Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if th[...]

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 toTAPE-CAMERA or CARD[...]

Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light. • Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day. • Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking). • When you want to redu[...]

Advanced Features Camera Recording 51 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[...]

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 w[...]

Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture Effects These digital 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[...]

Scene Menu (Program AE) You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of four scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation. Type of Scene Se[...]

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 m[...]

Windbreak The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording. 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select L_, then press _,_ on the Opera- tion button. Select "WIND" (_), then press _ (_2_). 4 Press • or _-/ml to select"ON&[...]

Advanced Features Camera Recording World Clock The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use the camcorder while travelling anywhere around the world. • 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[...]

Area Table 1 LONDON England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) 2 PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzer- land, 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 Emirate[...]

Advanced Features Camera Recording Selecting Daylight Saving Time Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to daylight saving time. 1 Set the camcorder toTAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. AUTO JUN. 2.2002 I_ 30min SP 10:30AM 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The _ indicator appears whe[...]

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). bu_ons To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the widest angle. Notes: • Use of Playback Zo[...]

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. • "GAMMA1" appears, an[...]

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. 41, Using Playback Effect 1[...]

Advanced Features Playback Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Type of Picture Effects B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and- white. SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC*: The picture is divided up into tiles. SOLARI: The cont[...]

Picture/Backlight 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 • or _-/nl to select LCD (_), then press _,_[...]

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 [...]

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 source equip- ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. Recording Yellow: To VIDEO jack White: To AUDIO L jack Red: To AUDIO R jack -- S-video cable (commercially [...]

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[...]

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: • Audio dubbing cannot be performed via the DV terminal. Audio Recording In norm[...]

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 _-/ll to pause playback. 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 4 Select F_-q, then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "AUDIO DUB" (_), then press _ ([...]

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 • 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel only) • 16-bit recording in mono (left channel only) Audio 2 • 12-bit[...]

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 ?[...]

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 Vid[...]

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 5 Close the card slot cover. Card slot cover 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow. 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below, and push it in as far as it will go. Removing a [...]

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 1 2 3 STILL button Power Zoom control 1 Po_ 'er switch Insert a SmartMedia card into the camcorder. Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. Set the Media Selection [...]

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording i_!i!i i_il _ii_:!i!_i _ 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 qualit[...]

Recording with the Self-timer 3 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. In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. CARD MENU/ DISPLAY 2 Select a, then press _,_ on the Operation but[...]

SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording ;_!i!i i_il _ii_i!i!_i _ 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 th[...]

Card Playback It is possible to play back and view still images recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD monitor. Media Selection switch Power switch Operation button 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. • The images recorded on the Smar[...]

SmartMedia Card Features Playback Slide Show Playback It is possible to automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a SmartMedia card. 1 2 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode. Press _ or m,_ to select the image from which you want to beg[...]

Delete-protection It is possible to prevent your important images recorded on the SmartMedia card from being accidentally erased. 2 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select _, then press _,_ on the Operation button. Select "PROTECT" (_), then press _,_ (_). CARD 4 Press _- / ii to set the prot[...]

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. 2 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appear[...]

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 pro[...]

SmartMedia Card Features Playback ;_!i!i i_il _ii_i!i!_i _ 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[...]

6 Press _- / ii to set the print order, then press •. • The FJ indicator appears. • If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 4 to 6. Print order indicator O PRINT 1/2 SET [A BUTTON] NORMAL END [V BUTTON] 100-0004 Press •, then press the MENU/ DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. To cancel the print order for an image 1[...]

SmartMedia Card Features Playback Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer In addition to using the supplied PC connect- ing cable, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the SmartMedia card by using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using[...]

Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the scene is kept in focus. 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 lighti[...]

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. • High horizontal resolution Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use. [...]

Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the "SAVE" position. Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the M_°_l_r mark. • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette [...]

Appendix SmartMedia TM Card Contact area Index area _ Index labels Write-protect area Write-protect seals Contact area • The contact area shows hardware connec- tions. • Be careful not to scratch the contact area. • Do not touch or allow dirt or foreign matter to attach to the contact area. If the contact area becomes dirty, gently wipe with [...]

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 stored in a fully charged state. • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). • Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficient[...]

Appendix AC Adapter/Battery Charger • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vib[...]

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 O indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice. Using a Cleani[...]

Appendix Demonstration Mode 4 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 I MENU/DISPLAY button _ Power switch Operation button 6 Note: • The [...]

Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. ii_iiii,ilE!!iiii Battery pack is not charged. Dew in camcorder. Safety function is in effect. REC START/STOP Erasure protect tab on video button does not work. cassette is open. Power suddenly turns Camcorder left in Recording off. Standby mode [...]

Appendix Cannot delete image on SmartMedia card. Cannot format SmartMedia card. Cassette will not eject. Viewfinder picture is hard to see. LCD monitor picture is hard to see. Cannot edit to con- nected video equipment. Remote control does not function. Notes: Position at beginning or end of tape. Dirty video heads. Old or worn tape. Write-protect [...]

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[...]

Carga de la bateria Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n suministrado al z6calo de alimentaci6n de CA del adaptador de CA/cargador de baterias, y enchufe la clavija de CA en una toma de corriente. 2 Alinee la marca • de la bateria con la marca • del cargador ((9) e introduzca la bateria gui&ndola en la ranura. Presionando la bateria (C_), desli[...]

Insercibn de un minivideocasete DV Coloque la fuente de alimentaci6n en la videoc&mara, y luego deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del compartimento del videocasete. 2 3 Inserte completamente el videocasete con la ventanilla hacia fuera y con la lengQeta de protecci6n contra borrado ha[...]

Guia de operacibn rbpida en espa_ol Grabacibn f_cil con la videoc_mara en una cinta 1 Asegerese de que se encuentre insertado un casete. 2 Quite la tapa del objetivo y levante el visor. 3 Ponga el conmutador • selector de medio en TAPE. c*._T_E 4 5 Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci6n en CAMERA. Bot0n de blo[...]

Grabacibn con tarjeta 1 AsegQrese de que se encuentre insertado una tarjeta SmartMedia. 2 Quite la tapa del objetivo y levante el visor. 3 Ponga el conmutador a selector de medio en CARD.c_D_DTAp E 4 5 Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci6n en CAMERA. BotOn de bloqueo Pulse el bot6n STILL para iniciar la grabaci[...]

Cuando se selecciona "ESPAI_IOL" como idioma de la visualizacion en pantalla aparecen las siguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuacion. ,_ Modo TAPE-CAMERA 1" 12 bits 30m SP ,_ Modo TAPE-VCR I i AUDIO1+2 SP I" O Modo f&cil (FACIL) --, I , Z J J 101[...]

_.- Modo CARD-CAMERA AUTOM. _TAR] 10/90 t I AU'_TOM, {3 TAR] NORMAL 10/90 ,.- Modo CARD-VCR l& .@s 6 '_ NO_'_ 100- 0006 TAR] J J J 102[...]

Les affichages sur _cran suivants apparaissent Iorsque "FRAN(_AIS" est s_lectionn_ pour la langue de I'affichage. t i LUMI. Q AUTO 30rain SP 12bits I _ F- Mode TAPE-VCR i AUDIOI÷2 1 I SP t Mode facile (FACILE) 1 Z J J 103[...]

_.- Mode CARD-CAMERA AUTO NORMAL 1" _CARTE 10/90 _CARTE 10/90 ile (FACILE) 1 ,..- Mode CARD-VCR ° ,o_Oo_!! {3 CARTE J J 104[...]

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that thts Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when sh_pped _n _ts original container, w_ll be free from defectwe workmanship and materials, and agrees that tt wtll, at tts optton, etther repatr the [...]