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- Page 3 Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vi. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Operation References Part Names ..............1 On-screen Display Index ..........4 Warning Indicators ............6 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ..........8 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ....9 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ....10 Inserting and Removing a Cassette ...... - Page 5 Useful Features Control Buttons ............24 Using the Mode Screens ..........24 Using the Menu Screens ..........25 Camera Recording Displaying the Recording Guide ........26 Setting the Digital Zoom ..........27 Gamma Brightness Compensation ......28 Gain-up ................ 29 Fade In and Fade Out ..........
- Page 6 Contents Digital Still Camera Camera Recording Selecting the Picture Quality and Image Size ....63 Features Card Recording ............65 Using the Flash ............66 Red-eye Reduction ............67 Recording with the Self-timer ........68 Formatting a Card ............69 Playback Card Playback .............
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Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L225 AC adapter Power cord Battery charger CR2025 type CR1616 type Audio/video/S-video lithium battery lithium battery cable for remote control for camcorder Remote control Lens cap Lens hood Tripod adapter 8 MB SD Memory Card USB driver USB cable Optional Accessories Standard-life... - Page 8 Precautions • Before recording an important scene, • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions please perform the recording test, then on the use of electronic equipment on playback to check if the scene was re- commercial flights or in other sensitive ar- corded properly.
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Page 9: Dew Formation
Dew Formation • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the • What is “dew formation”? screen, and the power will automatically turn When cold water is poured into a glass, dew off in approximately 10 seconds. drops form on the glass. -
Page 10: Dirty Video Heads
If the video heads become clogged, the C L E AN I N G v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. S T A R T S T O P •... -
Page 11: Operation References
Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Light adjustment sensor Flash [p. 66] Hand strap [p. 15] Zoom lens Hand grip [p. 15] Stereo microphone Cassette holder [p. - Page 12 Operation References Rear view Power switch (v Camera Recording mode/w Playback mode select switch) [p. 17] Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 19]/ VOLume control [p. 22] Earphones jack [p. 21] USB terminal [pp. 76, 77] AV terminal [pp. 23, 56–58] DV terminal [pp.
- Page 13 Rear view Remote sensor [p. 38] Flash cover release [p. 66] Media Selection switch (V Tape mode/u Card Start/Stop mode selection button [p. 18] switch) [p. 17] Card slot cover release [p. 12] PHOTO button [pp. 32, 45, 65] DISPLAY button [pp. 24, 47] Card slot cover [p.
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Page 14: On-Screen Display Index
Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. Tape Camera mode T A P E T A P E p. 33 p. 20 G AMMA O F F F A D E M E N U pp. - Page 15 Card Camera mode p. 67 CARD CARD p. 64 [ 1 2 8 0 [ 1 2 8 0 p. 20 9 1 1 9 1 1 NORMAL G AMMA O F F S E L F T I ME R p.
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Page 16: Warning Indicators
Call your local L AMP L AMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter and battery charger... - Page 17 Displayed for Description of warning 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is MEMORY CARD properly inserted (see page 12). The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. MEMORY CARD Delete unnecessary images (see page 72) or replace the card with a...
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Page 18: Preparation
• See page 86 for more information on using the battery pack. DC plug Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 Align the = mark on the side of the battery packs. Other types of battery packs may battery pack with the = mark on the burst, causing personal injury and damage. -
Page 19: Attaching And Removing The Battery Pack
• To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. • Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 = mark battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other... -
Page 20: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Powering the Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack of the battery charger. Camcorder from an AC • Power is supplied into the camcorder. Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a DC input jack power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter and battery charger. -
Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Cassette
Inserting and Removing Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by a Cassette pressing its centre until it clicks into place. Inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide and hold the cassette compartment door release as you open the cassette compartment door. -
Page 22: Inserting And Removing A Card
Preparation Inserting and Removing Removing a Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (1). Then pull the card You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied) or straight out (2) as shown below. a MultiMediaCard (commercially available) for storing still images. -
Page 23: Installing The Lithium Batteries
Installing the Lithium Installing the Battery to Re- mote Control Batteries The supplied CR2025 type lithium battery is Installing the Memory Battery used to power the remote control unit. The supplied CR1616 type lithium battery is Hold the remote control facing down, used to store the memory of the date and time and pull out the battery holder while settings. -
Page 24: Setting The Date And Time
Preparation Setting the Date and Press the centre of the Operation button. Time Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 (2. Press m or l to select “2” (day), then 6. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). press the centre of the Operation button. -
Page 25: Attaching The Lens Hood
Using the Hand Grip Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Before using the camcorder, rotate the hand After performing step 9 above, press l grip in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the centre of the Operation button. -
Page 26: Tips On Recording Positions
Preparation Always attach the lens cap when not using the Tips on Recording camcorder. To attach or remove the lens cap, Positions press both tabs on the sides of the cap. To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hands to prevent a shaky image. -
Page 27: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode Power switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. -
Page 28: Easy Camera Recording On Tape In Full Auto Mode
Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording To pause recording on Tape in Full Auto Press the Start/Stop button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Mode Standby mode. Available mode: Tape Camera P A U S E • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 8 through 16 to prepare your camcorder for recording. -
Page 29: Zooming
Zooming Auto Focus Available modes: Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Tape Camera, Card Camera Zooming allows you to move visually closer to The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, or farther from a subject without physically which is designed to focus on most types of changing your position. -
Page 30: Remaining Recording Time Display
Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Remaining Battery Time Display Power Display Available mode: Available modes: Tape Camera All modes When the camcorder is recording in Tape When using the camcorder with the battery Camera mode, an on-screen indicator displays pack as the power source, the remaining the approximate remaining tape time in battery power indicator is displayed. -
Page 31: Playback Tape Playback
Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback To stop playback Press l. Available mode: Tape Playback The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be To turn the power off connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing speaker. -
Page 32: Volume Control
Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Video Search Available mode: Available mode: Tape Playback Tape Playback When the camcorder is in Tape Playback The video search function makes it easy to mode, push the Volume control to the L or + search for a desired scene on the tape. -
Page 33: Watching Playback On A Tv
Watching Playback on a Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn Available modes: on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or Tape Playback, Card Playback “LINE”... -
Page 34: Useful Features
Useful Features Control Buttons Using the Mode Screens In the mode screens, you can adjust the Power switch camcorder settings as shown below by using the Operation button. Tape Camera: GAMMA, FADE, MENU, SNAP EFF., SCENE MENU, MANUAL SET, FOCUS, DATE DISP. Tape Playback: GAMMA, AUDIO DUB, MENU, MULTI FRAME, DATE DISP. -
Page 35: Using The Menu Screens
Press l or m to select the desired Using the Menu Screens menu screen (T), then press the centre of the Operation button. Use the menu screens to adjust the various Example camcorder settings. Power switch S E T T I N G 1 P I C . -
Page 36: Camera Recording
Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording Camera Recording Displaying the Turning on the recording guide Recording Guide • The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. Available modes: In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, Tape Camera, Card Camera press the DISPLAY button until the This function helps you decide on the size of mode screen appears. -
Page 37: Setting The Digital Zoom
Setting the Digital Press l or m to select “40” or “300”, then press the centre of the Operation Zoom button. DG T L ZOOM Available mode: Tape Camera Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the You can select three different zoom ranges: 1– menu screen. -
Page 38: Gamma Brightness Compensation
Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the centre of the Operation button until “ON x” appears in step 3. Available modes: • The x indicator appears when on-screen Tape Camera, Card Camera indicators are turned on. When the subject is backlit, the image will GAMMA GAMMA... -
Page 39: Gain-Up
Gain-up Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. • “GAMMA” appears when on-screen Available modes: indicators are turned on, indicating that the Tape Camera, Card Camera gain-up function is now working. When you are recording in a dark or poorly T A P E T A P E illuminated location, “LIGHT”... -
Page 40: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Press the DISPLAY button until on- screen indicators appear. Available mode: Press the Start/Stop button to begin Tape Camera recording. • The picture turns white, and the image The fade function allows you to gradually bring and sound fade in. -
Page 41: Quick Return
Quick Return Notes: • To cancel the quick return function while “SEARCH” is flashing, press the centre of the Available mode: Operation button twice. Tape Camera • Quick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if If while playing back your tape you want to nothing has been recorded since loading. -
Page 42: Still Recording On Tape
Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording on Tape Using Still Recording Set the camcorder to Tape Camera Still Recording Effects mode. Available mode: Select the still recording effect. Tape Camera You can select one of these still recording effects In Recording Standby mode, to record the still images with an effect. -
Page 43: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)
Digital Image Attaching the Supplied Stabilization (DIS) Tripod Adapter Available mode: Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using Tape Camera a tripod with the camcorder. The digital image stabilization (DIS) function Align the tripod adapter with the tripod allows you to stabilize the image by electroni- adapter socket on the bottom of the cally compensating for relatively minor image camcorder. -
Page 44: Self Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. Available modes: • For recording in Self Recording mode, be Tape Camera, Card Camera sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the lens section. -
Page 45: Wide Screen (16:9)
Wide Screen (16:9) Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button. • The picture is displayed with the top and Available mode: bottom portions masked. Tape Camera 1 6 9 The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the shown in a theatre. -
Page 46: Recording In Lp (Long Play Recording) Mode
Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Play Recording) Mode • The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on-screen Available mode: indicators are turned on. Tape Camera Long play recording mode indicator This camcorder allows you to record in LP... -
Page 47: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
Selecting the 16-bit Note: • When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio Audio Recording Mode recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 61). Available mode: Tape Camera Windbreak The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. -
Page 48: Playback
Useful Features Useful Features Playback Playback Using the Remote Operating Control Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to Available modes: operate. Remote sensor All modes Use the remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a... -
Page 49: Tape Playback Functions With The Remote Control
Slow Tape Playback The slow function allows you to play back Functions with the images in slow motion. Remote Control During Tape Playback, press the SLOW Available mode: button (f). Tape Playback Then, select the tape direction using the advance/reverse buttons (j or h). You can use the following playback functions with the supplied remote control. -
Page 50: Playback Zoom
Useful Features Playback Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button to Playback Zoom shift the displayed image. Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback The playback zoom function allows you to AUD I O AUD I O magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote control. -
Page 51: Selecting The Date And Time Of Recording Display
Selecting the Date and Press the DISPLAY button until the date (or date and time) appears. Time of Recording Display A U T O Available modes: 3 0 min All modes Notes: Follow the procedure below to select the date, •... -
Page 52: Gamma Playback
Useful Features Playback Gamma Playback To obtain a brighter picture Press the centre of the Operation button until Available mode: “GAMMA 2” appears in step 3. Tape Playback • The GAMMA 2 indicator appears when on- screen indicators are turned on. The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in Tape Playback mode by GAMMA 2... -
Page 53: Picture Effect Playback
Picture Effect Playback Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back images Select “OFF” in step 5 above. with a more dramatic effect. Notes: •... -
Page 54: Multiple Strobe Playback
Useful Features Playback Multiple Strobe To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback Playback Press m again. Notes: Available mode: • Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used Tape Playback during video search, slow or reverse play- back. The multiple strobe playback function can be •... -
Page 55: Copying An Image From Tape To Card
Press the PHOTO button fully to copy Copying an Image from the image to the card. Tape to Card • The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied. Available mode: Tape Playback C A RD AUD I O AUD I O You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on... -
Page 56: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Power Zoom control Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. -
Page 57: Displaying Manual Setting Screen
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Displaying Manual mode screen Setting Screen • “MF” appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Manual focus indicator You can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen. -
Page 58: Adjusting White Balance
Advanced Features Camera Recording Adjusting White Locking Balance Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 above. Available modes: Aim the lens at a white object. Tape Camera, Card Camera • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. -
Page 59: Manual Iris
Manual Iris Press j or k to select the desired iris value. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera MAN U A L S E T F U L L A U T O E X E C U T E The camcorder is preset to Auto iris mode, WH I T E B A L . -
Page 60: Manual Gain
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Gain Press j or k to select the desired gain value. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera MAN U A L S E T F U L L A U T O E X E C U T E When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated WH I T E B A L . -
Page 61: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Speed Press the centre of the Operation button in step Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, 52). -
Page 62: Setting The Camcorder To Full Auto Mode
Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Camcorder Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed to Full Auto Mode • Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still Available modes: recording functions (see pages 32 and 65) to Tape Camera, Card Camera record higher quality still images of fast- moving subjects. -
Page 63: Scene Menu (Program Ae)
Scene Menu • The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. (Program AE) In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, Available modes: press the DISPLAY button until the Tape Camera, Card Camera mode screen appears. You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode Press l or m on the Operation button that will create the best results for a specific to select “SCENE MENU”, then press... -
Page 64: Digital Picture Effects
Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture Effects Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Tape Camera P I C. E F F E C T These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. -
Page 65: Playback
Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the on- Available modes: screen indicators are turned on. Tape Camera, Tape Playback The time code shows the hour, minute and AUD I O AUD I O second of recording, and the frame number... -
Page 66: Editing
Advanced Features Playback Editing • See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover. • If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the Available mode: VCR. Tape Playback •... -
Page 67: Recording From An External Source
To Record from an External Source Recording from an External Source In Tape Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen Available mode: appears. Tape Playback Press l or m on the Operation button You can use this camcorder to record or edit to select “MENU”, then press the centre videos from another source, such as a VCR or of the Operation button. -
Page 68: Using The Camcorder As A Converter
Advanced Features Playback Using the Camcorder as Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and make sure that playback is a Converter stopped. Available mode: Press the DISPLAY button until the Tape Playback mode screen appears. You can use this camcorder to convert from Press l or m on the Operation button analog signal (e.g. -
Page 69: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
Editing with the DV To Record from Video Equip- ment Terminal (IEEE1394) Set the camcorder to Tape Playback Available mode: mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. Tape Playback Begin playback on the video equipment This camcorder can be used as a digital video connected to the camcorder. -
Page 70: Audio Dubbing Feature
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording In normal recording mode Available mode: Tape Playback 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. You can add narration to recordings made with Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound this camcorder, while preserving the original Audio 2: No audio audio and video recordings. -
Page 71: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional Make sure that Multiple Strobe Playback scenes is set to OFF (see page 44). Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette audio dubbing screen. -
Page 72: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Press l or m to select V, then press the centre of the Operation button. Playback Mode Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then Available mode: press the centre of the Operation button. Tape Playback P L A Y B A C K S E T... -
Page 73: Camera Recording
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Selecting the Picture Set the Media Selection switch to u, then hold down the Lock button and set Quality and Image Size the Power switch to v. Available mode: Card Camera The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality and image size setting. -
Page 74: Selecting The Image Size
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Selecting the Image Size menu screen. Still images recorded on a card are made up of • The selected picture quality indicator pixels. You can select the number of pixels in only appears when the on-screen still images. -
Page 75: Card Recording
Card Recording Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Available mode: Press the PHOTO button half-way down Card Camera to focus on the subject. • The camcorder automatically focuses on You can take a still picture in the same way as the subject. -
Page 76: Using The Flash
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Selecting Flash Mode Using the Flash Types Available mode: Card Camera AUTO: Flash automatically fires in dark locations (when “LIGHT” is displayed on Using the flash function enables you to record the screen) each time you press the good-quality still images even in dark locations. -
Page 77: Red-Eye Reduction
Press l or m to select “AUTO” or “ON”, Red-eye Reduction then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Card Camera F LA SH Red-eye reduction allows you to minimize the Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the camera flash capturing the red at the back of menu screen. -
Page 78: Recording With The Self-Timer
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self- Press the PHOTO button to start the self-timer. timer • The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down. Available mode: Card Camera Self-timer operating indicator The self-timer function allows you to record C A RD images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. -
Page 79: Formatting A Card
Formatting a Card Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. • To cancel formatting, press l or m to Available mode: select “RETURN”, then press the centre Card Camera of the Operation button. Before using a commercially available card O T H E R S with this camcorder, you must first have it... -
Page 80: Playback Card Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Playback Playback Card Playback Press the centre of the Operation button. • The selected image displays in full- Available mode: screen. Card Playback Image file name You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. -
Page 81: Delete Protection
Delete Protection Press the centre of the Operation button to set delete protection. • The R indicator appears. Available mode: Card Playback Delete protection indicator You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. In Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. -
Page 82: Deleting Stored Images
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Images Press the centre of the Operation button to set the image. Available mode: Press l or m to select “YES”, then Card Playback press the centre of the Operation button to delete the image. Deleting One Stored Image •... -
Page 83: Deleting All Stored Images
Deleting All Stored Images Notes: • The protected images cannot be deleted. You can delete all stored images on a card in Cancel the protection setting to delete the image one operation. (see page 71). • If a print order is assigned to delete-protected Notes: images and you perform the procedure above, •... -
Page 84: Print Order
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print Order Press j, k, l or m to select the image to which you want to assign a print order. Available mode: Card Playback The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. -
Page 85: Assigning Print Order To All Images
To cancel the print order for an image Note: • A warning indicator appears when the print Select the image for cancelling out of order is set to more than 999 images. To print order in step 6 above, then press turn off the warning indicator, press the Operation button. -
Page 86: Transferring Data On Card To Computer
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Transferring Data on Installing the USB driver Card to Computer • In the examples below the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive Using the supplied USB cable, you can letter according to your operating environ- transfer still images to a computer. -
Page 87: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
CD-ROM drive, then click DCIM Folder of still image files • • • • • • “Next”. Select “SHARP DVC USB Ver. 1.0” Sub-folder of still 100SHARP located in the “WINME” folder of the images CD-ROM drive, then click “OK” to begin installation. -
Page 88: Slide Show Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Slide Show Playback Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: • Beginning from the image selected in Card Playback step 2, the recorded images will display in full-screen one after another in order You can automatically play back consecutive of recording. -
Page 89: Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjusting the Backlight Adjustments Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Available modes: All modes Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient of the Operation button. -
Page 90: Turning Off The Confirmation Sound
Appendix Turning off the Setting the Camcorder Confirmation Sound to Factory Presettings Available modes: Available modes: All modes All modes A confirmation sound is made when you turn You can set the camcorder to the factory on or off the Power switch, press the Start/Stop presettings in one operation. -
Page 91: Demonstration Mode
Demonstration Mode Cancelling During the demonstration, press the Available modes: centre of the Operation button to pause Tape Camera, Card Camera the demonstration. You can watch a brief demonstration of the Perform step 3 to 5 in “Watching”, then special camcorder features in Demo mode. select “OFF”... -
Page 92: Useful Information
Appendix Useful Information Press l or m to select the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button. Hints for Better Shooting GU I DA NC E L E VE L 2 • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. -
Page 93: Mini Dv Cassette
Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Erasure protect tab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the To record over a previously recorded tape, i mark. -
Page 94: Sd Memory Card
Also do not remove the power source from the camcorder. These actions can cause data to be destroyed. (Please be aware that Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable for any data loss or other loss directly or indirectly caused by data loss.) - Page 95 Data on the card may be destroyed (erased). • Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will not be liable for any damages resulting from • Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
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Page 96: Battery Pack
Note: — Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do • Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery not dispose of them in fire. packs. These are designed specifically for use • To protect the terminals, put the cover on the with this camcorder. -
Page 97: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the nearest SHARP service centre or your Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc. dealer for further advice. Cleaning •... -
Page 98: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source is not properly con- Connect power source properly nected. (pp. 9, 10). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. - Page 99 Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No image appears on Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV connected TV screen. channel is not selected properly. channel properly (p. 23). Audio/video/S-video cable is not Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly connected.
- Page 100 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Battery pack is easily de- Using camcorder in extremely cold Warm up battery pack, for example in pleted. environment. your pocket, just before using it. Battery pack is not fully charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. Clock has been reset.
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Page 101: Specifications
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: g" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. - Page 102 SHARP CORPORATION Tryckt i Japan Impresso no Japão Printed in Japan TINSLA016WJZZ 02P07-JKG...