Page 1 MODEL VL - PD6H OPERATION MANUAL SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE 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/...
Page 2 To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT do NOT use any other power source. FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP CAMCORDER MODEL VL-PD6H ONLY. Important: This unit can be operated by connecting it Recording and playback of any material may to either the AC adapter or battery pack.
Page 3 • DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. VL-PD6H/tobira2 01.4.24, 0:07 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 4 DC cable Infrared Audio/video/S-video CR2025 type Shoulder strap cable lithium battery remote control 3.3 V type 4 MB SmartMedia card SmartMedia™ card* (with contents) protective case *Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals. VL-PD6H/i-iii 01.4.24, 0:11 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 5 Standard-life intelligent Extended-life intelligent battery pack battery pack battery pack battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-LS222 BT-LS442 Detachable LCD cable Zoom microphone Mini DV cassette VR-2LCB VR-5MC VR-DVM60N PixLab Video Capture Software Soft case VR-PK100S VL-PD6H/i-iii 01.4.24, 0:11 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 6 (a blanket, etc.). • Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment. The heat from incandescent lights may deform the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction. VL-PD6H/i-iii 01.4.24, 0:11 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Video Search ............24 Still ................. 24 Selecting the Camcorder Mode ......25 Summary of Using the Controls ..........26 Operations Selecting the User Mode ........27 Using the Menu Screens ........28 VL-PD6H/iv-vi 01.4.24, 0:08 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 8 Using the Zoom Microphone (Optional Accessory) .......... 55 Adjusting the Microphone Sound Level ....56 Windbreak ............. 56 World Clock ............57 Selecting Summer Time ........59 Setting the Confirmation Sound ......59 VL-PD6H/iv-vi 01.4.24, 0:08 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 9 Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer ............. 90 Print Order ............. 91 Appendix Useful Information ..........93 Demonstration Mode ........... 100 Before Requesting Service ......... 101 Specifications ............103 VL-PD6H/iv-vi 01.4.24, 0:08 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 10: Part Names
Previous Image Selection button Next Image Selection button [p. 78] [p. 78] Play/Still button [pp. 22, 24]/ Set button [p. 78] *Used when operating the LCD monitor-remote control using the optional detachable LCD cable. VL-PD6H/001-003 01.4.24, 0:26 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 11 Speaker [p. 22] PC COMMUNICATION jack [p. 69] LCD monitor-remote control operation buttons* [p. 42] LCD monitor UNLOCK release lever* [p. 41] *Used when operating the LCD monitor-remote control using the optional detachable LCD cable. VL-PD6H/001-003 01.4.24, 7:32 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 12 POWER MICrophone Shoulder strap loop* jack [p. 67] [p. 13] Card slot door [p. 70] Card slot door release [p. 70] Hand strap [p. 13] *Located inside the hand strap. Bottom view Tripod socket VL-PD6H/001-003 01.4.24, 0:26 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 13: Quick Reference Index
• To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright portion. —See page 61 (Gamma Playback) • To record still images on a SmartMedia card so that the images may be easily read into a computer. —See page 71 (Card Recording) VL-PD6H/004-008 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 14: On-Screen Display Index
- - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - p. 16 1 2H / 2 4H 2 4H B AC K L I GH T NORMAL p. 64 P I C TURE VL-PD6H/004-008 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 15 59 S E T T I NG p. 15 2 4H 1 2H / 2 4H p. 16 Note: • See pages 25 to 28 for the procedure to display the desired screen. VL-PD6H/004-008 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 16: Warning Indicators
L AMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local L AMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is between 135° and 180° in Tape Recording or Card...
Page 17 Playback, or no index is recorded on the SmartMedia card. Insert a card DA T A NOT with the indices for the tape in question or record indices and then perform F OUND Index Playback (see page 87). Note: • indicates a flashing display. VL-PD6H/004-008 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack
• The CHARGE indicator lights up. • See page 97 for more information on using the battery pack. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-LS222, BT-L221, BT- L441, or BT-LS442 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Page 19: Attaching And Removing The Battery Pack
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-LS222, BT-L221, BT- L441, or BT-LS442 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 20: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Lower the viewfinder, and push it in SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and completely. unwritable. • Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if the camcorder is not to be used for a long period of time. VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Mini Dv Cassette
• 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 95 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder. VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap
• Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap. Using the Lens Cap Loop Loop When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap. Buckle Buckle Tabs VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 23: Installing The Lithium Memory Battery
• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into battery. place. • The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage. VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 24: Setting The Area, Date And Time
Turn the SET-PUSH dial to select “6” (month), and then press the dial. Hold down the Lock button and set the S E T T I NG 2 0 0 0 Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 25: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording
SmartMedia card is not being played back. • You can also display the date and time by pressing the DATE DISPLAY button on the infrared remote control. VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 26: Using The Viewfinder
Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to Dioptre CAMERA or VCR. adjustment dial • A picture is displayed in the viewfinder. Lock button VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor
• Close the LCD monitor completely with the watching playback on the monitor. screen facing in when not in use. • Use a soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. VL-PD6H/009-018 01.4.24, 0:25 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 28: Easy Tape Recording In Full Auto Mode
This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. VL-PD6H/019-021 01.4.24, 0:23 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 29: Zooming
• See page 31 for use of the digital zoom. upward. Note: • Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track. VL-PD6H/019-021 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 30: Remaining Recording Time Display
CHANGE THE displayed. CAS SE T T E . 0 min. (The tape has (Green) reached the end.) AUTO T A PE END (Green) (Red) VL-PD6H/019-021 01.4.24, 0:24 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 31: Playback Tape Playback
• The Volume buttons can only be used to adjust the zoom setting when the camcorder is in Playback Zoom mode. Cancel Playback Zoom to adjust the volume with the Volume buttons (see page 60). VL-PD6H/022-024 01.4.24, 0:23 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 32: Watching The Playback On A Tv
Hold down the catches Catches and pull out the plug. A / V To A/V+S terminal A/V+S terminal Caution: • Forcibly pulling on the audio/video/S-video cable without holding down the catches may result in damage. VL-PD6H/022-024 01.4.24, 0:23 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 33: Video Search
Play/Still button ( ) to return to for more than 5 minutes. normal playback. Notes: • The sound is off during search. • Some picture noise appears during search. This is not a malfunction. VL-PD6H/022-024 01.4.24, 0:23 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 34: Selecting The Camcorder Mode
Power switch to VCR. CAMERA. 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 SmartMedia card. VL-PD6H/025-028 01.4.24, 0:22 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 35: Using The Controls
To turn the power off, set the Power switch to MENU/DISPLAY button. OFF without pressing the Lock button. SET-PUSH dial By turning and pressing the SET-PUSH dial, you can adjust the settings on the menu screens and other designated screens. VL-PD6H/025-028 01.4.24, 0:22 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 36: Selecting The User Mode
Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The user mode indicator is displayed. User mode indicator AUTO Lock button VL-PD6H/025-028 01.4.24, 0:22 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 37: Using The Menu Screens
“OFF” in other modes. • The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes. VL-PD6H/025-028 01.4.24, 0:22 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 38: Useful Features
“SP” to “LP”. 1 2 B I T Recording mode indicator To return to SP mode Press the SET-PUSH dial to set the TAPE SPEED menu item to “SP” in step 3 above. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 39: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
(see page 67). turn off the menu screen. • The indicator is turned off. To return to DIS mode Press the SET-PUSH dial to set the DIS menu item to “ON” in step 3 above. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 40: Setting The Digital Zoom
D I G I T AL Z OOM T AP E S P EE D E ND [ME NU / D I SP L AY ] Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 41: Gamma Brightness Compensation
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until In Tape Recording or Card Recording mode, “GAMMA” disappears. press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once. • “GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. AUTO AUTO GAMMA GAMMA AUTO AUTO VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 42: Gain-Up (Cat's Eye)
• Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the manual exposure function (see page 48). L I GHT L I GHT AUTO AUTO GAMMA GAMMA L I GHT L I GHT AUTO AUTO VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 43: Night Recording (Super Cat's Eye)
Gain-up mode and then setting the SUPER CAT’S EYE switch to ON. L I GHT L I GHT L I GHT L I GHT AUTO AUTO SUPER CAT SUPER CAT S EYE S EYE VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 44: Quick Return
SET-PUSH dial again in step 3. search. • If the cassette has been removed since the last recording or if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, the quick return function cannot be used. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 45: Auto Focus
• 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. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 46: Fade In And Fade Out
“FADE”. Press the REC START/STOP button F ADE F ADE at the point where you wish to stop recording. Note: Fade indicator • Fade mode is automatically cancelled after Fade Out. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 47: Still Recording On Tape
• To automatically dub still images on a tape to a SmartMedia card with Auto Capture, record still images for 30 seconds or longer (see page 84). VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 48: Multiple Strobe Recording
Note: Multiple Strobe Recording cannot be mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures. used with PHOTO SHOT mode. • Multiple Strobe Recording cannot be used with the digital zoom or picture effects. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 49: Using The Infrared Remote Control
CAMERA or VCR. • When the battery is depleted and the remote control does not operate, replace it with a new CR2025 lithium battery (see page 14). VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 50: Using The Lcd Monitor-Remote Control
Align the ƒ mark on the LCD monitor with the ∂ mark on the camcorder (Q), and slide the LCD monitor in the direction of the arrow (W) until it locks into place. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 51 LCD monitor-remote control. Catches Note: • You cannot turn on the camcorder power by pressing the E (Power on/off) button unless the Power switch on the camcorder is set to CAMERA or VCR. VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 52: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot
To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor and then rotate it 180° vertically (W). back to within 135°. (See pages 7 and 8 for descriptions of the warning indicators.) VL-PD6H/029-043 01.4.24, 0:21 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 53: Playback
During tape playback, press the SLOW button ( To view slow playback in reverse, press the Playback Direction button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (D). VL-PD6H/044-047 01.4.24, 0:20 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 54: Using The Time Code
OF F T C 0 0 5 3 5 OUTPUT OF F E ND [ME NU / D I SP L AY ] END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ] VL-PD6H/044-047 01.4.24, 0:20 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 55: Using The Tape Counter
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T D I SP L AY OUTPUT OF F T C 0 0 5 3 5 END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ] Time code VL-PD6H/044-047 01.4.24, 0:20 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 56 Press the Stop button (A) to finish playback. Note: • This feature does not work during video search. VL-PD6H/044-047 01.4.24, 0:20 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 57: Advanced Features
• When you want to cancel all manual settings and - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 58: Manual Focus
F OCUS NE AR F AR Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the subject as you desire. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 59 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - COMPOS I T E Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • “MF” is displayed. Manual focus indicator 6 0min MANUA L 1 2 B I T VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 60: Setting The Shutter Speed
- - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - the SET-PUSH dial. 6 0min MANUAL SHUT . SP E ED AUTO VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 61 (see page 38) to record higher quality still images of fast-moving subjects. • 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. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 62: White Balance Lock
• White Balance Lock will be cancelled if a picture effect is selected afterward. Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 63: Picture Effects
Select “OFF” in step 5 above, and then press the SET-PUSH dial. Note: • Picture effects cannot be selected when Night Recording or Composite Recording is used or a still image is displayed. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 64: Using The Zoom Microphone (Optional Accessory)
Microphone mode is fixed to “AUTO” and cannot be selected on the menu screen. • You can adjust the sound input level of the zoom microphone and the built-in microphone to the desired setting (see page 56). VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 65: Adjusting The Microphone Sound Level
Note: When a sound at a distorted level is received, the red microphone sound level indicator is displayed. Select the level so that the red indicator does not appear even when loud sounds are made. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 66: World Clock
NEW YORK CAIRO L. A. TOKYO HNGKNG DUBAI KARACHI DACCA HAWAII CARACAS BANGKOK FN ISL. SOLOMON SAMOA SYDNEY WLLNGTN 150˚ 120˚ 90˚ 60˚ 30˚ 0˚ 30˚ 60˚ 90˚ 120˚ 150˚ 180˚ Area number VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 67 Canada (Montreal), Jamaica, Peru, U.S.A. (New York, Washington D.C.), EST (Eastern Standard Time) CARACAS Chile, Dominica, Venezuela Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay FN ISL. Fernando de Noronha AZORES Azores Islands * These are commonly used names. The formal names may be different. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 68: Selecting Summer Time
Card Recording mode will also be turned 2 . 6 . 2 0 0 1 1 1 : 3 0 off. To reset to standard time Select “OFF” in step 4 above. VL-PD6H/048-059 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 69: Playback
Press the SET-PUSH dial to set the PB ZOOM picture quality for still images. menu item to “OFF” in step 2 above. • Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be transferred to a personal computer. VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:18 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 70: Gamma Playback
Note: • Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used • Gamma Playback has no effect during still during video search, still or slow playback, or playback. together with Playback Zoom or Picture Effect Playback. VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:18 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 71: Playback Effects
“OFF” in step 2 above. Notes: • Playback effects will be cancelled if Playback Zoom, Multiple Strobe Playback or Picture Effect Playback is used afterward. • Playback effects will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted. VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:18 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 72: Picture Effect Playback
C AP TURE E ND [ ME NU / D I SP L AY ] P I C T URE E F F . OF F S E T [ D I AL PUSH ] VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:18 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 73: Picture/Backlight Adjustments
LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless it is necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.) • Picture/backlight adjustments cannot be performed from the viewfinder. VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:18 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 74: Editing
• If your VCR has an S-video input terminal, you can use the S-video plug of the supplied audio/ video/S-video cable for the video connection on the VCR. (The yellow video plug does not need to be connected to the VCR.) VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 75: Editing To Video Equipment With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
(analogue or digital). Recording Video equipment To DV terminal with DV terminal DV cable (commercially available) Playback To DV terminal DV terminal VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 76: Audio Dubbing Feature
103. Use of any other type of microphone may result in damage to the microphone or the camcorder. A microphone with a separate power plug cannot be used. VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 77 • Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode is encountered. • You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately (see “Selecting the Audio Playback Mode” on next page). VL-PD6H/060-069 01.4.24, 0:19 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 78: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ] Capture Software. Notes: 1 + 2 • Use Sharp PixLab Browser and PixLab TWAIN (YUV) Module to transfer images to a personal Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to computer. turn off the menu screen.
Page 79: Recording
Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot with the contact area facing in and with the chipped corner facing down, and push it in as far as it will go. Contact area Chipped corner VL-PD6H/070-074 01.4.24, 0:58 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 80: Card Recording
AUTO CARD Caution: 6 / 4 0 • Do not turn the power off while the indicator is flashing in step 7. Lock button Number of shots remaining VL-PD6H/070-074 01.4.24, 0:58 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 81: Selecting The Picture Resolution
Since the amount of data differs depending on factors such as image detail, sometimes the resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording. VL-PD6H/070-074 01.4.24, 0:58 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 82: Recording With The Self-Timer
NORMA L R E C MODE SmartMedia card once the self-timer operating indicator begins flashing. 6 0min AUTO CARD NORMAL 6 / 4 0 E ND [ D I A L PUSH ] VL-PD6H/070-074 01.4.24, 0:58 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 83: Composite Recording
Multiple Strobe Recording. • You can also operate Composite Recording by pressing the COMPOSITE buttons and the Shift ß, ©, ƒ, and ∂ buttons on the infrared remote control. Titles VL-PD6H/070-074 01.4.24, 0:59 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 84 T I T L E / SCE NE Press the REC START/STOP button to END [ D I AL PUSH ] begin recording. To delete the composed design Press the SET-PUSH dial. VL-PD6H/075-078 01.4.24, 0:44 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 85 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 END [ D I AL PUSH ] Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. To delete the inset still image Press the SET-PUSH dial. VL-PD6H/075-078 01.4.24, 0:44 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 86: Formatting A Smartmedia Card
• Use this camcorder to format a SmartMedia card. The camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment. • You cannot format a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal affixed. VL-PD6H/075-078 01.4.24, 0:44 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 87: Playback Card Playback
• To return to a thumbnail of the images, press the Stop button (A). Note: • Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image, the resolution setting indicator displayed during playback may not match the resolution setting used during recording. VL-PD6H/075-078 01.4.24, 0:44 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 88: Slide Show Playback
- - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - SET-PUSH dial. P I C TURE E F F . S L I DE SHOW CARD S T ART CANC E L VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 89: Delete-Protection
PROT E C T NORMA L 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 6 E ND [ D I A L PUSH ] VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 90: Deleting Stored Images One By One
• Do not turn the power off while deleting an image. DE L E T E NORMAL 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 6 END [ D I AL PUSH ] END [ D I AL PUSH ] VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 91: Deleting All Stored Images
DE L E T E AL L DE L E T E AL L DE L E T E AL L YE S [ BUT TON BUT TON • To cancel deletion, press the Stop button (A). VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 92: Dubbing Images From A Tape To A Smartmedia Card
AUDIO1 + 2 6 0min 6 0min Press the STILL button at the point where the desired image appears. • A still picture of the image is displayed. AUDIO1 + 2 6 0min VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 93 • Do not turn the power off or remove the SmartMedia card during Auto Capture, as this may result in deletion of images on the SmartMedia card or damage to the SmartMedia card itself. VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 94: Dubbing Images From A Smartmedia Card To A Tape
Press the Stop button (A) to return to a thumbnail of the images. Press the (Set) button to set the image. 6 0min 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 3 CARD 3 / 6 NORMAL NORMAL VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 95: Composite Playback
• Composite Playback can also be operated by pressing the COMPOSITE buttons and the Shift ß, ©, ƒ, and ∂ buttons on the infrared remote control. • Composite Playback cannot be used in Card Playback mode. VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 96: Index Search
SmartMedia card while creating indices, as this I NDE X DAT A NOT FOUND DE L E T E may result in deletion of images on the SmartMedia card or damage to the SmartMedia card itself. VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 97 • The index is deleted, and the following the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off indices are packed together toward the the menu screen. front. • If you want to delete another index, repeat steps 3 and 4. VL-PD6H/079-089 01.4.24, 0:47 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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Page 99: Transferring The Data On A Smartmedia Card To A Computer
SmartMedia card before inserting the card to a (100 to 999) PC card adapter. • For details, see the operation manuals of the computer, floppy disk adapter, and PC card adapter. DVC00001.JPG Still image DVC00002.JPG VL-PD6H/090-092 01.4.24, 0:46 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 100: Print Order
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Page 101 Print Order to an Image”. PR I NT SE L E C T PR I NT A L L PR I NT NONE Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. • The indicators are turned off. VL-PD6H/090-092 01.4.24, 0:46 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 102: Useful Information
• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects. Note: • It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently. VL-PD6H/093-103 01.4.24, 0:45 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 103 DV cassette • Clear colour reproduction with virtually no colour contamination Provides three times the colour resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). Clear images with virtually no distracting colour contamination (which usually appears as red). 8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be •...
Page 104 • Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position. • If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the tape. • Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks. VL-PD6H/093-103 01.4.24, 0:45 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 105 • If the write-protect seal becomes dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not re-use a write-protect seal once it has been affixed and removed. VL-PD6H/093-103 01.4.24, 0:45 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 106 Note: • To protect the terminals, put the cover on the • Use only SHARP BT-LS222, BT-L221, BT-L441, or battery pack when it is not being used. BT-LS442 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.
Page 107 W Remove the bag when the air temperature rescent lamp may need to be replaced. inside it reaches the temperature of the Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or room. your dealer for further advice. • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW”...
Page 108 • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder indicator appears on the screen. Contact your casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to other strong chemical cleaners. These may page 101 “Before Requesting Service”.
Page 109: Demonstration Mode
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Page 110: Before Requesting Service
Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).
Page 111 The characters should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation. VL-PD6H/093-103 01.4.24, 0:45 PM Downloaded from:...
Page 112: Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumination capability, lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer. VL-PD6H/093-103 01.4.24, 0:46 PM Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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