VL-Z7U Sharp User Manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

VL-Z7U

Important

Model No.:

Serial No.:

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the camcorder.

For assistance in reporting the theft or

loss of

this product, record on the line

below the

model number and serial number which

are located on the bottom of the unit.

Please retain this information.

• See page 94 for use of Demo mode.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 litera-

ture accompanying this unit.

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Information for Consumers in

the U.S.

WARNING:

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PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a

small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated

due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling informa-

tion, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries

Alliance: www.eiae.org.

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.

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.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)

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.

pliance with the copyright laws of the United States and

that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners

whenever necessary.

WARNINGCFCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes

or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manu-

facturer 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 interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-

cordance 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 harm-

ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect 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 interfer-

ence, 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

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.

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 ap-

pear 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.

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.

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 attach-

ments 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 manu-

facturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer’s

instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 ProtectionCPower-

supply 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.

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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 techni-

cian 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 recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

23. HeatCThe product should be

situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (includ-

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

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

Operation References

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 ..

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

Contents

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

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

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

Useful Features

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

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

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

Camera Recording

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

Advance Features

Camera Recording

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

Advanced 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

Digital Still Camera

Features

Camera Recording

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

Note:

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

101–104.)

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

Contents

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L226U*

AC adapter

UADP-0339TAZZ*

Audio/video/S-video

cable

QCNW-B173WJZZ

CR2025 type

lithium battery

for remote control

CR1216 type

lithium battery

for camcorder

Lens cap

GCOVHA002WJZZ

CD-ROM

CDSKAA028WJ01

8 MB SD Memory Card

Remote control

RRMCGA149WJSA

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.

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L226U

Zoom microphone

VR-8MCN

Optional Accessories

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

• Before recording an important scene,

please perform the recording test, then

playback to check if the scene was re-

corded properly. If noise occurs, use a

commercially available cleaning tape to

clean the video heads (see page xiv).

• 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.

• Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or

other magnetic sources

may adversely affect re-

corded images.

• Using the camcorder near a broad-

casting station or other powerful trans-

mission source may cause buzzing or

picture deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise sub-

ject the camcorder to hard

shocks or strong vibrations.

Bumping or striking the unit

during recording will gener-

ate noise in the recorded im-

age.

• Avoid placing the

camcorder in close

proximity to lighting

equipment.

The heat from in-

candescent lights

may deform the

camcorder, or

cause it to malfunction.

• Always respect prohibitions or restric-

tions on the use of electronic equipment

on commercial flights or in other sensi-

tive areas.

• 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 cir-

cuitry.

• 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 ex-

cessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunc-

tions or cause mil-

dew to form on the

lenses. Be sure to

keep the unit in a

well-ventilated loca-

tion.

• Some small, portable tri-

pods may be difficult to

attach and may not be

sturdy enough to sup-

port your camcorder. Be

sure to use only a

strong, stable tripod.

• When using your camcorder in a cold

environment, the LCD monitor screen of-

ten appears less bright immediately af-

ter 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.).

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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.

• 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.

For example, when bringing the

camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in

a plastic bag.

1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2 Remove the bag when the air tem-

perature inside it reaches the tempera-

ture of the room.

• “Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on

the screen, and the power will automati-

cally turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

Plastic bag

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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Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become

clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating

particles),

• mosaic-like noise appears on the

playback picture. (See illustrations above.)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen

becomes blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer-

cially Available)

Available mode:

Tape Playback

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.

1 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.

• After about 20 seconds, video head

cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.

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

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.

Precautions

STOPSTART

CLEANING

CLEANINGNOW

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

Operation References

Part Names

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

parentheses.

Front view

Zoom lens

DISPLAY button (p. 31)

Operation button (p. 31)

Flash (p. 74)

Zoom microphone

shoe (p. 44)

Stereo microphone

LCD LAMP button (p. 24)

Flash sensor (p. 74)

Operation References

Lithium battery cover (p. 12)

Tripod socket*

Card slot cover (p. 11)

Left view

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 18)

Battery release (pp. 7, 12)

* When attaching a tripod

with a guide pin, do not

attach the pin to the bottom

of the camcorder.

LCD monitor

(p. 19)

Earphones jack

(p. 29)

DV terminal (pp. 64, 66)

USB terminal (p. 87)

DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9)

AV terminal

(pp. 30, 61, 62, 66)

Terminal cover

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

Operation References

Viewfinder (pp. 17, 18)

Power Zoom Wide angle/

Telephoto control (p. 23)/

VOLume control (p. 28)

Media Selection

switch (V Tape

mode/u Card

mode selection

switch) (p. 21)

Start/Stop button

(p. 22)

PHOTO button

(pp. 38, 52, 73)

Power switch (v Camera

Recording mode/w Playback

mode select switch) (p. 21)

STANDBY button

(p. 24)

STANDBY indicator

(p. 24)

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

(pp. 8, 9, 22)

DC IN jack cover

(pp. 8, 9)

Cassette holder (p. 10)

Cassette compartment

door release (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door (p. 10)

Right view

Hand strap (p. 16)

Speaker

Window cleaning cover

(p. 99)

Operation References

Warning Indicators

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

Displayed for the

first 3 seconds

Displayed after

3 seconds

Description of warning

There is no video cassette in the camcorder.

Insert a cassette (see page 10).

INSERT

A CASSETTE.

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

PROTECT. TAB

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

CASSETTE NOT

RECORDABLE.

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

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

DEW

LAMP

DEW

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a

new cassette (see page 10).

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with

a fully charged battery pack (see 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.

TAPE END

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).

USB

Operation References

Note:

• N indicates a flashing display.

Displayed for

5 seconds

Description of warning

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)*.

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

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).

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

FULL

CARD

NO DATA ON

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA

MEMORY CARD

READ ERROR

CANNOT

STORE DATA

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

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

PLEASE USE

PHOTO BUTTON

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

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999 IMAGES

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.

MAX I MUM

F I LE NUMBER

Preparation

Attaching and

Removing the Battery

Pack

Attaching

1 Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow with the “m” mark facing

out.

4 Push the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

90˚

Power switch

“m” mark

Preparation

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.

3 Take the battery pack out.

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

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Pack

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.

3 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.

• 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 consump-

tion. 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 tempera-

ture 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/S-

video cable or USB cable, remove the DC

plug, open the terminal cover and connect it.

BT-L226

Charging

time

Battery

pack

Max.

continuous

recording time

Max.

continuous

playback time

on LCD

120

115 100

Charging time and maximum

continuous recording and playback

times in Tape modes

LCD

closed

LCD

open

100

DC IN jack cover

DC plug

To power outlet

DC IN jack

AC plug

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

Preparation

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 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

2 Open the DC IN jack cover.

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN

jack of the camcorder (1), and plug

the AC plug into a power outlet (2).

4 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v or w.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator lights up green.

DC IN jack

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.

DC IN jack cover

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

To power outlet

Preparation

Inserting and

Removing a Cassette

Inserting

1 Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide and hold the

cassette compartment door release

as you open the cassette compart-

ment door.

• After confirmation sound, the

cassette holder extends and opens

automatically.

2 Insert a commercially available Mini

DV cassette fully with the window

facing outwards, and with the erasure

protect tab facing upwards.

3 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until

the cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts

automatically.

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully

retract. Close the compartment door

by pressing its center until it clicks

into place.

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.

SAVE

REC

Cassette compartment door release

“PUSH” mark

Erasure protect tab

Preparation

Inserting and

Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)

or a MultiMediaCard (commercially

available) for storing still images.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

2 Open the card slot cover.

3 Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in fully.

4 Close the card slot cover securely.

Back view

Locked position

Unlocked position

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card

and release slowly (1). Then pull the card

straight out (2) as shown below.

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.

Card slot cover

Write-protect

switch

Label

Clipped corner

Preparation

Installing the Lithium

Batteries

Installing the Memory Battery

The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is

used to store the memory of the date and

time settings.

1 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery release in the

direction of the arrow, then take the

battery pack out.

4 Pull out the lithium battery cover in

the direction of the arrow.

5 Insert the smaller lithium battery into

the compartment with the H side of

the battery facing out.

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

Lithium

battery cover

CR 1216 type

lithium battery

Preparation

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.

2 Insert the larger lithium battery into

the battery holder with the H side of

the battery facing the m side of the

holder.

3 Insert the battery holder back into

position.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium

battery

• 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.

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.

“m” side

H side, CR 2025 type

lithium battery

Ta b

Preparation

4 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press m or l to select “JUN”

(month), then press the center of the

Operation button.

7 Press m or l to select “2” (day),

then press the center of the Operation

button.

8 Press m or l to select “2004” (year),

then press the center of the Operation

button.

9 Press m or l to select “10 AM”

(hour), then press the center of the

Operation button.

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).

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.

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

EXECUTE

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

BLC GAIN/

OTHERS 2

RETURN

T IME CODE OFF

OFFTC OUT

SETTING

12H

24H/

JAN. 1 20

12 00AM:

03.

JUN.

12 00AM

1 2003.

SETT ING

JUN.

12 00AM

2 2003.

SETT ING

JUN.

12 00AM

2 2004.

SETT ING

JUN.

10 00AM

2 2004.

SETT ING

Operation button

Power switch

DISPLAY button

Lock button

Preparation

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.

2 Press l or m to select “24H”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Notes:

• The date and time, once set, are internally

recorded even when not displayed on the

screen.

• The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within 5 minutes.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand

strap as shown below.

When attaching or removing the lens cap,

grasp the indents on both sides of the cap.

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.

Note:

• Always attach the lens cap over the lens

when not using the camcorder.

24H

21H24H

Press m or l to select “30” (minute),

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The internal clock now starts

operating with the seconds display.

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.

JUN.

100030 AM

2 2004.

SETT ING

OTHERS 2

T IME CODE

TC OUT

24H

12H

RETURN

SETTING

12H 24H/

Indents

Fastener

Preparation

Adjusting the Hand

Strap

Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip

strap (2).

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.

3 Seal the Velcro

fasteners of the grip

strap and the hand strap flap.

Using the Grip

Rotate the grip 135° forward or 90°

downward so that you can record images

easily from high or low angle (see page 20).

Note:

• The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is

attached.

Grip strap

Hand strap flap

135°

90°

Preparation

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the

electronic viewfinder. You can also watch

playback through the viewfinder.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v or

Detaching the Lens

Hood

Before using a commercially available

conversion lens, detach the lens hood as

shown below.

(Continued on the next page)

Note:

• You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or

lens cap to a conversion lens.

Power switch

Viewfinder

Lock button

Preparation

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

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.

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 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

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.

Note:

• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 99.

Diopter adjustment dial

Preparation

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.

1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle

that allow easy viewing of the on-

screen picture.

• The LCD monitor rotates 270°

vertically.

Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD

monitor vertically until the monitor is

completely opened.

• You can also fold the LCD monitor

into the camcorder with the screen

facing out for watching playback on

the monitor.

3 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v or

• A picture displays on

the LCD monitor.

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.

90˚

180

Lock button

LCD monitor

Power switch

Preparation

Tips on Recording

Positions

Turn the LCD

monitor so that the

screen faces

upward.

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Turn the LCD

monitor so that the

screen faces

downward.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

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

Place the viewfinder

eyecup firmly against

your eye.

Shooting from a low angle

Shooting from a high angle

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.

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a

video camera for recording and playing back images

on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and

playing back still images on cards. One of the following

camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any

operation.

Camcorder modes

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 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

Card Camera mode

For recording still images on a card.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v.

Tape Camera mode

For recording motion and still images on

a tape.

1 Set the Media

Selection switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v.

Card Playback mode

For playing back still images recorded on

a card.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

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.

Power switch

Media Selection

switch

Lock button

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Easy Camera

Recording on Tape in

Full Auto Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

• Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 6 through

20 to prepare your camcorder for

recording.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• 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).

Note:

• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time,

set the camcorder to Full Auto mode

(see page 58).

AU T OAUTO

4 Press the Start/Stop button to begin

recording.

REC

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).

Maximum continuous recording and

actual recording times in Tape

Camera mode

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 23) and other

functions or turning the power on and off

frequently will increase power consump-

tion. This may result in a decrease in the

actual recording time compared to the

maximum continuous recording time listed

above.

Media Selection switch

Start/Stop button

Power switch

Lock button

BT-L226

Battery

pack

Max. continuous

recording time

115

LCD

closed

LCD

open

100

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

Actual

recording time

LCD

closed

LCD

open

Basic Operations

PAUSE

To pause recording

Press the Start/Stop button again. Record-

ing pauses, and the camcorder enters

Recording Standby mode.

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 automati-

cally 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

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Zooming allows you to move visually closer

to or farther from a subject without physi-

cally changing your position.

When using the optical zoom, you can

enlarge the subject up to 10K.

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).

• 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.

Zooming in (when you want to center

attention on the subject)

Zooming out (when you want to include

the surroundings)

WT3ZOOM

Power Zoom

control

Zoom range indicator

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Power Standby Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Power Standby mode allows you to prevent

accidental recording by locking all

operations except canceling the mode.

Hold down the STANDBY button for more

than 2 seconds when you pause record-

ing in Tape Camera mode.

• The screen turns off and the STANDBY

indicator lights up.

Turning on/off the

Backlight

Available modes:

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.

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.

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

• 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.

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY button

LCD LAMP button

Basic Operations

Auto Focus

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

Macro Shots

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

This camcorder lets you shoot close-up

images of small objects such as flowers and

insects, or make title frames for your videos.

When you want to record a magnified image

of a subject which is within approximately 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 automati-

cally focus on the subject when the lens is

set for the widest angle.

Note:

• When you are recording a macro shot, be

sure that the subject receives sufficient

illumination.

Power Zoom

control

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

min

Remaining Battery

Power Display

Available modes:

All modes

When using the camcorder with the battery

pack as the power source, the remaining

battery power indicator is displayed. If the

battery power becomes very low, a warning

indicator appears. Replace the battery

pack.

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.

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

TAPE END

Warning indicator

Approx. remaining

time

Less than 1 min.

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.

The tape has reached

the end.

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

Remaining

recording time

indicator

Remaining

battery power

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.

Warning

indicator

(Green)

(Red)

Basic Operations

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

3 Press j (or k) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the

tape to the desired point.

4 Press m to begin playback.

Basic Operations

Playback

Power switch

Operation button

Lock button

Media Selection

switch

Basic Operations

Playback

Basic Operations

VOLUME

Video Search

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.

Searching for a Scene Far

from the Current Tape Posi-

tion

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.

Still

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The still function allows you to pause in

Tape Playback mode.

During Tape Playback, press m on the

Operation button.

To return to normal playback, press m

again.

Notes:

• The sound is off in Still mode.

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automati-

cally returns to normal playback if it is left in

Still mode for more than 5 minutes.

Volume Control

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.

Volume

control

IncreaseDecrease

Basic Operations

OTHERS 1

ENGL I SH

EXECUTE

OFF

–+

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

PHONES VOL

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

RETURN

–+

PHONES VOL

Using Earphones

(Commercially

Available)

Available modes:

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.

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.

Adjusting the Phones

Volume

Available mode:

Tape Camera

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 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Opera-

tion button.

5 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Earphones jack

Decrease Increase

Basic Operations

Playback

Basic Operations

Watching Playback

on a TV

Available modes:

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).

2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S-

video cable, as shown.

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass

the chroma (color) and luminance (bright-

ness) components of video signals. They

serve to improve the picture quality in both

recording and playback.

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.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R(MONO)

AV-IN

Terminal cover

To AV

terminal

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

The arrow shows the signal flow.

TV or VCR

Useful Features

Operation button

Media Selection switch

DISPLAY button

Power switch

Information

display on

Mode screen

Information

display off

Example

Useful Features

Control Buttons

Operation button

Use the Operation button to select and set

the desired setting.

Using the Mode Screens

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 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

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.

4 Press l or m to select the desired

mode setting (DUSK), then press the

center of the Operation button.

To turn off the mode screen

Press the DISPLAY button.

Note:

• Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

4002.2

03MA:01

JUN.

3 0min

AUTO

3 0min

AUTO

SELECT SET

OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

BLC GAIN/

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU OFF

BLC GAIN/

SCENE

ENU

FADE

ENU

DUSK

BLC GAIN/

DISPLAY button

Each time you press the DISPLAY button,

the screen changes as shown below.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Useful Features

DISPLAY button

Operation button

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Example

Using the Menu Screens

Use the menu screens to adjust the various

camcorder settings.

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 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

Note:

• The menu screen does not appear

during recording.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

menu screen (T), then press the

center of the Operation button.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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.

• Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

ZOOM MI C

RETURN

START

OFF

AUTO

SCENE MENU

EXECUTE

ENU

FADE

BLC GAIN/

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

START

OFF

AUTO

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

OFF

500

DGTL ZOOM

Useful Features

Power Zoom

control

Digital zoom indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “DGTL

ZOOM”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “40” or “500”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed

during digital zooming.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

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.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

OFF

500

WT 52D

ZOOM

DGTL ZOOM

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Backlight

Compensation (BLC)

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

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 GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

BLC /GAI N ON

AU T OAUTO

3 0min3 0min

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.

To cancel the backlight compensa-

tion function

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Useful Features

Gain-up

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

When you are recording in a dark or poorly

illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed

on the screen. Use the gain-up function to

record a brighter picture.

Note:

• At locations where lighting is adequate,

“LIGHT” will not appear. The gain-up function

cannot be used in this case.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

AUTO

3 0min

min

30min

BLC /GAI N ON

To cancel the gain-up function

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

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.

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.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

•“e” appears when on-screen

indicators are turned on, indicating that

the gain-up function is now working.

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

Useful Features

Camera Recording

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.

4 Press the DISPLAY button until on-

screen indicators appear.

5 Press the Start/Stop button to begin

recording.

• The picture turns white, and the

image and sound 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.

To cancel Fade mode

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

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.

Using

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FADE”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

OFF

BLC GAIN/

REC

3 0min

min

AU TO

F AD E I N

REC

30min

AUTO

FADE IN

RE C

2 727min

min

AU TO

F AD E OUTOUT

min

AUTO

FADE

Fade in

Fade out

Operation button

DISPLAY button

Start/Stop button

Useful Features

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 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select T, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “QK.

RETURN”, then press the center of

the Operation button.

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.

• When the tape reaches the end of

the last recorded scene, “FINISHED”

is displayed, and the camcorder

enters Recording Standby mode.

8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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.

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

START

STOP

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Still Recording on

Tape

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can record continuous still images of

subjects.

1 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

2 In Recording Standby mode,

press the PHOTO button fully.

• A still image of the subject is

displayed.

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.

Edit Search

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.

1 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

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.

Operation button

Useful Features

Digital Image

Stabilization (DIS)

Available mode:

Tape Camera

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 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The DIS indicator only appears when

the on-screen indicators are turned

on.

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.

SETT ING 2

DIS

16 9:

AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

T A PE

ONDIS

DIS indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Self Recording

Normal self recording

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body (1), and then

rotate it 180° vertically (2).

180˚

90˚

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.

4 Begin recording.

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.

Useful Features

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).

4 Set the Media Selection switch to V.

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.

1 Turn the camcorder downward as

shown below.

2 Rotate the lens section 90° vertically

as shown below.

180°

90°

Useful Features

Camera Recording

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.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “16:9”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

• The picture is displayed with the top

and bottom portions masked.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

To return to normal screen

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

SETTING 2

DIS

16 9:

AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

16 9:

Normal screen Wide screen

Useful Features

Recording in LP (Long

Play Recording) Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

This camcorder allows you to record in LP

(Long Play Recording) mode for approxi-

mately 50% more recording time with the

same picture quality as that in SP (Standard

Play Recording) mode.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “TAPE

SPEED”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “LP”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The long play recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

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.

BLC GAIN/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

T A PE

TAPE SPEED

Long play recording mode indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

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.

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 Micro-

phone Mode

Select a zoom microphone mode when the

zoom microphone is mounted.

Types

AUTO: The camcorder automatically

selects the optimum sound accord-

ing 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.)

Zoom microphone shoe

Shoe

cover

Screw

Useful Features

Windbreak

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The windbreak function allows you to

reduce annoying noise from strong winds

when recording.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears (see page 31).

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “WIND”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

To cancel Windbreak

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

Note:

• Keep the windbreak function off during

normal recording. If left on, the recorded

audio may sound somewhat muffled when

played back.

1 Mount the optional zoom microphone

to the camcorder.

2 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears (see page 31).

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select T, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “ZOOM MIC”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press l or m to select the desired

zoom microphone mode, then press

the center of the Operation button.

8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

When the zoom microphone is active, the

zoom microphone indicator appears and

the zoom range indicator changes as shown

below.

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

AUTO

TELE

OFF

RETURN

TELEZOOM MIC

SETTING 2

DIS

16 9:

AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

IND

WT10ZOOM

Zoom range indicator

Zoom microphone indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

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 higher-

quality audio recording, select the 16-bit

audio recording mode.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears (see page 31).

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “AUDIO

MODE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “16bit”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The 16-bit audio recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

To return to 12-bit audio recording

mode

Select “12bit” in step 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).

16bit

AUD IO MODE

SETTING 2

DIS

16 9:

AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

bit

T A PE

16bit

16-bit audio recording mode indicator

Useful Features

Using the Remote

Control

Available modes:

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

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “REMOTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Useful Features

Playback

Operating

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor

of the camcorder, and press the control

buttons to operate.

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.

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

RETURN

OFF

REMOTE

ZOOM (W/T) buttons

SLOW button

Remote sensor

16 ft

(5 m)

CARD PLAY/MULTI button

Advance/reverse buttons

Shift buttons

VOLUME +/L buttons

PLAY button

STOP button

PAUSE/STILL

button

REW button

FF button

DATE button

T/C (Time

Code) button

CARD REC button

TAPE REC START/STOP button

Useful Features

Playback

Useful Features

Tape Playback

Functions with the

Remote Control

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.)

The reverse playback function allows you to

play back images in reverse.

During Tape Playback, press the

j button.

Slow

The slow function allows you to play back

images in slow motion.

During Tape Playback, press the

SLOW button (f).

Then, select the tape direction using

the advance/reverse buttons (j or

h).

To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button (t).

Note:

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automati-

cally 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.

2 Press the h (or j)

button.

• Each time you press the

button, the picture

advances one frame

forward (or backward).

To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button (t).

Notes:

• The sound is off during reverse, slow, and

frame advance playback.

• If you use the slow or 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.

To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button (t).

Note:

• The camcorder automatically returns to

normal playback if it is left in reverse

playback for more than 30 minutes.

Reverse Playback

Advance/reverse

buttons

PAUSE/STILL

button

SLOW button

Useful Features

Selecting the Date

and Time of

Recording Display

Available modes:

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.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

1 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v or w.

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DATE DISP.”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the center of the

Operation button.

• Each time you press l or m, the

setting changes as shown below.

5 Press the DISPLAY button until the

date (or date and time) appears.

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).

OFF

AUD I O DUB

ENU

DATE D I SP.

PIC. EFFECT

DATE D I SP.

DATE

TIME

AUD I O DUB

PIC.EFFECT

ENU

DATE

OFF

DATE

TIME

4002.2JUN.

FFREWSTOPPLAY

DATE DISP. DATE

Useful Features

Playback

Useful Features

Picture Effect

Playback

Available modes:

Tape Playback, Card Playback

These picture effects let you play back

images with a more dramatic effect.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

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.

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.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

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.

3 Press l or m to select the desired

picture effect, then press the center of

the Operation button.

DATE D I SP.

OFF

AUD I O DUB

PIC.EFFECT

ENU

PIC. EFFECT

Useful Features

Rotate Playback

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This function allows you to play back

images rotated 180°.

1 In Tape Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

6 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• Rotate Playback indicator appears.

7 Press m to begin Rotate Playback.

• The image is rotated 180° upside

down.

PLAYBACK

AUDI O

ANLG DGTL

RETURN

SET

EXECUTE

RETURN

ROTATE PB

AUDIO

ROT ATE PB

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.

Rotate Playback indicator

Useful Features

Playback

Useful Features

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.

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.

Note:

• To cancel the still picture, press m

again.

4 Press the PHOTO button to copy the

image to the card.

• The S indicator flashes red while the

image is copied.

AUDIO

PHOTO button

Operation button

Advanced Features

Power Zoom control

Operation button

DISPLAY button

Manual focus indicator

Manual Focus

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

Fast-speed shutter being

used under fluorescent

lighting.

Subject is too dark.

Lack of contrast, e.g.

snow scene.

Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright.

Subject has horizontal

stripes.

Subject is being shot through a

dirty or wet window.

Light 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.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FOCUS”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

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 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

• “MF” appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

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.

SCENE MENU

SET

ANUAL

FOCUS

ENU

3 0min30min

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Displaying the Manual

Setting Screen

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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)

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

Notes:

• Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not

share manual settings.

• Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

Returning to Auto

Focus

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto

Focus mode with the operation below.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “AUTO FOCUS”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The FOCUS setting returns to Auto

Focus mode.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

SCENE MENU

SET

ANUAL

FOCUS

AUTO FOCUS EXECUTE

SCENE MENU

EXECUTE

ENU

FADE

SET

ANUAL

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

EXECUTE

AUTO

Advanced Features

White paper or white cloth

White Balance Lock

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

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 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “WHITE

BAL.”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “LOCK

MODE”.

6 Aim the lens at a white object.

• 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.

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.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

LOCK MODE

HITE BAL.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Manual Iris

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

Subject is too bright against background.

• Increase the iris value to allow less light

through the lens.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

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 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

iris value, then press the center of the

Operation button.

• The number shown is the selected

iris value. The adjustment range is 15

steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19

(least light).

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the MANUAL SET screen.

To return to Auto Iris 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:

• Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

F2.0

EXECUTE

AUTO

Advanced Features

Manual Gain

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

Example of use

Faithfully recording a dark scene

• Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the

light sensitivity).

Background is too bright and subject is

too dark (backlit subject)

• Select a larger gain value (to increase the

light sensitivity).

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

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 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

gain value, then press the center of

the Operation button.

• 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 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the MANUAL SET screen.

To return to Auto Gain 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:

• Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

3dB

EXECUTE

AUTO

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Setting the

Camcorder to Full

Auto Mode

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

You can set all manual settings, including

white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to

Full Auto mode in one operation.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

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 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “FULL

AUTO”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

EXECUTE

LOCK

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

3dB

F4 0.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

EXECUTE

AUTO

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the MANUAL SET screen.

Note:

• You cannot select “FULL AUTO” when no

manual settings are currently in use.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

EXECUTE

GA IN

FULL AUTO

RETURN

Advanced Features

Scene setting indicator

Scene Menu

(Program AE)

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SCENE MENU”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

• The selected scene setting indicator

displays when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

To cancel the scene setting

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Note:

• Scene settings cannot be used when using

any manual setting except focus. Also not

selectable when e displays.

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.

SCENE MENU

OFF

BLC GAIN/

FADE

ENU

T A PE

DUSK

SCENE MENU

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Using the Time Code

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Tape Playback

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

• The example screens shown are for Tape

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).

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.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

0 00 10 20TC

Advanced Features

Playback

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The time code appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

Minute

Hour

TIME CODE

OTHERS 2

T IME CODE

TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

OFF

01:02:0

AUDIO

Displaying the time code on

a TV during playback

1 In Tape Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

Press l or m to select ~, then press

the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “TC OUT”,

then press the center of the Opera-

tion button.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

OTHERS 2

T IME CODE

TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

OFF

TC OUT

To turn off the time code

Select “OFF” in step 5 above.

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.

Second

Frame number*

* Displayed during still or

frame advance playback.

Time code

Advanced Features

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.

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.

Cutting Unwanted Se-

quences

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.

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).

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

(MONO)

AV-IN

To AV

terminal

Recording (VCR)

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Playback

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

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/S-

video cable, as shown.

Notes:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal

cover.

• 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.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

(MONO)

AV-OUT

Recording

To AV

terminal

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Black: To S-video output socket

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Playback

(VCR or TV)

Advanced Features

To Record from an External

Source

1 In Tape Playback 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 “S-VIDEO

IN”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “ON” (for S-

video connection) or “OFF” (for video

connection), then press the center of

the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• “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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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.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

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 Record to Video Equip-

ment

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.

To DV

terminal

To DV

terminal

DV cable (commercially available)

Video equipment

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

Advanced Features

To Record from Video Equip-

ment

1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.

2 Begin playback on the video equip-

ment 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.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

AV-OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

(MONO)

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.

Note:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal

cover.

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1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode, and make sure that playback is

stopped.

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

4 Press l or m to select V, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select

“ANLGyDGTL”, then press the center

of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

To DV terminal

To AV terminal

To DV terminal

DV cable (commercially available)

Playback

(analog equipment)

e.g. 8 mm or Hi8

camcorder

Black: To S-video output socket

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack

Analog

signal

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Digital

signal

Recording

(digital equipment)

e.g. computer

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Advanced Features

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

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.

Microphone for Audio Dubbing

You can use the built-in stereo microphone

to record narration.

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/S-

video cable is connected.

• You cannot use the zoom microphone to

record narration.

Audio Recording

In normal recording mode

12-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: No audio

16-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left

and right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Audio 2: Right sound

In Audio Dubbing mode

12-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right)

sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right)

sound

16-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2

over the original right 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.

Built-in stereo microphone

Advanced Features

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 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “AUDIO

DUB”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The audio dubbing screen appears.

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 disap-

pears.

If you wish to change the

dubbed audio or dub addi-

tional 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 unre-

corded 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.

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Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Selecting the Audio

Playback Mode

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can select any of the following audio

playback modes.

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 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

4 Press l or m to select V, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “AUDIO”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press the

center of the Operation button.

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7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The selected audio playback mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

Note:

• The audio playback mode indicator,

“AUDIO”, displays in different colors

depending on the recording mode (12- or 16-

bit) used for the recording being played

back. A white display indicates 12-bit

recording mode, while a green indicates 16-

bit.

Audio playback mode indicator

Digital Still Camera Features

Lock button

Approximate number of record-

able images with the supplied 8

MB SD memory card

Selecting the Picture

Quality and Image

Size

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 appropri-

ate setting to match your recording

objectives.

Note:

• The number of recordable images differs

depending on the combination of picture

quality settings used and the images shot.

Approx. number of images

NORMAL

ECONOMY

FINE

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.

640 G 480

160

Picture quality

setting

Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Selecting the Picture Quality

The camcorder compresses each image

with the picture quality setting to save

memory on a card.

1280 G 960

1 Set the Media Selection switch to u,

then hold down the Lock button and

set the Power switch to v.

2 In Card Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

3 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “REC

MODE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the center of the

Operation button.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Picture quality indicator

Image size indicator

3 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “IMAGE

SIZE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “1280G960”

or “640G480”, then press the center

of the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The selected image size indicator

appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The selected picture quality indicator

only appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

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.

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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.

Types

1280G960 (1280): Images are

recorded in 1280K960 pixels.

640G480 (640): Images are recorded

in 640K480 pixels.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

Digital Still Camera Features

Number of shots taken/remaining

Power switch

Media Selection switch

PHOTO button

Lock button

Power Zoom control

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.

1 Insert a card into the camcorder (see

page 11).

2 Remove the lens cap.

3 Set the Media Selection switch to u.

4 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• The picture from the lens now

displays.

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.

7 Press the PHOTO button fully to

begin recording.

• 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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Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

Flash indicator

Flash sensor

Flash

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).

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.

1 In Card Camera 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 Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “FLASH”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

flash mode, then press the center of

the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The flash indicator appears when

on-screen indicators are turned

on.

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.

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Red-eye indicator

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 In Card Camera 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 Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

6 Press l or m to select “CORRECT”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• Red-eye indicator appears when

on-screen indicators are turned

on.

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 pre-

flash.

• Red-eye cannot be used when the flash is

set to “OFF”.

Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

Self-timer operating indicator

Recording with the

Self-timer

Available mode:

Card Camera

The self-timer function allows you to record

images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This

is convenient when you want to record an

image of you and your friends together.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SELF TIMER”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press the PHOTO button to start the

self-timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator

flashes while the timer counts down.

• The shutter automatically releases

after 10 seconds, and a still image of

the subject is recorded.

To cancel the countdown

Press the PHOTO button in step 4.

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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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.

1 In Card Camera 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 “FORMAT”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• To cancel formatting, press l or m

to select “RETURN”, then press the

center of the Operation button.

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 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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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Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

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 number-

ing.

1 In Card Camera 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 Y, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select “FILE NO.”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

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RESETFILE NO.

5 Press l or m to select “SERIAL” or

“RESET”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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).

Digital Still Camera Features

Playback image number/

number of recordings

Lock button

Page number/total thumbnail pages

Media Selection switch

Operation button

Power switch

Image file name

Picture quality

indicator

Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Card Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can play back and view still images

recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.

1 Set the Media Selection switch to u.

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.

3 Press j, k, l or m on the Opera-

tion 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.

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 full-

screen.

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

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ZOOM button

Playback zoom indicator

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.

2 Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button

to shift the displayed image.

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.

Shift buttons

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Delete protection indicator

PROTECT indicator

Delete Protection

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can prevent your important images

recorded on the card from accidental

erasure.

1 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PROTECT”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The PROTECT indicator appears.

4 Press j, k,l or m to select the

image for delete protection.

5 Press the center of the Operation

button to set delete protection.

• The R indicator appears.

• If you want to protect another image,

repeat steps 4 to 5.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

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.

3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

Note:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images.

EXECUTE

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DELETE ALL

DELETE ONE

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DELETE indicator

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 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ONE”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The DELETE indicator appears.

4 Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to be deleted.

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.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

• If you want to delete another image,

repeat steps 4 to 6.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

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.

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DELETE ALL? indicator

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 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode

screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ALL”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• The DELETE ALL? indicator appears.

4 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

5 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

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 delete-

protected 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.

EXECUTE

ENU

DEL ETE ONE

DEL ETE ALL

PIC.EFFECT

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Number of printouts

PRINT indicator

M indicator

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 DPOF-

compatible 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

1 In Card Playback 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 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.

5 Press l or m to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press the center of

the Operation button.

• The PRINT indicator appears.

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.

8 Press the center of the Operation

button to set the print order.

• The M indicator appears.

• If you want to assign another print

order, repeat steps 6 to 8.

9 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

PLAYBACK SET

PRI.SELECT

PRI. ALL

PR I . NONE

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M indicator

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.

3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

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.

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 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

• The M indicators appear, and each

image is set to 1 print out.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

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.

3 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

• The M indicators are turned off.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

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ORDER

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ALL?

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PRI.SELECT

PRI. ALL

PR I. NONE

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Digital Still Camera Features

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.

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.

Digital Still Camera Features

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)

9 Set the Media Selection switch to u.

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

• PC will recognize the camcorder automatically.

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Serial number

(100 to 999)

Sub-folder of still

images

Folder of still image files

Still

image

Transfer indicator

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.

Note:

• If you copy any data incompatible with this

camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not

be able to recognize it.

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

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.

DCIM

100SHARP

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

••••••

Disconnecting the USB

cable

Windows Me/2000/XP

1 Close Explorer or any open applica-

tions.

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

1 Close Explorer or any open applica-

tions.

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.

USB

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Slide Show Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can automatically play back consecu-

tive 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.

3 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “MENU”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

8 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

• Beginning from the image selected in

step 2, the recorded images will

display in full-screen one after

another in order of recording.

• After playing back all the images on

the card once, slide show playback

automatically stops.

9 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

To stop slide show playback

During slide show playback, press the

center of the Operation button.

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Darker

Brighter

Decrease

Darker

Increase

Brighter

–

LCD BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

VF BRIGHT

6 Press j or k to adjust the item to

the desired setting, then press the

center of the Operation button.

Appendix

Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

Available modes:

All modes

If the picture is difficult to see due to

ambient light or other factors, adjust the

monitor picture settings.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Adjusting the Picture

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select O, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “LCD

BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOR” or “VF

BRIGHT”, then press the center of

the Operation button.

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

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NORMAL

VF BRIGHT

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7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

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”.

Appendix

Adjusting the Backlight

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

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.

6 Press l or m to select “NORMAL” or

“BRIGHT”, then press the center of

the Operation button.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under

moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under

strong lighting conditions, such

as bright daylight.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

RETURN

VF BRIGHT

NORMAL

BRI GHT

BACKL IGHT

BRIGHT

Turning off the

Confirmation Sound

Available modes:

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.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

LANGUAGE

RETURN

OFF

PHONES VOL

DEMO MODE

OFFBEEP

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Note:

• If you select “OFF”, the focus confirmation

sound in Card Camera mode will turn off.

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Information display

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

LANGUAGE

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Selecting the

Language for the

Information Display

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

This camcorder allows you to choose

English, French or Spanish as the informa-

tion display language.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “LAN-

GUAGE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

language, then press the center of

the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The information display appears in

the language selected when the on-

screen display turns on.

Appendix

Setting the

Camcorder to

Factory Presettings

Available modes:

All modes

You can set the camcorder to the factory

presettings in one operation.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

5 Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

6 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the center of the Operation

button.

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

RETURN

LANGUAGE

PHONES VOL

DEMO MODE

EXECUTE

RETURN

7 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Note:

• Even when you perform the steps above, the

clock and language setting maintain the

memory.

SELECT

DEFAULT

RETURN PRESETT I NGSTO

EXCEPT CERTAI N I TEMS.

YES

SET

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Demonstration Mode

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

Watching

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from

the camcorder (see page 10).

2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until

the mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the center of the Operation button.

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.

6 Press l or m to select “DEMO

MODE”, then press the center of the

Operation button.

7 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation

button.

8 Set the Power switch to OFF, then

hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• The demonstration begins.

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.

OTHERS 1

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DEMO MO D E

OFF

PHONES VOL

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

Appendix

Position the

subject in the

center.

Focus manually when

you need to position

the subject off center

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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.

• 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).

• 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.

Light from behind Backlighting

• 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 Match-

ing 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.

Appendix

Mini DV Cassette

Precautions when using a Mini DV

cassette

• 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 protect recordings against

accidental erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini

DV cassette to the “SAVE” position.

To record over a previously recorded tape,

slide the protect tab to the “REC” position.

Erasure protect tab

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 prere-

corded copyright protection signals can still

be played back on this camcorder. If you

play a digital video recording that has a

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 autho-

rized 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.

Appendix

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 Stickb.

Memory Stickb media

SD/ Memory Card MultiMediaCard/

SmartMedia\ card

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 transfer-

ring 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.

• An SD Memory Card has more advanced

features than a MultiMediaCard, including

cryptographic security for copyrighted

data and a selectable mechanical write-

protect switch.

•

The card slot on this camcorder is compat-

ible 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).

Appendix

Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type

battery pack.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack immediately (or a

day) before use. The battery pack

gradually self-discharges even if stored in

a fully charged state.

• Charge the battery pack between 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).

Note:

• Use only SHARP BT-L226 battery packs.

These are designed specifically for use with

this camcorder.

Storage

• Store the battery pack in a fully dis-

charged 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.

Appendix

Window cleaning cover

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.

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.

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 damp-

ened 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.

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 deteriora-

tion 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).

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Appendix

A commercially available

AC plug adaptor

AC 110–240 V

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.

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.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

Symptom

No power.

Start/Stop button

does not work.

Power suddenly turns

off.

Auto focus does not

work.

Bright subject pro-

duces wide vertical

lines.

Display automatically

changes in Tape

Camera mode.

Power

Camera mode

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 re-

move battery pack. Wait for 2 sec-

onds, then reinstall battery pack

and turn on power (pp. 6, 7).

Close tab or use a new cassette

(p. 96).

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).

——

Set the DEMO MODE menu item to

“OFF” (p. 94).

Possible cause

Power source is not properly con-

nected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Dew in camcorder.

Safety function is in effect.

Erasure-protect tab on video cas-

sette is open.

Camcorder left in Recording

Standby mode for 5 minutes in

Tape Camera mode.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Zoom used on close subject.

Subject has little contrast in bright-

ness, or is full of horizontal or verti-

cal stripes.

Occurs when shooting subject with

strong contrast to the background.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

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Appendix

Symptom

No image appears

on connected TV

screen.

No image from an ex-

ternal source ap-

pears on the

camcorder screen.

Cannot rewind or fast

forward tape.

Video noise in image.

No sound.

Tape does not work.

Still images in Card

mode are rotated

180° upside down.

Motion images are

rotated 180° upside

down.

Possible cause

Video input channel on TV or TV

channel is not selected properly.

Audio/video/S-video cable is not

properly connected.

DV cable or audio/video/S-video

cable is not properly connected.

The cable connection does not

match the S-VIDEO IN menu setting.

Position at beginning or end of tape.

Using a cleaning tape

Dirty video heads.

Old or worn tape.

Using a 12-bit recording tape with

AUDIO menu item set to “AUDIO 2”.

Power switch is set to Camera

mode.

Media Selection switch is set to

Card mode.

Battery pack is depleted.

The images are recorded in self re-

cording with reversed grip.

Improper self recording.

Suggested solution

Select video input channel or TV

channel properly (p. 30).

Connect audio/video/S-video cable

properly (p. 30).

Connect DV cable or audio/video/S-

video 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).

Rewind or fast forward tape to de-

sired point (p. 27).

The cleaning tape will automatically

rewind after cleaning finishes (p.

xiv).

Call for service (p. 105) or use a

commercially available cleaning

tape (p. xiv).

Use a new cassette.

Set the AUDIO menu item to “AU-

DIO 1” or “AUDIO 1L2” (p. 70).

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 edit-

ing software.

Turn on Rotate Playback (p. 51).

Playback mode

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Appendix

Symptom

Cannot delete image

on card.

Cannot format card.

Battery pack is easily

depleted.

Clock has been re-

set.

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 con-

nected VCR.

Possible cause

Image is delete-protected.

——

Using camcorder in extremely cold

environment.

Battery pack is not fully charged.

Lithium battery is not properly in-

stalled.

Lithium battery is depleted.

Power source is not properly con-

nected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Camcorder is recording.

Backlight has been turned off.

Fluorescent lamp has burned out.

Viewfinder diopter is not properly

adjusted.

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

AC adapter or battery pack may

have malfunctioned.

Audio/video/S-video cable is not

properly connected.

Suggested solution

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).

Call for service (p. 105).

Connect audio/video/S-video cable

properly (p. 61).

General

Card mode

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Appendix

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 malfunc-

tion, 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.

Symptom

Remote control does

not function.

“E007” is displayed

on the screen, and

unable to operate

normally.

Possible cause

REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF”.

Remote control battery has run

down.

Remote control used beyond oper-

ating range.

Intense daylight falling on

camcorder remote sensor.

Obstacle between remote control

and camcorder remote sensor.

The camcorder may be damaged.

Suggested solution

Set REMOTE menu item to “ON”

(p. 47).

Replace remote control battery with

new one (p. 13).

Use remote control within operating

range (p. 47).

Protect remote sensor from expo-

sure 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).

General

105

Appendix

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

LP mode: 12.555 mm/second

Pickup Device:

⁄

" (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

⁄

"K 3

⁄

"K 4

⁄

(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

⁄

"K 1

⁄

"K 2

⁄

(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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Appendix

On-screen Display Index

AU TOAUTO

4002.2

03MA:01

JUN.

3 0min

AUTO

AU TOAUTO

3 0min

AUTO

SELECT

SET

BLC GAIN/

OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

ANUAL SET

FOCUS

AUTO FOCUS

DATE DISP.

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM MI C

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

SETTING 2

DIS

16 9:

AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OTHERS 1

OTHERS 2

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

RETURN

VF BRIGHT

RETURN

DEMO MO D E

PHONES VOL

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

LANGUAGE

RETURN

T IME CODE

TC OUT

SETTING

12H 24H/

BLC GAIN/

p. 37

p. 33

p. 43

p. 45

Tape Camera mode

p. 39

p. 42

p. 46

p. 45

p. 93

p. 47

p. 91

p. 29

p. 94

p. 92

p. 60

p. 15

p. 14

p. 91

p. 90

pp. 34, 35

p. 36

p. 32

p. 59

p. 54

p. 53

p. 54

p. 49

p. 26

p. 39

p. 58

p. 26

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Appendix

DISP.

DUB

EFFECT

4002.2

03MA:01

JUN.

SELECT SET

OFF

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

RETURN

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

RETURN

VF BRIGHT

DATE D I SP.

AUD I O DUB

PIC.EFFECT

ENU

DATE

AUDIO

PIC.

ENU

PLAYBACK

AUDI O

ANLG DGTL

RETURN

SET

OTHERS 2

T IME CODE

TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

ROTATE PB

AUDIO

FFREWSTOPPLAY

p. 51

p. 70

p. 66

Tape Playback mode

p. 93

p. 47

p. 91

p. 60

p. 63

p. 91

p. 90

p. 50

p. 69

p. 32

p. 49

p. 26

p. 70

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Appendix

AU TOAUTO

4002.2

03MA:01

JUN.

AUTO

AU TOAUTO

AUTO

SELECT SET

OFF

ENU

SCENE

ENU

SELF T IMER

ENU

SCENE

ENU

ANUAL

SELF T I

SET

FOCUS

AUTO FOCUS

DATE DISP.

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

RETURN

VF BRIGHT

0821

][

/1219

ECONOMY

0821

][

/1219

SETTING 1

OTHERS 2

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

RETURN

LANGUAGE

DEMO

RETURN

FORMAT

SETTING

12H 24H/

RETURN

FLASH

REC

F I LE NO.

MODE

IMAGE SI ZE

RED EYE

BLC GAIN/

p. 78

p. 71

p. 72

p. 74

p. 75

Card Camera mode

p. 93

p. 47

p. 91

p. 94

p. 92

p. 77

p. 15

p. 14

p. 91

p. 90

pp. 34, 35

p. 76

p. 32

p. 59

p. 54

p. 53

p. 54

p. 49

p. 26

p. 58

p. 73

p. 72

p. 74

p. 72

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Appendix

SELECT SET

EXECUTE

LCD SET

BACKL I GHT

LCD BRI GHT

LCD COLOR

RETURN

VF BRIGHT

0821

][

/0110

OTHERS

BEEP

REMOTE

DEFAULT

RETURN

0100

2/2PAGE

NORMAL

FULLSELECT IMG MULTI

0821

][

/0110

NORMAL

F UL

LS E L E C T I MG MULT IFULLSELECT IMG MULTI

FULL MULTI

ENU

DEL ETE ONE

PIC.EFFECT

DELETE ALL

DAT E DI SP.

PROTECT

PLAYBACK SET

SL IDE SHO

PRI.

RETURN

ORDER

FULL MULTI

ENU

DEL ETE ONE

PIC.EFFECT

010001

Card Playback mode

p.89

pp. 84, 85

p. 93

p. 47

p. 91

p. 90

p. 79

p. 50

p. 32

p. 82

p. 83

p. 81

p. 49

p. 79

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Guía de operación rápida

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE SACUDIDA

ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR.

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:

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.

Guía de operación rápida en español

111

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 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.

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.

112

• 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.

• 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.).

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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.

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

AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

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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.

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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.

• 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.

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.

116

Guía de operación rápida

90˚

Colocación de la

batería

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 Deslice la batería en el sentido de la

flecha con la marca “m” hacia fuera.

Carga de la batería

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.

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.

• 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.

Interruptor de

alimentación

Cubierta de la toma DC IN

A una toma de

corriente

Clavija de

Toma DC IN

Clavija de CC

Indicador POWER/CHARGE

(RED)

Marca “m”

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SAVE

REC

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.

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.

Pulse suavemente la marca “PUSH”

hasta que el portavideocasete encaje

en posición produciendo un chasquido.

• El portavideocasete se introducirá

automáticamente.

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.

Extracción

Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el

videocasete.

Dispositivo de abertura de la puerta del

compartimiento del casete

Lengüeta de protección contra

borrado

Marca “PUSH”

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Guía de operación rápida

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.

3 Inserte a fondo una tarjeta en la

ranura como se muestra abajo.

4 Cierre firmemente la cubierta de la

ranura de la 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.

Cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta

Interruptor de

protección

contra escritura

Esquina recortada

Etiqueta

119

Ajuste de la correa

para la mano

Abra la solapa de la correa para la

mano (1) y la correa de empuñadura

(2).

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.

3 Pliegue los cierres Velcrob de la

correa de empuñadura y de la solapa

de la correa para la mano.

Utilización de la

empuñadura

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).

Nota:

• La empuñadura no puede girar cuando la

videocámara está instalada en un trípode.

Correa de

empuñadura

Solapa de la correa para la mano

135°

90°

120

Guía de operación rápida

Utilización del visor

Saque completamente el visor.

2 Mantenga pulsado el

botón de bloqueo y

ponga el interruptor de

alimentación en v o

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.

Utilización del

monitor LCD

Abra el monitor LCD de manera que

forme un ángulo de 90° con el cuerpo

de la videocámara.

2 Ajuste el monitor LCD con un ángulo

que permita ver fácilmente la imagen

en la pantalla.

• También puede plegar el monitor

LCD dentro de la videocámara con la

pantalla hacia fuera para ver la

reproducción en el monitor.

90˚

180

Botón de bloqueo

Dial de ajuste de dioptrías

121

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

bajo

Filmación desde un ángulo

alto

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.

Gire el monitor LCD

para que la

pantalla quede

hacia arriba.

Balancee su peso

en ambas piernas.

Gire el monitor

LCD para que la

pantalla quede

hacia abajo.

Coloque sus codos

contra sus costados.

Apoye firmemente

el ocular del visor

contra su ojo.

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Guía de operación rápida

Grabación fácil con

la videocámara en

una cinta

Inserte un casete en la videocámara.

2 Ponga el conmutador

selector de medio en V.

3 Mantenga pulsado el botón de

bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de

alimentación en v.

• Ahora se visualiza la imagen captada

por el objetivo, y el indicador

POWER/CHARGE (RED) se enciende

en verde.

AU T OAUTO

REC

4 Pulse el botón de inicio/parada para

empezar a grabar.

Para hacer una pausa en la

grabación

Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/

parada.

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).

Botón de inicio/parada

Interruptor de

alimentación

Conmutador

selector de medio

Indicador POWER/

CHARGE (RED)

Botón de bloqueo

Control del zoom

motorizado

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Reproducción de

cinta

Ponga el conmutador

selector de medio en V.

2 Mantenga pulsado el

botón de bloqueo y

ponga el interruptor de

alimentación en w.

3 Pulse j (o k) del botón de

funcionamiento para rebobinar (o

avanzar rápidamente) la cinta hasta

el punto deseado.

4 Pulse m para iniciar la reproducción.

Para detener la reproducción

Pulse l.

Control de volumen

Pulse el control de volumen hacia el lado L

o + para aumentar (1) o disminuir (2) el

volumen.

Botón de funcionamiento

Conmutador

selector de medio

Botón de bloqueo

Interruptor de

alimentación

Control de volumen

124

Guía de operación rápida

Grabación con tarjeta

Inserte una tarjeta en la videocámara.

2 Ponga el conmutador selector de

medio en u.

3 Mantenga pulsado el botón de

bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de

alimentación en v.

• La imagen captada por el objetivo se

visualiza ahora.

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.

6 Pulse completamente el botón

PHOTO para iniciar la grabación.

• El indicador S parpadea en rojo

mientras los datos están siendo

grabados en la tarjeta, y cambia a

blanco cuando termina la grabación.

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Botón PHOTO

Control de zoom motorizado/

control de volumen

Conmutador selector de

medio

Botón de

bloqueo

Número de tomas realizadas/restantes

Interruptor de

alimentación

125

Reproducción de

tarjeta

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.

3 Pulse j , k, l o m del botón de

operación para mover el cuadro de

selección hasta la imagen deseada.

4 Pulse el centro del botón de

funcionamiento.

• La imagen seleccionada se visualiza

en toda la pantalla.

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Interruptor de

alimentación

Nombre de archivo de imágenes

Número de página/páginas totales de

imágenes miniatura

Botón de

bloqueo

Conmutador selector

de medio

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