Page 3 - OPERATION MANUAL; WARNING; Trademarks; Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual; ENGLISH
i ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAINOR MOISTURE. This equipment should be usedwith the recommended ACadapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and firehazards, do NOT use any otherpower source. CAUTION To prevent shock, do no...
Page 4 - ii; Operation References; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode ..; Playback; Contents
ii Part Names ............................................................. 1 Warning Indicators .................................................. 4 Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 6 Charging the Battery Pack .....................
Page 5 - iii; Useful Features; Using the Zoom Microphone; Tape Playback Functions with the Remote; Advanced Features
iii Useful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 31 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 31 Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 32 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .....................................
Page 6 - iv; Appendix; Selecting the Language for the Information
iv Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code ............................................ 60 Editing ................................................................... 61 Recording from an External Source ...................... 62 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 64 Using...
Page 7 - Power cord
v Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L226 AC adapter 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 Zoom microphone VR-8MC Optional Acc...
Page 8 - vi; Precautions; Do not aim the lens at the sun.; You can use your camcorder at 0°C to
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...
Page 9 - vii; Dew Formation; What is “dew formation”?
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...
Page 10 - viii; Dirty Video Heads; Press; Causes of video head clogging
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-...
Page 11 - Part Names; Front view; Zoom lens
Operation References 1 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 ) Flash ( p. 74 ) Zoom microphoneshoe* ( p. 44 ) Stereo microphone LCD LAMP button ( p....
Page 12 - Lithium battery cover (; Left view; Dioptre adjustment dial (; * When attaching a tripod; Terminal cover
Operation References Operation References 2 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( ...
Page 13 - Right view
Operation References 3 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, 52, 73 ) Power switch ( v Camera Recording mode/ w...
Page 14 - Warning Indicators; Displayed for the; pages 6 and
Operation References Operation References 4 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...
Page 15 - Displayed for
Operation References 5 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...
Page 16 - Preparation; Preparation; Attaching; ” mark facing
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...
Page 17 - Removing; Take the battery pack out.
Preparation 7 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...
Page 18 - Open the DC IN jack cover.; indicator lights up red.; Battery; DC IN jack cover
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 cordto the AC power socket on the ACadapter, and insert the AC pluginto a power outlet. 4 Insert t...
Page 19 - indicator lights up green.
Preparation 9 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...
Page 20 - Inserting; • After confirmation sound, the; Cassette compartment door release
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...
Page 21 - Open the card slot cover.; indicator flashes during record-
Preparation 11 Inserting andRemoving a Card You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)or a MultiMediaCard (commerciallyavailable) 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, and push it in ...
Page 22 - Installing the Memor y Battery; side of
Preparation Preparation 12 Installing the LithiumBatteries Installing the Memor y 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 S...
Page 24 - Example; S E T T I NG
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...
Page 25 - Using the Lens Cap; • The internal clock now starts
Preparation 15 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...
Page 26 - Open the hand strap flap (; Using the Grip
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...
Page 27 - Using the Viewfinder; Pull out the viewfinder completely.
Preparation 17 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...
Page 28 - Closing the viewfinder; Push in the viewfinder completely.; Adjusting the dioptre
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...
Page 29 - • The LCD monitor rotates 270°; or; • A picture displays on; Closing the LCD monitor; When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt
Preparation 19 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...
Page 30 - Holding the camcorder
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...
Page 31 - Basic Operations; Camcorder modes; Tape Playback mode; For recording still images on a card.; Tape Camera mode
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...
Page 32 - • Before you start recording, perform the; R E C
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...
Page 33 - To pause recording; Zooming; Zooming in
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...
Page 34 - Power Standby Mode; To turn on the backlight; Press the LCD LAMP button.; To resume operation
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 ...
Page 35 - Auto Focus
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...
Page 36 - T H E; B A T T E R Y I S
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...
Page 37 - To stop playback; To turn the power off
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 ...
Page 38 - Video Search; • The playback picture fast forwards; Still; During Tape Playback, press; Volume Control
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...
Page 40 - About the S-video socket; • When connecting to a TV via a VCR,; TV or VCR
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...
Page 41 - Mode screen; Control Buttons; Operation button; Using the Mode Screens; • Steps 2 to 4 show how to change the; To turn off the mode screen; Press the DISPLAY button.; DISPLAY button
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...
Page 42 - Using the Menu Screens; DG T L Z OOM
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...
Page 43 - To use optical zoom only; Select “OFF” in step 6 above.
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...
Page 44 - O N; Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
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 ...
Page 45 - To cancel the gain-up function
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...
Page 46 - Fade In and Fade Out; • The picture turns white, and the; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only
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 ...
Page 47 - Quick Return; • “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape; S E A R C H
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 ...
Page 48 - • A still image of the subject is; Press the PHOTO button fully.; Edit Search
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...
Page 49 - • The DIS indicator only appears when; To cancel DIS function; Select “OFF” in step 6 above. The
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...
Page 50 - Self Recording; Normal self recording; rotate it 180° vertically (; • The subject is displayed in the
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...
Page 52 - • The picture is displayed with the top; To return to normal screen
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 r...
Page 53 - To return to SP mode; L P
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...
Page 54 - Mounting; • The zoom microphone shoe on the; Types; The camcorder automatically
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 44 Using the ZoomMicrophone (OptionalAccessory) Available mode: Tape Camera With the optional zoom microphone VR-8MC, you can record audio according to themagnification of the zoom lens for produc-ing the optimum sound. Mounting 1 After detaching the s...
Page 55 - Windbreak; To cancel Windbreak; T E L E
Useful Features 45 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 Operation button to select “MENU”, then...
Page 56 - • The 16-bit audio recording mode; A UD I O MOD E
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features 46 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 theDI...
Page 57 - Activating; • The example screens shown are for Tape; Operating; R EMO T E
Useful Features 47 Using the RemoteControl 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. Activating • The example screens shown are for Tape Pla...
Page 58 - During Tape Playback, press the; Slow; Frame Advance; Press the; • Each time you press the; Reverse Playback
Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 48 Tape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote Control Available mode: Tape Playback You can use the following playbackfunctions with the supplied remote control.(See page 47 for use of the remote control.) The reverse playback function allows you toplay back images...
Page 59 - • Each time you press; D A T E
Useful Features 49 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 example screens shown are...
Page 60 - To cancel Picture Effect Playback; The picture is displayed in; B W
Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 50 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 a...
Page 61 - Rotate Playback; • Rotate Playback indicator appears.; To cancel Rotate Playback
Useful Features 51 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 centre of the Operation but...
Page 62 - • A still picture of the image appears.
Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 52 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 Playback...
Page 63 - Manual Focus; : To focus on a closer subject
Advanced Features 53 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 toManual Focus mode and focus ma...
Page 64 - • The FOCUS setting returns to Auto
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 54 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 55)• Manual Iris (see page 56)• Manual Gain (see page 57) ...
Page 65 - White Balance Lock; To return to Full Auto mode; L O C K M O D E
Advanced Features 55 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. 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera...
Page 66 - Manual Iris; Subject is too bright against background.; • The number shown is the selected; To return to Auto Iris mode
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 56 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...
Page 67 - Manual Gain; Example of use; Faithfully recording a dark scene; To return to Auto Gain mode
Advanced Features 57 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 thesubject actually is. If you ...
Page 69 - To cancel the scene setting; D U S K
Advanced Features 59 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. Thecamcorder will automatically s...
Page 70 - Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; • The time code appears when the on-; ON; To turn off the time code; Select “OFF” in step 5 above.
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 60 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...
Page 71 - Editing; To stop editing
Advanced Features 61 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...
Page 72 - Recording
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 62 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...
Page 73 - • “S-VIDEO” appears on the screen
Advanced Features 63 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...
Page 75 - • Check the camcorder screen to see if; To stop recording; Cutting Unwanted Sequences
Advanced Features 65 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...
Page 77 - • Check the monitor on the digital
Advanced Features 67 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...
Page 78 - Microphone for Audio Dubbing; Audio Recording; In normal recording mode; The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.; 6-bit audio recording; 2-bit audio recording; The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.; 6-bit audio recording
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 68 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...
Page 79 - Audio Dubbing; • The audio dubbing screen appears.; To pause audio dubbing; To cancel audio dubbing
Advanced Features 69 Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to star taudio 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”...
Page 80 - Audio 1; A UD I O; • The selected audio playback mode
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 70 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 ...
Page 81 - Approx. number of images; Records images with; Digital Still Camera Features; Selecting the Picture Quality; R E C MOD E
Digital Still Camera Features 71 Lock button Approximate number of record-able images with the supplied 8MB SD memory card Selecting the PictureQuality and ImageSize Available mode: Card Camera The picture quality of still images recordedon the card depends on the picture qualityand image size setti...
Page 82 - Digital Still Camera Features; • The selected image size indicator; I M AGE S I Z E; Selecting the Image Size; Images are
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 72 Picture quality indicator Image size indicator 3 Press l or m to select Y , then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 4 Press l or m to select “IMAGE SIZE”, then press the centre of theOperation button. 5 Press l or m...
Page 83 - Card Recording; Set the Media Selection switch to; indicator is flashing in
Digital Still Camera Features 73 Number of shots taken/remaining Power switch Media Selection switch PHOTO button Lock button Power Zoom control Card Recording Available mode: Card Camera You can take a still picture in the same wayas you do with a standard camera andrecord that image on the card. 1...
Page 84 - F L A S H
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 74 Flash indicator Flash sensor Flash Selecting the FlashMode Available mode: Card Camera Using the flash function enables you torecord good-quality still images even indark locations. Note: • The effective flash range for b...
Page 85 - C O R R E C T; • Red-eye indicator appears when
Digital Still Camera Features 75 Red-eye indicator Red-eye Reduction Available mode: Card Camera Red-eye reduction allows you to minimizethe camera flash capturing the red at theback of the iris. 1 In Card Camera mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears. 2 Select “MENU”, then “EXEC...
Page 86 - • The self-timer operating indicator; To cancel the countdown; Press the PHOTO button in step 4.; To cancel the self-timer
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 76 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 ...
Page 87 - Formatting a Card; • To cancel formatting, press
Digital Still Camera Features 77 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...
Page 88 - Defines file numbers by; R E S E T
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording Digital Still Camera Features 78 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...
Page 90 - Playback Zoom; Press the Shift; To cancel Playback Zoom
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 80 ZOOM button Playback zoom indicator Playback Zoom Available mode: Card Playback The playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 timesits original size and shift the magnifiedpicture by using the remo...
Page 91 - Delete Protection; • The PROTECT indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera Features 81 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...
Page 92 - Deleting One Stored Image; • The DELETE indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 82 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 ...
Page 93 - Deleting All Stored Images
Digital Still Camera Features 83 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...
Page 94 - Print Order; About DPOF; • The PRINT indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 84 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...
Page 95 - To cancel the print order for an image
Digital Still Camera Features 85 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....
Page 96 - Transferring Data on Card to Computer; System Requirements; Installing the USB Driver
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 86 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...
Page 97 - • Welcome screen appears.; • PC will recognize the camcorder automatically.
Digital Still Camera Features 87 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...
Page 98 - Caution on transferring data; • See Windows Help for the procedure
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 88 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:)”...
Page 99 - Slide Show Playback; • Beginning from the image selected in; To stop slide show playback
Digital Still Camera Features 89 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...
Page 100 - L C D B R I GH T; Adjusting the Picture
Appendix Appendix 90 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...
Page 101 - Adjusting the Backlight; For use indoors or under; B A C K L I GH T
Appendix 91 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...
Page 102 - SPR A C H E; • The information display appears in
Appendix Appendix 92 Information display O T H E R S 1 B E E P R E MO T E D E F A U L T L A N G U A G ER E T U R N E N G L I S H P H O N E S V O L D E MO MO D E D E U T S C HF R A N Ç A I S SPR A C H E DE U T S C H Selecting theLanguage for theInformation Display Available modes: Tape Camera, Card C...
Page 104 - Demonstration Mode; Watching; • The demonstration begins.; Cancelling
Appendix Appendix 94 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...
Page 105 - Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting
Appendix 95 Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre (see page 53). Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whateveris in the centre of the scene is kept infocus....
Page 106 - Mini DV Cassette; Copyright Protection
Appendix Appendix 96 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...
Page 107 - SD; card or Memory Stick; • An SD Memory Card has more advanced; Removable Storage Care
Appendix 97 SD \ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard \ SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a variety of mobileapplications. They are one of the smallestmemory solutions available on the market.This camcorder uses either an SD MemoryCard o...
Page 108 - Battery Pack; Charging
Appendix Appendix 98 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...
Page 109 - AC Adapter; Extending battery pack life
Appendix 99 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...
Page 110 - Television Signal Standards
Appendix Appendix 100 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) T...
Page 111 - Troubleshooting
Appendix 101 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....
Page 115 - Specifications; Camcorder
Appendix 105 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 116 - On-screen Display Index
Appendix Appendix 106 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...
Page 118 - Card Camera mode
Appendix Appendix 108 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...
Page 119 - Card Playback mode
Appendix 109 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 8 2 1 ] [ / 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 ...
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Page 122 - SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP CORPORATION Impresso no JapãoPrinted in JapanTINSLA063WJZZ03P03-JWG
