Page 2 - PRODUCT DISPOSAL; CAUTION; BATTERY DISPOSAL; Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.
i Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture thosespecial moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with thecamcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniqu...
Page 3 - ii; Trademarks; WARNING; INFORMATION; NOTE
ii Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • All other br...
Page 4 - iii; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
iii should never be blocked by placing theproduct on a bed, sofa, rug, or othersimilar surface. This product should not be placed ina built-ininstallationsuch as abookcase orrack unless proper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer’s instructions have beenadhered to. 11. Power Sources C This pro...
Page 5 - iv
iv 15. Power Lines C An outside antenna system should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, or whereit can fall into such power lines orcircuits. When installing an outsideantenna system, extreme care shouldbe taken to keep from touching such...
Page 6 - Quick Operation Guide
Page 7 - Inserting a Cassette; Press the
vi Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 2 Insert a commercially available cassettefully with the window f...
Page 8 - vii; Insert a cassette into the camcorder.; To pause recording; Zooming; Tape Playback; Press; To stop playback; Volume Control
vii Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recordingon Tape 1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set thePower switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button tobegin recording. To pau...
Page 9 - viii; Card Recording; Insert a card into the camcorder.; Card Playback
viii Card Recording 1 Insert a card into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to CARD. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set thePower switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to framethe subject as you desire. 5 Press the STILL button half-w...
Page 10 - ix; Supplied Accessories
ix Supplied Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 n * AC adapter UADP-0339TAZZ* Audio/video cable QCNW-1979TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1296TASA Lens hood GCOVA1870TASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145TASA Tripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ USB driver CDSKA0081TA01 USB cable QCNW-A338WJZZ SD Memory Card VL-NZ100: 8 M...
Page 11 - Optional Accessories
x Optional Accessories Note: • The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories andSupply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 n...
Page 12 - xi; Precautions; Do not aim the lens at the sun.; Avoid magnetic sources.
xi Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike thecamcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,whether or not recording is...
Page 13 - xii; Contents; Operation References; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape; Playback
xii Part Names .................................................................... 1 On-screen Display Index ............................................... 4 Warning Indicators ......................................................... 7 Contents Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Us...
Page 14 - Advanced Features
xiii Useful Features Still Recording on Tape ................................................ 33 Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... 33 Wide Screen (16:9) ...................................................... 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..............................
Page 15 - xiv; Appendix
xiv Appendix Preparation Useful Features Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still CameraFeatures Camera Recording Card Recording ........................................................... 55 Selecting the Picture Quality ......................
Page 16 - Part Names
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.
Page 17 - 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. 23 ] ...
Page 19 - 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 RR E T U R N L C D S E T B A C K L I G H TL C D B R I G H T...
Page 21 - Manual screens; Normal screen; • 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 24 - Preparation; Preparation; Removing
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 25 - Extending battery pack life
Preparation 10 Charging the BatteryPack 1 Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet( 1 ), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack ( 2 ). • The charge indicator lights up. • The charge indicator turns of...
Page 27 - Inserting
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 28 - 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 29 - Installing; side of the; Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery
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 30 - Setting; Changing
Preparation Preparation 15 Selecting the Languagefor the On-screenDisplay Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English,French or Spanish as the on-screen displaylanguage. Setting When using the camcorder for the first time,select your on-screen display langua...
Page 31 - S E T T I NG
Preparation 16 Setting the Date andTime Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 (JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am(10:30 AM). Note: • Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (seepage 14). 1 Hold down th...
Page 33 - Holding the camcorder; Basic posture
Preparation 18 Tips on RecordingPositions To create images that are easy to watch duringplayback, try to record with an upright postureand steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the RECSTART/STOP button and Power Zoom control.Place your left thumb...
Page 34 - 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 36 - 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 38 - 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 39 - Video Search; Still
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 41 - Useful Features; To turn off the menu screen; DG T L Z OOM
Useful Features 26 Using the MenuScreens Use the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings. 1 Set to the desiredcamcorder mode(see page 19). • See pages 4 and 5 for the menu itemsyou can select ineach camcordermode. • Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-CAME...
Page 42 - 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 43 - To use optical zoom only
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 44 - To obtain a brighter picture
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 45 - 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 46 - Fade In and Fade Out; Using; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only
31 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at the beginningor end of a scene for creating scene transi-tions. This is especially effective in creating adramatic chang...
Page 47 - Quick Return; S E A R C H
32 Useful Features Quick Return Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA If while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded scene andstart recording again, use the quick returnfunction. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press theMENU button until the...
Page 48 - Still Recording on Tape
33 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Still Recording on Tape Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA You can record continuous still images ofsubjects. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode. 2 In Recording Standby mode,press the STILL button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 3 P...
Page 49 - To return to normal screen; O N
34 Useful Features O F F ON D G T L Z O OMT A P ED I S S P E E D 1 6 9 : A U D I O MO D ER E T U R N S E T T I N G 2 O N 1 6 9 : Wide Screen (16:9) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movieshown in a theater. The top and bottom of...
Page 50 - Self Recording; Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
35 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Self Recording Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatthe screen faces the other way and the subjectcan monitor the shot while you are recording. If the camcorder is steadied, you can recordyourself i...
Page 51 - To return to SP mode; Notes on the use of LP mode
36 Useful Features Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately50% more recording time with the same picturequality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press...
Page 52 - A UD I O MOD E
37 Useful Features Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Selecting the 16-bitAudio Recording Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The camcorder normally records audio in the12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-qualityaudio recording, select the 16-bit audiorecording mode. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press theME...
Page 53 - 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 54 - 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 55 - Gamma Playback; To cancel Gamma Playback
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 56 - 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 57 - Manual Focus; To return to Auto Focus mode
Advanced Features 42 Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below. In suchsituations, set the camcorder to Manual Focusmode and focus manually. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MANUAL button until...
Page 58 - To return to Auto Exposure mode; Manual Exposure; Subject is too bright against background.
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 59 - White Balance Lock; Aim the lens at a white object.
Advanced Features 44 White Balance Lock Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The color of the subject on the screen looksdifferent depending on lighting conditions.Lock the White Balance if the Auto WhiteBalance does not work properly. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERAmode, press the MANUAL butto...
Page 60 - 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 61 - To cancel the scene setting; S P O R T
Advanced Features 46 Scene Menu(Program AE) Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for aspecific situation. Just select one of four scenesettings shown below. The camcorder willautomatically set the exposure, white ba...
Page 62 - Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; 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. 1/30 sec.). This is automati-cally recorded along with the subject when youare recording on th...
Page 63 - 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 64 - To stop 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 66 - 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 67 - 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 68 - 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 69 - Audio Dubbing; 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 70 - 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 71 - R E C MOD E
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 73 - Formatting a Card
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 75 - Delete Protection
60 Digital Still Camera Features Delete Protection Available mode: CARD-VCR You can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasure. 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENUbutton until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select S , then press the S...
Page 76 - Deleting Stored Images; Deleting One Stored Image
61 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Deleting Stored Images Available mode: CARD-VCR Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free upmemory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the imag...
Page 77 - Deleting All Stored Images
62 Digital Still Camera Features Deleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card inone operation. Notes: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images beforeperforming the procedure below. • If you want to keep some images on the card, first dele...
Page 78 - Print Order
63 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Print Order Available mode: CARD-VCR The print order function allows you to add printinformation called DPOF to still imagesrecorded on a card. 5 Press j , k , l or m to select the image to which you want to assign aprint order. ...
Page 79 - To cancel the print order for an image
64 Digital Still Camera Features To cancel the print order for an image 1 Select the image for canceling out ofprint order in step 5 above, then pressthe SET button. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the SET button. • The M indicator disappears. 3 Press the MENU button to finish thesetting. Assign...
Page 80 - System Requirements
65 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Transferring Data onCard to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you cantransfer still images to a computer. System Requirements • Microsoft Windows b 98, Windows b 98 Second Edition, Windows b 2000 Professional, Windows b Me o...
Page 81 - Image Folders and File Names; Caution on transferring data; Disconnecting the USB cable; Windows ME
66 Digital Still Camera Features Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder arestored on a card as shown below. DCIM 100SHARP DVC00001.JPG DVC00002.JPG • • • • • • Note: • In case of data transfer error, disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again, or set thePower swi...
Page 82 - Slide Show Playback; To stop Slide Show Playback
67 Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback Digital Still Camera Features Slide Show Playback Available mode: CARD-VCR You can automatically play back consecutivestill images recorded on a card at intervals of 5seconds. This is useful when confirming thedata recorded on a card. 1 Set the camcorder to C...
Page 83 - Adjusting the Picture; B A C K L I GH T
68 Appendix Appendix Picture/BacklightAdjustments Available modes: All modes If the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust the monitor picturesettings. • The example screens shown are for TAPE- CAMERA mode. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the men...
Page 85 - Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting; Tips on good lighting
70 Appendix Position the subject in the center. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center (see page 42). Light from behind Backlighting Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is inthe cente...
Page 87 - Mini DV Cassette
72 Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DVcassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassettememory, but it cannot record or play back thismemory. • To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV ca...
Page 88 - Watch out for static electricity; Watch out for condensation
73 Appendix Appendix MultiMediaCard Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions below for correctuse. Watch out for static electricity • Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumu- late on the card contacts, or touch them with...
Page 89 - SD Memory Card; Protecting your data
74 Appendix SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD MemoryCards • After removing the card from the camcorder, be sure to immediately store it in the cardcase. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to become wet. • Do not touch the metal terminals w...
Page 90 - Storage; Battery Pack; Charging
75 Appendix Appendix Storage • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE”mark printed on the label is seen through thewindow, as shown. When storing a battery...
Page 91 - Dew Formation; What is “dew formation”?
76 Appendix Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dewdrops form on the glass. This clinging ofwater drops is called dew formation. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum ofyour camcorder and make the video tapestick to ...
Page 92 - Remove the cleaning tape.; Causes of video head clogging
77 Appendix Appendix Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become cloggedwith dirt (dust and tape coating particles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue. Using a Cleanin...
Page 93 - Cleaning; Using Your Camcorder Abroad; Television Signal Standards
78 Appendix Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These may causediscoloration and damage to the casing. • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casingwith a tight...
Page 94 - Demonstration Mode; Canceling Demo Mode; Watching the Demonstration
79 Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on the screenwhen you turn on the camcorder for the firsttime, cancel the Demo mode to use yourcamcorder. N...
Page 95 - Before Requesting Service
80 Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom No power. REC START/STOP buttondoes not work. Power suddenly turns off. Auto focus does notwork. Bright subject produceswide vertical lines. Automatically zooms outwithout oper...
Page 97 - Specifications; Camcorder
82 Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: NTSC standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second LP mode: 12.555 mm/second Pickup Device:...
Page 98 - Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU.; PRECAUCION; (se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado); PRECAUCION; PARA TIRAR LA BATERÍA; Guía de operación rápida en español
83 PRECAUCION RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR. Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU. ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CAUSAR UN INCENDIOO RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGAESTE APARATO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE RECIBI...
Page 100 - AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES
85 por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Lasaberturas no deberán taparse nuncacolocando el producto en una cama, sofá,alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este producto nodeberácolocarse enunainstalaciónempotradacomo, por ejemplo, un mueble librería o unaestantería, a menos que disponga de lave...
Page 102 - Guía de operación rápida
87 Interruptor de alimentación Indicador de carga A una tomade corriente Toma de entrada de CC Guía de operación rápida
Page 103 - Inserción de un casete; Inserción de una tarjeta
88 Control de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento del casete Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Control de abertura de la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta Interruptor de protección contra escritura Esquina recortada Inserción de un casete 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en lavideocámara,...
Page 104 - Reproducción de cinta; Pulse; Para hacer una pausa en la grabación; Control de volumen
89 Interruptor de alimentación Botón RECSTART/STOP Control de zoom motorizado/ control de volumen Botón de operación Botón SET Conmutador selector de medio Botón debloqueo Botón de bloqueo Control de volumen Control del zoom motorizado Botón STILL Guía de operación rápida Empleo del zoon Pulse el co...
Page 105 - Grabación con tarjeta; Inserte una tarjeta en la videocámara.; Reproducción de tarjeta
90 Número de tomas realizadas/restantes Botón debloqueo Botón debloqueo Número de página/páginas totales de imágenes miniatura Nombre de archivo de imágenes Grabación con tarjeta 1 Inserte una tarjeta en la videocámara. 2 Ponga el conmutadorselector de medio enCARD. 3 Mantenga pulsado el botón de bl...
Page 106 - Visualizaciones en pantalla en español
91 Cuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuación. Visualizaciones en pantalla en español L C D A J U S T E A U D I O A U D I O 2 1 + 2 1 + A J U S T E R E L O J L U Z F O N DO B R I L L O L CD C O L O R L C ...
Page 108 - Affichages sur écran en français
93 Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage. Affichages sur écran en français A U T O 3 0 min A U D I O A U D I O 2 1 + 2 1 + R E G L . 1 R E G L . 2 I M A G E M E N UM E N U S C E N E R E T . R E T O U R G U I D E R A P I D E Z O...
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Page 112 - CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY; Model Specific Section; SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brandproduct (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanshipand materials, and agrees that it ...