Sharp VL-NZ100U - Manuals

iv 15. Power Lines C An outside antenna system should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, or whereit can fall into such power lines orcircuits. When installing an outsideantenna system, extreme care shouldbe taken to keep from touching such...

vi Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 2 Insert a commercially available cassettefully with the window f...

vii Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recordingon Tape 1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set thePower switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button tobegin recording. To pau...

viii Card Recording 1 Insert a card into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to CARD. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set thePower switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to framethe subject as you desire. 5 Press the STILL button half-w...

ix Supplied Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 n * AC adapter UADP-0339TAZZ* Audio/video cable QCNW-1979TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1296TASA Lens hood GCOVA1870TASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145TASA Tripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ USB driver CDSKA0081TA01 USB cable QCNW-A338WJZZ SD Memory Card VL-NZ100: 8 M...

x Optional Accessories Note: • The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories andSupply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 n...

xi Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike thecamcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,whether or not recording is...

xii Part Names .................................................................... 1 On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4 Warning Indicators ......................................................... 7 Contents Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Us...

xiii Useful Features Still Recording on Tape ................................................ 33 Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... 33 Wide Screen (16:9) ...................................................... 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..............................

xiv Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still CameraFeatures Camera Recording Card Recording ........................................................... 55 Selecting the Picture Quality ......................

Operation References Operation References 1 Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.

Operation References 2 Rear view USB terminal [ pp. 65, 66 ] DV terminal [ pp. 50, 51 ] AV jack [ pp. 25, 48-50 ] Media Selectionswitch (TAPE/CARD selectionswitch) [ p. 19 ] Operation button Jack cover [ pp. 25, 48-51, 65 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control [ p. 21 ]/ VOLume control [ p. 23 ] ...

Operation References 4 On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. A U T O 3 0 min C L O C K S E T D I S P L A YR E T U R N L C D S E T B A C K L I G H TL C D B R I G H TL C D C O L O RR E T U R N L C D S E T B A C K L I G H TL C D B R I G H T...

Operation References 6 Manual screens On-screen indicators on/off Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screenchanges as shown below. Focus setting screen(p. 42) Normal screen Menu screen Indicators off White balance screen(p. 44) Exposure setting screen(p. 43) Indicators on Each time you press...

Preparation Preparation 9 Preparation Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of thecamcorder ( 1 ), then press the battery release ( 2 ). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out( 3 ). Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY ...

Preparation 10 Charging the BatteryPack 1 Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet( 1 ), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack ( 2 ). • The charge indicator lights up. • The charge indicator turns of...

Preparation 12 Inserting and Removinga Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 2 Insert a commercially availab...

Preparation Preparation 13 Inserting and Removinga Card You can use an SD Memory Card or aMultiMediaCard for storing still images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF. 2 Slide the card slot cover release andopen the card slot cover in the directionof the arrow. 3 Insert a card i...

Preparation 14 Installing the LithiumBattery Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment doorrelease and open the cassette compart-ment door. Note: • The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is ...

Preparation Preparation 15 Selecting the Languagefor the On-screenDisplay Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English,French or Spanish as the on-screen displaylanguage. Setting When using the camcorder for the first time,select your on-screen display langua...

Preparation 16 Setting the Date andTime Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 (JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am(10:30 AM). Note: • Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (seepage 14). 1 Hold down th...

Preparation 18 Tips on RecordingPositions To create images that are easy to watch duringplayback, try to record with an upright postureand steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the RECSTART/STOP button and Power Zoom control.Place your left thumb...

Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations 19 Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a videocamera for recording and playing back images on tapes and asa digital still camera for recording and playing back still imageson cards....

Basic OperationsCamera Recording Basic Operations 21 Zooming Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallychanging your position.When using the optical zoom, you can enlargethe subject up to 10 K . Zooming in Push ...

Basic OperationsCamera Recording Basic Operations 23 Tape Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing needs to beconnected, allowing instant on-screen play-back with the sound through the built-inspeaker. 1 Set the Media Selectionswitch to T...

Basic Operations 24 Video Search Available mode: TAPE-VCR The video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Nearthe Current Tape Position 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,press k (or j ) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forw...

Useful Features 26 Using the MenuScreens Use the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings. 1 Set to the desiredcamcorder mode(see page 19). • See pages 4 and 5 for the menu itemsyou can select ineach camcordermode. • Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-CAME...

Useful Features Useful featuresCamera Recording 27 Useful Features Camera Recording Displaying theRecording Guide Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MENU button until themenu screen appears. ...

Useful Features 28 Setting the DigitalZoom Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–10 K (optical zoom), 10–40 K (digital zoom) or 10–300 K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictureswith the same operation as normal...

Useful Features Useful featuresCamera Recording 29 Gamma BrightnessCompensation Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Thegamma brightness compensation functionimproves the picture by increasing thebrightness of th...

Useful Features 30 Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe screen. Use the gain-up function to recorda brighter picture. Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not appear. The ...

31 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at the beginningor end of a scene for creating scene transi-tions. This is especially effective in creating adramatic chang...

32 Useful Features Quick Return Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded scene andstart recording again, use the quick returnfunction. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press theMENU button until the...

33 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Still Recording on Tape Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA You can record continuous still images ofsubjects. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode,press the STILL button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 P...

34 Useful Features O F F ON D G T L Z O OMT A P ED I S S P E E D 1 6 9 : A U D I O MO D ER E T U R N S E T T I N G 2 O N 1 6 9 : Wide Screen (16:9) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movieshown in a theater. The top and bottom of...

35 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Self Recording Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatthe screen faces the other way and the subjectcan monitor the shot while you are recording. If the camcorder is steadied, you can recordyourself i...

36 Useful Features Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately50% more recording time with the same picturequality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press...

37 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Selecting the 16-bitAudio Recording Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The camcorder normally records audio in the12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-qualityaudio recording, select the 16-bit audiorecording mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press theME...

Useful Features 38 Using the RemoteControl Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCR Use the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as when youwant to record yourself in a scene, or when thecamcorder is connected to a TV for use as aVCR. Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery...

Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 39 Displaying the Date andTime of Recording Available modes: All modes Follow the procedure below to display the date,or both the date and time, of recording on thescreen. You can display the date and timeduring both recording and playback. • The example scree...

Useful Features 40 Gamma Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR mode byincreasing the brightness of the subject whileleaving the brighter portions of the imageunaffected. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press theGAMMA/BRIGHTER button ...

Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 41 Picture Effect Playback Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR These picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SETbutton. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu...

Advanced Features 42 Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below. In suchsituations, set the camcorder to Manual Focusmode and focus manually. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MANUAL button until...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 43 To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure settingscreen is displayed. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scenesetting is selected thereafter. Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The ...

Advanced Features 44 White Balance Lock Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The color of the subject on the screen looksdifferent depending on lighting conditions.Lock the White Balance if the Auto WhiteBalance does not work properly. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MANUAL butto...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 45 Digital Picture Effects Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA These digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramatic effect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SETbutton. • The s...

Advanced Features 46 Scene Menu(Program AE) Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for aspecific situation. Just select one of four scenesettings shown below. The camcorder willautomatically set the exposure, white ba...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 47 Using the Time Code Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA The time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automati-cally recorded along with the subject when youare recording on th...

Advanced Features 48 Editing Available mode: TAPE-VCR Video editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or transposing one sequence with another.This camcorder lets you monitor the sourceprogram on the built-in LCD monitor withouthaving to connect it to an extern...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 49 Recording from anExternal Source Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can use this camcorder to record or editvideos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,or video disc player. Connect the camcorder to the source equip-ment with the supplied audio/video cable,...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 51 Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394) Available mode: TAPE-VCR This camcorder enables you to perform digitalvideo editing. Connect the camcorder to videoequipment with a DV terminal using a commer-cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able totransfe...

Advanced Features 52 Selecting the AudioPlayback Mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can select any of the following audioplayback modes. Audio 1+2 • 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels) Audio 1 • 12-bit recording in stereo (A...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 53 Audio Dubbing Feature Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the originalaudio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphone torecord narrati...

Advanced Features 54 Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press m to pause playback. 3 Press the MENU button until the menuscreen appears. 4 Press l or m on the operation button to select V , then press the SET bu...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording Digital Still Camera Features 55 Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode: CARD-CAMERA You can take a still picture in the same way asyou do with a standard camera and record thatimage on the card. 1 Insert a card into t...

Digital Still Camera Features 56 Approximate number of record-able images with the suppliedcard Selecting the PictureQuality Available mode: CARD-CAMERA The picture quality of still images recorded onthe card depends on the picture quality setting.Select the appropriate setting to match yourrecordin...

Digital Still Camera Features 58 Formatting a Card Available mode: CARD-CAMERA Before using a commercially available cardwith this camcorder, you must first have itformatted. Also, if any of the following warningindicators displays, you will need to format yourcard. • “FORMAT MEMORY CARD”• “MEMORY C...

60 Digital Still Camera Features Delete Protection Available mode: CARD-VCR You can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasure. 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENUbutton until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select S , then press the S...

61 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Deleting Stored Images Available mode: CARD-VCR Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free upmemory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the imag...

62 Digital Still Camera Features Deleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card inone operation. Notes: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images beforeperforming the procedure below. • If you want to keep some images on the card, first dele...

63 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Print Order Available mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add printinformation called DPOF to still imagesrecorded on a card. 5 Press j , k , l or m to select the image to which you want to assign aprint order. ...

64 Digital Still Camera Features To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for canceling out ofprint order in step 5 above, then pressthe SET button. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the SET button. • The M indicator disappears. 3 Press the MENU button to finish thesetting. Assign...

65 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Transferring Data onCard to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you cantransfer still images to a computer. System Requirements • Microsoft Windows b 98, Windows b 98 Second Edition, Windows b 2000 Professional, Windows b Me o...

66 Digital Still Camera Features Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder arestored on a card as shown below. DCIM 100SHARP DVC00001.JPG DVC00002.JPG • • • • • • Note: • In case of data transfer error, disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again, or set thePower swi...

67 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Slide Show Playback Available mode: CARD-VCR You can automatically play back consecutivestill images recorded on a card at intervals of 5seconds. This is useful when confirming thedata recorded on a card. 1 Set the camcorder to C...

68 Appendix Appendix Picture/BacklightAdjustments Available modes: All modes If the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust the monitor picturesettings. • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the men...

70 Appendix Position the subject in the center. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center (see page 42). Light from behind Backlighting Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is inthe cente...

72 Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DVcassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassettememory, but it cannot record or play back thismemory. • To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV ca...

73 Appendix Appendix MultiMediaCard Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions below for correctuse. Watch out for static electricity • Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu- late on the card contacts, or touch them with...

74 Appendix SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD MemoryCards • After removing the card from the camcorder, be sure to immediately store it in the cardcase. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to become wet. • Do not touch the metal terminals w...

75 Appendix Appendix Storage • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE”mark printed on the label is seen through thewindow, as shown. When storing a battery...

76 Appendix Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dewdrops form on the glass. This clinging ofwater drops is called dew formation. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum ofyour camcorder and make the video tapestick to ...

77 Appendix Appendix Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become cloggedwith dirt (dust and tape coating particles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue. Using a Cleanin...

78 Appendix Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These may causediscoloration and damage to the casing. • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casingwith a tight...

79 Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on the screenwhen you turn on the camcorder for the firsttime, cancel the Demo mode to use yourcamcorder. N...

80 Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom No power. REC START/STOP buttondoes not work. Power suddenly turns off. Auto focus does notwork. Bright subject produceswide vertical lines. Automatically zooms outwithout oper...

82 Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: NTSC standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second LP mode: 12.555 mm/second Pickup Device:...

83 PRECAUCION RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR. Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU. ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CAUSAR UN INCENDIOO RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGAESTE APARATO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE RECIBI...

85 por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Lasaberturas no deberán taparse nuncacolocando el producto en una cama, sofá,alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este producto nodeberácolocarse enunainstalaciónempotradacomo, por ejemplo, un mueble librería o unaestantería, a menos que disponga de lave...

87 Interruptor de alimentación Indicador de carga A una tomade corriente Toma de entrada de CC Guía de operación rápida

88 Control de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento del casete Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Control de abertura de la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta Interruptor de protección contra escritura Esquina recortada Inserción de un casete 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en lavideocámara,...

89 Interruptor de alimentación Botón RECSTART/STOP Control de zoom motorizado/ control de volumen Botón de operación Botón SET Conmutador selector de medio Botón debloqueo Botón de bloqueo Control de volumen Control del zoom motorizado Botón STILL Guía de operación rápida Empleo del zoon Pulse el co...

90 Número de tomas realizadas/restantes Botón debloqueo Botón debloqueo Número de página/páginas totales de imágenes miniatura Nombre de archivo de imágenes Grabación con tarjeta 1 Inserte una tarjeta en la videocámara. 2 Ponga el conmutadorselector de medio enCARD. 3 Mantenga pulsado el botón de bl...

91 Cuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuación. Visualizaciones en pantalla en español L C D A J U S T E A U D I O A U D I O 2 1 + 2 1 + A J U S T E R E L O J L U Z F O N DO B R I L L O L CD C O L O R L C ...

93 Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage. Affichages sur écran en français A U T O 3 0 min A U D I O A U D I O 2 1 + 2 1 + R E G L . 1 R E G L . 2 I M A G E M E N UM E N U S C E N E R E T . R E T O U R G U I D E R A P I D E Z O...

Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brandproduct (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanshipand materials, and agrees that it ...