Page 2 - Appendix; Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
VL-Z800S-CE1; 04/1/15/18:00 M Manual focus ...................................... 57Manual setting .................................... 58Media Selection switch ....................... 22MENU button ...................................... 33Menu screen ....................................... 33Mini D...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; OPERATION MANUAL; WARNING; Trademarks; *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual
i ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, should be placed onthe apparatus. This equipment should be usedwith the recommended ACadapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent elec...
Page 4 - ii; Operation References; Selecting the Language; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape in; 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; Tape Playback Functions with the Remote; Advanced Features
iii Useful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 32 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 32 Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 33 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .....................................
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iv Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code ............................................ 67 Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 68 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 70 Editing ................................................................... ...
Page 7 - Power cord
v Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L227 AC adapter Audio/video/S-video cable CR2032 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-L227 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
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/MODE SET button ( p. 32 )/ LCD LAMP button ( p. 25 ) Operation button ( p. 32 ) Built-in LED videolight ( p. 38 ) Zoom microphone...
Page 12 - Left view; Dioptre adjustment dial (; * When attaching a tripod; Terminal cover
Operation References 2 Operation References Lithium battery cover ( p. 12 ) Tripod socket* Card slot cover ( p. 11 ) Left view Dioptre adjustment dial ( p. 19 ) 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
3 Operation References Viewfinder ( pp. 18, 19 ) Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control ( p. 24 )/ VOLume control ( p. 30 ) Media Selectionswitch ( V Tape mode/ u Card mode selectionswitch) ( p. 22 ) Record Start/Stop button ( p. 23 ) PHOTO button( pp. 41, 55, 79 ) Power switch ( v Camera Recording...
Page 14 - Warning Indicators; Displayed for the; pages 6 and
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...
Page 15 - Displayed for
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...
Page 16 - Preparation; Preparation; Attaching; ” mark facing
Preparation 6 Preparation 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.
7 Preparation Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body. 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 AND...
Page 18 - indicator lights up red.; Battery; DC plug
Preparation 8 Preparation Charging the BatteryPack 1 Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF. 2 Connect the supplied power cord tothe AC power socket on the ACadapter, and insert the AC plug into apower outlet. 3 Insert the DC plug into the DC INjack...
Page 19 - or; indicator lights up green.
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...
Page 20 - Inserting; • After confirmation sound, the; Cassette compartment door release
Preparation 10 Preparation 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-
11 Preparation 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 12 Preparation Installing the LithiumBatteries Installing the Memor y Battery The supplied CR1216 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...
Page 23 - side; Danger of explosion if
13 Preparation Installing the Battery toRemote Control The supplied CR2032 type lithiumbattery is used to power the remotecontrol unit. 1 Insert a pointed object such as thetip of a ballpoint pen to open thebattery holder. 2 Place the larger lithium battery onthe battery holder with the H side facin...
Page 24 - Setting; • The language selection screen appears.; Changing; • The language selection screen; L A N G U A G E; S P R A C H E
Preparation 14 Preparation Selecting the Languagefor the On-screen Display Available modes: All modes This camcorder allows you to chooseEnglish, German or French as the on-screendisplay language. Setting When using the camcorder for the firsttime, select your on-screen displaylanguage by following ...
Page 25 - • The internal clock now starts; Example; S E T T I N G; RETURN; S E T T I NG
15 Preparation 4 Press m or l to select “2” (day), then press the centre of the Opera-tion button. 5 Press m or l to select “6” (month), then press the centre of the Opera-tion button. 6 Press m or l to select “2005” (year), then press the centre of the Opera-tion button. 7 Press m or l to select “1...
Page 26 - Using the Lens Cap
Preparation 16 Preparation Changing to the 12-hourTime Mode 1 After performing step 8 on theprevious page, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press thecentre of the Operation button. 2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then press the centre of the Operationbutton. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off...
Page 27 - Open the hand strap flap (; Using the Grip
17 Preparation 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 Record Start/Stop button and your index finger onthe Power Zoom control. Then, pullthe grip strap tight un...
Page 28 - Using the Viewfinder; Pull out the viewfinder completely.
Preparation 18 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 com...
Page 29 - Closing the viewfinder; Push in the viewfinder completely.; Adjusting the dioptre
19 Preparation 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 monitor is ...
Page 30 - • The LCD monitor rotates 270°; • A picture displays on; Closing the LCD monitor; When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt
Preparation 20 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 pict...
Page 31 - Holding the camcorder
21 Preparation 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 record with an ...
Page 32 - Basic Operations; Camcorder modes; Tape Playback mode; For recording still images on a card.; Tape Camera mode
22 Basic Operations Basic OperationsCamera Recording 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 o...
Page 33 - • Before you start recording, perform the; R E C
23 Basic Operations Easy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto Mode Available mode: Tape Camera • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through21 to prepare your camcorder forrecording. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to V . 3 Hold down the Lock...
Page 34 - To pause recording; Zooming; Zooming in
24 Basic Operations Basic OperationsCamera Recording P A U S E To pause recording Press the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcorderenters Recording Standby mode. To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF withoutpressing the Lock button. Remaining in Recording Stand...
Page 35 - Power Standby Mode; To turn on the backlight
25 Basic Operations 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 Camera mode. • The screen turns o...
Page 36 - Auto Focus; T H E
26 Basic Operations Basic OperationsCamera Recording 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. A...
Page 37 - B A T T E R Y I S
27 Basic Operations Information Displayfor Battery Usage Available modes: All modes When the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery usage indicatorappears beside the remaining batterypower indicator. When both indicators appear, thecamcorder consumes power from bothbattery packs.When o...
Page 38 - D I S; O N
28 Basic Operations Basic OperationsCamera Recording S E T T I N G 2 D I S A U D I O MO D E R E T U R N W I N D P H O N E S V O L O N O F F – + 1 2 b i t – + P H O N E S V O L Using Earphones(CommerciallyAvailable) Available modes: Tape Camera, Tape Playback You can monitor the sound via stereoearph...
Page 39 - To stop playback; To turn the power off
29 Basic Operations Note: • If you press the Record Start/Stop button in Tape Playback mode, the “ g ” mark appears and the camcorder enters RecordingStandby mode. If you do not intend to record,press l to turn the “ g ” mark off, then press m to begin playback. This will ensure your previous record...
Page 40 - Video Search; • The playback picture fast forwards; Still; During Tape Playback, press; Volume Control
Basic OperationsPlayback 30 Basic Operations 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 41 - About the S-video socket; • When connecting to a TV via a VCR,; TV or VCR
31 Basic Operations 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) with the supplied audio/vid...
Page 42 - 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; DISPLAY/MODE SET button
Useful Features 32 Useful Features Operation button Media Selection switch DISPLAY/MODE SET 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. Usi...
Page 43 - Using the Menu Screens; To turn off the menu screen; S T A R T; DG T L Z OOM
33 Useful Features MENU 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 switch (see page 22). •...
Page 44 - To use optical zoom only; Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Useful Features 34 Useful Features Power Zoom control Digital zoom indicator Useful Features Camera Recording The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayedduring digital zooming. To use optical zoom only Select “OFF” in step 4 above. Setting the DigitalZoom Available mode: Tape Camera You can select t...
Page 45 - Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
35 Useful Features 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 brighten the entire screen. • The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode....
Page 46 - To cancel the gain-up function
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 36 Useful Features 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 adequat...
Page 47 - Fine Picture; L E V E L 1; • Each time you press; L E V E L 3; To cancel the fine picture function; Fine picture setting
37 Useful Features Fine Picture Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Thefine picture function improves the picture byincreasing the brightness of the subjectwhile leaving the brighter portion of theimage unaffect...
Page 48 - Types; Turn off the LED video light.; L E D L I G H T
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 38 Useful Features Built-in LED video light Using the Built-in LEDVideo Light Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can use the built-in LED video light tobrighten the scene when natural lighting istoo dim. • The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode....
Page 49 - Fade In and Fade Out; • The picture turns white, and the; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only; Using
39 Useful Features 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 in scenery. 4 Press the DISPLAY/...
Page 50 - Quick Return; • “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape; S E A R C H
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 40 Useful Features 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...
Page 51 - Edit Search
41 Useful Features Still Recording onTape Available mode: Tape Camera You can record continuous still images ofsubjects. 1 Set the camcorder to Tape Cameramode. 2 In Recording Standbymode, press the PHOTObutton fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 Press the Record Start/Stop button....
Page 52 - • The DIS indicator only appears when; To cancel DIS function; Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 42 Useful Features 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 I...
Page 53 - Wide Mode; To cancel the wide mode; W I D E MODE; Power Save Mode; To cancel the power save mode; P O W E R S A V E
43 Useful Features Wide Mode Available mode: Tape Camera Wide mode lets you record scenes withsqueezed images so that you can enjoyhigh-density wide images when youplayback the images via widescreen TV. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l or m on the Oper...
Page 54 - Self Recording; Normal self recording; rotate it 180° vertically (; • The subject is displayed in the
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 44 Useful Features 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 56 - To return to SP mode; L P
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 46 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 approxi-mately 50% more recording time with thesame picture quality as that in SP (StandardPlay Recording) ...
Page 57 - • The 16-bit audio recording mode; A UD I O MOD E
47 Useful Features 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 theMENU button to display the menuscr...
Page 58 - Mounting; The camcorder automatically
Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 48 Useful Features 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 Align the zoom microp...
Page 59 - Windbreak; To cancel Windbreak; T E L E
49 Useful Features Windbreak Available mode: Tape Camera The windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select Y , then press the centre of the...
Page 60 - Activating; Operating; R EMO T E
Useful FeaturesPlayback 50 Useful Features 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 screen...
Page 61 - Slow; Frame Advance; Press the; • Each time you press the; Reverse Playback
51 Useful Features Tape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote Control Available mode: Tape Playback You can use the following playbackfunctions with the supplied remote control.(See page 50 for use of the remote control.) The reverse playback function allows you toplay back images in reverse. During Tape...
Page 62 - D A T E
Useful FeaturesPlayback 52 Useful Features 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...
Page 63 - To cancel picture effect playback; The picture is displayed in; B W
53 Useful Features Picture EffectPlayback Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback These picture effects let you play backimages with a more dramatic effect. 4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SETbutton to turn off the mode screen. To cancel picture effect playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Notes: • ...
Page 64 - Rotate Playback; • Rotate playback indicator appears.; To cancel rotate playback; Fine Picture Playback
Useful FeaturesPlayback 54 Useful Features Rotate Playback Available mode: Tape Playback This function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°. 1 In Tape Playback mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select V , then press the centre of th...
Page 65 - • A still picture of the image appears.; To cancel the fine picture playback
55 Useful Features 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...
Page 66 - Stretch Playback; • Playback will stop after turning on; • The picture displays with black; To cancel stretch playback
Useful FeaturesPlayback 56 Useful Features Stretch Playback Available mode: Tape Playback Stretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a movie shown in a theatre. Useful whenyou want to play back images recorded inwide mode on a 4:3 TV. 1 In Tape Playback mode,...
Page 67 - Manual Focus; : To focus on a closer subject
57 Advanced Features Power Zoom control Operation button DISPLAY/MODE SET 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...
Page 68 - • The FOCUS setting returns to Auto
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 58 Advanced Features 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 pages 59, 60)• Manual Iris (see page 61)• Manual Gain (see page...
Page 69 - Selecting
59 Advanced Features Adjusting WhiteBalance Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The colour of the subject on the screenlooks different depending on lightingconditions. Selecting a White Balancesetting that matches the lighting conditions. Selecting 1 In Tape Camera or Card Cameramode, press th...
Page 70 - Locking; Aim the lens at a white object.; To return to Full Auto mode
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 60 Advanced Features Locking 1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page. 2 Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. 3 Press the centre of the Operationbutton to set the white balan...
Page 71 - Manual Iris; Subject is too bright against background.; • The number shown is the selected; To return to Auto Iris mode
61 Advanced Features 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. I...
Page 72 - Manual Gain; Example of use; Faithfully recording a dark scene; To return to Auto Gain mode
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 62 Advanced Features 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 th...
Page 73 - • In Tape Camera mode, you can; Situation
63 Advanced Features Setting the ShutterSpeed Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The shutter speed is preset to auto mode,which automatically selects the optimalshutter speed for the ambient light.However, depending on the subject orsituation, you may want to set the shutterspeed manually to ...
Page 74 - • Fast shutter speeds can be used with
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 64 Advanced Features Setting theCamcorder to FullAuto Mode Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Full Auto mode in one operation. 1 In Tape Camera or Card Cameramode, press the DISPLAY/MODESET button until the m...
Page 75 - To cancel the scene setting; D U S K
65 Advanced Features 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 76 - To cancel the digital picture effect; To record in sepia colour similar
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 66 Advanced Features Digital PictureEffects Available mode: Tape Camera These digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramatic effect. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press theDISPLAY/MODE SET button until themode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the O...
Page 77 - Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; • The time code appears when the on-; ON; To turn off the time code
67 Advanced Features 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 ...
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 68 Advanced Features 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
69 Advanced Features 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/MODE SETbutton until the mode screen appears. 4 Press l or m to select “A...
Page 80 - Audio 1; A UD I O; • The selected audio playback mode
Advanced FeaturesPlayback 70 Advanced Features 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 - Editing; To stop editing
71 Advanced Features 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 82 - Recording
Advanced FeaturesPlayback 72 Advanced Features 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 83 - • “S-VIDEO” appears on the screen
73 Advanced Features To Record from an ExternalSource 1 In Tape Playback mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select Z , then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press l or m to select “S-VIDEO IN”, then press the centre of theOperat...
Page 85 - • Check the camcorder screen to see if; To stop recording; Cutting Unwanted Sequences
75 Advanced Features 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 Record Start/Stop bu...
Page 86 - • Check the monitor on the digital
Advanced FeaturesPlayback 76 Advanced Features AV-OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO L-AUDIO-R (MONO) : Using the Camcorderas a Converter Available mode: Tape Playback You can use this camcorder to convert fromanalog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mmor Hi8 tapes) to digital signal. Preparation Connect the audio/vi...
Page 87 - Approx. number of images; Records images with; Digital Still Camera Features; Selecting the Picture Quality; R E C MOD E
77 Digital Still Camera Features 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 88 - Digital Still Camera Features; • The selected picture quality indicator; I M AGE S I Z E; Selecting the Image Size; Images are; • The selected image size indicator
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 78 Digital Still Camera Features Picture quality indicator Image size indicator 1 In Card Camera mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select Y , then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 P...
Page 89 - Card Recording; Set the Media Selection switch to; indicator is flashing in
79 Digital Still Camera Features 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 90 - SE L F T IMER; Selecting the time-lag
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 80 Digital Still Camera Features Recording with theSelf-timer Available mode: Card Camera The self-timer function allows you to recordimages after a time lag. This is convenientwhen you want to record an image of youand your friends together. S E T T I N...
Page 91 - To cancel the countdown; Press the PHOTO button in step 4.; To cancel the self-timer; Select the desired time lag.; • The self-timer operating indicator
81 Digital Still Camera Features Self-timer operating indicator Self timer mode indicator To cancel the countdown Press the PHOTO button in step 4. To cancel the self-timer Press the centre of the Operation buttonagain in step 3. Notes: • When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the camcorder i...
Page 92 - Formatting a Card; • To cancel formatting, press
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 82 Digital Still Camera Features Formatting a Card Available modes: Card Camera, Card Playback Before using a commercially available cardwith this camcorder, you must first have itformatted. Also, if any of the followingwarning indicators displays, you w...
Page 93 - Defines file numbers by; R E S E T
83 Digital Still Camera Features 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 theMENU button to display the menuscreen. 2 Press l o...
Page 94 - • The images recorded on the card are
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 84 Digital Still Camera Features Playback image number/ number of recordings Lock button Page number/total thumbnail pages Media Selection switch Power switch Image file name Picture quality indicator Operation button Digital Still Camera Features Playback Card ...
Page 95 - Delete Protection; • The PROTECT indicator appears.
85 Digital Still Camera Features 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/MODE SET button until themode screen appears. 2 P...
Page 96 - Deleting One Stored Image; • The DELETE indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 86 Digital Still Camera Features 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 97 - Deleting All Stored Images
87 Digital Still Camera Features 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 98 - Print Order; About DPOF; • The PRINT indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 88 Digital Still Camera Features 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 99 - To cancel the print order for an image
89 Digital Still Camera Features M indicator To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 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 100 - Direct Print; PRINT Image Matching
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 90 Digital Still Camera Features Direct Print Available modes: Card Playback When you connect the camcorder to aSeiko Epson’s Direct Print compatibleprinter, you can print out the recorded stillimage directly from the printer withoutcomputer. Preparation Turn on...
Page 101 - Transferring Data on Card to Computer; System Requirements; trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
91 Digital Still Camera Features Transferring Data on Card to Computer To transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-ROM.The CD-ROM includes “USB Driver”, “PixLab Media Browser” and other related files. • “USB Driver” is the software that transfers images from the c...
Page 102 - Installing the USB Driver; Turn on the computer.; Click the “USB Driver” button.; • Welcome screen appears.; • Information screen appears. Read information.; Click the “Next” button.; • Installation begins.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 92 Digital Still Camera Features Installing the USB Driver For installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, you need to log in as thesystem administrator. 1 Turn on the computer. • Do not connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable at th...
Page 103 - Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.; • Computer will recognize the camcorder automatically.
93 Digital Still Camera Features To USB terminal USB cable (supplied) 8 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder. 9 Connect the camcorder to the computer with the supplied USB cable as shownbelow. • It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source for extended period...
Page 104 - Opening the PDF Manual; Select “Print“ in the “File” menu.; Using the PDF Manual; Click the “Open Readme file” button in the Setup screen.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 94 Digital Still Camera Features Opening the PDF Manual Click on the Windows “star t” button and click after moving the pointer to “All Programs”,“PixLab Media Browser Ver4” and “PixLab Media Browser LE Operation Manual”. • Adobe Reader 6.0 (or Adobe Acrobat Rea...
Page 105 - Transferring data; • PixLab Media Browser will start up.; Caution on transferring data; Close PixLab Media Browser.; • See Windows Help for the procedure
95 Digital Still Camera Features Transfer indicator Transferring the data onCard to Computer Connecting the camcorder to thecomputer Connect the camcorder to the computerwith the supplied USB cable (see page93). Transferring data 1 Turn on the computer, then connectthe camcorder with the supplied US...
Page 106 - Squeeze Playback; 20 mode on a widescreen TV,; SQU E E Z E P B
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 96 Digital Still Camera Features Serial number(100 to 999) Sub-folder of stillimages Folder of still image files Stillimage Squeeze Playback Available mode: Card Playback When you play back the images recordedwith 1280 K 720 mode on a widescreen TV, the picture ...
Page 107 - Slide Show Playback; • Beginning from the image selected in; To stop slide show playback
97 Digital Still Camera Features 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 108 - L C D B R I GH T; Adjusting the Picture; • The viewfinder turns on if you select; B A C K L I G H T; NO RMAL; Adjusting the Backlight; For use indoors or under; B A C K L I GH T
Appendix 98 Appendix 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 5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen. Note: • When adjusting the colour, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the pictureactually recorded. Do n...
Page 109 - To turn on the confirmation sound; Select “ON” in step 4 above.; D E F A U L T
99 Appendix Turning off theConfirmation Sound Available modes: All modes A confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRecord Start/Stop button, or perform otherdesignated operations. Use the procedurebelow to turn off the confirmation sounds. • The example screens s...
Page 110 - Demonstration Mode; Watching; • The demonstration begins.; Cancelling
Appendix 100 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. ...
Page 111 - Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting
101 Appendix Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre (see page 57). ; ;; ;;;; ; ; ; ;;; ;;;;;;;; ; ; ;;; ;;;; ;; ;;; ; ;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;; Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the ...
Page 112 - Copyright Protection
Appendix 102 Appendix Erasure protect tab • When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording, thepreviously recorded material will beautomatically erased. • The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction. • Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini ...
Page 113 - SD; card or Memory Stick; • An SD Memory Card has more advanced; Removable Storage Care
103 Appendix 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 ...
Page 114 - Battery Pack; Charging
Appendix 104 Appendix 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 char...
Page 115 - AC Adapter; Extending battery pack life
105 Appendix 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 ada...
Page 116 - Television Signal Standards
Appendix 106 Appendix 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 117 - Troubleshooting
107 Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom No power. The Record Start/Stop button does notwork. Power suddenly turnsoff. Auto focus does notwork. Bright subject pro-duces wide verticallines. Display automaticallychanges in Camer...
Page 121 - Specifications; Camcorder
111 Appendix 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 122 - On-screen Display Index
Appendix 112 Appendix On-screen Display Index A U T O A U T O 3 0 min A U T O P A U S E P A U S E P A U S E A U T O A U T O 3 0 min A U T O S E L E C T S E T F I N E P I C . F A D ES 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 S S E T T I N G 1 Q K . D G T L W I D E M O D E R E T U R...
Page 124 - Card Camera mode
Appendix 114 Appendix 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 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 S 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 ] [ / 1 2 1 9 E C O N OM Y 0 8 2 1 ] [ / 1 2 1 9...
Page 125 - Card Playback mode
115 Appendix 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 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 8 2 1 ] [ / 0 1 1 0 N O RMA L F U L U L L S E L E C T I...
Page 126 - Index
Appendix 116 Appendix Index A AC adapter ....................................... 8, 9Audio dubbing .............................. 68, 69Audio playback mode ......................... 70Audio recording mode ........................ 47Auto focus ........................................... 26AV terminal...
Page 128 - PixLab Install Key; SHARP CORPORATION; LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
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