VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
-
VL NZ8S
-
VL NZ10S
BRUKSANVISNING
OPERATION MANUAL
Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page vii.
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
WARNING
CAUTION
To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
dealer or service centre.
TO PREVENT SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with
the recommended AC adapter/battery
charger or battery pack.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power
source.
Important:
Power supply:
Audio-visual material may consist of
copyrighted works which must not be
recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to
relevant laws in your country.
This unit can be operated by
connecting it to either the AC adapter/
battery charger or battery pack. The
AC adapter/battery charger
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC
110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.
NOTE
The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than
120,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may
appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that
this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
Quick Operation Guide
Please consult this operation manual
further for details on these and other
functions of your camcorder.
Attaching the Battery Pack
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
Charging the Battery Pack
2
Align the = mark on the side of the
battery pack with the = mark on the
camcorder (1), and slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow
1
Connect the supplied power cord to the
AC power socket on the AC adapter/
battery charger, and insert the AC plug
into a power outlet.
completely until it locks into place (2).
AC power socket
POWER indicator
To power
outlet
• The POWER indicator lights up.
2
Align the = mark on the battery pack
with the = mark on the charger (1)
and guide the battery into the groove.
Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the
direction of the arrow (3) until it locks
into place.
• The CHARGE indicator lights up.
CHARGE indicator
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
3
Slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then
remove the AC plug of the power cord
from the power outlet.
i
Inserting a Cassette
Inserting a Card
1
Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2
Slide the card slot cover release and
open the card slot cover in the direction
Cassette compartment
door release
of the arrow.
Card slot cover release
3
4
Insert a card into the slot as shown
below, and push it in as far as it will go.
2
Insert a commercially available cassette
fully with the window facing outwards,
and with the erasure protect tab facing
upwards.
Erasure protect tab
Label
E
A V S
R E C
Clipped corner
Close the card slot cover.
3
4
Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
Note:
• You can use an SD Memory Card (commer-
cially available) and a MultiMediaCard (only
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still
images with this camcorder, not a
SmartMediaE card or Memory StickE media.
In this operation manual, “card” refers to the
SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard.
W mark
Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the centre until it clicks into
place.
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Quick Operation Guide
REC START/STOP button
Zooming
Power Zoom control/Volume control
STILL button
Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele-
photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side.
Power Zoom control
Operation button
MULTI button
Media Selection switch
Power switch
Tape Playback
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to VCR.
1
Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
Lock button
3
4
Press j (or k) on the Operation button
to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the
desired point.
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed on the screen.
Press m to begin playback.
Lock button
AU T O
4
Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
To stop playback
Press l.
REC
Volume Control
Push the Volume control to the L or + side to
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.
To pause recording
Volume control
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
iii
Card Recording
Card Playback
1
Insert a card into the camcorder.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2
Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to VCR.
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed.
• The images recorded on the card are
displayed in a thumbnail format.
7
8
9
Number of shots taken/remaining
10
CARD
P L A Y B A C K
1 0 0
-
0 0 1 0
9 / 9 4
NORMA L
P A GE 2 / 2
NORMAL
Lock button
Page number/total thumbnail pages
Lock button
AU T O
3
Press j, k, l or m on the Operation
button to move the selection frame to
the desired image.
4
5
Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame
the subject as you desire.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press the STILL button half-way down to
focus on the subject.
• The camcorder automatically focuses on
the subject. When it is set, you will hear
a sound and see T mark, then the
camcorder locks the focus.
P L AY B AC K
1 0 0
-
0 0 0 1
NORMA L
P A GE 1 / 2
4
Press the MULTI button.
CARD
• The selected image is displayed in full-
9 / 9 4
screen.
Image file name
NORMAL
1 0 0
-
0 0 0 13
CARD
6
Press the STILL button fully to begin
recording.
31 / 1 0
NORMA L
CARD
9 / 9 4
NORMAL
AU T O
• The S indicator flashes red while data
is being recorded on the card, and
returns to white when recording
completes.
iv
Supplied Accessories
Battery pack
BT-L225
AC adapter/
battery charger
Power cord
DC cable
2 for VL-NZ10
*
1 for VL-NZ8
Remote control
RRMCG0104TASA
CR2025 type
lithium battery
Audio/video/S-video
cable
Lens cap
For VL-NZ10
For VL-NZ8
Lens hood
Hand strap
Tripod adapter
*
*
*
*
PixLab Video Capture
Software (Lite Version)
CDSKA0059TA01
8 MB MultiMediaCard
CDSKA0063TA01
PC connecting cable
QCNW-1914TAZZ
Zoom microphone
RMICC0107TAZZ
*
Shoulder strap
UBNDS0029TAZZ
Earphones connecting
cable
DV cable
Grip handle
Parts with “*” mark is not supplied with VL-NZ8. Contact the nearest SHARP service
centre or your dealer for purchasing specified parts.
v
Optional Accessories
Standard-life
battery pack
BT-L225
Extended-life
battery pack
BT-L445
vi
Precautions
• When the camcorder is not in use, remem-
ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off
the power, and disconnect the camcorder
from the power source.
• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on
commercial flights or in other sensitive ar-
eas.
• Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the
camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,
whether or not recording is in progress, as it
may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen
surface. Be particularly careful when record-
ing outside.
• Be aware of the temperature and humidity.
You can use your camcorder at 0°C to
L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.
Do not store the unit in
an unventilated car in
the summer, in direct
sunlight, or near strong
heat sources; this can
• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as
the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.
Should this happen, point the lens in a differ-
ent direction until the picture returns to nor-
mal.
result in severe damage
to the unit casing and
circuitry.
• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside
the camcorder, and do not use or leave
your camcorder in areas with excessive
smoke, steam or moisture.
Such environments can
• Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the camcorder near
strong fluorescent lights,
motors, televisions, or other
magnetic sources may ad-
versely affect recorded im-
ages.
cause malfunctions or
cause mildew to form
on the lenses. Be sure
to keep the unit in a
well-ventilated location.
• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting
station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture dete-
rioration.
• Some small, portable tri-
pods may be difficult to at-
tach and may not be sturdy
enough to support your
• Avoid shocks and drop-
ping.
camcorder. Be sure to use
only a strong, stable tripod.
Do not drop or otherwise
subject the camcorder to
hard shocks or strong vibra-
tions. Bumping or striking the
unit during recording will
generate noise in the re-
corded image.
• When using your
camcorder in a cold envi-
ronment, the LCD monitor screen often ap-
pears less bright immediately after the
power is turned on.This is not a malfunc-
tion.To prevent the camcorder from be-
coming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a
blanket, etc.).
• Avoid placing the
camcorder in close
proximity to lighting
equipment.
The heat from incan-
descent lights may de-
form the camcorder, or
cause it to malfunction.
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• “Dew” warning feature
Dew Formation
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the
screen, and the power will automatically turn
off in approximately 10 seconds.
• 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.
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.
Dew is likely to form in the following circum-
stances:
—When moving the camcorder from a cold
place to a warm place.
—When placing the camcorder in a cold
room which is then heated rapidly.
—When moving the camcorder outdoors from
an air conditioned room or car.
—When placing the
camcorder in the direct
path of air blowing from
an air conditioner.
—When placing the
camcorder in a humid
room.
4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to
15 minutes before the dew warning feature
engages.
• How to prevent trouble.
When using the camcorder in a place where
dew is likely to form, allow the camcorder and
the video tape to acclimatise to the surround-
ings for about one hour.
For example, when bringing the camcorder
indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.
Plastic bag
1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag
containing the camcorder.
2Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside it reaches the temperature of the room.
viii
Precautions
Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially
Available)
Dirty Video Heads
When the video heads have become clogged
with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),
Available mode: TAPE-VCR
You can clean the video head with a commer-
cially available cleaning tape.
Striped noise
Mosaic noise
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 above illustration)
• playback pictures do not move.
• during playback, the whole screen becomes
blue.
Causes of video head clogging
1
2
Insert a cleaning tape into the
camcorder.
• High-temperature and high-humidity environ-
ment
• A lot of dust in the air
• Damaged tape
• Worn tape
• Long-time use
Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.
• The video head cleaning screen
appears.
• Dew formation
3
Press the SET button to begin video
head cleaning.
• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during
cleaning.
C L E AN I N G
NOW C L E AN I NG
S T AR T
S T OP
If the video heads become clogged, the
v indicator appears on the screen. Contact
the nearest SHARP service centre or your
dealer for further advice.
• After about 20 seconds, video head
cleaning automatically finishes, and
“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.
4
Remove the cleaning tape.
To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.
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Contents
Part Names ............................................................... 1
Quick Reference List................................................. 4
On-screen Display Index .......................................... 5
Warning Indicators .................................................... 7
Operation References
Charging the Battery Pack........................................ 9
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 10
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ...........11
Inserting and Removing a Cassette ........................12
Inserting and Removing a Card.............................. 13
Installing the Lithium Batteries .................................14
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Preparation
Display...................................................................15
Setting the Area, Date and Time ..............................16
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................................ 17
Attaching the Straps ............................................... 17
Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 18
Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 18
Camera Recording
Basic Operations
Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 19
Easy Camera Recording on Tape
in Full Auto Mode...................................................20
Zooming ...................................................................21
Auto Focus ...............................................................21
Macro Shots ............................................................ 21
Remaining Recording Time Display ........................22
Remaining Battery Power Display .......................... 22
Playback
Tape Playback ........................................................ 23
Using Earphones (Commercially Available) ............23
Volume Control ........................................................ 24
Still .......................................................................... 24
Video Search............................................................24
Watching Playback on a TV .....................................25
Useful Features
Using the Menu Screens..........................................26
Camera Recording
Displaying the Recording Guide..............................27
Setting the Digital Zoom ..........................................28
Using the Zoom Microphone
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 29
Windbreak ................................................................30
Gamma Brightness Compensation......................... 31
Gain-up ....................................................................32
x
Contents
Quick Return ............................................................33
Edit Search...............................................................33
Fade In and Fade Out..............................................34
Still Recording ......................................................... 35
Recording a Still Life ............................................... 36
Wide Screen (16:9) ..................................................37
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..............................37
Self Recording ........................................................ 38
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........39
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode............40
Turning off the On-screen Indicators ...................... 40
Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter .................. 41
Attaching the Supplied Grip Handle........................41
Useful Features
Playback
Using the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 42
Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 43
Playback Zoom with the Remote Control
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10) .............................. 44
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............45
Gamma Playback ................................................... 46
Multiple Strobe Playback ........................................ 47
Copying an Image from Tape to Card .....................48
Playback Effects ......................................................49
Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 50
Camera Recording
Advanced Features
Digital Picture Effects ...............................................51
Scene Menu (Program AE) ......................................52
Manual Focus ......................................................... 53
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode................54
Adjusting White Balance..........................................55
Manual Exposure .................................................... 56
Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 57
Playback
Using the Time Code ...............................................59
Editing ..................................................................... 60
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .................61
Audio Dubbing Feature........................................... 62
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode........................64
Configuring Software for PC Connection .................65
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Camera Recording
Digital Still Camera
Features
Card Recording .......................................................67
Selecting the Picture Quality ................................... 68
Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 69
Formatting a Card ................................................... 70
Playback
Card Playback ........................................................ 71
Delete Protection......................................................72
Deleting Stored Images ...........................................73
Slide Show Playback ...............................................75
Copying an Image from Card to Tape .....................76
Print Order................................................................77
Transferring Data on Card to Computer ................. 79
Appendix
Picture/Backlight Adjustments .................................80
World Clock............................................................. 81
Selecting Summer Time ...........................................83
Setting the Confirmation Sounds .............................83
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ........ 84
Useful Information ................................................... 85
Demonstration Mode ...............................................92
Before Requesting Service ......................................93
Specifications ......................................................... 95
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Operation References
Part Names
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.
Front view
Accessory shoe [p. 29]
Stereo microphone
Zoom lens
Cassette holder [p. 12]
Lithium battery
compartment door
[p. 14]
Cassette compartment door [p. 12]
Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]
1
Rear view
PC connection
jack [p. 65]
Media Selection
switch (TAPE/
CARD selection
switch) [p. 19]
DV terminal
[p. 61]
Operation button
AVLS terminal
[pp. 25, 60]
EarPHONES jack [p. 23]
Jack cover
[pp. 25, 60, 61, 65]
2
Operation References
Rear view
LCD monitor
RECord START/STOP
button [p. 20]
Power Zoom Wide
angle/Telephoto
control [p. 21]/
VOLume control
[p. 24]
GAMMA/
BRIGHTER button
[pp. 31, 32, 46]
FADE button
STILL button
[pp. 36, 47, 48, 67]
[p. 34]
Power switch
(CAMERA/VCR
select switch) [p. 19]
SET button
[p. 26]
Remote sensor
Speaker
[p. 42]
MENU button [p. 26]
DIS button [p. 37]/
Card slot cover
[p. 13]
MULTI button [p. 71]
Bottom view
Power source release [pp. 10, 11]
Strap loop [p. 17]
Power source mounting surface
[pp. 10, 11]
Tripod adapter socket [p. 41]
3
Quick Reference List
Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.
•To record powerful close-up images.
—See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom)
•To record a backlit subject.
—See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure)
•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.
—See page 33 (Quick Return)
•To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.
—See page 38 (Self Recording)
•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.
—See page 40 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)
•To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.
—See page 44 (Playback Zoom with the Remote Control)
•To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright
portion.
—See page 46 (Gamma Playback)
•To focus on an off-centred subject.
—See page 53 (Manual Focus)
•To record still images on a card so that the images may be easily read into a
computer.
—See page 67 (Card Recording)
•To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the
camcorder.
—See page 83 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)
4
Operation References
On-screen Display Index
For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.
TAPE-CAMERA mode
p. 51
p. 40
p. 84
p. 83
p. 59
p. 59
p. 92
p. 15
MA NUAL S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S C E NE MENU
F U L L AU T O
MA N. F OC US
OTH E RS
OSD
p. 37
p. 20
p. 52
p. 54
p. 53
p. 55
p. 56
p. 57
p. 33
p. 35
p. 35
p. 28
p. 39
p. 27
p. 37
p. 36
DE F AUL T
p. 22
p. 54
S OUND
T I ME CODE
T C OU T
W
H I T E BA L .
E X POSURE
SHU T. S P E E D
QK. RE T URN
RE T URN
DEMO MODE
L A NGUAGE
RE TURN
p. 22
AU T O
3 0 min
L C D S E T
CAMER A S E T
PHO T O SNA P
SNA P E F F .
DG T L Z OOM
T A P E S PE ED
RE C GU I DE
1 6 : 9
BA CK L I GHT
L C D BR I GHT
L C D C OL O UR
RE T URN
p. 80
MA NUAL S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S C E NE MENU
F U L L AU T O
MA N. F OC US
p. 45
pp. 16, 81
p. 83
p. 16
p. 17
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
A RE A
W
H I T E BA L .
E X POSURE
SHU T. S P E E D
QK. RE T URN
RE T URN
M
O T I ON
RE TURN
S UMR T I ME
S E T T I NG
1 2 H / 2 4 H
RE TURN
AUD I O S E T
AUD I O MODE
Z OOM M I C
p. 40
p. 29
p. 30
W
I ND
RE T URN
TAPE-VCR mode
p. 50
pp. 47, 48
p. 63
p. 64
p. 48
P L A Y B AC K S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
L C D S E T
BA CK L I GHT
L C D BR I GHT
L C D C OL OUR
RE T URN
p. 80
p. 45
M
ULTI F RAME
p. 22
+
AUD I O DUB
AUD I O
AUDIO1
2
M
O T I ON
P B E F F E C T
RE T URN
p. 64
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
RE TURN
p. 49
p. 40
p. 84
p. 42
p. 83
p. 59
p. 59
OTH E RS
OSD
DE F AUL T
REMO T E
S OUND
P L A Y B AC K S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
M
ULTI F RAME
AUD I O DUB
AUD I O
T I ME CODE
T C OU T
RE T URN
M
OT I ON
P B E F F E C T
RE T URN
5
CARD-CAMERA mode
p. 51
p. 52
p. 54
p. 53
p. 55
p. 56
p. 57
p. 40
p. 84
p. 70
p. 83
p. 92
p. 15
MA NUAL S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S C E NE MENU
F U L L AU T O
MA N. F OC US
OTH E RS
OSD
CARD
p. 67
DE F AUL T
1 0 / 9 4
p. 22
F ORMAT
NORMAL
SOUND
p. 67
W
H I T E BA L .
DEMO MODE
L ANGUA GE
RE T URN
p. 54
E X POSURE
SHU T. S P E E D
RE T URN
p.68
AU T O
L C D S E T
p. 68
p. 69
p. 35
p. 28
p. 27
p. 36
CAMER A S E T
RE C MODE
BA CK L I GHT
L C D BR I GHT
L C D C OL OUR
RE T URN
p. 80
S E L F T I ME R
SNA P E F F .
DG T L Z OOM
RE C GU I D E
MA NUAL S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S C E NE MENU
F U L L AU T O
MA N. F OC US
M
O T I ON
p. 45
pp. 16, 81
p. 83
p. 16
p. 17
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
A RE A
W
H I T E BA L .
RE T URN
E X POSURE
SHU T. S P E E D
RE T URN
S UMR T I ME
S E T T I NG
1 2 H / 2 4 H
RE TURN
CARD-VCR mode
7
8
9
10
p. 71
P L A Y B A C K
1 0 0
-
0 0 1 0
NORMA L
P A GE 2 / 2
p. 50
p. 75
pp. 73, 74
p. 72
pp. 77, 78
P L A Y B AC K S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S L I D E SHOW
DE L E T E
L C D S E T
1 0 0
-
0 0 1 0
CARD
BA CK L I GHT
L C D BR I GHT
L C D C OL OUR
RE T URN
p. 22
1 30 / 1 0
p. 80
p. 45
NORMA L
PRO T E C T
p. 71
P R I . ORDE R
RE T URN
C L O C K S E T
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Note:
• See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen.
6
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 12).
I NSERT
A CASSE TTE.
The video cassette is defective and should be
removed (see page 12).
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 87).
CASSE TTE NOT
RECORDABLE.
PROTECT. TAB
The tape is about to end. Prepare a new
THE TAPE
TAPE END
TAPE END
cassette (see page 12).
ENDS SOON.
The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a
new cassette (see page 12).
CHANGE THE
CASSE TTE.
The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a
fully charged battery pack (see page 10).
BAT TERY I S
TOO LOW.
Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a
few hours for the dew to dry away (see
page viii).
About 10 seconds after this warning appears,
the camcorder automatically turns off.
DEW
DEW
The video heads are clogged and should be
cleaned (see page ix).
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
LAMP
When the setting screen of a manual function
displays, all warnings will be indicated by F in
the centre of the LCD screen. To check the type
of warning, complete the manual setting and
return to normal screen.
7
Displayed for
5 seconds
Description of warning
The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is
properly inserted (see page 13).
NO
MEMORY CARD
The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.
Delete unnecessary images (see page 73) or replace the card with a
new one (see page 13).
MEMORY CARD
FULL
NO DATA ON
MEMORY CARD
The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can
recognize.
The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is
not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this
camcorder (see page 70).
MEMORY CARD
ERROR
The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card
(see page 70).
FORMAT
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
PROTECTED
The card is write-protected (see page 89).
You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection
setting (see page 72).
DATA
PROTECTED
The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the
card to use it with this camcorder (see page 70).
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 13).
CANNOT
STORE DATA
Note:
•N indicates a flashing display.
8
Preparation
Charging time and maximum continu-
ous recording and playback times in
TAPE modes
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC
adapter/battery charger before use.
Max. continu- Max. continu-
Battery Charging
Note:
ous recording
time
ous playback
time
pack
time
• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/
battery charger when charging the battery pack.
approx.
1hr. 20min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
BT-L225
BT-L445
1
Connect the supplied power cord to the
AC power socket on the AC adapter/
battery charger, and insert the AC plug
into a power outlet.
approx.
2hr. 20min.
approx.
3hr.
approx.
3hr.
• The POWER indicator lights up.
Notes:
AC power socket
• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and
30°C.The battery pack may not charge
properly at temperatures too low or too high.
• The battery pack and charger become warm
during charging.This is not a malfunction.
• Using the zoom (see page 21) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
• The charging time and recording time may
vary depending on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery pack.
• The maximum recording and playback time will
increase somewhat when you leave the battery
on the charger for 1 hour extra after the
CHARGE indicator turns off.
POWER indicator
To power
outlet
2
Align the = mark on the battery pack
with the = mark on the charger (1)
and guide the battery into the groove.
Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the
direction of the arrow (3) until it locks
into place.
• See page 90 for more information on using the
battery pack.
• The CHARGE indicator lights up.
Caution:
CHARGE indicator
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when
the battery is charged.
3
Slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then
remove the AC plug of the power cord
from the power outlet.
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Removing the Battery Pack
Attaching and Removing
the Battery Pack
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
Power switch
2
Rotate the monitor section of the
camcorder (1), then press the power
source release (2). Slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow and
take it out (3).
Attaching the Battery Pack
1
Make sure that the Power
switch is set to OFF.
Power source
release
2
Align the = mark on the side of the
battery pack with the = mark on the
camcorder (1), and slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow
Cautions:
• BEFORE REMOVINGTHE BATTERY PACK,
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK
AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the
battery pack while shooting or during playback
may damage the tape by causing it to wrap
around the video head drum or destroy the card,
rendering it unreadable and unwritable.
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if
you will not use the camcorder for a long period
of time.
completely until it locks into place (2).
• Make sure that the battery pack is firmly
attached during operation. If it is not, the battery
pack may come off or camcorder operation may
fall because of the poor contact pressure.
• To prevent damage to the battery pack when
removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack
while pressing the release.
• Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other
batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.
10
Preparation
Note:
Powering the Camcorder
from an AC Outlet
• When using the AC adapter/battery charger to
power the camcorder, it cannot be used to
charge the battery pack.
You can also power the camcorder from a
power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/
battery charger and DC cable.
Removing the DC cable from the
camcorder
Caution:
Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder
(1), then press the power source release (2).
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow and take it out (3).
• The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is
specially designed for use with this camcorder,
and should not be used as a power supply for
other camcorders.
1
2
Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
Align the notch on the side of the DC
cable connecting plate with the = mark
on the camcorder (1), and slide the
connecting plate in the direction of the
arrow completely until it locks into place
(2).
Power source
release
Cautions:
• BEFORE REMOVINGTHE DC CABLE,
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK
AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC
cable while shooting or during playback may
damage the tape by causing it to wrap around
the video head drum or destroy the card,
rendering it unreadble and unwritable.
• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter
if you will not use the camcorder for a long
period of time.
• The supplied DC cable is designed for use only
with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger.
Do not use it with the other equipment, as this
may damage the cable or the equipment.
DC cable connecting plate
3
Insert the DC cable plug into the DC
OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect
the supplied power cord to the AC
adapter, and insert the AC plug into a
power outlet.
• The POWER indicator on the AC adapter
lights up, and the camcorder is supplied
power.
POWER indicator
To power
outlet
11
4
Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the centre until it clicks into
place.
Inserting and Removing a
Cassette
Inserting a Cassette
1
Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
• After confirmation sound, the cassette
holder extends and opens automatically.
Cassette compartment
door release
Removing a Cassette
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Cautions:
• Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except
when pressing the W mark to close it.
• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down
when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It
may damage the tape.
2
Insert a commercially available cassette
fully with the window facing outwards,
and with the erasure protect tab facing
upwards.
Erasure protect tab
• Remove the cassette if you will not use the
camcorder for a long period of time.
• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder
in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of
the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this
happens, repeat the insertion procedure.
• Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the
cassette compartment door.
E
A V S
R E C
Notes:
• 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.
• See page 87 for more information on the video
cassette tapes intended for use with this
camcorder.
3
Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
• After confirmation sound, the cassette
holder retracts automatically.
W mark
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Preparation
Removing a Card
Inserting and Removing a
Card
Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card
(1) and pull the card straight out (2) as shown
below.
You can use an SD Memory Card (commer-
cially available) or a MultiMediaCard (only
supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still images.
Inserting a Card
1
Make sure that the Power
switch is set to OFF.
Notes:
• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the
MultiMediaCard (see page 86).
• The MultiMediaCard supplied with VL-NZ10 is
preformatted for immediate use.
• See pages 88 and 89 for more information on the
cards intended for use with this camcorder.
2
Slide the card slot cover release and
open the card slot cover in the direction
of the arrow.
Card slot cover release
Caution:
• Do not remove the card from the camcorder
while recording data on the card (S indicator
flashes during recording). This may delete the
recorded image or damage the card.
3
4
Insert a card into the slot as shown
below, and push it in as far as it will go.
Label
Clipped corner
Close the card slot cover.
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Installing the Battery to Remote
Control (Only supplied with VL-
NZ10)
Installing the Lithium
Batteries
Installing the Memory Battery
A lithium battery is used to power the remote
control unit.
A lithium battery is used to store the memory of
the date and time settings.
1
2
Hold the remote control
facing down, and pull
out the battery holder
while pressing the tab
toward the centre.
1
Slide the cassette compartment door
release and open the cassette compart-
ment door.
Tab
Note:
• The cassette holder will extend and open
when the camcorder is connected to a
power source. Be sure to close the cassette
holder before proceeding to the next step
(see page 12).
Insert the lithium battery into the battery
holder with the H side of the battery
facing the m side of the holder.
H side
2
Pull out the lithium battery holder using
a pointed object such as the tip of a
ballpoint pen.
m mark
Lithium battery
holder
3
Insert the battery holder back into
position.
Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type CR2025 recom-
mended by the equipment manufacturer.
X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY
FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED,
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR
EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF
MIS-USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY
REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-
SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
3
4
Insert the lithium
battery into the
battery holder with the
H side of the battery
facing the m side of
the holder.
m mark
Push the battery holder back into
position. Press the W mark gently,
then close the cassette compartment
door by pressing the centre until it clicks
into place.
• 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 battery will last about one year under
normal usage.
Removing the lithium battery
Perform steps 1 and 2 above,
then lift out the battery from the
battery holder.
14
Preparation
Changing the Language
Selecting the Language for
the On-screen Display
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button
to select I, then press the SET button.
This camcorder allows you to choose English,
German or French as the on-screen display
language.
Press l or m to select “LANGUAGE”
(“SPRACHE” or “LANGUE”), then press
the SET button.
MENU button
Power switch
• The language selection screen appears.
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L ANGUAGE
Setting the Language
E NGL I SH
DEUTSCH
Ç
F RAN A I S
When using the camcorder for the first time,
select your on-screen display language by
following the steps below.
4
Press l or m to select the desired
language, then press the SET button.
• The menu screen displays in the
language selected.
1
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
• The language selection
screen appears.
SPRACH E
ENGL I SH
DEUT S CH
Ç
F RAN A I S
Lock button
2
Press l or m on the operation button
to select the desired language, then
press the SET button.
S ONS T I G E S
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VORGA B EN
T ON
L ANGUAGE
E NGL I SH
DEUTSCH
T I ME CODE
T C AUS
D EMO - BE TR .
Ç
F RAN A I S
S PRA CH E
D EUT S CH
ZUR C K
Ü
5
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
Note:
• The English, German and French portions
of this operation manual are based on the
use of on-screen displays in their respec-
tive languages.The portions of this manual
in other languages, however, are based on
the use of English on-screen displays.
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4
5
Press l or m until “2 PARIS” appears,
then press the SET button.
Setting the Area, Date and
Time
AREA
2 PAR I S
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
Note:
• See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on
pages 81 and 82 for the area number and
name of the representative city for your time
zone.
Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.
2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Paris.
MENU button
Power switch
Press l or m to select “SETTING”,
then press the SET button.
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
A RE A
S UMR T I ME
S E T T I NG
1 2 H / 2 4 H
RE TURN
1 . 1. 2 0 0 1
0 : 0 0
SET button
Operation button
6
7
8
9
Press l or m to select “2” (day), then
press the SET button.
Notes:
• Before performing the steps below, make sure
that the lithium battery has been installed (see
page 14).
• If you are in an area that observes summer time,
set the time to the standard time. You can then
correct it for summer time by performing the
steps on page 83.
SE TT I NG
2. 1. 20 0 1
:
0 0 0
Press l or m to select “6” (month),
then press the SET button.
SE TT I NG
2. 6. 20 0 1
:
0 0 0
1
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Press l or m to select “2002” (year),
then press the SET button.
SE TT I NG
2. 6. 20 0 2
:
0 0 0
Lock button
Press l or m to select “10” (hour), then
2
Press the MENU button until the menu
screen appears.
press the SET button.
SE TT I NG
2. 6. 20 0 2
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
:
1 0 0 0
1
A RE A
L ONDON
SUMR T I ME
S E T T I NG
1 2 H / 2 4 H
RE TURN
10 Press l or m to select “30” (minute),
then press the SET button.
• The internal clock now starts operating.
SE TT I NG
2. 6. 20 0 2
:
1 0 3 0
11 Press the MENU button to turn off the
3
Press the SET button.
menu screen.
Note:
• If the date and time have been set, the MANUAL
SET screen (T) appears in step 2. Select
“AREA” in the CLOCK SET screen (P) using the
Operation button and SET button.
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Preparation
Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode
Attaching the Straps
1
After performing step 10 above, press l
or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the
SET button.
Attach the hand strap or the shoulder strap to
the strap loop as shown below.
C L O C K S E T
D I S P L A Y
A RE A
Strap loop
SUMR T I ME
S E T T I NG
Hand strap
1 2 H / 2 4 H
RE TURN
2 4 H
1 2 H
2
3
Press l or m to select “12H”, then
press the SET button.
Shoulder strap
(VL-NZ10 only)
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 five minutes.
When using the shoulder strap
(Only supplied with VL-NZ10)
Attaching the Lens Hood
Adjust the length of its loop as shown below, to
fit it on your shoulder.
When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in
a location with bright lighting, attach the
supplied lens hood to the camcorder. Turn the
lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach
it.
Cautions:
• Do not swing the camcorder by the strap.
• To avoid accident, make sure the shoulder strap
does not get caught in other objects or wrapped
around the neck. And pay close attention to the
following:
—Do not use the shoulder strap when riding on
bicycle or motor cycle.
—Do not allow children to be mischievous with
the shoulder strap.
—Keep a firm hold of the camcorder to prevent
it from swinging and hitting others.
To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.
Notes:
• The lens cap can still be attached on top of the
lens hood.
• Filters and other accessories cannot be attached
on the top of the lens hood.
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Using the Lens Cap
Tips on Recording
Positions
Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand
strap or shoulder strap as shown below.
To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with an upright posture
and steady hand to prevent a shaky image.
Holding the camcorder
Place your right thumb close to the REC
START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.
Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the
left side of the screen.
Basic posture
Take care not to
cover the lens with
Place your elbows
against your sides.
your finger.
When attaching or removing the lens cap,
press both tabs on the top and bottom of the
cap.
Balance your
weight on both
legs.
Shooting from a high angle
Turn the LCD monitor so that the
screen faces downward.
Shooting from a low angle
Tabs
When recording, hang
the hook of the lens cap
on the hand strap or
shoulder strap to keep
the cap out of the way.
Turn the LCD monitor so that
the screen faces upward.
Note:
• Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on
the audio track.
Note:
• Always attach the lens cap over the lens when
not using the camcorder.
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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Selecting the Camcorder Mode
Power 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.
Media Selection switch
Camcorder modes
TAPE-CAMERA mode
TAPE-VCR mode
For recording motion and still images on
tapes.
For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on tapes.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the Power
switch to VCR.
Lock button
Lock button
CARD-CAMERA mode
CARD-VCR mode
For recording still images on cards.
For playing back still images recorded on
cards.
1
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the Power
switch to VCR.
Lock button
Lock button
Note:
• To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
Caution:
• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or
playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or card.
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To pause recording
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape in Full Auto Mode
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters
Recording Standby mode.
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
• Before you start recording, perform the opera-
tions described on pages 9 through 18 to
prepare your camcorder for recording.
PAUSE
REC START/STOP button
Power switch
To turn the power off
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.
Notes:
• Battery power is consumed in Recording
Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not
be recording again soon.
• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby
mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, the power will automatically turn off to
save battery power and to protect the tape from
being damaged. To resume recording, set the
Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
(The camcorder will make a confirmation sound
when it is left in Recording Standby mode for
about 4 minutes.)
Media Selection switch
1
2
Remove the lens cap.
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
3
Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens is now
displayed on the screen.
• The camcorder is now ready to record
(Recording Standby mode).
Maximum continuous recording and
actual recording times in TAPE-CAM-
ERA mode
Battery
pack
Max. continuous
recording time
Actual recording
time
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
50min.
BT-L225
BT-L445
Lock button
AU T O
approx.
3hr.
approx.
1hr. 40min.
Note:
• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set
the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page
54).
Note:
• Using the zoom (see page 21) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
4
Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
REC
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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Zooming
Auto Focus
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically
changing your position.
When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge
the subject up to 10K.
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.
Zooming in (when you want to centre
attention on the subject)
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.
• If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will
automatically zoom out until a subject comes
into the frame.
• Auto Focus may not work in the situations
described on page 53. In these situations, use
the manual focus function.
Wide
angle
Tele-
photo
Zooming out (when you want to
includes the surroundings)
Zooming in
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-
photo) side to get a close-up view (1).
Zooming out
Macro Shots
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide
angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).
This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images
of small objects such as flowers and insects, or
make title frames for your videos. When you
want to record a magnified image of a subject
which is within approximately 1.5 m of the
camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom
out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom
control to the W side, and then move the
camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain
the desired angle of view. The camcorder will
automatically focus on the subject when the
lens is set for the widest angle.
Power Zoom control
Zoom range indicator
W
T
ZOOM
3
Power Zoom
control
• The zoom range indicator shows you the current
zoom setting.
• The zoom speed depends on how far you push
the Power Zoom control.
Notes:
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming
in on subjects within 1.5 m. The camcorder will
automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on
the subject.
Notes:
• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure
that the subject receives sufficient illumination.
• It is recommended that you use a tripod for
recording macro shots, to prevent image
shaking. (See page 41 to use the camcorder
with a tripod.)
• See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom.
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Remaining Recording Time
Display
Remaining Battery Power
Display
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
Available modes:
All modes
When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-
CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator
displays the approximate remaining tape time
in minutes.
When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, the remaining
battery power indicator is displayed. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning
indicator appears. Replace the battery pack.
Remaining recording
time indicator
(Green)
3 0 min
Remaining battery
power indicator
(Green)
(Red)
Notes:
• The remaining recording time indicator
appears when the OSD menu item is set to
“ON”.
BAT TERY I S
TOO LOW.
Warning indicator
• The remaining recording time indicator
appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC
START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The remaining recording time indicator only
shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies
slightly depending on the length of tape used.
(This function is based on the DVM60 tape
standard.)
Notes:
• The remaining battery power indicator
appears when the OSD menu item is set to
“ON”.
• Use the remaining battery power indicator only
as an approximate indication.
• The remaining battery power indicator may
change to either a higher or lower level if you set
the Power switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA or VCR.
When the remaining recording time reaches 1
minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.
• In cold environments, the red remaining battery
power indicator may appear sooner. The battery
pack, however, can be used until the warning
indicator appears.
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning
indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder
to suddenly lose power.
Warning indicator
Approx. remaining time
THE TAPE
ENDS SOON.
Less than 1 min.
TAPE END
CHANGE THE
CASSE TTE.
The tape has reached
the end.
TAPE END
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Basic Operations
Playback
To stop playback
Tape Playback
Press l.
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy
playback monitor. Nothing needs to be con-
nected, 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.
Power switch
Note:
• The tape is automatically rewound when
playback reaches the end of the tape.
Using Earphones
(Commercially available)
Available modes:
TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA
Operation button
1
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
You can monitor the sound via stereo ear-
phones (commercially available) during
playback or recording. Stereo earphones with a
3.5 mm diameter plug can be used with this
camcorder by using the supplied earphones
connecting cable.
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to VCR.
Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the
PHONES jack on the camcorder as shown
below.
Lock button
3
4
Press j (or k) on the Operation button
to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the
desired point.
Earphones connecting
cable (supplied)
Press m to begin playback.
PHONES jack
Note:
• If you press the REC START/STOP button in
TAPE-VCR mode, the
mark appears
Notes:
and the camcorder enters Recording
Standby mode. If you do not intend to
record, press l to turn the
then press m to begin playback. This will
ensure your previous recording is not
erased (VL-NZ10 only, see page 61).
• Before connecting stereo earphones, turn the
camcorder volume down to the lowest setting.
• The built-in speaker automatically turns off when
stereo earphones are connected to the PHONES
jack.
mark off,
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Volume Control
Video Search
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,
push the Volume control to the L or + side to
increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.
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
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.
1
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,
press k (or j) on the Operation button.
• The playback picture fast forwards (or
reverses).
Volume control
2
When you find the scene, press m to
return to normal playback.
Searching for a Scene Far from the
Current Tape Position
1
During fast forward (or rewind) in TAPE-
VCR mode, press and hold k (or j) on
the Operation button.
VOLUME
Increase
Decrease
• The fast forward (or rewind) picture
displays.
Still
2
If the scene is still rather far from the
current tape position, release the
Operation button to normal fast forward
(or rewind).
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
The still function allows you to pause playback
in TAPE-VCR mode.
3
4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you
find the scene.
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press m
on the Operation button.
Press m to begin normal playback.
Notes:
• The sound is off during search.
• You may experience picture noise during search.
This is not a malfunction.
To return to normal playback, press m again.
Notes:
• The sound is off in Still mode.
• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically
returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode
for more than 5 minutes.
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Basic Operations
Playback
3
4
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.)
Watching Playback on a TV
Available modes:
TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR
You can connect the camcorder to a TV to
allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.
1
2
Open the jack cover on the camcorder (see
page 2).
Set the Power switch on the camcorder to
VCR, and begin playback (see page 23).
Notes:
• If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART
connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART
conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ).
Jack cover
21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR
Connect the camcorder to your TV (or
VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S-
video cable, as shown.
0
RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART
conversion connector
(QSOCZ0033TAZZ)
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
(R)
(L/MONO)
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.
CHANNEL
P
AUSE
/STILL
PLAY
STOP/
EJECT
POWER
T
V
/
V
C
R
S
E
T
U
P
REC
• If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket, you
do not need to connect the yellow video plug.
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV for
playback, the picture on the TV screen may flicker if
the volume on the camcorder is set to maximum.
Should this occur, turn the volume down (see page
24).
Black: To S-video input socket
Yellow: To video input jack
White: To audio input (L) jack
Red: To audio input (R) jack
Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)
• Close the jack cover after use.
To AVLS terminal
Removing the audio/video/S-video
cable from the camcorder
Press the release tabs on the sides of the
connector, then remove the plug from the
terminal.
The arrow shows the signal flow.
:
Press the
release tabs.
Caution:
• 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.
About the S-video socket
Caution:
• Do not forcibly remove the connector without
pressing the release tabs.This may damage the
cable or the camcorder.
S-video sockets are used to separately pass
the chroma (colour) and luminance (bright-
ness) components of video signals. They serve
to improve the picture quality in both recording
and playback.
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Useful Features
4
5
6
Press l or m on the Operation button
to select the desired menu screen (Y),
then press the SET button.
Using the Menu Screens
Use the menu screens to adjust the various
camcorder settings.
Example
CAMER A S E T
PHO T O SNA P SNA P
SNA P E F F .
DG T L Z OOM
T A P E S PE ED
RE C GU I DE
1 6 : 9
Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menu
setting in TAPE-CAMERA mode.
Media Selection switch
Power switch
M
O T I ON
RE TURN
• You can press k, instead of the SET
button.
Press l or m to select the desired
menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press
the SET button.
SET button
MENU button
Example
Operation button
CAMER A S E T
PHO T O SNA P
SNA P E F F .
OF F
4 0
3 0 0
DG T L Z OOM
T A P E S PE ED
RE C GU I DE
1 6 : 9
1
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE or CARD.
M
O T I ON
RE TURN
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• You can press k, instead of the SET
button.
Lock button
Press l or m to select the desired
menu setting, then press the SET
button.
3
Press the MENU button until the menu
screen appears.
Example
MA NUAL S E T
P I C. E F F E C T
S C E NE MENU
F UL L AU T O
MA N. F OC US
DGTL ZOOM
4 0
• You can press j, instead of the SET
button.
W
H I T E BA L .
• To adjust another menu item, press l or
m to select “RETURN” and press the
SET button, then perform steps 4 to 6.
E X POSURE
SHU T. S P E E D
QK. RE T URN
RE T URN
To turn off the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
Notes:
• Certain menu items are common to all
camcorder modes. If the SOUND menu item, for
example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in
other modes.
• The menu screen automatically turns off if no
settings are made within five minutes.
• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.
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Useful Features
Camera Recording
Turning on the recording guide
Displaying the Recording
Guide
• The example screens shown are for TAPE-
CAMERA mode.
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.
This function helps you decide on the size of
the subject occupying the screen. Select one
of five recording guides.
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button
to select Y, then press the SET button.
Types of Recording Guides
Press l or m to select “REC GUIDE”,
then press the SET button.
Cross: A cross mark at
the centre of the
screen for placing the
subject at the centre.
CAMER A S E T
PHO T O SNA P
SNA P E F F .
DG T L Z OOM
T A P E S PE ED
OF F
ON
RE C GU I DE
1 6 : 9
M
O T I ON
Focus: Focus brackets
for guiding you to the
focus area.
RE TURN
4
5
Press l or m to select “ON”, then press
the SET button.
Landscape: Grid lines
dividing the screen
into 9 areas to help
you with the horizontal
and vertical composi-
tion.
ON
REC GU I DE
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
Selecting the recording guide
Snapshot: For captur-
ing a small group of
friends in a frame with
surrounding back-
ground.
Press l or m on the Operation button.
Portrait: Yellow frame
fitting a full-body view
and blue frame fitting
an upper-body view.
To turn off the recording guide
Select “OFF” in step 4 above, then press the
SET button.
Notes:
• When using manual focus, you cannot
change the recording guide.
• The recording guide appears when the OSD
menu item is set to “ON”.
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The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed
during digital zooming.
Setting the Digital Zoom
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–
10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or
10–300K (digital zoom). The digital zoom
allows you to record powerful close-up pictures
with the same operation as normal zooming.
Notes:
• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical
zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range
of 1–300K.
• As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture
quality decreases when higher digital zoom
settings are used.
W
T
D
-
ZOOM 25
1
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU button until the
menu screen appears.
Digital zoom indicator
To use optical zoom only
2
3
Press l or m on the operation button
to select Y, then press the SET button.
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”,
then press the SET button.
CAMER A S E T
PHO T O SNA P
SNA P E F F .
OF F
4 0
3 0 0
DG T L Z OOM
T A P E S PE ED
RE C GU I DE
1 6 : 9
M
O T I ON
RE TURN
4
5
Press l or m to select “40” or “300”,
then press the SET button.
DGTL ZOOM
4 0
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
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Useful features
Camera Recording
Removing the zoom microphone
Using the Zoom
Microphone (Only supplied
with VL-NZ10)
Turn the screw in the opposite direction than
when mounting, then pull off the zoom micro-
phone.
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
Cautions:
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom
microphone, as this may damage the
equipment.
• The accessory shoe on the camcorder is
designed only for use with the zoom microphone
supplied with VL-NZ10.
With the zoom microphone, you can record
audio according to the magnification of the
zoom lens for producing the optimum sound.
You can also set the zoom microphone to
record only sounds at a distance.
Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode
Mounting the Zoom Microphone
Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the
zoom microphone is mounted.
1
Align the zoom microphone with the
accessory shoe on the camcorder, and
slide it in the direction of the arrow until
it locks into place.
Types of Zoom Microphone modes
AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects
the optimum sound according to the
magnification of the zoom lens. When the
zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the
built-in microphone is used to record
sounds. As the zoom magnification
increases, the sounds from the zoom
microphone and built-in microphone are
mixed according to the zoom setting.
TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to
record sounds at a distance. (The built-in
microphone is turned off.)
2
Turn the screw in the direction of the
arrow to secure the microphone.
OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off.
(The built-in microphone is on.)
1
2
Mount the zoom microphone to the
camcorder.
In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen
appears.
3
4
Press l or m on the operation button
to select U, then press the SET button.
Press l or m to select “ZOOM MIC”,
then press the SET button.
AUD I O S E T
AUD I O MODE
Z OOM M I C
AU TO
T E L E
OF F
W
I ND
RE T URN
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