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Sharp VL-NZ100S Camcorder User Manual

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1. E a Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist When recording hang the lens cap on the wrist strap as shown below strap to keep the cap out of the way 17 VL NZ100H 009 018 17 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T U JIM dl 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 screen uone1edaJg Basic posture Shooting from a high angle Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward cover the lens or microphone with your finger Take care not to TA e Place your elbows against your sides Shooting from a low angle e a y Ww 7 nn Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward Balance your JI Lg weight on both i legs 18 VL NZ100H 009 018 18 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc dl Basic Operations Camera Recording 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 cards One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation Power s
2. To protect the tape the camcorder automatically DISPLAY DATE T IME returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes 6 Press the MENU button until the date or date and time displays AUTO 39 VL NZ100H 038 041 39 02 2 14 10 01 AM C19 GK Associates Inc n e PS TT dl Gamma Playback Available mode TAPE VCR 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 e GAMMA appears and the picture becomes brighter GAMMA BRIGHTER To obtain a brighter picture press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again e GAMMA appears GAMMA 2 GAMMA pur BRIGHTER To cancel Gamma Playback Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA 1 and GAMMA disappear Note Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback Copying an Image from Tape to Card Available mode TAPE VCR You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode then begin tape playback 3 Press onthe Operation button at the point where the desired image appears A stil
3. dl Charging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter and insert the AC plug into a power outlet y socket cA To power outlet 3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack The charge indicator lights up DC input jack The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged 4 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack then remove the AC plug from the power outlet VL NZ100H 009 018 10 C19 GK Associates Inc Charging time and maximum continu ous recording and playback times in TAPE modes Max continuous Max continuous recording time playback time Charging time Battery pack approx 1hr 30min approx 7 approx BT L225 Shr thr 30min uoneiedaig approx approx approx BT L445 3hr 30min 3hr 3hr Notes Charge the battery pack between 10 C and 30 C The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high The battery pack and charger become warm during charging This is not a malfunction Using the zoom see page 21 and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above The c
4. then press Landscape Grid lines the SET button pee dividing the screen into 9 areas to help see Ei e you with the horizontal and vertical composi 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the tion menu screen Selecting the recording guide Useful Features Snapshot For captur Lec zem ing a small group of Press V or A on the Operation button friends in a frame with surrounding back ground Portrait Green frame i i fitting a full body view To turn off the recording guide and yellow frame Select OFF in step 4 above then press the fitting an upper body SET button view Note When using manual focus you cannot change the recording guide 27 VL NZ100H 026 030 27 02 2 14 10 00 AM CD GK Associates Inc EET T PDK JIM dl Setting the Digital Zoom Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges 1 10x optical zoom 10 40 x digital zoom or 10 300 x 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 giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1 300 x As the image is enlarged digitally the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Pre
5. 20 C to 60 C e 141 1 mm W x 85 1 mm H x 58 5 mm D 465 g without battery pack lithium battery video cassette lens cap lens hood wrist strap and card AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 10V 46 0 mm W x 29 0 mm H x 111 0 mm D 145g 8MB 3v 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 65 C Specifications are subject to change without notice Minimum illumination Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumination capability lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer VL NZ100H 074 080 80 GB GK Associates Inc xipuaddy 80 02 2 14 10 05 AM
6. cet rtt bei cepe ale see Rede 55 Selecting the Picture Quality seeess 56 Recording with the Self timer oo eee 57 Formattin Gea Card scis eres ea Sh o Fade hs 58 Playback Card Playback Delete Protection Deleting Stored Images Print Order cc eec e eec Transferring Data on Card to Computer Installing the USB driver ms Slide Show Playpack ziu besa shat ii qar ndim ore tte NG 4 Appendix Picture Backlight Adjustments sees 68 Turning off the Confirmation Sound 69 Useful Information 70 Demonstration Mode 77 Before Requesting Service ne 78 C Jer Tefulerzi o n EC 80 VL NZ100H i viii CD GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 9 57 AM SER sainjea4 pasuenpy samjead jnjesh suoie1ad 3iseg uoie1edaJd sa2ua1ajay uoneJadg esaweg ING eura xipuaddy viii e Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part refer to the page number indicated in brackets Front view Stereo microphone DC input jack pp 10 11 Cassette holder p 12 emm Lithium battery compartment door p 14 Cassette compartment door p 12 Cassette compartment door release p 12 VL NZ100H 001 008 1 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc i PS TT Rear view sa2ua1ajay uoneJadg Power Zoom Wide angle Telephoto control p 21 VOLume control
7. Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use Recording with many starts and stops frequent zooming and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder Use a fully charged battery pack to protect both the battery pack and the unit It is recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to handle two or three times your estimated recording time See page 20 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately remove the battery pack see page 9 Storage Store the battery pack 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 Label Battery pack Qi Window 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 battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion Pay close attention to the following Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals This can cause a short circuit Do not disasse
8. dl Formatting a Card Available mode CARD CAMERA Before using a commercially available card with this camcorder you must first have it formatted Also if any of the following warning indicators displays you will need to format your card FORMAT MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD READ ERROR CANNOT STORE DATA Cautions Formatting a card erases all stored images including delete protected images Be sure to backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card see pages 65 66 Do not remove the power source during formatting as this may cause damage to the camcorder or card It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply 1 Inserta card to be formatted into the camcorder 2 In CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 3 Press y or onthe operation button to select ETC then press the SET button VL NZ100H 055 058 58 GB GK Associates Inc e 4 Press y or to select FORMAT then press the SET button To cancel formatting press V or A to select NO then press the SET button FORMAT D Press V or to select YES then press the SET button to begin format ting The menu screen displays when formatting finishes 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Notes The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use Use this camco
9. e GAMMA appears indicating that Gamma E Brightness Compensation is now working GAMMA BRIGHTER 29 VL NZ100H 026 030 29 02 2 14 10 00 AM CD GK Associates Inc dl e Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 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 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once e GAMMA appears indicating that the gain up function is now working GAMMA BRIGHTER AUTO VL NZ100H 026 030 30 CD GK Associates Inc e To obtain a brighter picture Press ihe GAMMA BRIGHTER button again e The DT indicator appears GAMMA GAMMA DY BRIGHTER AUTO 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 DC displays e When the DLI indicator displays you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot c Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual exposure see page 43 E Gain up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a Em bright location E a
10. 2000 Professional Windows Me or Windows XP operating system USB terminal CD ROM drive for driver installation Mouse or other pointing device Preparation 1 Tumonthe PC 2 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the supplied USB cable as shown below To USB terminal oO USB cable supplied cu MZ uss B To USB terminal C19 GK Associates Inc e Installing the USB driver In the examples below the CD ROM drive letter is taken as R Select the correct drive letter according to your operating environ ment Windows 98 98 SE 1 Add New Hardware Wizard appears after performing Preparation 2 Insert the CD ROM containing the USB driver into the CD ROM drive then click Next Select Search for the best driver for your device then click Next Select Specify a location and specify RAVVIN98 then click Next Check the message then click Next to begin installation Click Finish to complete the installa tion Windows 2000 For installing the USB driver you need to log in as the system administrator 1 Found New Hardware Wizard appears after performing Preparation then click Next Select Search for a suitable driver for my device then click Next Select Specify a location insert the CD ROM containing the USB driver into the CD ROM drive then click Next Specify R
11. 69 mark appears and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode If you do not intend to record press V to turn the mark off then press to begin playback This will ensure your previous recording is not erased see pages 49 51 23 dl VL NZ100H 019 025 23 CD GK Associates Inc e To stop playback Press V B i 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 Using Earphones Commercially Available Available modes TAPE VCR TAPE CAMERA You can monitor the sound via stereo ear phones commercially available during playback or recording Stereo earphones with a 3 5 mm diameter plug can be used with this camcorder e Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the PHONES jack on the camcorder as shown below Notes Before connecting stereo earphones turn the camcorder volume down to the lowest setting The built in speaker automatically turns off when stereo earphones are connected to the PHONES jack 02 2 14 9 59 AM EET T E JIM dl Volume Control Available mode TAPE VCR When the camcorder is in TAPE VCR mode push the Volume control to the or side to increase D or decrease the volume The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only Once the Volume control is released the vo
12. Available modes All modes 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 turn off the confirmation sounds 1 Press the MENU button until the menu Screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select ETC then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select BEEP then press the SET button ON TIME CODE OFF T T C OU DEMO MODE RETURN 4 Press y or A to select OFF then press the SET button BEEP NN F F 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Note f you select OFF the focus confirmation sound in CARD CAMERA mode will turn off Appendix 69 VL NZ100H 068 073 69 02 2 14 10 04 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T PDK JIM dl VL NZ100H 068 073 70 Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Position the subject in the centre of the scene When using auto focus whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus Position the subject in Focus manually when you the centre need to position the subject off centre see page 42 Avoid backlit subjects For the best picture shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the subject the subject often becomes too dark If you have to record in this lighting use Gamma Brightness Compensation
13. p 24 DV terminal pp 50 51 USB terminal wi Media Selection pp 65 66 use B switch TAPE CARD selection li switch p 19 AV jack pp 25 Operation button e LCD monitor EarPHONES jack p 23 e 48 50 Jack cover pp 25 48 51 65 VL NZ100H 001 008 2 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc dl iz a 6 Operation References Rear view Operation References RECord START STOP button p 20 GAMMA STILL button pp 33 40 55 BRIGHTER button Ipp 29 30 40 FADE button p 31 Power switch SET on CAMERA VCR select switch p 19 Remote sensor p 38 TE Speaker MENU button pp 6 26 Gara Sit aver MANUAL button p 13 e p 6 e y Battery release p 9 CN o emm O Wrist strap loop p 16 Tripod adapter socket Battery mounting surface p 33 p 9 VL NZ100H 001 008 3 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc Operation References MODE 7_tp 77 02 2 14 9 58 AM e e For details on the use of each function refer to the page number indicated x Oo ge c gt 13 a 5 6 si Eos Im sa m o a a lt g 3 go 5 v A 5 se c o lt o br 9 gt a s 3 i E oe 6 Di amp 2 AEN VL NZ100H 001 008 d
14. with excessive steam e Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position e f the tape is not properly wound rewind the tape Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks dl VL NZ100H 068 073 72 GB GK Associates Inc To protect recordings against acciden tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the SAVE position Erasure protect tab To record over a previously recorded tape slide the protect tab to the REC position Copyright Protection The digital VCR has far superior recording and playback ability than the traditional analog VCR and in order to protect digital video software copyrights a system for managing copyrights has been established Some digital video recording with pre recorded copyright protection signals can still be played back on this camcorder If you play a digital video recording that has a copyright protection signal on video equipment with a DV terminal and attempt to record a copy of that software on this camcorder COPYRIGHT PROTECTED appears on the screen and the recording is disabled COPYRIGHT PROTECTED xipuaddy 72 02 2 14 10 04 AM EET 0 INSEL Appendix 73 VL NZ100H 068 073 73 Appendix MultiMediaCard Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard may ca
15. Inc EET T PDK JIM dl Quick Return Available mode TAPE CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again use the quick return function 1 Setthe camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 n Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 3 Press y or onthe operation button to select s then press the SET button 4 Press y or A to select QK RETURN then press the SET button D Press V or to select START then press the SET button e SEARCH flashes and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene III imm SE AR C H lt JATIN N When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene FINISHED is displayed and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen 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 VL NZ100H 031 037 32 C19 GK Associates Inc Edit Search Available mode TAPE CAMERA The edit search function lets you search without switching from TAPE CAMERA mode to TAPE VCR mode for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next Operati
16. LCD BRIGHT or LCD COLOUR then press the SET button 4 Press y or to adjust the item to the desired setting rra ase D Press the SET button then press the MENU button to turn off the menu Screen Note When adjusting the colour the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the colour setting unless necessary This adjustment only affects the monitor picture not the recorded image Adjusting the Backlight 1 2 5 VL NZ100H 068 073 68 GB GK Associates Inc Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears Press V or A on the operation button to select LCD then press the SET button Press V or A to select BACKLIGHT then press the SET button Press V or A to select AUTO NORMAL BRIGHT or OFF then press the SET button AUTO The camcorder automatically I switches between NORMAL and BRIGHT depending on the ambient light This mode is only available in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode NORMAL For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions BRIGHT For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions such as bright daylight OFF The backlight turns off To turn it on again press the MENU button Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen xipuaddy 68 02 2 14 10 04 AM EET T e Pang Appendix Turning off the Confirmation Sound
17. WIN2KXP then click OK Check the message then click Next to begin installation Click Finish to complete the installa tion 02 2 14 10 04 AM EET PDK JIM dl Windows ME 1 Add New Hardware Wizard appears after performing Preparation 2 Select Automatic search for a better driver Insert the CD ROM containing the USB driver into the CD ROM drive then click Next Select SHARP DVC USB Ver 1 0 located in the VVINME folder of the CD ROM drive then click OK to begin installation Click Finish to complete the installa tion Windows XP For installing the USB driver you need to log in as the system administrator 1 Found New Hardware Wizard appears after performing Preparation 2 Select Install from a list or specific location Insert the CD ROM containing the USB driver into the CD ROM drive then click Next Select Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search Specify RAVVIN2KXP then click Next A warning window for hardware installation appears However click Continue Anyway to continue installation Click Finish to complete the installa tion VL NZ100H 059 067 66 GB GK Associates Inc e Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a card as shown below Gy DCIM Folder of
18. appears VL NZ100H 042 046 44 GB GK Associates Inc e 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 mode To easily record good quality images perform camera shooting in Full Auto mode If AUTO is not displayed on the screen the camcorder is in Manual mode Perform the procedure below to cancel all manual settings and set the camcorder to Full Auto mode In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press and hold down the MANUAL button for 2 Second FULL AUTO flashes then stop flashing when the camcorder is set to Full Auto mode sainjea4 paoueApy 44 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET 0 INSEL dl Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture Effects Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect Types B W To record in black and white SEPIA To record in sepia colour 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 colours of the image are inverted BLUE To record with the effect of recording through a blue filter 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode pre
19. audio video cable is not properly Connect DV cable or audio video cable properly Source appears on the connected pp 49 51 camcorder screen VL NZ100H 074 080 GB GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 10 05 AM xipuaddy 78 EET T INSEL II Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot rewind or fast for Position at beginning or end of tape Rewind or fast forward tape to de Q ward tape sired point p 23 o E video noise in image Dirty video heads Call for service p 78 or use a com 5 mercially available cleaning tape gt p V Old or worn tape Use a new cassette Cannot delete image on Image is delete protected Cancel the protection setting p 60 g card a E Cannot format card Contact your dealer for advise o Cassette will not eject Power source is not properly con Connect power source properly nected pp 9 11 Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently p 10 Camcorder is recording Stop tape and try again p 20 No image on monitor Backlight has been turned off Turn on backlight p 68 Fluorescent lamp has burned out Call for service p 78 Monitor picture is hard to Inappropriate picture adjustments Adjust picture p 68 see Charge indicator flashes AC adapter or battery pack may have Call for service p 78 S in red when charging malf
20. automatically EH mark dl VL NZ100H 009 018 12 C19 GK Associates Inc e 4 waitfor the cassette holder to fully retract Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place uone1edaJg Removing 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 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 period of time If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3 the cassette protection mechanism of the camcorder might eject the cassette If this happens repeat the insertion procedure Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door Notes f the battery power is too low you may not be able to eject the cassette Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e See page 72 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder 12 02 2 14 9 58 AM EET T INSEL II dl Preparation Inserting and Removing a Card You can use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard
21. compartment clean and then insert a new battery The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage 14 02 2 14 9 58 AM ail Preparation Setting the Date and 4 Press v or A to select 2 day then Time press the SET button SETTING 2 K 2002 Available modes 0 00 TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Example Setting the date to 2 June 2003 2 6 9 Press V or A to select 6 month S 2003 and the time to 10 30 am 10 30 then press the SET button hz s SETTING 2 6 ATA S 0 00 n 6 Press v or A to select 2003 year then press the SET button SET button SETTINGS 2 6 2003 00 MENU button j T Press V or A to select 10 hour then Operation button press the SET button se SETTING 2 6 2003 Before performing the steps below make sure 10 00 that the lithium battery has been installed see page 14 8 Press v or A to select 30 minute e 1 then press the SET button ie ae Ws Lock era The internal clock now starts operating and set the Power switch to X CAMERA SETTING 2 6 2003 r 10 30 2 Lock butto O9 Press the MENU button to turn off the Press the MENU button until the menu menu screen Screen appears Note e f the date and time have been set the SETTING 1 screen m s appears in step 2 Select SETTING in the CLOCK SET screen C9 using 0 E zaone the Operation button and SET button 3 Press the SET button SET 15 VL N
22. focus on the subject e See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom 21 VL NZ100H 019 025 21 02 2 14 9 59 AM CD GK Associates Inc EET T E JIM Remaining Recording Time Display Available mode TAPE CAMERA When the camcorder is recording in TAPE CAMERA mode an on screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes Remaining recording time indicator 30min Notes The remaining recording time indicator appears when the on screen indicators are turned on The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC START STOP button to begin recording The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left Also it varies slightly depending on the length of tape used This function is based on the DVM6O tape standard When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute a warning indicator will appear Prepare a new cassette Warning indicator Approx remaining time THE TAPE ENDS SOON 4 Less than 1 min rave bo END CHANGE THE CASSETTE The tape has reached the end TAPE END dl VL NZ100H 019 025 22 CD GK Associates Inc Remaining Battery Power Display Available modes All modes When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source the remaining battery power indicator is displayed If the battery power becomes very low a warning indicator ap
23. for the recording being played back A white display indicates 12 bit recording mode while a green indicates 16 bit 02 2 14 10 02 AM sainjea4 paoueApy 52 EET 0 INSEL dl Advanced Features 53 VL NZ100H 047 054 53 Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Available mode TAPE VCR 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 Notes Audio dubbing does not function through the DV terminal You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings made in LP mode You cannot use the built in stereo microphone for audio dubbing when the audio video cable is connected C19 GK Associates Inc e Audio Recording In normal recording mode 12 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 Audio 2 Dubbed stereo left and right sound 16 bit audio recording The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over the original right soun
24. see page 44 4 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording VL NZ100H 019 025 22875 REC SEURAT e az CD GK Associates Inc E REC od 20 Shr approx thr 40min ote Using the zoom see page 21 and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above 20 02 2 14 9 59 AM EET T INSEL II Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Auto Focus Available modes Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Zooming allows you to move visually closer to The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode or farther from a subject without physically which is designed to focus on most types of changing your position subjects In Auto Focus mode the camcorder When using the optical zoom you can enlarge automatically focuses on the subject in the the subject up to 10x centre of the scene Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene Zooming in when you want to centre attention on the subject Notes EE e f no subject is in the centre of the scene the EE Wide i P n Bs focus area will expand and the subject nearest zu A KM ERG the centre will be focused on angle les t i B Ars Photo e It no subject is displayed
25. shaking that is often annoying in close up shots 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select ej then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select DIS then press the SET button 4 Press v or A to select ON then press the SET button DIS o D Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The DIS indicator only appears when the on screen indicators are turned on 169 DIS indicator To cancel DIS function Select OFF in step 4 above The indicator will disappear Notes The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking When image shaking does not occur e g when using the camcorder on a tripod turn off the DIS function The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off 02 2 14 10 00 AM sainjea j jnjash 34 EET PDK 1131 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Rotate the LCD monitor 180 vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording If the camcorder is steadied you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor The remote control is useful for such occasions Useful Features 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD 2 Set the Power switch to CAMER
26. still image files L 100SHARP Sub folder of still images Serial number 100 to 999 J DVCo0001 JPG Still image Jj Dvcoooo2 uPG Caution on transferring data While transferring data the transfer indicator moves Do not execute the operations below Disconnecting the USB cable Switching the power on off Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby Opening the card slot cover usB A O Transfer indicator Note In case of data transfer error disconnect the USB cable then connect it again or set the Power switch to OFF then set it to VCR again Disconnecting the USB cable Refer to the operation manual and help files of your PC for unplugging and make sure that the PC permits to unplug then disconnect the USB cable Sainjes j gawe JINS E181 Notes If you copy any data incompatible with this camcorder to the card the camcorder will not be able to recognize it t is recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source for extended periods of use 66 02 2 14 10 04 AM MENTI o Pin Digital Still Camera Features Playback Slide Show Playback D Press V or A to select SLIDE SHOW then press the SET button Available mode Beginning from the image selected in CARD VCR step 2 the recorded images will display in full screen one after another in order You can automatically play back consecutive of recording still images recorded on a card at i
27. supplied card Picture quality Approx number of setting images NORMAL 90 ECONOMY 160 FINE 50 Note The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot VL NZ100H 055 058 56 GB GK Associates Inc 1 In CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or A on the operation button to select re then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select REC MODE then press the SET button 4 Press v or to select the desired setting then press the SET button THE PT NE C ONOMY D Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The selected picture quality indicator only appears when the on screen indicators are turned on g 2 CAR 1 lt o dc 10 15 EC ONOM Picture quality indicator Note The picture quality indicator is also displayed in CARD VCR mode The picture quality indicator displayed during playback is based on the amount of data for that recorded image Since the amount of data differs depending on factors E such as image detail sometimes the picture Ej quality indicator displayed during playback may EU e not match the picture quality setting used during recording 8o as 3 D 56 02 2 14 10 03 AM BEEN T INSEL dl Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording Recording with the Self timer Avai
28. the Lithium Battery 14 Setting the Date and Time we 15 Attaching the Lens Hood 16 Attaching the Wrist Strap 16 2 Using the Lens Cap 17 o Tips on Recording Positions aa aaa 18 3 e E a Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode s es 19 Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode ZOOMING iste duete bn e Auto Focus Macto Sl6ls css etu tte NO D lade s cU a aka aaa Loa i samjead njasn Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display ssssss 22 Playback Tape Playback sssssssssseeeeeeeeen 23 Using Earphones Commercially Available s 28 Volume Control Still E Video Search Watching Playback on a TV sainjea4 paoueApy N d g Useful Features Using the Menu SCreenS 26 BE 0 Camera Recording Displaying the Recording Guide suf oS Setting the Digital Zoom 28 2 Gamma Brightness Compensation 29 GAND nekai aeia aea S ni 30 Fade In and Fade Out 91 Quick Return 32 Edit SEO sanane aa ahir ana ahaaa ndre asah i 32 N J gt lt vi VL NZ100H i viii 6 02 2 14 9 57 AM CD GK Associates Inc EET 0 INSEL Contents N Useful Features Still Recording n Tape ette 33 Attaching the Sup
29. the camcorder will 1B aiiis automatically zoom out until a subject comes e Zooming out when you want to into the frame E E includes the surroundings Auto Focus may not work in the situations ex described on page 42 In these situations use the manual focus function Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T tele photo side to get a close up view Macro Shots Zooming out e Push the Power Zoom control to the W wide Available modes angle side to get a wide field of view TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA This camcorder lets you shoot close up images of small objects such as flowers and insects or make title frames for your videos When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 1 5 m of the camcorder do not zoom in on it Instead zoom out all the way by pushing the 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 Power Zoom control The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control Notes Note Te canara is unable to focus when zoomin shen youare recordingiA Macra SHON DE Sure 8 BEN ing that the subject receives sufficient illumination in on subjects within 1 5 m The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to
30. 13 dl Specifications Camcorder Signal System Recording System Cassette Recording Playback Time Tape Speed Pickup Device Lens Lens Filter Diameter Monitor Microphone Colour Temperature Compensation Minimum Illumination Still Image Compression System Still Image Recording Format Still Image Recording Medium Power Requirement Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Dimensions approx Weight approx AC Adapter UADP 0342TAZZ Power Requirement DC Output Dimensions approx Weight approx SD Memory Card Memory Capacity Power Requirement Operating Temperature Storage Temperature PAL standard 2 rotary heads helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes DVM6O LP mode SP mode 18 831 mm second LP mode 12 568 mm second Va 6 4 mm effective size 4 5 mm CCD image sensor with approx 800 000 pixels including optical black 10x optical 300 x digital power zoom lens F1 8 f23 6 36 0 mm full range auto focus 27 mm 3 7 5 cm full colour LCD screen TFT active matrix Electret stereo microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 1 lux with gain up F1 8 JPEG base line conformance JPEG Exif2 1 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard DC 7 4V 4 3 W during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode 0 C to 40 C 30 to 80
31. 30 02 2 14 10 00 AM e iil Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out 2 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording Available mode The picture turns white and the image TAPE CAMERA and sound fade in The fade function allows you to gradually bring FA P 2 69 the image and sound in or out at the beginning EN FADE LUNG z REC or end of a scene for creating scene transi Q EE 4 tions This is especially effective in creating a a s VA z dramatic change in scenery IG Me th REC START STOP button AUTO Es 30min 3 Press the REC START STOP 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 ji s n REC START STOP FADE 0UTr AS TAPE nl e ARD Wi rM AUTO 3 Useful Features Ed 27min Fade out To cancel Fade mode Press the FADE button again in Recording Using Standby mode 1 In TAPE CAMERA mode press the To use Fade Out only FADE button ns FADE appears 1 During camera recording in TAPE CAMERA mode press the FADE button to display FADE FADE cape EST dia oe 2 Press the REC START STOP button at LY the point where you wish to stop recording hu Note E Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade Out 31 VL NZ100H 031 037 31 02 2 14 10 00 AM CD GK Associates
32. 4 49 02 2 14 10 02 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T PDK JIM dl Using the Camcorder as a Converter Available mode TAPE VCR You can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal e g video recorded on 8 mm or Hi8 tapes to digital signal Connect the audio video cable and DV cable as shown below Recording To DV terminal digital equipment e g computer DV cable commercially available Digital signal To DV terminal To AV jack Analog signal e Audio video cable supplied Yellow To video output jack White To audio output L jack Red To audio output R jack Playback analog equipment e g 8 mm or Hi8 camcorder A4 he arrow shows the signal flow Note e See page 2 for how to open the jack cover VL NZ100H 047 054 50 GB GK Associates Inc Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode and make sure that playback stops 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 3 Press y or onthe operation button to select Isl then press the SET button 4 Press y or A to select ANLG9DGTL then press the SET button D Press V or A to select ON then press the SET button RRON 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the e menu screen 7 Pressthe Play button on the analog equipment Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture is being properly received 8 Press the Record button on
33. A 3 Rotate the monitor section 180 vertically e A mirror image of the subject displays on the LCD monitor 4 Begin recording 35 VL NZ100H 031 037 35 C19 GK Associates Inc Cautions Do not rotate the monitor 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 Use the remote control to begin stop recording on tape The screen image automatically inverts when the monitor rotation is between 135 and 200 When the monitor section is turned back to the normal position the image returns to normal You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode The Operation button still retains its function as during normal playback for example on the Operation button works as the Play button 02 2 14 10 00 AM EET T PDK JIM Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Available mode TAPE CAMERA This camcorder allows you to record in LP Long Play Recording mode for approximately 5096 more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP Standard Play Recording mode 1 n TAPE CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen
34. DK JIM dl Dew Formation What is dew formation When cold water is poured into a glass dew drops form on the glass This clinging of water drops is called dew formation When dew forms in your camcorder Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape Stick to the head This causes damage both to the head and the tape When dew forms recording and playback may not function properly Dew is likely to form in the following circum stances When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room or car When placing the camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner When placing the camcorder in a humid room How to prevent trouble When using the camcorder in a place where dew is likely to form allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimatise to the surround ings for about one hour For example when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing place it in a plastic bag Plastic bag CDBe sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room VL NZ100H i viii 4 CD GK Associates Inc Dew warning feature If dew forms the word DEW flashes on th
35. DK JIM dl Before Requesting Service The following conditions do not always denote trouble Therefore perform the checks described below before calling for service If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service Where this is not possible please visit our web site www sharp co uk support Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours or 01 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor who can be contacted on the following numbers WiLLOw VALE Etectronics Lto 0121 766 5414 n the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power Power source is not properly connected Connect power source properly pp 9 11 Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently p 10 s Dew in camcorder Wait until dew dries p iv a Safety function is in effect Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack Wait for 2 seconds then reinstall battery pack an
36. IT Optional Accessories Standard life Extended life battery pack battery pack VL NZ100H i viii 2 02 2 14 9 57 AM CD GK Associates Inc EET 0 INSEL dl 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 sensor or LCD screen surface Be particularly careful when record ing outside When shooting in dark places avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources such as the sun Otherwise the image may white out Should this happen point the lens in a differ ent direction until the picture returns to nor mal Avoid magnetic sources Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights motors televisions or other magnetic sources may ad versely affect recorded im ages Using the camcorder near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture dete rioration Avoid shocks and drop ping Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibra tions Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the re corded image Ts Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment
37. Image 2 Press V to select 0 then press the 2 Press V or A to select PRI ALL then SET button press the SET button The Wi indicator disappears PRI NONE RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to finish the To cancel the print order for all images setting Perform steps 1 to 3 in Assigning Print Order to an Image 2 Press V or A to select PRI NONE then press the SET button to cancel the print order for all images e The ll indicators are turned off mie PRI SELECT 9 c PRI ALL 22 RETURN io D 64 VL NZ100H 059 067 64 02 2 14 10 04 AM GB GK Associates Inc MENTI o Pin e E 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD Sa E 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the os Power switch to VCR T wu Note a When you connect the USB cable for the first time you need to install the USB driver The installation procedure varies depending on your PC operating system Find your operating system and follow the steps in Installing the USB driver 65 VL NZ100H 059 067 65 Digital Still Camera Features Playback Transferring Data on Card to Computer Using the supplied USB cable you can transfer still images to a computer System Requirements Microsoft Windows9 98 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows
38. Macrovision Corporation and is intended 2 E Sia for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited 71 VL NZ100H 068 073 7i 02 2 14 10 04 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET PDK JIM Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the Mni M mark This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory but it cannot record or play back this memory To record in LP mode use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode Do not insert anything into the holes on the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them in any way Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area conducive to dust or mold Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material When a previously 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 heat sources or in areas
39. PE VCR or CARD VCR mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select or 3 then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select PIC EFFECT then press the SET button AUDIO DUB AUDIO ANLG2DGTL RETURN 41 VL NZ100H 038 041 41 C19 GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 10 01 AM Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MANUAL button until Available modes the focus setting screen appears TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA lt 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 2 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire AUTO MAN FOCUS AUTO 3 Press or V to focus on the subject A To focus on a more distant subject V To focus on a closer subject MF MAN FOCUS MANUAL 0 Fast moving subject is too bright 4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears MF appears a Manual focus indicator Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene Subject has horizontal stripes To return to Auto Focus mode Light reflects off the subject E z Press the SET butto
40. Remove the lens cap 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE Power switch Media Selection switch 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The picture from the lens now displays The camcorder is now ready to record Recording Standby mode Lock button Note To pause recording Press the REC START STOP button again Recording pauses and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode REC START STOP 0 gt To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Notes Battery power is consumed in Recording suonelado aiseg Standby mode Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon e 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 e about 4 minutes 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 mode for Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in TAPE CAM ERA mode 20 Battery Max continuous pack recording time Actual recording time approx BT L225 thr 30min approx 50min approx BT L445 f AUTO is not displayed at this time set the camcorder to Full Auto mode
41. The heat from incan descent lights may de form the camcorder or cause it to malfunction VL NZ100H i viii 3 CD GK Associates Inc When using your 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 O C to 40 C and at 30 to 80 relative humidity Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in d the summer in direct ON sunlight or near strong SN heat sources this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry Avoid situations where water sand dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke steam or moisture Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mil Nau dew to form on M y the lenses Be gt sure to keep the es unit in a well by ventilated loca tion Some small portable tri pods may be difficult to at tach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder Be sure to use only a strong stable tripod A u camcorder in a cold envi ronment the LCD monitor screen often ap pears less bright immediately after the povver is turned on This is not a malfunc tion To prevent the camcorder from be coming too cold wrap it in a thick cloth a blanket etc 02 2 14 9 57 AM EET P
42. VL NZ100S hyou1 02 2 12 18 00 HOS LNAG SIV NVHJ e Gedr ckt in apan imprim ali Japon EET T INSEL II This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Dieses Ger t entspricht den Anforderungen der EG Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 73 23 EWG mit Anderung 93 68 EWG Ce mat riel r pond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89 336 CEE et 73 23 CEE modifi es par la directive 93 68 CEE Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89 336 EEG en 73 23 EEG gewijzigd door 93 68 EEG Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC med tilleeg nr 93 68 EEC Quest apparecchio conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89 336 EEC e 73 23 EEC come emendata dalla direttiva 93 68 EEC H eykataotaon avi avtarokpivetat oti ATAITIOEIS TOV OSNYLOV THS Evpwnaikys Evoong 89 336 EOK kot 73 23 EOK ono ot kavoviopoi avtoi ODUTANPOONKaV ard tnv o ny a 93 68 EOK Este equipamento obedece s exig ncias das directivas 89 336 CEE e 73 23 CEE na sua vers o corrigida pela directiva 93 68 CEE Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89 336 CEE y 73 23 CEE modificadas por medio de la 93 68 CEE Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89 336 EEC och 73 23 EEC sa som kompletteras av 93 68 EEC Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC i endring
43. Z100H 009 018 15 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T U JIM dl Changing to the 12 hour Time Mode 1 After performing step 8 above press V or A to select 12H 24H then press the SET button 2 Press V or A to select 12H then press the SET button 12H 24H 12H 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen Notes The date and time once set are internally recorded even when not displayed on the Screen The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes VL NZ100H 009 018 16 C19 GK Associates Inc e 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 uoneiedaig To remove it turn it in the opposite direction Notes The lens cap can still be attached on top of the lens hood Filters and other accessories cannot be attached on the top of the lens hood Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown below Wrist strap loop Caution Do not swing the camcorder by the strap 16 02 2 14 9 58 AM HEN T INSEL II Preparation Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder below
44. acts or touch them with your fingers or rub or scrape them Static electricity may damage erase data on the card Clean the card by wiping it gently with a soft dry cloth Carry and store the card in its original plastic case to protect it from dirt grime and static electricity The polyethylene case is anti static Watch out for condensation Moisture condensation may form inside and outside the card if it is carried into an area subject to sudden large changes in tempera ture Watch out for condensation because it can cause malfunctions When moisture condenses on the card leave it at the prevailing temperature until the water evaporates naturally Your image data t is best to copy your valuable image data from the card onto some other medium personal computer floppy disk MO disk etc and make a backup Malfunction repair and so on can cause the recorded images to disappear from the card Make absolutely sure not to remove the card or turn the camcorder power off while the card is recording data erasing data or formatting initializing This can cause loss of data and damage the card Initializing the card will erase the data on it Make sure no important image data is recorded on the card before you initialize it Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will not be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data caused by incorrect handling of the card by you or a third party
45. amcorder normally records audio in the 12 bit audio recording mode For higher quality audio recording select the 16 bit audio recording mode 1 n TAPE CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select tej then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select AUDIO MODE then press the SET button 16bit Useful Features 4 Press v or A to select 16bit then press the SET button Ma 6 bit D 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 Ka 16bit RA 16 bit audio recording mode indicator 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 original sounds will be recorded in mono see page 53 37 VL NZ100H 031 037 37 02 2 14 10 00 AM C19 GK Associates Inc dl Useful Features Playback Using the Remote Control Available modes TAPE CAMERA TAPE VCR Use the remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance such as when you want to record yourself in a scene or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the two supplied AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries with the battery poles positioned a
46. appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select tej then press the SET button 3 Press y or A to select TAPE SPEED then press the SET button 4 Press v or A to select LP then press the SET button TAPE SPEED Nj D Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on screen indicators are turned on AUTO LLPJ 45min Long play recording mode indicator To return to SP mode Select SP in step 4 above dl VL NZ100H 031 037 36 C19 GK Associates Inc e 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 or audio loss may occur in the following cases When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manu facturer When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording 02 2 14 10 00 AM sainjea j jnjash 36 MENTI e Pin Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16 bit Audio Recording Mode Available mode TAPE CAMERA The c
47. audio changes from 12 bit mode to 16 bit mode or vice versa Press the SET button to resume operation Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion of the tape is encountered You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately see page gt 52 s D D o E 3 54 02 2 14 10 02 AM dl Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode CARD CAMERA You can take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the card STILL button Power Zoom control Media Selection switch Power switch 1 Insert a card into the camcorder see page 13 2 Remove the lens cap 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The picture from the lens now displays Number of shots taken remaining g amp CARD 81 NORMAL f E 82 A 5 Lock button AUTO as Lu gt a 55 VL NZ100H 055 058 55 GD GK Associates Inc e 5 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire 6 Press the STILL button half way down to focus on the subject The camcorder automatically focuses on the subject When it is set you will hear a sound and see gy mark then the camcorder locks the focus STILL I dun A 9 81 NORMAL 7 Press the STILL butto
48. ch c s e 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Align the mark on the side of the battery pack with the em mark on the camcorder and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place 2 9 VL NZ100H 009 018 9 C19 GK Associates Inc Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder then press the battery release Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out 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 destroy the card rendering it unreadable and unwritable Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a 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 other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion 02 2 14 9 58 AM EET T U JIM
49. cial 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 Watching the Demonstration 1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder see page 12 2 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 3 Press y or onthe operation button to select ETC then press the SET button 4 Press V or A to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button D Press V or A to select ON then press the SET button DEMO MODE J 6 Set the Power switch to OFF then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA The demonstration begins Appendix VL NZ100H 074 080 77 C19 GK Associates Inc Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration press the MENU button to pause the demonstra tion 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select ETC then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button 4 Press V or A to select OFF then press the SET button Ms UU NO F F 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 02 2 14 10 05 AM EET T P
50. d Both dubbed and original sounds are mono Audio 1 Original left sound Audio 2 Dubbed sound Note You can select the 12 bit or 16 bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 37 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET T PDK JIM Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing 2 Press to pause playback 3 Press the MENU button until the menu Screen appears 4 Press V or onthe operation button to select Isl then press the SET button D Press V or A to select AUDIO DUB then press the SET button The audio dubbing screen appears AUDIO DUB AUDIO1 2 START STOP 6 Press the SET button to begin audio dubbing Record your narration dl VL NZ100H 047 054 54 GB GK Associates Inc e To pause audio dubbing Press the SET button To resume audio dubbing press the SET button again To cancel audio dubbing Press the MENU button The audio dubbing screen disappears 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
51. d turn on power p 9 REC START STOP button does Erasure protect tab on video cassette is open Close tab or use a new cassette p 72 not work Power suddenly turns off Camcorder left in Recording Standby mode for 5 Set Power switch to OFF and then back to minutes in TAPE CAMERA mode CAMERA Auto focus does not work Manual Focus mode is engaged Set to Auto Focus mode p 42 Zoom used on close subject Zoom out from subject p 21 e Subject has little contrast in brightness or is full Focus manually p 42 of horizontal or vertical stripes E Bright subject produces wide Occurs when shooting subject with strong con vertical lines trast to the background Does not indicate a mal o function Automatically zooms out without Camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in operating Zoom control on subject within 1 5 m and automatically zooms out until it focuses on subject No subject in the field of view Direct lens to some subject or set zoom to wid est angle before shooting p 21 Display automatically changes Camcorder is in Demo mode Set DEMO MODE menu item to OFF p 77 in TAPE CAMERA mode No image appears on connected Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not Select video input channel or TV channel prop TV screen Selected properly erly p 25 ae cs Audio video cable is not properly connected Connect audio video cable properly p 25 Ec No image from an external DV cable or
52. e Screen and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds CDIf DEW flashes remove the cassette eave the cassette compartment open and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder o acclimatise to the surrounding tempera ure 2 To use the camcorder again turn on the power after waiting for a few hours Be sure hat DEW has disappeared Do not insert a cassette while DEW is flashing this may result in damage to the ape Since dew forms gradually it may take 10 o 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages 02 2 14 9 57 AM iz a 6 Precautions Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt dust and tape coating particles Mosaic noise Striped noise mosaic like noise appears on the playback picture see above illustration playback pictures do not move during playback the whole screen becomes blue Causes of video head clogging High temperature and high humidity environ ment A lot of dust in the air Damaged tape Worn tape Long time use Dew formation If the video heads become clogged the Q indicator appears on the screen Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 78 Before Requesting Service VL NZ100H i viii 5 i CD GK Associates Inc Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available Available mode TAPE VCR You can clean the video head with a comme
53. e marked S or amp and of the same rating as above which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type DANGER The fuse from the cut off plug should be removed and the cut off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner Under no circumstances should the cut off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A Socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead follow the instructions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug Before replacing the plug cover make sure that f the new fitted plug contains a fuse its value is the same as that rem
54. econds NO MEMORY CARD Description of warning The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly Check that it is properly inserted see page 13 MEMORY CARD FULL The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images Delete unnecessary images see page 61 or replace the card with a new one see page 13 NO DATA ON MEMORY CARD The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize MEMORY CARD ERROR The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder Format the card to use it with this camcorder see page 58 FORMAT MEMORY CARD The card has not been formatted with this camcorder Format the card see page 58 MEMORY CARD PROTECTED The card is write protected see pages 13 74 DATA PROTECTED You are trying to delete a protected image Cancel the protection setting see page 60 MEMORY CARD The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder Format the VL NZ100H 001 008 C19 GK Associates Inc READ ERROR card to use it with this camcorder see page 58 CANNOT The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or STORE DATA data on the card Replace the card see page 13 Note e gt lt indicates a flashing display 02 2 14 9 58 AM l sa2uaJajay uoneJadg Tos dl Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Power swit
55. en 93 68 EEC Tama laite tayttaa direktiivien 89 336 EEC ja 73 23 EEC vaatimukset joita on muutettu direktiivill 93 68 EEC WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD DO To prevent shock do not open the cabinet NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to a qualified dealer or service RAIN OR MOISTURE centre This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack CAUTION Power supply To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards WARNING THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT do NOT use any other power source FOR USE WITH TOYS THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP CAMCORDER Important MODEL VL NZ100H ONLY Recording and playback of any material may require consent Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956 the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958 the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz function enactments and orders VL NZ100H tobira1 2 1 02 2 14 9 56 AM EET 0 INSEL dl SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U K The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non rewireable moulded plug incorporating a 3A fuse Should the fuse need to be replaced a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fus
56. en indicators are turned on Before recording make sure that the date and Available modes time have been correctly set If they have not All modes been set the display will be left blank when playing back the recording The display will also Follow the procedure below to display the date be left blank for unrecorded or damaged or both the date and time of recording on the portions of the tape Screen You can display the date and time n TAPE VCR or CARD VCR mode the current during both recording and playback date and time are displayed when the tape or card is not being played back The example screens shown are for TAPE CAMERA mode Slow 1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR a 2 Press the MENU button until the menu This function allows you to play back images in screen appears slow motion 3 Press V or A on the operation button During playback in TAPE VCR mode press to select then press the SET button SLOW button 1 on the remote control 4 Press y or A to select DISPLAY then TT press the SET button SERA CD fiso CD zoow CD RES gt PLA SHP Useful Features n t mstop stow PLAY button ODE M so button vawe CD REMOTE CONTROL To return to normal playback press PLAY 5 Press y or A to select DATE or button gt DATE TIME then press the SET Notes button The sound is off in Slow mode
57. ette 2 Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received 3 Pressthe REC START STOP button on the camcorder The camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 4 Press onthe Operation button to begin recording To stop recording Press V on the Operation button Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 Press to pause recording when the Source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut 2 Press 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 e f no picture or sound is input to the camcorder even if the DV cable is properly connected and you are playing back the source media from the video equipment set the Power switch on the camcorder to OFF and then back to VCR or disconnect the DV cable and connect it again e If a digital video recording with a copyright protection signal is used as the playback source COPYRIGHT PROTECTED appears on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is disabled see page 72 When displaying the playback picture on the recording equipment you may find black bands around the image Th
58. for TAPE VCR mode T x During playback or camera recording in TAPE modes press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select ETC then press the SET button e Le 3 Press y or to select TIME CODE then press the SET button ua lt 4 Press y or A to select DISP ON then press the SET button 47 dl VL NZ100H 047 054 47 GD GK Associates Inc e D Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The time code appears when the on Screen indicators are turned on 1C0 05 35 AUDIO1 2 Time code 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 code on a TV during playback 1 In TAPE VCR mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select ETC then press the SET button Press V or A to select TC OUT then press the SET button 4 Press v or to select ON then press the SET button TC OUT ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET T PDK JIM Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences FCR 1 Play back the tape to be edited on the TAPE VCR camcorder and locate the beginning and e
59. for storing still images Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above push the card CD and pull the card straight out as shown below s Inserting E 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF a 2 Slide the card slot cover release and open the card slot cover in the direction Notes of the arrow You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard see page 71 Card slot cover release The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use e See pages 73 and 74 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camcorder Caution Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the card indicator flashes during recording This may delete the recorded image or damage the card About the write protect switch 3 Inserta card into the slot as shown SD Memory Card has a write protect switch below and push it in as far as it will go When the switch is set to the locked position you cannot record delete data or format the Write protect card Set it to the unlocked position to record switch delete data or format the card Back view Label Unlocked position I Locked position Clipped corner 4 Close the card slot cover 13 VL NZ100H 009 018 13 02 2 14 9 58 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T E JIM Installing the Lithium Battery Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time setti
60. harging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack e See page 75 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 deterioration of the capacity it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months Fully charge the battery pack aAttach the battery pack to the camcorder and set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off Remove the battery pack and store it between 10 C and 20 C 10 02 2 14 9 58 AM EET 0 INSEL dl Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter Caution The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders Preparation 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter and insert the AC plug
61. he 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 camcorder then rotate as shown below Tripod adapter socket Note You cannot use the supplied tripod adapter if the alignment pin is not retractable 02 2 14 10 00 AM EET e Lm 113 dl VL NZ100H 031 037 34 Wide Screen 16 9 Available mode TAPE CAMERA The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16 9 Wide screen Normal screen 1 In TAPE CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select ej then press the SET button 3 Press y or A to select 16 9 then press the SET button 4 Press y or A to select ON then press the SET button The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked TR ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen To return to normal screen Select OFF in step 4 above C19 GK Associates Inc Digital Image Stabilization DIS Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA The digital image stabilization DIS function allows you to stabilize the image by electroni cally compensating for relatively minor image
62. into a power outlet To power outlet e 3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack The camcorder is supplied power DC input j 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR 11 VL NZ100H 009 018 11 C19 GK Associates Inc AC power socket 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 by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card rendering it unreadble and unwritable Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time 02 2 14 9 58 AM EET T U JIM Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door After confirmation sound the cassette holder extends and opens automatically Cassette compartment door release 2 Inserta commercially available cassette fully with the window facing outwards and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards Erasure protect tab 3 Pressthe mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place After confirmation sound the cassette holder retracts
63. is is caused by the differences of the image display sizes You cannot output the picture playing back from the DV terminal to an external monitor 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET T PDK JIM dl Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Available mode TAPE VCR You can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio 142 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 recording in stereo Audio 2 channel only 16 bit recording in mono right channel only 1 Play back a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio 2 Press the MENU button until the menu Screen appears VL NZ100H 047 054 52 GB GK Associates Inc 3 Press y or onthe operation button to select Isl then press the SET button 4 Press v or A to select AUDIO then press the SET button D Press V or A to select the desired audio playback mode then press the SET button AUDIO 1 2 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 Audio playback mode indicator AUDIO1 2 Note The audio playback mode indicator AUDIO displays in different colours depending on the recording mode 12 or 16 bit used
64. l C19 GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 9 58 AM p 69 p 77 e 100 0010 10 CARD CAMERA mode CARD VCR mode H PLAYBACK NORMAL I AUTO par ra son SEE See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen C19 GK Associates Inc Note Operation References e VL NZ100H 001 008 sasua1ajay uomejadg dl dl e Manual screens MANUAL button Each time you press the MANUAL button the screen changes as shown below AUTO CA AUTO Focus setting screen p 42 AUTO BURNT AUTO Exposure setting screen p 43 AUTO WHITE BAL AUTO White balance screen p 44 AUTO 30min Normal screen On screen indicators on off MENU button VL NZ100H 001 008 C19 GK Associates Inc Each time you press the MENU button the screen changes as shown below The example screens shown are for TAPE CAMERA mode AUTO 30min NT Indicators on Menu screen Indicators off 02 2 14 9 58 AM Sa3uaJajay uomneJadQ PT 6 Operation References 2 2 Warning Indicators e If a warning indicator appears on the screen follow the specified instructions E Displayed for the first Displayed aft E vide nk ui dide x Description of warni
65. l picture of the image is displayed sainjea j jnjash Note To cancel the still picture press again 4 Press the STILL button to copy the image to the card The indicator flashes red while the image is copied 40 VL NZ100H 038 041 40 02 2 14 10 01 AM GB GK Associates Inc EET e PS II dl Useful Features Playback Picture Effect Playback Available modes TAPE VCR CARD VCR These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect Types B W The picture is displayed in black and white SEPIA The picture is displayed in sepia colour 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 colours of the image are inverted BLUE The picture is displayed with the effect of playback through a blue filter 4 Press y or A to select the desired picture effect then press the SET button did dd AB W Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select OFF in step 4 above Notes Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a personal computer You cannot use Picture Effect Playback with Slide Show Playback a The example screens shown are for TAPE VCR mode 2 8 1 During playback in TA
66. lable mode CARD CAMERA The self timer function allows you to record images after a time lag of 10 seconds This is convenient when you want to record an image of you and your friends together 1 In CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select sa then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select SELF TIMER then press the SET button ING 1 C EFFEC CEN fit N HAN TE XE CUT E GUIDE RETURN g 9 2 CARD 10 80 NORMAL AUTO S e 5 S38 s Ss Lu ea 57 VL NZ100H 055 058 57 C19 GK Associates Inc e 4 Press the STILL button fully to set the timer The self timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down Self timer operating indicator 9 g P X CARD 10 80 NORMAL AUTO The shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds and a still image of the subject is recorded Notes When recording with the self timer stabilize the camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it to a tripod etc To cancel the self timer press the STILL button fully again in step 4 above e Self timer mode cancels after recording one image Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another image with the self timer Caution Do not turn the power off or remove the card once the self timer operating indicator begins flashing 02 2 14 10 03 AM EET PDK JIM
67. lume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards Volume control BEBEOOOO VOLUME Decrease de Increase Speaker Still Available mode TAPE VCR The still function allows you to pause playback in TAPE VCR mode During playback in TAPE VCR mode press on the Operation button T T To return to normal playback press A again Notes e The sound is off in Still mode To protect the tape the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes VL NZ100H 019 025 24 CD GK Associates Inc Video Search Available mode TAPE VCR The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position 1 During playback in TAPE VCR mode press gt or lt on the Operation button The playback picture fast forwards or reverses S o e e uc D z gt gt gt E 2 When you find the scene press to return to normal playback Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position 1 During fast forward or rewind in TAPE VCR mode press and hold gt or lt on the Operation button The fast forward or rewind picture displays 2 Ifthe 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 to begin normal playback Note
68. ly caused by data loss Make backup copies of your data wherever possible VL NZ100H 074 080 74 GB GK Associates Inc e AC Adapter The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio Prevent flammables liquids and metal objects from entering the adapter The adapter is a sealed unit Do not attempt to open or modify it Do not damage drop or subject the adapter to vibration Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight Avoid using the adapter in humid or ex tremely hot places Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view the fluores cent lamp may need to be replaced Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice xipuaddy 74 02 2 14 10 05 AM EET 0 INSEL Appendix 75 Appendix 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 10 C and 30 C Fully charge the battery pack Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use Refresh discharging before charging is unnecessary Use To conserve battery power be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use
69. mble or repair the battery pack by yourself Do not use any battery charging equipment other than that designed for use with these battery packs Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 60 C such as the dashboard of cars Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or water Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong force Note Use only SHARP BT L225 or BT L445 battery packs These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder VL NZ100H 074 080 75 C19 GK Associates Inc e Keep the battery pack out of reach of children Dispose of used battery packs promptly Do not dispose of them in fire To protect the terminals put the cover on the battery pack when it is not in use Notes The battery pack will become warm during charging and use This is not a malfunction The battery pack has a limited service life If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge the battery pack is at the end of the terminals with a soft dry cloth 02 2 14 10 05 AM its service life Replace it with a new battery pack e If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty wipe iz a 6 Cleaning Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing Do not use thinner benzene or other strong chemical cleaners These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing Clean the casing with a soft dr
70. n fully to begin recording T R CARDS 9 81 AUTO The a indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the card and returns to white when recording completes To record another image release the STILL button and make sure the picture is not frozen in the monitor then perform steps 6 and 7 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 image and depending on the timing of the shot may result in changes to colour hue in the image e Set the BEEP menu item to OFF to turn off the focus locking sound Caution Do not turn the power off while the indicator is flashing in step 7 02 2 14 10 03 AM EET T PDK JIM dl Selecting the Picture Quality Available mode CARD CAMERA The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality setting Select the appropriate setting to match your recording objectives Types NORMAL Records images with standard picture quality ECONOMY Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality FINE Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with a lower number of recordable images Approximate number of record able images with the
71. n while the focus setting E ZA A Gp screen is displayed E OH jal Ex I AA KON a Subject has fine repeated geen arferent distanssi e The camcorder may not be able to focus patterns scene at the same time correctly if the subject is closer than approxi E mately 1 5 m Set the zoom control to wide e WI angle and try refocusing again TT f the lens is dirty or fogged the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly When MF is displayed you can manually e adjust the focus by pressing V or A even if the focus setting screen is not displayed 42 VL NZ100H 042 046 42 02 2 14 10 01 AM GB GK Associates Inc EET e PD II Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting Available modes Screen is displayed TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Note The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene mode which automatically selects the optimal setting is selected thereafter aperture However when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background you may not be able to record a clear image In this case use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level Background is too bright and subject too dark backlit subject Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens Subject is too bright agai
72. nd of the sequence you wish to Video editing lets you refine your videos by cut Write down the time code reading at removing unwanted sequences from your tape the beginning and end of that sequence or transposing one sequence with another see page 47 Then rewind the tape to This camcorder lets you monitor the source before the beginning of the portion that program on the built in LCD monitor without you wish to keep having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor 2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio video cable as shown 3 Press A on the camcorder to begin playback then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording Recording 4 Press the Pause Still button on the VCR Yellow To video input jack to pause recording when the source White To audio input L jack tape reaches the beginning of the Red To audio input R jack sequence to be cut D Press the Pause Still or Record button 1 Audio video cable supplied on the VCR to resume recording when e the source tape reaches the end of the e Playback sequence to be cut E To stop editing Press V on the camcorder and press the Stop gt mb button on the VCR Notes m To AV Jack e Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off g The arrow shows the signal flow There may be picture noise during video
73. nector QSOCZ0033TAZZ _ t f t Audio R video L audio L Yellovv To video input jack White To audio input L jack If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack Red To audio input R jack use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR Close the jack cover after use Audio video cable supplied tan The arrow shows the signal flow 25 VL NZ100H 019 025 25 02 2 14 9 59 AM CD GK Associates Inc dl Useful Features Using the Menu Screens Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings Media Selection switch Power switch SET button MENU button Operation button 1 Set to the desired camcorder mode see page 19 See pages 4 and 5 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode Nae Lock button Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears Example Note The menu screen does not appear during recording VL NZ100H 026 030 26 CD GK Associates Inc e 3 Press V or onthe Operation button to select the desired menu screen t then press the SET button Example e You can press gt instead of the SET button 4 Press y or A to select the desired menu item DGTL ZOOM then press the SET button Example sainjea j jnjash e You can press gt instead of the SET but
74. ng INSERT FA There is no video cassette in the camcorder A GASSETTE Bel Insert a cassette see page 12 EJEGT THE EJECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be CASSETTE CASSETTE removed see page 12 rri The erasure protect tab on the video cassette yt H T PROTECT TAB has been slid to the record protect position e i 51 11 1 preventing recording see page 72 THE TAPE TAPE END The tape is about to end Prepare a new ENDS SOON ZH TNA cassette see page 12 CHANGE THE TAPE END The tape has reached the end Replace it with a CASSETTE new cassette see page 12 BATTERY IS AN 4 The battery is almost depleted Replace it with a TOO LOW 4A fully charged battery pack see page 9 Dew has formed inside the camcorder Wait a T few hours for the dew to dry away see DEW DEW page iv E About 10 seconds after this warning appears the camcorder automatically turns off o Mw The video heads are clogged and should be ep cleaned see page v The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is LAMP LAMP close to the end of its service life Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced The battery is almost depleted when the si e camcorder transfers data through the USB USB reo g usB EOI O cable Use the AC adapter or fully charged l l battery pack as the power source see pages 9 11 66 7 VL NZ100H 001 008 7 02 2 14 9 58 AM e C19 GK Associates Inc iz a 6 dl Displayed for 5 s
75. ngs 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compart ment door Note The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is connected to a power source Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step see page 12 2 Pull out the lithium battery holder using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen Lithium battery holder 3 Insert the lithium battery into the battery holder with the side of the battery facing the CD side of the holder 4 Pushthe battery holder back into position Press the mark gently then close the cassette compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place dl VL NZ100H 009 018 14 C19 GK Associates Inc Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above then lift out the battery from the battery holder m Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery uone1edaJg CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recom mended by the equipment manufacturer KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED DO NOT RECHARGE DISAS SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE Do not short circuit recharge disassemble or heat the lithium battery e Should the lithium battery leak wipe the battery
76. nst background Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA g mode press the MANUAL button until s the exposure setting screen appears e oo lt 2 Press V or to select the desired exposure level he number shown is the selected exposure level The adjustment range is from 5 least light to 5 most light MANUAL 2 Exposure level 3 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears 43 VL NZ100H 042 046 43 02 2 14 10 01 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T PDK JIM dl White Balance Lock Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MANUAL button until the white balance setting screen appears 2 Aim the lens at a white object Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white White paper or white cloth 3 Press the SET button to set the white balance lock LOCK flashes during the locking procedure SET Note If you move the camcorder while LOCK is flashing LOCK may not stop flashing If this occurs press the SET button to cancel the procedure and then repeat step 3 4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen
77. ntervals of 5 seconds This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card 1 Set the camcorder to CARD VCR mode 2 Press lt gt V or A to select the image from which you want to begin slide show playback 2 P M T SLIDE SH g 1 1 5 6 i Si E CARD 100 0003 ul Es PAGE1 2 ka jee ae d aj Pus x u Toon i rhe 3 Press the MENU button until the menu E ZH T t ies H e Screen appears After playing back all the images on the card once Slide Show Playback 4 Press v or A to select then press automatically stops the SET button 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen then press the SET button to display a thumbnail of images To stop Slide Show Playback During slide show playback press the MENU button twice then press the SET button to display a thumbnail of images Digital Still Camera Features 67 VL NZ100H 059 067 67 02 2 14 10 04 AM C19 GK Associates Inc Appendix Picture Backlight Adjustments Available modes All modes If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors adjust the monitor picture settings The example screens shown are for TAPE CAMERA mode Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select LCD then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select
78. on button 1 Setthe camcorder to TAPE CAMERA 3 When you find the point where you want to begin recording release the button 2 In Recording Standby mode press and hold down lt reverse edit search or gt forward edit search on the Operation button Notes The sound is off during search Forward edit search is performed at the same Speed as normal playback and reverse edit Search at 6 5 times the normal playback You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search 02 2 14 10 00 AM sainjea j jnjash 32 BEEN T INSEL dl Useful Features 33 VL NZ100H 031 037 Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording on Tape Available mode TAPE CAMERA You can record continuous still images of subjects 1 Setthe camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode 2 In Recording Standby mode Ka press the STILL button fully gt A still image of the subject is displayed 3 Pressthe REC START STOP button The still image of the subject will be recorded REC DSDARUSTUR e To pause recording Press the REC START STOP button To cancel the still image Press the STILL button fully Notes e 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 C19 GK Associates Inc Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter Attach t
79. or caused by exposure to static electricity or electrical noise or by malfunction 02 2 14 10 04 AM EET PDK JIM dl SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD Memory Cards After removing the card from the camcorder be sure to immediately store it in the card case Do not disassemble or modify the card Do not strike bend drop or allow the card to become wet Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metallic objects Do not peel off the label from the card Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card Do not use or store the card in locations directly exposed to sunlight heat vents heating appliances or other locations with extremely high temperatures such as inside a closed vehicle in the summer Do not use or store the card in humid or dusty locations Do not use or store the card in locations exposed to corrosive gases Protecting your data Back view I Write protect switch e Set the write protect switch to LOCK Set the switch to the unlocked side when you want to record or edit the card again Do not remove the card or turn off the power of the camcorder and peripheral equipment while data is being read or written Also do not remove the power source from the camcorder These actions can cause data to be destroyed Please be aware that Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable for any data loss or other loss directly or indirect
80. or correct the exposure level to improve the picture see pages 29 and 43 Light from behind Backlighting Before zooming think about how to best frame the shot Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures It also runs down the battery more quickly When image shaking is noticeable during zoomed in telephoto shooting use a tripod or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out Horizontal panning lateral movement and tilting vertical movement should be done slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a scene or the height of a building and to make scenes easy to watch during playback Use a wide angle setting for fast moving subjects Note t may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently GB GK Associates Inc e Lighting For clear good guality recording 500 to 100 000 luk is needed Recording is possible with less light but the picture guality may suffer Adeguate lighting is also essential for correct white balance Brightness Situation Lux Lux ue sky ear day at noon 100 000 ear day at 10 am 65 000 ear day at 3 pm 35 000 oudy day at noon 32 000 oudy day at 10 am 25 000 100 000 OOO 0 0 FW 10 000 oudy day one hour after sunrise 2 000 ear day one hour before sunset 1 000 uorescent light near window 1 000 Factory floor 700 800 Sales counter in department store 500 700 Bowling alley 500 Lib
81. oved from the cut off plug The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN NOTE The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 120 000 thin film transistors giving you fine picture detail Occasionally a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue green red or black Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC Eastman Kodak Company Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders VL NZ100H tobira1 2 2 02 2 14 9 56 AM CD GK Associates Inc EET PS 113 Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT L225 AC adapter Remote control AA battery x 2 CO CR2025 type lithium battery Audio video cable J Lens cap Lens hood NS Wrist strap Tripod adapter SD Memory Card 8 MB USB driver USB cable VL NZ100H i viii CD GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 9 57 AM Pas S
82. pears Replace the battery pack suonelado aiseg imm Green Green Pe BATTERY IS TOO LOW ANG Remaining battery power indicator Warning indicator Notes The remaining battery power indicator appears when the on screen indicators are turned on 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 then back to CAMERA or VCR In cold environments the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power 22 02 2 14 9 59 AM Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback Available mode TAPE VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor Nothing needs to be connected allovving instant on screen play back vvith the sound through the built in speaker Media Selection switch Power switch Basic Operations Operation button 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR Lock button 3 Press lt or gt on the Operation button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point 44 4 Press to begin playback s B gt Note f you press the REC START STOP button in TAPE VCR mode the
83. plied Tripod Adapter 33 Wide Screen 10 9 2 aana iesus iiin 34 Digital Image Stabilization DIS au aaa ee 34 Self Flecotrding rtr rtc Pp redeo lean 35 Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode 36 Selecting the 16 bit Audio Recording Mode 37 Playback Using the Remote Control sese 38 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording 39 S a aa na 39 Gamma PJAYVDACKE saa kaa baa ka esee nk t 40 Copying an Image from Tape to Card 40 Picture Effect Playback s sss 41 4 Advanced Features Camera Recording Marital FOCUS tuti de atento ra eater ata abd ae 42 Manual Exposure aaa 43 White Balance LOCK aaa 44 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 44 Digital Picture Effects eene 45 Scene Menu Program AE sssssssssss 46 Playback USING the Time COdS a e doen uk Perte 47 E QO ERE 48 Recording from an External Source sser 49 Using the Camcorder as a Converter 50 Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 51 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode sss 52 Audio Dubbing Feature ua 53 vii VL NZ100H i viii CD GK Associates Inc 02 2 14 9 57 AM dl e Digital Still Camera Camera Recording Features Card Recording
84. r cially available cleaning tape Notes Excessive use of the cleaning tape 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 f the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning this might be caused by a damaged tape In this case stop using that cassette immediately 1 Inserta cleaning tape into the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode The video head cleaning screen appears 3 Press the SET button to begin video head cleaning e NOW CLEANING flashes during cleaning CLEANING Ec Naw I 177 NOW CLEANING JITLVANNN START STOP After about 20 seconds video head cleaning automatically finishes and EJECT THE CASSETTE displays 4 Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning press the SET button 02 2 14 9 57 AM EET PDK JIM Contents ES Em E EN S Operation References Part Names n n 1 On screen Display Index 4 3 Warnirig IngdiGaters da eec edt te p hd dhie 7 a X J 8 N Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 2 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 2 Inserting and Removing a Cassette 12 Inserting and Removing a Card we 13 3 Installing
85. r local print shop Note You can print an image even if no print order has been assigned Assigning Print Order to an Image 1 In CARD VCR mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select 3 then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select PRI ORDER then press the SET button o E ig gt 4 Press v or A toselect PRI SELECT eee then press the SET button The PRINT indicator appears c PRINT indicator 63 VL NZ100H 059 067 63 C19 GK Associates Inc D Press lt gt V or A to select the image to which you want to assign a print order 6 Press the SET button then press V or A to select the number of printouts 1 through 99 can be set for the number of printouts E Number of printouts 7 Press the SET button to set the print order e The E indicator appears W indicator SET f you want to assign another print order repeat steps 5 to 7 8 Press the MENU button to finish the setting 02 2 14 10 04 AM EET T PDK JIM To cancel the print order for an image Assigning Print Order to All 1 Select the image for cancelling out of Images print order in step 5 above then press 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in Assigning Print the SET button Order to an
86. rary 400 500 Office with fluorescent lighting 400 500 moon aburu Dunui ewido 1 000 Fluorescent desk lamp 400 Flashlight at 1 m 250 100 Shop stairway 100 During intermission at movie theatre 15 35 Cigarette lighter at 30 cm 15 20 Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm 10 15 10 Candlelight Note The figures in the chart are approximations Tips on good lighting In most outdoor daytime scenes natural lighting is adequate for home videos Indoors however artificial lighting is usually required Video lights with halogen lamps provide the most natural artificial light over a long operating life 02 2 14 10 04 AM xipuaddy 70 EET 0 INSEL Appendix DV Technology SD Memory Card and Digital video DV is a revolutionary technology MultiMediaCard that enables recording and playback of high SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard are quality images with the use of special digital compact recording media just 32 mm long and features previously unavailable with conven 24 mm wide which support the needs of the tional analog formats digital network society where music images DV and conventional video cassette bi and various other provider services are tapes There are two kinds of DV format video e You can use an SD Memory Card and a cassette tapes the Mini DV cassette and the MultiMediaCard for storing still mages with larger DV ca
87. rder to format a card The camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment 02 2 14 10 03 AM sainjeaj gawe JINS E181 58 dl Digital Still Camera Features Playback Card Playback Available mode CARD VCR You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor SET button Media Selection switch Operation button Power switch 1 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail format Lock button Page number total thumbnail pages Press lt gt V or A on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image e Each time you press lt gt V or A the selection frame moves as shown below Features Digital Still Camera Note e Holding down lt or increases the speed 59 of motion of the selection frame VL NZ100H 059 067 59 GD GK Associates Inc e 4 Press the SET button The selected image displays in full screen Image file name g 100 0001 CARD fiiis 1 10 SET NORMAL Picture quality Playback image number indicator number of recordings Available Operations during Full screen Display You can display the full screen picture of the previous or next image by p
88. ressing lt or gt e When holding down lt or you can search through the images on the card The search can be very fast so it is recommended that the on screen indicators turns on to display the image number To return to a thumbnail of the images press the SET button again Notes Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording The images bigger than 640 x 480 e g images recorded on other equipment display as thumbnails not full screen Do not play back any card storing a defective image with noise and distortion created on other equipment If you mistakingly play back data on such a card set the Power switch to OFF remove and never use it with this camcorder 02 2 14 10 03 AM e EET T PDK JIM Delete Protection Available mode CARD VCR You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure 1 InCARD VCR mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or onthe operation button to select then press the SET button 3 Press y or A to select PROTECT then press the SET button The PROTECT indicator appears YBACK IC EFF LIDE ELETE PROTECT EXECUTE PRI ORDER RETURN U PROTECT indicator 4 Press lt V or A to select
89. s The sound is off during search You may experience picture noise during search This is not a malfunction 24 02 2 14 9 59 AM dl Past 9 M Basic Operations Playback H Caution Watching Playback oa Check that the camcorder TV VCR and TV other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections Picture Available modes noise or malfunction may occur if any of the TAPE VCR CARD VCR above is left on while making a connection You can connect the camcorder to a TV to 3 Turn on the TV and set it to the AV or allow a larger audience to enjoy playback VIDEO channel See the operation manual of your TV 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder When connecting to a TV via a VCR turn see page 2 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 eo s your TV and VCR 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder co 3 to VCR and begin playback see page 8 23 e 2 Notes Jack cover e f your TV or VCR has a 21 pin Euro SCART connector use the RCA 21 pin Euro SCART 2 Connectthe camcorder to your TV or conversion connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ VCR with the supplied audio video available from our main parts distributor detailed cable as shown on page 78 e 21 pin Euro SCART on TV or VCR p RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion con
90. s indicated 3 Place the cover Activating 1 In TAPE VCR or CARD VCR mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or on the operation button to select ETC then press the SET button 3 Press y or to select REMOTE then press the SET button VL NZ100H 038 041 38 GB GK Associates Inc e 4 Press V or A 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 Approximate operating range of remote control saJnjea jnjash REW button REC START STOP button ZOOM buttons W T FF button REWes PLAY SEF RP ees SLOW button PLAY button F GD votuve GD REMOTE PONTROL VOLUME buttons PAUSE STILL button STOP button 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 prevent the remote control from operating properly Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor 38 Ho 02 2 14 10 01 AM BEEN T INSEL Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Notes The date or date and time appears when the Time of Recording on scre
91. search or still playback This does not imply a defect in 8 Notes the camcorder e If your VCR has a 21 pin Euro SCART connector The time code display will be recorded along use the RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ available from our item is set to ON Set to OFF before editing main parts distributor detailed on page 78 see page 47 21 pin Euro SCART on VCR RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector u QSOCZ0033TAZZ t f t Audio R video L Audio L e See page 2 for how to open the jack cover If your VCR has only one audio input jack use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR 48 VL NZ100H 047 054 48 02 2 14 10 02 AM GB GK Associates Inc EET 0 INSEL Advanced Features Playback Recording from an 21 pin Euro SCART on TV or VCR External Source RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector Available mode QSOCZOOS33TAZZ x U TAPE VCR m 1 t Audio R Iso Audio L You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source such as a VCR TV or video disc player To Record from an External Connect the camcorder to the source equip Source ad the supplied audio video cable as 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode and insert a Mini DV cassette Recording 2 Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder Check the camcorder screen to
92. see if the picture is properly received 3 Press the REC START STOP button on the camcorder The camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 4 Press on the Operation button to begin recording Yellow To video output jack Notes White To audio output L jack To pause recording press A Press A again to Pa Red To audio output R jack resume recording E Playback To operate by remote control perform steps 1 m TV with E and 2 above and press the REC STARTISTOP with monitor output button then press the PAUSE STILL button 11 2 If NO SIGNAL is displayed on the camcorder E screen check that the audio video cable is H properly connected lt To stop recording Press V on the Operation button A4 The arrow shows the signal flow Notes Cutting Unwanted Sequences m page 2 for how to epen me jack u 1 Press to pause recording when the e source equipment has only one audio inni output jack use the white plug for the audio File tape scia He beginning of connection on the source equipment The input e sequence to be cut audio will only be recorded on the left channel of the tape 2 Press to resume recording when the f your TV or VCR has a 21 pin Euro SCART Source tape reaches the end of the connector use the RCA 21 pin Euro SCART sequence to be cut conversion connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ available from our main parts distributor detailed on page 78 49 VL NZ100H 047 05
93. ss V or onthe operation button to select ej then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select DGTL ZOOM then press the SET button TAPE SPEED 40 DIS 300 16 9 AUDIO MODE RETURN 4 Press y or A to select 40 or 300 then press the SET button DGTL ZOOM il 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen CD GK Associates Inc The D digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming Digital zoom indicator To use optical zoom only Select OFF in step 4 above VL NZ100H 026 030 28 02 2 14 10 00 AM saJnjea jnjash 28 e dl Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button again e The indicator appears Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA GAMMA BRIGHTER 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 Note When the indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen sation Press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button until GAMMA disappears GAMMA BRIGHTER 8 button E In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode u press the GAMMA BRIGHTER button once e
94. ss the MENU button until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or A on the operation button to select s then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select PIC EFFECT 4 Press y or A to select the desired digital picture effect then press the SET button The selected digital picture effect displays on the menu screen PIC EFFECT ATU 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the g then press the SET button Ss e Le 9 3 SCENE MENU QK RETURN 2 lt 45 VL NZ100H 042 046 45 C19 GK Associates Inc e menu screen To cancel the digital picture effect Select OFF in step 4 above Note Digital picture effects cannot be used when a still image is displayed 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET T PDK JIM Scene Menu 4 Press y or to select the scene setting that best fits the recording Program AE situation then press the SET button 8 The selected scene setting displays on Available modes the menu screen TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA SANTES PORT Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on screen indicators are turned on You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a 5 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 quali
95. ssette used for extended playback this camcorder not a SmartMedia card or and recording This camcorder only operates Memory Stick media with Mini DV cassettes DV cassettes cannot SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard be used Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the IN mark Mini DV cassette DV cassette SmartMedia card Memory Stick media A 8 mm VHS and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback or recording with this e camcorder An SD Memory Card is superior to a 8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette MultiMediaCard in terms of copyright protection functions and high speed transfer The SD Memory Card is compatible with YA MultiMediaCard and data stored on MultiMediaCard can be used with the SD Memory Card Note This camcorder reproduces the highest picture Note quality when used with an ME tape It is This camcorder is verified to work with the recommended you use an ME tape for high following card types and capacities quality recording and playback SD Memory Card 128 MB or less MultiMediaCard 64 MB or less This product incorporates copyright protection 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 S
96. the image for delete protection dl VL NZ100H 059 067 60 GB GK Associates Inc 5 Press the SET button to set delete protection The indicator appears Delete protection indicator SET ds RS f you want to protect another image repeat steps 4 and 5 6 Press the MENU button to finish the setting To cancel the protection set ting 1 Select the image for delete protection cancellation in step 4 above 2 Press the SET button to cancel the protection The Ga indicator disappears SET 3 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Note a Formatting a card erases all stored images including delete protected images sis as 3 D 60 02 2 14 10 03 AM EET 0 INSEL Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Images 6 Press the SET button to set the image To cancel deletion press V or A to Available mode select NO then press the SET button CARD VCR 7 Press V or A to select YES then Deleting One Stored Image press the SET button to delete the image You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images Note Deleted images cannot be restored Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below 1 In CARD VCR mode press the MENU button until
97. the digital equipment sainjea4 pasueapy Notes The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all digital analog equipment Contact the manufac turer of your equipment for advice e f the camcorder outputs a video recording with a copyright signal the digital equipment cannot record or save it The camcorder may not convert some input video recordings properly e g discolouration picture noise muted sound depending on the input condition 50 02 2 14 10 02 AM EET 0 INSEL dl Advanced Features 51 VL NZ100H 047 054 51 Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Available mode TAPE VCR 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 To Record to Video Equipment See Cutting Unwanted Sequences on page 48 using the video equipment as the recording source Note Make sure that the video equipment to which you are recording can input dubbing signals via the DV terminal Video equipment To DV terminal with DV terminal e g DV camcorder DV cable commercially available To DV terminal LI ov DE C19 GK Associates Inc To Record from Video Equip ment 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE VCR mode and insert a Mini DV cass
98. the menu screen appears 2 Press V or A on the operation button to select then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select DELETE then press the SET button f you want to delete another image repeat steps 5 to 7 8 Press the MENU button to finish the setting 4 Press y or A to select ONE IMAGE ihen press the SET button oe protected images cannot be deleted Ihe DELENE indic tor appears Cancel the protection setting to delete the image 1 2 3 see page 60 A B am m ok IN Caution Do not turn the power off while deleting an A image D E ard s eos EE DELETE indicator BD Press a gt V or A to select the ea image to be deleted 61 VL NZ100H 059 067 61 02 2 14 10 03 AM C19 GK Associates Inc EET T PDK JIM dl Deleting All Stored Images 4 Press V or to select ALL IMAGES then press the SET button You can delete all stored images on a card in The DELETE ALL indicator appears 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 card first delete protect them see page 60 and then perform the procedure below ONE IMAGE ER RETURN 1 InCARD VCR mode press the MENU bu
99. ton D Press V or A to select the desired menu setting then press the SET button e You can press instead of the SET button To adjust another menu item press V or A 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 TAPE CAMERA mode it will be automatically set to OFF in other modes The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes Items that are not selectable are greyed out 26 02 2 14 10 00 AM e Useful Features Camera Recording Displaying the Turning on the recording guide Recording Guide The example screens shown are for TAPE CAMERA mode Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the This function helps you decide on the size of menu screen appears the subject occupying the screen Select one of five recording guides 2 Press V or on the operation button Types to select fs then press the SET button Cross A cross mark at 3 Press V or A to select GUIDE then the centre of the press the SET button screen for placing the subject at the centre Focus Focus brackets for guiding you to the focus area 4 Press V or A to select ON
100. tton until the menu screen appears 2 Press V or A on the operation button to select 3 then press the SET button 3 Press V or A to select DELETE then press the SET button DELETE ALL indicator D Press V or to select YES then press the SET button to delete all the images To cancel deletion press V or A to select NO then press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Notes The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image see page 60 e f a print order is assigned to delete protected images and you perform the procedure above the print order will cancel the protection setting will not cancel c It may take several seconds to delete all images from the card on amp 9 Caution Do not turn the power off while deleting images 83 EE 3 D 62 VL NZ100H 059 067 62 02 2 14 10 03 AM GB GK Associates Inc EET 0 INSEL Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print Order Available mode CARD VCR The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card About DPOF DPOF Digital Printing Order Format defines the print information for the specific images and number of each image on memory cards In the near future you will be able to easily make prints on a DPOF compatible printer or order copies at you
101. ty for the selected situation Types n SPORT When you want to record a fast SPORT moving subject SUNLIGHT When the background is very Scene setting indicator bright DUSK When you want to faithfully record To cancel the scene setting the red of the setting sun and the surrounding twilight PARTY When the illumination is from a Note e spotlight or candle Scene settings cannot be used when e displaying a still image Select OFF in step 4 above 1 In TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode press the MENU button until the menu screen appears lt 2 Press V or on the operation button to select ia then press the SET button 2 3 Press y or to select SCENE 2 MENU then press the SET button E a we QK RETURN SPORT GUIDE SUNLIGHT RETURN DUSK PARTY 46 VL NZ100H 042 046 46 02 2 14 10 02 AM GB GK Associates Inc Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code Available modes TAPE VCR TAPE CAMERA The time code shows the hour minute and second of recording and the frame number 1 frame approx 1 25 sec This is automati cally recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both TAPE VCR and TAPE CAMERA modes Display format TCO 00 10 20 T Frame number Second Minute Hour Displayed during still playback The example screens shown are
102. unctioned S battery pack e Cannot edit to connected Audio video cable is not properly Connect audio video cable properly VCR connected p 48 Remote control does not REMOTE menu item is set to OFF Set REMOTE menu item to ON function p 38 Remote control battery has run down Replace remote control battery with new one p 38 Remote control used beyond operat Use remote control within operating ing range range p 38 Intense daylight falling on camcorder Protect remote sensor from exposure remote sensor to intense daylight p 38 Obstacle between remote control and Remove obstacle or use remote con camcorder remote sensor trol from different angle p 38 Notes This unit is equipped with a microprocessor Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference If this should happen turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources including the lithium battery etc Then reconnect the power sources to resume X operation e o a a lt operation 79 VL NZ100H 074 080 C19 GK Associates Inc i e f the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery then reconnect the power source insert the lithium battery and turn the power on again The characters on the monitor should be normal Set the date and time then resume 02 2 14 10 05 AM ni E 1
103. use damage to the card or images on the card Follow the instructions below for correct use Label Do not peel off the label or paste any paper tape or other material over it TITLE Contacts This is the part of the card that makes contact with other equip ment Do not touch with your fingers scratch smudge or damage in any way Precautions on handling MultiMediaCards Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction Do not try to force the card in The card is a precision component Do not disassemble or modify it in any way Take care not to bend it subject it to severe shock drop it or allow it to get wet Do not put the card in your pocket or other unprotected location as it may break due to pressure applied when you sit Do not expose the card to excessive heat or fire Do not use or store the MultiMediaCard in the following kinds of environment Locations subject to electrical noise or powerful magnetic fields Data on the card may be destroyed erased Locations exposed to direct sunlight Locations subject to high temperature or high humidity Locations where dust gathers in large amounts or blows through the air Corrosive environments e Sunlit or enclosed spaces and other such locations subject to high temperature C19 GK Associates Inc Watch out for static electricity Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu late on the card cont
104. witch Media Selection switch 2 Camcorder modes e E TAPE CAMERA mode TAPE VCR mode a For recording motion and still images on a For playing back or editing motion and still tape images recorded on a tape cea 1 Setthe Media Selection 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE switch to TAPE 2 Hold down the Lock button 2 Hold down the Lock aay and set the Power switch button and set the Power y to CAMERA switch to VCR Lock button Lock button CARD CAMERA mode CARD VCR mode For recording still images ona For playing back still images recorded on a card card 1 Setthe Media Selection 1 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD switch to CARD 2 Hold down the Lock button 2 Hold down the Lock my and set the Power switch button and set the Power V to CAMERA switch to VCR Lock button Lock button Note To turn the power off set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Caution Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback as this may cause damage to the tape or card 19 VL NZ100H 019 025 19 02 2 14 9 59 AM C19 GK Associates Inc e EET T E JIM dl Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Available mode TAPE CAMERA Before you start recording perform the operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording REC START STOP button 1
105. y cloth If the casing is particularly dirty wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent Then wipe it again with a soft dry cloth Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen Use a soft cloth or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens VL NZ100H 074 080 76 GB GK Associates Inc Using Your Camcorder Abroad Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country When you are abroad check the sections below before using the AC adapter 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 Television Signal Standards In any country you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor screen However if you want to watch the picture on a TV screen the TV must be PAL system compatible PAL is used in the following areas Germany Great Britain Sweden Denmark Austria Belgium Switzerland Italy Spain Holland Finland Portugal Norway Hong Kong Thailand Australia New Zealand Singapore Kuwait China etc 02 2 14 10 05 AM xipuaddy 76 EET T INSEL II Appendix Demonstration Mode Available modes TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA You can watch a brief demonstration of the spe

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