Page 3 - or; Neutral; Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:; Trademarks; in the United States and/or other countries.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the ...
Page 4 - Supplied Accessories
i Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L225 Power cord Audio/video cable Lens cap Lens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapter USB driver USB cable SD Memory Card (8 MB) CR2025 type lithium battery AA battery K 2 Remote control AC adapter VL-NZ100H-*i-viii 02.2.14, 9:57 AM 1
Page 5 - ii; Optional Accessories
ii Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 Extended-life battery pack BT-L445 VL-NZ100H-*i-viii 02.2.14, 9:57 AM 2
Page 6 - iii; Precautions; Do not aim the lens at the sun.; • When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden; Avoid magnetic sources.; You can use your camcorder at 0°C to
iii Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike thecamcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,whether or not recording i...
Page 7 - iv; Dew Formation; What is “dew formation”?
iv Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dewdrops form on the glass. This clinging ofwater drops is called dew formation. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum ofyour camcorder and make the video tapestick to the head....
Page 8 - Dirty Video Heads; Remove the cleaning tape.; Causes of video head clogging
v Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become cloggedwith dirt (dust and tape coating particles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue. Using a Cleaning Tape (Commerciall...
Page 9 - Contents; Operation References; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape; Playback
vi Contents Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Part Names .................................................................... 1 On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4 Warning I...
Page 10 - vii; Useful Features; Advanced Features
vii Contents Useful Features Still Recording on Tape ................................................ 33 Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... 33 Wide Screen (16:9) ...................................................... 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ......................
Page 11 - viii; Appendix
viii Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still CameraFeatures Camera Recording Card Recording ........................................................... 55 Selecting the Picture Quality .....................
Page 12 - Part Names; Front view; Stereo microphone
Operation References Operation References 1 Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Lithium batterycompartment door[ p. 14 ] Stereo microphone Zoom lens Cassette holder [ p. 12 ] Cassette compartment door [ p. 12...
Page 13 - Rear view
Operation References 2 Rear view USB terminal [ pp. 65, 66 ] DV terminal [ pp. 50, 51 ] AV jack [ pp. 25,48–50 ] Media Selectionswitch (TAPE/CARD selectionswitch) [ p. 19 ] Operation button Jack cover [ pp. 25, 48–51, 65 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control [ p. 21 ]/ VOLume control [ p. 24 ] L...
Page 15 - On-screen Display Index
Operation References 4 On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. A U T O 3 0 min C L O C K S E T D I S P L A YR E T U R N L C D S E T B A C K L I G H TL C D B R I G H TL C D C O L O U RR E T U R N L C D S E T B A C K L I G H TL C D B R I G H...
Page 17 - Manual screens; • The example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA
Operation References 6 Manual screens On-screen indicators on/off Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screenchanges as shown below. Focus setting screen(p. 42) Normal screen Menu screen Indicators off White balance screen(p. 44) Exposure setting screen(p. 43) Indicators on Each time you press...
Page 18 - Warning Indicators; Displayed for the first; L AMP; page iv; T A P E E ND; pages
Operation References Operation References 7 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 19 - Displayed for
Operation References 8 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 13 ). The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images.Delete unnecessary ima...
Page 20 - Preparation; Preparation; Removing; Align the
Preparation Preparation 9 Preparation Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of thecamcorder ( 1 ), then press the battery release ( 2 ). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out( 3 ). Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY ...
Page 21 - Extending battery pack life; Fully charge the battery pack.
Preparation 10 Notes: • Charge the battery pack between 10°C and30°C. The battery pack may not chargeproperly at temperatures too low or too high. • The battery pack and charger become warmduring charging. This is not a malfunction. • Using the zoom (see page 21) and otherfunctions or turning the po...
Page 22 - • The camcorder is supplied power.
Preparation Preparation 11 Powering theCamcorder from an ACOutlet You can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not beused as a power supply for other camcorders. ...
Page 23 - Inserting; Press the; • After confirmation sound, the cassette
Preparation 12 Inserting and Removinga Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 2 Insert a commercially availab...
Page 24 - Close the card slot cover.
Preparation Preparation 13 Inserting and Removinga Card You can use an SD Memory Card or aMultiMediaCard for storing still images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF. 2 Slide the card slot cover release andopen the card slot cover in the directionof the arrow. 3 Insert a card i...
Page 25 - Installing; side of the; Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery; Danger of explosion if battery is
Preparation 14 Installing the LithiumBattery Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment doorrelease and open the cassette compart-ment door. Note: • The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is ...
Page 26 - • The internal clock now starts operating.; S E T T I NG
Preparation Preparation 15 Setting the Date andTime Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. 6. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). Note: • Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (seepage 14). SET but...
Page 27 - To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.
Preparation 16 Changing to the 12-hour TimeMode 1 After performing step 8 above, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button. 2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then press the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen. Notes: • The date and time, once set, are inter...
Page 28 - Using the Lens Cap
Preparation Preparation 17 Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap to the lens cap as shownbelow. Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wriststrap as shown below. Always attach the lens cap over the lens whennot using the camcorder. When recording, hang the lens cap on the wriststrap to keep the cap o...
Page 29 - Holding the camcorder; Shooting from a high angle
Preparation 18 Tips on RecordingPositions Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen. Basic posture Shooting from a high angle To create images that are easy to watch du...
Page 30 - Basic Operations; Camcorder modes
Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations 19 Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a videocamera for recording and playing back images on tapes and asa digital still camera for recording and playing back still imageson cards....
Page 31 - • Before you start recording, perform the; To pause recording; Battery
Basic Operations 20 Easy Camera Recordingon Tape in Full AutoMode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 9 through 18to prepare your camcorder for recording. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the L...
Page 32 - Zooming; Zooming in; Auto Focus
Basic OperationsCamera Recording Basic Operations 21 Zooming Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallychanging your position.When using the optical zoom, you can enlargethe subject up to 10 K . Zooming in Push ...
Page 33 - Warning indicator
Basic Operations 22 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 appears. Replace the battery pack. Notes: • The...
Page 34 - Tape Playback; To stop playback; Press; To turn the power off
Basic OperationsCamera Recording Basic Operations 23 Tape Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing needs to beconnected, allowing instant on-screen play-back with the sound through the built-inspeaker. 1 Set the Media Selectionswitch to T...
Page 35 - Video Search; • The playback picture fast forwards (or; Still; on the Operation button.; Volume Control
Basic Operations 24 Video Search Available mode: TAPE-VCR The video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Nearthe Current Tape Position 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,press k (or j ) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forw...
Page 36 - • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn
Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations 25 Watching Playback on aTV Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR You can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder(see page 2). 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (orVCR) with the supplie...
Page 37 - To turn off the menu screen; DG T L Z OOM
Useful Features 26 Useful Features Using the MenuScreens Use the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings. 1 Set to the desiredcamcorder mode(see page 19). • See pages 4 and 5 for the menu itemsyou can select ineach camcordermode. • Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu sett...
Page 38 - ON; To turn off the recording guide; Types
Useful Features Useful featuresCamera Recording 27 Useful Features Camera Recording Displaying theRecording Guide Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MENU button until themenu screen appears. ...
Page 39 - D Z OOM; To use optical zoom only; Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Useful Features 28 Setting the DigitalZoom Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–10 K (optical zoom), 10–40 K (digital zoom) or 10–300 K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictureswith the same operation as normal...
Page 40 - • “GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma; To obtain a brighter picture; • The
Useful Features Useful featuresCamera Recording 29 Gamma BrightnessCompensation Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Thegamma brightness compensation functionimproves the picture by increasing thebrightness of th...
Page 41 - • “GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain-; To cancel the gain-up function
Useful Features 30 Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe screen. Use the gain-up function to recorda brighter picture. Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not appear. The ...
Page 42 - Fade In and Fade Out; Using; • The picture turns white, and the image; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only
Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 31 Fade In and Fade Out Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at the beginningor end of a scene for creating scene transi-tions. This is especially effective in creating adramatic chang...
Page 43 - Quick Return; • “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins; S E A R C H; Edit Search
Useful Features 32 Quick Return Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded scene andstart recording again, use the quick returnfunction. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press theMENU button until the...
Page 44 - Still Recording on Tape; • A still image of the subject is; Press the STILL button fully.; Attach tripod to tripod socket.
Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 33 Still Recording on Tape Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA You can record continuous still images ofsubjects. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode,press the STILL button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 P...
Page 45 - To return to normal screen; O N
Useful Features 34 O F F ON D G T L Z O OMT A P ED I S S P E E D 1 6 9 : A U D I O MO D ER E T U R N S E T T I N G 2 O N 1 6 9 : Wide Screen (16:9) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movieshown in a theatre. The top and bottom of...
Page 46 - Self Recording; Set the Power switch to CAMERA.; • A mirror image of the subject displays
Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 35 Self Recording Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatthe screen faces the other way and the subjectcan monitor the shot while you are recording. If the camcorder is steadied, you can recordyourself i...
Page 47 - To return to SP mode; Notes on the use of LP mode
Useful Features 36 Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately50% more recording time with the same picturequality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press...
Page 48 - • The 16-bit audio recording mode; A UD I O MOD E
Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 37 Selecting the 16-bitAudio Recording Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The camcorder normally records audio in the12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-qualityaudio recording, select the 16-bit audiorecording mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press theME...
Page 49 - Installing the Batteries; R EMO T E
Useful Features 38 Using the RemoteControl Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCR Use the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as when youwant to record yourself in a scene, or when thecamcorder is connected to a TV for use as aVCR. Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery...
Page 50 - D I S P L A Y; Slow
Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 39 Displaying the Date andTime of Recording Available modes: All modes Follow the procedure below to display the date,or both the date and time, of recording on thescreen. You can display the date and timeduring both recording and playback. • The example scree...
Page 51 - Gamma Playback; To cancel Gamma Playback; • A still picture of the image is displayed.
Useful Features 40 Gamma Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR mode byincreasing the brightness of the subject whileleaving the brighter portions of the imageunaffected. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press theGAMMA/BRIGHTER button ...
Page 52 - Picture Effect Playback; B W; To cancel Picture Effect Playback
Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features 41 Picture Effect Playback Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR These picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SETbutton. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu...
Page 53 - : To focus on a more distant subject; To return to Auto Focus mode
Advanced Features 42 Manual focus indicator Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below. In suchsituations, set the camcorder to Manual Focusmode and focus manually. 1 In TAP...
Page 54 - To return to Auto Exposure mode; Manual Exposure; Subject is too bright against background.; • The number shown is the selected
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 43 To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure settingscreen is displayed. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scenesetting is selected thereafter. Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The ...
Page 55 - White Balance Lock; Aim the lens at a white object.; • Adjust the distance of the object so that; To return to Auto White Balance mode
Advanced Features 44 White Balance Lock Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The colour of the subject on the screen looksdifferent depending on lighting conditions.Lock the White Balance if the Auto WhiteBalance does not work properly. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MANUAL butt...
Page 56 - Digital Picture Effects; To cancel the digital picture effect
Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 45 Digital Picture Effects Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA These digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramatic effect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SETbutton. • The s...
Page 57 - To cancel the scene setting; S P O R T
Advanced Features 46 Scene setting indicator Scene Menu(Program AE) Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for aspecific situation. Just select one of four scenesettings shown below. The camcorder willautomatically se...
Page 58 - Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; • The time code appears when the on-; To turn off the time code; T I ME C OD E
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 47 Using the Time Code Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA The time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automati-cally recorded along with the subject when youare recording on th...
Page 59 - Editing; Cutting Unwanted Sequences; To stop editing
Advanced Features 48 Editing Available mode: TAPE-VCR Video editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or transposing one sequence with another.This camcorder lets you monitor the sourceprogram on the built-in LCD monitor withouthaving to connect it to an extern...
Page 60 - • Check the camcorder screen to see if; To stop recording; Recording
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 49 Recording from anExternal Source Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can use this camcorder to record or editvideos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,or video disc player. Connect the camcorder to the source equip-ment with the supplied audio/video cable,...
Page 61 - • Check the monitor on the digital
Advanced Features 50 Using the Camcorder asa Converter Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can use this camcorder to convert fromanalog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mm orHi8 tapes) to digital signal. Connect the audio/video cable and DV cableas shown below. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,and make...
Page 62 - To Record to Video Equipment
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 51 Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394) Available mode: TAPE-VCR This camcorder enables you to perform digitalvideo editing. Connect the camcorder to videoequipment with a DV terminal using a commer-cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able totransfe...
Page 63 - A UD I O
Advanced Features 52 Selecting the AudioPlayback Mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can select any of the following audioplayback modes. Audio 1+2 • 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels) Audio 1 • 12-bit recording in stereo (A...
Page 64 - Audio Dubbing Feature; Microphone for Audio Dubbing; Audio Recording; In normal recording mode; In Audio Dubbing mode; 2-bit audio recording
Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features 53 Audio Dubbing Feature Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the originalaudio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphone torecord narrati...
Page 65 - Audio Dubbing; • The audio dubbing screen appears.; To pause audio dubbing
Advanced Features 54 Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press m to pause playback. 3 Press the MENU button until the menuscreen appears. 4 Press l or m on the operation button to select V , then press the SET bu...
Page 66 - Digital Still Camera Features
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording Digital Still Camera Features 55 Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode: CARD-CAMERA You can take a still picture in the same way asyou do with a standard camera and record thatimage on the card. 1 Insert a card into t...
Page 67 - • The selected picture quality indicator; R E C MOD E; Records images with standard
Digital Still Camera Features 56 Approximate number of record-able images with the suppliedcard Selecting the PictureQuality Available mode: CARD-CAMERA The picture quality of still images recorded onthe card depends on the picture quality setting.Select the appropriate setting to match yourrecordin...
Page 68 - • The self-timer operating indicator flashes
Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording Digital Still Camera Features 57 Recording with the Self-timer Available mode: CARD-CAMERA The self-timer function allows you to recordimages after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This isconvenient when you want to record an imageof you and your friends together...
Page 69 - Formatting a Card; • To cancel formatting, press
Digital Still Camera Features 58 Formatting a Card Available mode: CARD-CAMERA Before using a commercially available cardwith this camcorder, you must first have itformatted. Also, if any of the following warningindicators displays, you will need to format yourcard. • “FORMAT MEMORY CARD”• “MEMORY C...
Page 71 - Delete Protection
Digital Still Camera Features 60 Delete Protection Available mode: CARD-VCR You can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasure. 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENUbutton until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select S , then press the S...
Page 72 - Deleting Stored Images; Deleting One Stored Image; • The DELETE indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 61 Deleting Stored Images Available mode: CARD-VCR Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free upmemory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the imag...
Page 73 - Deleting All Stored Images; • The DELETE ALL indicator appears.
Digital Still Camera Features 62 Deleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card inone operation. Notes: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images beforeperforming the procedure below. • If you want to keep some images on the card, first dele...
Page 74 - Print Order; • 1 through 99 can be set for the number; • The PRINT indicator appears.; About DPOF
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 63 Print Order Available mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add printinformation called DPOF to still imagesrecorded on a card. 5 Press j , k , l or m to select the image to which you want to assign aprint order. ...
Page 75 - To cancel the print order for an image; To cancel the print order for all images
Digital Still Camera Features 64 To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above, then pressthe SET button. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the SET button. • The M indicator disappears. 3 Press the MENU button to finish thesetting. Assig...
Page 76 - System Requirements; Set the Media Selection switch to CARD.; Installing the USB driver; • In the examples below the CD-ROM drive
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 65 Transferring Data onCard to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you cantransfer still images to a computer. System Requirements • Microsoft Windows b 98, Windows b 98 Second Edition, Windows b 2000 Professional, Windows b Me o...
Page 77 - Image Folders and File Names; Caution on transferring data; Disconnecting the USB cable; Windows ME
Digital Still Camera Features 66 Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder arestored on a card as shown below. DCIM 100SHARP DVC00001.JPG DVC00002.JPG • • • • • • Note: • In case of data transfer error, disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again, or set thePower swi...
Page 78 - Slide Show Playback; • Beginning from the image selected in; To stop Slide Show Playback
Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features 67 Slide Show Playback Available mode: CARD-VCR You can automatically play back consecutivestill images recorded on a card at intervals of 5seconds. This is useful when confirming thedata recorded on a card. 1 Set the camcorder to C...
Page 79 - Adjusting the Picture; The camcorder automatically; B A C K L I GH T; L C D B R I GH T
Appendix 68 Appendix Picture/BacklightAdjustments Available modes: All modes If the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust the monitor picturesettings. • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the men...
Page 81 - Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting; Situation; Brightness; Tips on good lighting
Appendix 70 Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre (see page 42). Light from behind Backlighting ; ; ;; ;; ;; ;;;; ;; ; ;; ;; ;;; ; ; ;;;;;;; ; ;;;;;;; ;;; ; ;;;; ;;;;; ; ;; ; ; ; ;; ; ;; Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Posi...
Page 82 - • You can use an SD Memory Card and a
Appendix Appendix 71 DV Technology Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use of special digitalfeatures previously unavailable with conven-tional analog formats. DV and conventional video cassettetapes There are two kinds o...
Page 83 - Mini DV Cassette; C O P YR I GH T
Appendix 72 Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DVcassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassettememory, but it cannot record or play back thismemory. • To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV ca...
Page 84 - Watch out for static electricity; Contacts; Label; Watch out for condensation
Appendix Appendix 73 MultiMediaCard Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions below for correctuse. Watch out for static electricity • Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu- late on the card contacts, or touch them with...
Page 85 - SD Memory Card; Protecting your data
Appendix 74 SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD MemoryCards • After removing the card from the camcorder, be sure to immediately store it in the cardcase. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to become wet. • Do not touch the metal terminals w...
Page 86 - Storage; Battery Pack; Charging
Appendix Appendix 75 Storage • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE”mark printed on the label is seen through thewindow, as shown. When storing a battery...
Page 87 - Cleaning; • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder; Using Your Camcorder Abroad; Television Signal Standards
Appendix 76 Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These may causediscolouration and damage to the casing. • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casingwith a tigh...
Page 88 - Demonstration Mode; Cancelling Demo Mode; Watching the Demonstration; • The demonstration begins.
Appendix Appendix 77 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. O...
Page 89 - Before Requesting Service
Appendix 78 Before Requesting Service The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below beforecalling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from thewall socket, and contact the dealer or sup...
Page 91 - Specifications; Camcorder
Appendix 80 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: ...