Sharp Camcorder VL Z400H T User Manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL Z400H-T

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the camcorder.

If you require any advice or assistance

regarding your Sharp product, please

visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/

customersupport. Customers without

Internet access may telephone 08705

274277 during office hours (or (01)676

0648 if telephoning from Ireland) .

PixLab Install Key

—

H2732778

6848310

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WARNING

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the

cabinet. No user serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to a qualified

dealer or service centre.

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this apparatus to

dripping or splashing. No

objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, should be placed on

the apparatus.

Power supply:

WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER

IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS.

THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE

WITH SHARP CAMCORDER

MODEL VL-Z400H-T ONLY.

This unit can be operated by

connecting it to either the AC adapter

or battery pack. The AC adapter

incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC

110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

This equipment should be used with the

recommended AC adapter or battery

pack.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire

hazards, do NOT use any other power

source.

Important:

Recording and playback of any material

may require consent. Please refer

particularly to the provisions of the

Musical Performers Protection Act 1958,

the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and

1972 and to any subsequent statutory

enactments and orders.

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug

incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA

approved BS 1362 fuse marked

and of the same rating as above, which

is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the

fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with

the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug

destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted

elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may

occur.

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond

with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as

follows:

— The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which

is marked N or coloured black.

— The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal

which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal

in your three- pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

— If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed

from the cut-off plug.

— The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply

over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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NOTE:

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

than 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a

pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black.

Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• DirectX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and is copy-

righted.

• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film

Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective holders.

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Contents

Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ ix

Optional Accessories......................................................................................... ix

Precautions ......................................................................................................... x

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

Operation References

Preparation

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

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 ..............................................16

Adjusting the Hand Strap .....................................17

Using the Grip.......................................................17

Detaching the Lens Hood .....................................18

Using the Viewfinder .............................................18

Using the LCD Monitor .........................................20

Tips on Recording Positions .................................21

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................22

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in

Basic Operations

Full Auto Mode ...................................................23

Zooming ................................................................24

Power Standby Mode ...........................................25

Turning on/off the Backlight ..................................25

Auto Focus ............................................................26

Macro Shots ..........................................................26

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

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................27

Information Display for Battery Usage ..................27

Using Earphones (Commercially Available) .........28

Adjusting the Phones Volume ...............................28

Playback

Tape Playback ......................................................29

Volume Control ......................................................30

Still ........................................................................30

Video Search.........................................................30

Watching Playback on a TV ..................................31

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Control Buttons .....................................................32

Using the Mode Screens ......................................32

Using the Menu Screens.......................................33

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................34

Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............................35

Gain-up .................................................................36

Fade In and Fade Out...........................................37

Quick Return .........................................................38

Edit Search............................................................39

Still Recording on Tape .........................................39

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ...........................40

Wide Mode............................................................41

Power Save Mode .................................................42

Self Recording ......................................................43

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode .....45

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

Windbreak .............................................................47

Playback

Using the Remote Control (Not Supplied) ............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

Stretch Playback ...................................................53

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Manual Focus .......................................................54

Returning to Auto Focus .......................................55

Displaying the Manual Setting Screen ..................55

Adjusting White Balance .......................................56

Manual Iris ............................................................58

Manual Gain..........................................................59

Setting the Shutter Speed .....................................60

Tips on Manual Settings .......................................61

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode.............61

Scene Menu (Program AE) ...................................62

Digital Picture Effects ............................................63

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Contents

Playback

Advanced Features

Using the Time Code ............................................64

Editing ...................................................................65

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ..............66

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode.....................67

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

Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera

Features

Card Recording ....................................................70

Selecting the Picture Quality .................................71

Recording with the Self-timer ................................72

Formatting a Card .................................................74

Setting the File Numbering Method ......................75

Playback

Card Playback ......................................................76

Delete Protection...................................................77

Deleting Stored Images ........................................78

Print Order.............................................................80

Direct Print ............................................................82

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ...............83

Installing the USB Driver ...................................84

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

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

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

Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ......91

Demonstration Mode ............................................92

Useful Information .................................................93

Troubleshooting ....................................................99

Specifications .....................................................103

On-screen Display Index ....................................104

Index ...................................................................108

Appendix

Note:

• Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully. (See pages 99–

102.)

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L227

Audio/video/S-video

cable

AC adapter

Power cord

CR1216 type

lithium battery

for camcorder

Lens cap

8 MB SD Memory Card

CD-ROM

USB cable

Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L227

External battery with

hand strap

BT-LCA1

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Precautions

• Always respect prohibitions or restric-

tions on the use of electronic equipment

on commercial flights or in other sensi-

tive areas.

• 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 xii).

• Be aware of the temperature and humid-

ity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to

L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative hu-

midity. Do not store the unit in an

unventilated car in the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near

• 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.

strong heat

sources; this can

result in severe

damage to the unit

casing and cir-

cuitry.

• Do not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the

camcorder lens, whether or not recording

is in progress, as it may damage the CCD

sensor. Be particularly careful when re-

cording outside.

• 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-

• Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or

other magnetic sources

may adversely affect re-

corded images.

dew to form on the

lenses. Be sure to

• Using the camcorder near a broad-

casting station or other powerful trans-

mission source may cause buzzing or

picture deterioration.

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

• 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.

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.).

• 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.

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For example, when bringing the

camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in

a plastic bag.

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.

Plastic bag

Dew is likely to form in the following

circumstances:

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air tem-

perature inside it reaches the tempera-

ture of the room.

—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

• “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.

blowing from an air

conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a

humid room.

• How to prevent trouble.

When using the camcorder in a place

where dew is likely to form, allow the

camcorder and the video tape to

acclimatise to the surroundings for about

one hour.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,

leave the cassette compartment open,

and wait for a few hours to allow the

camcorder to acclimatise to the

surrounding temperature.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be

sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to

the tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take

10 to 15 minutes before the dew

warning feature engages.

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Precautions

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer-

cially Available)

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become

clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating

particles),

Available mode:

Tape Playback

Mosaic noise

Striped noise

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.

• mosaic-like noise appears on the

playback picture. (See illustrations above.)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen

becomes blue.

Causes of video head clogging

• High-temperature and high-humidity

environment

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode.

• The video head cleaning screen

appears.

• Dew formation

3 Press m on the Operation button to

begin video head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during

cleaning.

CLEAN I NG

NOW CLE AN I NG

S T A R T

S T OP

If the video heads become clogged, the

v indicator appears on the screen. Contact

your SHARP dealer for further advice or

refer to page 99 “Troubleshooting”.

• After about 20 seconds, video head

cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.

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Operation References

Part Names

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

parentheses.

Front view

Operation button (p. 32)

Zoom lens

DISPLAY/MODE SET button (p. 32)/

LCD LAMP button (p. 25)

Stereo microphone

MENU button (p. 33)

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Operation References

Left view

USB terminal (p. 85)

Earphones jack

(p. 28)

LCD monitor

(p. 20)

DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9)

AV terminal

(pp. 31, 65)

Terminal cover

(pp. 28, 31, 65, 66, 85)

DV terminal (p. 66)

Lithium battery cover (p. 12)

Dioptre adjustment dial (p. 19)

Tripod socket*

Battery release (pp. 7, 12)

* When attaching a tripod

with a guide pin, do not

attach the pin to the bottom

of the camcorder.

Card slot cover (p. 11)

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Right view

Power Zoom Wide angle/

PHOTO button Telephoto control (p. 24)/

(pp. 39, 52, 70) VOLume control (p. 30)

Window cleaning cover

(p. 97)

Viewfinder (pp. 18, 19)

Media Selection

switch (V Tape

mode/u Card

mode selection

switch) (p. 22)

STANDBY indicator

(p. 25)

STANDBY button

(p. 25)

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

(pp. 8, 9, 23)

Speaker

Record Start/Stop button (p. 23)

Power switch (v Camera

Hand strap (p. 17)

Recording mode/w Playback

mode select switch) (p. 22)

Cassette holder (p. 10)

Cassette compartment

door release (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door (p. 10)

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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).

I NSERT

CASSE TTE.

The video cassette is defective and should be

removed (see page 10).

E J ECT THE

CASSE TTE.

E J ECT THE

CASSE TTE.

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette

has been slid to the record-protect position,

preventing recording (see page 94).

CASSE TTE NOT

RECORDABLE.

PROTECT. TAB

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new

cassette (see page 10).

THE TAPE

TAPE END

ENDS SOON.

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a

new cassette (see page 10).

CHANGE THE

CASSE TTE.

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with

a fully charged battery pack (see pages 6 and

7).

BAT TERY I S

TOO LOW.

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a

few hours for the dew to dry away (see page xi).

About 10 seconds after this warning appears,

the camcorder automatically turns off.

DEW

The video heads are clogged and should be

cleaned (see page xii).

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.

LAMP

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, 87).

USB

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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).

MEMORY CARD

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

Delete unnecessary images (see page 78) or replace the card with

a new one (see page 11).

MEMORY CARD

FULL

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

recognize.

NO DATA ON

MEMORY CARD

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 74)*.

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the

card (see page 74)*.

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

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

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection

setting (see page 77).

DATA

PROTECTED

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the

card to use it with this camcorder (see page 74)*.

MEMORY CARD

READ ERROR

The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or

data on the card. Replace the card (see page 11) or format the

card (see page 74)*.

CANNOT

STORE DATA

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

Card Recording mode. Press the PHOTO button (see page 70).

PL EASE USE

PHOTO BUT TON

MAX I MUM

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

9 99 IMAGES

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

9999. Set FILE NO. menu item to “RESET” (see page 75), then

format the card (see page 74)* or replace the card with a new one

(see page 11).

MAX I MUM

F I L E NUMBER

* Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images. Be sure to

backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card.

Note:

• N indicates a flashing display.

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Preparation

Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow with the “m” mark facing

out.

Attaching and

Removing the Battery

Pack

Attaching

Power switch

“m” mark

Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

Push the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

90°

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Notes:

Removing

• 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.

Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF, then open the LCD

monitor to a 90° angle to the

camcorder body.

• 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.

90°

• 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-L227 battery

packs with this camcorder. Use of other

batteries may create a risk of fire or

explosion.

Slide the battery release in the

direction of the arrow.

• Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure

the battery pack is properly attached to the

camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be

damaged.

Battery release

Take the battery pack out.

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Preparation

Charging time and maximum

continuous recording and playback

times in Tape modes

Charging the Battery

Pack

Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFF.

Max.

continuous

playback time

on LCD

continuous

recording time

Charging

time

Battery

pack

LCD

Connect the supplied power cord to

the AC power socket on the AC

adapter, and insert the AC plug into a

power outlet.

closed open

BT-L227

120

145

125

• The chart specifies the approximate times in

minutes.

AC power socket

Notes:

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and

30°C.The battery pack may not charge

properly at temperatures too low or too

high.

• The battery pack and AC adapter become

warm during charging.This is not a

malfunction.

• Using the zoom (see page 24) 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.

To power

outlet

Insert the DC plug into the DC IN

jack of the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator lights up red.

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

• The charging time and recording time may

vary depending on the ambient tempera-

ture and the condition of the battery pack.

• See pages 96 and 97 for more information on

using the battery pack.

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L227 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.

DC IN jack

DC plug

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator turns off when the battery is

charged.

Remove the DC plug from the DC IN

jack, then remove the AC adapter

from the power outlet.

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Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v or w.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator lights up green.

Powering the

Camcorder from an

AC Outlet

Notes:

You can also power the camcorder from a

power outlet by using the supplied AC

adapter.

• BEFORE REMOVINGTHE 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.

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.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the

camcorder if you will not use the camcorder

for a long period of time.

Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

Connect the supplied power cord to

the AC power socket on the AC

adapter, and insert the AC plug into a

power outlet.

AC power socket

To power

outlet

Insert the DC plug into the DC IN

jack of the camcorder.

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

DC IN jack

DC plug

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Preparation

Wait for the cassette holder to fully

retract. Close the compartment door

by pressing its centre until it clicks

into place.

Inserting and

Removing a Cassette

Inserting

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.

Cassette compartment door release

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.

Insert a commercially available Mini

DV cassette fully with the window

facing outwards, and with the erasure

protect tab facing upwards.

• 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.

Erasure protect tab

V E S A

• 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 pages 93 and 94 for more information on

the video cassette tapes intended for use

with this camcorder.

Press the “PUSH” mark gently until

the cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts

automatically.

“PUSH” mark

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Removing

Inserting and

Removing a Card

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card

and release slowly (1). Then pull the card

straight out (2) as shown below.

You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)

or a MultiMediaCard (commercially

available) for storing still images.

Inserting

Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

Open the card slot cover.

Card slot cover

Notes:

• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the

MultiMediaCard (see page 95).

• The supplied card is preformatted for

immediate use.

• See page 95 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.

Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in fully.

• 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.

Write-protect

switch

Label

Clipped corner

Close the card slot cover securely.

Back view

Unlocked position

Locked position

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Preparation

Insert the smaller lithium battery into

the compartment with the H side of

the battery facing out.

Installing the Lithium

Batteries

Installing the Memory Battery

CR1216 type

lithium battery

The supplied CR1216 type lithium battery is

used to store the memory of the date and

time settings.

Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

Close the lithium battery cover firmly

until it clicks into place.

Slide the battery release in the

direction of the arrow, then take the

battery pack out.

Removing the Memory

Battery

Perform steps 1 to 4 above,

then lift out the battery by

using a pointed object such

as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

Battery release

Pull out the lithium battery cover in

the direction of the arrow.

Lithium

battery cover

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Notes on the Use of the Lithium

Battery

Installing the Battery to

Remote Control

(Not supplied)

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if

battery is incorrectly replaced. For

camcorder, replace only with same or

equivalent type CR1216, for remote

control unit, replace only with same or

equivalent type CR2032, both recom-

mended by the equipment manufac-

turer.

X KEEP THIS BATTERY

AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWAL-

LOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN

IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY

TREATMENT.

The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA)

is not supplied with this camcorder.

Contact the nearest SHARP service

centre or your dealer for purchasing as

specified part.

The CR2032 type lithium battery is used

to power the remote control unit.

Insert a pointed object such as the

tip of a ballpoint pen to open the

battery holder.

Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE

IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH

POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT

RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR

DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble,

or heat the lithium battery.

• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the

battery compartment clean, and then insert a

new battery.

• The lithium batteries will last about one year

under normal usage.

Place the larger lithium battery on

the battery holder with the H side

facing down.

CR2032 type lithium battery

Close the battery holder until it

clicks.

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Preparation

Press the centre of the Operation

button.

Setting the Date and

Time

Available modes:

All modes

Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2005

(2. 6. 2005) and the time to 10:30 am

(10:30).

Press m or l to select “2” (day),

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Operation button

SE TT I NG

2. 1. 20 0 4

0 0 0

Press m or l to select “6” (month),

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Power switch

MENU button

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 4

Note:

0 0 0

• Before performing the steps below, make

sure that the CR1216 type lithium battery has

been installed (see page 12).

Press m or l to select “2005” (year),

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 5

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v or

0 0 0

Press m or l to select “10” (hour),

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Lock button

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

SE TT I NG

2. 6. 20 0 5

10 0 0

O T H E RS

POWER SAV E OF F

T I ME CODE

T C OUT

OF F

2 4 H

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P. DA T E T I ME

S E T T I NG

1. 1. 2 0 0 4

0 : 0 0

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Press m or l to select “30” (minute),

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Changing to the 12-hour

Time Mode

After performing step 8 above, press

l or m to select “12H/24H”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

SE TT I NG

RETURN

2. 6. 2 0 0 5

1 0 3 0 0 0

• The internal clock now starts

O T H E RS

operating with the seconds display.

PO E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OUT

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

2 4 H

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P. 1 2 H

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

Note:

• If the date and time have been set, the

SETTING 1 screen (T) appears in step 2.

Select “SETTING” in the OTHERS 2 screen

(~) using the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “12H”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

12H 24H

12H

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:

• The date and time, once set, are internally

recorded even when not displayed on the

screen.

• The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within 5 minutes.

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Preparation

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.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand

strap as shown below.

Fastener

When attaching or removing the lens cap,

grasp the indents on both sides of the cap.

Note:

• Always attach the lens cap over the lens

when not using the camcorder.

Indents

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Using the Grip

Adjusting the Hand

Strap

Rotate the grip 135° forward or 105°

downward so that you can record images

easily from high or low angle (see page 21).

Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip

strap (2).

135°

Grip strap

Hand strap flap

Loosen the grip strap, pass your right

hand through the hand strap, and put

your thumb close to the Record Start/

Stop button and your index finger on

the Power Zoom control. Then, pull

the grip strap tight until it fits snugly.

105°

Note:

• The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is

attached.

Seal the Velcro^®fasteners of the grip

strap and the hand strap flap.

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Preparation

Detaching the Lens

Hood

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the

electronic viewfinder. You can also watch

playback through the viewfinder.

Before using a commercially available

conversion lens, detach the lens hood as

shown below.

Viewfinder

Power switch

Pull out the viewfinder completely.

Note:

• You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or

lens cap to a conversion lens.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v or

Lock button

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Closing the viewfinder

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your

eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder

or the characters on the on-screen display

is not clear.

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Pull out the viewfinder completely.

Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the dioptre adjustment dial until

the indicators in the viewfinder are

clearly visible.

Notes:

• Do not use excessive force when moving

the viewfinder.

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the

viewfinder.

Dioptre adjustment dial

• 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 43).

• You can adjust the settings on the MENU

screen through the viewfinder by using the

Operation button (see page 32 for use of the

Operation button).

Note:

• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 97.

• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

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Preparation

• You can also fold the LCD monitor

into the camcorder with the screen

facing out for watching playback on

the monitor.

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.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v or

Power switch

LCD monitor

• A picture displays on

Lock button

the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

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 it

into the camcorder into place.

90°

Notes:

Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle

that allow easy viewing of the on-

screen picture.

• The LCD monitor rotates 270°

vertically.

• 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.

180°

• 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°

• When carrying the camcorder in a bag, for

example, close the LCD monitor with the

screen facing in.

Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD

monitor vertically until the monitor is

completely opened.

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Tips on Recording

Positions

To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright

posture and steady hands to prevent a shaky image.

Holding the camcorder

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

for support.

Basic posture

Shooting from a high angle

Place the viewfinder

Turn the LCD

eyecup firmly against

monitor so that the

your eye.

screen faces

downward.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

Shooting from a low angle

Turn the LCD

monitor so that the

screen faces

upward.

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Note:

• Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on

the audio track.

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Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

Media Selection

switch

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a

video camera for recording and playing back images

on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and

playing back still images on cards. One of the following

camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any

operation.

Power switch

Camcorder modes

Tape Camera mode

Tape Playback mode

For recording motion and still images on

a tape.

For playing back or editing motion and still

images recorded on a tape.

Set the Media

Selection switch to V.

Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

Lock button

Card Camera mode

Card Playback mode

For recording still images on a card.

For playing back still images recorded on

a card.

Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to v.

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

Lock button

Notes:

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

• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording

or playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or card.

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Press the Record Start/Stop button to

begin recording.

Easy Camera

Recording on Tape in

Full Auto Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

REC

• Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 6 through

21 to prepare your camcorder for

recording.

Note:

• Before recording an important scene,

please perform the recording test, then

playback to check if the scene was

recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a

commercially available cleaning tape to

clean the video heads (see page xii).

Media Selection switch

Maximum continuous recording and

actual recording times in Tape

Camera mode

Power switch

Max. continuous

recording time

Actual

recording time

Record Start/Stop button

Battery

pack

Remove the lens cap.

LCD

open

LCD

closed

open

Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

145

BT-L227

125

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).

• The chart specifies the approximate times in

minutes.

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 24) 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.

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

P AU SE

AU TO

Lock button

Note:

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

set the camcorder to Full Auto mode

(see page 61).

(Continued on the next page)

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Zooming

To pause recording

Press the Record Start/Stop button again.

Recording pauses, and the camcorder

enters Recording Standby mode.

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Zooming allows you to move visually closer

to or further from a subject without physi-

cally changing your position.

When using the optical zoom, you can

enlarge the subject up to 10K.

PAUSE

Zooming in (when you want to centre

attention on the subject)

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without

pressing the Lock button.

Zooming out (when you want to include

the surroundings)

Remaining in Recording Standby

mode for 5 minutes

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).

If the camcorder remains in Recording

Standby mode over 5 minutes in Tape

Camera mode, the camcorder automatically

enters stop mode to protect the tape from

damage.

— To resume Recording Standby mode from

stop mode, press the STANDBY button (see

page 25).

— To resume recording from stop mode

directly, press the Record Start/Stop button.

However, it may need several seconds to

resume recording after pressing the Record

Start/Stop button.

Power Zoom

ZOOM

control

Zoom range indicator

• The zoom range indicator shows you the

current zoom setting.

• The zoom speed depends on how far you

push the Power Zoom control.

Notes:

• The camcorder is unable to focus when

zooming in on subjects closer than 1.5 m.

• See page 34 for how to use the digital zoom.

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• The camcorder will enter stop mode

automatically 5 minutes after setting Power

Standby mode if it remains in Recording

Standby mode after cancelling Power

Standby mode.

Power Standby Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

— When Power Standby mode, for example,

is cancelled after 3 minutes, the

camcorder will enter stop mode if

recording is not started within 2 minutes.

Power Standby mode allows you to prevent

accidental recording by locking all

operations except cancelling the mode.

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.

STANDBY button

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.

STANDBY indicator

LCD LAMP button

Hold down the LCD LAMP button for

more than 2 seconds to turn off the

backlight.

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.

• H will flash for 2 seconds, then lights up.

To turn on the backlight

Notes:

Hold down the LCD LAMP button for

more than 2 seconds.

• Power Standby will cancel and the STANDBY

indicator will turn off in these situations below:

— When the camcorder remains in Power

Standby mode for more than 5 minutes

— When the camcorder is set to Card

Camera, Tape Playback or Card Playback

mode

Note:

• The backlight off mode will cancel when you

close the LCD monitor.

— When removing the battery pack

— When removing a cassette

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Auto Focus

Remaining Recording

Time Display

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Available mode:

Tape 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 centre of the scene. Always

keep the subject in the centre of the scene.

When the camcorder is recording in Tape

Camera mode, an on-screen indicator

displays the approximate remaining tape

time in minutes.

Notes:

• If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the

focus area will expand and the subject

nearest the centre will be focused on.

• Auto Focus may not work in the situations

described on page 54. In these situations,

use the manual focus function.

• The camcorder may not be able to focus

correctly if the subject is closer than

approximately 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.

Remaining

recording time

indicator

3 0 min

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

Record 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.)

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

1.5 m of the camcorder, do not zoom in on

it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing

the Power Zoom control to the W side, and

then move the camcorder closer to the

subject until you obtain the desired angle of

view. The camcorder will automatically

focus on the subject when the lens is set for

the widest angle.

When the remaining recording time reaches

1 minute, a warning indicator will appear.

Prepare a new cassette.

Approx. remaining

Warning indicator

time

THE TAPE

ENDS SOON.

Less than 1 min.

TAPE END

Note:

• When you are recording a macro shot, be

sure that the subject receives sufficient

illumination.

CHANGE THE

CASSE TTE.

The tape has reached

the end.

TAPE END

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Remaining Battery

Power Display

Information Display

for Battery Usage

Available modes:

All modes

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

When the camcorder operates with the

battery pack, the battery usage indicator

appears beside the remaining battery

battery power becomes very low, a warning power indicator.

indicator appears. Replace the battery

pack.

Battery usage indicator for

the battery pack attached

to the camcorder

Battery usage indicator for the

optional external battery with

hand strap BT-LCA1

When both indicators appear, the

camcorder consumes power from both

battery packs.

When one indicator appears, it consumes

power from the indicated battery pack.

(Green)

Remaining

battery power

(Green)

indicator

(Red)

BAT TERY I S

Warning

indicator

TOO LOW.

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.

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Using Earphones

(Commercially

Available)

Adjusting the Phones

Volume

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Tape Playback

You can adjust the phones volume if sound

through the earphones is difficult to hear.

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.

Set the Media Selection switch to V,

then hold down the Lock button and

set the Power switch to v (see page

22).

Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the

earphones jack on the camcorder as shown

below.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

S E T T I NG

D I S

bit

AUD I O MODE 1 2

Earphones jack

O F F

I ND

–

PHONE S VOL

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “PHONES

VOL” , then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Press j or k to adjust to the desired

volume level, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

Notes:

• Before connecting stereo earphones, turn the

camcorder volume down to the lowest

setting.

–

PHONE S VOL

Decrease

Increase

• The built-in speaker automatically turns off

when stereo earphones are connected to the

earphones jack.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• During playback, you can use the Volume

control to adjust the earphones (see page

30).

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Basic Operations

Playback

To stop playback

Tape Playback

Press l.

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.

Media Selection

switch

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without

pressing the Lock button.

Notes:

• The tape automatically rewinds when

playback reaches the end of the tape.

• When selecting “5 MIN” or “10 MIN” in power

save mode and remaining in stop mode

without any operation for 5 or 10 minutes, the

camcorder will turn off automatically.

Power switch

Operation button

Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

Watching the playback in

the viewfinder

Hold down the Lock

button and set the

Power switch to w.

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.

Lock button

Press j (or k) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the

tape to the desired point.

Press m to begin playback.

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Basic Operations

Playback

Volume Control

Video Search

Available mode:

Tape Playback

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.

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

During Tape Playback, press k (or

j) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards

(or reverses).

When you find the scene, press m to

return to normal playback.

Volume

control

VOLUME

Searching for a Scene Far

from the Current Tape Posi-

tion

Decrease

Increase

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.

Still

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The still function allows you to pause in

Tape Playback mode.

If the scene is still rather far from the

current tape position, release the

Operation button to normal fast

forward (or rewind).

During Tape Playback, press m on the

Operation button.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you

find the scene.

Press m to begin normal playback.

To return to normal playback, press m

Notes:

again.

• The sound is off during search.

• You may experience picture noise during

search. This is not a malfunction.

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.

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Note:

Watching Playback

on a TV

• 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.

Available modes:

Tape Playback, Card Playback

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to

allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

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.)

Open the terminal cover on the

camcorder (see page 2).

Set the Power switch on the

camcorder to w, and begin playback

(see page 29).

Terminal cover

Notes:

• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART

connector, use a commercially available

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion

connector.

Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video/

S-video cable, as shown.

TV or VCR

21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector

VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R

AV-IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio R

Audio L

Video

• If your TV or VCR has only one audio input

jack, use the white plug for the audio

connection on the TV or VCR.

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

• 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.

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass

the chroma (colour) and luminance

(brightness) components of video signals.

They serve to improve the picture quality in

both recording and playback.

To AV

terminal

The arrow shows the signal flow.

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Using the Mode Screens

Control Buttons

Operation button

In the mode screens, you can adjust the

camcorder settings by using the Operation

button.

Media Selection switch

Set to the desired camcorder mode

by using the Media Selection switch

and the Power switch (see page 22).

• See pages 104 to 107 for the mode

items you can select in each

camcorder mode.

Power switch

• Steps 2 to 4 show how to change the

SCENE MENU setting in Tape

Camera mode.

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

Operation button

Use the Operation button to select and set

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button until the mode screen appears.

the desired setting.

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

Each time you press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button, the screen changes as shown

below.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select the desired mode

item (SCENE MENU), then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Information

display on

P AU SE

Example

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / GA I N

F AD E

SC EN E

E NU OF F

2 . 6 . 2 0 0 5

AU TO

3 0min

1 0 : 3 0

Press l or m to select the desired

mode setting (DUSK), then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Mode screen

P AU SE

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

Example

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / GA I N

F AD E

AU TO

3 0min

S E L E C T

S E T

S C E N E

E NU DUS K

Information

display off

P AU SE

To turn off the mode screen

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button.

Note:

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• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

Press l or m to select the desired

menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press

the centre of the Operation button.

Example

Using the Menu Screens

Use the menu screens to adjust the various

camcorder settings.

Operation button

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

Media Selection switch

I D E MODE

OF F

4 0

7 0 0

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D

RE T URN

• You can press k, instead of the

centre of the Operation button.

Power switch

MENU button

Press l or m to select the desired

menu setting (40), then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Set to the desired camcorder mode

by using the Media Selection switch

and the Power switch (see page 22).

• See pages 104 to 107 for the menu

items you can select in each

DGTL ZOOM 4 0

• You can press j, instead of the

centre of the Operation button.

• To adjust another menu item, press

l or m to select “RETURN” and

press the centre of the Operation

button, then perform steps 3 to 5.

camcorder mode.

• Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the

DGTL ZOOM menu setting in Tape

Camera mode.

Press the MENU button to display the

To turn off the menu screen

Example

menu screen.

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

I D E MODE

Press the MENU button.

S T AR T

OF F

Notes:

OF F

DGT L Z OOM

• 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.

T A PE S P E E D S P

RE T URN

Note:

• The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within 5 minutes.

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

• The menu screen does not appear

during recording.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select the desired menu

screen (T), then press the centre of

the Operation button.

Example

S E T T I NG

S T AR T

OF F

QK . R E T URN

I D E MODE

OF F

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D S P

RE T URN

• You can press k, instead of the

centre of Operation button.

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Camera Recording

The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed

during digital zooming.

Setting the Digital

Zoom

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can select three different zoom ranges:

1–10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital

zoom) or 10–700K (digital zoom). The

digital zoom allows you to record powerful

close-up pictures with the same operation

as normal zooming.

Power Zoom

ZOOM 25

control

Notes:

Digital zoom indicator

• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical

zoom giving a combined maximum zoom

range of 1–700K.

• As the image is enlarged digitally, the

picture quality decreases when higher

digital zoom settings are used.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select T, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “DGTL

ZOOM”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

I D E MODE

OF F

4 0

7 0 0

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D

RE T URN

Press l or m to select “40” or “700”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

DGTL ZOOM 4 0

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

Backlight

button to turn off the mode screen.

• “x” appears when on-screen

indicators are turned on, indicating that

the backlight compensation is now

working.

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 brighten the entire screen.

P AU SE

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

AU TO

3 0min

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

To cancel the backlight compensa-

tion function

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “BLC/GAIN”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Press l or m to select “ON x”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

BLC / GA I N

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Camera Recording

To cancel the gain-up function

Gain-up

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

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.

• Fine brightness adjustments are possible

when using manual iris (see page 58).

• The e indicator will disappear and

Gain-up mode will cancel if you aim the

camcorder in a bright location.

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.

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

Press l or m on the Operation button

to select “BLC/GAIN”, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “ON e”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

BLC / GA I N

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

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.

P AU SE

AU T O

3 0min

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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button until on-screen indicators

appear.

Fade In and Fade Out

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Press the Record Start/Stop button to

begin recording.

• The picture turns white, and the

image and sound fade in.

The fade function allows you to gradually

bring the image and sound in or out at the

beginning or end of a scene for creating

scene transitions. This is especially effective

in creating a dramatic change in scenery.

Operation button

REC

F A D E I N

AU TO

3 0min

Press the Record Start/Stop button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

Record Start/Stop

button

• The image and sound fade out as the

picture gradually turns white. The

camcorder then returns to Recording

Standby mode.

DISPLAY/MODE

SET button

Fade in

RREECC

F A D E OUT

Fade out

AU TO

2 7min

Using

To cancel Fade mode

In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

To use Fade Out only

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FADE”, then press

the centre of the Operation button.

During camera recording in Tape

Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/

MODE SET button until the mode

screen appears.

F OCUS

Perform steps 2 and 3 in “Using”.

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / GA I N

F AD E

OF F

Press the Record Start/Stop button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Note:

• Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade

Out.

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Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “START”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Quick Return

Available mode:

• “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape

begins fast forwarding or rewinding

to the end of the last recorded scene.

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.

SE ARCH

Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

• When the tape reaches the end of

the last recorded scene, “FINISHED”

is displayed, and the camcorder

enters Recording Standby mode.

In Recording Standby mode, press

the MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select T, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Notes:

• To cancel the quick return function while

“SEARCH” is flashing, press the centre 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.

• When the camcorder remains in Recording

Standby mode for more than 5 minutes and

enters stop mode, quick return will not work.

Press l or m to select “QK.

RETURN”, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

S T AR T

S T OP

I D E MODE

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D

RE T URN

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Still Recording on

Tape

Edit Search

Available mode:

Tape Camera

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.

You can record continuous still images of

subjects.

Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

In Recording Standby

mode, press the PHOTO

button fully.

• A still image of the

subject is displayed.

Operation button

Press the Record Start/

Stop button.

• The still image of the

subject will be recorded.

• During still recording,

“RECORDED ON TAPE”

appears on the screen.

Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

In Recording

Standby mode,

press and hold

down j (reverse

edit search) or k

(forward edit

search) on the

Operation button.

To pause recording

Press the Record Start/Stop button.

To cancel the still image

Press the PHOTO button fully.

Notes:

When you find the point where you

want to begin recording, release the

button.

• 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.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• Forward edit search is performed at the same

speed as normal playback, and reverse edit

search at 6.5 times the normal playback.

• You may experience picture noise during

reverse edit search.

• When the camcorder remains in Recording

Standby mode for more than 5 minutes and

enters stop mode, edit search will not work.

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Camera Recording

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The DIS indicator only appears when

the on-screen indicators are turned

Digital Image

Stabilization (DIS)

Available mode:

Tape Camera

on.

DIS indicator

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function

allows you to stabilize the image by

electronically compensating for relatively

minor image shaking that is often annoying

in close-up shots.

P AU SE

To cancel DIS function

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The z

indicator will disappear.

Notes:

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

• 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.

Press l or m to select “DIS”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

S E T T I NG

D I S

AUD I O MODE OF F

I ND

PHONE S VOL

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

DIS

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Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The picture is displayed with the top

and bottom portions masked.

Wide Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The wide screen function lets you record

scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie

shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of

the picture are masked with black bands to

produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

16:9.

IDE MODE

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To return to normal screen

Normal screen

Wide screen

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select T, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “WIDE

MODE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

I D E MODE

OF F

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D

RE T URN

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Camera Recording

To cancel the power save mode

Power Save Mode

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Available modes:

All modes

Notes:

• The camcorder will not turn off when

recording, playing back, AV or DV inputting or

connecting the USB cable.

• The camcorder will turn off prior to Power

Standby mode.

Power save mode will turn off the

camcorder automatically to save battery

power when the camcorder is not in use for

5 or 10 minutes.

Note:

• To resume recording or playback, set the

Power switch to OFF, then back to v or w.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Turn on the camcorder, then press

the MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select ~, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “POWER

SAVE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

OTH E RS

OF F

E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

M I N

1 0 M I N

Press l or m to select “5 MIN” or “10

MIN”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

E R SAVE

MI N

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Set the Media Selection switch to V

or u.

Self Recording

Normal self recording

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.

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.

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.

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°

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Camera Recording

Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body (1), and then

rotate it 180° vertically (2).

Self recording with reversed

grip

Available mode:

Tape Camera

90°

Rotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor

180° vertically so that you can record

yourself while holding the grip.

180°

Set the Media Selection switch to V.

Set the Power switch to v.

Begin recording.

Turn the camcorder downward as

shown below.

Notes:

• Do not rotate the monitor section to the self

recording position during recording or

playback.

• During self recording with reversed grip, 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 with reversed grip.

• 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 Record Start/Stop

button and the tripod socket face upward,

and the lens faces toward you. The I

indicator will appear.

Rotate the lens section 105° vertically

as shown below.

• 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.

105°

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Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The long play recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

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.

P ATUA SPEE

Long play recording mode indicator

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 4 above.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select T, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Notes on the use of LP

mode

3 Press l or m to select “TAPE

SPEED”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

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

Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP

mode.

• Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture

noise, audio interruptions or audio loss

may occur in the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not

designated for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode

under high temperature conditions is

played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with

the camcorder is played back on a Mini

DV player or camcorder from another

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.

S E T T I NG

QK . R E T URN

I D E MODE

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D S P

RE T URN

L P

Press l or m to select “LP”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

TAPE SPEED

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Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “16bit”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Selecting the 16-bit

Audio Recording

Mode

AUD I O MODE 1 6bit

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The 16-bit audio recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

The camcorder normally records audio in

the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-

quality audio recording, select the 16-bit

audio recording mode.

P ATUASPEE

16 bit

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

16-bit audio recording mode indicator

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

To return to 12-bit audio recording

mode

Press l or m to select “AUDIO

MODE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Select “12bit” in step 4 above.

Note:

• When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio

recordings, both the dubbed and original

sounds will be recorded in mono (see page

68).

S E T T I NG

D I S

1 2 bit

1 6 bit

AUD I O MODE

I ND

PHONE S VO L

RE TURN

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To cancel Windbreak

Windbreak

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Available mode:

Tape Camera

Note:

• Keep the windbreak function off during

normal recording. If left on, the recorded

audio may sound somewhat muffled when

played back.

The windbreak function allows you to

reduce annoying noise from strong winds

when recording.

In Tape Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “WIND”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

S E T T I NG

D I S

AUD I O MODE

I ND

OF F

PHONE S VO L ON

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

I ND

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Playback

Operating

Using the Remote

Control

(Not Supplied)

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor

of the camcorder, and press the control

buttons to operate.

Available modes:

All modes

The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) is

not supplied with this camcorder. Contact

the nearest SHARP service centre or your

dealer for purchasing as specified part.

Activating

Remote sensor

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Z, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

ZOOM (W/T) buttons

TAPE REC START/STOP button

CARD REC button

Press l or m to select “REMOTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

CARD PLAY/MULTI

button

SLOW button

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

FF button

OF F

RE TURN

PLAY/STILL button

Advance/reverse

buttons

Shift buttons

Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

VOLUME +/L

buttons

T/C (Time Code)

button

REMOTE

DATE button

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

STOP button

REW button

Notes:

• Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to

direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as

this may prevent the remote control from

operating properly.

• Be sure that there are no obstacles between

the remote control and the remote sensor.

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Press the MENU button until the date

(or date and time) appears.

Selecting the Date

and Time of

Recording Display

2 . 6 . 2 0 0 5

Available modes:

All modes

P L A Y

S T OP

R EW F F

Notes:

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 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 (not supplied) to display the

date (or date and time).

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select ~, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “DATE DISP.”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

O T H E RS

PO E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OUT

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P. DA T E T I ME

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

DA T E

OF F

Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

DATE D I SP. DATE

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Useful Features

Playback

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the mode screen.

Picture Effect

Playback

To cancel picture effect playback

Available modes:

Tape Playback, Card Playback

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

These picture effects let you play back

images with a more dramatic effect.

• 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 colour 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 colours of

the image are inverted.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

During Tape Playback (or Card

Playback), press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PIC. EFFECT”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

P I C . E F F E C T OF F

AUD I O DUB

S T R E T C H P B

Press l or m to select the desired

picture effect, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

P I C. E F FECT

B W

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Notes:

Rotate Playback

• 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.

• When you want to display the menu screen

during rotate playback, press the centre of

the Operation button.

• In rotate playback mode, you cannot perform

frame advance, slow, and picture effect

playback or copy an image from tape to

card.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This function allows you to play back

images rotated 180°.

In Tape Playback mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select V, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “ROTATE

PB”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

• Rotate playback indicator appears.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

ROT A T E P B

E X E C UT E

AUD I O

RE T URN

ROT A¹T E PB

AUDIO

Rotate playback indicator

Press m to begin rotate playback.

• The image is rotated 180° upside

down.

To cancel rotate playback

Press the centre of the Operation button

in step 4 above.

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Useful Features

Playback

Press the PHOTO button to copy the

image to the card.

• The S indicator flashes red while

the image is copied.

Copying an Image

from Tape to Card

Available mode:

Tape Playback

AUDIO

You can capture your favourite image frame

from a video tape recording and save it on

card.

Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette

and a card in the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode, then begin tape playback.

Press m on the Operation button at

the point where the desired image

appears.

• A still picture of the image appears.

AUDIO

Note:

• To cancel the still picture, press m

again.

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To cancel stretch playback

Stretch Playback

Press the centre of the Operation button

in step 3 above.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

Notes:

Stretch playback allows you to playback a

squeezed image with the wide screen feel

of a movie shown in a theatre. Useful when

you want to play back images recorded by

a camera other than this camcorder in wide

mode on a 4:3 TV.

• “Squeeze” is an image compression

technology. A 16:9 image is compressed and

recorded (squeeze recorded) as a 4:3 image.

• In stretch playback mode, you cannot

perform frame advance, slow, and picture

effect playback or copy an image from tape

to card.

• When outputting the stretch playback image

from the DV terminal, the original image

signal will be output.

Squeezed image

(4:3)

Stretch playback

(16:9)

• When performing stretch playback, the

normal recorded image (picture aspect ratio

4:3) will be stretched as shown below.

4:3 picture aspect

Stretch playback

ratio image

In Tape Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “STRETCH PB”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

P I C . E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

S T R E T C H P B

E X E CU T E

• Playback will stop after turning on

stretch playback.

Press m to begin stretch playback.

S T R E T²C H P B

AUDIO

CANC E L

P A U S E S T OP

R EW F F

• The picture displays with black

bands.

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Camera Recording

Operation button

Power Zoom control

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.

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Lack of contrast, e.g.

snow scene.

Subject is too dark.

Fast-moving subject.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FOCUS”, then press

the centre of the Operation button.

Background is too bright.

ANU A L S E T

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

Subject has horizontal

stripes.

Subject is being shot through a

dirty or wet window.

Adjust the Power Zoom control to

frame the subject as you desire.

Light reflects off the

subject.

Two subjects at different distances

overlap in the same scene.

Press l or m to focus on the

subject.

p: To focus on a closer subject

o: To focus on a more distant subject

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the mode screen.

• “MF” appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

Subjects at different distances

appear in the centre of the scene

at the same time.

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns.

Manual focus indicator

Fast-speed shutter being

used under fluorescent

lighting.

3 0min

Note:

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually

adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if

the focus setting screen is not displayed.

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Returning to Auto

Focus

Displaying the Manual

Setting Screen

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto

Focus mode with the operation below.

You can manually adjust these settings as

shown below in the manual setting screen.

• White Balance (see pages 56, 57)

• Manual Iris (see page 58)

• Manual Gain (see page 59)

• Shutter speed (see pages 60, 61)

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “AUTO FOCUS”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

ANU A L S E T

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS E X E CU T E

B L C / G A I N

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

• The FOCUS setting returns to Auto

Focus mode.

Note:

• You can return to Auto Focus mode

when you press j after selecting

“FOCUS”.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

AU T O

H I T E B A L.

I R I S

AU T O

GA I N

AU T O

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the mode screen.

Notes:

• Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not

share manual settings.

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

• “MANUAL SET” cannot be selected when a

scene setting is selected.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “WHITE

BAL.”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Adjusting White

Balance

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

F U L L AU T O

H I T E B A L. AU T O

I R I S

GA I N

The colour of the subject on the screen

looks different depending on lighting

conditions. Selecting a White Balance

setting that matches the lighting conditions.

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Press l or m to select a white

balance setting, then press the centre

of the Operation button.

Types

AUTO: Colouring adjusted automati-

cally for the current lighting condition.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

H I T E B A L. OUT DOOR

I R I S

GA I N

AU T O

LOCK MODE: Fix the setting to the

standard balance (White Balance

Lock).

SHU T . SP E E D AU T O

RE TURN

OUTDOOR: For recording outdoors on

a sunny day.

• When selecting “LOCK MODE”,

perform the steps in “Locking” on the

next page.

INDOOR: For recording indoors with

halogen lamps or incandescent

lighting.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

Selecting

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button (see page 55).

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To return to Auto White Balance

mode

Locking

Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in

“Selecting” on the previous page.

Press j in step 4 in “Selecting” on the

previous page or step 3 in “Locking” to

display “AUTO”.

2 Aim the lens at a white object.

• Adjust the distance of the object so

that the entire screen is white.

To return to Full Auto mode

White paper or white cloth

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see

page 61).

Note:

• White Balance setting cannot be used

when a scene setting is selected.

Press the centre of the Operation

button to set the white balance lock.

• “LOCK MODE” will change to

“LOCK” after pressing the centre 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 3.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Manual Iris

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

F U L L AU T O

H I T E B A L.

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.

AU T O

I R I S

GA I N

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Press l or m to select the desired

iris value, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Background is too bright and subject too

dark (backlit subject).

• Decrease the iris value to allow more light

through the lens.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

AU T O

H I T E B A L.

I R I S

GA I N

F 2 . 0

AU T O

SHU T . SP E E D AU T O

RE TURN

• The number shown is the selected

iris value. The adjustment range is 15

steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19

(least light).

Subject is too bright against background.

• Increase the iris value to allow less light

through the lens.

5 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

To return to Auto Iris mode

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Press j in step 4 above to display “AUTO”.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see

page 61).

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button (see page 55).

Note:

• Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

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Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Manual Gain

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

F U L L AU T O

H I T E B A L.

When recording in a dark or poorly

I R I S

GA I N

AU T O

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.

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Press l or m to select the desired

gain value, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

AU T O

H I T E B A L.

Example of use

I R I S

GA I N

AU T O

3 d B

Faithfully recording a dark scene

• Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the

light sensitivity).

SHU T . SP E E D AU T O

RE TURN

• The number shown is the selected

gain value. The adjustment range is 7

steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to

L18dB (highest sensitivity).

Background is too bright and subject is

too dark (backlit subject)

• Select a larger gain value (to increase the

light sensitivity).

Note: If you select a large gain value,

the image may appear grainy.

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button (see page 55).

To return to Auto Gain mode

Press j in step 4 above to display “AUTO”.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see

page 61).

Note:

• Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

Setting the Shutter

Speed

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

To return to Auto Shutter Speed

mode

The shutter speed is preset to auto mode,

which automatically selects the optimal

shutter speed for the ambient light.

However, depending on the subject or

situation, you may want to set the shutter

speed manually to create a high-quality

picture.

Press j in step 4 above to display “AUTO”.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see

page 61).

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Recommended Shutter

Speeds

The faster the shutter speed, the darker the

picture becomes. Select the most appropri-

ate shutter speed for the ambient light.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button (see page 55).

Recommended

Situation

shutter speed

Press l or m to select

“SHUT.SPEED”, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

• Recording sports action

1/10,000 sec.

in bright daylight.

• Recording in bright

1/1,000 sec.

daylight at a ski resort.

F U L L AU T O

H I T E B A L.

• Recording outdoor

sports on a partially

I R I S

GA I N

SHU T . SP E E D AU T O

RE TURN

cloudy day.

1/1,000 sec.

• Recording an outside

scene through a car

1/250 sec.

window (when you want

Press l or m to select the desired

shutter speed, then press the centre

of the Operation button.

to minimize blur caused

by the camera shaking).

• When you want to

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

AU T O

reduce the light by half.

1/120 sec.

H I T E B A L.

Use as a substitute for

an ND2 filter.

I R I S

GA I N

AU T O

SHU T . SP E E D 1 / 2 5 0

RE TURN

• Recording in a poorly-

illuminated location.

• When you want to

create artistic trailing

images of fast-moving

subjects.

1/25 sec.

1/12 sec.

• In Tape Camera mode, you can

select 18 speeds from 1/12 sec.

(“1/12”) to 1/10,000 sec. (“1/10000”).

• In Card Camera mode, you can

select 10 speeds from 1/12 sec.

(“1/12”) to 1/500 sec. (“1/500”).

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Tips on Using the Manual

Shutter Speed

Setting the

Camcorder to Full

Auto Mode

• Fast shutter speeds can be used with

the still recording functions (see pages

39 and 70) to record higher quality still

images of fast-moving subjects.

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

• If the on-screen picture flickers when

recording under fluorescent lighting,

you may be able to compensate by

setting the shutter speed to 1/120 sec.

You can set all the settings shown in the

screen to Full Auto mode in one operation.

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

Notes:

• Recording with a shutter speed faster than

1/50 sec. tends to darken the picture. Record

in bright locations when you use a fast shutter

speed.

• Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent

lighting will cause flickering in the picture and

possibly periodic colour shifts.

• When selecting 1/25 sec. or 1/12 sec. shutter

speed, you may get a shadow image behind

a subject that is moving around a lot.

• The Manual Shutter Speed setting cannot

be used when a scene setting is selected

or the e indicator appears.

• The shutter speed will be set to AUTO

when selecting “ON e” in gain-up

function.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button (see page 55).

F U L L AU T O

H I T E B A L. L OCK

I R I S

F 4 . 0

GA I N

E X E CUT E

3 d B

SHU T . SP E E D 1 / 5 0 0

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “FULL

AUTO”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

H I T E B A L.

Tips on Manual

Settings

I R I S

GA I N

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

When the mode or menu screen is off, press

and hold down the centre of the Operation

button until the screen shown as below

appears. You can set focus, white balance,

iris, gain and shutter speed manually.

F U L L AU T O

E X E CUT E

AU T O

H I T E B A L.

I R I S

AU T O

GA I N

AU T O

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

F U L L AU T O

FO CUS

E X E CUT E

AU T O

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the MANUAL SET

screen.

H I T E B A L.

AU T O

I R I S

AU T O

GA I N

AU T O

SHU T . SP E E D

RE TURN

Note:

• You cannot select “FULL AUTO” when no

manual settings are currently in use.

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Scene Menu

(Program AE)

In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE

SET button until the mode screen

appears.

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.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SCENE MENU”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / GA I N

F A DE

SC E NE ME NU OF F

Types

SPORT (A): When you want to record

a fast-moving subject.

Press l or m to select the scene

setting that best fits the recording

situation, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

• The selected scene setting displays

on the mode screen.

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.

SCENE MENU

DUSK

NIGHT LUMI (D): When you want to

record fireworks or an illuminated

object in the dark.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the mode screen.

• The selected scene setting indicator

displays when the on-screen

SLOW SHUT. (E): When you want to

record an object in a dim place and

make it emerge brightly.

indicators are turned on.

T A P EP AU SE

Scene setting indicator

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.

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In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Digital Picture

Effects

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PIC.EFFECT”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Available mode:

Tape Camera

These digital picture effects let you record

the subject with a more dramatic effect.

B L C / GA I N

F AD E

Types

SC EN E

E NU

B/W: To record in black-and-white.

P I C . E F F E C T OF F

SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar

to that of an old photograph.

Press l or m to select the desired

digital picture effect, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

SOLARI: To record with enhanced

contrast, creating an unique artistic

image.

NEGA: To record a picture whose

blacks and whites of the image are

reversed and colours of the image are

inverted.

P I C. EFFECT

B W

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the mode screen.

To cancel the digital picture effect

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Note:

• Digital picture effects will not work when a

still image is displayed.

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Playback

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Using the Time Code

• The time code appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Tape Playback

The time code shows the hour, minute and

second of recording, and the frame number

(1 frame = approx. 1/25 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

T C 0 : 1 0 : 2 0

AUDIO

Time code

To turn off the time code

Playback and Tape Camera modes.

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Notes:

Display format

• When the tape reaches an unrecorded

section, the time code returns to zero (TC

0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code

cannot be changed.

• You can also press the T/C button on the

remote control (not supplied) to display the

time code.

TC 0 10 20 20

Frame number*

Second

Minute

* Displayed during still

playback.

Hour

Displaying the time code on

a TV during playback

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Playback mode.

In Tape Playback mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

During playback or camera recording

in Tape mode, press the MENU

button to display the menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select ~, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select ~, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “TC OUT”,

then press the centre of the Opera-

tion button.

Press l or m to select “TIME

CODE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

OTH E RS

PO E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

OTH E_WRS

OF F

PO E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

OF F

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DA T E D I S P.

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Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

RE TURN

Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

TC OUT

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

T IME CODE ON

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• 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.

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.

• If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you

do not need to connect the yellow video plug.

Cutting Unwanted Se-

quences

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 64). Then,

rewind the tape to before the

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the

supplied audio/video/S-video cable, as

shown.

Recording (VCR)

beginning of the portion that you wish

to keep.

VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R

S-VIDEO

AV-IN

Load a video cassette into the

recording VCR.

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Press m on the camcorder to begin

playback, then press the Record

button on the VCR to begin recording.

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Press the Pause/Still button on the

VCR to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of

the sequence to be cut.

Playback

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 AV

terminal

The arrow shows the signal flow.

To stop editing

Notes:

• If your VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART

connector, use a commercially available

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion

connector.

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.

21-pin Euro-SCART on VCR

• 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

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART

conversion connector

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

Audio R

Audio L

Video

editing (see page 64).

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Advanced Features

Playback

To Record to Video Equip-

ment

Editing with the DV

Terminal (IEEE1394)

See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on

page 65 using the video equipment as the

recording source.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

Notes:

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.

• Make sure that the video equipment to which

you are recording can input dubbing signals

via the DV terminal.

• 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. This “i.LINK” mark is a

trademark of Sony Corporation.

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to video equipment

with a DV terminal using a commercially

available DV cable.

To DV

Video equipment

terminal

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

DV cable (commercially available)

To DV

terminal

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Note:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal

cover.

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Press l or m on the Operation

button to select V, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Selecting the Audio

Playback Mode

Press l or m to select “AUDIO”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can select any of the following audio

playback modes.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

ROT A T E P B

AUD I O

RE T URN

Audio 1H2

• 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1

and Audio 2 channels)

• 16-bit recording in stereo (left and

right channels)

Audio 1

Press l or m to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

• 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 2

AUD I O

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The selected audio playback mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

Playback a Mini DV cassette with

dubbed audio.

AUDIO

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Audio playback mode indicator

Note:

• The audio playback mode indicator,

“AUDIO”, displays in different colours

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.

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Advanced Features

Playback

Audio Recording

Audio Dubbing

Feature

In normal recording mode

12-bit audio recording

Available mode:

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: No audio

Tape Playback

You can add narration to recordings made

with this camcorder, while preserving the

original audio and video recordings.

16-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left

and right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Microphone for Audio Dubbing

Audio 2: Right sound

You can use the built-in stereo microphone

to record narration.

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

Built-in stereo

microphone

Notes:

• Audio dubbing does not function through the

DV terminal.

• You cannot use audio dubbing with

recordings made in LP mode.

• You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone

for audio dubbing when the audio/video/S-

video cable is connected.

Notes:

• You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio

recording mode by performing the procedure

on page 46.

• You can perform audio dubbing, such as

music, on Audio 2 if you connect another

source via the AV cable. If the audio to be

dubbed was recorded in 12-bit audio

recording mode, it can be recorded on Audio

2 in stereo sound.

• You cannot use the zoom microphone to

record narration.

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Audio Dubbing

If you wish to change the

dubbed audio or dub addi-

tional scenes

Play back the Mini DV cassette

recorded in SP mode and locate the

tape position where you wish to start

audio dubbing.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to turn off the audio dubbing

screen.

Press m on the Operation button to

pause playback.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 above.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button until the mode screen appears.

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 67).

Press l or m to select “AUDIO

DUB”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

• The audio dubbing screen appears.

P I C . E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

E X E CU T E

S T R E T C H P B

T C 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

• “AUDIO DUB” cannot be selected when the

Mini DV cassette is recorded in LP mode.

AUD I ¹O ²DUB

AUDIO

S T A R T

S T O P

CANC E L

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 centre of the Operation button in

step 4. The audio dubbing screen disap-

pears.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

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 with

green light, then the camcorder locks

the focus.

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.

• When camcorder locks out of focus,

T mark lights up yellow.

PHOTO button

Power Zoom control

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Press the PHOTO button fully to

begin recording.

Power switch

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Insert a card into the camcorder (see

page 11).

AU T O

Remove the lens cap.

Set the Media Selection switch to u.

• 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.

Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• The picture from the lens now

displays.

Number of shots taken/remaining

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• Recording under insufficient lighting may

result in blurred images. It is recommended

that you use a tripod to record insufficiently

illuminated subjects.

• Recording under the light of a fluorescent,

mercury, or sodium lamp may cause

flickering in the image and, depending on the

timing of the shot, may result in changes to

colour hue in the image.

Lock button

AU T O

Adjust the Power Zoom control to

frame the subject as you desire.

• 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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Set the Media Selection switch to u,

then hold down the Lock button and

set the Power switch to v.

Selecting the Picture

Quality

Available mode:

Card Camera

The picture quality of still images recorded

on the card depends on the picture quality

setting. Select the appropriate setting to

match your recording objectives.

Lock button

In Card Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Types

NORMAL: Records images with

standard picture quality.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more

shots than in NORMAL mode but with

lower quality.

Press l or m to select “REC

MODE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

FINE: Records images with higher

quality than in NORMAL mode but

with lower number of recordable

images.

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E C ONOMY

F I NE

Approximate number of record-

able images with 8 MB SD memory

card

Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Picture quality

setting

Approx. number of

images

NORMAL

160

REC MODE

ECONOMY

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

FINE

• The selected picture quality indicator

only appears when the on-screen

indicators are turned on.

Note:

• The number of recordable images differs

depending on the combination of picture

quality settings used and the images shot.

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Picture quality indicator

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Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Selecting the time-lag

Recording with the

Self-timer

When you hold the PHOTO button half-way

down in 2 SEC mode, the camcorder will

lock the focus. This will prevent the camera

movement. But it will not lock the focus in 10

SEC mode.

Available mode:

Card Camera

The self-timer function allows you to record

images after a time lag. This is convenient

when you want to record an image of you

and your friends together.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “SELF

TIMER”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

S E T T I NG

F I L E NO.

S E L F T I MER 1 0 SE C

RE C MODE

RE T URN

SE C

4 Press l or m to select the desired

time-lag, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

SEL F T IMER 10 SEC

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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To cancel the countdown

Recording

Press the PHOTO button in step 4.

1 Select the desired time lag.

To cancel the self-timer

2 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button until the mode screen appears.

Press the centre of the Operation button

again in step 3.

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

Notes:

F OCUS

• When recording with the self-timer, stabilize

the camcorder in the horizontal plane by

attaching it to a tripod, etc.

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

• 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.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SELF TIMER”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The self timer mode indicator, U

(10 SEC mode) or T (2 SEC

mode), appears.

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CANC E L

4 Press the PHOTO button to start the

self-timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator

flashes while the timer counts down.

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AU T O

• The shutter automatically releases

after the time lag you selected, and a

still image of the subject is recorded.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Press l or m to select “FORMAT”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

• To cancel formatting, press l or m

to select “RETURN”, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Formatting a Card

Available modes:

Card Camera, Card Playback

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”

O T H E RS

F ORMAT E X E CU T E

2 4 H

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P. DA T E T I ME

2. 6. 2 0 0 5

1 0 : 3 0 : 0 0

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

• “MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”

• “CANNOT STORE DATA”

F ORMA T

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 83–88).

• 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.

A L L DA T A W I L L

B E E RA S ED .

Y E S

S E L E C T

S E T

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button to begin formatting.

• The menu screen displays when

formatting finishes.

• The example screens shown are for Card

Camera mode.

In Card Camera or Card Playback

mode, press the MENU button to

display the menu screen.

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select ~, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

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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Press l or m to select “SERIAL” or

“RESET”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Setting the File

Numbering Method

Available mode:

Card Camera

F I LE NO.

RE S E T

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

The camcorder automatically assigns file

numbers to captured images. You can

select two different methods of file number-

ing.

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 74) or replace the card with a

new one (see page 11).

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.

In Card Camera mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Y, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “FILE NO.”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

S E T T I NG

SE R I A L

F I L E NO.

S E L F T I ME R RE S E T

RE C MOD E

RE TURN

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Note:

Card Playback

• Holding down j or k increases the

speed of motion of the selection frame.

Available mode:

Card Playback

4 Press the centre of the Operation

button.

You can play back and view still images

recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.

Media Selection switch

• The selected image displays in full-

screen.

Image file name

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Power switch

S E L E C T I MG F UL L MUL T I

Operation button

Picture quality

indicator

Playback image number/

number of recordings

1 Set the Media Selection switch to u.

Available Operations during

Full-screen Display

2 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to w.

• You can display the full-screen picture of the

previous or next image by pressing j or k.

• The images recorded on the card are

displayed in a thumbnail format.

• 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.

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• To return to a thumbnail of the images, press

the centre of the Operation button again.

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Lock button

Notes:

S E L E C T I MG F UL L MULTI

• You can also set in the mode screen to display

the images in full screen or thumbnails.

• Depending on the amount of image data

recorded by a camera other than this camcorder,

the picture quality indicator displayed during

playback may not match the picture quality

setting used during recording.

• The images bigger than 640K480, e.g. images

recorded on other equipment, display as

thumbnails, not full screen.

Page number/total thumbnail pages

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.

• 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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Press the centre of the Operation

button to set delete protection.

• The R indicator appears.

Delete protection indicator

Delete Protection

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can prevent your important images

recorded on the card from accidental

erasure.

In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

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Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PROTECT”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• If you want to protect another image,

repeat steps 3 to 4.

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to finish the setting.

• The PROTECT indicator appears.

DE L E T E ON E

DE L E T E A L L

D I RE C T PR I

To cancel the protection

setting

P ROT E CT

E X E CUT E

Select the image for delete protection

cancellation in step 3 above.

Press the centre of the Operation

button to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

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PROTECT indicator

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image for delete protection.

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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to finish the setting.

Note:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images.

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to be deleted.

Deleting Stored

Images

Available mode:

Card Playback

Deleting One Stored Image

DE L E T E

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You can delete unwanted images to free up

memory of a card for new images.

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Note:

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before

performing the procedure below.

Press the centre of the Operation

button to set the image.

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button to delete the image.

In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ONE”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The DELETE indicator appears.

DE L E T E ?

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S E T

F U L L MULTI

P I C . E F F E C T

DE L E T E ONE E X E CUT E

DE L E T E A L L

DE L E T E

1 0 0-0 0 0 4

DE L E T E

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

• If you want to delete another image,

repeat steps 3 to 5.

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DELETE indicator

Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

button to finish the setting.

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the

image (see page 77).

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an

image.

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Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Deleting All Stored Images

You can delete all stored images on a card

in one operation.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

Notes:

4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET

• 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 77), and

then perform the procedure below.

button to finish the setting.

Notes:

• The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the

image (see page 77).

• 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.

In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ALL”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• Do not turn the power off while deleting

images.

• The DELETE ALL? indicator appears.

F U L L MULTI

P I C . E F F E C T

DE L E T E ONE

DE L E T E A L L E X E CUT E

DE L E T E A LL ?

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0 0 0 1

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Press l or m to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

Print Order

Available mode:

Card Playback

• The PRINT indicator appears.

The print order function allows you to add

print information called DPOF to still images

recorded on a card.

About DPOF

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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.

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PRINT indicator

Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to which you want to assign a

print order.

Press the centre 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.

Note:

• You can print an image even if no print order

has been assigned.

Assigning Print Order to an

Image

In Card Playback mode, press the

MENU button to display the menu

screen.

PR I NT

PR I NT NUMBE R

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select S, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

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Number of printouts

Press l or m to select “PRI.

ORDER”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Press the centre of the Operation

button to set the print order.

• The M indicator appears.

M indicator

P L A Y B AC K S E T

S L I D E SHO

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . AL L

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

PR I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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]

S E T

D I S P L AY : C ANC E L

• If you want to assign another print

order, repeat steps 5 to 7.

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

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Note:

To cancel the print order for an image

• 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.

Select the image for cancelling out of

print order in step 5 above, then press

the centre of the Operation button.

Press l to select “0”, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

• The M indicator disappears.

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The M indicators appear, and each

image is set to 1 print out.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

M indicator

To cancel the print order for all

images

PR I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

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Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

PR I NT NUMBE R

SE T

Press l or m to select “PRI. NONE”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button to cancel the print order for all

images.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

S L I D E SHO

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . AL L

PR I NT

1 0 0

0 0 0 3

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

Press the MENU button to finish the

setting.

Assigning Print Order to All

Images

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

P R I N T NONE ?

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

Y E S

NORMA L

SE L E C T

S E T

Press l or m to select “PRI. ALL”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The M indicators are turned off.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

S L I D E SHO

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

P R I . S E L E C T

P R I . AL L

P R I . NON E

RE T URN

P R I N T ALL ?

1 0 0

0 0 0 1

Y E S

NORMA L

SE L E C T

S E T

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Press m to select the number of

printouts, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

Direct Print

Available modes:

Card Playback

D I R E C T PR I NT

When you connect the camcorder to a

Seiko Epson’s Direct Print compatible

printer, you can print out the recorded still

image directly from the printer without

computer.

CHE C K THE PR I N T E R

SE T T I NGS.

ST A R T ?

Y E S

Preparation

Turn on the printer.

SE L E C T

RE T URN

S E T

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

button.

• Printing begins.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

Connect the camcorder to the printer

with the supplied USB cable.

Notes:

• “INK ERROR” appears when the ink of the

printer connected to the camcorder is low.

Check the remaining of the printing ink.

• The top and bottom of an image may be

cropped depending on the paper size. In this

case, set the crop setting of the printer to off.

See the printer's operation manual for the

details.

• When connecting the camcorder to a printer,

“CHECK THE PRINTER SETTINGS.” may

appear. In this case, disconnect and connect

the USB cable before or after printing. If the

message still appears, turn off and on the

printer.

Set the Media Selection switch to u,

then hold down the Lock button and

set the Power switch to w.

In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the

mode screen appears.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DIRECT PRI”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

P I C . E F F E C T

About PRINT Image Match-

ing L

DE L E T E ONE

DE L E T E A L L

D I RE C T PR I E X E CUT E

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.

D I R E C T PR I NT

S E T NO.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of

Seiko Epson Corporation.

SE L E C T

RE T URN

S E T

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Transferring Data on Card to Computer

To transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-ROM.

The CD-ROM includes “USB Driver”, “PixLab Media Browser” and other related files.

• “USB Driver” is the software that transfers images from the camcorder when connecting to the

PC with the supplied USB cable.

• “PixLab Media Browser” is the software that can copy image files to the computer or can

display the files like the way you do with Windows Explorer.

System Requirements

• Operating systems

— Microsoftb Windowsb XP Home Edition/Professional

— Microsoftb Windowsb 2000 Professional

— Microsoftb Windowsb Me

— Microsoftb Windowsb 98 Second Edition

• 266 MHz or higher MMX Pentium-compatible CPU*¹(Pentiumb K 266 MHz or higher recom-

mended)

(When using Windowsb XP: Pentiumb K 300 MHz or higher)

• 64 MB or more of RAM*¹(128 MB or more recommended) for Windowsb 98 or Windowsb Me

128 MB or more of RAM*¹(256 MB or more recommended) for Windowsb 2000 or Windowsb XP

• USB terminal

• CD-ROM drive (for installation)

• Mouse or other pointing device

• 800K600 pixels or more resolution and 16,777,216 colours (24 bit) or more screen display

(recommended)

• DirectXb 8 or later-compatible video card*²

• SoundBlaster or SoundBlaster-compatible sound card*¹, compatible with DirectXb 8 or later

required*²

• Software: Microsoftb Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (typical or full install)

Microsoftb Windows Media/ Format 7.1/DirectXb 8.1*³

• Approx. 70 MB or more hard disk for installing USB Driver, PixLab Media Browser, Microsoftb

DirectXb 8.1, Microsoftb Windows Media/ Format 7.1

*¹Depending on the computer’s performance and capacity, this software may not provide the

expected performance (for example, operation may be extremely slow).

*²Contact your computer’s manufacturer to find out if your video card is compatible with

DirectXb 8 or later.

*³It will be installed if needed during the installation.

Note:

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

Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• DirectX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and is copy-

righted.

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Installing the USB Driver

For installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, you need to log in as the

system administrator.

Turn on the computer.

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

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

• The License Agreement/Install Key screen will display automatically.

Note:

• When the License Agreement/Install Key screen does not appear,

1 select “Run...” in Windows “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.

After reading the License Agreement, enter the Install Key, mentioned on the cover

page, and then click the “Yes” button.

• The Setup screen will display automatically.

• The example screen shown is for Windows XP.

Click the “USB Driver” button.

• Welcome screen appears.

Click the “Next” button.

• Information screen appears. Read information.

Click the “Next” button.

• Installation begins.

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.

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Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.

Connect the camcorder to the computer 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.

• Connect the USB cable directly to the USB terminal of computer.

• To prevent malfunction, turn off the camcorder when you connect to the computer.

To USB terminal

USB cable (supplied)

To USB terminal

10 Set the Media Selection switch to u.

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

• Computer will recognize the camcorder automatically.

Note:

• If you restart computer after installing the USB driver, remove the CD-ROM and insert it again or

click the icon of the CD-ROM on computer’s screen.

12 Click the “PixLab Media Browser” button on the Setup screen, and then follow the

instructions as they appear on the screen until the installation is completed.

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Using the PDF Manual

Use of the installed “PixLab Media Browser” is explained in the PDF Operation Manual.

Installing Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader 6.0 (or Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later) is required for viewing the PDF

manual. If it is not installed on your PC, perform steps below to access Adobe homepage

and download it.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM.

Click the “Open Readme file” button in the Setup screen.

Read the section “(3-8) Operation Manual” in “(3) Cautions on using PixLab”, then

click “To download the Reader follow the link on the next page”.

Click “Adobe Reader homepage” (or “Adobe Systems Website”) in “Adobe Reader”

to access the homepage, then download Adobe Reader.

Opening the PDF Manual

Click on the Windows “start” button and click after moving the pointer to “All Programs”,

“PixLab Media Browser Ver4” and “PixLab Media Browser LE Operation Manual”.

• Adobe Reader 6.0 (or Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later) starts up and the PDF manual opens.

Note:

• If the PDF file does not open, Adobe Reader 6.0 (or Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later) may not

be properly installed. Refer to the steps of “Installing Adobe Reader” to check the installation

procedure.

Printing the PDF Manual

Print out the PDF manual so that you can consult it whenever necessary.

Open the PDF manual.

Select “Print“ in the “File” menu.

Select your print settings, then click “OK”.

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Transferring the data on

Card to Computer

Disconnecting the USB

cable

Connecting the camcorder to the

computer

Windows Me/2000/XP

Close PixLab Media Browser.

Connect the camcorder to the computer

with the supplied USB cable (see page

85).

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.

Transferring data

Turn on the computer, then connect

the camcorder with the supplied USB

cable.

After the message “Safe To Remove

Hardware” appears, disconnect the

USB cable.

Set the Media Selection switch to u,

then hold down the Lock button and

set the Power switch to w.

Note:

• See Windows Help for the procedure

of disconnecting USB cable in detail.

Double click the shortcut icon of

PixLab Browser Ver4.

• PixLab Media Browser will start up.

Windows 98

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.

Transfer data with PixLab Media

Browser.

• For details about PixLab Media

Browser, refer to the online manual

and help.

Caution on transferring data

While transferring data, the transfer

indicator moves. Do not execute the

operations below.

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Switching the power on/off

• Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby

• Removing the card

Transfer indicator

USB

T RANSM I T T I NG

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.

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Image Folders and File

Names

Double-click the My Computer icon on the

PC and find a new drive called “Removable

Disk (F:)” (or other drive letter, depending

on your PC configuration). Still images

recorded using the camcorder are stored in

files and on a card as shown below.

• • • • • •

DCIM

Folder of still image files

Sub-folder of still

images

100SHARP

Serial number

(100 to 999)

Still

image

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

Note:

• If you copy any data incompatible with this

camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not

be able to recognize it.

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Press l or m to select S, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Slide Show Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

Press l or m to select “SLIDE

SHOW”, then press the centre 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.

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.

Set the camcorder to Card Playback

mode.

P L A Y B AC K S E T

Press j, k, l or m on the

Operation button to select the image

from which you want to begin slide

show playback.

S L D E SHO

ORDE R

P R I .

E X E CU TE

RE T URN

S L I D E SHOW

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0 0 0 3

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S E L E C T I MGF UF UL LL L MMUULLTTII

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

S T OP

• After playing back all the images on

the card once, slide show playback

automatically stops.

To stop slide show playback

During slide show playback, press the

centre of the Operation button.

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Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

Note:

• When adjusting the colour, the picture on the

LCD monitor may differ from the picture

actually recorded. Do not change the colour

setting unless necessary. (This adjustment

only affects the monitor picture, not the

recorded image.)

Available modes:

All modes

If the picture is difficult to see due to

ambient light or other factors, adjust the

monitor picture settings.

Adjusting the Backlight

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Adjusting the Picture

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select O, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select O, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “BACK-

LIGHT”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

L C D S E T

NORMAL

BA CK L I GHT

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BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

RE T URN

L C D BR I GHT BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

–

RE T URN

Press l or m to select “LCD

BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOUR” or “VF

BRIGHT”, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

• The viewfinder turns on if you

select “VF BRIGHT”.

Press l or m to select “NORMAL” or

“BRIGHT”, then press the centre of

the Operation button.

BACKL I GHT BR I GHT

Press j or k to adjust the item to

the desired setting, then press the

centre 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.

–

LCD BR I GHT

Darker

Brighter

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

–

LCD COLOUR

Decrease

Increase

VF BR I GHT

–

Darker

Brighter

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MO T E

Turning off the

Setting the

Confirmation Sound

Camcorder to

Factory Presettings

Available modes:

All modes

Available modes:

All modes

A confirmation sound is made when you

turn on or off the Power switch, press the

Record Start/Stop button, or perform other

designated operations. Use the procedure

below to turn off the confirmation sounds.

You can set the camcorder to the factory

presettings in one operation.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Z, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Z, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

E X E CUT E

OTH E RS

B E E P

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

OF F

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

OF F

DE F A U L T

Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

R E T URN T O P RE S E T T I NGS

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

BEEP

OFF

Y E S

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

S E L E C T

S E T

Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

To turn on the confirmation sound

Select “ON” in step 4 above.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

Note:

Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• If you select “OFF”, the focus confirmation

sound in Card Camera mode will turn off.

Note:

• When you perform the steps above, the clock

setting will remain in the camcorder’s

memory.

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Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

Demonstration Mode

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

DEMO MODE ON

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.

Set the Power switch to OFF, then

hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• The demonstration begins.

Cancelling

Watching

During the demonstration, press the

centre of the Operation button to

pause the demonstration.

• The example screens shown are for Tape

Camera mode.

Remove the Mini DV cassette from

the camcorder (see page 10).

Perform step 2 to 4 in “Watching”,

then select “OFF” in step 5.

In Tape Camera mode or Card

Camera mode, press the MENU

button to display the menu screen.

Notes:

• The demonstration will pause if you press the

centre 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.

Press l or m on the Operation

button to select Z, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

Press l or m to select “DEMO

MODE”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

OF F

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• 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.

Useful Information

Hints for Better Shooting

• Position the subject in the centre of the

scene. When using auto focus, whatever

is in the centre of the scene is kept in

focus.

• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving

subjects.

Note:

• It may take longer to focus when zooming

and panning are used frequently.

Focus manually when

Position the

subject in the

centre.

Mini DV Cassette

you need to position

the subject off centre

(see page 54).

• 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 35 and 58).

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 built in

memory (MIC), but it cannot record to, or

play back from this memory.

• To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV

cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

• Do not insert anything into the holes on the

bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block

them in any way.

Light from behind

Backlighting

• Before zooming, think about how to best

frame the shot. Frequent zooming

produces unattractive pictures. It also runs

down the battery more quickly.

• 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 image shaking is noticeable during

zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a

tripod or push the Power Zoom control to

the W side to zoom out.

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• When a previously recorded Mini DV

cassette is used again for recording, the

previously recorded material will be

automatically erased.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Erasure protect tab

About a tape recorded with high-

definition camcorder

To record over a previously recorded tape,

slide the protect tab to the “REC” position.

This camcorder cannot play back a tape

recorded with high-definition camcorder. If

such a tape is played back, the screen

becomes blue and the warning indicator,

“NOT RECORDED ON DV FORMAT”, will

appear.

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Precautions

SD\ Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard\

• 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.

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.

• Do not expose to extreme heat sources (e.g.

sunlight, heating appliances).

SD/ Memory Card

MultiMediaCard/

• 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.

SmartMedia\ card Memory Stickb media

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.

• An SD Memory Card has more advanced

features than a MultiMediaCard, including

cryptographic security for copyrighted

data and a selectable mechanical write-

protect switch.

Note:

• Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable

for data that is lost through improper

handling of the storage media.

•

The card slot on this camcorder is compat-

ible with an SD Memory Card or

MultiMediaCard.

Cleaning

• An SD Memory Card and a

MultiMediaCard are cross-compatible.

Data stored on one can be easily

transferred to the other.

• 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.

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

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.

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).

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Storage

Battery Pack

• Store the battery pack in a fully dis-

charged state.

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type

battery pack.

• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

• When storing the battery pack, put it in the

original protective plastic bag.

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.

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 attempt to disassemble or repair

the battery pack.

—Do not use any battery charging

equipment other than that designed for

use with these battery packs.

• Charge the battery pack between 10°C

and 30°C.

• Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an

insufficiently charged battery pack will

shorten actual time of use.

• Refresh (discharging before charging) is

unnecessary.

Use

—Do not place the battery pack under

direct sunlight or in excessively hot

places (over 60°C) such as the

dashboard of cars.

• 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.

—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.

• 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 23 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).

• If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty,

wipe the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

Note:

• Use only SHARP BT-L227 battery packs.

These are designed specifically for use with

this camcorder.

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Cleaning

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:

1Charge the battery pack until the

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns

off.

2Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder, and set the Power switch to

v without inserting a cassette and turn

off the power save mode. Allow the

battery power to fully discharge by

leaving it on the camcorder until the

camcorder power automatically turns

off.

• Many plastic parts are used in the

camcorder casing. Do not use thinner,

benzene or other strong chemical

cleaners. These may cause discolouration

and damage to the casing.

• Clean the casing with a soft, 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.

3Remove the battery pack and store it

between 10°C and 20°C.

AC Adapter

• The AC adapter may interfere with

reception if used near a radio.

• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal

objects from entering the adapter.

• The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not

attempt to open or modify it.

• Do not damage, drop, or subject the

adapter to vibration.

Window

cleaning cover

• 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 centre

or your dealer for further advice.

Note:

• After cleaning, close the window cleaning

cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with

the window cleaning cover opened may

cause malfunction.

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Using Your Camcorder

Abroad

Television signal standards and electrical

voltages and frequencies vary substantially

from country to country. When you are

abroad, check the sections below before

using the AC adapter or connecting the

camcorder to a TV.

AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)

The supplied AC adapter is compatible with

50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the

range of 110 V to 240 V AC.

Television Signal Standards

In any country, you can always watch the

video picture by using the LCD monitor

screen. However, if you want to watch the

picture on a TV screen, the TV must be PAL

system compatible. PAL is used in the

following areas:

Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland,

Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium,

Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland,

Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand,

Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait,

China, etc.

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Troubleshooting

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described

below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide,

remove the main plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the

unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.

Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or

(01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who

can be contacted on the following numbers:

W^ILLOWVALE ELECTRONICS LTD.: 0121 766 5414

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need

to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or

receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

Symptom

No power.

Possible cause

Suggested solution

Power source is not properly con-

nected.

Connect power source properly

(pp. 6, 9).

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently

(p. 8).

Dew in camcorder.

Wait until dew dries (p. xi).

Safety function is in effect.

Set the 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).

The Record Start/

Stop button does not

work.

Erasure-protect tab on video cas-

sette is open.

Close tab or use a new cassette

(p. 94).

Power suddenly turns

off.

POWER SAVE menu item is set to

“5 MIN” or “10 MIN”.

Set the POWER SAVE menu item to

“OFF” (p. 42).

Auto focus does not

work.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Zoom used on close subject.

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 55).

Zoom out from subject (p. 24).

Subject has little contrast in bright- Focus manually (p. 54).

ness, or is full of horizontal or verti-

cal stripes.

Bright subject pro-

duces wide vertical

lines.

Occurs when shooting subject with

strong contrast to the background.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

——

Display automatically

changes in Camera

mode.

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

Set the DEMO MODE menu item to

“OFF” (p. 92).

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Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

No image appears

on connected TV

screen.

Video input channel on TV or TV

channel is not selected properly.

Select video input channel or TV

channel properly (p. 31).

Audio/video/S-video cable is not

properly connected.

Connect audio/video/S-video cable

properly (p. 31).

Cannot rewind or fast Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to de-

forward tape.

sired point (p. 29).

Using a cleaning tape

The cleaning tape will automatically

rewind after cleaning finishes (p.

xii).

Video noise in image. Dirty video heads.

Call for service (p. 99) or use a

commercially available cleaning

tape (p. xii).

Old or worn tape.

Use a new cassette.

No sound.

Using a 12-bit recording tape with

Set the AUDIO menu item to “AU-

AUDIO menu item set to “AUDIO 2”. DIO 1” or “AUDIO 1L2” (p. 67).

Tape does not work. Power switch is set to Camera

mode.

Set the Power switch to Playback

mode (p. 22).

Media Selection switch is set to

Card mode.

Set the Media Selection switch to

Tape mode (p. 22).

Battery pack is depleted.

Charge battery pack or replace it

with a fully charged one (pp. 6–8).

Still images in Card

mode are rotated

180° upside down.

The images are recorded in self re- Transfer the data to PC (pp. 83–88),

cording with reversed grip.

and rotate the images 180° back by

using a commercially available edit-

ing software.

Motion images are

rotated 180° upside

down.

Improper self recording.

Turn on Rotate Playback (p. 51).

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Suggested solution

Symptom

Possible cause

Cancel the protection setting (p.

77).

Cannot delete image Image is delete-protected.

on card.

Contact your dealer for advice.

Cannot format card.

——

Warm up battery pack, for example

in your pocket, just before using it.

Battery pack is easily Using camcorder in extremely cold

depleted.

environment.

Charge battery pack sufficiently (p.

8).

Battery pack is not fully charged.

Install lithium battery properly (p.

12).

Clock has been re-

set.

Lithium battery is not properly in-

stalled.

Replace new lithium battery (p. 12).

Lithium battery is depleted.

Connect power source properly

(pp. 6, 9).

Cassette will not

eject.

Power source is not properly con-

nected.

Charge battery pack sufficiently

(p. 8).

Battery pack is not charged.

Stop recording and try again (p. 24).

Turn on backlight (p. 25).

Call for service (p. 99).

Camcorder is recording.

No image on monitor. Backlight has been turned off.

Fluorescent lamp has burned out.

Adjust dioptre (p. 19).

Viewfinder picture is Viewfinder dioptre is not properly

hard to see.

adjusted.

Adjust picture (p. 90).

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

Adjust picture (p. 90).

Monitor picture is

hard to see.

Call for service (p. 99).

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

flashes in red when

charging battery

pack.

AC adapter or battery pack may

have malfunctioned.

Connect audio/video/S-video cable

properly (p. 65).

Cannot edit to con-

nected VCR.

Audio/video/S-video cable is not

properly connected.

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Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

“E007” is displayed

on the screen, and

unable to operate

normally.

The camcorder may be damaged.

Do not take out a cassette, and call

for service (p. 99).

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.

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Specifications

Camcorder

Signal System: PAL 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: 18.831 mm/second

LP mode: 12.568 mm/second

Pickup Device: ¹⁄₆" (4.2 mm, effective size: 3.0 mm) CCD image sensor

(with approx. 800,000 pixels including optical black,

effective pixels: 414,000 pixels)

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

Viewfinder: 0.16" LCD panel (with 113,578 pixels), slide type

Built-in microphone: Electret stereo microphone

Colour Temperature Compensation: Auto white balance with white balance lock, outdoor or

indoor

Minimum Illumination: 2 lux* (with gain-up, F1.8)

Still Image Compression System: JPEG base line conformance

Still Image Recording Format: JPEG (Exif2.2)

USB terminal: Mini-B type connector (USB 1.1 version)

DV terminal: 4 pin connector (i.LINK)

Still Image Recording Medium: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

Power Requirement: DC 7.4 V

Power Consumption: 3.4 W (during camera recording in Tape Camera mode

using the viewfinder in Full Auto mode with the DIS

function on)

4.0 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: 0°C to L40°C

Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%

Storage Temperature: +20°C to L60°C

Dimensions (WKHKD) (approx.): 82.9 mm K 82.2 mm K 100.8 mm

Weight (approx.): 480 g (without battery pack, lithium battery, video

cassette, lens cap and card)

AC Adapter (UADP-A053WJZZ)

Power Requirement: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

DC Output: 10 V

Dimensions (WKHKD) (approx.): 49.0 mm K 27.5 mm K 79.0 mm

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining

minimum illumination capability, lux ratings are comparable only between

models from the same manufacturer.

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On-screen Display Index

MENU button

Tape Camera mode

PA US E

p. 27

p. 40

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

p. 61

2 . 6 . 2 0 0 5

p. 26

AU TO

1 0 : 3 0

MENU button

3 0min

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

PA US E

Menu screens

S E T T I NG

p. 38

p. 41

p. 34

p. 45

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

QK . R E T URN

F OCUS

I D E MODE

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

DGT L Z OOM

T A PE S P E E D

RE T URN

AU TO

3 0min

S E L E CT

S E T

S E T T I NG

D I S

AUD I O MODE

p. 40

p. 46

p. 47

p. 28

I ND

Mode screens

PHONE S VO L

RE TURN

p. 55

p. 54

p. 55

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

p. 91

p. 48

p. 91

p. 92

ANUAL S E T

FOC US

AUT O FOC US

B L C / GA I N

F AD E

pp. 35, 36

p. 37

DEMO MODE

RE TURN

SC EN E

E NU

p. 62

p. 63

P I C . E F F E C T

p. 42

p. 64

p. 15

p. 49

p. 14

O T H E RS

E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OUT

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

PA US E

L C D S E T

p. 90

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

RE T URN

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Tape Playback mode

p. 27

AUDIO

p. 67

MENU button

2 . 6 . 2 0 0 5

1 0 : 3 0

Menu screens

P L A Y

S T OP

R EW F F

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

P L A Y B AC K S E T

ROT A T E P B

AUD I O

p. 51

p. 67

AUDIO

RE T URN

P I C . E FFECT OF F

AUD I O DUB

STRE TCH P B

OTH E RS

p. 91

p. 48

p. 91

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

RE TURN

S E L E CT

S E T

p. 42

p. 64

p. 15

p. 49

p. 14

OTH E RS

Mode screens

E R S A VE

T I ME CODE

T C OU T

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

p. 50

p. 69

p. 53

P I C . E F F E C T

AUD I O DUB

S T R E T C H P B

p. 90

L C D S E T

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

RE T URN

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MENU button

Card Camera mode

p. 27

1 0 / 8 0

NORMA L

p. 70

Operation button

DISPLAY/MODE

SET button

p. 71

p. 61

2 . 6 . 2 0 0 5

1 0 : 3 0

AU TO

MENU button

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

1 0 / 8 0

ANU A L S E T E X E CU T E

F OCUS

AUTO F OCUS

B L C / G A I N

Menu screens

AU TO

S E L E CT

S E T

p. 75

p. 72

p. 71

S E T T I NG

F I L E NO.

Mode screens

S E L F T I MER

RE C MODE

RE T URN

p. 91

p. 48

p. 91

p. 55

p. 54

p. 55

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

ANUAL S E T

FOC US

AUT O FOC US

B L C / GA I N

D EMO MODE

RE TURN

pp. 35, 36

p. 73

p. 92

SE L F T I

SC EN E

E NU

p. 62

O T H E RS

p. 74

p. 42

p. 15

p. 49

p. 14

F ORMAT

PO E R S A VE

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

L C D S E T

p. 90

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

RE T URN

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Card Playback mode

1 0 0

0 0 1 0

Operation

button

1 0 / 1 0

NORMA L

1 0

p. 76

1 0 0

0 0 1 0

P A GE 2 / 2

NORMA L

S E L E C T I MG

F UL L MULTI

S E L E C T I MG F UL L MULTI

DISPLAY/MODE SET button

MENU button

1 0 0

0 0 1 0

1 0 / 1 0

Menu screens

F U L L

MULTI

E XE CU T E

P I C . E F F E C T

DE L E T E ON E

DE L E T E A L L

P L A Y B AC K S E T

p. 89

pp. 80, 81

S L I D E SHO

P R I . ORDE R

RE T URN

S E L E CT

S E T

Mode screens

OTH E RS

DE F AUL T

REMO T E

B E E P

p. 91

p. 48

p. 91

RE TURN

p. 76

F U L L MULTI

p. 50

p. 78

p. 79

p. 82

p. 77

P I C . E F F E C T

DE L E T E ON E

DE L E T E A L L

D I RE C T PR I

P RO T E C T

O T H E RS

p. 74

p. 42

p. 15

p. 49

p. 14

F ORMAT

PO E R S A VE

1 2 H / 2 4 H

DA T E D I S P.

S E T T I NG

RE TURN

L C D S E T

p. 90

BA CK L I GHT

L C D BR I GHT

L C D C OL OUR

V F BR I GHT

RE T URN

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Index

AC adapter ....................................... 8, 9 Earphones jack ................................... 28

Audio dubbing .............................. 68, 69 Edit search .......................................... 39

Audio playback mode ......................... 67 Erasure protect tab ............................. 94

Audio recording mode ........................ 46

Auto focus ........................................... 26

AV terminal .................................... 31, 65

Fade .................................................... 37

Format ................................................. 74

Full Auto .............................................. 61

Backlight ....................................... 25, 90 Full screen........................................... 76

Backlight compensation (BLC) ........... 35

Battery release ................................ 7, 12

Battery pack.......................... 6, 7, 96, 97

Beep ................................................... 91

Gain .................................................... 59

Gain-up ............................................... 36

Hand grip ............................................ 17

Hand strap .......................................... 17

Card .................................................... 11

Card playback .................................... 76

Card slot cover.................................... 11

Charging ............................................... 8

Conversion lens .................................. 18

Information display ............................. 32

Iris ....................................................... 58

Date and time ..................................... 49

Default................................................. 91

Delete ............................................ 78, 79

Demo mode ........................................ 92

Digital zoom ........................................ 34

Dioptre adjustment dial ....................... 19

Direct Print .......................................... 82

DIS ...................................................... 40

DISPLAY/MODE SET button................ 32

DPOF .................................................. 80

DV terminal ......................................... 66

LCD bright .......................................... 90

LCD colour .......................................... 90

LCD LAMP button ............................... 25

LCD monitor ........................................ 20

Lens cap ............................................. 16

Lithium battery .............................. 12, 13

LP mode .............................................. 45

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Manual focus ...................................... 54 Scene menu ........................................ 62

Manual setting .................................... 55 SD Memory Card ................................ 95

Media Selection switch ....................... 22 Self recording................................ 43, 44

MENU button ...................................... 33 Self timer ....................................... 72, 73

Menu screen ....................................... 33 Shutter speed ............................... 60, 61

Mini DV cassette ....................... 10, 93, 94 Slide show playback ........................... 89

Mode screen ....................................... 32 SP mode ............................................. 45

MultiMediaCard................................... 95 STANDBY button ................................. 25

Still recording ...................................... 39

Stretch playback ................................. 53

Operation button ................................. 32

Tape playback .................................... 29

Tape speed ......................................... 45

Terminal cover....................................... 2

Thumbnail screen ............................... 76

Time Code .......................................... 64

Part names ......................................... 1-3

Phones volume ................................... 28

PHOTO button ........................ 39, 52, 70

Photo copy .......................................... 52

Picture effect ....................................... 63

Picture effect playback ....................... 50

Picture quality ..................................... 71 USB terminal ....................................... 85

PixLab Media Browser ................... 83-87

POWER CHARGE (RED) indicator .... 8, 9, 23

Power save mode ............................... 42

Power standby mode .......................... 25

Power switch ....................................... 22

Power Zoom control ............................ 24

PRINT Image Matching K .................... 82

Print indicator ................................ 80, 81

Protect ................................................. 77

VF bright ............................................. 90

Video search ....................................... 30

Viewfinder ..................................... 18, 19

Volume control .................................... 30

Warning indicator .............................. 4, 5

White balance ............................... 56, 57

Wide mode.......................................... 41

Windbreak ........................................... 47

Window cleaning cover ...................... 97

Write-protect switch ............................ 11

Quick Return ....................................... 38

Record Start/Stop button .................... 23

Recording Standby mode ............. 23, 24

Recording time.................................... 23

Remote control .................................... 48

Rotate playback .................................. 51

Zoom ................................................... 24

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SHARP CORPORATION

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath

Manchester M40 5BE

Printed in Malaysia

TINSEA083WJN1

04P04-M-G

Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

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