VL-ME100E OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
• Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially pages ix to xi. • The table of contents is located on pages xii to xiv. OPERATION MANUAL WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
Information for Australia/New Zealand Only This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 7.4 volts only from a BT-LS222, BTL221, BT-L441, or BT-LS442A battery or the AC adapter (UADP-0321TAZZ). CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp. NOTE This Camcorder is a high technology product.
Quick Operation Guide Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Inserting a Mini DV Cassette 1 Supply power to the camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack 2 Hold the camcorder as shown, slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely. 3 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing upwards and the erasure protect tab facing outwards.
Inserting a Card Using the Viewfinder This camcorder accepts an SD Memory Card (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (supplied) for storage of still images. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. 2 Raise the viewfinder to better aim the camcorder depending on your position. 1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF. 2 Hold the camcorder as shown, and slide the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow to open the cover.
Quick Operation Guide Camera Recording on Tape Media Selection switch Power Zoom buttons To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Tape Playback POWER switch 1 Make sure that the recorded Mini DV cassette is inserted. 2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle. REC START/STOP button 1 Make sure that a Mini DV cassette is inserted. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE.
Card Recording To turn the power off Media Selection switch Power Zoom buttons STILL button Set the POWER switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Card Playback 1 Make sure that the recorded card is inserted. 2 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the POWER switch to VCR. 5 If the image you want to play back does not appear, touch [H] or [J] to scroll through the thumbnail images.
Quick Operation Guide 6 Dual Recording The Dual Recording function makes it possible to record motion images on a tape and still images on a card. Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape. • Press the REC START/STOP button again to pause recording. Media Selection switch Power Zoom buttons REC 2 / 98 NORMAL STILL button AU T O Press the STILL button to record a still image of the subject on a card.
About Your Camcorder DV Technology 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 analogue formats. DV and conventional video cassette tapes 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.
Supplied Accessories Intelligent battery pack BT-LS222 AC adapter/ battery charger Power cord DC cable CR2025 type lithium battery Infrared remote control AA battery for remote control × 2 Audio/video/S-video cable Windscreen Lens hood PixLab Video Capture Software (Lite version) PC connecting cable Detachable LCD cable Shoulder strap E vii Zoom microphone 8 MB MultiMediaCard
Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221 Extended-life battery pack BT-L441 IR & Flash Light VR-3VIF Mini DV cassette VR-DVM60N P Standard-life intelligent Extended-life intelligent battery pack battery pack BT-LS222 BT-LS442A PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit VR-PKU10E Soft case VR-33SC Note: • Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.
Precautions Precautions on Handling the Camcorder • When the camcorder is not in use, make sure to turn off the power, remove the cassette and card, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens, the viewfinder eyepiece, or the LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Be particularly careful when recording outside.
• 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. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly.
Precautions Dirty Video Heads Using the camcorder when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all. If the video heads become clogged, the indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the POWER switch to VCR. Lock button • The video head cleaning screen appears.
Contents Summary of Operations Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................ 28 Using the Controls ................................................ 29 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 30 Using the Menu Screen ........................................ 31 Digital Still Camera Features Playback Tape Playback ....................................................... 25 Volume Control ...................................................... 26 Video Search ................
Contents • Be sure to read “Summary of Operations” on pages 28 to 31 before performing the operations described in the following chapters. Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 32 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ......... 33 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 34 Setting the Digital Zoom ........................................ 35 Gamma Brightness Compensation ....................... 36 Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) .....
Digital Still Camera Features Picture/Backlight Adjustments ............................ 102 World Clock ......................................................... 103 Selecting Summer Time ...................................... 105 Setting the Confirmation Sound .......................... 105 Useful Information ............................................... 106 Demonstration Mode ........................................... 112 Before Requesting Service .................................
Operation References Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Power Zoom W (Wide angle) / T (Telephoto) control buttons [p. 23] / VOLume control buttons [p. 26] Accessory shoe [pp. 69, 90] Manual Focus ring [p. 68] FOCUS switch [pp. 67, 68] CONTROL dial [p. 29] Zoom lens EarPHONES jack [p. 50] Infrared light transmitter [p. 37] Infrared remote sensor [p. 48] Stereo microphone [p.
Operation References Left view Manual Selection switch [pp. 59 – 66] DISPLAY ON/OFF button [p. 29] Viewfinder [p. 20] LCD monitor [p. 21] Dioptre adjustment dial [p. 20] Power source UNLOCK release [pp. 12, 13] LCD monitor OPEN release [p. 21] Power source connection panel [pp. 12, 13] Shoulder strap loop [p. 19] POWER ON/OFF switch [p. 57] LCD monitor UNLOCK release [p.
Operation References Operation References Right view SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 37] IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 37] White Balance (W/B) button [p. 60] Media Selection switch (DUAL/TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p. 28] Terminal cover [p. 27] DV terminal [p. 78] STILL button [pp. 40 – 42, 55, 71, 87] POWER switch (CAMERA/VCR selection switch) [pp. 28, 29] RECord START/STOP button [pp. 22, 40, 78] Audio/Video=S-video (AV=S) terminal [pp. 27, 77, 84] PC COMMUNICATION jack [p. 82] Speaker [p.
Operation References Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the camcorder’s features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. —See page 33 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. —See page 35 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. —See page 36 (Gamma Brightness Compensation), page 61 (Manual Exposure) or page 62 (Manual Gain) • To record a nocturnal animal at night.
Operation References Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA/DUAL-CAMERA mode p. 22 p. 40 pp. 22, 68 2 / 98 * NORMAL * MANUA L S E T P I C . EFFECT DIS R E T URN p. 43 p. 34 p. 40 SET AU T O RE TURN p. 41 p. 42 p. 35 p. 32 p. 45 p. 85 CAME RA S E T PHOT O SNAP MULT I F RAME DG T L Z OOM T AP E SP E E D 16 : 9 RE T URN p. 30 RE C MODE * 1 / 2 D I SP D I SP F ADE p. 44 GAMMA EFF . p.
Operation References TAPE-VCR mode 1 / 3 D I SP p. 25 REW PL AY / ST I L L pp. 25, 26, 78 p. 52 p. 72 p. 53 p. 55 P L AYBAC K S E T P I C . EFFECT C A P T UR E P B Z OOM MULT I F RAME R E T URN p. 25 pp. 25, 78 FF S T OP 6 0min 1/3 SET p. 47 p. 105 p. 51 p. 51 p. 76 OT H E RS REMOT E SOUND T I ME C ODE T C OU T I NDE X SRC H RE T URN p. 30 p. 30 2 / 3 D I SP RE TURN PB Z OOM p. 53 GAMMA PB p. 54 AUD I O DU B p. 80 SET p. 24 RE TURN p. 102 p. 102 p. 102 p.
Operation References Operation References CARD-CAMERA mode p. 87 C ARD 3 / 21 NORMA L [ 1280 ] p. 87 p. 85 p. 86 p. 68 p. 85 p. 86 p. 88 p. 90 C AME RA S E T RE C MODE I MAGE S I Z E GU I D E F RM F L A SH RE T URN AU T O SET p. 91 p. 105 p. 87 OT H E R S F ORMA T SOUND ME D I A D I S P RE T URN p. 30 1 / 1 D I SP RE TURN p. 30 GAMMA EFF . p. 36 SE L F T I MER p. 89 C ARD 3 / 21 NORMA L [ 1280 ] SET RE TURN p. 102 p. 102 p. 102 p.
Operation References CARD-VCR mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 p. 92 P L AY BA C K NORMA L PRO TECT p. 92 p. 96 100 - 0006 P AGE 1 / 1 DE L PR I NT ORD ER SET p. 97 RE TURN p. 47 p. 105 OT H E RS REMOT E SOUND RE T URN p. 99 6 p. 52 p. 93 p. 94 p. 53 P L A Y BA CK S E T P I C . EFFECT S L I D E SHOW SL I DE E F F . P B Z OOM RE T URN p. 92 MUL T I SCRN SET RE TURN p. 102 p. 102 p. 102 p. 102 L CD / V F S E T B AC K L I GH T L C D BR I GH T L CD CO LOUR V F BR I GH T RE T URN p.
Operation References Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the first 3 seconds Displayed after 3 seconds I NSE R T A C AS S E T T E . Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 14). E J E C T T HE CAS SE T T E . E J E C T THE CAS SE T T E . The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 14). CASSE T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E.
Description of warning Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. Check how the card is inserted (see page 15). (Displayed throughout) MEMORY CARD FUL L The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see pages 97 and 98) or replace the card with a new one (see page 15). NO DA T A ON MEMORY CARD The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Preparation Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. Note: • Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up.
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 4 1 Preparation Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Lower the viewfinder (1), and push it in completely (2). 2 Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF. Removing the Battery Pack POWER switch 2 Pull out the viewfinder completely (1), and then lift it up (2). 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Attaching the Battery Pack”. 2 Press and hold the power source UNLOCK release in the direction of the arrow (1), then slide the battery pack up and take it out (2).
Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger, power cord and DC cable. 5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up, and the camcorder is supplied with power.
5 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette 1 Supply power to the camcorder. 2 Hold the camcorder as shown in the figure, slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely. Preparation Inserting a Cassette Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. • The cassette holder extends and opens automatically.
Preparation Preparation Inserting and Removing a Card This camcorder accepts an SD Memory Card (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (supplied) for storage of still images. Removing a Card 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting a Card”. 2 Push the centre of the card edge in to release the card. 3 Pull the card straight out. Inserting a Card 1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF.
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 4 Insert the lithium battery holder back into the compartment. 5 Close the card slot cover. 1 Preparation The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the card slot cover release in the direction of the arrow to open the card slot cover. Note: • It is recommended to immediately set the date and time after inserting a lithium battery. Not setting the date and time causes extra wear of the lithium battery.
Preparation Preparation Setting the Area, Date and Time 3 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Hong Kong. Notes: • Before performing the procedure below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 16). • If you are in an area that observes summer time, set the time to the standard time. You can then correct it for summer time by performing the procedure on page 105.
8 Touch [K] or [L] to select “SETTING”, and then touch [SET]. 1 . 1 . 2 0 01 0 : 00 SET 9 Touch [K] or [L] until the desired number appears for the day, and then touch [SET]. SE T T I NG 10 RE TURN 2 . 1 . 2001 0 : 00 Touch [RETURN] until the menu screen turns off. Notes: • Providing the date and time have been internally set, they will always be recorded on the tape or card, and you can choose to display them or not (see page 50).
Preparation 3 1 4–6 To attach the other end of the strap to Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap Open the hand strap flap (1) and the grip strap (2). Draw the strap in the direction of the arrow to secure. the loop on the left side of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, and perform the same procedure.
Using the Viewfinder Lower the viewfinder (1), and push it in completely (2). Preparation You can record the subject through the electronic LCD colour viewfinder. You can also watch video playback through the viewfinder. Closing the viewfinder 1 2 Viewfinder Cautions: • Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. POWER switch 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.
Preparation Preparation Using the LCD Monitor • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen 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. You can also use the LCD monitor to perform convenient touchscreen operations. POWER switch 3 • A picture is displayed Lock button on the LCD monitor.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 11 through 21 to prepare your camcorder for recording. PAUSE Media Selection switch Basic Operations To turn the power off POWER switch REC START/STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with a stable posture while steadying your camcorder to prevent the image from shaking. Basic Operations Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.
Remaining Tape Time Display Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA In TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. AU T O 3 0min 6 0 min Remaining tape time indicator Notes: • If the battery pack or DC cable are removed from the camcorder and then reattached while the camcorder has a cassette in it, the remaining tape time indicator will not be displayed.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback Playback 6 Tape Playback Touch [PLAY/STILL] to begin playback. • The indicators on the playback operation on-screen buttons change to symbols after playback begins. Available mode: TAPE-VCR The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker.
Volume Control Video Search Available mode: TAPE-VCR Available mode: TAPE-VCR When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode, you can adjust the volume level of the playback sound. The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. 1 1 During tape playback, touch [x] (Forward Search) or [z] (Reverse Search). • The playback picture fast forwards or reverses. 2 Basic Operations Press the VOL. = or - button to increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.
Basic Operations Playback Watching the Playback on a TV 3 • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.) Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Basic Operations You can also connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback.
Summary of Operations Useful Features Selecting the Camcorder Mode Media Selection switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tape and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on a card. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operations. POWER switch TAPE-VCR mode — For playing back motion and still images on a tape. motion and still images recorded on a tape.
Summary of Operations Summary of Operations Using the Controls DISPLAY ON/OFF button The DISPLAY ON/OFF button is used to turn the mode screens and on-screen indicators off. You can turn the on-screen indicators back on by pressing the DISPLAY ON/ OFF button again. Note: • The warning indicators and some other indicators cannot be deliberately turned off. CONTROL dial DISPLAY ON/OFF button The CONTROL dial is used to adjust the settings on the menu screen.
Using the Mode Screens 4 You can use the mode screens to select various functions. Follow the procedure below to display the mode screen with the on-screen button for the desired function. Touch the page indicator until the desired mode screen appears. Example Page indicator 1 / 2 D I SP F ADE 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 21). 2 Set the camcorder to the desired camcorder mode (see page 28). GAMMA EFF .
Summary of Operations Summary of Operations 6 Using the Menu Screen • The available settings for the selected menu item are displayed. The menu screen can be used to adjust the various settings of the camcorder. 1 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select the desired menu item, and then touch [SET]. Example Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 21).
Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA 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 In TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, display the menu screen (see page 31). 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “W”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “TAPE SPEED”, and then touch [SET].
Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select “12bit” and then touch [SET] in step 3 above. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.
3 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Touch [K] or [L] to select “OFF”, and then touch [SET]. DIS Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA 4 The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in closeup shots. DIS indicator OF F Touch [RETURN] until the menu screen turns off. • The indicator is turned off.
Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom • The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA You can select from among three different zoom ranges in TAPE-CAMERA and DUALCAMERA modes: 1–10× (optical zoom), 10– 40× (digital zoom), or 10–200× (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.
Gamma Brightness Compensation Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When the subject is backlit or when recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the image. Recording a backlit subject 1 Display the [1/2] screen in TAPECAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, or the [1/1] screen in CARD-CAMERA mode (see page 30).
Useful Features Camera Recording Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) To obtain a brighter picture Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • “SUPER CAT’S EYE” changes to “IR LIGHT 1”, and the camcorder emits infrared light from the transmitter. • The picture becomes monochrome. • Each time you press the IR LIGHT button, the IR light mode changes as shown below. Setting the IR LIGHT number higher allows recording in darker locations.
Using the IR Light (Optional Accessory) Using the IR light function of the optional IR & Flash Light allows you to record more brightly illuminated images in dark locations. • It is possible to set the IR light mode for the optional IR Light by pressing the IR LIGHT button on the camcorder. • When the camcorder is in TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, the IR light mode for the optional IR Light cycles through “IR LIGHT 1”, “IR LIGHT 2”, and “IR LIGHT 3”. In CARD-CAMERA mode, only “IR LIGHT 1” is available.
Useful Features Camera Recording 4 Edit Search Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA The edit search function lets you search, without switching to TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. 1 2 In TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, display the [2/2] screen (see page 30). In Recording Standby mode, touch [SRCH] to display the SEARCH screen.
4 Dual Recording Available mode: DUAL-CAMERA By setting the camcorder to DUAL-CAMERA mode, you can record motion images on a tape and still images on a card without operating the Media Selection switch. Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording motion images of the subject on a tape. • Operate the camcorder just as you ordinarily would when recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode.
Useful Features Camera Recording Using Still Recording Still Recording on Tape Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA You can record still images of subjects with normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two still recording modes. STILL button REC START/STOP button Still Recording mode options PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. STILL: A continuous still image is recorded. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode.
Multiple Strobe Recording 4 Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The multiple strobe recording function allows you to record a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you want to check your form in sports such as tennis or golf. Touch [K] or [L] to select “MULTI FRAME”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “9” (9-frame picture) or “16” (16-frame picture), and then touch [SET].
Useful Features Camera Recording 4 Digital Picture Effects • The subject is displayed with the selected digital picture effect. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Digital picture effect options B/W: The picture is recorded in black-andwhite. SEPIA: The picture is recorded in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph.
4 Fade In and Fade Out Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. • The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode. The 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 for indicating a dramatic change in scenery.
Useful Features Camera Recording Wide Screen (16:9) Macro Shots Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9.
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. • The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 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.
Useful Features Useful Features Playback Playback Using the Infrared Remote Control Available modes: all modes Use the supplied infrared 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 VCR. Turning on the Infrared Remote Control Mode Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR 1 In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, display the menu screen (see page 31).
Control Buttons on the Infrared Remote Control TAPE REC START/STOP button [pp. 22, 40] ZOOM T/W buttons [pp. 23, 54] CARD REC button [pp. 40, 87] VOL. =/- buttons [p. 26] REW button [pp. 25, 26] PLAY button [p. 25] PAUSE/STILL button [p. 26] FF button [pp. 25, 26] STOP button [p. 25] SLOW button [p. 49] Playback Direction buttons [p. 49] Shift buttons [p.
Useful Features Playback Tape Playback Functions with the Infrared Remote Control Note: • To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes. Frame Advance Available mode: TAPE-VCR These tape playback functions can be operated using the supplied infrared remote control. (See pages 47 and 48 for the use of the infrared remote control.) The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame.
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Using Earphones (Commercially Available) Available modes: all modes Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA 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. 1 Display the menu screen (see page 31). 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “Y”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “DISPLAY”, and then touch [SET].
Useful Features Playback 4 Using the Time Code • The time code is displayed. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/25 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 to check the elapsed time when playing back from tape or recording on tape.
Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Select “OFF” and then touch [SET] in step 3 above. These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Picture effect options B/W: The picture is displayed in black-andwhite. SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph. Notes: • Picture Effect Playback has no effect during still playback.
Useful Features Playback 2 Playback Zoom Touch [PB ZOOM] to display the playback zoom screen. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Playback zoom indicator The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size. 2/3 DI PB ZOOM GAMMA PB Selecting the Zoom Magnification 1 In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, display the menu screen (see page 31). 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “ I ” (in TAPE-VCR mode) or “O” (in CARDVCR mode), and then touch [SET].
Operating Playback Zoom with the Infrared Remote Control It is possible to shift the magnified picture in Playback Zoom mode by using the infrared remote control. (See pages 47 and 48 for the use of the infrared remote control.) ZOOM buttons Gamma Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The gamma playback function improves the tape playback picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected.
Useful Features Playback 5 Multiple Strobe Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR The multiple strobe playback function can be used to capture the action of a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you want to check your form in sports such as tennis or golf. 1 2 Press the STILL button at the point where you want to begin the multiple strobe playback. • A multi-frame picture of the image is displayed.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Using the LCD MonitorRemote Control 5 Available modes: all modes The built-in LCD monitor can be detached from the camcorder and used as a remote control. It is possible to steady the camcorder (e.g. attach it to a tripod) and perform various operations from a distance while checking the operations on the LCD monitor-remote control screen. Align the shape of the connector with the terminal on the LCD monitor and insert the connector until it locks into place.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Operating the LCD Monitor-Remote Control 1 Supply power to the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch on the camcorder to TAPE, DUAL, or CARD. 3 Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to CAMERA or VCR. 4 To change the camcorder mode 1 • The MODE SELECT screen is displayed.
On-screen Control Buttons on the LCD Monitor-Remote Control TAPE-VCR mode 1 / 3 D I SP See the reference pages for the details of operation. TAPE-CAMERA/DUAL-CAMERA mode p. 40 p. 25 pp. 25, 26 REW PL AY / ST I L L p. 25 FF p. 25 S T OP p. 53 PB Z OOM p. 54 GAMMA PB p. 80 AUD I O DU B 6 0min 1 / 3 D I SP p. 22 RE C ST ART RE C ST ART * pp. 41, 42 ST I LL CARD RE C * p. 40 AU T O 3 0 min 2 / 98* NORMAL* 6 0min 2 / 3 D I SP 6 0 min 2 / 3 D I SP p. 44 F AD E p. 36 GAMMA EFF .
Advanced Features Camera Recording Adjusting the White Balance Selecting OUTDOOR/INDOOR White Balance mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 1 The colour of the image tends to look different from that of the actual subject, depending on the type of lighting source. Select a White Balance mode option to record a picture in colours as natural as possible. Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA, or CARD-CAMERA mode.
Locking the white balance Manually adjusting the white balance 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting OUTDOOR/INDOOR White Balance mode”. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting OUTDOOR/INDOOR White Balance mode”. 2 Aim the lens at a white object. 2 Touch [MANUAL] to display the WHITE BAL. adjustment screen. • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. 3 WH I T E BA L . Press the W/B button to set the white balance lock. • “LOCK” flashes during the locking procedure.
Advanced Features Camera Recording 4 Manual Exposure Touch [MANUAL] to display the EXPOSURE adjustment screen. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to record a clear image.
4 Manual Gain Touch [MANUAL] to display the BRIGHTER adjustment screen. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed Manual Selection switch Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The shutter speed of the camcorder is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture.
5 Touch [K] or [L] to select the desired shutter speed. • The number shown is the selected shutter speed. • In TAPE-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, the adjustment range is 17 steps from 1/25 sec. (“25”) (slowest shutter speed) to 1/10,000 sec. (“10000”) (fastest shutter speed). • In CARD-CAMERA mode, the adjustment range is 9 steps from 1/25 sec. (“25”) (slowest shutter speed) to 1/500 sec. (“500”) (fastest shutter speed). SHU T . SP E E D SHUT.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Programme AE) Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA, or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, set the Manual Selection switch to MANUAL to display the MANUAL screen. 3 Touch [SCENE MENU] to display the SCENE MENU selection screen.
Selecting the SHUT.SPEED scene setting 1 Selecting the EXPOSURE scene setting 1 After performing step 3 on the previous page, touch [SHUT.SPEED] to display the SCENE MENU shutter speed adjustment screen. After performing step 3 on the previous page, touch [EXPOSURE] to display the SCENE MENU exposure adjustment screen. SC E N E ME NU SC E N E ME NU OF F OF F SP OR T SHU T . SP E ED SUNL I GH T E XP OSUR E SP OR T SHU T .
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Power Zoom buttons Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Manual Focus ring 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. FOCUS switch Subject is too dark. Lack of contrast, e.g. snow scene. Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright. Subject has horizontal stripes. Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window.
4 Rotate the Manual Focus ring to focus on the subject. indicator is displayed, the • When the focus will be at infinity. You cannot focus any closer when the indicator is displayed. Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA To easily record good-quality images, perform camera shooting in Full Auto mode. If “AUTO” is not displayed on the screen, the camcorder is in Manual mode.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Using the Zoom Microphone Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA With the supplied zoom microphone, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens to produce the optimum sound. You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance. Mounting the Zoom Microphone 1 Hold the zoom microphone as shown in the figure, and mount it to the accessory shoe by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.
Windbreak Dialogue Recording Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording. When you want to record from a distance at a lecture, workshop, or other such occasion, the speaker’s voice may blend in with ambient sounds. You can use the Dialogue Recording function to pick up the speaker’s voice more distinctly.
Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Dubbing Images from a Tape to a Card 4 • The O indicator flashes red while the still image is being recorded. Available mode: TAPE-VCR It is possible to make a still image from your favourite frame of a motion video recorded on the tape and dub that image on the card. It is also possible to automatically dub still images recorded on the tape to the card (Auto Capture).
6 Auto Capture • Fast forward search and still playback of the tape are repeatedly performed, and still images recorded on the tape are copied onto the card in order. Use of the auto capture function allows still images of 30 seconds or longer as recorded on a tape to be automatically dubbed on the card. 1 2 3 4 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder. S T OP Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and then rewind the tape to the beginning.
Advanced Features Playback Tape Playback Using the Indices Available mode: TAPE-VCR 5 Touch [AUTO]. • Fast forward search and still playback of the tape are repeatedly performed, and the initial parts of the scenes are recorded on the card in order. The initial parts of each recording on a tape can be automatically recorded on the card to make an index list. It is also possible to manually add the desired scene to the index list.
To add the index of the desired scene 6 Touch [SET] at the point where the desired scene appears. 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and the card with the indices for the cassette in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and then touch [1/3] until the [3/3] screen appears. 3 Touch [INDEX] to display the INDEX screen. MANUA L I ND E X 4 Touch [MANUAL] to display the MANUAL INDEX screen. PL AY / ST I L L • The image of the scene is recorded on the card as an index.
Advanced Features Playback 3 To delete a particular index, touch the desired index (1), and then touch [DEL] (2). 1 2 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and the card with the indices for the cassette in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and then touch [1/3] until the [3/3] screen appears. 3 Touch [INDEX] to display the INDEX screen.
Looking Up the Indices Contained on a Card 5 • To set the index enclosed by the selection frame, you only need to touch the index once. • The indices for the selected tape are displayed. You can use this feature to find out whether indices for the tape that you want to play back are recorded on a card. 1 2 In TAPE-VCR mode, display the menu screen (see page 31). Touch [K] or [L] to select “R”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “INDEX SRCH”, and then touch [SET].
Advanced Features Playback Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Available mode: TAPE-VCR 1 Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code readings at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 51). Then, rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep. 2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR.
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) To Record from Video Equipment 1 Insert a Mini DV cassette, and then set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode. 2 Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder. Available mode: TAPE-VCR This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a DV cable (commercially available). A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio.
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can add narration to a tape recorded with this camcorder by using the built-in stereo microphone, while preserving the original audio and video recording. Audio Recording In normal 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 16-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels.
Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Note: • Use a Mini DV cassette recorded in SP mode. Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP mode recordings. Touch [STOP]. 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. To quit audio dubbing Touch [RETURN]. The AUDIO DUB screen turns off and playback stops. If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes 2 Touch [g] (Play/Still) on the [1/3] screen to pause playback.
Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can select any of the following audio playback modes to listen to the dubbed audio. 3 Touch [AUDIO] to select the desired audio playback mode. • Each time you touch [AUDIO], the audio playback mode indicator changes as shown.
Transferring Still Images to Your Computer It is possible to transfer still images or still playback images from the camcorder to a personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software and PC connecting cable. Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Turn off the camcorder and computer. 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer as shown below.
Advanced Features Playback Using the PDF Software Manual 6 The PDF manual for the Video Capture Software is included in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the PDF manual for detailed information on the use of the Video Capture Software. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Acrobat Reader. 7 Restart the computer. Note: • For the latest product information concerning the Video Capture Software, be sure to read the “Readme” text file located in the “Readme” folder on the supplied CD-ROM.
Transferring Motion Images to Your Computer It is possible to use the optional VR-PKU10E PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit to transfer motion images with audio from the camcorder to a personal computer via a USB port. To USB port USB capture cable* To audio input terminal Audio conversion cable* Match the connectors of the same colour.
Digital StillStill Camera Features Features Digital Camera Camera Recording Camera Recording Selecting the Picture Quality and Image Size 1 In CARD-CAMERA or DUAL-CAMERA mode, display the menu screen (see page 31). The picture quality of still images recorded on a card and the number of recordable images depend on the combination of the picture quality and image size settings. Select the appropriate settings to match the purpose of recording. 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “W”, and then touch [SET].
4 Selecting the Image Size Available mode: CARD-CAMERA Still images recorded on a card are made up of pixels. You can select the number of pixels in still images. Larger numbers of pixels provide greater image detail, but also use more card memory. Image size options • The selected image size indicator is displayed. 1 / 1 D I SP RE TURN GAMMA EFF . C ARD 3 / 21 NORMA L [ 1280 ] SE L F - Image size indicator 1280 x 960 (1280): Images are recorded in 1280 × 960 pixels.
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording 5 Card Recording Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the subject as you desire. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the card. Note: In CARD-CAMERA mode, the zoom will give magnification of 1–7×. Media Selection switch Power Zoom buttons 6 STILL button Press the STILL button to record a still image of the subject.
4 Recording with the Guide Frame Touch [RETURN] until the menu screen turns off. • The selected guide frame is displayed. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA 1 / 1 D I SP When your subject is a person, displaying guide frames on the screen will give you a gauge for deciding on the size of the subject’s image. CLOSE-UP: Displays a guide frame for recording a person’s face in close-up. PORTRAIT: Displays a guide frame for recording an upper-body view of a person.
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self-timer Available mode: CARD-CAMERA The self-timer function allows you to record images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to record an image of you and your friends together. 1 3 Frame the subject, and then press the STILL button to set the timer. • The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down.
Using the Flash Light (Optional Accessory) Selecting Flash Mode Available mode: CARD-CAMERA AUTO: Flash automatically fires in dark locations (when “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen) each time you press the STILL button. ON: Flash fires every time you press the STILL button. Using the flash function of the optional IR & Flash Light enables you to record good-quality still images even in dark locations.
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording 4 Formatting a Card Touch [SET] to display the FORMAT screen. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA SET In order to use a commercially available card with this camcorder, formatting is necessary before its first use. You also need to format a card when one of the following warning indicators appears, in order to use the card with the camcorder.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Card Playback • If the image you want to play back does not appear, touch [H] or [J] to scroll through the thumbnail images. Available mode: CARD-VCR 4 It is possible to play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. 5 P L A Y BA C K NORMA L Media Selection switch PRO TECT 4 6 100 - 0006 P A GE 1 / 2 DE L PR I NT ORD ER Touch the desired image to select, and then touch the image again to set.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback 4 Slide Show Playback • Beginning from the image selected in step 1, the recorded images will be displayed in full-screen one after another in order of recording. Available mode: CARD-VCR It is possible to automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a card. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card. 1 Touch [SET] to begin slide show playback.
Using Slide Show Effects 1 Slide show effects can be used to create interesting scene transitions between still images during Slide Show Playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “O”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “SLIDE EFF.”, and then touch [SET]. Slide show effect options P L A Y B A CK S E T P I C . EFFECT S L I D E SHOW SL I DE E F F .
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Dubbing Images from a Card to a Tape 6 Press the REC START/STOP button. • The camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Available mode: CARD-VCR Use the procedure below to select still images recorded on a card and dub them to a tape. 1 Insert the recorded card and a Mini DV cassette in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and then cue to the location on the tape to be dubbed. 3 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.
4 Delete-protection Available mode: CARD-VCR • To set the protection for the image enclosed by the selection frame, you only need to touch the image once. indicator appears. • The It is possible to prevent your important images recorded on the card from being accidentally erased by using the delete-protection function. 1 2 3 4 5 6 P L A Y BA C K NORMA L Touch [PROTECT] on the thumbnail screen to display the PROTECT screen.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback 4 Deleting Stored Images Touch the image to be deleted (1), and then touch [DEL] (2). Available mode: CARD-VCR 1 You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images. 2 3 1 4 Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. 5 6 100 - 0003 P A GE 1 / 1 DE L RE TURN DE L E T E NORMA L DE L ALL 2 Deleting a Particular Image 1 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.
Deleting All Stored Images Note: • If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 96), and then perform the procedure below. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Deleting a Particular Image”. 2 Touch [DEL ALL]. Notes: • The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 96).
Digital Still Camera Features Playback 3 Print Order Touch [SELECT]. PR I NT NORMA L Available mode: CARD-VCR 100 - 0006 P A GE 1 / 1 RE SE L E C T T URN NON E The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. About DPOF DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. This format defines print information such as the specified number of pages to be printed.
To cancel the print order for an image 1 Touch the image for which you want to cancel the print order in step 5 above. 2 Touch [d] to select “0”. • The P 4 Touch [ALL]. • DPOF information for single printouts is assigned to all the images on the card. indicator disappears.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Directly Transferring the Data on a Card to a Computer Using a PC Card Adapter (Commercially Available) Using a commercially available PC card adapter for each card type, it is possible to transfer still images directly from a card to a personal computer. Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a card as shown below.
Appendix 5 Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the LCD monitor backlight Available modes: all modes If the picture on the screen is difficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the screen picture settings. 1 Display the menu screen (see page 31). 2 Touch [K] or [L] to select “T”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “BACKLIGHT”, and then touch [SET]. Adjusting the screen picture 1 Display the menu screen (see page 31).
Appendix 2 World Clock Touch [K] or [L] to select “Y”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “AREA”, and then touch [SET]. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA C L OCK S E T D I SP LAY ARE A SUMR T I ME S E T T I NG 1 2H / 24H RE T URN The world clock function allows you to easily adjust the clock to the local time when you use the camcorder while travelling anywhere around the world.
Area Table Area number Countries or areas* Area name LONDON England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) 2 PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia 3 CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey 4 MOSCOW Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow) 5 DUBAI United Arab Emirates 6 KARACHI Maldives, Pakistan 7 DACCA Bangladesh, India, Myanmar 8 BANGKOK Cambodia, Indonesia (Jak
Appendix Selecting Summer Time Setting the Confirmation Sound Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Available modes: all modes Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to summer time. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA, or CARD-CAMERA mode, display the menu screen (see page 31). Confirmation sound setting options MENU AU T O 3 0min 2 2 . 6 . 2002 10 : 30 6 0min Touch [K] or [L] to select “Y”, and then touch [SET].
Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus. Lighting 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. Brightness (Lux) Situation (Lux) Blue sky 100,000 ○ Position the subject in the centre.
Appendix 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. Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with mark. the • This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or play back this memory. • To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.
MultiMediaCard Watch out for static electricity Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard may cause damage to the card or images on the card. Follow the instructions below to correctly use the MultiMediaCard. • Do not let dirt or other foreign matter accumulate on the card contacts, or touch them with your fingers, or rub or scrape them. Static electricity may damage (erase) data on the card. Clean the card by wiping it gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Appendix SD Memory Card (Commercially Available) Precautions on handling SD Memory Cards • After removing the card from the camcorder, be sure to immediately store it in the card case. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend, drop, or allow the card to become wet. • Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metallic objects. • Do not peel off the label from the card. • Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card.
Storage • Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. • Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown. Battery pack Label CHARGE Cover Window When storing a battery pack that is not fully charged, put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing can be seen through the window.
Appendix AC Adapter/Battery Charger Using Your Camcorder Abroad • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vibration. • Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight. • Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or extremely hot places.
Demonstration Mode Cancelling Demo Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA 1 During the demonstration, touch any point on the LCD screen to pause the demonstration. Touch any point on the LCD screen again to display the [1/2] screen. 2 Touch [1/2] to display the [2/2] screen, and then touch [MENU] to display the menu screen. 3 Touch [K] or [L] to select “R”, and then touch [SET]. Touch [K] or [L] to select “DEMO MODE”, and then touch [SET].
Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom E VCR mode Appendix CAMERA mode Power No power. 113 Possible cause Suggested solution Power source is not properly connected. Connect power source properly (pp. 12, 13). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 11). Dew in camcorder. Wait until dew dries (p. x). Safety function is in effect.
CARD mode VCR mode Symptom Possible cause Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of tape. or fast forward tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. 25). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service, or use a commercially available video head cleaning tape (p. xi). Old or worn tape. Use a new cassette. Image is delete-protected. Cancel the protection setting (p. 96). Cannot delete image on card. Cannot format card. Cassette will not eject.
Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Viewfinder: Monitor: Microphone: Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Video Output Level: Audio Output Level: Speaker Output: Still Image Compression System/ Recording Format: Still Image Recording Medium: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Temperature: Dimensions (approx.
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