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Thank youforpurchasing thiscamcorder fromSHARR Thecamcorder willenhance yourhome videoenjoyment andallow youtocapture those special moments. Please readthisoperation manual tofamiliarize yourself withthe camcorder's features, sothatyouwillgetthemostoutofit.Thevideotechniques section will helpyoufullyenjoy themany features thiscamcerder offers, andexpand yourvideoworld. Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.
WARNING FCCRegulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1, 2. 3. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
15.Power LinesAnoutside antenna system should notbelocated inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesorother electric lightorpower circuits, orwhere itcanfallintosuchpower linesor circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme careshould betaken tokeepfromtouching such power linesorcircuits ascontact with themmightbefatal. 16.Overloading Donotoverload wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience receptacles asthiscan result inariskoffireorelectric shock. 17.
Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Power switch 1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (1), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (2). • The charge indicator lights up. DO input jack Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
Attach thepower source tothe camcorder, thenslidethecassette create images thatareeasy towatch during compartment doorrelease andopenthe To playback, trytorecord with anupright posture cassette compartment door. hand toprevent ashaky image. • After confirmation sound, tilecassette andsteady holder extends andopens automatically. Holding the camcorder door release -_ compartment Cassette Insert acommercially available cassette fullywiththewindow facing outwards, andwiththeerasure protect tabfacing upwards.
Quick Operation Guide REC START/STOP button Zooming Push the Power Zoom contro to T (i) photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side. (tele- ® iII Power Zoom controIHolume control Power Zoom control __ Operation button Power switch 1 Insert a cassette 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. 1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. into the camcorder.
Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source. • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike tile camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface.
Supplied Accessories ,f Battery pack BT-L225D* AC adapter UADP-0339TAZZ* CR2025 type lithium battery Lens hood GCOVA1870TASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145TASA Audio/video cable QCNW-1979TAZZ /o Lens cap GCOVH 1296TASA Tripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ * The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas, the part numbers may be different.
Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L225D Note: • The listed model Extended-life battery pack BT-L445[] names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com).
Contents f Operation References Preparation On-screen Display Index ............................................... Part Names .................................................................... Warning Indicators ......................................................... 4 61 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .................... Charging the Battery Pack ............................................. Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ................. Inserting and Removing a Cassette ..
f Useful Features Still Recording Attaching the Wide Screen Digital Image Self Recording Recording in Selecting the .............................................................. Supplied Tripod Adapter ....................... (16:9) ...................................................... Stabilization (DIS) .................................. ............................................................. LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ............ 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ................
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Stereo microphone Zoom input jack [pp. 8, 9] Cassette holder [p. 10] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 11] Cassette compartment door [p. 10] Cassette compartment door release [p.
iiiiililiiii ii!ii!i!!iii:i iiiiiiiii_;!; iiiiiiiiii;i_i!i! Power ZoomWideangle/ Telephoto control[p.17]/ VOLume control[p.19] DVterminal [p.44] ON/OFF switch [p. 23] AV jack [pp. 21,43] Operation button Jack cover [pp.
Operation References RECord START/STOP button [p. 16] STILL button [p. 29] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 25, 26, 35] FADE button [p. 27] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 16, 19] SET button [p. 22] Speaker MENU button [pp. 5, 22] MANUAL button [p.S] Battery release [p. 7] Wrist strap loop [p. 14] Tripod adapter socket [p. 29] Battery mounting surface [p.
ii1_i_i_ ii!ii!i!!iii_ iiiiiiiii!;!;;i_i iiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii iiiii_iiiiii_i_i For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. :::iiiii_iiiii _CAMERA mode ). 40 ).41 ). 28 p ). 32 ). 30 [:_ "310 r_in Lp. 30 p. 33 ). ). Lp. p. 42 42 57 12 J =p. 36 ). 46 ). 47 =p. 34 ). 49 ). 42 p. 42 J Note: • See page 22 for procedures on how to display the desired screen.
Operation References Manual screens Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below. ! _ i _ (p.FOcus37) setting screen ,I, (p.EXposure38) setting screen ,I, MANUAL button (p. 39)balance screen White ,I, m Normal AUTO screen 311rain On-screen indicators on/off Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes as shown below. ,,The example screens shown are for CAMERA mode.
iiiiililiiii ii!ii!i!!iii_il iiiiiiiii!!iilii_ Ifawarning indicator appears onthescreen, followthespecified instructions. iiiiiiiiiii_i!i INSERT A CASSETTE. EJECT THE CASSETTE. There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 10). EJECT THE CASSETTE. , CASSETTE NOT RECORDABLE .......... THE TAPE ENDS PROfECf.lAB" -TAF_E ' I:ND'- SOON ........ CHANGE THE CASSETTE. BAT T ERY The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 10).
Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Attaching Power switch Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder (,i:), then press the battery release (:2). Slide the battery pack in the directien ol the arrow and take it out (@). Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR Batter Align the D mark on the side of the battery pack with the D mark on the camcorder (_i }, and elide the battery pack in the directien d the arrow completely until it locks into place (_).
1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (1), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (z). • The charge indicator lights up. DO input jack To ow ou ,et Charge indicator '_ _/ //O_ ,{9 _' Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet. Charging time and maximum ous recording and playback BT-L225 approx, 2hr. approx, BT-L445 3hr.30min.
Preparation Note: • When using the AC adapter to power the camcorder, the battery pack is not charged. Cautions: You can also power tile camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (_), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (2).
Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. Inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment _1 door re ease Removing Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.
Preparation Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then lift out the battery from the battery holder. Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Note: • The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is connected to a power source. Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step (see page 10).
Changing This camcorder allows you to choose English, French or Spanish as the on-screen display language. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press _J or Zs on the operation button to select ETC,then press the SET button. Press Power switch V or /,, to select"LANGUAGE" ("LANGUE" or "IDIOMA"), SET button. • The language SET button then press the selection screen appears.
Preparation Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 (JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM). 4 Press V or Z_to select"JUN"(month), then press the SET button. 5 Press _y or Z_,to select "2" (day), then press the SET button. 6 Press V or _ to select "2003" (year), then press the SET button. 7 Press V or Z_to select"10 AM"(hour), then press the SET button. 8 Press V or _ to select "30" (minute), then press the SET button. • The internal clock now starts operating.
Changing Mode 1 to the 24-hour Time After performing step 8 above, press V or Z_,to select "12H/24H", then press the SET button. Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown below. Wrist strap loop 2 3 Press _7or _, to select"24H", then press the SET button. Caution: • Do not swing the camcorder by the strap. Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: • The date and time, once set, are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen.
Preparation Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder. To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control. Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen. Basic When recording, hang the lens cap on the wrist strap to keep the cap out of the way.
To pause • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 7 through to prepare your camcorder for recording. recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. 15 PAUSE REC START/STOP button ,I, Power switch To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. 1 2 Remove the lens cap. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10x.
When the camcorder is recording, an onscreen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, the remaining battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator appears. Replace the battery pack. iiiiiii Remaining recording time indicator iI_--I(Green) Notes: • The remaining recording time indicator appears when the on-screen indicators turns on.
To stop playback Tile LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through tile built-in speaker. Power switch Press ,_.'. To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Note: • The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape. Operation button Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR.
Tile video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. During playback, button. Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position 1 Tile still function allows you to pause playback. press ?,_on the Operation @ During playback, press :_- (or <) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses). To return to normal playback, Notes: • The sound 2 When you find the scene, press /,, to return to normal playback.
Basic Operations Playback You can connect the camcorder Caution: • Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the above is left on while making a connection. to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. Turn on the TV and set it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.
3 Press V or A on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (r'_), then press the SET button. Example Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. _P°wer switch _ _ SET button button. • You can press >, instead of the SET MENU button 4Operation 1 button Press _J or Z_,to select the desired menu item (DGTL the SET button. Set to the desired camcorder mode (CAMERA or VCR). • See page 4 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode.
Turning on the recording guide Set the GUIDE ON/OFF switch to ON. This function helps you decide on the size of the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recording guides. Selecting the recording guide = Types Cross: A cross mark at the center of the screen for placing the subject at the center. I Focus: Focus brackets for guiding you to the focus area. [] Landscape: Grid lines dividing the screen into 9 areas to help you with the horizontal and vertical composition.
The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. You can select three different zoom ranges: 1 10× (optical zoom), 10_40× (digital zoom) or 10-300>( (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: • The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1 300 x.
Useful features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER • The [] indicator appears. When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. Tile gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. picture button again. GAMMA/ BRIGHTER Note: • When the [] indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter.
To obtain When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • Tile _]_[/' indicator appears. GAMMA / GAMMA q>d_' BRIGHTER Note: • At locations where fighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case. AUTO 30rain To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER "GAMMA" disappears.
Useful Features Camera Recording 2 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. Tile fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery. REC START/STOP button ,.0E:.!i;:;) t _ ::;'_' 't/'?b:X_ 3 Press the REC START/STOP .
If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function. The edit search function lets you search, without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 3 Press y or _ on the operation button to select a, then press the SET button. Press y or A to select"QK.
Useful Features Camera Recording You can record continuous still images of subjects. In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. ST_ Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder. Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter socket on the bottom of the camcorder, then rotate as shown below. Tripod adapter socket Press the REC START/ STOP button. • The still image of the subject will be recorded.
Tile wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Normal screen Wide The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots.
Useful Features Camera Recording Rotate the LCD monitor 180 ° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording. If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. • For recording in Self Recording mode, be sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the lens section.
Notes This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode. 1 2 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press _/ or A on the operation button to select r'_h, then press the SET button. 3 Press _! or A to select"TAPE then press the SET button. 4 Press _7 or _, to select"LP", the SET button.
Useful Features Camera Recording The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select tile 16-bit audio recording mode. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press _y or _, on the operation button to select r_, then press the SET button. 3 Press V or Z_,to select"AUDIO MODE" then press the SET button. 4 Press V or Z_ to select"16bit", press the SET button.
The remote control (RRMCGOO84TASA)is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for purchasing as a specified part. Installing 1 the Batteries Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the two commercially available AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated. 1 2 4 Press V or Z_ to select"ON", the SET button. 5 Press the MENU menu screen.
Useful Features Playback Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback. • The example mode. 1 screens shown Tile gamma playback function improves the playback picture in VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. are for CAMERA Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Press _! or A to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Types B/W: The picture is displayed white. 5 in black-and- SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating a unique artistic image. NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted.
1 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. 2 Subiect is too dark Fast-moving subject Lack of contrast, scene Background eg In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the focus setting screen appears. snow Adjust the Power Zoom control the subject as you desire. to frame Press /,, or _/ to focus on the subject.
To return Tile camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level. to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting screen is displayed. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter.
Advanced Features Camera Recording To return to Auto White Balance mode Press Tile color of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly. 1 the SET button screen while the white Note: • White Balance setting will cancel setting is selected thereafter. if a scene Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white.
Press V or /\ to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SET button. These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. • The selected digital picture effect displays on the menu screen. Types B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. SOLARI: To record with enhanced creating a unique artistic image. BLUE: To record with the effect of recording through a blue filter.
Advanced Features Camera Recording You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of four scene settings shown below. The camcorder wifl automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation. Types Press _/ or /,, to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the SET button.
Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on. Tile time code shows tile hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape. You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both VCR and CAMERA modes.
Advanced Features Playback Cutting Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor. Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. __._ Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut.
To Record ment 1 This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commercially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio. To Record to Video Video Equip- Set the camcorder to VCR mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder. • Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received.
Advanced Features Playback Audio You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings. In normal Recording recording mode 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. Audio 1 : Stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: No audio Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the builtqn stereo microphone record narration.
Audio Dubbing To pause 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press 3 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 4 5 Press V or A on the operation button to select E3, then press the SET button. Press V or A to select"AUDIO DUB", then press the SET button. • The audio dubbing screen appears. dubbing Press the SET button. To resume audio dubbing, press the SET button again. To cancel A to pause playback.
Advanced Features Playback 3 4 You can select any of the following audio playback modes. Press V or /,, on the operation button to select r-a, then press the SET button. Press V or A to select "AUDIO", press the SET button.
Adjusting 1 the Backlight Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. • The example mode. Adjusting 1 screens shown are for CAMERA 2 Press V or A on the operation button to select LOB,then press the SET button. 3 Press V or A to select"BACKLIGHT", then press the SET button. the Picture Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Appendix A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds. 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 49 2 Press V or _ on the operation button to select [TO, then press the SET button. 3 Press V or _:, to select"BEEP", press the SET button. 4 Press V or /. to select <'OFF", then press the SET button.
_ints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in tile center of the scene is kept in focus. For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance.
Appendix _V Technology _pyright Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features previously unavailable with conventional analog formats. DV and conventional tapes video cassette There are two kinds of DV-format video cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used for extended playback and recording. This camcorder only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot be used.
;_ini 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 protecttab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with tile M1}_'v mark. To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the "REC" position. • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or play back this memory.
Appendix ;_attery Pack Storage This camcorder uses a lithiurnqon type battery pack. • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the "CHARGE" mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown.
_w Formation • "Dew" warning • What is "dew formation"? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. feature If dew forms, the word "DEW" flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make tile video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape.
Appendix ;Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), Striped noise Mosaic noise • mosaicqike noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, blue.
_sing • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing. • Clean tile casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth. • Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen.
Appendix Canceling You can watch a brief demonstration special camcorder features in Demo If the demonstration appears on the when you turn on the camcorder for time, cancel the Demo mode to use camcorder. of the mode. screen tile first your Note: • The demonstration Watching 1 is only displayed the Press _y or _, on the operation button to select ETC,then press the SET button. Press _J or L_ to select "DEMO then press the SET button. 4 Press MODE", from the (see page 10).
Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting No power. table. Power source is not properly con- Connect nected. (pp.7, 9). Battery pack is not charged. Charge Dew in camcorder. (P-81. Wait until dew dries (p. 54). Safety function is in effect. power source properly battery pack sufficiently Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack. Wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on ........................ power (p. 7). Power suddenly turns off.
Appendix iiiiii!i!i_!_!_ii_iiiiiiiiiii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i_i_! _!z!z!z!;i;!i!!i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!i!i_ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiii_ii_i_ Position at beginning Cassette will not eject. No image on monitor. or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. 19). Dirty video heads. Call for service (p, 60) or use a cornmercially available cleaning tape (p. 55). Old or worn tape. Use a new cassette. Power source is not properly nected.
Camcorder Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: NTSC standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) SP mode: 18.812 mm/second LP mode: 12.555 mm/second Pickup Device: /i" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. 460,000 pixels including optical black) Lens: 10x optical/300 x digital power zoom lens (F1.8, f=3.r_36.
Infom d6n I importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU. ADVERTENCIA: PARAREDUCIRELRIESGO DE CAUSARUN INCENDIO ORECIBIRUNADESCARGAELI_CTRICA,NO EXPONGA ESTEAPARATOA LA LLUVIANI A LA HUMEDAD.
Precauciones • Cuando no utilice la videoc&mara, no se olvide de extraer el videocasete, desconectar la alimentaci6n y desenchufar la videoc&mara de la fuente de alimentaci6n. • Respete siempre las prohibiciones o restricciones relacionadas con la utilizaci6n de equipos electr6nicos en vuelos comerciales o en otras &reas susceptibles. • No dirija el objetivo hacia el sol.
AVISOSDESEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Lectura de las instrucciones_ntes de utilizar este producto debera.n leerse todas las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo. 2. Conservacion de las instrucciones Las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo deberan guardarse para poder consultarlas en futuro en caso de ser necesario. Cumplimiento de las advertencias Debera.n cumplirse todas las advertencias del producto y de las instrucciones de manejo.
15.Lineas dealimentaciOn Una antena exterior nodebera colocarse cerca de lineas dealimentacion elevadas ni tampoco cerca deluces electricas o circuitos dealimentacion, nidonde pueda caerencima detaleslineas de alimentaciOn ocircuitos. Cuando instale unsistema deantena exterior debera tener mucho cuidado para queesteno toque taleslineas dealimentacion o circuitos porque elcontacto conellos podria causar unaccidente mortal. 16.
Guia de operacibn r pida Interruptor de alimentaci6n Coloque la bateffa en la videocamara asegQrese de que el interruptor de alimentaci6n este en OFR y Enchufe el adaptador de CA en una toma de corriente (1), y luego inserte la clavija de CC en la toma de entrada de CC (_). • El indicador de carga se enciende.
Coloque la fuente de alimentaci6n en la videocamara, y luego deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del compartimento del videocasete. • Despu6s delsonidodeconfirmaci6n, elportavideocasete se extendera y abriraautom_ticamente.
Guia de operacibn rapida BotOn REC Empleo START/STOP Control de zoom motorizado/ control dc volumen del zoon Pulse el control del zoom motodzado hacia el lado de la T(_I) (telefoto) o el lado de la W(2) (granangular). Control del zoom motorizado [_.,_,_i I Bot0n de operaci0n Interruptor de alimentaciOn 1 2 1 Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentaci6n en VCR. Bot6n de bloqueo Inserte un casete en la videocgtmara.
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