SVENSKA VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-NZ8S VL-NZ10S ENGLISH BRUKSANVISNING OPERATION MANUAL
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/ EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/ EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr.
Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vii. OPERATION MANUAL WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ENGLISH CAUTION To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. ENGLISH This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter/battery charger or battery pack.
Quick Operation Guide 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Charging the Battery Pack 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place (2). 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. AC power socket POWER indicator To power outlet • The POWER indicator lights up.
Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Inserting a Card 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Slide the card slot cover release and open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert a commercially available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.
Quick Operation Guide REC START/STOP button Power Zoom control/Volume control STILL button Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side. Power Zoom control Operation button MULTI button Media Selection switch Power switch Easy Camera Recording on Tape 1 2 3 Tape Playback 1 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR.
Card Recording 1 2 3 Card Playback Insert a card into the camcorder. Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 1 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail format. • The picture from the lens is now displayed.
Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L225 AC adapter/ battery charger Power cord DC cable Audio/video/S-video cable Lens cap 2 for VL-NZ10 * 1 for VL-NZ8 Remote control RRMCG0104TASA CR2025 type lithium battery For VL-NZ8 For VL-NZ10 Lens hood Hand strap * y Tripod adapter * * * 8 MB MultiMediaCard CDSKA0063TA01 PixLab Video Capture Software (Lite Version) CDSKA0059TA01 PC connecting cable QCNW-1914TAZZ Zoom microphone RMICC0107TAZZ DV cable Earphones connecting cable Grip handle
Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L225 Extended-life battery pack BT-L445 vi
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 the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface.
Dew Formation • 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 forms, recording and playback may not function properly.
Precautions Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), Striped noise Mosaic noise • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) • playback pictures do not move. • during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.
Operation References Part Names ............................................................... Quick Reference List ................................................. On-screen Display Index .......................................... Warning Indicators .................................................... Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ...........
Contents Useful Features Quick Return ............................................................ 33 Edit Search ............................................................... 33 Fade In and Fade Out .............................................. 34 Still Recording ......................................................... 35 Recording a Still Life ............................................... 36 Wide Screen (16:9) ..................................................
Operation References Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording ....................................................... 67 Selecting the Picture Quality ................................... 68 Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 69 Formatting a Card ................................................... 70 Preparation Appendix Basic Operations Playback Card Playback ........................................................ 71 Delete Protection ...............
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 Accessory shoe [p. 29] Stereo microphone Zoom lens Cassette holder [p. 12] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 14] Cassette compartment door [p. 12] Cassette compartment door release [p.
Operation References Rear view PC connection jack [p. 65] DV terminal [p. 61] AVLS terminal [pp. 25, 60] Media Selection switch (TAPE/ CARD selection switch) [p. 19] Operation button EarPHONES jack [p. 23] Jack cover [pp.
Operation References Operation References Rear view LCD monitor RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 31, 32, 46] FADE button [p. 34] Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 24] STILL button [pp. 36, 47, 48, 67] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [p. 19] SET button [p. 26] Remote sensor [p. 42] Speaker MENU button [p. 26] DIS button [p. 37]/ MULTI button [p. 71] Card slot cover [p. 13] Bottom view Power source release [pp.
Operation References Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder’s features. • To record powerful close-up images. —See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. —See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure) • To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. —See page 33 (Quick Return) • To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.
Operation References Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA mode p. 37 p. 22 p. 20 p. 54 p. 22 AU T O 3 0 min MA N U A L S E T P I C. E F F E C T S C E N E ME NU FULL AUTO MA N. F O C U S WH I T E B A L . E X POSURE S HU T . S P E E D QK . R E T U RN R E T U RN C AME R A S E T PHO T O SNA P SNAP E F F . D G T L Z OOM T APE SPE ED R E C GU I D E 16 : 9 MO T I O N R E T U RN MA N U A L S E T P I C.
Operation References CARD-CAMERA mode p. 67 p. 22 CARD 10 / 94 NORMAL p. 67 p. 54 p.68 AU T O MA N U A L S E T P I C. E F F E C T S C E N E ME NU FULL AUTO MA N. F O C U S WH I T E B A L . E X POSURE S HU T . S P E E D R E T U RN MA N U A L S E T P I C. E F F E C T S C E N E ME NU F ULL AUTO MA N. F O C U S WH I T E B A L . E X POSURE S HU T . S P E E D R E T U RN p. 51 p. 52 p. 54 p. 53 p. 55 p. 56 p. 57 C AME R A S E T R E C MO D E S E L F T I ME R SNAP E F F .
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 NSER T A CASS E T TE. Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 12). E J E C T THE 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 12). CASSE T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E. P RO T E C T .
Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds Description of warning NO MEMORY CARD The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 13). MEMORY CARD FUL L The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 73) or replace the card with a new one (see page 13). NO DA T A ON MEMORY C ARD 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. Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in TAPE modes Note: • Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack. Battery pack Charging time Max. continuous recording time Max. continuous playback time 1 BT-L225 approx. 1hr. 20min. approx. 1hr. 30min. approx. 1hr. 30min. BT-L445 approx.
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Power switch Removing the Battery Pack Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder (1), then press the power source release (2). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out (3). Preparation 1 Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Preparation You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger 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 OFF.
Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Preparation 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.
Preparation Inserting and Removing a Card Preparation You can use an SD Memory Card (commercially available) or a MultiMediaCard (only supplied with VL-NZ10) for storing still images. Removing a Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card (1) and pull the card straight out (2) as shown below. Inserting a Card 1 2 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Slide the card slot cover release and open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory Battery 1 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 12). 2 A lithium battery is used to power the remote control unit.
Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display Changing the Language 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “LANGUAGE” (“SPRACHE” or “LANGUE”), then press the SET button. Preparation Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English, German or French as the on-screen display language.
Setting the Area, Date and Time 4 Press l or m until “2 PARIS” appears, then press the SET button. 2 PAR I S ARE A Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) in Paris. MENU button Power switch 5 CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY A RE A S UMR T I ME S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N SET button Operation button 6 Notes: • Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 14).
Preparation Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 1 After performing step 10 above, press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button. Preparation CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY A RE A S UMR T I ME S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N 2 Attach the hand strap or the shoulder strap to the strap loop as shown below. Strap loop 2 4H 1 2H Hand strap Press l or m to select “12H”, then press the SET button.
Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap or shoulder strap as shown below. Tips on Recording Positions 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. Preparation 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 Operations Basic Operations Camera CameraRecording Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode Power switch This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.
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 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording. PAUSE REC START/STOP button Power switch Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Media Selection switch 1 2 Remove the lens cap.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Auto Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 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 10K. The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects.
Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power Display Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Available modes: All modes When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen 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.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback Playback Tape Playback To stop playback Press l. 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. Media Selection switch Power switch To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
Volume Control Video Search Available mode: TAPE-VCR Available mode: TAPE-VCR When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode, push the Volume control to the L or + side to increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume. The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.
Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TV 3 Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR • 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 view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.) You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. Basic Operations 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder (see page 2).
Useful Features Using the Menu Screens 4 Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. Press l or m on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (Y), then press the SET button. Example C AME R A S E T PHO T O SNA P SNA P SNAP E F F . D G T L Z OOM T APE SPE ED R E C GU I D E 16 : 9 MO T I O N R E T U RN Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-CAMERA mode. Media Selection switch Power switch • You can press k, instead of the SET button.
Useful Features Useful features Camera CameraRecording Recording Displaying the Recording Guide Turning on the recording guide • The example screens shown are for TAPECAMERA mode. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 1 This function helps you decide on the size of the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recording guides. In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Setting the Digital Zoom The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can select three different zoom ranges: 1– 10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–300K (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 1–300K.
Useful features Camera Recording Using the Zoom Microphone (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA With the zoom microphone, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance. Removing the zoom microphone Turn the screw in the opposite direction than when mounting, then pull off the zoom microphone.
5 Press l or m to select the desired zoom microphone mode, then press the SET button. • The selected zoom microphone mode is displayed on the menu screen. Z OOM M I C 6 AUTO Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. When the zoom microphone is active, the zoom range indicator changes as shown below. Windbreak Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording.
Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The x indicator appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA GAMMA AU T O 3 0 min Note: • When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter. Useful Features GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally.
Gain-up To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The e indicator appears. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA GAMMA AU T O 3 0 min To cancel the gain-up function GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears. 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.
Useful features Camera Recording Quick Return Edit Search Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA 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 TAPE-CAMERA mode to TAPE-VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode.
2 Fade In and Fade Out Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA 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 in creating a dramatic change in scenery.
Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording Still Recording Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Types of Still Recording modes SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds. STILL: A continuous still image is recorded. Useful Features Selecting Still Recording mode 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button.
Using Still Recording TAPE-CAMERA mode 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode. 2 Select the still recording mode and effect. 3 In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button fully. • A still image of the subject is displayed. 4 Press the REC START/ STOP button. • The still image of the subject will be recorded. • In SNAP mode, the camcorder returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds.
Useful Features Camera Recording Wide Screen (16:9) Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Available mode: TAPE-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. Useful Features Normal screen In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Self Recording Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 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. 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.
Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA 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 mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button.
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode Turning off the On-screen Indicators Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Available modes: All modes This camcorder allows you to select between 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. You can turn the on-screen indicators on and off as you like. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Useful Features Camera Recording Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder. 1 Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter socket on the bottom of the camcorder, then rotate as shown below. Tripod adapter socket Attaching the Supplied Grip Handle Attach the supplied grip handle when you want to steady the camcorder with your right hand during recording.
Useful Features Playback Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to operate. Use the remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR.
Useful Features Playback Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can use the following playback functions with the remote control. (See page 42 for use of the remote control.) SLOW button PAUSE/STILL button Useful Features Advance/reverse buttons Reverse Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the j button.
Playback Zoom with the Remote Control • The example screens shown are for TAPEVCR mode. (Only supplied with VL-NZ10) 1 Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR During playback in TAPE-VCR or CARDVCR mode, press the ZOOM T button to zoom in. Playback zoom indicator The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote control. (See page 42 for use of the remote control.
Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Available modes: All modes 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. Useful Features • The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-CAMERA mode. 1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma Playback Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA1” and “GAMMA2” disappear. Available mode: TAPE-VCR Note: • Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. Useful Features During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
Useful Features Playback Multiple Strobe Playback Available mode: TAPE-VCR MENU button STILL button 6 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen, then begin playback. 7 Press the STILL button fully at the point where you want to begin the multiple strobe playback. • A multi-frame picture of the image is displayed. To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback SET button Press the STILL button fully again.
5 Copying an Image from Tape to Card Press the STILL button fully to copy the image to the card. • The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied. Available mode: TAPE-VCR CARD You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card. 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, then begin tape playback. 3 Select the frame number of the image (see page 47).
Useful Features Playback Playback Effects Available mode: TAPE-VCR Use Playback effects to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during playback. Types of Playback Effects Using Playback Effect 1 In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “PB EFFECT”, then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C.
Picture Effect Playback 4 Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. P I C. E F F E C T B W These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Types of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 4 above. Notes: • Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to a personal computer.
Advanced Advanced FeaturesFeatures Camera CameraRecording Recording Digital Picture Effects 4 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • The selected digital picture effect is displayed on the menu screen. These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Types of Digital Picture Effects Advanced Features B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph.
Scene Menu (Program AE) 4 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the SET button. • The selected scene setting is displayed on the menu screen. 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.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 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. Advanced Features Light reflects off the subject.
6 Press l or m to focus on the subject, then press the SET button. o: To focus on a more distant subject p: To focus on a closer subject FOCUS 7 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can set all manual settings, including manual focus, white balance, manual exposure and manual shutter speed, to Full Auto mode in one operation. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Adjusting White Balance Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Locking the White Balance The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Select a White Balance setting that matches the lighting conditions. 1 2 Select “LOCK” in step 4 above. Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white.
Manual Exposure 4 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Press l or m to select “MANUAL”, then press the SET button to display the exposure setting screen. The 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.
Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed 5 Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA • You can select 17 speeds from 1/25 sec. (“25”) (slowest shutter speed) to 1/ 10,000 sec. (“10000”) (fastest shutter speed). The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically selects 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. 1 Shutter speed S HUT .
Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light. Situation Recommended shutter speed • Recording sports action in bright daylight. • Recording in bright daylight at a ski resort. 1/10,000 sec. l 1/1,000 sec. • Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day. • Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking). 1/1,000 sec. l 1/250 sec.
Advanced Advanced FeaturesFeatures Playback Playback Using the Time Code 5 • The time code appears. Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA TC 0 : 0 5 : 3 5 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 as an accurate counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA modes.
Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 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. Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut.
Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) Available mode: TAPE-VCR This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using the supplied DV cable. The DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio. To Record from Video Equipment (VL-NZ10 only) 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. 2 Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder.
Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording In normal recording mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphone to record narration. 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. Press the SET button. To resume audio dubbing, press the SET button again. 2 3 Press m to pause playback. 4 Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. 5 Press l or m to select “AUDIO DUB”, then press the SET button. To cancel audio dubbing Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Available mode: TAPE-VCR 3 Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. 4 Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C. E F F E C T MULTI F RAME A U D I O DU B 1+2 AUD I O MO T I O N 1 2 PB E F F ECT R E T U RN You can select any of the following audio playback modes.
Advanced Features Playback Configuring Software for PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the Video Capture Software (only supplied with VL-NZ10). Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer 1 2 Turn off the camcorder and PC. Connect the camcorder as shown below.
Using the Software 6 For tips on how to use the Video Capture Software, refer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps below to open the PDF file containing the manual. Follow the instructions as they appear on the PC monitor until the installation is complete. 7 Restart the PC. Note: • For the latest product information, be sure to read the “Readme” text file located in the “Readme” folder of the Video Capture Software CD-ROM.
Digital Still Features Camera Features Digital Still Camera Card Recording Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode: CARD-CAMERA 6 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. 7 Press the STILL button half-way down to focus on the subject. • The camcorder automatically focuses on the subject. When it is set, you will hear a sound and see T mark, then the camcorder locks the focus.
1 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality setting. Select the appropriate setting to match your recording objectives. 3 Press l or m to select “REC MODE”, then press the SET button.
Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording 4 Recording with the Selftimer Press the STILL button fully to set the timer. • The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA Self-timer operating indicator The self-timer function allows you to record 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 In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
Formatting a Card 4 • To cancel formatting, press l or m to select “NO”, then press the SET button. Available mode: CARD-CAMERA OTHE RS OSD DE F AUL T F ORMA T S OU N D D E MO MOD E L ANG U AG E R E T U RN Before using a commercially available card with this camcorder, you must first have it formatted. Also, if any of the following warning indicators displays, you will need to format your card.
Digital Still Features Camera Features Digital Still Camera Playback Playback Card Playback Note: • Holding down j or k increases the speed of motion of the selection frame. Available mode: CARD-VCR 4 Press the MULTI button. • The selected image is displayed in fullscreen. You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.
5 Delete Protection Press the SET button to set delete protection. • The R indicator appears. Available mode: CARD-VCR Delete protection indicator You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. 1 2 3 1 In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 4 5 6 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select S, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “PROTECT”, then press the SET button.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Images Available mode: CARD-VCR 6 Press the SET button to set the image. 7 Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the SET button to delete the image. Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images. Note: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below.
Deleting All Stored Images 4 You can delete all stored images on a card in one operation. P L AY BACK SE T P I C. E F F E C T S L I D E S HOW O N E I MAG E DE L E T E A L L I MAG E S P RO T E C T R E T URN P R I . O RD E R R E T URN Notes: • Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. • If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 72), and then perform the procedure below.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback 5 Slide Show Playback • Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will display in full-screen one after another in order of recording. Available mode: CARD-VCR You can automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card. 1 2 Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”, then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C.
5 Copying an Image from Card to Tape 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 insert them in a tape. 1 Insert the recorded card and a Mini DV cassette into the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, then locate where you want to insert an image on the tape. 3 4 Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.
Digital Still Camera Features Playback 5 Print Order Available mode: CARD-VCR Press j, k, l or m to select the image to which you want to assign a print order. The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) defines the print information for the specific images and number of each image on memory cards.
To cancel the print order for an image Assigning Print Order to All Images 1 Select the image for cancelling out of print order in step 5 above, then press the SET button. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Assigning Print Order to an Image”. 2 Press l to select “0”, then press the SET button. 2 Press l or m to select “PRI. ALL”, then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C. E F F E C T S L I D E S HOW DE L E T E P RO T E C T P R I . O RD E R PR I . SEL ECT PR I . AL L R E T U RN P R I .
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Transferring Data on Card to Computer Using a PC Card Adapter (Commercially Available) Using a commercially available PC card adapter for each card type, you can transfer still images directly from a card to a computer. Image Folders and File Names Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored on a card as shown below.
Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the Backlight Available modes: All modes If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select O, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “BACKLIGHT”, then press the SET button.
Appendix 3 World Clock Press l or m to select “AREA”, then press the SET button. Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY A RE A S UMR T I M E S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N 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. • Set the area, date and time for your local time zone if not already set (see page 16). Example: Changing the clock from Paris time to London time.
Area Table Area number Area name 1 LONDON 2 PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia 3 CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey 4 MOSCOW 5 DUBAI 6 KARACHI 7 DACCA 8 BANGKOK Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand, Vietnam 9 HNGKNG Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Borneo, Bali), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan 10 TOKYO Japan, Korea 11 SYDNEY Australia (Sydney) 12 SOLOMO
Appendix Selecting Summer Time Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to summer time. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select P, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “SUMR TIME”, then press the SET button.
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Available modes: All modes You can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation. 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button. 3 Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”, then press the SET button.
Appendix Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When 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 • Avoid backlit subjects.
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 analog 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.
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. Erasure protect tab Appendix Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • 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 Improper handling of the MultiMediaCard may cause damage to the card or images on the card. Follow the instructions below for correct use. Label • Do not peel off the label or paste any paper, tape, or other material over it. Contacts • This is the part of the card that makes contact with other equipment. Do not touch with your fingers, scratch, smudge or damage in any way. Precautions on handling MultiMediaCards • Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction.
Appendix SD Memory Card 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.
Use Storage • To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use. • Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times. • Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder. Use a fully charged battery pack to protect both the battery pack and the unit.
Appendix Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing. • Clean the 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.
Demonstration Mode Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder. Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration, press the MENU button to pause the demonstration. 2 Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button.
Appendix Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Power No power. REC START/STOP button does not work. Possible cause Suggested solution Power source is not properly connected. Connect power source properly (pp. 10, 11). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 9). Dew in camcorder. Wait until dew dries (p. viii). Safety function is in effect. Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack.
CARD mode VCR mode Symptom Suggested solution Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. 23). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service or use a commercially available cleaning tape (p. ix). Old or worn tape. Use a new cassette. Image is delete-protected. Cancel the protection setting (p. 72). Cannot delete image on card. Cannot format card. Cassette will not eject. No image on monitor.
Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Monitor: Microphone: Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Still Image Compression System: Still Image Recording Format: Still Image Recording Medium: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Temperature: Dimensions (approx.): Weight (approx.
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