Page 2 - Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.; CAUTION; BATTERY DISPOSAL
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; WARNING; —FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-; receiver is connected.; CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY); not to take out batteries or install them. Parents; NOTE
ii WARNING —FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void theuser’s authority to operate this equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital devic...
Page 4 - iii; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
iii IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS product on a bed, sofa, rug, or othersimilar surface. This product should notbe placed in a built-in installation such as abookcase orrack unlessproperventilation isprovided or the manufacturer’s instructions havebeen adhered to. 11. Power Sources—This product should be oper...
Page 5 - iv
iv 15. Power Lines—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 suchpo...
Page 6 - Quick Operation Guide; Charging the Battery Pack
v Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder. SA VE RE C SA VE RE C Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to theAC power socket on the AC adapter/battery charger, and inser t the AC pluginto a powe...
Page 7 - Easy Camera Recording; Make sure that a cassette is inserted.; R E C; Tape Playback; Press; Press; Zooming; Push the Power Zoom control to T (
vi Easy Camera Recording 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted. 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up theviewfinder. 3 Hold down the Lock buttonand set the Power switch toCAMERA. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button tobegin recording. Lock button R E C Power Zoom control Tape Playback 1 Press the LCD mo...
Page 8 - vii; Supplied Accessories
vii Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221 n * AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321TAZZ* Power cord QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable QCNW-1957TAZZ Remote control RRMCG0101TASA AA battery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW-2016TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA Sh...
Page 9 - viii; Optional Accessories
viii Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221 n Extended-life battery pack BT-L441 n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accesso-ries and Supply Center at 1-80...
Page 10 - ix; Do not aim the lens at the sun.; Avoid magnetic sources.; Precautions
ix • 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 in progress...
Page 11 - DV Technology; High horizontal resolution; About Your Camcorder
x 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. • High horizontal resolution Detailed, accurate images with the highestlevel of ...
Page 12 - xi; Contents; Operation References
xi Part Names ............................................................... 1Quick Reference List ................................................. 4On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5Warning Indicators .................................................... 6 Conten...
Page 14 - Part Names; Left view; Lens hood
1 Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. ;; ;; Left view W/B (White Balance) button [ p. 47 ] CAT’S EYE switch [ p. 32 ] Lens hood Zoom lens Remote sensor [ p. 37 ] Stereo microphone [ p. 59 ] GAMMA/BR...
Page 15 - LCD monitor; Bottom view; Tripod socket
2 Operation References ; ; Left view Zoom microphonemounting hole [ p. 50 ] LCD monitor [ p. 17 ] LCD monitor OPEN release button [ p. 17 ] Lithium batterycompartment door[ p. 11 ] Viewfinder [ p. 16 ] Diopter adjustment[ p. 16 ] Power sourcePUSH releasebutton [ pp. 8, 9 ] Power sourcemounting surfa...
Page 16 - Right view
3 Operation References Operation References Right view S-VIDEO socket [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] VIDEO jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] AUDIO L jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] AUDIO R jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] STILL button [ pp. 35, 36 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control [ p. 19 ]/ VOLume control [ p. 21 ] Jack cover[ p...
Page 17 - Quick Reference List
4 Operation References Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder’s features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. — See page 28 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. — See page 29 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backl...
Page 18 - On-screen Display Index; CAMERA mode
5 Operation References Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. A U T O A U T O L I GH T S P 1 2 bit 3 0 min MA N . F O C U S E X P O S U R E SHU T . S P E E D P I C . E F F E C T S C E N E ME NUF A D EQ K . R E T U RN ...
Page 19 - Warning Indicators; L AMP; T A P E E ND
6 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 10 ). I N S E R T A C ...
Page 20 - Preparation; Preparation; Align the; Extending battery pack life
7 Preparation Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack with the supplied ACadapter/battery charger before use. POWER indicator Note: • Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to theAC ...
Page 21 - Attaching the Battery Pack
8 Preparation Attaching and Removing theBattery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF. Power switch 2 Lift up the viewfinder. Power source mounting surface 3 Align the - mark on the side of the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder ( 1 ), and slide th...
Page 23 - Inserting a Cassette; Press the; Removing a Cassette
10 Preparation SA VE RE C SA VE RE C Inserting and Removing aMini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door. • A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder extends and ope...
Page 24 - Installing the Lithium Battery; ) and open the LCD monitor; Removing the lithium battery
11 Preparation Preparation Installing the Lithium MemoryBattery Installing the Lithium Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of the date and time settings. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releasebutton ( 1 ) and open the LCD monitor ( 2 ). 2 Open the lithium battery compartmen...
Page 25 - Setting the Language
12 Preparation E N GL I SH L AN GU A G E F R A N Ç A I S E S P A Ñ O L R EMO T ESOUN D T I ME C OD ET C OU T D EMO MOD E L AN GU A G E E N GL I SH O T H E R S S E T [ B U T T O N ] Selecting the Language forthe On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose fromamong English, French or Spanis...
Page 26 - S E T T I NG; Setting the Date and Time; AM
13 Preparation Preparation MENU/DISPLAY button Power switch Operation button LCD monitor OPENrelease button D I S P L A YS E T T I NG 1 2 H 2 4 H C L O C K S E T J A N . 1 2 0 0 AM : 1 2 0 0 1 . S E T T I NG D I S P L A YS E T T I NG 1 2 H 2 4 H C L O C K S E T J U N . 1 2 0 0 AM : 1 2 0 0 1 . S E T...
Page 27 - D I S P L A Y; Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode
14 Preparation 1 2 H 2 4 H D I S P L A YS E T T I NG 1 2 H 2 4 H C L O C K S E T 2 4 H 2 1 H 2 4 H D I S P L A YS E T T I NG 1 2 H 2 4 H O F F D A T ED A T E + T I ME C L O C K S E T D I S P L A Y D A T E + T I ME S P 5 0 min 2 0 0 2 . 2 0 3 M A : 0 1 J UN . Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode 1 After...
Page 28 - Adjusting the Hand Strap; Open the hand strap flap (; Attaching the Shoulder Strap; Remove the battery pack.; Using the Lens Cap
15 Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap ( 1 ) and the grip strap ( 2 ). 2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the loop, and put yourthumb on the REC START/STOP button.Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fitssnugly. 3 Seal the velcro fastener...
Page 29 - Using the Viewfinder; Closing the viewfinder; Adjusting the Diopter; Lift up the viewfinder.
16 Preparation Using the Viewfinder You can record the subject using the electronicLCD viewfinder. You can also watch playbackthrough the viewfinder. Viewfinder Power switch 1 Lift up the viewfinder. Note: • You can raise the viewfinder to aim the camcorder better depending on yourposition. Lock but...
Page 30 - Using the LCD Monitor; Closing the LCD monitor
17 Preparation Preparation Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made. You can alsowatch the subject on the LCD monitor whilerecording. Power switch LCD monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releasebutton ( 1 ), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle ...
Page 31 - Basic Operations; Camera Recording; To pause recording; To turn the power off
18 Basic Operations Easy Camera Recording inFull Auto Mode • Before you start recording, perform theoperations described on pages 7 through 17to prepare your camcorder for recording. Basic Operations Camera Recording Power switch REC START/STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up theviewfinder...
Page 32 - To zoom in; Tips on Recording Positions; Holding the camcorder; Using the viewfinder
19 Basic OperationsCamera Recording Basic Operations Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallychanging your position. Zooming in (when you want to center attention on the subject) Wideangle Tele-photo Zooming out (when you want to show the surr...
Page 34 - Playback; Volume Control
21 Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations Playback 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. Basic Operations Playback Operation button Power switch 1 Open the LCD mon...
Page 35 - About the S-video socket
22 Basic Operations Watching the Playback on aTV You can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback. Jack cover 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder. 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (orVCR) with the supplied audio/videocable, as shown. POWER TV/VCR SET UP CHANNEL ...
Page 36 - Video Search; During playback, press; When you find the desired scene, press; Still
23 Basic OperationsPlayback Basic Operations Video Search The video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape. Operation button 1 During playback, press r (or e ) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses). AUDIO1 2 + 2 When you find the ...
Page 37 - Useful Features; Using the Controls
24 Useful Features Useful Features Using the Controls The following controls on the camcorder canbe used to select and operate the variousfunctions, settings and on-screen displays. MENU/DISPLAY button Power switch To turn the power on, hold down theLock button and set the Powerswitch to CAMERA or V...
Page 38 - Selecting the User Mode; User mode
25 Useful Features Useful Features Selecting the User Mode This camcorder features three user modes forcamera recording functions. The selectableitems on the menu screen are differentdepending on the user mode. User mode Auto mode (AUTO): Lets you adjust all menu settings except manual settings. Man...
Page 39 - Using the Menu Screens; To turn off the menu screen
26 Useful Features Using the Menu Screens The menu screens can be used to adjust thevarious settings of camcorder. Lock button 1 Hold down the Lock buttonand set the Power switch toCAMERA or VCR. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button untilthe menu screen appears. 3 Press d or y ( 1 ) on the Operation butt...
Page 40 - L P; To return to SP mode; Notes on the use of LP mode
27 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Recording in LP (Long PlayRecording) Mode 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. Recording mode indicator...
Page 41 - A UD I O MOD E; Turning Off the DIS Function; To return to DIS mode
28 Useful Features Selecting the 16-bit AudioRecording Mode This camcorder allows you to select betweenthe 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes.The camcorder normally records audio in the12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-qualityaudio recording, select the 16-bit audiorecording mode. Audio r...
Page 42 - Setting the Digital Zoom; Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.; Select; DG T L Z OOM; To use optical zoom only
29 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoomranges: 1–26 K (optical zoom), 26–50 K (digital zoom), 26–100 K (digital zoom) or 26–780 K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you torecord powerful close-up pictures with the...
Page 43 - To obtain a brighter picture
30 Useful Features Gamma BrightnessCompensation When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Thegamma brightness compensation functionimproves the picture by increasing thebrightness of the subject while leaving thebrighter portion of the image unaffected. GAMMA...
Page 44 - To cancel the gain-up function
31 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorly-illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe screen. Use the gain-up function to recorda brighter picture. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not...
Page 45 - To cancel Night Recording
32 Useful Features Night Recording (Cat’s Eye) The night recording function allows you torecord the subject in darkness. This is usefulwhen you want to record subjects at night, e.g.a nocturnal animal. CAT’S EYE switch Note: • Use Night Recording when “LIGHT” is displayed. Do not use in a bright loc...
Page 46 - Fade In and Fade Out; Setting Fade Mode; ON; Using Fade Mode; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only
33 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Fade In and Fade Out 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 for indicating adramatic change in scenery. Fade in Set...
Page 47 - Quick Return; S E A RC H; Edit Search
34 Useful Features Quick Return When you have been playing back what youhave recorded, and wish to quickly return torecording from the end of the last recordedscene, use the quick return function. Operation button 1 In Recording Standby mode, press theMENU/DISPLAY button until the menuscreen appears...
Page 48 - Still Recording; Type of Still Recording modes; P HO T O S N A P; Selecting Still Recording Mode
35 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Still Recording You can record still images of subjects withnormal sound by selecting one of two stillrecording modes. Type of Still Recording modes SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds. STILL: A continuous still image is recorded. 2 Pres...
Page 49 - Setting a still recording effect; Using PHOTO SHOT mode; P HO T O S HO T; To cancel the still image; To cancel still recording effect
36 Useful Features Still Recording Effect (PHOTOSHOT) You can use a still recording effect to recordthe still images. A still picture is recordedfollowing the sound and visual effects of acamera shutter closing. Setting a still recording effect 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DI...
Page 50 - Auto Focus; Open the battery compartment cover.
37 Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Useful Features Auto Focus The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,which is designed to focus on most types ofsubjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorderautomatically focuses on whatever is in thecenter of the scene. Always keep the subject inthe center of the s...
Page 51 - R EMO T E; Operating the Remote Control
38 Useful Features 90 180 Remote sensor 16 ft (5 m) Approximate operatingrange of remote control REC START/STOP button [ p. 18 ] ZOOM W/T buttons[ pp. 19, 51 ] REW button [ p. 21 ] PLAY button[ p. 21 ] FF button[ p. 21 ] PAUSE/STILL button [ pp. 23, 40 ] STOP button[ p. 21 ] SLOW button[ p. 40 ] Adv...
Page 53 - Reverse Playback; Slow
40 Useful Features Playback Functions with theRemote Control These playback functions can be operatedusing the supplied remote control. (See pages37 and 38 for use of the remote control.) SLOW button Useful Features Playback PLAY button PAUSE/STILL button Advance/reversebuttons Reverse Playback The ...
Page 54 - Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; T I ME C OD E; To turn off the time code
41 Useful FeaturesPlayback Useful Features Using the Time Code 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. You candisplay the time code on the screen as anaccurate counter in b...
Page 55 - Advanced Features; Subject is too bright against background.; To cancel Manual Exposure mode
42 Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposuremode, which automatically chooses the optimalaperture. When there is too much contrast inbrightness between the subject and back-ground, however, you may not be able torecord a clear image...
Page 56 - Manual Focus
43 Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features Subject is too dark. Manual Focus 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 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the AUTO ...
Page 57 - To cancel Manual Focus mode
44 Advanced Features 7 Press d or y ( 1 ) to focus on the subject, then press e ( 2 ). 8 Press e . 9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen. • “MF” is displayed. Manual focus indicator To cancel Manual Focus mode After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,then press e . Notes: • ...
Page 58 - Setting the Shutter Speed; To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode
45 Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features 1/10,000 sec. 1/4,000 sec.1/2,000 sec.1/1,000 sec. 1/500 sec.1/250 sec.1/100 sec. 1/60 sec. Variable Setting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed is preset to auto mode,which automatically chooses the optimalshutter speed for the ambient light. H...
Page 59 - Recommended Shutter Speeds
46 Advanced Features Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker thepicture becomes. Select the most appropriateshutter speed for the ambient light. Tips on Using the Manual ShutterSpeed • Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording function (see page 35) to reco...
Page 60 - White Balance Lock; To cancel White Balance Lock
47 Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features White Balance Lock The color of the subject on the screen tends tolook different depending on the lightingcondition. The camcorder is preset to AutoWhite Balance mode, which automaticallyadjusts the hue of the picture for the currentlighting con...
Page 61 - Type of Scene Settings; S P O R T; To cancel the scene setting
48 Advanced Features Scene setting indicator Scene Menu (Program AE) 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 balance,and shutter...
Page 62 - Digital Picture Effects; Type of Digital Picture Effects; To cancel the digital picture effect; B W; B E E P
49 Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects These digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramatic effect. Type of Digital Picture Effects B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph....
Page 63 - Using the Zoom Microphone; Mounting the Zoom Microphone; Type of Zoom Microphone modes
50 Advanced Features Mounting hole Using the Zoom Microphone (Optional Accessory) With the optional zoom microphone VR-5MCN,you can record audio according to themagnification of the zoom lens for producingthe optimum sound. You can also set the zoommicrophone to record only sounds at adistance. Moun...
Page 64 - Playback Zoom; Press the Shift; To cancel Playback Zoom
51 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Playback Zoom The playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 times itsoriginal size and to shift the magnified pictureby using the remote control (see pages 37 and38 for use of the remote control). ZOOM buttons Advanced Fe...
Page 65 - Gamma Playback; To cancel Gamma Playback
52 Advanced Features GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Gamma Playback The gamma playback function improves theplayback picture by increasing the brightnessof the subject while leaving the brighterportions of the image unaffected. During playback, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.• “GAMMA1” appears, and the ...
Page 66 - Playback Effects; Type of Playback Effects; Using Playback Effect; W I P E; To cancel the playback effect
53 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Playback Effects Playback effects can be used to create aninteresting scene transition between a stillimage and the following image during play-back. Type of Playback Effects OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next image fades in, replacing the pre...
Page 67 - Picture Effect Playback; Type of Picture Effects; To cancel Picture Effect Playback
54 Advanced Features Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect. Type of Picture Effects B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and- white. SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC: The picture ...
Page 68 - Adjusting the Picture; Adjusting the Backlight
55 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Darker Brighter Picture/BacklightAdjustments If the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlighting or other factors, adjust the monitorpicture settings. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button untilthe menu screen appears. • The exampl...
Page 69 - Editing; Cutting Unwanted Sequences; To stop editing
56 Advanced Features Recording Editing 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 external TV or videom...
Page 70 - To Record from an External Source; Set the camcorder to VCR mode.; To stop recording
57 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Recording from an ExternalSource 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, asshown. Notes: • If the...
Page 71 - To Record to Video Equipment
58 Advanced Features Video equipment with DV terminal (e.g. DV camcorder) Editing with the DV Terminal(IEEE1394) 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 totrans...
Page 72 - Audio Dubbing Feature; Microphone for Audio Dubbing; Audio Recording; In normal recording mode; In Audio Dubbing mode; 2-bit audio recording
59 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Audio Dubbing Feature 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 narration. Note: • Audio dubbing...
Page 73 - Audio Dubbing; To pause audio dubbing; To quit audio dubbing
60 Advanced Features Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press y to pause playback. 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button untilthe menu screen appears. 4 Select V , then press r on the Operation button. Select “AUDIO D...
Page 74 - A UD I O
61 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Selecting the Audio PlaybackMode 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 (...
Page 75 - System Requirements; Connect the camcorder as shown below.; Installing the Software; Turn on the PC and start up Windows.
62 Advanced Features Configuring Software forPC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playbackimages in VCR mode or still images in CAM-ERA mode to a personal computer by using theoptional Video Capture Software VR-PK50E. System Requirements • IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intel b Pentium b 13...
Page 76 - Using the Software; Double click on the “Acroread” folder.; Opening the PDF Manual; Double click on the “My Computer” icon.; Double click on the“My Computer” icon.; Printing the PDF Manual; Select “Print” in the “File” menu.; Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader
63 Advanced FeaturesPlayback Advanced Features Using the Software For tips on how to use the optional VideoCapture Software VR-PK50E, refer to theoperation manual located on the CD-ROM inPDF format. Follow the steps below to open thePDF file containing the manual. 1 Insert the CD-ROM of the optional...
Page 77 - Appendix; Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting; Lighting; Tips on good lighting
64 Appendix Position the subject in the center. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center (see pages 43 and 44). Light from behind Backlighting ; ;;; ;;;; ; ;;;;; ;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;; ; ;;; ; ;; Appendix Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting ...
Page 78 - Mini DV Cassette; C O P YR I GH T
65 Appendix Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DVcassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark. • This camcorder can record and play backusing Mini DV cassettes with cassettememory, but it cannot record or play backthis memory. • To record in LP mode, use a Min...
Page 79 - Battery Pack; Charging
66 Appendix Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack. Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack graduallyself-discharges even if stored in a fullycharged state. • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). • Full...
Page 80 - AC Adapter/Battery Charger; What is “dew formation”?
67 Appendix Appendix AC Adapter/Battery Charger • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do no...
Page 81 - Dirty Video Heads; Television Signal Standards
68 Appendix Dirty Video Heads Using the camcorder when the video tape isdirty may cause the heads to clog, producingnoise on the recorded image or preventing theimage from being recorded at all. If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP servi...
Page 82 - Demonstration Mode; Watching the Demonstration; Canceling Demo Mode
69 Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode 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. 5 Press d or y to select “ON”, then press e...
Page 83 - Before Requesting Service
70 Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. P o wer CAMERA mode VCR mode Symptom No power. REC START/STOPbutton does not work. Power suddenly turnsoff. Auto focus does notwork. Bright subjectproduces wide verticallines. Automati...
Page 85 - Specifications
72 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 86 - Carga de la batería; Guía de operación rápida en español
73 Guía de operación rápida en español Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable de alimentaciónsuministrado al zócalo de alimentaciónde CA del adaptador de CA/cargador debaterías, y enchufe la clavija de CA enuna toma de corriente. 2 Alinee la marca s de la batería con la marca a del cargador ( 1 ) e ...
Page 87 - Empleo del zoom; ) y abra el monitor LCD; Para detener la reproducción
74 Botón de abertura del monitor LCD (OPEN) 90 AUDIO1 2 + AUDIO1 2 + Grabación fácil con lavideocámara 1 Asegúrese de que se encuentreinsertado un casete. 4 Pulse el botón REC START/STOP parainiciar la grabación. 2 Quite la tapa del objetivo y levante elvisor. 3 Mantenga pulsado el botónde bloqueo y...
Page 88 - Visualizaciones en pantalla en español; Modo CAMERA
75 Guía de operación rápida en español Cuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuación. Visualizaciones en pantalla en español A U T OM . A U T OM . L U Z S P 1 2 bits 3 0 m E N F O . MANU . E X P OS I C I Ó N...
Page 89 - Affichages sur écran en français; Mode CAMERA
76 Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage. Affichages sur écran en français A U T O A U T O L UM I . S P 1 2 bits 3 0 min MA N . F OC U S E X POS I T I ON V I T . OB T UR M E NU I MA G EM E NU S C E N EF ONDU R E T O UR R E G L ...
Page 90 - Notes
Page 92 - LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER; OPERATION MANUAL; MODEL; Important; SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
VL-WD250U/hyou; 00/11/14/18:00 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL-WD250U Important Model No.: Serial No.: Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model nu...