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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
VL-Z300H
VL-Z100H
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the camcorder.
If you require any advice or assistance
regarding your Sharp product, please
visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/
customersupport. Customers without
Internet access may telephone 08705
274277 during office hours (or (01)676
0648 if telephoning from Ireland) .
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/ customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/ 23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 3 This equipment should be used with the IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS. recommended AC adapter or battery THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE pack. WITH SHARP CAMCORDER CAUTION MODEL VL-Z300H-S/VL-Z100H- To prevent electric shocks and fire S ONLY. hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
  • Page 4 SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
  • Page 5 NOTE: The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Supplied Accessories ..................ix Optional Accessories ..................ix Precautions ......................x Operation References Part Names ............. 1 Warning Indicators ..........4 Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ..... 5 Charging the Battery Pack ........7 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ..8 Inserting and Removing a Cassette .......
  • Page 7 Control Buttons ............. 28 Useful Features Using the Mode Screens ........28 Using the Menu Screens ........29 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom ........30 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ......31 Gain-up ..............32 Fade In and Fade Out ........... 33 Quick Return ............
  • Page 8 Contents Playback Advanced Features Using the Time Code ..........57 Audio Dubbing Feature ......... 58 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..... 60 Editing ..............61 Recording from an External Source (VL-Z300 only) ............ 62 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ....64 Using the Camcorder as a Converter (VL-Z300 only) ............

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Battery pack Audio/video/S-video Power cord BT-L227 AC adapter cable CR1216 type lithium battery for camcorder Lens cap Optional Accessories Standard-life External battery with battery pack hand strap BT-L227 BT-LCA1 A remote control unit (p. 42) is available as a Spare Part quoting the part number (RRMCGA237WJSA), from Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    Precautions • • Always respect prohibitions or restric- Before recording an important scene, tions on the use of electronic equipment please perform the recording test, then on commercial flights or in other sensi- playback to check if the scene was re- tive areas.

  • Page 11: Dew Formation

    Dew Formation For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in • What is “dew formation”? a plastic bag. When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. •...

  • Page 12: Dirty Video Heads

    “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays. If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact Remove the cleaning tape. your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 75 “Troubleshooting”. To cancel cleaning, press l.

  • Page 13: Operation References

    Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front view Operation button (p. 28) Zoom lens DISPLAY/MODE SET button (p. 28)/ LCD LAMP button (p. 22) Monaural microphone MENU button (p.
  • Page 14 Operation References Left view DV terminal (pp. 64, 66) LCD monitor (p. 18) DC IN jack (pp. 7, 8) AV terminal Terminal cover (pp. 27, 61, 62, 66) (pp. 27, 61, 62, 64, 66) Lithium battery cover (p. 10) Dioptre adjustment dial (p. 17) Tripod socket* Battery release (pp.
  • Page 15 Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Window cleaning cover PHOTO button Telephoto control (p. 21)/ (p. 73) (p. 35) VOLume control (p. 26) Viewfinder (pp. 16, 17) STANDBY button (p. 22) STANDBY indicator (p. 22) POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator Speaker (pp. 7, 8, 20) Record Start/Stop button (p.

  • Page 16: Warning Indicators

    (see page xii). The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is L AMP L AMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. Note: • N indicates a flashing display.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation Attaching and Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the “m” mark facing Removing the Battery out. Pack Attaching Power switch “m” mark Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
  • Page 18 Slide the battery release in the • Use only SHARP model BT-L227 battery direction of the arrow. packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack

    • See pages 72 and 73 for more information on using the battery pack. • Charge only SHARP model BT-L227 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

  • Page 20: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet

    Preparation Powering the Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w. Camcorder from an • The POWER/CHARGE (RED) AC Outlet indicator lights up green. Notes: You can also power the camcorder from a • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, power outlet by using the supplied AC ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY- adapter.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Cassette

    Inserting and Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door Removing a Cassette by 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 compart- ment door.

  • Page 22: Installing The Lithium Batteries

    Preparation Installing the Lithium Insert the CR1216 type lithium battery into the compartment with the Batteries H side of the battery facing out. Installing the Memory Battery CR1216 type The supplied CR1216 type lithium battery is lithium battery used to store the memory of the date and time settings.
  • Page 23 CR1216, for remote Contact the nearest SHARP service control unit, replace only with same or centre or your dealer for purchasing as equivalent type CR2032, both recom- specified part.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparation Setting the Date and Press the centre of the Operation button. Time Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2005 (2. 6. 2005) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). Operation button Press m or l to select “2” (day), then press the centre of the Operation button.

  • Page 25: Changing To The 12-Hour Time Mode

    Press m or l to select “30” (minute), Changing to the 12-hour then press the centre of the Operation Time Mode button. After performing step 8 above, press SE T T I NG 6 2 0 0 5 l or m to select “12H/24H”, then RETURN press the centre of the Operation button.

  • Page 26: Using The Lens Cap

    Preparation Using the Lens Cap When recording, remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener so that the cap will not get in the way. Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand Strap Rotate the grip 135° forward or 105° downward so that you can record images easily from high or low angle (see page 19). Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip strap (2). 135°...

  • Page 28: Detaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Detaching the Lens Using the Viewfinder Hood You can record the subject using the electronic viewfinder. You can also watch Before using a commercially available playback through the viewfinder. conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below. Viewfinder Power switch Pull out the viewfinder completely.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Dioptre

    Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptre Adjust the dioptre according to your Push in the viewfinder completely. eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear. Pull out the viewfinder completely. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

  • Page 30: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Using the LCD • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen Monitor facing out for watching playback on the monitor. You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording.

  • Page 31: Tips On Recording Positions

    Tips on Recording Positions 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. Holding the camcorder Put your right hand through the hand strap, and place your left hand under the camcorder for support.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Camera Recording Press the Record Start/Stop button to Easy Camera begin recording. Recording in Full Auto Mode • Before you start recording, perform the R E C operations described on pages 5 through 19 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

  • Page 33: Zooming

    Zooming To pause recording Press the Record Start/Stop button again. Zooming allows you to move visually closer Recording pauses, and the camcorder to or further from a subject without physi- enters Recording Standby mode. cally changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10K.

  • Page 34: Power Standby Mode

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Turning on/off the Power Standby Mode Backlight Power Standby mode allows you to prevent accidental recording by locking all You can see the on-screen display outdoors operations except cancelling the mode. on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting even when the backlight turns off.

  • Page 35: Auto Focus

    Auto Focus Remaining Recording Time Display The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most When the camcorder is recording, an on- types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the screen indicator displays the approximate camcorder automatically focuses on the remaining tape time in minutes.

  • Page 36: Remaining Battery Power Display

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Information Display Power Display for Battery Usage When using the camcorder with the battery When the camcorder operates with the pack as the power source, the remaining battery pack, the battery usage indicator battery power indicator is displayed. If the appears beside the remaining battery battery power becomes very low, a warning power indicator.

  • Page 37: Playback

    Basic Operations Playback Playback Note: • If you press the Record Start/Stop button in Playback mode, the “g” mark appears and The LCD monitor screen functions as a the camcorder enters Recording Standby handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to mode. If you do not intend to record, press be connected, allowing instant on-screen l to turn the “g”...

  • Page 38: Volume Control

    Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Video Search When the camcorder is in Playback mode, The video search function makes it easy to push the Volume control to the L or + side search for a desired scene on the tape. to increase (1) or decrease (2) the Searching for a Scene Near volume.

  • Page 39: Watching Playback On A Tv

    Watching Playback Note: • Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and on a TV other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur You can connect the camcorder to a TV to if any of the above is left on while allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

  • Page 40: Useful Features

    Useful Features Useful Features Using the Mode Screens Control Buttons Operation button In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w. •...

  • Page 41: Using The Menu Screens

    Using the Menu Screens Press l or m to select the desired menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the centre of the Operation button. Use the menu screens to adjust the various Example camcorder settings. Operation button S E T T I N G 1 Q K .

  • Page 42: Camera Recording

    Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Zoom You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–500K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.

  • Page 43: Backlight Compensation (Blc)

    Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET Backlight button to turn off the mode screen. Compensation (BLC) • “x” appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that When the subject is backlit, the image will the backlight compensation is now working. appear dark if it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) function to brighten the entire screen.

  • Page 44: Gain-Up

    Useful Features Camera Recording To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Select “OFF” in step 3 above. When you are recording in a dark or poorly Notes: illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed • You may experience some picture noise in on the screen. Use the gain-up function to Gain-up mode, which increases when the record a brighter picture.

  • Page 45: Fade In And Fade Out

    Fade In and Fade Out Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until on-screen indicators appear. The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the Press the Record Start/Stop button to beginning or end of a scene for creating begin recording.

  • Page 46: Quick Return

    Useful Features Camera Recording Quick Return Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. If while playing back your tape you want to Notes: quickly return to the last recorded scene • To cancel the quick return function while and start recording again, use the quick “SEARCH”...

  • Page 47: Edit Search

    Still Recording Edit Search The edit search function lets you search, You can record continuous still images of subjects. without switching from Camera mode to Playback mode, for the point on the tape In Recording Standby where you wish to start recording next. mode, press the PHOTO button fully.

  • Page 48: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)

    Useful Features Camera Recording Digital Image Wide Mode Stabilization (DIS) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie The digital image stabilization (DIS) function al- shown in a theater. The top and bottom of lows you to stabilize the image by electronically the picture are masked with black bands to compensating for relatively minor image shak-...

  • Page 49: Power Save Mode

    Windbreak Power Save Mode The windbreak function allows you to Power save mode will turn off the reduce annoying noise from strong winds camcorder automatically to save battery when recording. power when the camcorder is not in use for 5 or 10 minutes. In Camera mode, press the MENU Note: button to display the menu screen.

  • Page 50: Self Recording

    Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Set the Power switch to v. • The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the Normal self recording subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder.

  • Page 51: Self Recording With Reversed Grip

    Self recording with reversed Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then grip rotate it 180° vertically (2). Rotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that you can record 90°...

  • Page 52: Recording In Lp (Long Play Recording) Mode

    Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long To return to SP mode Play Recording) Mode Select “SP” in step 4 above. Notes on the use of LP This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approxi- mode mately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard...

  • Page 53: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode

    Selecting the 16-bit Press l or m to select “16bit”, then press the centre of the Operation Audio Recording button. Mode 1 6 bit AUD I O MODE The camcorder normally records audio in Press the MENU button to turn off the the 12-bit audio recording mode.

  • Page 54: Using The Remote Control (Not Supplied)

    (Not Supplied) buttons to operate. The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for purchasing as specified part. Activating • The example screens shown are for Playback mode.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Date And Time Of Recording Display

    Press the MENU button until the date Selecting the Date (or date and time) appears. and Time of Recording Display Follow the procedure below to select the P L A Y S T O P R EW date, or both the date and time, of recording display on the screen.

  • Page 56: Picture Effect Playback

    Useful Features Playback Picture Effect Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen. Playback To cancel picture effect playback These picture effects let you play back Select “OFF” in step 3 above. images with a more dramatic effect. Types Note: •...

  • Page 57: Rotate Playback

    Rotate Playback Notes: • When executing rotate playback during playback, playback will stop. Press m to This function allows you to play back begin rotate playback. images rotated 180°. • Even if the camcorder is in rotate playback mode, the image output via a DV connection In Playback mode, press the MENU will display as normal playback.

  • Page 58: Stretch Playback

    Useful Features Playback Stretch Playback To cancel stretch playback Press the centre of the Operation button Stretch playback allows you to playback a in step 3 above. squeezed image with the wide screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. Useful when Notes: you want to play back images recorded by •...

  • Page 59: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Operation button Power Zoom control 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. DISPLAY/MODE SET button Lack of contrast, e.g.

  • Page 60: Returning To Auto Focus

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Returning to Auto Displaying the Manual Focus Setting Screen You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto You can manually adjust these settings as Focus mode with the operation below. shown below in the manual setting screen. •...

  • Page 61: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Press l or m to select “WHITE BAL.”, then press the centre of the Balance Operation button. The colour of the subject on the screen F U L L A U T O looks different depending on lighting WH I T E B A L .
  • Page 62 Advanced Features Camera Recording Locking To return to Auto White Balance mode Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in Press j in step 4 in “Selecting” on the “Selecting” on the previous page. previous page or step 3 in “Locking” to Aim the lens at a white object.

  • Page 63: Manual Iris

    Manual Iris Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then press the centre of the Operation button. The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically selects the optimal F U L L A U T O aperture. However, when there is too much WH I T E B A L .

  • Page 64: Manual Gain

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Gain Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then press the centre of the Operation button. When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, F U L L A U T O the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) WH I T E B A L .

  • Page 65: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Speed Press j in step 4 above to display “AUTO”. The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, To return to Full Auto mode which automatically selects the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see However, depending on the subject or page 54).

  • Page 66: Tips On Manual Settings

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Tips on Using the Manual Setting the Shutter Speed Camcorder to Full Auto Mode • Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording functions (see page 35) to record higher quality still images You can set all the settings shown in the of fast-moving subjects.

  • Page 67: Scene Menu (Program Ae)

    Scene Menu In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/ MODE SET button until the mode (Program AE) screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation You can set the camcorder to a shooting button to select “SCENE MENU”, mode that will create the best results for a specific situation.

  • Page 68: Digital Picture Effects

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Digital Picture In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/ MODE SET button until the mode Effects screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation These digital picture effects let you record button to select “PIC.EFFECT”, then the subject with a more dramatic effect.

  • Page 69: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the on- The time code shows the hour, minute and screen indicators are turned on. second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx.

  • Page 70: Audio Dubbing Feature

    Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Audio Recording Feature In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording You can add narration to recordings made The audio is recorded in monaural on with this camcorder, while preserving the Audio 1. original audio and video recordings. Audio 1: Monaural sound Audio 2: No audio Microphone for Audio Dubbing...

  • Page 71: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- Play back the Mini DV cassette tional scenes recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET audio dubbing. button to turn off the audio dubbing screen.

  • Page 72: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode

    Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Press l or m on the Operation button to select V, then press the Playback Mode centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, You can select any of the following audio then press the centre of the Operation playback modes.

  • Page 73: Editing

    Editing • See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover. • If your VCR has only one audio input jack, Video editing lets you refine your videos by use the white plug for the audio connection removing unwanted sequences from your on the VCR.

  • Page 74: Recording From An External Source (Vl-Z300 Only)

    Advanced Features Playback Recording from an Notes: • This function cannot be used with VL- External Source Z100. • If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART (VL-Z300 only) connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0305TAZZ) You can use this camcorder to record or available from our main parts distributor edit videos from another source, such as a detailed on page 75.

  • Page 75: To Record From An External Source

    To Record from an External Notes: • To pause recording, press m. Press m again Source to resume recording. • To operate by remote control (not supplied), In Playback mode, press the MENU perform steps 1 to 6 above, and press the button to display the menu screen.

  • Page 76: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)

    Advanced Features Playback To Record to Video Equip- Editing with the DV ment Terminal (IEEE1394) See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on This camcorder can be used as a digital page 61 using the video equipment as the video editor. A DV cable transfers all recording source.
  • Page 77 To Record from Video Equip- Notes: • Make sure that the video equipment from ment (VL-Z300 only) which you are recording can output dubbing Set the camcorder to Playback mode, signals via the DV terminal. • If the video equipment is not set to playback and insert a Mini DV cassette.

  • Page 78: Using The Camcorder As A Converter (Vl-Z300 Only)

    Advanced Features Playback Using the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Playback mode, and make sure that playback is as a Converter stopped. (VL-Z300 only) Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. You can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal (e.g.

  • Page 79: Appendix

    Appendix Picture/Backlight Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Adjustments Note: • When adjusting the colour, the picture on the If the picture is difficult to see due to LCD monitor may differ from the picture ambient light or other factors, adjust the actually recorded.

  • Page 80: Turning Off The Confirmation Sound

    Appendix Turning off the Setting the Confirmation Sound Camcorder to Factory Presettings A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the You can set the camcorder to the factory Record Start/Stop button, or perform other presettings in one operation.

  • Page 81: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration Mode Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button. You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode. DEMO MODE If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first Set the Power switch to OFF, then time, cancel the Demo mode to use your...

  • Page 82: Useful Information

    Appendix • Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and Useful Information tilting (vertical movement) should be done slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of Hints for Better Shooting a scene or the height of a building, and to make scenes easy to watch during •...

  • Page 83: Mini Dv Cassette

    Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidental 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 To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC”...

  • Page 84: Battery Pack

    (see page 6). Note: • Use only SHARP BT-L227 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.
  • Page 85 Closing the viewfinder with fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. the window cleaning cover opened may Contact the nearest SHARP service centre cause malfunction. or your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 86: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Appendix Using Your Camcorder Copyright Protection Abroad The digital VCR has far superior recording and playback ability than the traditional Television signal standards and electrical analog VCR, and in order to protect digital voltages and frequencies vary substantially video software copyrights, a system for from country to country.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).
  • Page 88 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No image appears Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV on connected TV channel is not selected properly. channel properly (p. 27). screen. Audio/video/S-video cable is not Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly connected.
  • Page 89 Suggested solution Symptom Possible cause Warm up battery pack, for example Battery pack is easily Using camcorder in extremely cold in your pocket, just before using it. depleted. environment. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. Battery pack is not fully charged. Install lithium battery properly (p.
  • Page 90 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution “E007” is displayed The camcorder may be damaged. Do not take out a cassette, and call on the screen, and for service (p. 75). unable to operate normally. Notes: • This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference.

  • Page 91: 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: ⁄...

  • Page 92: On-Screen Display Index

    Appendix On-screen Display Index MENU button Camera mode P A U S E p. 24 p. 36 DISPLAY/MODE SET button p. 54 p. 23 A U T O A U T O A U T O MENU button 3 0min DISPLAY/MODE SET button Menu screens P A U S E...

  • Page 93: Playback Mode

    Playback mode p. 24 AUDIO 2 p. 60 MENU button Menu screens P L A Y S T O P R EW DISPLAY/MODE SET button p. 45 P L A Y B A C K S E T R O T A T E P B p.

  • Page 94: Index

    Appendix Index AC adapter ........7, 8 Edit search .......... 35 Audio dubbing ......58, 59 Erasure protect tab ......71 Audio playback mode ......60 Audio recording mode ......41 Fade ............ 33 Auto focus ........... 23 Full Auto ..........54 AV terminal ......
  • Page 95 Manual focus ........47 Scene menu ........55 Manual setting ........48 Self recording ........ 38, 39 MENU button ........29 Shutter speed ....... 53, 54 Menu screen ........29 SP mode ..........40 Mini DV cassette ....... 9, 71 STANDBY button .........
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