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Sharp ViewCam VL-WD450E Operation Manual

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
VL - WD450E
VL - WD650E
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL - WD450E VL - WD650E OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vii. Note: The images of the camcorder in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450E. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
  • Page 3 Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

  • Page 4: Quick Operation Guide

    Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual Turning the Power on further for details on these and other Media Selection switch functions of your camcorder. Power switch Charging the Battery Pack 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.
  • Page 5 Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia Card Attach the power source to the Make sure that the power switch is set to camcorder, then slide the cassette OFF. compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Open the LCD monitor. Card slot cover Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow.

  • Page 6: Tape Playback

    Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on Tape Playback Tape Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor Make sure that a cassette is inserted. to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder.
  • Page 7 Card Recording Card Playback Make sure that a SmartMedia card is Press the LCD monitor OPEN release inserted. button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder.

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Battery pack AC adapter/ BT-L221 battery charger Power cord DC cable AA battery for CR2025 type Audio/video cable remote control K 2 lithium battery (RCA type) Remote control PixLab Video Capture Software PC connecting Lens cap Shoulder strap (Lite Version) cable 3.3 V type 8 MB...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life Standard-life intelligent Extended-life intelligent battery pack battery pack battery pack battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-LS222 BT-LS442A PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit Soft case VR-PKU10E VR-33SC Mini DV cassette VR-DVM60N Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.
  • Page 10 Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off on the use of electronic equipment on the power, and disconnect the camcorder commercial flights or in other sensitive from the power source.

  • Page 11: Dew Formation

    Dew Formation • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn • What is “dew formation”? off in approximately 10 seconds. When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass.

  • Page 12: Dirty Video Heads

    • Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however, v indicator appears on the screen. Contact may cause damage to the video heads. Please the nearest SHARP service centre or your read the instructions accompanying the dealer for further advice. cleaning tape carefully before using it.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operation References Part Names ............... 1 Quick Reference List ..........4 On-screen Display Index ........... 5 Warning Indicators ............ 7 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ........9 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ....10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ... 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette ..
  • Page 14 Contents Useful Features Fade In and Fade Out ..........35 Wide Screen (16:9) ..........36 Quick Return ............37 Edit Search ............. 37 Still Recording on Tape ........... 38 Still Recording Effects ..........39 Auto Focus .............. 41 Macro Shots ............41 Using the Remote Control ........
  • Page 15 SmartMedia Card Camera Recording Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card ..72 Features Card Recording ............73 Selecting the Picture Resolution ......74 Recording with the Self-timer ........75 Formatting a SmartMedia Card ....... 76 Playback Card Playback ............77 Slide Show Playback ..........

  • Page 16: Part Names

    Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Left view GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [pp. 32, 33, 60] W/B (White Balance) button [p. 51]/ AUTO ON/OFF button IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 34] [p.
  • Page 17 Left view Viewfinder [p. 17] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 54] Dioptre adjustment [p. 17] LCD monitor [p. 18] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 18] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Lithium battery compartment door Shoulder strap loop [p.
  • Page 18 Operation References Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 20]/ VOLume control [p. 22] STILL button [pp. 38, 39, 60, 73] S-VIDEO socket [pp. 23, 64] VIDEO jack Shoulder strap [pp. 23, 64] loop [p. 16] AUDIO L jack [pp.

  • Page 19: Quick Reference List

    Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder’s features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. — See page 30 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. — See page 31 (Setting the Digital Zoom) •...

  • Page 20: On-Screen Display Index

    Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA mode p. 47 MANUAL SE T MANUAL SE T p. 30 AU TO MAN. FOCUS p. 49 MAN. FOCUS SHU T. SP E ED p.
  • Page 21 CARD-CAMERA mode p. 47 MANUAL SE T MANUAL SE T p. 49 p. 30 AUTO CARD MAN. FOCUS CARD MAN. FOCUS SHU T. SP E ED SHU T. SP E ED p. 46 E XPOSURE E XPOSURE p. 27 P I C. E F F E C T p.

  • Page 22: Warning Indicators

    Call your local L AMP L AMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be indicated by F displayed in the centre of the viewfinder and the LCD screen.
  • Page 23 Displayed for Description of warning 5 seconds The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check MEMORY CARD how the card is inserted (see page 72). The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more MEMORY CARD images.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack

    • See page 89 for more information on using the battery pack. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BT- LS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury CHARGE indicator and damage.

  • Page 25: Attaching And Removing The Battery Pack

    • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221, BT-L441, BT- LS222 or BT-LS442A battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may present a...

  • Page 26: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet

    Preparation Powering the Camcorder Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect from an AC Outlet the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet.

  • Page 27: Inserting And Removing A Mini Dv Cassette

    Inserting and Removing a Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. Mini DV Cassette • A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder retracts automatically. Inserting a Cassette W mark Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

  • Page 28: Installing The Lithium Memory Battery

    Preparation Installing the Lithium Memory Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into place. Battery Removing the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above. The supplied lithium battery is used to store the Lift up the battery using a memory of the date and time settings.

  • Page 29: Setting The Area, Date And Time

    Setting the Area, Date and Press r on the Operation button. Time C L OCK SE T D I SPL AY ARE A L ONDON Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6. SUMR T I ME SE T T I NG 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Hong Kong.

  • Page 30: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording

    Preparation Press d or y to select “2002” (year), Displaying the Date and Time and then press r. of Recording SE T T I NG 6 2 0 0 2 Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the screen.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    Adjusting the Hand Strap When attaching or removing the lens cap, Tabs press both tabs on the Open the hand strap flap (1) and the top and bottom of the grip strap (2). cap. Hook When recording, hang the hook of the lens cap on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in the way.

  • Page 32: Using The Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the Viewfinder Closing the viewfinder Lower the viewfinder. You can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback Cautions: through the viewfinder. • Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. Viewfinder •...

  • Page 33: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made. You can also watch the subject on the LCD monitor while recording.

  • Page 34: Camera Recording

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on To pause recording Tape in Full Auto Mode Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

  • Page 35: Zooming

    Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Zooming allows you to move visually closer to To create images that are easy to watch during or farther from a subject without physically playback, try to record with a stable posture changing your position. while steadying your camcorder to prevent the image from shaking.

  • Page 36: Remaining Recording Time Display

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Remaining Battery Power Display Display When the camcorder is recording in TAPE- When using the camcorder with the battery CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator pack as the power source, you can turn on and displays the approximate remaining tape time off the remaining battery power indicator by in minutes.

  • Page 37: Playback Tape Playback

    Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback To stop playback Press d. The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be To turn the power off connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing speaker.

  • Page 38: Watching The Playback On A Tv

    Basic Operations Playback Watching the Playback on a 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 You can connect the camcorder to a TV to on the VCR and set it to the “AV”...

  • Page 39: Video Search

    Video Search Still The video search function makes it easy to The still function makes it possible to pause search for a desired scene on the tape. playback in TAPE-VCR mode. Operation button Operation button During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press y on the Operation button.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Camcorder Mode

    Useful Features Useful Features Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both Media Selection switch a video camera for recording and playing back Power switch images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on SmartMedia cards.

  • Page 41: Using The Controls

    Using the Controls MENU/DISPLAY button The MENU/DISPLAY button is used to The following controls on the camcorder can turn the on-screen indicators and the be used to select and operate the various menu screens on or off. Each time you functions, settings and on-screen displays.

  • Page 42: Selecting The User Mode

    Useful Features Selecting the User Mode Press the AUTO ON/OFF button. • Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF button, the user mode changes between This camcorder features three user modes for Auto mode and Manual mode. the camera recording functions. The selectable •...

  • Page 43: Using The Menu Screens

    Using the Menu Screens Press d or y (1) to select the desired menu item, then press r (2). The menu screens can be used to adjust the Example various settings of camcorder. CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP E F F. Set the Media Selection DG T L ZOOM OF F...

  • Page 44: Camera Recording

    Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Recording) Mode • The recording mode indicator changes from “SP” to “LP”. This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately Recording mode indicator 50% more recording time with the same picture...

  • Page 45: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode

    Selecting the 16-bit Audio Digital Image Stabilization Recording Mode (DIS) This camcorder allows you to select between The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. factory preset to on to stabilize the image by The camcorder normally records audio in the electronically compensating for relatively minor 12-bit audio recording mode.

  • Page 46: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom Press d or y to select “50”, “100” or “780”, then press e. You can select from among four different zoom DG T L ZOOM ranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digital zoom), 26–100K (digital zoom) or 26–780K (digital zoom).

  • Page 47: Gamma Brightness Compensation

    Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The x indicator appears. When the subject is backlit, the image will GAMMA GAMMA appear dark if it is recorded normally. The AUTO AUTO gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected.

  • Page 48: Gain-Up

    Useful Features Camera Recording Gain-up To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. When you are recording in a dark or poorly- • The ` indicator appears. illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record GAMMA AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 49: Night Recording (Super Cat's Eye)

    Night Recording (Super Cat’s To obtain a brighter picture Eye) Press the IR LIGHT button. • “SUPER CAT’S EYE” changes to “IR LIGHT”, and the camcorder emits infrared light from the The night recording function allows you to transmitter. record the subject in absolute darkness. This is •...

  • Page 50: Useful Features

    Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • “FADE” is displayed. The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 51: Wide Screen (16:9)

    To cancel Fade mode Wide Screen (16:9) Select “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”. The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie To use Fade Out only shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the During camera recording in TAPE- picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of...

  • Page 52: Quick Return

    Useful Features Camera Recording Quick Return Edit Search When you have been playing back what you The edit search function lets you search, have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly without switching from TAPE-CAMERA mode to return to recording from the end of the last TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape recorded scene, use the quick return function.

  • Page 53: Still Recording On Tape

    Still Recording on Tape Press d or y to select the desired still recording mode, then press e. You can record still images of subjects with PHOTO SNAP S T I L L normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes.

  • Page 54: Still Recording Effects

    Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording Effects Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or 16 FRAMES mode You can select one of these still recording Perform the steps in “Selecting a still effects to record the still images with an effect. recording effect”...
  • Page 55 Using P-IN-P mode Press y to freeze the inset image. Perform the steps in “Selecting a still recording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (see Note: page 39). • Pressing y, e or r while the inset image is frozen cancels the still image. In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button.

  • Page 56: Auto Focus

    Useful Features Camera Recording Auto Focus Using the Remote Control The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, Use the supplied remote control to operate the which is designed to focus on most types of camcorder from a distance, such as when you subjects.
  • Page 57 Press d or y to select “ON”, then REW button [pp. 22, 77] press e. CARD REC button [p. 73] REMOT E TAPE REC START/STOP button [p. 19] ZOOM W/T buttons Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to [pp. 20, 59] turn off the menu screen. VOL.

  • Page 58: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot

    Useful Features Camera Recording Letting the Subject Monitor Set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The subject is displayed in the the Shot viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder.

  • Page 59: Playback

    Useful Features Playback Playback Functions with the Frame Advance Remote Control The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control. (See pages During playback in TAPE-VCR 41 and 42 for use of the remote control.) mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback.

  • Page 60: Using The Time Code

    Useful Features Playback Using the Time Code Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears. The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automati- Time code cally recorded along with the subject when you TC 0 0 5...

  • Page 61: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Press e to display the exposure setting screen. The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal MANUAL 1 2 bit aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and back- E XPOSURE ground, however, you may not be able to record a clear image.

  • Page 62: Manual Focus

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to subject in the situations shown below. In such select Manual mode. situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.
  • Page 63 Press d or y (1) to focus on the To cancel Manual Focus mode subject, then press e (2). After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, then press e. MANUAL 1 2 bit Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to focus F OCUS correctly if the subject is within approximately F AR...

  • Page 64: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed Press d or y (1) to select the desired shutter speed, then press e (2). The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, • The selected shutter speed is displayed which automatically chooses the optimal on the menu screen.

  • Page 65: Recommended Shutter Speeds

    Recommended Shutter Speeds Notes: • Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/50 The faster the shutter speed, the darker the sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in picture becomes. Select the most appropriate bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed.

  • Page 66: White Balance Lock

    Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set the white balance lock. • “W/B LOCK” flashes during the locking The colour of the subject on the screen tends procedure. To cancel the locking proce- to look different depending on the lighting dure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button condition.

  • Page 67: Digital Picture Effects

    Digital Picture Effects Press d or y to select the desired digital picture effect, then press e. • The selected digital picture effect is These digital picture effects let you record the displayed on the menu screen. subject with a more dramatic effect. P I C.

  • Page 68: Scene Menu (Program Ae)

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Program AE) Select T, then press r on the Operation button. Select “SCENE MENU” (1), then press r (2). You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a MANUAL S E T specific situation.

  • Page 69: Using The Zoom Microphone

    Using the Zoom Microphone Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the With the zoom microphone, you can record zoom microphone is mounted. audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. Type of Zoom Microphone modes You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance.

  • Page 70: World Clock

    Advanced Features Camera Recording World Clock Select P, then press r on the Operation button. Select “AREA” (1), then press r (2). The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use CL OCK SE T the camcorder while travelling anywhere D I SPL AY...
  • Page 71 Area Table Area number Area name Countries or areas* LONDON England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzer- land, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey MOSCOW Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow) DUBAI United Arab Emirates...

  • Page 72: Windbreak

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Windbreak Setting the Confirmation Sounds The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when A confirmation sound is made when you turn recording. on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other desig- Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA nated operations.

  • Page 73: Selecting Summer Time

    Selecting Summer Time Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The Q indicator appears when the date/ Perform the procedure below to advance the time is displayed. clock of the camcorder one hour to Summer time. 3 0min Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode.

  • Page 74: Playback Playback Zoom

    Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Playback Zoom To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the The playback zoom function allows you to widest angle. magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and to shift the magnified picture Notes: by using the remote control (see pages 41 and...

  • Page 75: Gamma Playback

    Gamma Playback Multiple Strobe Playback The gamma playback function improves the The multiple strobe playback function can be playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by used to capture the action of a fast-moving increasing the brightness of the subject while subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a leaving the brighter portions of the image 9- or 16-frame picture.

  • Page 76: Playback Effects

    Advanced Features Playback Playback Effects Using Playback Effect In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/ Playback effects can be used to create an DISPLAY button until the menu screen interesting scene transition between a still appears. image and the following image during play- back in TAPE-VCR mode.

  • Page 77: Picture Effect Playback

    Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Notes: • Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot Type of Picture Effects be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to a personal computer.

  • Page 78: Picture/Backlight Adjustments

    Advanced Features Playback Picture/Backlight Adjusting the Backlight Adjustments Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor Select O, then press r on the picture settings.

  • Page 79: Editing

    Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Play back the tape to be edited on the Video editing lets you refine your videos by camcorder, and locate the beginning removing unwanted sequences from your tape, and end of the sequence you wish to or transposing one sequence with another.

  • Page 80: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)

    Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal To Record to Video Equipment (IEEE1394) See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 64, using the video equipment as the recording This camcorder enables you to perform digital source. video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commer- cially available DV cable.
  • Page 81 Cutting Unwanted Sequences Copyright Protection Press y to pause recording when the The digital VCR has far superior recording and playback ability than the traditional analog source tape reaches the beginning of VCR, and in order to protect digital video the sequence to be cut.

  • Page 82: Configuring Software For Pc Connection

    Advanced Features Playback Configuring Software for Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer PC Connection Turn off the PC. This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in Connect the camcorder as shown below. TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a •...

  • Page 83: Using The Software

    Using the Software Double click on the CD-ROM drive icon. For tips on how to use the Video Capture Double click on the “Acroread” folder. Software, refer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps Double click on the desired language below to open the PDF file containing the version.

  • Page 84: Transferring Motion Images To A Pc

    Advanced Features Playback Transferring Motion Images Audio Dubbing Feature to a PC You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original It is possible to use the optional VR-PKU10E audio and video recordings. PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit to transfer motion images with audio from the Microphone for Audio Dubbing camcoeder to a personal computer via a USB...

  • Page 85: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Press e. Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you To quit audio dubbing wish to start audio dubbing. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. The audio Press y to pause playback. dubbing screen disappears.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode

    Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Playback Play back a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio. Mode Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until You can select any of the following audio the menu screen appears. playback modes. Select V, then press r on the Audio 1+2 Operation button.

  • Page 87: Camera Recording

    SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Inserting and Removing a Close the card slot cover. SmartMedia Card Inserting a SmartMedia Card Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Open the LCD monitor. Removing a SmartMedia Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below.

  • Page 88: Card Recording

    SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Card Recording Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the SmartMedia card. Press the STILL button to Media Selection switch begin recording.

  • Page 89: Selecting The Picture Resolution

    Selecting the Picture In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu Resolution screen appears. The picture quality of still images recorded on Select Y, then press r on the the SmartMedia card depends on the resolu- Operation button. Select “REC MODE” tion setting.

  • Page 90: Recording With The Self-Timer

    SmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self-timer Frame the subject, and then press the STILL button to set the timer. • The self-timer operating indicator flashes The self-timer function allows you to record while the timer counts down. images after a time-lag of 10 seconds.

  • Page 91: Formatting A Smartmedia Card

    Formatting a SmartMedia Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select “FORMAT” (1), Card then press r (2) to display the format screen. In order to use a commercially available SmartMedia card with this camcorder, format- OTHERS REMOT E ting is necessary before its first use.

  • Page 92: Playback Card Playback

    SmartMedia Card Features SmartMedia Card Features Playback Playback Card Playback Press e or r on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image. It is possible to play back and view still images • Each time you press e or r, the recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD selection frame moves backward or monitor.

  • Page 93: Slide Show Playback

    Slide Show Playback Press y. • Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will be It is possible to automatically play back displayed in full-screen one after consecutive still images recorded on a another in order of recording. SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds.

  • Page 94: Delete-Protection

    SmartMedia Card Features Playback Delete-protection Press y to set the protection. • The R indicator appears. It is possible to prevent your important images Delete-protection indicator recorded on the SmartMedia card from being accidentally erased. In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

  • Page 95: Deleting One Stored Image

    Deleting One Stored Image Press y to set the image. • To cancel deletion, press d. You can delete unwanted images to free up DEL E T E DEL E T E memory of a SmartMedia card for new images. Note: •...

  • Page 96: Deleting All Stored Images

    SmartMedia Card Features Playback Deleting All Stored Images Press y to delete all the images. DE L E T E AL L You can delete all images stored on a SmartMedia card in one operation. Notes: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check NOW DE L E T I NG whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below.

  • Page 97: Transferring The Data On A Smartmedia Card To A Computer

    Transferring the Data on a Adapters for the SmartMedia Card SmartMedia Card to a To floppy Via a floppy disk drive Computer disk adapter In addition to using the supplied PC connect- ing cable, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the SmartMedia card by using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter.

  • Page 98: Print Order

    SmartMedia Card Features Playback Print Order Press d or y (1) to select “PRI. SELECT”, then press e (2) to display a thumbnail of the recorded images. The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images PL AY BACK SE T recorded on a SmartMedia card.

  • Page 99: Assigning Print Order To All Images

    Press y to set the print order, then Assigning Print Order to All Images press d. Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning • The M indicator appears. Print Order to an Image”. • If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 4 to 6.

  • Page 100: Useful Information

    Appendix Appendix Useful Information Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to Hints for Better Shooting 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may • Position the subject in the centre of the suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for scene.
  • Page 101 Mini DV cassette DV cassette 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). • Standard use of TBC (Time Base Corrector)

  • Page 102: Mini Dv Cassette

    Appendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Erasure protect tab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with To record over a previously recorded tape, the i mark.
  • Page 103 • Do not store or use in a location subject to a strong electromagnetic field or electronic noise. • When not in use, store the card in the SHARP supplied protective case to prevent damage from static electricity. Write-protect seals •...

  • Page 104: Battery Pack

    Note: — Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do • Use only SHARP BT-L221, BT-L441, BT-LS222 or not dispose of them in fire. BT-LS442A battery packs. These are designed • To protect the terminals, put the cover on the specifically for use with this camcorder.

  • Page 105: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    PAL is used in the following areas: cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, the nearest SHARP service centre or your Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, dealer for further advice. Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway,...

  • Page 106: Demonstration Mode

    Appendix Demonstration Mode Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select “DEMO MODE” (1), then press r (2). You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode. OTHERS If the demonstration appears on the screen REMOT E SOUND when you turn on the camcorder for the first...

  • Page 107: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source is not properly Connect power source properly connected. (pp. 10, 11). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p.
  • Page 108 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of Rewind or fast forward tape to or fast forward tape. tape. desired point (p. 22). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service, or use a commer- cially available video head cleaning tape (p.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications Camcorder Signal System: PAL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: ⁄...
  • Page 110 Note...
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