VL-Z7U Operation Manual

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2005.09.04

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL-Z7U

OPERATION MANUAL


2005.09.04

www.54gg.com

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.

Important

For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit.

Please retain this information.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

• See page 94 for use of Demo mode.

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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.

The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world.

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.


WARNING:

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)


CAUTION

If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a

SHARP service center or your local dealer.

small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries

Alliance: www.eiae.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. MUST BE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGEN-

CIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN

YOUR AREA.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY

(for Camcorder and Remote Control unit)

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when young children install batteries backwards. Warn children not to take out batteries or install them. Parents should install the lithium battery in the camcorder.

COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

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WARNING

CFCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

CReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

CIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

CConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

CConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sharp Camcorder, Model VL-Z7U

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than

215,000 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 your camcorder’s performance.

*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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read InstructionsCAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain InstructionsCThe safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed WarningsCAll warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow InstructionsCAll operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CleaningCUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. AttachmentsCDo not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and MoistureCDo not use this product near waterCfor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. AccessoriesCDo not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. VentilationCSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power SourcesCThis product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

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12. Grounding or PolarizationCThis product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord ProtectionCPowersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. LightningCFor added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power LinesCAn outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. OverloadingCDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid EntryCNever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. ServicingCDo not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring

ServiceCUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performanceCthis indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement PartsCWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety CheckCUpon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22. Wall or Ceiling MountingCThe product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23. HeatCThe product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents

Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ xi

Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... xi

Precautions ....................................................................................................... xii

Operation References

Part Names ............................................................. 1

Warning Indicators .................................................. 4

Preparation

Basic Operations

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 6

Charging the Battery Pack ...................................... 8

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet .......... 9

Inserting and Removing a Cassette ..................... 10

Inserting and Removing a Card ............................ 11

Installing the Lithium Batteries .............................. 12

Setting the Date and Time .................................... 14

Using the Lens Cap .............................................. 15

Adjusting the Hand Strap ..................................... 16

Using the Grip ....................................................... 16

Detaching the Lens Hood ..................................... 17

Using the Viewfinder ............................................. 17

Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 19

Tips on Recording Positions ................................. 20

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................ 21

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode .. 22

Zooming ................................................................ 23

Power Standby Mode ........................................... 24

Turning on/off the Backlight .................................. 24

Auto Focus ............................................................ 25

Macro Shots .......................................................... 25

Remaining Recording Time Display ..................... 26

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................ 26

Playback

Tape Playback ...................................................... 27

Volume Control ...................................................... 28

Still ........................................................................ 28

Video Search ......................................................... 28

Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ......... 29

Adjusting the Phones Volume ............................... 29

Watching Playback on a TV .................................. 30

Useful Features

Advance Features

Control Buttons ..................................................... 31

Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 31

Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 32


Setting the Digital Zoom ....................................... 33

Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............................ 34

Gain-up ................................................................. 35

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................... 36

Quick Return ......................................................... 37

Edit Search ............................................................ 38

Still Recording on Tape ......................................... 38

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 39

Self Recording ...................................................... 40

Wide Screen (16:9) ............................................... 42

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 43

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory) ......................................... 44

Windbreak ............................................................. 45

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ......... 46

Playback

Using the Remote Control ..................................... 47

Tape Playback Functions with the Remote

Control ................................................................ 48

Selecting the Date and Time of Recording

Display ................................................................ 49

Picture Effect Playback ......................................... 50

Rotate Playback .................................................... 51

Copying an Image from Tape to Card .................. 52


Manual Focus ....................................................... 53

Returning to Auto Focus ....................................... 54

Displaying the Manual Setting Screen .................. 54

White Balance Lock .............................................. 55

Manual Iris ............................................................ 56

Manual Gain .......................................................... 57

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode ............. 58

Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................... 59

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Contents

Advanced Features

Digital Still Camera

Features

Playback

Using the Time Code ............................................ 60

Editing ................................................................... 61

Recording from an External Source ...................... 62

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 64

Using the Camcorder as a Converter ................... 66

Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 68

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 70


Selecting the Picture Quality and Image Size ....... 71

Card Recording .................................................... 73

Selecting the Flash Mode ..................................... 74

Red-eye Reduction ............................................... 75

Recording with the Self-timer ................................ 76

Formatting a Card ................................................. 77

Setting the File Numbering Method ...................... 78

Playback

Card Playback ...................................................... 79

Playback Zoom ..................................................... 80

Delete Protection ................................................... 81

Deleting Stored Images ........................................ 82

Print Order ............................................................. 84

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ............... 86

Installing the USB Driver ................................... 86

Slide Show Playback ............................................ 89

Appendix

Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 90

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ...................... 91

Selecting the Language for the Information

Display ................................................................ 92

Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ...... 93

Demonstration Mode ............................................ 94

Useful Information ................................................. 95

Troubleshooting .................................................. 101

Specifications ..................................................... 105

On-screen Display Index .................................... 106

• Guía de operación rápida en español ................................................................. 110

Note:

• Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully. (See pages

101–104.)

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L226U*

AC adapter

UADP-0339TAZZ*

Audio/video/S-video cable

QCNW-B173WJZZ

Remote control

RRMCGA149WJSA

CR2025 type lithium battery for remote control

CR1216 type lithium battery for camcorder

Lens cap

GCOVHA002WJZZ

8 MB SD Memory Card

CD-ROM

CDSKAA028WJ01

USB cable

QCNW-A703WJZZ

* The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas, the part numbers may be different. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack.

Optional Accessories

Standard-life battery pack

BT-L226U

Zoom microphone

VR-8MCN

Note:

• The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.

For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).

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Precautions

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Before recording an important scene, please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page xiv).

• Always respect prohibitions or restric-

tions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

• When the camcorder is not in use, re-

member 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 recording outside.

• Be aware of the temperature and humid-

ity.

You can use your camcorder at 32°F to

104°F (0°C to L40°C), and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.

• Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

• Using the camcorder near a broad-

casting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust

or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a well-ventilated location.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibrations.

Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

• Some small, portable tri-

pods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod.

• Avoid placing the

camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment.

The heat from incandescent lights may deform the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction.

• When using your camcorder in a cold

environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).

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 circumstances:

— 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.

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

Plastic bag

1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

• “Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

• 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 acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour.

1 If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimate to the surrounding temperature.

2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3 Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take

10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Striped noise Mosaic noise

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Available mode:

Tape Playback

• mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (See illustrations above.)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Causes of video head clogging

• High-temperature and high-humidity environment

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

• Dew formation

You can clean the video head with a commercially 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.

• If 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.

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Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder.

2

Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

3

Press m on the Operation button to begin video head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

CL EA N I NG

NOW C LE AN I NG xiv

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice.

S T A R T S T O P

• After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

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Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.


Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses.

Front view

Zoom lens

Zoom microphone shoe (p. 44)

Operation button (p. 31)

Flash (p. 74)

Stereo microphone

DISPLAY button (p. 31)

LCD LAMP button (p. 24)

Flash sensor (p. 74)

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Left view

USB terminal (p. 87)

Earphones jack

(p. 29)

LCD monitor

(p. 19)

Terminal cover

(pp. 29, 30, 61, 62, 64, 66, 87)

DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9)

AV terminal

(pp. 30, 61, 62, 66)

DV terminal (pp. 64, 66)

Lithium battery cover (p. 12)

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 18)

Tripod socket*

Battery release (pp. 7, 12)

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* When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder.

Card slot cover (p. 11)

Right view

Window cleaning cover

(p. 99)

PHOTO button

(pp. 38, 52, 73)

Power Zoom Wide angle/

Telephoto control (p. 23)/

VOLume control (p. 28)

Viewfinder (pp. 17, 18)

STANDBY indicator

(p. 24)

Media Selection switch (V Tape mode/ u Card mode selection switch) (p. 21)

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

(pp. 8, 9, 22)

STANDBY button

(p. 24)

Speaker

DC IN jack cover

(pp. 8, 9)

Start/Stop button

(p. 22)

Power switch ( v Camera

Recording mode/ w Playback mode select switch) (p. 21)

Hand strap (p. 16)

Cassette holder (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door release (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door (p. 10)

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Warning Indicators

If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.

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Displayed for the first 3 seconds

Displayed after

3 seconds

Description of warning

I NS E R T

A C AS S E T T E .

E J E C T T HE

CAS SE T T E .

CAS S E T T E NOT

R E CORDA B L E.

E J E C T T HE

CAS SE T T E .

P RO T E C T . T A B

T HE T A P E

E NDS SOON.

CHANGE T HE

CAS S E T T E .

BA T T E RY I S

T OO LOW.

U S B

DEW

L AMP

T A PE E ND

T A PE E ND

U S B

DEW

L AMP

There is no video cassette in the camcorder.

Insert a cassette (see page 10).

The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 10).

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 96).

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new cassette.

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a new cassette (see page 10).

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see pages 6 and

7).

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a few hours for the dew to dry away (see page

xiii).

About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off.

The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page xiv).

The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is 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 camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power source (see pages

6–9, 88).

Displayed for

5 seconds

Description of warning

NO

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

FUL L

CARD

NO DA T A ON

MEMORY C ARD

MEMORY C ARD

ERROR

F ORMA T

MEMORY C ARD

The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 11).

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.

Delete unnecessary images (see page 82) or replace the card with a new one (see page 11).

The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize.

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 77)*.

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 77)*.

MEMORY C ARD

PROT E C T ED

The card is write-protected (see page 11).

DA T A

PROT E C T ED

MEMORY C ARD

RE AD ERROR

C ANNO T

S T ORE DA T A

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting (see page 81).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 77)*.

The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or data on the card. Replace the card (see page 11).

P L E AS E US E

PHOT O BUT T ON

The camcorder cannot record with the Start/Stop button in Card

Recording mode. Press the PHOTO button (see page 73).

MAX I MUM

9 9 9 I MAGE S

The print order cannot be set to more than 999 images.

MAX I MUM

F I L E NUMB E R

You cannot record any image with a file number bigger than 999–

9999. Set FILE NO. menu item to “RESET” (see page 78), then format the card (see page 77)* or replace the card with a new one

(see page 11).

* 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.

Note:

• N indicates a flashing display.

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Preparation

Preparation

Attaching and

Removing the Battery

Pack

Attaching

3

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the “ m” mark facing out.

Power switch

1

Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

“ m” mark

2

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

4

Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

90˚

Removing

1

Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF, then open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

90˚

2

Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow.

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY-

BACK 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 fail 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-L226 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.

• Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.

Battery release

3

Take the battery pack out.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

Pack

Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in Tape modes

1

Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFF.

2

Open the DC IN jack cover.

DC IN jack cover

Battery pack

Charging time

Max.

continuous recording time

LCD closed

LCD open

Max.

continuous playback time on LCD

BT-L226 120 115 100 100

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Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder (1), and plug the AC plug into a power outlet (2).

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red.

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

To power outlet

AC plug

DC IN jack

DC plug

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off when the battery is charged.

4

Remove the DC plug from the DC IN jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet.

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

• Charge the battery pack between 50°F and

86°F (10°C and 30°C). The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high.

• The battery pack and AC adapter become

warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

• Using the zoom (see page 23) 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 charging time and recording time may

vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

• See pages 98 and 99 for more information on using the battery pack.

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L226 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

• When attaching the supplied audio/video/Svideo cable or USB cable, remove the DC plug, open the terminal cover and connect it.

Powering the

Camcorder from an

AC Outlet

You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.

Note:

• The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders.

1


2

Open the DC IN jack cover.

DC IN jack cover

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY-

BACK 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 unreadable and unwritable.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

3

Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder (1), and plug the AC plug into a power outlet (2).

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

To power outlet

DC IN jack

4

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green.

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10

Preparation

Inserting and

Removing a Cassette

4

Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing its center until it clicks into place.

Inserting

1

Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide and hold the cassette compartment door release as you open the cassette compartment door.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment door release

2

Insert a commercially available Mini

DV cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

C RE

SA VE

3

Press the “PUSH” mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts automatically.

Removing

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Notes:

• 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 “PUSH” 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.

• If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• You can only use Mini DV cassettes. Large

DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use

Mini DV cassettes with the i mark.

• See page 96 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

“PUSH” mark

Inserting and

Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available) for storing still images.

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (1). Then pull the card straight out (2) as shown below.

Inserting

1


2

Open the card slot cover.

Card slot cover

3

Insert a card into the slot as shown below, and push it in fully.

Write-protect switch

Label

Clipped corner

4

Close the card slot cover securely.

Notes:

• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the

MultiMediaCard (see page 97).

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use.

• See page 97 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camcorder.

• Do not remove the card from the

camcorder while recording data on the

card (S indicator flashes during record-

ing). This may delete the recorded image or damage the card.

• You cannot insert or remove the card when

using a tripod.

About the write-protect switch

SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch.

When the switch is set to the locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/delete data or format the card.

Back view

Unlocked position

Locked position

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12

Preparation

Installing the Lithium

Batteries

5

Insert the smaller lithium battery into the compartment with the H side of the battery facing out.

Installing the Memory Battery

The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings.

1


2


3

Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow, then take the battery pack out.

CR 1216 type lithium battery

6

Close the lithium battery cover firmly until it clicks into place.

Removing the Memory

Battery

Perform steps 1 and 4 above, then lift out the battery by using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

Battery release

4

Pull out the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Lithium battery cover

Installing the Battery to

Remote Control

The supplied CR 2025 type lithium battery is used to power the remote control unit.

1

Hold the remote control facing down, and pull out the battery holder while pressing the tab toward the center.

Tab

Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery

CAUTION

The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire of chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

212°F (100°C) , or incinerate. Replace battery with the type CR1216 for the camcorder and the type CR2025 for the remote control unit of Toshiba Battery

Co., Ltd. only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery.

• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery.

• The lithium batteries will last about one year under normal usage.

2

Insert the larger lithium battery into the battery holder with the H side of the battery facing the m side of the holder.

H side, CR 2025 type lithium battery

“m” side

3

Insert the battery holder back into position.

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Preparation

Setting the Date and

Time

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2004

(JUN. 2. 2004) and the time to 10:30 am

(10:30 AM).

Operation button

4

Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E O F F

T C O U T

1 2 H / 2 4 H

S E T T I N G

R E T U R N

O F F

1 2 H

J A N .

1 2 0 0 3

5

Press the center of the Operation button.

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Power switch

DISPLAY button

Note:

• Before performing the steps below, make sure that the CR1216 type lithium battery has been installed (see page 12).

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1

Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to v.

Lock button

2

Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

F A D E

M E N U

S C E N E M E N U

O F F

3

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the center of the Operation button.

6

Press m or l to select “JUN”

(month), then press the center of the

Operation button.

SE T T I NG JUN.

1 .

2 0 0 3

1 2 0 0 AM

7

Press m or l to select “2” (day), then press the center of the Operation button.


2 .

2 0 0 3

1 2 0 0 AM

8

Press m or l to select “2004” (year), then press the center of the Operation button.


1 2

:

0 0 AM

9

Press m or l to select “10 AM”

(hour), then press the center of the

Operation button.


1 0

:

0 0 AM

F A D E

M E N U


E X E C U T E

10

Press m or l to select “30” (minute), then press the center of the Operation button.


1 0

:

3 0

:

0 0 AM

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below.

• The internal clock now starts operating with the seconds display.

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Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• If the date and time have been set, the

SETTING 1 screen (T) appears in step 4.

Select “SETTING” in the OTHERS 2 screen

(

~) using the Operation button.

When attaching or removing the lens cap, grasp the indents on both sides of the cap.

Changing to the 24-hour

Time Mode

1

After performing step 10 above, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E RS 2

T I ME C O D E

T C O U T

/

S E T T I N G

R E T U R N

1 2 H

2 4 H

Indents

When recording, remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener so that the cap will not get in the way.

2

Press l or m to select “24H”, then press the center of the Operation button.

2 4 H

3


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 5 minutes.

Fastener

Note:

• Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder.

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16

Preparation

Adjusting the Hand

Strap

Using the Grip

1

Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip strap (2).

Rotate the grip 135° forward or 90° downward so that you can record images easily from high or low angle (see page 20).

Grip strap

Hand strap flap

2

Loosen the grip strap, pass your right hand through the hand strap, and put your thumb close to the Start/Stop button and your middle finger on the

Power Zoom control. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly.

135°

90°

3

Seal the Velcro ® fasteners of the grip strap and the hand strap flap.

Note:

• The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is attached.

Detaching the Lens

Hood

Before using a commercially available conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below.

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the electronic viewfinder. You can also watch playback through the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

Note:

• You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or lens cap to a conversion lens.

Power switch

1

Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2


Power switch to v or w.

Lock button

(Continued on the next page)

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18

Preparation

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Adjusting the diopter

Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1


2

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

3

While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Diopter adjustment dial

Notes:

• Do not use excessive force when moving

the viewfinder.

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the

viewfinder.

• The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Tape

Camera or Card Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor

(see page 40).

• You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the

Operation button (see page 31 for use of the

Operation button).

• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Note:

• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 99.

Using the LCD

Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording.

• You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor.

Power switch

LCD monitor

1


2

Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allow easy viewing of the onscreen picture.

• The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

180

90˚

3


Power switch to v or w.

• A picture displays on the LCD monitor.

Lock button

Note:

• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is opened. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save the battery power.

Closing the LCD monitor

Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold if into the camcorder into place.

Notes:

• Do not use excessive force when moving

the LCD monitor.

• When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt

it; otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged.

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD

monitor.

• Do not place the camcorder with the LCD

monitor screen facing down.

• Close the LCD monitor completely with the screen facing in when not in use.

• Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.

Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until the monitor is completely opened.

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Preparation

Tips on Recording

Positions

To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hands to prevent a shaky image.

Holding the camcorder

Put your right hand through the hand strap, and place your left hand under the camcorder for support.

Basic posture

Shooting from a high angle

Place the viewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye.

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward.

Place your elbows against your sides.

Shooting from a low angle

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward.

Balance your weight on both legs.

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Note:

• Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track. Also, take care not to touch the flash or flash sensor with your fingers during

Card 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.

Camcorder modes

Tape Camera mode

For recording motion and still images on a tape.

1

Set the Media

Selection switch to V.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Tape Playback mode

For playing back or editing motion and still images recorded on a tape.

1

Set the Media Selection switch to V.

2


Power switch to v.

2


Power switch to w.

Lock button

Lock button

Card Camera mode

For recording still images on a card.

1

Set the Media Selection switch to u.

2


Power switch to v.

Lock button

Card Playback mode

For playing back still images recorded on a card.

1


2


Power switch to w.

Lock button

Notes:

• To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

• 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.

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Easy Camera

Recording on Tape in

Full Auto Mode

4

Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording.

R E C

Available mode:

Tape Camera

• Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through

20 to prepare your camcorder for recording.


Note:

• Before recording an important scene,

please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page xiv).

Power switch

Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in Tape

Camera mode

Start/Stop button

Max. continuous recording time

Actual recording time

1

Remove the lens cap.

2


3


• The picture from the lens now displays and the POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator lights up green.

• The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode).

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

Battery pack

BT-L226

LCD closed

115

LCD open

100

LCD closed

55

LCD open

50

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 23) 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.

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Lock button

Note:

• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode

(see page 58).

To pause recording

Press the Start/Stop button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters

Recording Standby mode.

P A U S E

Zooming



Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10K.

Zooming in (when you want to center attention on the subject)

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Note:

• If the camcorder remains in Recording

Standby mode for more than 5 minutes in

Tape Camera mode, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To resume recording, set the Power switch to

OFF and then back to v. (The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.)

Zooming out (when you want to include the surroundings)

Zooming in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T

(telephoto) side to get a close-up view (1).

Zooming out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

W T Z OOM 3

Power Zoom control

Zoom range indicator

• The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting.

• The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control.

Notes:

• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 5 feet (1.5 m).

• See page 33 for how to use the digital zoom.

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Power Standby Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Power Standby mode allows you to prevent accidental recording by locking all operations except canceling the mode.

• The camcorder will turn off automatically in 5 minutes after setting Power Standby mode if it remains in Recording Standby mode after canceling Power Standby mode.

— When Power Standby mode, for example, is canceled after 3 minutes, the camcorder will turn off if recording is not started within 2 minutes.

Turning on/off the

Backlight

STANDBY button

Hold down the STANDBY button for more than 2 seconds when you pause recording in Tape Camera mode.

• The screen turns off and the STANDBY indicator lights up.


All modes

You can see the on-screen display outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting even when the backlight turns off.

Also, this function is useful when watching playback on a TV.

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STANDBY indicator

To resume operation

Press the STANDBY button again to return to the Recording Standby mode.

• It takes about 2 seconds to be able to start recording.

Notes:

• Power Standby will cancel and the STANDBY indicator will turn off in these situations below:

— When the camcorder remains in Power

Standby mode more than 5 minutes

— When the camcorder is set to Card

Camera, Tape Playback or Card Playback mode

— When removing the battery pack

— When removing a cassette

LCD LAMP button

Hold down the LCD LAMP button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the backlight.

• “BACKLIGHT OFF” will flash for two seconds, then

H appears on the LCD screen.

To turn on the backlight

Press the LCD LAMP button.

Note:

• The BACKLIGHT OFF mode will cancel when you close the LCD monitor.

Auto Focus

Macro Shots



The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the scene.

Notes:

• If no subject is in the center of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on.

• Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 53. In these situations, use the manual focus function.

• The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again.

• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly.



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 5 feet (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

Note:

• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

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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 Battery

Power Display


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 appears. Replace the battery pack.

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3 0 min

Warning indicator

Remaining recording time indicator

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

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 the tape used. (This function is based on the

DVM60 tape standard.)

When the remaining recording time reaches

1 minute, a warning indicator will appear.

Prepare a new cassette.

Approx. remaining time

T HE T A P E

E NDS SOON.

Less than 1 min.

T A PE E ND

CHANGE T HE

CAS SE T T E .

The tape has reached the end.

(Green)

(Green)

(Red)

BA T T E RY I S

T OO LOW.

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 v or w.

• 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.

T A PE E ND


Playback

Tape Playback

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker.


Note:

• If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape

Playback mode, the “g” mark appears and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. If you do not intend to record, press l to turn the “g” mark off, then press m to begin playback. This will ensure your previous recording is not erased (see pages

62–65).

To stop playback

Press l.

Operation button

1


2


Power switch to w.

Power switch

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Note:

• The tape automatically rewinds when playback reaches the end of the tape.

Lock button

3

Press j (or k) on the Operation button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point.

Watching the playback in the viewfinder

You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder.

4

Press m to begin playback.

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Playback

Volume Control Video Search

Available mode:

Tape Playback

When the camcorder is in Tape Playback mode, push the Volume control to the L or

+ side to increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.

The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only.

Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

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 Tape Playback, press k (or j) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards

(or reverses).

2

When you find the scene, press m to return to normal playback.

Decrease

Still

VOLUME

Increase

Volume control

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The still function allows you to pause in

Tape Playback mode.

During Tape Playback, press m on the

Operation button.

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To return to normal playback, press m again.

Notes:

• The sound is off in Still mode.

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in

Still mode for more than 5 minutes.

Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position

1

During fast forward (or rewind) in

Tape Playback mode, press and hold k (or j) on the Operation button.

• The fast forward (or rewind) picture displays.

2

If the scene is still rather far from the current tape position, release the

Operation button to normal fast forward (or rewind).

3

Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the scene.

4

Press m to begin normal playback.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• You may experience picture noise during search. This is not a malfunction.

Using Earphones

(Commercially

Available)

Adjusting the Phones

Volume

Available mode:

Tape Camera


Tape Playback, Tape Camera

You can monitor the sound via stereo earphones (commercially available) during playback or recording. Stereo earphones with a 3.5 mm diameter plug can be used with this camcorder.

Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the earphones jack on the camcorder as shown below.

Earphones jack

You can adjust the phones volume if sound through the earphones is difficult to hear.

1

Set the Media Selection switch to V, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v (see page

21).

2

Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31).

3


4

Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

5

Press l or m to select Z, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P

PH O N E S V O L

D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

O N

O N

–

O F F

E N G L I S H

+

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 earphones jack.

6

Press l or m to select “PHONES

VOL” , then press the center of the

Operation button.

7

Press j or k to adjust to the desired volume level, then press the center of the Operation button.

P HO N E S V O L –

Decrease

+

Increase

8


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Playback

Watching Playback on a TV


Tape Playback, Card Playback

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

1

Open the terminal cover on the camcorder (see page 2).

Terminal cover

2

Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video/Svideo cable, as shown.

TV or VCR

Note:

• Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections.

Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the above is left on while making a connection.

3

Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.)

• When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the

TV as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and

VCR.)

4

Set the Power switch on the camcorder to w, and begin playback

(see page 27).

Notes:

• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR.

• If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug.

• Close the terminal cover after use.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AV-IN

L-AUDIO-R

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma (color) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback.

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

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To AV terminal

:

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Useful Features

Control Buttons

Using the Mode Screens

Operation button


DISPLAY button

Operation button

Power switch

Use the Operation button to select and set the desired setting.

In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button.

1

Set to the desired camcorder mode by using the Media Selection switch and the Power switch (see page 21).

• See pages 106 to 109 for the mode items you can select in each camcorder mode.

• Steps 2 to 4 show how to change the

SCENE MENU setting in Tape

Camera mode.

2


F A D E

M E N U


O F F

DISPLAY button

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes as shown below.


Camera mode.

Information display on

3

Press l or m on the Operation button to select the desired mode item (SCENE MENU), then press the center of the Operation button.

Example

F A D E

M E N U

S C E N E M E N U O F F

J UN.

1

2 .

0 :

2

3

0 0

0 A

4

M A U T O

3 0 min

F A D E

M E N U


O F F

A U T O

3 0 min S E L E C T S E T

Mode screen

4

Press l or m to select the desired mode setting (DUSK), then press the center of the Operation button.

Example

/

F A D E

M E N U

S C E N E M E N U DU S K

Information display off

To turn off the mode screen

Press the DISPLAY button.

Note:

• Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

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Useful Features

Using the Menu Screens

Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings.

Operation button


5

Press l or m to select the desired menu screen (T), then press the center of the Operation button.

Example

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

R E T U R N S T A R T

D G T L Z O OM O F F

T A P E S P E E D

Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

S P

A U T O

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Power switch

DISPLAY button

1

Set to the desired camcorder mode by using the Media Selection switch and the Power switch (see page 21).

• See pages 106 to 109 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode.

• Steps 2 to 8 show how to change the

DGTL ZOOM menu setting in Tape

Camera mode.

2

Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31).

3


4


Example

F A D E

M E N U

S C E N E ME N U

E X E C U T E

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .


D G T L Z O OM


O F F

S P

Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

A U T O

Note:

• The menu screen does not appear during recording.

• You can press k, instead of the center of Operation button.

6

Press l or m to select the desired menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the center of the Operation button.

Example

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

D G T L

R E T U R N

Z O OM


Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

O F F

4 0

5 0 0

• You can press k, instead of the center of the Operation button.

7

Press l or m to select the desired menu setting (40), then press the center of the Operation button.

DG T L ZOOM

4 0

• You can press j, instead of the center of the Operation button.

• To adjust another menu item, press l or m to select “RETURN” and press the center of the Operation button, then perform steps 5 to 7.

8


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 5 minutes.


Useful Features


Setting the Digital

Zoom

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can select three different zoom ranges:

1–10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–500K (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 1–500K.

• As the image is enlarged digitally, the

picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used.

5

Press l or m to select “DGTL

ZOOM”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

R E T U R N

D G T L Z O OM


Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

O F F

4 0

5 0 0

6

Press l or m to select “40” or “500”, then press the center of the Operation button.

DG T L ZOOM 4 0

7


1

In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming.

F A D E

M E N U


O F F

2


3


4

Press l or m to select T, then press the center of the Operation button.

W T D- Z OOM 2 5

Digital zoom indicator

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

Power Zoom control

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Useful Features


Backlight

Compensation (BLC)

4

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen.

• “x” appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that the backlight compensation is now working.



When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) function to improve the picture.


Camera mode.

1

In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

F A D E

M E N U


O F F

2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “BLC/GAIN”, then press the center of the Operation button.

3

Press l or m to select “ON x”, then press the center of the Operation button.

BLC / GA I N ON

A U T O

3 0 min

To cancel the backlight compensation function


Gain-up



When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.

Note:

• At locations where lighting is adequate,

“LIGHT” will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case.


Camera mode.

1


To cancel the gain-up function


Notes:

• You may experience some picture noise in

Gain-up mode, which increases when the e appears.

• When the e indicator appears, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot.

• Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual iris (see page 56).

• The e indicator will disappear and

Gain-up mode will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location.

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F A D E

M E N U


O F F

2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “BLC/GAIN”, then press the center of the Operation button.

3

Press l or m to select “ON e”, then press the center of the Operation button.

BLC / GA I N ON

4


• “ e” appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that the gain-up function is now working.

A U T O

3 0 min

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Useful Features


Fade In and Fade Out

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery.

Operation button

4

Press the DISPLAY button until onscreen indicators appear.

5

Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording.

• The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in.

DISPLAY button

Start/Stop button

Fade in

6

Press the 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.

R E C

Fade out

Using

1



2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “FADE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

F A D E

M E N U


O F F

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3

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the center of the Operation button.

A U T O

2 7 min

To cancel Fade mode


To use Fade Out only

1

During camera recording in Tape

Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2

Perform steps 2 and 3 in “Using”.

3

Press the Start/Stop button at the point where you wish to stop recording.

Note:

• Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade

Out.

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

Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode.

2

In Recording Standby mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

3


4


5


6

Press l or m to select “QK.

RETURN”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .


D G T L Z O OM


S T O P

Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

7

Press l or m to select “START”, then press the center of the Operation button.

• “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene.

S E A R C H

• When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, “FINISHED” is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

8


Notes:

• To cancel the quick return function while

“SEARCH” is flashing, press the center of

Operation 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.

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Useful Features


Edit Search

Still Recording on

Tape

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Tape Camera mode to Tape Playback mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next.

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can record continuous still images of subjects.

1


2

In Recording Standby mode, press the PHOTO button fully.

• A still image of the subject is displayed.

Operation button

1


2

In Recording

Standby mode, press and hold down j (reverse edit search) or k

(forward edit search) on the

Operation button.

3

When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the 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 5.5 times the normal playback.

• You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search.

3

Press the Start/Stop button.

• The still image of the subject will be recorded.

To pause recording

Press the Start/Stop button.

To cancel the still image

Press the PHOTO button fully.

Notes:

• Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the PHOTO button fully.

• The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Digital Image

Stabilization (DIS)

Available mode:

Tape Camera

7


• The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

DIS indicator

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots.

1



2


3


4

Press l or m to select Y, then press the center of the Operation button.

5

Press l or m to select “DIS”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 2

D I S

1 6 : 9

A U D I O MO D E

W I N D

R E T U R N

ON

O F F

T A P E

To cancel DIS function

Select “OFF” in step 6 above. The z 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.

6


D I S ON

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Useful Features


Self Recording

Normal self recording



Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder.

If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. The remote control is useful for such occasions.

2

Set the Media Selection switch to V or u.

3

Set the Power switch to v.

• The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

40

4

Begin recording.

1


Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

Notes:

• Use the remote control to begin/stop recording on tape.

• You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camcorder to Tape Playback or Card

Playback mode.

180˚

90˚

Self recording with reversed grip

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Rotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor

180° vertically so that you can record yourself while holding the grip.

3

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

90

°

180

°

1

Turn the camcorder downward as shown below.

2

Rotate the lens section 90° vertically as shown below.

90°

4


5

Set the Power switch to v.

6

Begin recording.

Notes:

• Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback.

• During self recording, the mode or menu screen cannot be displayed.

• All of the manual settings are set to AUTO and some other settings will set to OFF in self recording.

• You may experience image noise when using self recording.

• To operate self recording with reversed grip correctly, make sure to turn the grip and the lens section so that the Start/Stop button and the tripod socket face upward, and the lens faces toward you. The

I indicator will appear.

• Be sure that the LCD monitor rotation is exactly 180°, otherwise the image recorded will be rotated 180° upside-down.

• In self recording with reversed grip in Card

Camera mode, the still images will be recorded rotated 180° upside down. The

J indicator will appear in this case.

• The viewfinder does not work in self recording with reversed grip.

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Useful Features


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 theater. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

16:9.

Normal screen Wide screen

1



F A D E

M E N U


O F F

5

Press l or m to select “16:9”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 2

D I S

1 6 : 9


W I N D

R E T U R N

O F F

ON

6


• The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked.

ON

7


To return to normal screen


2


3


4


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 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard

Play Recording) mode.

1



6

Press l or m to select “LP”, then press the center of the Operation button.

T AP E SP E E D

LP

7


• The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

L P

T A P E

F A D E

M E N U


O F F

2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “TAPE

SPEED”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

R E T U R N

D G T L Z O OM


Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

S P

L P

Long play recording mode indicator

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 6 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

• To record in LP mode, be sure to use a

Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode.

• Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases:

—When using 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 manufacturer.

—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.

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Useful Features


Using the Zoom

Microphone (Optional

Accessory)

Available mode:

Tape Camera

With the optional zoom microphone VR-

8MCN, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound.

Mounting

1

After detaching the shoe cover, align the zoom microphone with the zoom microphone shoe on the camcorder, and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.

Zoom microphone shoe

Shoe cover

2

Turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to secure the microphone.

Removing

Turn the screw in the opposite direction than when mounting, then pull off the zoom microphone.

Notes:

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom

microphone, as this may damage the equipment.

• The zoom microphone shoe on the camcorder is designed only for use with the specified equipment.

• When not using the zoom microphone, be sure to attach the shoe cover for protecting the zoom microphone shoe.

Selecting the Zoom Microphone Mode

Select a zoom microphone mode when the zoom microphone is mounted.

Types

AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects the optimum sound according to the magnification of the zoom lens. When the zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the built-in microphone is used to record sounds. As the zoom magnification increases, the sounds from the zoom microphone and built-in microphone are mixed according to the zoom setting.

TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.)

OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off. (The built-in microphone is on.)

Screw

1

Mount the optional zoom microphone to the camcorder.

2


DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31).

3


4


5


6

Press l or m to select “ZOOM MIC”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

R E T U R N

D G T L Z O OM


Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

A U T O

T E L E

O F F

7

Press l or m to select the desired zoom microphone mode, then press the center of the Operation button.

Windbreak

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording.

1



2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “WIND”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 2

D I S

1 6 : 9


W I N D

R E T U R N

O F F

ON

8

ZOOM M I C


T E L E

6


When the zoom microphone is active, the zoom microphone indicator appears and the zoom range indicator changes as shown below.

Zoom microphone indicator

W T Z OOM 1 0

Zoom range indicator

W I ND ON

7


To cancel Windbreak


Note:

• Keep the windbreak function off during normal recording. If left on, the recorded audio may sound somewhat muffled when played back.

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Useful Features


Selecting the 16-bit

Audio Recording

Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higherquality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.

1



2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “AUDIO

MODE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

S E T T I N G 2

D I S

1 6 : 9


W I N D

R E T U R N

1

1

2

6 bit bit

6

Press l or m to select “16bit”, then press the center of the Operation button.

AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit

7


• The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

T A P E

1 6 bit

16-bit audio recording mode indicator

To return to 12-bit audio recording mode

Select “12bit” in step 6 above.

Note:

• When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page

68).

Useful Features

Playback

Using the Remote

Control

Operating

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to operate.


All modes

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.

Activating


Playback mode.

1


2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “REMOTE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P

R E T U RN

O N

O F F

16 ft

(5 m)

Remote sensor

SLOW button

TAPE REC START/STOP button

CARD REC button

ZOOM (W/T) buttons

PAUSE/STILL button

STOP button

PLAY button

FF button

REW button

T/C (Time

Code) button

DATE button

6


REMO T E

ON

7


Shift buttons

CARD PLAY/MULTI button

VOLUME +/L buttons

Advance/reverse buttons

Notes:

• 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.

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Useful Features

Playback

Tape Playback

Functions with the

Remote Control

Slow

The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can use the following playback functions with the supplied remote control.

(See page 47 for use of the remote control.)

During Tape Playback, press the

SLOW button (f).

Then, select the tape direction using the advance/reverse buttons (j or h).

SLOW button

PAUSE/STILL button

Advance/reverse buttons

To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button (t).

Note:

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in

Slow mode for more than 10 minutes.

Frame Advance

The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame.

1

During Tape Playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback.

Reverse Playback

The reverse playback function allows you to play back images in reverse.

During Tape Playback, press the j button.


PLAY button (t).

Note:

• The camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in reverse playback for more than 30 minutes.

2

Press the h (or j) button.

• Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward).


PLAY button (t).

Notes:

• The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback.

• If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time.

• The reverse frame advance moves about 30 frames.

Selecting the Date and Time of

Recording Display

5

Press the DISPLAY button until the date (or date and time) appears.


All modes

Follow the procedure below to select the date, or both the date and time, of recording display on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback.


Playback mode.

1

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

2


P L A Y S T O P

J UN.

R EW

2 .

2 0 0 4

F F

Notes:

• The date (or date and time) appears when

the on-screen indicators are turned on.

• Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape.)

• In Tape Playback mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back.

• You can also press the DATE button on the remote control to display the date (or date and time).

P I C . E F F E C T

AU D I O DUB

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .

O F F

3

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “DATE DISP.”, then press the center of the Operation button.

P I C . E F F E C T

A U D I O D U B

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .

D A T E + T I ME

4

Press l or m to select the desired setting, then press the center of the

Operation button.

DATE D I S P.

DA T E

• Each time you press l or m, the setting changes as shown below.

DA T E + T I ME

O F F

DATE

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Useful Features

Playback

Picture Effect

Playback


Tape Playback, Card Playback

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 color similar to that of an old photograph.

SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating an unique artistic image.

NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted.

4


To cancel Picture Effect Playback


Notes:

• Video 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.


Playback mode.

1

During Tape Playback (or Card

Playback), press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “PIC. EFFECT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

P I C . E F F E C T

A U D I O D U B

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .

O F F

3

Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the center of the Operation button.

P I C. E F F E C T B W

Rotate Playback

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This function allows you to play back images rotated 180°.

1

In Tape Playback mode, press the


2


3


4

Press l or m to select V, then press the center of the Operation button.

5

Press l or m to select “ROTATE

PB”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

P L A Y B A C K S E T

R O T A T E P B

A U D I O

A N L G D G T L

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

R E T U RN

To cancel Rotate Playback

Press the center of the Operation button in step 7 above.

Notes:

• When executing Rotate Playback during Tape

Playback, playback will stop. Press m to begin Rotate Playback.

• Even if the camcorder is in Rotate Playback mode, the image output via a DV connection will display as normal playback.

• The camcorder will stop and cancel Rotate

Playback when the LCD monitor is closed.

• When you want to display the menu screen during Rotate Playback, press the center of the Operation button.

• In Rotate Playback mode, you cannot perform frame advance, slow, and picture effect playback or copying an image from tape to card.

6


• Rotate Playback indicator appears.

AUDIO

1 + 2

RO T A T E P B

Rotate Playback indicator

7

Press m to begin Rotate Playback.

• The image is rotated 180° upside down.

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Useful Features

Playback

Copying an Image from Tape to Card

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can capture your favorite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card.

PHOTO button

Operation button

4

Press the PHOTO button to copy the image to the card.

• The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied.

AUDIO 1 + 2

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1

Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder.

2

Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode, then begin tape playback.

3

Press m on the Operation button at the point where the desired image appears.

• A still picture of the image appears.

AUDIO 1 + 2

Note:

• To cancel the still picture, press m again.



Manual Focus



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.

Operation button

Power Zoom control

Subject is too dark.

Lack of contrast, e.g.

snow scene.

Fast-moving subject.

Background is too bright.

DISPLAY button


Camera mode.

1


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “FOCUS”, then press the center of the Operation button.

M E N U


M A N U A L S E T

F O C U S /

Subject has horizontal stripes.

Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window.

Light reflects off the subject.

Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene.

Subject has fine, repeated patterns.

Subjects at different distances appear in the center of the scene at the same time.

3

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.

4

Press l or m to focus on the subject.

p: To focus on a closer subject o: To focus on a more distant subject

5


• “MF” appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

Manual focus indicator

Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting.

MF

Note:

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed.

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Returning to Auto

Focus

Displaying the Manual

Setting Screen



You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto

Focus mode with the operation below.


Camera mode.

1


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “AUTO FOCUS”, then press the center of the Operation button.


M A N U A L

F O C U S

S E T

A U T O F O C U S E X E C U T E



You can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen.

• White Balance (see page 55)

• Manual Iris (see page 56)

• Manual Gain (see page 57)


Camera mode.

1


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the center of the Operation button.

3


• The FOCUS setting returns to Auto

Focus mode.

4


F A D E

M E N U


M A N U A L S E T E X E C U T E

3


F U L L A U T O

WH I T E B A L .

I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

A U T O

A U T O

A U T O

Notes:

• Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not share manual settings.


White Balance Lock

6

Aim the lens at a white object.

White paper or white cloth



The color 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


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the center of the Operation button (see page 54).

3


4

Press l or m to select “WHITE

BAL.”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

5

Press

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

A U T O

l or m to select “LOCK

MODE”.

• Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white.

7

Press the center of the Operation button to set the white balance lock.

• “LOCK MODE” will change to

“LOCK” after pressing the center of the Operation button.

• “LOCK” flashes during the locking procedure, and stops flashing after locking the white balance.

Note:

• If you move the camcorder while

“LOCK” is flashing, “LOCK” may not stop flashing. If this occurs, repeat step 7.

8

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.


L O C K MODE

To return to Auto White Balance mode

Press k in step 5 above, then press the center of the Operation button.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 58).

Note:

• White Balance setting cannot be used

when a scene setting is selected.

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Manual Iris



The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically selects the optimal 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 iris function to correct the iris value.

Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).

• Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens.

4

Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then press the center of the Operation button.

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

A U T O

5

Press l or m to select the desired iris value, then press the center of the

Operation button.

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

A U T O

F 2 . 0

A U T O

Subject is too bright against background.

• Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens.

• The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19

(least light).

6


1


2


3


To return to Auto Iris mode




Note:

• Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

Manual Gain



When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter.

4

Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then press the center of the Operation button.

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

A U T O

5

Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the center of the Operation button.

Example of use

Faithfully recording a dark scene

• Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the light sensitivity).

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

A U T O

A U T O

+ 3 d B

Background is too bright and subject is too dark (backlit subject)

• Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity).

1


2


3


• The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to

L18dB (highest sensitivity).

Note: If you select a large gain value, the image may appear grainy.

6


To return to Auto Gain mode




Note:

• Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

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Setting the

Camcorder to Full

Auto Mode

5




F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

A U T O

A U T O

A U T O

You can set all manual settings, including white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to

Full Auto mode in one operation.

1


2


3


6


Note:

• You cannot select “FULL AUTO” when no manual settings are currently in use.

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

L O C K

.

+ 3 d B

4

Press l or m to select “FULL

AUTO”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

F U L L A U T O


I R I S

G A I N

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

Scene Menu

(Program AE)



You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of the six scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.

Types

SPORT (

A): When you want to record a fast-moving subject.

DUSK (

B): When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight.

SUNLIGHT (

F): When background is very bright.

PARTY (

C): When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle.

NIGHT LUMI (

D): When you want to record fireworks or an illuminated object in the dark.

SLOW SHUT. (

E): When you want to record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly.


Camera mode.

1


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “SCENE MENU”, then press the center of the Operation button.

F A D E

M E N U

S C E N E ME N U O F F

3

Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the center of the

Operation button.

• The selected scene setting displays on the mode screen.

SC E NE MENU

DU S K

4


• The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

T A P E

Scene setting indicator

To cancel the scene setting


Note:

• Scene settings cannot be used when using

any manual setting except focus. Also not selectable when

e displays.

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Using the Time Code


Tape Camera, Tape Playback

6


• The time code appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number

(1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automatically 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

Playback and Tape Camera modes.

Display format

T C 0 0 0 1 0 2 0

T C 0 : 1 0 : 2 0

Time code

To turn off the time code


Notes:

• When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero

(TC0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed.

• You can also press the T/C button on the remote control to display the time code.

Frame number*

Second

Hour

Minute

* Displayed during still or frame advance playback.


Playback mode.

1

During playback or camera recording in Tape mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2

Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page

32).

3

Press l or m to select ~, then press the center of the Operation button.

4

Press l or m to select “TIME

CODE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E

T C OU T

S - V I D E O I N

R E T U RN

O F F

ON

Displaying the time code on a TV during playback

1



2


32).

3


4

Press l or m to select “TC OUT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E

T C OU T

S - V I D E O I N

R E T U RN

O F F

ON

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5


T I ME CODE ON

5


T C OU T

ON

6


Editing

Available mode:

Tape Playback

Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another.

This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor.

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio/video/S-video cable, as shown.

Recording (VCR)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AV-IN

L-AUDIO-R

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1

Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code reading at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 60). Then, rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep.

2

Load a video cassette into the recording VCR.

3

Press m on the camcorder to begin playback, then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording.

4

Press the Pause/Still button on the

VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut.

5

Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut.


Playback

To AV terminal

:


Notes:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover.

• If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR.

• If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug.

To stop editing

Press l on the camcorder and press the

Stop button on the VCR.

Notes:

• Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off.

• There may be picture noise during video search or still playback. This does not imply a defect in the camcorder.

• The time code display will be recorded along with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu item is set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing (see page 60).

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Playback

Recording from an

External Source

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source, such as a

VCR or TV.

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to the source equipment with the supplied audio/video/Svideo cable, as shown.

Playback

(VCR or TV)

Notes:


• If the source equipment has only one audio output jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the source equipment. (The input audio will only be recorded on the left channel of the tape.)

• Even if the source equipment has an S-video output socket, connect both the yellow video plug and S-video plug.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AV-OUT

L-AUDIO-R

Black: To S-video output socket

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack


Recording

To AV terminal

:


To Record from an External

Source

1



2


32).

3


4

Press l or m to select “S-VIDEO

IN”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E

T C OU T

S - V I D E O I N O F F

R E T U RN ON

Notes:

• To pause recording, press m. Press m again to resume recording.

• To operate by remote control, perform steps 1 to 7 above, and press the TAPE REC START/

STOP button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (g).

• If “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder screen, check that the audio/ video/S-video cable is properly connected.

5

Press l or m to select “ON” (for Svideo connection) or “OFF” (for video connection), then press the center of the Operation button.

6


• “S-VIDEO” appears on the screen during a pause or Recording

Standby mode when you set the S-

VIDEO IN menu item to “ON” in step

5 above.

7

Begin playback on the source equipment connected to the camcorder.

• Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received.

8

Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder, then press m to begin recording.

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Playback

Editing with the DV

Terminal (IEEE1394)

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This camcorder can be used as a digital video editor. A DV cable transfers all dubbing signals including video and audio directly to the camcorder.

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commercially available DV cable.

To DV terminal

Video equipment with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

To Record to Video Equipment

See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 61, 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.

DV cable (commercially available)

To DV terminal

To Record from Video Equipment

1

Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.

2

Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder.

• Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received.

3

Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

• The camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

4

Press m on the Operation button to begin recording.

To stop recording

Press l on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1

Press m to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut.

2

Press m to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut.

Notes:

• Make sure that the video equipment from which you are recording can output dubbing signals via the DV terminal.

• If the video equipment is not set to playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected, “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder screen.

• If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder even if the DV cable is properly connected and you are playing back the source media from the video equipment, set the Power switch on the camcorder to OFF and then back to w, or disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.

• If a digital video recording with a copyright protection signal is used as the playback source, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is disabled (see page 96).

• When displaying the playback picture on the

PC, you may find black bands around the image. This is caused by the differences of the image display sizes.

• “i.Link” refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The z logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

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Playback

Using the Camcorder as a Converter

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mm or Hi8 tapes) to digital signal.

Preparation

Connect the audio/video/S-video cable and

DV cable as shown below.

Recording

(digital equipment)

e.g. computer

To DV terminal

1

Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and make sure that playback is stopped.

2


3


32).

4


5

Press l or m to select

“ANLG yDGTL”, then press the center of the Operation button.


R O T A T E P B

A U D I O

A N L G D G T L

R E T U RN

O F F

O N

DV cable (commercially available)

Digital signal

To DV terminal

6


A N L G D G T L O N

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To AV terminal

Analog signal


S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AV-OUT

L-AUDIO-R

Black: To S-video output socket

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

:


Note:


7


8

Press the Play button on the analog equipment

• Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture is being properly received.

9

Press the Record button on the digital equipment.

Notes:

• The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all digital/analog equipment. Contact the manufacturer of your equipment for advice.

• If 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. discoloration, picture noise, muted sound), depending on the input condition.

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Playback

Audio Dubbing

Feature

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings.

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


The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Audio 2: Right sound

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/Svideo cable is connected.

• You cannot use the zoom microphone to record narration.

In Audio Dubbing mode


The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound


The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over the original right sound. 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 46.

Audio Dubbing

1

Play back the Mini DV cassette recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing.

2

Press m on the Operation button to pause playback.

3


4

Press l or m to select “AUDIO

DUB”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

P I C . E F F E C T

A U D I O D U B

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .

E X E C U T E

5


• The audio dubbing screen appears.

If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes

1

Press the DISPLAY 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 audio changes from 12-bit mode to

16-bit mode or vice versa. Press m 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 70).

• “AUDIO DUB” cannot be selected when the

Mini DV cassette is recorded in LP mode.

T C

AUDIO

1 + 2

A U D I O DU B

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

S T A R T S T O P C A N C E L

6

Press m to begin audio dubbing.

Record your narration.

To pause audio dubbing

Press l. To resume audio dubbing, press m again.

To cancel audio dubbing

Press the center of the Operation button in step 5. The audio dubbing screen disappears.

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Playback

Selecting the Audio

Playback Mode

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can select any of the following audio playback modes.

4


5

Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then press the center of the Operation button.


R O T A T E P B

A U D I O

A N L G D G T L

R E T U RN

1

+ 2

1

2

Audio 1H2

• 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

Playback a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio.

2


3


32).

6

Press l or m to select the desired audio playback mode, then press the center of the Operation button.

AUD I O

7


• The selected audio playback mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

AUDIO 1 + 2

Audio playback mode indicator

Note:

• The audio playback mode indicator,

“AUDIO”, displays in different colors depending on the recording mode (12- or 16bit) used for the recording being played back. A white display indicates 12-bit recording mode, while a green indicates 16bit.

Digital Still Camera Features


Selecting the Picture

Quality and Image

Size

1

Set the Media Selection switch to u, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

Available mode:

Card Camera

The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality and image size setting. Select the appropriate setting to match your recording objectives.

Approximate number of recordable images with the supplied 8

MB SD memory card

Lock button

2

In Card Camera mode, press the


/

S E L F T I ME R

M E N U


O F F

Picture quality setting

Approx. number of images

1280 G 960 640 G 480

NORMAL

ECONOMY

20

40

90

160

FINE

10 50

Note:

• The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot.

Selecting the Picture Quality

The camcorder compresses each image with the picture quality setting to save memory on a card.

Types

NORMAL: Records images with standard picture quality.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with lower quality.

FINE: Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with lower number of recordable images.

3


32).

4


5

Press l or m to select “REC


Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E N O .

R E C MO D E

I MA G E S I Z E

F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

N O RMA L

E C O N OMY

F I N E

6

Press l or m to select the desired setting, then press the center of the

Operation button.

RE C MODE E C ONOMY

(Continued on the next page)

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7


• The selected picture quality indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

3


4

Press l or m to select “IMAGE

SIZE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

[ 1 2 8 0 ]

0 4 0

E C ONOMY

Picture quality indicator

Note:

• The picture quality indicator is also displayed in Card Camera 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 such as image detail, sometimes the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording.

Selecting the Image Size

Still images recorded on a card are made up of pixels. You can select the number of pixels in still images. Larger numbers of pixels provide greater image detail, but also use more card memory.

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E N O .

R E C MO D E


F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

1 2 8 0 9 6 0

6 4 0 4 8 0

5

Press l or m to select “1280G960” or “640G480”, then press the center of the Operation button.

IMAGE S I Z E 1 2 8 0 9 6 0

6


• The selected image size indicator appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

[

1 2

/

8 0

]

0 4 0

E C ONOMY

Types

1280G960 (1280): Images are recorded in 1280K960 pixels.

640G480 (640): Images are recorded in 640K480 pixels.

Image size indicator

1



2


32).

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.

PHOTO button Power Zoom control

5

Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.

6

Press the PHOTO 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 T mark, then the camcorder locks the focus.

[

1 2

/

8 0

]

9 1 1

N ORMA L

7

Press the PHOTO button fully to begin recording.

Power switch


[

1 2 8

/

0

]

9 1 1

NORMA L

1

Insert a card into the camcorder (see page 11).

2

Remove the lens cap.

3


4


• The picture from the lens now displays.

Number of shots taken/remaining

Lock button

A U T O

[ 1 2 8

/

0 ]

9 1 1

NORMA L

A U T O

• The S indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the card, and returns to white when recording completes.

• To record another image, release the

PHOTO 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 color hue in the image.

• Set the BEEP menu item to “OFF” to turn off the focus locking sound.

• Do not turn the power off or remove the

card while the S indicator is flashing in

step 7.

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Selecting the Flash

Mode

Available mode:

Card Camera

Using the flash function enables you to record good-quality still images even in dark locations.

Note:

• The effective flash range for both wide angle and telephoto is about 3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 m).

Flash

1



2


32).

3


4

Press l or m to select “FLASH”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E N O .

R E C MO D E


F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

A U T O

O N

O F F

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Flash sensor

Types

AUTO: Flash automatically fires in dark locations (when “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen) each time you press the PHOTO button. The s indicator appears when on-screen indicators are turned on.

ON: Flash fires every time you press the PHOTO button. The q indicator appears when on-screen indicators are turned on.

OFF: Flash does not fire.

5

Press l or m to select the desired flash mode, then press the center of the Operation button.

F L A SH

the menu screen.

ON

6

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

• The flash indicator appears when on-screen indicators are turned on.

[ 1 2 8 0

9 1 1

]

NORMA L

Flash indicator

Notes:

• Do not use the flash in front of a person’s

eyes, especially children, as flashing directly into the eyes from close range can damage vision. Be particularly careful around children and maintain a distance of

3 feet (1 m) or more from your subject.

• Do not block the flash sensor with fingers when using the flash.

• The q indicator flashes while the flash is being charged.

Red-eye Reduction

Available mode:

Card Camera

Red-eye reduction allows you to minimize the camera flash capturing the red at the back of the iris.

1



2


32).

3


4

Make sure the flash mode is set to

“AUTO” or “ON”. If not, set to either one (see page 74).

5

Press l or m to select “RED EYE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E N O .

R E C MO D E


F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

O F F

C O R R E C T

7


• Red-eye indicator appears when on-screen indicators are turned on.

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Notes:

• The flash fires twice when the red-eye reduction is set to “CORRECT”. The first flash is to reduce the “red-eye”, and the second flash is for recording the still image.

• The effect of red-eye reduction depends on individual. Reduction may not be as effective as desired on conditions like shooting distance or the subject not watching the preflash.

• Red-eye cannot be used when the flash is set to “OFF”.

6

Press l or m to select “CORRECT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

R E D E Y E C O R RE C T

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Recording with the

Self-timer

Available mode:

Card Camera

4

Press the PHOTO button to start the self-timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down.

Self-timer operating indicator

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



2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “SELF TIMER”, then press the center of the Operation button.

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• The shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds, and a still image of the subject is recorded.

/


M E N U


E X E C U T E

To cancel the countdown

Press the PHOTO button in step 4.

3


To cancel the self-timer

Press the center of the Operation button again in step 3.

Notes:

• When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it to a tripod, etc.

• Self-timer mode cancels after recording one image. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another image with the self-timer.

• Do not turn the power off or remove the card once the self-timer operating indicator begins flashing.

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9

8

/

0 ]

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C A N C E L

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”

Notes:

• 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 86–88).

• 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.

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2


32).

3


4

Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E RS 2

F O RMA T

/

S E T T I N G

R E T U R N

E X E C U T E

R E T U R N

5


• To cancel formatting, press l or m to select “RETURN”, then press the center of the Operation button.

F ORMA T

A L L DA T A

B E

W I L L

E RA S E D .

NO

Y E S

S E L E C T S E T

6

Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the center of the Operation button to begin formatting.

• The menu screen displays when formatting finishes.

7


Notes:

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use.

• Use this camcorder to format a card. The

camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment.

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Setting the File

Numbering Method

Available mode:

Card Camera

The camcorder automatically assigns file numbers to captured images. You can select two different methods of file numbering.

Types

SERIAL: Defines file numbers by incrementing up from the last image captured when inserting a new card.

RESET: Defines a new set of file numbers when inserting a new card.

5

Press l or m to select “SERIAL” or

“RESET”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

F I L E NO.

RE S E T

6


Note:

• When a warning indicator “MAXIMUM FILE

NUMBER” appears on the screen, set FILE

NO. menu item to “RESET”, then format the card (see page 77) or replace the card with a new one (see page 11).

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2


32).

3


4

Press l or m to select “FILE NO.”, then press the center of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E NO.

R E C MO D E


F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

S E R I A L

R E S E T


Playback

Card Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.


Note:

• Holding down j or k increases the speed of motion of the selection frame.

4

Press the center of the Operation button.

• The selected image displays in fullscreen.

Image file name

C A RD

2

1

8

/

0

1 0

]

Power switch

Operation button

1


2

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w.

• The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail format.

7

1 0

Lock button

S E L E C T I MG

1 0 0 0

P A G E

F U L L

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2 /

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MULT I

0

2

Page number/total thumbnail pages

3

Press j, k, l or m on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image.

• Each time you press j, k, l or m, the selection frame moves as shown below.

1

4

8

2

5

9

3

6


1 0 0 0 0 0 1

P A G E 1 / 2

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F U L L MULT I

F U L L MU L T I

Playback image number/ number of recordings

Picture quality indicator

Available Operations during

Full-screen Display

• You can display the full-screen picture of the previous or next image by pressing j or k.

• When holding down j or k, 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 center of the Operation button again.

Notes:

• You can also set in the mode screen to display the images in full screen or thumbnails.

• 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 1280K960, 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 mistakenly play back data on such a card, set the Power switch to

OFF, remove, and never use it with this camcorder.

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Playback

Playback Zoom

Available mode:

Card Playback

The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote control. (See page 47 for use of the remote control.)

Note:

• Playback Zoom does not work in Tape

Playback mode.

1

During Card Playback, press the

ZOOM T button to zoom in.

Playback zoom indicator

2

Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button to shift the displayed image.

ZOOM button

Shift buttons

To cancel Playback Zoom

Press the ZOOM W button, which zooms out to the widest angle.

Note:

• Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in picture quality for still images.

Delete Protection

Available mode:

Card Playback

5

Press the center of the Operation button to set delete protection.

• The R indicator appears.

Delete protection indicator

You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.

1

In Card Playback mode, press the


2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “PROTECT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

1

4

2

5

3

6

P RO T E C T 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

0

/

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S E T D I S P L A Y

]

: C AN C E L

3

2

• If you want to protect another image, repeat steps 4 to 5.

6

Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting.

M E N U

D E L E T E O NE

D E L E T E A L L

P RO T E C T E X E C U T E

3


• The PROTECT indicator appears.

1 2 3

To cancel the protection setting

1

Select the image for delete protection cancellation in step 4 above.

2

Press the center of the Operation button to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

1 2 3

4 5 6

4 5 6

P RO T E C T 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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S E T

[

D I S P L A Y

]

: C AN C E L

PROTECT indicator

4

Press j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protection.

1 2 3

P RO T E C T 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

0

/

[ ] :

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S E T D I S P L A Y C AN C E L

3

2

3


Note:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images.

4 5 6

P RO T E C T 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

0

/

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2

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Playback

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Deleting Stored

Images

Available mode:

Card Playback

Deleting One Stored 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



2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “DELETE ONE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

4

Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deleted.

1

4

2 3

D E L E T E 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

0

/

[ ] :

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3

2

5

Press the center of the Operation button to set the image.

6

Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the center of the Operation button to delete the image.

1 2 3

4

5

5

6

6

F U L L MULT I

P I C . E F F E C T

M E N U

D E L E T E O N E E X E C U T E

D E L E T E ?

NO

Y E S


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3


• The DELETE indicator appears.

1 2 3

4 5 6

1

4

2

5

3

6

D E L E T E 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

• If you want to delete another image, repeat steps 4 to 6.

7


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S E T [ D I S P L A Y ] : C AN C E L

DELETE indicator

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 81).

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an image.

Deleting All Stored Images

You can delete all stored images on a card in one operation.

Notes:

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below.

• If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 81), and then perform the procedure below.

1



2

Press l or m on the Operation button to select “DELETE ALL”, then press the center of the Operation button.

4

Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the center of the Operation button.


5


Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 81).

• If a print order is assigned to deleteprotected images and you perform the procedure above, the print order will cancel

(the protection setting will not cancel).

• It may take several seconds to delete all images from the card.

• Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

P I C . E F F E C T

M E N U

D E L E T E O N E

D E L E T E A L L E X E C U T E

3


• The DELETE ALL? indicator appears.

1 2 3

4 5 6

D E L E T E

NO

Y E S

S E L E C T

A L L ?

S E T

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DELETE ALL? indicator

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Print Order

Available mode:

Card Playback

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 DPOFcompatible printer or order copies at your local print shop.

Note:

• You can print an image even if no print order has been assigned.

Assigning Print Order to an

Image

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2


32).

3

Press l or m to select S, then press the center of the Operation button.

4

Press l or m to select “PRI.

ORDER”, then press the center of the

Operation button.


S L I D E S HOW

P R I .

O R D E R

R E T U RN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . A L L

P R I . N O N E

R E T U RN

5

Press l or m to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

• The PRINT indicator appears.

1

4

4

2 3

P R I N T

P R I N T NUMB E R

1 1 0 0 0

P A G E

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1 /

0

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3

2

Number of printouts

8

Press the center of the Operation button to set the print order.

• The M indicator appears.

M indicator

1 2

P

3

4

5 6

P R I N T 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

0

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1

2

PRINT indicator

6

Press j, k, l or m to select the image to which you want to assign a print order.

7

Press the center of the Operation button, then press l or m to select the number of printouts.

• 1 through 99 can be set for the number of printouts.

1 2 3

5

5

6

6

P R I N T 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1 /

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3

2

• If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 6 to 8.

9


To cancel the print order for an image

1

Select the image for canceling out of print order in step 6 above, then press the center of the Operation button.

2

Press l to select “0”, then press the center of the Operation button.

• The M indicator disappears.

M indicator

1 2 3

P

Note:

• A warning indicator appears when the print order is set to more than 999 images. To turn off the warning indicator, press the Operation button.

3


• The M indicators appear, and each image is set to 1 print out.


4

P R I N T

P R I N T NUMB E R

0 1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

1

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/

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S E T

1

4

5

2

5

6

3

6

To cancel the print order for all images

1

Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2

Press l or m to select “PRI. NONE”, then press the center of the Operation button to cancel the print order for all images.


S L I D E S HOW

P R I .

O R D E R

R E T U RN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . A L L

P R I . N O N E

R E T U RN

P R I N T 1 0 0 0 0 0 3

3


Assigning Print Order to All

Images

1

Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2

Press l or m to select “PRI. ALL”, then press the center of the Operation button.


S L I D E S HOW

P R I .

O R D E R

R E T U RN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . A L L

P R I . N O N E

R E T U RN

P

4

P

P R I N T

NO

NO N E ?

Y E S


5

P

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3


• The M indicators are turned off.


6

4 5 6

P R I N T

NO

A L L ?

Y E S


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Playback

Transferring Data on Card to Computer

Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer still images to a computer.

System Requirements

• Operating systems

— Microsoft Windowsb XP Home Edition/Professional

— Microsoft Windowsb 2000 Professional

— Microsoft Windowsb Me

— Microsoft Windowsb 98 Second Edition

— Microsoft Windowsb 98

• USB terminal

• CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)

• Mouse or other pointing device

Note:

• The USB driver is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems.

Installing the USB Driver

For installing the USB driver in Windowsb XP or Windowsb 2000, you need to log in as the system administrator.

1

Turn on the PC.

• Do not connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable at this point.

2

Insert the supplied CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive.

• The Setup screen will display automatically.

• The example screen shown is for Windowsb XP.

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Note:

• When the Setup screen does not appear,

1 select “Run...” in Windowsb “Start” menu, then

2 type “R:\SETUP.EXE”, and then click on the “OK” button.

• In the example above the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive letter according to your operating environment.

3

Click the “USB driver” button.

• Welcome screen appears.

4

Click the “Next” button.

• Information screen appears

5

Click the “Next” button.

• Installation begins.

6

Confirm the message on the screen, and then click the “Finish” button to complete the installation.

Note:

• If your computer gives you the option to restart, you may do so.

7

Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.

8

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the supplied USB cable as shown below.

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source for extended periods of use.

To USB terminal

USB cable (supplied)

To USB terminal

9


10

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w.

• PC will recognize the camcorder automatically.

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Playback

Image Folders and File

Names

Double-click the My Computer icon on the

PC and find a new drive called “Removable

Disk (F:)” (or other drive letter, depending on your PC configuration). Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored in files and on a card as shown below.

DCIM

• • • • • •

Folder of still image files

100SHARP

Sub-folder of still images

Disconnecting the USB cable

Windows Me/2000/XP

1

Close Explorer or any open applications.

2

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware”

(or “Unplug or Eject Hardware”) icon that appears on the task bar, and choose an applicable hard drive to stop.

3

After the message “Safety To Remove

Hardware” appears, disconnect the

USB cable.

Notes:

• See Windows Help for the procedure of disconnecting USB cable in detail.

Windows 98

Serial number

(100 to 999)

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

Still image

Note:

• If you copy any data incompatible with this camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not be able to recognize it.

1

Close Explorer or any open applications.

2

When data is not being transferred

(the indicator on LCD display stays still), right-click on the disk drive icon, which appears on explorer window, to eject the disk. After that, disconnect the USB cable.

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

• Removing the card

Transfer indicator

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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 w again.

Slide Show Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card.

1

Set the camcorder to Card Playback mode.

2

Press j, k, l or m on the

Operation button to select the image from which you want to begin slide show playback.

1 2 3

6

Press l or m to select S, then press the center of the Operation button.

7

Press l or m to select “SLIDE

SHOW”, then press the center of the

Operation button.


S L I D E S HOW

P R I .

O R D E R

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

R E T U RN

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• Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will display in full-screen one after another in order of recording.

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4

Press l or m to select “MENU”, then press the center of the Operation button.

5


• After playing back all the images on the card once, slide show playback automatically stops.

9


To stop slide show playback

During slide show playback, press the center of the Operation button.

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Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

6

Press j or k to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press the center of the Operation button.


All modes

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings.

LCD BR I GHT –

Darker

LCD COL OR –

Decrease

+

Brighter

+

Increase


Camera mode.

VF B R I GH T –

Darker

+

Brighter

Adjusting the Picture

1


2


3


4

Press l or m to select O, then press the center of the Operation button.

L C D S E T

B A C K L I G H T

L C D B R I G H T

L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

NO RMAL

–

–

–

+

+

+

7


Notes:

• When adjusting the color, the picture on the

LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the color setting unless necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

• The viewfinder turns on if you select “VF

BRIGHT”.

5

Press l or m to select “LCD

BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOR” or “VF

BRIGHT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

Adjusting the Backlight

1


2


3


4

Press l or m to select O, then press the center of the Operation button.

5

Press l or m to select “BACK-

LIGHT”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

L C D S E T



L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

N O RMA L

B R I G H T

6

Press l or m to select “NORMAL” or

“BRIGHT”, then press the center of

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the Operation button.

B ACKL I GHT BR I GHT

NORMAL: For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight.


Turning off the

Confirmation Sound


All modes

A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the

Start/Stop button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds.


Camera mode.

1


2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P


D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U RN

O N

O F F

6

Press l or m to select “OFF”, then press the center of the Operation button.

B E E P OFF

7


Note:

• If you select “OFF”, the focus confirmation sound in Card Camera mode will turn off.

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Appendix

Selecting the

Language for the

Information Display



This camcorder allows you to choose

English, French or Spanish as the information display language.

Information display

6

Press l or m to select the desired language, then press the center of the Operation button.

LANGUE

FRAN

Ç

A I S

7


• The information display appears in the language selected when the onscreen display turns on.

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J UN.

1

2

0 :

.

2 0 0 4

3 0 A M


Camera mode.

1


2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “LAN-

GUAGE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P


D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U RN

E N G L I SH

F R A N Ç A I S

E S P A

Ñ

O L

Setting the

Camcorder to

Factory Presettings


All modes

You can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation.


Camera mode.

1


2


3


4


5

Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”, then press the center of the Operation button.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P


D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U RN

E X E C U T E

R E T U RN

7



8


Note:

• Even when you perform the steps above, the clock and language setting maintain the memory.

6


D E F A U L T

R E T UR N T O P RE S E T T I N G S

E X C E P T C E R T A I N I T EMS .

NO

Y E S


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Appendix

Demonstration Mode



You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode.

If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder.

7


8

DEMO MODE ON

Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

• The demonstration begins.

Watching


Camera mode.

1

Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder (see page 10).

2


3


4


5


6

Press l or m to select “DEMO


Operation button.

Canceling

1

During the demonstration, press the center of the Operation button to pause the demonstration.

2

Perform step 3 to 6 in “Watching”, then select “OFF” in step 7.

Notes:

• The demonstration will pause if you press the center of the Operation button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to v, the demonstration will begin again.

• Demonstration mode does not work in self recording with reversed grip.

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P


D EMO MO D E O F F

L A N G U A G E O N

R E T U R N

Useful Information

Hints for Better Shooting

• Position the subject in the center of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the scene is kept in focus.

Position the subject in the center.

Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center

(see page 53).

• 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 Backlight Compensation or correct the iris value to improve the picture (see pages 34 and 56).

• 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:

• It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently.

About PRINT Image Matching

L

This product supports PRINT Image

Matching

K. When used in combination,

PRINT Image Matching

K enabled digital still cameras, printers and software, help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of

Seiko Epson Corporation.

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.

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Mini DV Cassette

To protect recordings against accidental erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini

DV cassette to the “SAVE” position.

Erasure protect tab

Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette

96

• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i 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 labeled 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 areas 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 with excessive steam.

• Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position.

• If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the tape.

• Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks.

To 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 prerecorded 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.

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 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SD

\ Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard

\

SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards and

MultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexible storage media used in a variety of mobile applications. They are one of the smallest memory solutions available on the market.

This camcorder uses either an SD Memory

Card or a MultiMediaCard. It cannot use a

SmartMedia/ card or Memory Stick b.

SD

/ Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

/

SmartMedia

\ card

Memory Stick b media

• An SD Memory Card has more advanced features than a MultiMediaCard, including cryptographic security for copyrighted data and a selectable mechanical writeprotect switch.

• The card slot on this camcorder is compatible with an SD Memory Card or

MultiMediaCard.

• An SD Memory Card and a

MultiMediaCard are cross-compatible.

Data stored on one can be easily transferred to the other.

Note:

• This camcorder is verified to work properly with the following card memory types.

—SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less

—MultiMediaCard: 64 MB or less

Removable Storage Care

Below are some precautions to ensure a long life and perfect performance from your

SD Memory Card (SDMC) or

MultiMediaCard (MMC). Information specific to one card is attached with the card’s acronym (either SDMC or MMC).

Precautions

• Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. Do not try to force the card in.

• Store the card in its antistatic plastic case when not in use.

• Do not disassemble or modify the card.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the card.

• Do not allow the card to become wet.

• Do not peel off the card label.

• Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card.

• Do not expose to extreme heat sources (e.g.

sunlight, heating appliances).

• Do not store in a highly humid or dusty place.

• Do not store in a place exposed to corrosive gas.

• Do not use in a place exposed to strong electromagnetism.

Protecting your images

• Select the write-protect switch on the exterior card casing to protect your images. (SDMC)

• Do not power off any devices while transferring data, as this may destroy the data.

• Back up your image data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media.

• Be aware that formatting will erase all image data stored on the card.

Note:

• Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable

for data that is lost through improper handling of the storage media.

Cleaning

• Be careful not to allow dirt and finger grime buildup around the card contacts.

• Be careful about static electricity, which can suddenly erase data.

• If you notice dirt or static electricity, clean the card with a soft, dry cloth.

Condensation

• Be careful about condensation forming on the card surface, which can cause malfunction.

• If you notice beads of water on the card, allow it to evaporate and dry naturally.

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Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state.

• Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C).

• Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an 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.

• 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 22 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 7).

Storage

• Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state.

• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

• When storing the battery pack, put it in the original protective plastic bag.

Notes:

• Improper handling of the battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following:

— Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit.

— Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack by yourself.

— Do not use any battery charging equipment other than that designed for use with these battery packs.

— Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 140°F or 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars.

— Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or water.

— Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong force.

— Keep the battery pack out of reach of children.

— Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do not dispose of them in fire.

• To protect the terminals, put the cover on the battery pack when it is not in use.

• 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 its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

• If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

Note:

• Use only SHARP BT-L226 battery packs.

These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.

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:

1 Charge the battery pack until the

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off.

2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to v without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off.

3 Remove the battery pack and store it between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and

20°C).

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 extremely hot places.

Cleaning

• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.

• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent.

Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

• 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.

• Pull out the viewfinder and open the window cleaning cover as shown below so that you can clean up the inside of the viewfinder with a camera blower.

Window cleaning cover

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 fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced.

Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice.

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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.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

A commercially available

AC plug adaptor

AC 110–240 V

Television Signal Standards

In any country, you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor screen. However, if you want to watch the picture on a TV screen, the TV must be

NTSC-M system compatible. NTSC-M is used in the following areas:

The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda,

Myanmar (previously Burma), Canada,

Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the

Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,

Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti,

Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea,

Mexico, the Netherland Antilles, Nicaragua,

Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Puerto Rico,

St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan,

Trinidad, the U.S.A., Venezuela, Southern

Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

Symptom

No power.

Possible cause

Power source is not properly connected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Dew in camcorder.

Safety function is in effect.

Suggested solution

Connect power source properly

(pp. 6, 9).

Charge battery pack sufficiently

(p. 8).

Wait until dew dries (p. xiii).

Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack. Wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (pp. 6, 7).

Close tab or use a new cassette

(p. 96).

Start/Stop button does not work.

Erasure-protect tab on video cassette is open.

Power suddenly turns off.

Camcorder left in Recording

Standby mode for 5 minutes in

Tape Camera mode.

Auto focus does not work.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Zoom used on close subject.

Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is full of horizontal or vertical stripes.

Set Power switch to OFF and then back to Camera mode.

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 54).

Zoom out from subject (p. 23).

Focus manually (p. 53).

Bright subject produces wide vertical lines.

Occurs when shooting subject with strong contrast to the background.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

Display automatically changes in Tape

Camera mode.

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

——

Set the DEMO MODE menu item to

“OFF” (p. 94).

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Symptom

No image appears on connected TV screen.

Possible cause

Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not selected properly.


Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 30).

Audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected.

Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly (p. 30).

No image from an external source appears on the camcorder screen.

DV cable or audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected.

The cable connection does not match the S-VIDEO IN menu setting.

Connect DV cable or audio/video/Svideo cable properly (pp. 61, 62,

66).

Set the S-VIDEO IN menu item to

“ON” for S-video connection, or

“OFF” for video connection (p. 63).

Cannot rewind or fast forward tape.

Position at beginning or end of tape.

Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. 27).

Using a cleaning tape The cleaning tape will automatically rewind after cleaning finishes (p.

xiv).

Video noise in image.

No sound.

Tape does not work.

Still images in Card mode are rotated

180° upside down.

Dirty video heads.

Old or worn tape.

Media Selection switch is set to

Card mode.

Battery pack is depleted.

The images are recorded in self recording with reversed grip.

Improper self recording.

Call for service (p. 105) or use a commercially available cleaning tape (p. xiv).

Use a new cassette.

Using a 12-bit recording tape with

AUDIO menu item set to “AUDIO 2”.

Set the AUDIO menu item to “AU-

DIO 1” or “AUDIO 1L2” (p. 70).

Power switch is set to Camera mode.

Set the Power switch to Playback mode (p. 21).

Set the Media Selection switch to

Tape mode (p. 21).

Charge battery pack or replace it with a fully charged one (pp. 6–8).

Transfer the data to PC (pp. 86–88), and rotate the images 180° back by using a commercially available editing software.

Turn on Rotate Playback (p. 51).

Motion images are rotated 180° upside down.

Symptom Possible cause

Cannot delete image on card.

Image is delete-protected.

Cannot format card.

——

Battery pack is easily depleted.

Using camcorder in extremely cold environment.

Battery pack is not fully charged.

Clock has been reset.

Cassette will not eject.

No image on monitor.

Viewfinder picture is hard to see.

Monitor picture is hard to see.

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack.

Cannot edit to connected VCR.

Lithium battery is not properly installed.

Lithium battery is depleted.

Power source is not properly connected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Camcorder is recording.

Backlight has been turned off.

Fluorescent lamp has burned out.

Viewfinder diopter is not properly adjusted.

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned.

Audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected.


Cancel the protection setting (p.

81).

Contact your dealer for advise.

Warm up battery pack, for example in your pocket, just before using it.

Charge battery pack sufficiently (p.

8).

Install lithium battery properly (p.

12).

Replace new lithium battery (p. 12).

Connect power source properly

(pp. 6, 9).

Charge battery pack sufficiently

(p. 8).

Stop recording and try again (p. 22).

Turn on backlight (p. 24).

Call for service (p. 105).

Adjust diopter (p. 18).

Adjust picture (p. 90).

Adjust picture (p. 90).

Call for service (p. 105).

Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly (p. 61).

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Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

Remote control does not function.

REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF”.

Set REMOTE menu item to “ON”

(p. 47).

Remote control battery has run down.

Remote control used beyond operating range.

Intense daylight falling on camcorder remote sensor.

Obstacle between remote control and camcorder remote sensor.

The camcorder may be damaged.

“E007” is displayed on the screen, and unable to operate normally.

Replace remote control battery with new one (p. 13).

Use remote control within operating range (p. 47).

Protect remote sensor from exposure to intense daylight (p. 47).

Remove obstacle or use remote control from different angle (p. 47).

Do not take out a cassette, and call for service (p. 105).

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 operation.

• If the characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD 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 operation.

Specifications

Camcorder

Signal System: NTSC standard

Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette

Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode)

Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second

Pickup Device:

LP mode: 12.555 mm/second

1 ⁄

4

" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor

(with approx. 1,330,000 pixels including optical black, effective pixels: 690,000 pixels in Tape Camera mode,

1,250,000 pixels in Card Camera mode)

Lens: 10K optical zoom lens (F1.8, f=3.8–38.0 mm)

Lens Filter Diameter: 30 mm

Monitor: 2.5" (6.4 cm) CGSilicon

Built-in microphone: Electret stereo microphone

Color Temperature Compensation: Auto white balance with white balance lock

Minimum Illumination: 3 lux (15 lux measured by EIA standard) (with gain-up,

F1.8)

Still Image Compression System: JPEG base line conformance

Still Image Recording Format: JPEG (Exif2.2)

Still Image Recording Medium: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

Power Requirement: DC 7.4 V

Power Consumption: 4.0 W (during camera recording in Tape Camera mode using the viewfinder in Full Auto mode with the DIS function on)

4.6 W (during camera recording in Tape Camera mode using the LCD monitor in Full Auto mode with the DIS function on and backlight in normal mode)

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to L40°C)

Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%

Storage Temperature: +4°F to 140°F (+20°C to L60°C)

Dimensions (WKHKD) (approx.): 3 1 ⁄

4

" K 3

13 ⁄

32

" K 4

1 ⁄

16

"

(82.8 mm K 86.2 mm K 103.5 mm)

Weight (approx.): 1.12 lbs (510 g) (without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, lens cap and card)

AC Adapter (UADP-0339TAZZ)

Power Requirement: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

DC Output: 10 V

Dimensions (WKHKD) (approx.): 1

31

⁄

32

" K 1

1

⁄

16

" K 2

19

⁄

32

"

(50.0 mm K 27.0 mm K 65.5 mm)

Weight (approx.): 0.22 lbs (100 g)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)

For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-

4277) or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).

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On-screen Display Index

Tape Camera mode

p. 26 p. 39 p. 58 p. 26

A U T O

3 0 min

J UN.

1

2

0 :

.

2 0 0 4

3 0 A M

F A D E

M E N U

SC E N E M E N U

O F F

A U T O

3 0 min


pp. 34, 35 p. 36 p. 32 p. 59 p. 54 p. 53 p. 54 p. 49

/

F A D E

M E N U


M A N U A L S E T

F O C U S

A U T O F O C U S

D A T E D I S P .

S E T T I N G 1

Q K .

R E T U R N

D G T L Z O OM


Z O OM M I C

R E T U R N

S E T T I N G 2

D I S

1 6 : 9


W I N D

R E T U R N

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P


D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U R N

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E

T C O U T

/

S E T T I N G

R E T U R N

L C D S E T



L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

p. 37 p. 33 p. 43 p. 45 p. 39 p. 42 p. 46 p. 45 p. 93 p. 47 p. 91 p. 29 p. 94 p. 92 p. 60 p. 60 p. 15 p. 14 p. 91 p. 90 p. 90 p. 90

Tape Playback mode

p. 26

AUDIO

1 + 2

p. 70

P L A Y S T O P

J UN.

R EW

1

2

0 :

.

F F

2 0

0

0

A

4

3 M

P I C . E F F E C T

AU D I O DU B

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .

O F F


p. 50 p. 69 p. 32 p. 49

P I C .

E F F E C T

A U D I O D U B

M E N U

D A T E D I S P .


R O T A T E P B

A U D I O

A N L G D G T L

R E T U RN

p. 51 p. 70 p. 66

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P

R E T U RN

p. 93 p. 47 p. 91

O T H E R S 2

T I ME C O D E

T C OU T

S - V I D E O I N

R E T U RN

p. 60 p. 60 p. 63

L C D S E T



L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

p. 91 p. 90 p. 90 p. 90

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Card Camera mode

p. 26 p. 58

A U T O

p. 74 p. 72

[

1 2

1 /

8 0

]

2 1 9

E C ONOMY

p. 73 p. 72

J UN.

1

2

0 :

.

2 0

0

0

A

4

3 M

[ 1 2 8 0 ]

2 1 / 1 9

/


M E N U

SC E N E M E N U

O F F


pp. 34, 35 p. 76 p. 32 p. 59 p. 54 p. 53 p. 54 p. 49

/

S E L F T I M E R

M E N U


M A N U A L

F O C U S

S E T

A U T O F O C U S

D A T E D I S P .

S E T T I N G 1

F I L E N O .

R E C MO D E


F L A S H

R E D E Y E

R E T U R N

p. 78 p. 71 p. 72 p. 74 p. 75

O T H E R S 1

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P

D EMO MO D E

L A N G U A G E

R E T U RN

p. 93 p. 47 p. 91 p. 94 p. 92

O T H E R S 2

F O RMA T

S E T T I N G

R E T U R N

p. 77 p. 15 p. 14

L C D S E T



L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

p. 91 p. 90 p. 90 p. 90

Card Playback mode

1 0 0

[

1 2

0 /

8 0

]

1 1 0

NORMA L

p. 79

7 8 9

1 0

p. 79


1 0 0 0

P A G E

0

2

1

/

F U L L

NORMA L

MULT I

0

2

1 0 0

F U L L MULTI

P I C . E F F E C T

M E N U

D E L E T E ON E

E X E C U T E

[ 1 2 8 0 ]

1 0 / 1 0


p. 79 p. 50 p. 32 p. 82 p. 83 p. 81 p. 49

F U L L MULT I

P I C . E F F E C T

M E N U

D E L E T E O N E

D E L E T E A L L

P RO T E C T

D A T E D I S P .


S L I D E S HOW

P R I .

O R D E R

R E T U RN

p.89

pp. 84, 85

O T H E R S

D E F A U L T

R EMO T E

B E E P

R E T U RN

p. 93 p. 47 p. 91

L C D S E T



L C D C O L O R

V F B R I G H T

R E T U RN

p. 91 p. 90 p. 90 p. 90

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Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CAUSAR UN

INCENDIO O RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA

ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA

LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE SACUDIDA

ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR.

PRECAUCION:

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE

RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA

ELÉCTRICA NO RETIRE LA TAPA. EN

EL INTERIOR NO HAY PARTES QUE

DEBA REPARAR EL USUARIO.

SOLICITE LAS REPARACIONES AL

PERSONAL DE SERVICIO

CUALIFICADO.

Este símbolo avisa al usuario de la presencia de tensión sin aislar en el interior del aparato que puede causar descargas eléctricas peligrosas.

Este símbolo alerta al usuario de que existen instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento importantes en la información escrita entregada con este aparato.

PRECAUCION

PARA IMPEDIR DESCARGAS

ELÉCTRICAS, INTRODUZCA LA

PATILLA ANCH

A EN LA RANURA

ANCHA, E INTRODUZCA

COMPLETAMENTE LA CLAVIJA.

(se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado)

PRECAUCION

Si el adaptador de CA se extravía o tiene que ser cambiado, adquiera otro del mismo tipo en el centro de servicio SHARP de su concesionario.

PARA TIRAR EL PRODUCTO

Este producto utiliza soldadura de estaño y plomo, y su lámpara fluorescente contiene una pequeña cantidad de mercurio. Debido a la conservación del medio ambiente, puede que para tirar estos materiales deban seguirse ciertos reglamentos. Para obtener información sobre cómo tirar o reciclar estos materiales, póngase en contacto con las autoridades de su localidad o con Electronics Industries Alliance (Alianza de Industrias de la Electrónica) en la dirección de Internet: www.eiae.org.

PARA TIRAR LA BATERÍA

CONTIENE BATERÍA DE IONES DE LITIO. ÉSTA DEBE RECICLARSE O

TIRARSE DE LA FORMA APROPIADA. PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON LAS

AGENCIAS LOCALES PERTINENTES PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN

SOBRE LOS PLANES DE RECICLADO Y ELIMINACIÓN EXISTENTES EN SU

ZONA DE RESIDENCIA.

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Precauciones

• Antes de grabar una escena importante,

realice una prueba de grabación, y luego reproduzca para comprobar si la escena se grabó correctamente. Si se produce ruido, utilice una cinta de limpieza de venta en el comercio para limpiar las cabezas de vídeo (consulte la página xii).

• Cuando no utilice la videocámara, no

se olvide de extraer el videocasete, desconectar la alimentación y desenchufar la videocámara de la fuente de alimentación.

• No dirija el objetivo hacia el sol.

No permita que la luz del sol directa llegue al objetivo ni a la pantalla del monitor LCD de la videocámara, tanto si está realizando la grabación como si no, porque esto podría dañar el sensor de

CCD o la superficie de la pantalla LCD.

Tenga mucho cuidado especialmente cuando grabe en exteriores.

• Evite los campos magnéticos.

La utilización de la videocámara cerca de lámparas fluorescentes fuertes, motores, televisores u otros campos magnéticos puede afectar negativamente a las imágenes grabadas.

• La utilización de la videocámara cerca

de una emisora u otra fuente potente de transmisión puede causar zumbidos o deterioro en la imagen.

• Evite golpearla o dejarla caer.

No deje caer la videocámara ni tampoco la someta a golpes o vibraciones intensas. Los golpes producidos durante la grabación ocasionarán ruidos en la imagen grabada.

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• Evite poner la

videocámara cerca de equipos de iluminación.

El calor producido por las luces incandescentes puede deformar la videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione mal.

• Respete siempre las prohibiciones o

restricciones relacionadas con la utilización de equipos electrónicos en vuelos comerciales o en otras áreas susceptibles.

• Tenga cuidado con la temperatura y la

humedad.

Podrá utilizar su videocámara a temperaturas de entre 32°F y 104°F (0°C y

L40°C), con una humedad relativa de entre el 30% y el 80%. Durante el verano, no deje el aparato en el interior de un automóvil sin ventilación; no lo deje tampoco bajo la luz del sol directa ni cerca de fuentes de calor intenso; esto podría estropear considerablemente la caja del aparato y su circuito.

• Evite situaciones en las que el agua, la

arena, el polvo u otras sustancias extrañas puedan entrar en la videocámara, y no utilice ni deje su videocámara en lugares con excesivo humo, vapor o humedad.

En estos ambientes pueden producirse fallos en el funcionamiento o se puede formar moho en el objetivo. Asegúrese de guardar este aparato en un lugar bien ventilado.

• Algunos trípodes pequeños y portátiles

quizá se acoplen mal a la videocámara, y puede que no sirvan de apoyo seguro.

Utilice siempre trípodes fuertes y estables.

• Cuando utilice su

videocámara en un ambiente frío, la pantalla del monitor LCD aparecerá a menudo menos brillante inmediatamente después de conectar la alimentación. Esto no es ningún fallo de funcionamiento. Para evitar que la videocámara se enfríe excesivamente, envuélvala en un paño grueso (una manta, etc.).

AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

1. Lectura de las instrucciones—Antes de utilizar este producto deberán leerse todas las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo.

2. Conservación de las instrucciones—

Las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo deberán guardarse para poder consultarlas en futuro en caso de ser necesario.

3. Cumplimiento de las advertencias—

Deberán cumplirse todas las advertencias del producto y de las instrucciones de manejo.

4. Cumplimiento de las instrucciones—

Deberán seguirse todas las instrucciones de manejo.

5. Limpieza—Desenchufe este producto de la toma de corriente de la pared antes de limpiarlo. No utilice agentes de limpieza líquidos ni en aerosol. Utilice un paño húmedo para hacer la limpieza.

6. Aditamentos—No utilice aditamentos que no sean recomendados por el fabricante del producto, porque pueden causar peligros.

7. Agua y humedad—No utilice este producto cerca del agua y la humedad como, —por ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, lavabo, fregadero de cocina o lavadora; no lo utilice tampoco en un sótano húmedo, cerca de una piscina o en otros lugares similares.

8. Accesorios—No coloque este producto sobre un carrito, soporte, trípode, ménsula o mesa inestable. El producto podría caerse y causar lesiones graves a un niño o a un adulto, y también podría estropearse. Utilícelo solamente con un carrito, soporte, trípode, ménsula o mesa recomendado por el fabricante, o vendido con el producto. Cuando quiera que monte el producto hágalo siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante, y utilizando los accesorios de montaje recomendado por él.

9. La combinación del producto y un carrito deberá moverse con mucho cuidado.

Las paradas repentinas, la fuerza excesiva y las superficies irregulares pueden ser la causa de que la combinación del producto y el carrito se vuelquen.

10. Ventilación—Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja sirven para la ventilación del producto, y para asegurar un funcionamiento fiable del mismo y evitar que éste se recaliente, por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Las aberturas no deberán taparse nunca colocando el producto en una cama, sofá, alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este producto no deberá colocarse en una instalación empotrada como, por ejemplo, un mueble librería o una estantería, a menos que disponga de la ventilación apropiada o se cumplan las instrucciones del fabricante.

11. Fuentes de alimentación—Este producto sólo deberá ser utilizado con el tipo de fuente de alimentación indicado en la etiqueta de características. Si no está seguro del tipo de alimentación empleado en su casa, consulte a su concesionario o a la compañía eléctrica local. Para los productos que van a ser utilizados con energía de baterías u otras fuentes, consulte las instrucciones de manejo.

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12. Puesta a tierra o polarización—Este producto puede estar equipado con una clavija de alimentación de corriente alterna polarizada (una clavija con una patilla más ancha que la otra). Esta clavija sólo entrará en la toma de corriente de una forma, lo que constituye una característica de seguridad. Si no puede introducir a fondo la clavija en la toma de corriente, pruebe invirtiendo la clavija. Si la clavija sigue sin poder introducirse en la toma de corriente, póngase en contacto con un electricista para que le cambie la toma de corriente obsoleta. No anule la característica de seguridad de la clavija polarizada.

13. Protección de cables de alimentación—Los cables de alimentación deberán instalarse de forma que nadie camine sobre ellos ni queden pellizcados por objetos colocados encima o contra ellos, poniendo mucha atención a las clavijas, receptáculos y al punto donde entran y salen del producto.

14. Tormentas eléctricas—Para que este producto disponga de una mayor protección durante una tormenta eléctrica, o para cuando se deje sin atender durante un largo periodo de tiempo, desenchúfelo de la toma de corriente y desconecte la antena o el sistema de cable. Esto impedirá que el producto se estropee debido a las tormentas eléctrica o a la sobretensión en la línea de alimentación.

15. Líneas de alimentación—Una antena exterior no deberá colocarse cerca de líneas de alimentación elevadas ni tampoco cerca de luces eléctricas o circuitos de alimentación, ni donde pueda caer encima de tales líneas de alimentación o circuitos. Cuando instale un sistema de antena exterior deberá tener mucho cuidado para que éste no toque tales líneas de alimentación o circuitos porque el contacto con ellos podría causar un accidente mortal.

16. Sobrecarga—No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente de la pared, los cables de extensión o los receptáculos integrales de otros equipos porque existe el riesgo de que se produzca un incendio o una descarga eléctrica.

17. Entrada de objetos y líquidos—No meta nunca objetos de ningún tipo en este producto a través de las aberturas porque pueden tocar puntos de tensión peligrosos o cortocircuitar partes que puedan causar un incendio o una descarga eléctrica. No derrame nunca líquidos de ningún tipo en el producto.

18. Servicio—No intente reparar este producto usted mismo ya que al abrirlo o retirar las cubiertas puede exponerse a una tensión peligrosa o a otros peligros. Solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado.

19. Daños que requieren ser reparados—Desenchufe este producto de la toma de corriente y solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado cuando se produzcan las condiciones siguientes: a. Cuando el cable de alimentación o su clavija estén estropeados.

b. Si se ha derramado líquido, o han entrado objetos, en el interior del producto.

c. Si el producto ha estado expuesto a la lluvia o al agua.

d. Si el producto no funciona normalmente siguiendo las instrucciones de manejo. Ajuste solamente los controles indicados en las instrucciones de manejo, ya que el ajuste incorrecto de otros controles puede causar daños y tal vez se requiera un trabajo de reparación extensivo por parte de un técnico cualificado para devolver el producto a su estado de funcionamiento normal.

e. Si el producto se ha caído o se ha estropeado de cualquier forma.

f. Cuando el producto muestre un cambio visible en su rendimiento,—esto indica la necesidad de tener que realizar reparaciones.

20. Partes de recambio—Cuando sea necesario utilizar partes de recambio, asegúrese de que el técnico de servicio emplee aquellas que hayan sido especificadas por el fabricante o que tengan las mismas características que las partes originales. Los cambios no autorizados pueden causar un incendio, descargas eléctricas u otros peligros.

21. Comprobación de seguridad—Al terminar cualquier trabajo de mantenimiento o reparación en este producto, pida al técnico de servicio que realice las comprobaciones de seguridad para determinar si el producto se encuentra en condiciones de funcionamiento apropiadas.

22. Montaje en la pared o en el techo—

El producto deberá montarse en una pared o en un techo sólo como lo recomienda su fabricante

23. Calor—El producto deberá instalarse lejos de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, salidas de calor, estufas y otros aparatos

(incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.

Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio

AVISO

La pila utilizada en este aparato puede constituir un riesgo de incendio o quemadura química si no se maneja de la manera apropiada. No la cargue, desarme, caliente a más de 100°C ni incinere. Cambie la pila por una del tipo

CR1216 en el caso de la videocámara y por una del tipo CR2025 en el caso del mando a distancia. Las pilas de recambio deberán haber sido fabricadas por la compañía Toshiba Battery Co., Ltd.

El uso de otras pilas podría presentar un riesgo de incendio o explosión. Retire rápidamente la pila usada, y manténgala alejada de los niños. No desarme la pila ni la tire al fuego.

• No cortocircuite, cargue, desmonte o caliente la pila de litio.

• Si la pila de litio tuviera fugas retírela, limpie bien su compartimiento y luego introduzca una pila nueva.

• La pila de litio durará un año aproximadamente si se utiliza bajo condiciones normales.

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Guía de operación rápida

Colocación de la batería

Carga de la batería

1

Coloque la batería en la videocámara y asegúrese de que el interruptor de alimentación esté en OFF.

2

Abra la cubierta de la toma DC IN.

Cubierta de la toma DC IN

Interruptor de alimentación

1

Asegúrese de que el interruptor de alimentación esté en

OFF.

2

Abra el monitor LCD de manera que forme un ángulo de 90° con el cuerpo de la videocámara.

3

Inserte la clavija de CC en la toma

DC IN de la videocámara (1) y enchufe la clavija de CA en una toma de corriente (2).

• El indicador POWER/CHARGE (RED) se enciende en rojo.

Indicador POWER/CHARGE

(RED)

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90˚

3

Deslice la batería en el sentido de la flecha con la marca “ m” hacia fuera.

A una toma de corriente

Clavija de

CA

Toma DC IN

Clavija de CC

• El indicador POWER/CHARGE (RED) se apaga cuando se carga la batería.

4

Desconecte la clavija de CC de la toma DC IN, y luego desconecte el adaptador de CA de la toma de corriente.

Marca “ m”

Inserción de un casete

1

Coloque la fuente de alimentación en la videocámara, y luego deslice y sujete el dispositivo de abertura de la puerta del videocompartimiento del casete según abre la puerta.

• Después del sonido de confirmación, el portavideocasete se extenderá y abrirá automáticamente.

Dispositivo de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento del casete

3

Pulse suavemente la marca “PUSH” hasta que el portavideocasete encaje en posición produciendo un chasquido.

• El portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamente.

Marca “PUSH”

4

Espere a que el portavideocasete se pliegue completamente. Cierre la puerta del compartimiento presionando sobre el centro hasta que quede cerrada haciendo un ruido seco.

2

Inserte completamente un minivideocasete DV de venta en el comercio con la ventanilla hacia fuera, y con la lengüeta de protección contra borrado hacia arriba.

Lengüeta de protección contra borrado

C RE

SA VE

Extracción

Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete.

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Inserción de una tarjeta

Para almacenar imágenes fijas podrá utilizar una tarjeta de memoria SD

(suministrado) o una tarjeta MultiMediaCard

(de venta en el comercio).

1

Asegúrese de que el interruptor de alimentación esté en OFF.

2

Abra la cubierta de la ranura de la tarjeta.

Cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta

Extracción

Realice los pasos 1 y 2 anteriores, empuje la tarjeta y retírela lentamente (1). Luego saque la tarjeta recta (2) como se muestra más abajo.

Nota:

• No puede utilizar una tarjeta SmartMediaE

ni el medio Memory StickE. En este

manual de manejo, “tarjeta” se refiere a la tarjeta de memoria SD o a la tarjeta

MultiMediaCard.

3

Inserte a fondo una tarjeta en la ranura como se muestra abajo.

Interruptor de protección contra escritura

Etiqueta

Esquina recortada

4

Cierre firmemente la cubierta de la ranura de la tarjeta.

Ajuste de la correa para la mano

Utilización de la empuñadura

1

Abra la solapa de la correa para la mano (1) y la correa de empuñadura

(2).

Gire la empuñadura 135° hacia delante o

90° hacia abajo para poder grabar imágenes fácilmente desde un ángulo alto o bajo (consulte la página 20).

Correa de empuñadura

Solapa de la correa para la mano

2

Afloje la correa de empuñadura, pase su mano derecha a través de la correa para la mano, y ponga su dedo pulgar cerca del botón de inicio/ parada y su dedo corazón encima del control del zoom motorizado. Luego, tire firmemente de la correa de empuñadura hasta que quede bien colocada.

135°

90°

3

Pliegue los cierres Velcrob de la correa de empuñadura y de la solapa de la correa para la mano.

Nota:

• La empuñadura no puede girar cuando la videocámara está instalada en un trípode.

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Utilización del visor

1

Saque completamente el visor.

Utilización del monitor LCD

1

Abra el monitor LCD de manera que forme un ángulo de 90° con el cuerpo de la videocámara.

2

Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en v o w.

Botón de bloqueo

90˚

2

Ajuste el monitor LCD con un ángulo que permita ver fácilmente la imagen en la pantalla.

Ajuste de dioptrías

Ajuste las dioptrías según su vista cuando no pueda ver claramente la imagen del visor o los caracteres de la visualización en pantalla.

1

Saque completamente el visor.

2

Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en v.

3

Mientras mira a través del visor, gire el dial ajuste de dioptrías hasta que los indicadores del visor puedan verse claramente.

Dial de ajuste de dioptrías

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• También puede plegar el monitor

LCD dentro de la videocámara con la pantalla hacia fuera para ver la reproducción en el monitor.

Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabación

Para crear imágenes que puedan verse fácilmente durante la reproducción, intente grabar con una postura estable y apoyando bien la videocámara, para impedir la sacudida de las imágenes.

Sujeción de la videocámara

Pase su mando derecha a través de la correa para la mano, y ponga su mano izquierda debajo de la videocámara para apoyarla.

Postura básica

Filmación desde un ángulo alto

Apoye firmemente el ocular del visor contra su ojo.

Gire el monitor

LCD para que la pantalla quede hacia abajo.

Coloque sus codos contra sus costados.

Filmación desde un ángulo bajo

Balancee su peso en ambas piernas.

Gire el monitor LCD para que la pantalla quede hacia arriba.

Nota:

• Tenga cuidado para no tocar el micrófono con sus dedos durante la grabación. Esto causará ruidos en la pista de audio. Además, tenga cuidado de no tocar el flash ni el sensor del flash con sus dedos mientras graba con la tarjeta.

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Grabación fácil con la videocámara en una cinta

Conmutador selector de medio

4

Pulse el botón de inicio/parada para empezar a grabar.

R E C


Botón de inicio/parada

Para hacer una pausa en la grabación

Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/ parada.

1

Inserte un casete en la videocámara.

2

Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en V.

3


• Ahora se visualiza la imagen captada por el objetivo, y el indicador

POWER/CHARGE (RED) se enciende en verde.

Empleo del zoom

Pulse el control del zoom motorizado hacia el lado de la T (1) (telefoto) o el lado de la

W (2) (granangular).

Indicador POWER/

CHARGE (RED)

Control del zoom motorizado

Botón de bloqueo

Reproducción de cinta


Para detener la reproducción

Pulse l.

Control de volumen

Pulse el control de volumen hacia el lado L o + para aumentar (1) o disminuir (2) el volumen.

Botón de funcionamiento


1

Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en V.

2

Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en w.

Botón de bloqueo

3

Pulse j (o k) del botón de funcionamiento para rebobinar (o avanzar rápidamente) la cinta hasta el punto deseado.

Control de volumen

4

Pulse m para iniciar la reproducción.

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Grabación con tarjeta

Botón PHOTO Control de zoom motorizado/ control de volumen

4

Ajuste el control del zoom motorizado para encuadrar el motivo como usted desee.

5

Pulse hasta la mitad el botón PHOTO para enfocar el motivo.

• La videocámara enfoca automáticamente el motivo. Cuando lo enfoque oirá un sonido y verá la marca v. Luego, la videocámara bloqueará el enfoque.



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Inserte una tarjeta en la videocámara.

2

Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en u.

3


• La imagen captada por el objetivo se visualiza ahora.

Número de tomas realizadas/restantes

6

Pulse completamente el botón

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Botón de bloqueo

A U T O

Reproducción de tarjeta


4

Pulse el centro del botón de funcionamiento.

• La imagen seleccionada se visualiza en toda la pantalla.

Nombre de archivo de imágenes

C A RD

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Botón de funcionamiento

1

Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en u.

2

Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en w.

• Las imágenes grabadas en la tarjeta se visualizan en el formato de imagen miniatura.

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2

Número de página/páginas totales de imágenes miniatura

3

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