Sharp VL-Z5E - Manuals

iii Useful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 31 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 31 Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 32 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .....................................

iv Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code ............................................ 59 Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 60 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 62 Editing ................................................................... ...

v Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L226 Audio/video/S-video cable CR2025 type lithium battery for remote control CR1216 type lithium batteryfor camcorder Lens cap CD-ROM 8 MB SD Memory Card Remote control USB cable Standard-life battery pack BT-L226 * The accessories with * mark are not supplied...

vi Precautions • Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If noise occurs, use acommercially available cleaning tape toclean the video heads (see page viii). • When the camcorder is not in use, re-member to remo...

vii Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called dew formation. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drumof your camcorder and make the videotape stick to the head...

viii Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see illustrations above) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue. Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer-c...

1 Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses. Front view Zoom lens DISPLAY button ( p. 31 ) Operation button ( p. 31 ) Stereo microphone LCD LAMP button ( p. 24 )

Operation References 2 Operation References Lithium battery cover ( p. 12 ) Tripod socket* Card slot cover ( p. 11 ) Left view Dioptre adjustment dial ( p. 18 ) Battery release ( pp. 7, 12 ) * When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do notattach the pin to the bottomof the camcorder. LCD monitor( ...

3 Operation References Viewfinder ( pp. 17, 18 ) Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control ( p. 23 )/ VOLume control ( p. 28 ) Media Selectionswitch ( V Tape mode/ u Card mode selectionswitch) ( p. 21 ) Start/Stop button( p. 22 ) PHOTO button( pp. 38, 51, 70 ) Power switch ( v Camera Recording mode/ w...

Operation References 4 Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the first 3 seconds Displayed after 3 seconds Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcorder.Insert a cassette (see page 1...

5 Operation References Note: • N indicates a flashing display. Displayed for 5 seconds Description of warning The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it isproperly inserted (see page 11 ). The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.Delete unnecessary ima...

Preparation Preparation 6 Preparation Attaching andRemoving the BatteryPack Attaching 1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angleto the camcorder body. 3 Slide the battery pack in the directionof the arrow with the “ m ” mark facing out. 4 Push the battery p...

7 Preparation Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body. 90˚ 2 Slide the battery release in thedirection of the arrow. 3 Take the battery pack out. Notes: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY-BACK...

Preparation Preparation 8 Charging the BatteryPack 1 Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover. 3 Connect the supplied power cord tothe AC power socket on the ACadapter, and insert the AC plug into apower outlet. 4 Insert t...

9 Preparation Powering theCamcorder from anAC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter. Note: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder, andshould not be used as a power supply forother camcorders. 1 Make sure that t...

Preparation Preparation 10 Inserting andRemoving a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartment door releaseas you open the cassette compart-ment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opensautomatically. 2 Inser...

11 Preparation Inserting andRemoving a Card You can use an SD Memory Card (suppliedwith VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commer-cially available) for storing still images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 Insert a card into the slot as shownbelow, an...

Preparation Preparation 12 Installing the LithiumBatteries Installing the Memory Battery The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memory of the date andtime settings. 1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angleto the camcorder body. 3 Sl...

Preparation Preparation 14 4 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 5 Press the centre of the Operationbutton. 6 Press m or l to select “2” (day), then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 7 Press m or l to select “6” (month), then press the centre of the...

15 Preparation Changing to the 12-hourTime Mode 1 After performing step 10 above, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn offthe menu screen. Notes...

Preparation Preparation 16 Adjusting the HandStrap 1 Open the hand strap flap ( 1 ) and grip strap ( 2 ). 2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand strap, and putyour thumb close to the Start/Stopbutton and your middle finger on thePower Zoom control. Then, pull thegrip strap tig...

17 Preparation Using the Viewfinder You can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfinder. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. 2 Hold down the Lockbutton and set thePower switch to v or w . Detaching the LensHood Before using a commercially av...

Preparation Preparation 18 Closing the viewfinder Push in the viewfinder completely. Notes: • Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by theviewfinder. • The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the verticalrotation of the...

19 Preparation Using the LCDMonitor You can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recording. 1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angleto the camcorder body. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an anglethat allow easy viewing of the on-screen picture. • The L...

Preparation Preparation 20 Tips on RecordingPositions Turn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward. Balance your weight on both legs. Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward. Place your elbows against your sides. To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to rec...

Basic Operations 21 Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both avideo camera for recording and playing back imageson tapes and as a digital still camera for recording andplaying back still images on cards. One of the followingcamc...

Basic Operations 22 Basic OperationsCamera Recording Easy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto Mode Available mode: Tape Camera • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through20 to prepare your camcorder forrecording. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selections...

Basic Operations 23 P A U S E To pause recording Press the Start/Stop button again. Record-ing pauses, and the camcorder entersRecording Standby mode. To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF withoutpressing the Lock button. Note: • If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for mor...

Basic Operations 24 Basic OperationsCamera Recording Power Standby Mode Available mode: Tape Camera Power Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations except cancelling the mode. Hold down the STANDBY button for morethan 2 seconds when you pause record-ing in Tape ...

Basic Operations 25 Auto Focus Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which is designed to focus on mosttypes of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, thecamcorder automatically focuses on thesubject in the centre of the scene. Alwayskeep the subject in the cent...

Basic Operations 26 Basic OperationsCamera Recording 3 0 min Remaining BatteryPower Display Available modes: All modes When using the camcorder with the batterypack as the power source, the remainingbattery power indicator is displayed. If thebattery power becomes very low, a warningindicator appear...

Basic Operations 27 Note: • If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape Playback mode, the “ g ” mark appears and the camcorder enters Recording Standbymode. If you do not intend to record, press l to turn the “ g ” mark off, then press m to begin playback. This will ensure yourprevious recording is ...

Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations 28 V O L UME Video Search Available mode: Tape Playback 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 Tape Playback, press k (or j ) on the Operation button. • T...

Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations 30 Watching Playbackon a TV Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback You can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Open the terminal cover on thecamcorder (see page 2). 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (orVCR) wi...

Useful Features 31 Operation button Media Selection switch DISPLAY button Power switch Informationdisplay on Mode screen Informationdisplay off Example Example Useful Features Control Buttons Operation button Use the Operation button to select and setthe desired setting. Using the Mode Screens In th...

Useful Features Useful Features 32 DISPLAY button Operation button Media Selection switch Power switch Example Example Example Using the Menu Screens Use the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings. 1 Set to the desired camcorder modeby using the Media Selection switchand the Power swit...

Useful Features 33 Power Zoom control Digital zoom indicator Useful Features Camera Recording 5 Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”, then press the centre of theOperation button. 6 Press l or m to select “40” or “500”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn o...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 34 BacklightCompensation (BLC) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Usethe backlight compensation (BLC) functionto improve the picture. • The example screens shown ...

Useful Features 35 Gain-up Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayedon the screen. Use the gain-up function torecord a brighter picture. Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate,“LIGHT” will not appear. The g...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 36 Fade In and Fade Out Available mode: Tape Camera The fade function allows you to graduallybring the image and sound in or out at thebeginning or end of a scene for creatingscene transitions. This is especially effectivein creating a dramatic change ...

Useful Features 37 Quick Return Available mode: Tape Camera If while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start recording again, use the quickreturn function. 1 Set the camcorder to Tape Cameramode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, pressthe DISPLAY button until ...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 38 Still Recording onTape 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 PHOTO button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 Pr...

Useful Features 39 Digital ImageStabilization (DIS) Available mode: Tape Camera The digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the image byelectronically compensating for relativelyminor image shaking that is often annoyingin close-up shots. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theDIS...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 40 Self Recording Normal self recording Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the screen faces the otherway and the subject can monitor the shotwhile you are recording with the viewfinder. I...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 42 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 theatre The top and bottom ofthe picture are masked with black bands toproduce an effective screen aspect ra...

Useful Features 43 Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) Mode Available mode: Tape Camera This camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approxi-mately 50% more recording time with thesame picture quality as that in SP (StandardPlay Recording) mode. 1 In Tape Camera mode, pre...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 44 Windbreak Available mode: Tape Camera The windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears (see page 31). 2 Press l or m on the Operati...

Useful Features 45 Selecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingMode Available mode: Tape Camera The camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bitaudio recording mode. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescree...

Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 46 Using the RemoteControl (Onlysupplied with VL-Z5) Available modes: All modes Use the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as whenyou want to record yourself in a scene, orwhen the camcorder is connected to a TVfor use as a VCR. Activ...

Useful Features 47 Tape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote Control (Onlysupplied with VL-Z5) Available mode: Tape Playback You can use the following playbackfunctions with the remote control (onlysupplied with VL-Z5). (See page 46 for useof the remote control.) The reverse playback function allows you...

Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 48 Selecting the Dateand Time ofRecording Display Available modes: All modes Follow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date and time, of recordingdisplay on the screen. You can display thedate and time during both recording andplayback. • The e...

Useful Features 49 Picture EffectPlayback Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback These picture effects let you play backimages with a more dramatic effect. 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn offthe mode screen. To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Notes: • Video ima...

Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 50 Rotate Playback Available mode: Tape Playback This function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°. 1 In Tape Playback mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then pressthe cen...

Useful Features 51 Copying an Imagefrom Tape to Card Available mode: Tape Playback You can capture your favourite image framefrom a video tape recording and save it oncard. 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassetteand a card in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, then begin tape pl...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 52 Power Zoom control Operation button DISPLAY button Manual focus indicator Manual Focus Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below. Insuch situations, set the camcorder ...

Useful Features 53 Displaying the ManualSetting Screen Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can manually adjust these settings asshown below in the manual setting screen. • White Balance (see page 54)• Manual Iris (see page 55)• Manual Gain (see page 56) • The example screens shown are for ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 54 White paper or white cloth White Balance Lock Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The colour of the subject on the screenlooks different depending on lightingconditions. Lock the White Balance if theAuto White Balance does not work properly....

Useful Features 55 Manual Iris Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which automatically selects the optimalaperture. However, when there is too muchcontrast in brightness between the subjectand background, you may not be able torecord a clear image. In ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 56 Manual Gain Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain)will be automatically adjusted and therecorded image may be brighter than...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 58 Scene setting indicator Scene Menu(Program AE) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set the camcorder to a shootingmode that will create the best results for aspecific situation. Just select one of the sixscene settings shown below. T...

Advanced Features 59 Using the Time Code Available modes: Tape Camera, Tape Playback The time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This isautomatically recorded along with thesubject when you are recording on the tape.You can display ...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 60 Audio DubbingFeature Available mode: Tape Playback You can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorder, while preserving theoriginal audio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphoneto record nar...

Advanced Features 61 Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing. 2 Press m on the Operation button to pause playback. 3 Press the DISPLAY button until themode screen appears. 4 Press l or m to select “AUDIO DUB”,...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 62 Selecting the AudioPlayback Mode Available mode: Tape Playback You can select any of the following audioplayback modes. Audio 1 H 2 • 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels) Audio ...

Advanced Features 63 Editing Available mode: Tape Playback Video editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transposing one sequence withanother.This camcorder lets you monitor the sourceprogram on the built-in LCD monitor withouthaving to connect it to an ex...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 64 Recording from anExternal Source Available mode: Tape Playback You can use this camcorder to record oredit videos from another source, such as aVCR or TV. Preparation Connect the camcorder to the sourceequipment with the supplied audio/video/S-video cab...

Advanced Features 65 To Record from an ExternalSource 1 In Tape Playback mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears. 2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” byusing the Operation button (see page32). 3 Press l or m to select ~ , then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 4 Press l or m to...

Advanced Features 67 To Record from Video Equip-ment 1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. 2 Begin playback on the video equip-ment connected to the camcorder. • Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received. 3 Press the Start/Stop button on...

Advanced Features 69 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn offthe menu screen. 8 Press the Play button on the analogequipment • Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture isbeing properly received. 9 Press the Record button on the digitalequipment. Notes: • The camcorder is not gu...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 70 Number of shots taken/remaining Power switch Media Selection switch PHOTO button Lock button Power Zoom control Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode: Card Camera You can take a stil...

Digital Still Camera Features 71 Picture quality indicator Approximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycard Selecting the PictureQuality Available mode: Card Camera The picture quality of still images recordedon the card depends on the picture qualitysetting. Select the appropriate s...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 72 Self-timer operating indicator Recording with theSelf-timer Available mode: Card Camera The self-timer function allows you to recordimages after a time-lag of 10 seconds. Thisis convenient when you want to record animage ...

Digital Still Camera Features 73 S E L E C T F O R M A T A L L D A T AB E N O Y E S E R A S E D . W I L L S E T 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 followingwarning indicator...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 74 Setting the FileNumbering Method Available mode: Card Camera The camcorder automatically assigns filenumbers to captured images. You canselect two different methods of file number-ing. 1 In Card Camera mode, press theDISP...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 76 ZOOM button Playback zoom indicator Playback Zoom withthe Remote Control(Only supplied withVL-Z5) Available mode: Card Playback The playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 timesits original size ...

Digital Still Camera Features 77 Delete protection indicator PROTECT indicator Delete Protection Available mode: Card Playback You can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidentalerasure. 1 In Card Playback mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears. 2 Press l or...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 78 DELETE indicator Deleting StoredImages Available mode: Card Playback 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 ...

Digital Still Camera Features 79 DELETE ALL? indicator Deleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a cardin one 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 o...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 80 Number of printouts PRINT indicator M indicator Print Order Available mode: Card Playback The print order function allows you to addprint information called DPOF to still imagesrecorded on a card. About DPOF DPOF (Digital Printin...

Digital Still Camera Features 81 M indicator To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 6 above, then pressthe centre of the Operation button. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the centre of the Operation button. • The M indicator disappears....

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 82 Transferring Data on Card to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer still images to a computer. System Requirements • Operating systems — Microsoft Windows b XP Home Edition/Professional — Microsoft Windows b 200...

Digital Still Camera Features 83 3 Click the “USB driver” button. • Welcome screen appears. 4 Click the “Next” button. • Information screen appears 5 Click the “Next” button. • Installation begins. 6 Confirm the message on the screen, and then click the “Finish” button to completethe installation. N...

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 84 Serial number(100 to 999) Sub-folder of stillimages Folder of still image files Stillimage Transfer indicator Image Folders and FileNames Double-click the My Computer icon on thePC and find a new drive called “RemovableDisk (F:)”...

Digital Still Camera Features 85 Slide Show Playback Available mode: Card Playback You can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a card atintervals of 5 seconds. This is useful whenconfirming the data recorded on a card. 1 Set the camcorder to Card Playbackmode. 2 Press j , k...

Appendix Appendix 86 Darker Brighter Decrease Darker Increase Brighter – + – + – + L C D B R I GH T L C D C O L OUR V F B R I G H T 6 Press j or k to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press thecentre of the Operation button. Appendix Picture/BacklightAdjustments Available modes: All modes...

Appendix 87 Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press the DISPLAY button until themode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then pressthe centre of the Operation button. 3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 4 Press l or m to sele...

Appendix Appendix 90 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. W...

Appendix 91 Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre (see page 52). ; ;; ;;;; ;;;; ;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;; Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. Wh...

Appendix Appendix 92 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 backthis memory. • To record in LP mode, use a M...

Appendix 93 SD \ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard \ SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy andflexible storage media used in a variety ofmobile applications. They are one of thesmallest memory solutions available on themarket.This camcorder uses either an SD MemoryCard or...

Appendix Appendix 94 Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack. Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery packgradually self-discharges even if stored ina fully charged state. • Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. • Fully charg...

Appendix 95 Window cleaning cover AC Adapter • The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter. • The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adap...

Appendix Appendix 96 Using Your CamcorderAbroad Television signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to country. When you areabroad, check the sections below beforeusing the AC adapter or connecting thecamcorder to a TV. AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory) Th...

Appendix 97 Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom No power. Start/Stop buttondoes not work. Power suddenly turnsoff. Auto focus does notwork. Bright subject pro-duces wide verticallines. Display automaticallychanges in TapeCamera mode. ...

Appendix 101 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:...

Appendix Appendix 102 On-screen Display Index A U T O A U T O 3 0 min A U T O A U T O A U T O 3 0 min A U T O S E L E C T S E T B L C G A I N / O F F F A D E M E N U S C E N E M E N U F A D E M E N U S C E N E M E N U M A N U A L S E T F O C U S A U T O F O C U SD A T E D I S P . S E T T I N G 1 Q K...

Appendix Appendix 104 A U T O A U T O A U T O A U T O A U T O A U T O S E L E C T S E T O F F M E N U S C E N E M E N U S E L F T I M E R M E N U S C E N E M E N U M A N U A L S E L F T I M E R S E T F O C U S A U T O F O C U SD A T E D I S P . 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...

Appendix 105 S E L E C T S E T E X E C U T E 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 U R R E T U R N V F B R I G H T / 0 1 1 0 O T H E R S B E E P R E MO T E D E F A U L T R E T U R N 0 1 0 0 - 0 0 2 / 2 P A G E N O RMA L 1 F U L L S E L E C T I M G MU LT I 7 0 1 8 9 / 0 1 1 0 N ...

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