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VL-WD255U/hyou; 00/12/26/18:00

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

VL-WD255U

Important

Model No.:

Serial No.:

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the VIEWCAM.

For assistance in reporting the theft or

loss of

this product, record on the line

below the

model number and serial number which

are located on the bottom of the unit.

Please retain this information.

• See page 93 for use of Demo mode.

Appendix

Preparation Useful Features

Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMedia Card

Features

Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand

product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship

and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective

Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts

or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded

item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which

has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has

been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth

below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to

purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH

BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above

limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other

than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period

described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall

be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and

for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and

responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full

satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event

shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were

caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor

shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property

damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Model Specific Section

Your Product Model

Number & Description:

Warranty Period for this Product:

Additional Item(s) Excluded

from Warranty Coverage (if any):

Where to Obtain Service:

What to do to Obtain Service:

VL-WD255U Camcorder

(Be sure to have this information available when you need service

for your Product.)

One (1) year parts and ninety (90) days labor from date of pur-

chase except for the rechargeable battery incorporated in this Prod-

uct which is warranted for thirty (30) days from date of purchase.

Disk Media supplied with this Product is warranted for replacement

only and limited to ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Non-

rechargeable batteries are excluded from warranty coverage.

From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To

find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp

toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer.

Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Prod-

uct, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.

TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp-usa.com

OR CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

Osaka, Japan

Printed in Malaysia

TINSE0415TAZZ

01P03-M-G

Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.

The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those

special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the

camcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will

help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the

unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating

and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying

this unit.

CAUTION

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

If the AC adapter is misplaced or

needs to be replaced, obtain the

same type of adapter from a SHARP

service center of your dealer.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON

RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small

amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environ-

mental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-

tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulations for Class B

computing equipment.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sharp Camcorder

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP

CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY)

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice

versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when young children install

batteries backwards. Warn children

not

to take out batteries or install them.

Parents

should install the lithium battery in the camcorder.

compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and

that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners

whenever necessary.

NOTE

The camcorder’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with more than

61,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may

appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that

this does not affect your camcorder’s performance.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

•DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

•All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

holders.

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product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

similar surface. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation such

as a

bookcase or

rack unless

proper

ventilation is

provided or

the manufacturer’s instructions have

been adhered to.

11. Power Sources—This product should

be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your

product dealer or local power company.

For products intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to

the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization—This product

may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet

only one way. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug should still fail to fit, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the

product.

14. Lightning—For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and

operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and

operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the

product and in the operating instruc-

tions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating and

use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause

hazards.

7. Water and Moisture—Do not use this

product near water—for example, near

a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near

a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories—Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall,

causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and

serious damage

to the product.

Use only with a

cart, stand,

tripod, bracket,

or table recommended by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should follow

the manufacturer’s instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces

may cause the product

and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheat-

ing, and these openings must not be

blocked or covered. The openings

should never be blocked by placing the

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

15. Power Lines—An outside antenna

system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where

it can fall into such power lines or

circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should

be taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

16. Overloading—Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push

objects of any kind into this product

through openings

as they may touch

dangerous

voltage points or

short-out parts

that could result in

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid

of any kind on the product.

18. Servicing—Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following condi-

tions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug

is damaged,

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product,

c. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water,

d. If the product does not operate

normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an im-

proper adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to

its normal operation,

e. If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way, and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance—this

indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts—When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have

the same characteristics as the original

part. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in fire, electric shock, or other

hazards.

21. Safety Check—Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is

in proper operating condition.

22. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufac-

turer.

23. Heat—The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual

further for details on these and other

functions of your camcorder.

Charging the Battery Pack

1Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter/

battery charger, and insert the AC plug

into a power outlet.

2Align the s mark on the battery pack

with the a mark on the charger (1) and

guide the battery into the groove.

Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the

direction of the arrow (3) until it locks

into place.

Attaching the Battery Pack

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2Lift up the viewfinder.

3Align the - mark on the side of the

battery pack with the q mark on the

camcorder (1), and slide the battery

pack down completely until it locks into

place (2).

Turning the Power on

To use the camera recording

functions, hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

To use the playback and editing

functions, hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to

VCR.

Switching the Media

To use a mini DV cassette for

recording and playing back

images, set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

To use a SmartMedia card for

recording and playing back still

images, set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Turning the Power off

Set the Power switch to OFF

without pressing the Lock button.

Lock button

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

1Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide the cassette

compartment door release and open the

cassette compartment door.

2Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing outwards, and with the erasure

protect tab facing upwards.

3Press the W mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place. Close

the compartment door by pressing the

center until it clicks into place.

Inserting a SmartMedia Card

1Make sure that the power switch is set to

OFF.

2Open the LCD monitor.

3Open the card slot cover in the direction

of arrow.

Card slot cover

Contact area

W mark

4Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot

as shown below, and push it in as far as

it will go.

5Close the card slot cover.

Chipped corner

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Tape Playback

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1), and open the LCD monitor

to a 90° angle to the camcorder body

(2).

2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing on the on-screen

picture.

To stop playback

Press d.

3Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

5Press e (or r) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the

tape to the desired point.

6Press y to begin playback.

AUDIO

Quick Operation Guide

Easy Camera Recording on

Tape

1Make sure that a cassette is inserted.

5Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

4Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

Lock button

REC

Power Zoom

control

Zooming

Push the Power Zoom control to T (1)

(telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

Lock button

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Card Recording

1Make sure that a SmartMedia card

(commercially available) is inserted.

Lock button

Card Playback

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1), and open the LCD monitor

to a 90° angle to the camcorder body

(2).

2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

5Press the STILL button to begin

recording.

AUTO

CARD

9001

3Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

5Press e or r on the Operation button

to move the selection frame to the

desired image.

100 0003-

NORMAL

6Press y.

NORMAL 103 103

NORMAL

100 0003-

CARDCARD

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

Lock button

Selection Frame

2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing on the on-screen

picture.

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L221n*

AC adapter/

battery charger

UADP-0321TAZZ* Power cord

QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable

QCNW-1957TAZZ

Remote control

RRMCG0100TASA AA battery for

remote control K 2 CR2025 type

lithium battery

Audio/video cable

(RCA type)

QCNW-2016TAZZ

Lens cap

GCOVH1271TASA

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite Version)

CDSKA0059TA01

PC connecting

cable

QCNW-2022TAZZ

* The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder

are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas,

the part numbers may be different. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the

supplied AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack.

Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L221n

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441nZoom microphone

VR-5MCN

Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.

For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accesso-

ries and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website

(http://www.sharp-usa.com).

•When the camcorder is not in use, remem-

ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off

the power, 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 or 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.

•When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden

brightly lit objects or light sources, such as

the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.

Should this happen, point the lens in a

different direction until the picture returns to

normal.

•Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or

other magnetic sources

may adversely affect

recorded images.

•Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission

source may cause buzzing or picture

deterioration.

•Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise

subject the camcorder to

hard shocks or strong

vibrations. Bumping or

striking the unit during

recording will generate noise

in the recorded image.

•Avoid placing the

camcorder in close

proximity to lighting

equipment.

The heat from

incandescent lights

may deform the

camcorder, or cause it

to malfunction.

•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on

commercial flights or in other sensitive

areas.

•Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 32°F to 104°F

(0°C to L40°C), and at 30% to 80% relative

humidity. Do not store the unit in an

unventilated car in the

summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong

heat sources; this can

result in severe damage

to the unit casing and

circuitry.

•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside

the camcorder, and do not use or leave

your camcorder in areas with excessive

smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can

cause malfunctions or

cause mildew to form

on the lenses. Be sure

to keep the unit in a

well-ventilated location.

•Some small, portable

tripods may be difficult to

attach and may not be

sturdy enough to support

your camcorder. Be sure to

use only a strong, stable

tripod.

•When using your camcorder in a cold

environment, the LCD monitor screen often

appears less bright immediately after the

power is turned on. This is not a malfunc-

tion. To prevent the camcorder from

becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth

(a blanket, etc.).

Precautions

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Part Names ............................................................... 1

Quick Reference List ................................................. 4

On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5

Warning Indicators .................................................... 7

Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack.............. 10

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ........... 11

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ..................... 13

Selecting the Language for the On-screen

Display .................................................................. 14

Setting the Area, Date and Time ............................. 15

Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 16

Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................ 17

Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 17

Using the Viewfinder ............................................... 18

Using the LCD Monitor ............................................ 19

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

in Full Auto Mode .................................................. 20

Zooming .................................................................. 21

Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 21

Remaining Recording Time Display ........................ 22

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................... 22

Playback

Tape Playback ......................................................... 23

Volume Control........................................................ 23

Watching the Playback on a TV .............................. 24

Video Search .......................................................... 25

Still .......................................................................... 25

Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 26

Using the Controls .................................................. 27

Selecting the User Mode ......................................... 28

Using the Menu Screens ......................................... 29

Camera Recording

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........ 30

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............ 31

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ............................. 31

Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 32

Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 33

Gain-up ................................................................... 34

Night Recording (Cat’s Eye) .................................... 35

Appendix

Preparation Useful Features

Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMedia Card

Features

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Useful Features Quick Return ........................................................... 36

Edit Search ............................................................. 36

Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 37

Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 38

Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 39

Still Recording Effects ............................................. 40

Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ....................... 42

Auto Focus .............................................................. 43

Macro Shots ............................................................ 43

Using the Remote Control ....................................... 43

Playback

Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 45

Using the Time Code .............................................. 46

Advanced Features Camera Recording

Manual Focus .......................................................... 47

Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 49

Manual Exposure .................................................... 51

White Balance Lock ................................................ 52

Digital Picture Effects .............................................. 53

Scene Menu (Program AE) ..................................... 54

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory) ............................................ 55

Windbreak ............................................................... 56

Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................ 56

World Clock ............................................................. 57

Selecting Daylight Saving Time ............................... 59

Playback

Playback Zoom ....................................................... 60

Gamma Playback .................................................... 61

Multiple Strobe Playback......................................... 61

Playback Effects ...................................................... 62

Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 63

Picture/Backlight Adjustments................................. 64

Editing ..................................................................... 65

Recording from an External Source ........................ 66

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................ 67

Audio Dubbing Feature ........................................... 68

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................ 70

Configuring Software for PC Connection ................ 71

Contents

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SmartMedia Card

Features

Appendix

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card

(Commercially available)....................................... 73

Card Recording ....................................................... 74

Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 75

Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 76

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 77

Playback

Card Playback ......................................................... 78

Slide Show Playback ............................................... 79

Delete-protection..................................................... 80

Deleting One Stored Image .................................... 81

Deleting All Stored Images ..................................... 82

Print Order .............................................................. 83

Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card

to a Computer ....................................................... 85

Useful Information ................................................... 86

Demonstration Mode ............................................... 93

Before Requesting Service ..................................... 94

Specifications .......................................................... 96

•Guía de operación rápida en español................................................................... 97

•Visualizaciones en pantalla en español .............................................................. 105

•Affichages sur écran en français ........................................................................ 107

Appendix

Preparation Useful Features

Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMedia Card

Features

Operation References

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.

Left view

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 52]

CAT’S EYE switch [p. 35]

Lens hood

Zoom lens

Remote sensor [p. 43]

Stereo microphone

[p. 68]

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

[pp. 33, 34, 61]

AUTO ON/OFF button

[p. 28]

Operation button [p. 27]

MENU/DISPLAY button

[p. 27]

Operation References

Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD

selection switch) [p. 26]

Operation References

Left view

Zoom microphone

mounting hole [p. 55]

LCD monitor [p. 19]

LCD monitor

OPEN release

button [p. 19]

Lithium battery

compartment door

[p. 13]

Viewfinder [p. 18]

Diopter adjustment

[p. 18]

Power source

PUSH release

button [pp. 10, 11]

Power source

mounting surface

[pp. 10, 11]

Bottom view

Tripod socket

Card slot cover

Operation References

Right view

S-VIDEO socket

[pp. 24, 65, 66]

VIDEO jack

[pp. 24, 65, 66]

AUDIO L jack

[pp. 24, 65, 66]

AUDIO R jack

[pp. 24, 65, 66]

STILL button

[pp. 39, 40, 61, 74]

Power Zoom Wide angle/

Telephoto control [p. 21]/

VOLume control [p. 23]

Jack cover

[pp. 24, 65, 66]

RECord START/STOP button

[p. 20]

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR

select switch) [pp. 26, 27]

Cassette compartment door [p. 12]

Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]

PC connection jack

[p. 71]

DV terminal [p. 67]

EarPHONES jack

[p. 23]

Jack cover [pp. 23, 67, 71]

Speaker [p. 23]

Hand strap [p. 17]

Operation References

Quick Reference List

Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.

•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.

—See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)

•To record powerful close-up images.

—See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom)

•To record a backlit subject.

—See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual

Exposure)

•To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal.

—See page 35 (Night Recording)

•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.

— See page 36 (Quick Return)

•To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.

—See page 42 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)

•To focus on an off-centered subject.

—See page 47 (Manual Focus)

•To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the

camcorder.

—See page 56 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)

•To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.

—See page 60 (Playback Zoom)

•To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright

portion.

—See page 61 (Gamma Playback)

•To record still images on a SmartMedia card so that the images may be easily read

into a computer.

—See page 74 (Card Recording)

Operation References

On-screen Display Index

For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.

AUTO

AUTO LIGHT

12bit

min

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

SNAP EFF.

TAPE SPEED

619:

CAMERA SET

AUDIO MODE

IND

ZOOM MIC

AUDIO SET

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

BACKL IGHT

LCD BRIGHT

BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD

VF TINT

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETT ING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

OTHERS

LCD BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD TINT

BACKL IGHT

BRIGHT

VF SET

LCD

DISPLAY

CLOCK SET

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

AUDIO

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

FADE

PHOTO

SNAP

SOUND

DISPLAY

EFF.

SNAP

WIND

QK. RETURN

TAPE-CAMERA mode

TAPE-VCR mode

p. 31

p. 20

pp. 20, 28

p. 22

pp. 34, 35

p. 31

p. 22

p. 30

p. 37

p. 36

p. 39

p. 40

p. 56

p. 16

p. 47

p. 49

p. 51

p. 53

p. 54

p. 37

p. 36

p. 31

p. 39

p. 40

p. 32

p. 30

p. 38

p. 31

p. 55

p. 56

p. 64

p. 16

pp. 15, 57

p. 59

p. 15

p. 16

p. 22 p. 70

p. 30

p. 69

p. 70

p. 63

p. 62

p. 61

p. 43

p. 56

p. 46

p. 64

Easy mode (p. 28)

p. 43

p. 56

p. 46

p. 93

p. 14

p. 16

Operation References

DISPLAY

SCENE

SELF TIMER

DIS

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

REC MODE

SNAP EFF.

DGTL ZOOM

CAMERA SET

REMOTE

SOUND

FORMAT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

BACKL IGHT

LCD BRIGHT

BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD

VF TINT

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETT ING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

LCD BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD TINT

BACKL IGHT

BRIGHT

LCD VF SET

DISPLAY

CLOCK SET

AUTO

CARD CARD

AUTO

CARD

SCENE

SELF TIMER

DIS

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI . ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

SELF

SOUND

TIMER

REC MODE

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI . ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

REMOTE

SOUND

OTHERS

9001

NORMAL

100 0006-

NORMAL

CARD

CARD-CAMERA mode

CARD-VCR mode

p. 28

p. 31

p. 74

p. 22 p. 74

p. 75

p. 76

p. 75

p. 56

p. 16

p. 47

p. 49

p. 51

p. 53

p. 54

p. 76

p. 31

p. 75

p. 40

p. 32

p. 43

p. 77

p. 56

p. 93

p. 14

p. 64

p. 16

pp. 15, 57

p. 59

p. 16

p. 78

p. 79

p. 63

p. 80

p. 81

p. 82

p. 83

p. 43

p. 56

p. 64

Easy mode (p. 28)

p. 15

Note:

•See pages 26 to 29 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

p. 16

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 Description of warning

There is no video cassette in the camcorder.

Insert a cassette (see page 12).

INSERT

A CASSETTE.

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

PROTECT. TAB

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

CASSETTE NOT

RECORDABLE.

The video cassette is defective and should be

removed (see page 12).

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette

has been slid to the record-protect position,

preventing recording (see page 88).

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new

cassette (see page 12).

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

DEW

LAMP LAMP

DEW

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a

new cassette (see page 12).

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a

fully charged battery pack (see page 10).

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for

a few hours until the dew disappears (see

page 91).

About 10 seconds after this warning appears,

the camcorder automatically turns off.

The video heads are clogged and should be

cleaned (see page 92).

The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is

close to the end of its service life. Call your local

authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.

When the vertical rotation of the LCD monitor is

between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be

indicated by F displayed in the center of the

viewfinder and the LCD screen. To check the

type of warning, rotate the monitor back to

within 135°.

TAPE END

Operation References

Note:

•N indicates a flashing display.

Displayed for

5 seconds Description of warning

The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check

how the card is inserted (see page 73).

The capacity of the SmartMedia card is full and cannot store any more

images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 81) or replace the

card with a new one (see page 73).

The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the

camcorder can recognize.

The images in the SmartMedia card are corrupted or recorded in a

format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to

use it with this camcorder (see page 77).

The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with this camcorder.

Format the card (see page 77).

A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal is inserted. Remove the

write-protect seal to record images on the card (see page 89).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection

setting (see page 80).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the

card to use it with this camcorder (see page 77).

The SmartMedia card cannot record any data due to a problem with

the card or data on the card. Replace the SmartMedia card (see

page 73).

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

FULL CARD

NO DATA ON

MEMORY CARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

PROTECTED

DATA

MEMORY CARD

READ ERROR

CANNOT

STORE DATA

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC

adapter/battery charger before use.

POWER indicator

Note:

• Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/

battery charger when charging the battery pack.

1Connect 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.

To power

outlet

AC power

socket

2Align the s mark on the battery pack

with the a mark on the charger (1) and

guide the battery into the groove.

Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the

direction of the arrow (3) until it locks

into place.

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

• The CHARGE indicator turns off when

the battery is fully charged.

3Slide the battery pack in the direction of

the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then,

remove the AC plug of the power cord

from the power outlet.

CHARGE indicator

Charging time and maximum continuous

recording and playback times in TAPE

modes

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

•Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F

(10°C and 30°C). The battery pack may not charge

properly at temperatures too low or too high.

•The battery pack and charger become warm

during charging. This is not a malfunction.

•Using the zoom (see page 21) and other

functions or turning the power on and off

frequently will increase power consumption. This

may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the

actual recording time compared to the maximum

continuous recording time listed above.

•The charging time and recording time may vary

depending on the ambient temperature and the

condition of the battery pack.

• See page 90 for more information on using the

battery pack.

Caution:

• Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441

battery packs. Other types of battery packs may

burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Extending battery pack life

Even when the battery pack is not used, the

capacity of the battery pack will naturally

deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration

of the capacity, it is recommended to perform

the following procedure at least once every six

months:

1Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE

indicator of the charger turns off.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,

and set the Power switch to CAMERA

without inserting a cassette. Allow the

battery power to fully discharge by leaving it

on the camcorder until the camcorder

power automatically turns off.

3Remove the battery pack and store it

between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C).

Battery

pack Charging

time

Max. continuous

recording time

LCD

closed LCD

open

Max.

continuous

playback

time on

LCD

BT-L221

BT-L441

100 120 100 100

160 240 200 200

Preparation

Attaching and Removing the

Battery Pack

Attaching the Battery Pack

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

Power switch

2Lift up the viewfinder.

Power source

mounting surface

3Align the - mark on the side of the

battery pack with the q mark on the

camcorder (1), and slide the battery

pack down completely until it locks into

place (2).

4Lower the viewfinder.

Removing the Battery Pack

1Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

Power source PUSH

release button

2Press the power source PUSH release

button (1), and slide the battery pack

up and take it out (2).

Cautions:

•BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK

AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the

battery pack while shooting or during playback

may damage the tape by causing it to wrap

around the video head drum or may destroy the

SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and

unwritable.

•Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if

you will not use the camcorder for a long period

of time.

•Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441

battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other

batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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 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.

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2Lift up the viewfinder.

3Align the = mark on the side of the

DC cable connecting plate with the q

mark on the camcorder (1), and slide

the connecting plate down completely

until it locks into place (2).

4Lower the viewfinder.

DC cable

connecting

plate

5Insert the DC cable plug into the DC

OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect

the supplied 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

power.

Note:

•When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to

power the camcorder, it cannot be used to

charge the battery pack.

DC OUT jack

POWER

indicator To power

outlet

Removing the DC cable from the

camcorder

Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power

source PUSH release button (1), and slide the

connecting plate up and take it out (2).

Cautions:

•BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK

AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC

cable while shooting or during playback may

damage the tape by causing it to wrap around

the video head drum or may destroy the

SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadble and

unwritable.

•Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter

if you will not use the camcorder for a long

period of time.

Power source PUSH

release button

Preparation

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Inserting and Removing a

Mini DV Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide the cassette

compartment door release and open the

cassette compartment door.

•A confirmation sound is made, and the

cassette holder extends and opens

automatically.

Cassette compartment

door release

Note:

•If the hand strap is pulled too tight, it can

obstruct the opening of the cassette

compartment door and the cassette holder

may be unable to extend. Should this occur,

loosen the hand strap and open the

cassette compartment door completely.

Erasure protect tab

3Press the W mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

•A confirmation sound is made, and the

cassette holder retracts automatically.

2Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing outwards, and with the erasure

protect tab facing upwards.

4Wait for the cassette holder to fully

retract. Close the compartment door by

pressing the center until it clicks into

place.

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 above, then take out the

cassette.

Cautions:

•Do not try to close the cassette compartment

door while the cassette holder is extending or

retracting.

•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the

cassette holder.

•Do not apply force to the cassette holder except

when pressing the W mark to close it.

•Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down

when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It

may damage the tape.

•Remove the cassette if you will not use the

camcorder for a long period of time.

•If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in

step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the

camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens,

repeat the insertion procedure.

•Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the

cassette compartment door.

Notes:

•If the battery power is too low, you may not be able

to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with

a fully charged one.

•See page 88 for more information on the video

cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

W mark

Preparation

Installing the Lithium Memory

Battery

Installing the Lithium Battery

The supplied lithium battery is used to store the

memory of the date and time settings.

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1) and open the LCD monitor

(2).

2Open the lithium battery compartment

door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or

other pointed object.

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

3Insert the lithium battery into the

compartment with the H side facing out.

4Replace the compartment door, and

close it firmly until it clicks into place.

5Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into

place.

Removing the lithium battery

Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

Lift up the battery using a

pointed object, and take it out.

Note:

•Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium

battery when the time indicator of the camcorder

starts to fall behind the correct time.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium

battery

REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA,

MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE

CR2025 ONLY. USE OF A DIFFERENT

BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR

EXPLOSION.

X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM

CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A

PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY

TREATMENT.

Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-

USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY

REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-

SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

•Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or

heat the lithium battery.

•Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery

compartment clean, and then insert a new

battery.

•The lithium battery will last about one year under

normal usage.

Preparation

ENGL ISH

LANGUAGE

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE ENGL ISH

OTHERS

SET [ BUTTON]

Selecting the Language for

the On-screen Display

This camcorder allows you to choose from

among English, French or Spanish for the on-

screen display language.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

Note:

•The operation procedures in the following

sections of this operation manual are based

on the use of on-screen displays in English.

Operation button

Setting the Language

When using the camcorder for the first time,

select the desired language for the on-screen

display by performing the procedure below.

LCD monitor

OPEN release

button

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1) and open the LCD monitor

(2).

3Press d or y (1) on the operation

button to select the desired language,

then press e (2).

Changing the Language

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “LANGUAGE”

(“LANGUE” or “IDIOMA”) (1), then

press r (2).

•The language selection screen appears.

4Perform step 3 in “Setting the

Language”.

•The menu screen is displayed in the

language selected.

ENGL ISH

LANGUAGE

FRAN

AIS

ESPA

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE ENGL ISH

OTHERS

SET [ BUTTON]

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

•The language selection screen

appears on the LCD screen. Lock button

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Preparation

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

Operation button

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

LONDON1

CLOCK SET

NEW YORK20

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

JAN.

12 00AM

:1 2001.

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

JUN.

12 00AM

:12001.

SETTING

JUN.

12 00AM

:22001.

SETTING

Setting the Area, Date and

Time

Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002

(JUN. 2. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am

(10:30 AM) in New York.

Notes:

•Before performing the procedure below, make

sure that the lithium battery has been installed

(see page 13).

•If you are in an area that observes daylight

saving time, set the time to the standard time.

You can then correct it for daylight saving time

by performing the procedure on page 59.

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1) and open the LCD monitor

(2).

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

4Press r on the Operation button.

5Press d or y (1) until “20 NEW

YORK” appears, then press e (2).

Note:

•See “Time Zone Chart” and “Area Table” on

pages 57 and 58 for the area number and

name of the representative city for your time

zone.

6Press d or y (1) to select

“SETTING” , and then press r (2).

7Press d or y to select “JUN”

(month), and then press r.

8Press d or y to select “2” (day), and

then press r.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

Lock button

Preparation

JUN.

12 00AM

:2 2002.

SETTING

JUN.

10 00AM

:2 2002.

SETTING

JUN.

10 30AM

:2 2002.

SETTING

12H

24H

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

24H

21H24H

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

OFF

DATE

DATE+TIME

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY DATE+TIME

min

2002.2 03MA:01

JUN.

9Press d or y to select “2002” (year),

and then press r.

10 Press d or y to select “10 AM”

(hour), and then press r.

11 Press d or y to select “30” (minute),

and then press e.

•The internal clock now starts operating.

12 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode

1After performing step 11 above, press

d or y (1) to select “12H/24H”, and

then press r (2).

2Press d or y to select “24H”, and

then press e.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Displaying the Date and Time

of Recording

Follow the procedure below to display the date,

or both the date and time, of recording on the

screen. You can display the date and time

during both recording and playback.

•The example screens for this feature are for

TAPE-CAMERA mode.

1Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DISPLAY” (1),

then press r (2).

4Press d or y to select “DATE” or

“DATEHTIME”, and then press e.

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The date (or the date and time) is

displayed.

Notes:

•Before recording, make sure that the date and

time have been correctly set. If they have not

been set, the display will be left blank when

playing back the recording. (The display will also

be left blank for unrecorded or damaged

portions of the tape.)

•In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current

date and time are displayed when the tape or

SmartMedia card is not being played back.

Notes:

•The date and time, once set, are internally

recorded even when not displayed on the

screen.

•The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within 5 minutes.

Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

1Open the hand strap flap (1) and the

grip strap (2).

2Loosen the grip strap, pass your right

hand through the loop, and put your

thumb on the REC START/STOP button.

Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits

snugly.

3Seal the velcro fasteners of the grip

strap and the hand strap flap.

Caution:

•Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap.

When attaching or

removing the lens cap,

press both tabs on the

top and bottom of the

cap.

When recording, hang

the hook of the lens cap

on the hand strap so that

the cap will not get in the

way.

Tabs

Hook

REC START/STOP button

Note:

•Always replace the lens

cap on the lens when the

camcorder is not in use.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand

strap as shown below.

Preparation

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the electronic

LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback

through the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

Power switch

1Lift up the viewfinder.

Note:

•You can raise the viewfinder to aim the

camcorder better depending on your

position.

Lock button

Closing the viewfinder

Lower the viewfinder.

Cautions:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the

viewfinder.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

Notes:

•The viewfinder automatically turns off when the

LCD monitor is opened. When the vertical

rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°,

however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is

displayed both in the viewfinder and on the

monitor (see page 42).

•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the Diopter

Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight

when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

1Lift up the viewfinder.

2Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

3While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the Diopter adjustment until the

indicators in the viewfinder are clearly

visible.

Diopter

adjustment

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

•A picture is displayed in the

viewfinder.

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to play back

recordings that you have made. You can also

watch the subject on the LCD monitor while

recording.

Power switch

LCD monitor

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1), and open the LCD monitor

to a 90° angle to the camcorder body

(2).

2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing on the on-screen

picture.

•The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

180

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

3Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

Note:

•You can also fold the LCD monitor into the

camcorder with the screen facing out for

watching playback on the monitor.

Lock button

Notes:

•Battery consumption is larger when the LCD

monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of

the LCD monitor when you want to save battery

power.

•Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes

difficult to see in bright daylight.

Closing the LCD monitor

Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90°

position with the screen facing in, and fold it

into the camcorder until it clicks into place.

Cautions:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the

LCD monitor.

•Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically

until the monitor is completely opened.

•When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it;

otherwise the monitor may not close properly

and may become damaged.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD

monitor.

•Do not expose the LCD monitor to shocks.

•Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen

surface.

•Do not place the camcorder with the LCD

screen facing down.

Notes:

•Take care not to touch the LCD screen with your

fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge it.

•Close the LCD monitor completely with the

screen facing in when not in use.

•Use a soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.

Basic Operations

Easy Camera Recording on

Tape in Full Auto Mode

•Before you start recording, perform the

operations described on pages 9 through 19

to prepare your camcorder for recording.

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Media Selection switch

Power switch

REC START/

STOP button

1Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

2Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

3Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens is now

displayed in the viewfinder.

• The camcorder is now ready to record

(Recording Standby mode).

PAUSE

AUTO

Auto mode indicator

Lock button

Note: If “MANUAL” is displayed at this time,

press the AUTO ON/OFF button to set the

camcorder to Auto mode.

4Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

REC

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters

Recording Standby mode.

PAUSE

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing

the Lock button.

Notes:

• Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby

mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording

again soon.

• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby

mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA

mode, the power will automatically turn off to save

battery power and to protect the tape from being

damaged. To resume recording, set the Power

switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (The

camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is

left in Recording Standby mode for about 4

minutes.)

Maximum continuous recording and

actual recording times in TAPE-

CAMERA mode

• The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Note:

•Using the zoom (see page 21) and other

functions or turning the power on and off

frequently will increase power consumption. This

may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the

actual recording time compared to the maximum

continuous recording time listed above.

Battery

pack

Max. continuous

recording time Actual recording

time

LCD

closed LCD

open LCD

closed LCD

open

BT-L221

BT-L441

120 100 60 50

240 200 120 100

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Basic Operations

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to

or farther from a subject without physically

changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to center

attention on the subject)

Wide

angle Tele-

photo

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To zoom in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-

photo) side to get a close-up view (1).

To zoom out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide

angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

WT3ZOOM

•The zoom range indicator shows you the current

zoom setting.

•The zoom speed depends on how far you push

the Power Zoom control.

Notes:

•The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming

in on subjects within 6 feet (1.8 m). The

camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is

able to focus on the subject. (See page 43 for

recording macro shots.)

•See page 32 for use of the digital zoom.

Zoom range indicator

Tips on Recording Positions

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.

Holding the camcorder

Put your right hand through the hand strap, and

place your left hand under the camcorder for

support.

Basic posture

Shooting from a high angle

Shooting from a low angle

Using the viewfinder

Using the LCD monitor

Note:

•Take care not to touch the microphone with your

fingers during recording. It will cause noise on

the audio track.

Power Zoom

control



Place the viewfinder

eyecup firmly

against your eye.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Turn the LCD monitor so

that the screen faces

downward.

Raise the viewfinder to

view the subject.

Turn the LCD monitor so

that the screen faces

upward.

Basic Operations

Remaining Recording Time

Display

When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator

displays the approximate remaining tape time

in minutes.

Remaining recording

time indicator

During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA

mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the remaining recording time indicator ap-

pears.

min

To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button again.

Notes:

•The remaining recording time indicator

appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC

START/STOP button to begin recording.

•The remaining recording time indicator only

shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies

slightly depending on the length of tape used.

(This function is based on the DVM60 tape

standard.)

When the remaining recording time reaches 1

minute, a warning indicator will appear.

Prepare a new cassette.

Remaining Battery Power

Display

When using the camcorder with the battery

pack as the power source, you can turn on and

off the remaining battery power indicator by

pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the

battery power becomes very low, a warning

indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

Notes:

•Use the remaining battery power indicator only

as an approximate indication.

•The remaining battery power indicator may

change to either a higher or lower level if you set

the Power switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA or VCR.

•In cold environments, the red remaining battery

power indicator may appear sooner. The battery

pack, however, can be used until the warning

indicator appears.

•Use of the zoom functions when the warning

indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder

to suddenly lose power.

Warning indicator Approx. remaining time

Less than 1 min.

(The tape has reached

the end.)

(Green)

(Red)

Remaining battery

power indicator

Warning indicator

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

TAPE END

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

Basic Operations

Playback

Basic Operations

Tape Playback

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy

playback monitor. Nothing needs to be

connected, allowing instant on-screen play-

back with the sound through the built-in

speaker. Media Selection switch

Basic Operations

Playback

Operation button

Power switch

1Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle (see page 19).

2Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

3Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

4Press e (or r) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the

tape to the desired point.

AUDIO

5Press y to begin playback.

To stop playback

Press d.

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing

the Lock button.

Notes:

•The tape is automatically rewound when

playback reaches the end of the tape.

•Stereo earphones with a 3.5 mm diameter plug

can be plugged directly into the PHONES jack.

When you use this jack, the speaker automati-

cally turns off.

Watching the Playback in the

Viewfinder

You can also watch the playback in the

viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the

screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound

through the speaker when watching the

playback in the viewfinder.

Volume Control

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 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.

VOLUME

Lock button

Decrease Increase

Volume control

PHONES jack

Basic Operations

Watching the Playback on a

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to

allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

Jack cover

2Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video

cable, as shown.

POWER

TV/VCR SET UP

CHANNEL

REC

PLAY

STOP/

EJECT

PAUSE

/STILL

3Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or

“VIDEO” channel. (See the operation

manual of your TV.)

•When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn

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.)

4Set the Power switch on the camcorder

to VCR, and begin playback (see page

23).

Caution:

•Make sure that the camcorder, TV, VCR and

other equipment to be connected have been

turned off before you make connections. Making

connections with any of the components left

turned on may cause picture noise or malfunc-

tion.

Notes:

•If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack,

use the white plug for the audio connection on

the TV or VCR.

•If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket,

you can connect it to the S-VIDEO socket on the

camcorder with a commercially available S-video

cable.

•When the camcorder is connected to a TV for

playback, the picture on the TV screen may

flicker if the volume on the camcorder is set to

maximum. Should this occur, turn the volume

down (see page 23).

•Close the jack cover after use.

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass

the chroma (color) and luminance (brightness)

components of video signals. They serve to

improve the picture quality in both recording

and playback.

S-video cable (commercially available)

To S-video input

socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

1Open the jack cover on the camcorder.

Basic Operations

Playback

Basic Operations

Video Search

The video search function makes it easy to

search for a desired scene on the tape.

Operation button

1During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,

press r (or e) on the Operation

button.

•The playback picture fast forwards (or

reverses).

AUDIO

2When you find the desired scene, press

y to return to normal playback.

Notes:

•The sound is off during search.

•Some picture noise appears during search. This

is not a malfunction.

Still

The still function makes it possible to pause

playback in TAPE-VCR mode.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press

y on the Operation button.

AUDIO

To return to normal playback, press y

again.

Notes:

•The sound is off in Still mode.

•To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode

for more than 5 minutes.

Operation button

Useful Features

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

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

SmartMedia cards. One of the following

camcorder modes needs to be set before starting

any operations.

Useful Features

TAPE-VCR mode

CARD-CAMERA mode

Camcorder modes

CARD-VCR mode

Power switch

Media Selection switch

1Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE. 1Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

1Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

Lock button Lock button

TAPE-CAMERA mode

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

1Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

For recording motion and still images on

tapes.

For playing back or editing motion and still

images recorded on tapes.

For recording still images on SmartMedia

cards.

For playing back still images recorded on

SmartMedia cards.

Caution:

• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or

playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card.

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

Useful Features

Using the Controls

The following controls on the camcorder can

be used to select and operate the various

functions, settings and on-screen displays.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

To turn the power on, hold down the

Lock button and set the Power

switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Power switch

Operation button

To turn the power off, set the Power

switch to OFF without pressing the

Lock button.

Lock button

MENU/DISPLAY button

The MENU/DISPLAY button is used to

turn the on-screen indicators and the

menu screens on or off. Each time you

press the MENU/DISPLAY button, the

on-screen display changes as shown

below.

Note:

•The warning indicators and some other

indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the

MENU/DISPLAY button.

Operation button

The Operation button is used to select and set

the various menu settings by pressing

y(1), e (2), d (3) or r (4).

AUTO

min

AUTO

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

12bit

Example

Menu screen

Indicators off

Indicators on

Useful Features

Selecting the User Mode

This camcorder features three user modes for

the camera recording functions. The selectable

items on the menu screen are different

depending on the user mode.

Media Selection switch

User mode

Auto mode (AUTO): Lets you adjust all menu

settings except manual settings.

Manual mode (MANUAL): Lets you adjust all

settings including the following manual

settings.

—MAN. FOCUS, SHUT. SPEED, EXPOSURE

Easy mode (EASY): Lets you adjust only the

following basic menu settings.

—FADE, QK. RETURN, PHOTO SNAP, SNAP

EFF., WIND, SOUND, DISPLAY, SELF

TIMER, REC MODE

Power switch

AUTO ON/OFF button

1Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE or CARD.

2Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The user mode indicator is displayed.

AUTO

User mode indicator

3Press the AUTO ON/OFF button.

•Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF

button, the user mode changes between

Auto mode and Manual mode.

•To select Easy mode, hold down the

AUTO ON/OFF button for more than two

seconds.

Notes:

•All manual settings in Manual mode will be

canceled when you press the AUTO ON/OFF

button to return to Auto mode.

•To cancel Easy mode, hold down the AUTO

ON/OFF button for more than two seconds.

•There is no user mode for playback functions.

•The example screens in this operation manual

assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise

indicated.

Lock button

Useful Features

Using the Menu Screens

The menu screens can be used to adjust the

various settings of camcorder.

Lock button

1Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE or CARD.

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Press d or y (1) on the Operation

button to select the desired menu

screen, then press r (2).

Example

5Press d or y (1) to select the

desired menu item, then press r (2).

OFF

100

780

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

6Press d or y (1) to select the

desired menu setting, then press e

(2).

•To adjust another menu item, press e,

then perform steps 4 to 6.

001

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

To turn off the menu screen

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.

Notes:

•Certain menu items are common among

Camcorder modes. If the REMOTE menu item,

for example, is set to “OFF” in TAPE-CAMERA

mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in

other modes.

•The menu screen automatically turns off if no

settings are made within five minutes.

Example

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

EFF.SNAP

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

Useful Features

Recording in LP (Long Play

Recording) Mode

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.

Recording mode indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

3Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “TAPE SPEED”

(1), then press r (2).

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

4Press d or y to select “LP”, then

press e.

TAPE SPEED

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The recording mode indicator changes

from “SP” to “LP”.

min

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 4 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

•To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV

cassette labeled for use with LP mode.

•Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise,

audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in

the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not designated

for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under

high-temperature conditions is played

back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the

camcorder is played back on a Mini DV

player or camcorder from another manu-

facturer.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is

played back on a Mini DV player or

camcorder without an LP function.

•Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode

recording.

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Selecting the 16-bit Audio

Recording Mode

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.

Audio recording

mode indicator

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “AUDIO MODE” (1),

then press r (2).

12bit

16bit

AUDIO MODE

IND

ZOOM MIC

AUDIO SET

4Press d or y to select “16bit”, then

press e.

16bit

AUDIO MODE

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The audio recording mode indicator

changes from “12bit” to “16bit”.

AUTO 16bit

To return to 12-bit audio recording

mode

Select “12bit” in step 4 above.

Digital Image Stabilization

(DIS)

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 close-

up shots.

AUTO

Note:

•The DIS function cannot compensate for

excessive image shaking.

Turning Off the DIS Function

When image shaking does not occur (e.g.

when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off

the DIS function. The picture will appear more

natural when the DIS function is off.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DIS” (1), then

press r (2).

OFF

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

Note:

•When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio

recordings, both the dubbed and original

sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 68).

4Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

OFF

DIS

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The z indicator is turned off.

To return to DIS mode

Select “ON” in step 4 above.

DIS indicator

Useful Features

Setting the Digital Zoom

You can select from among four different zoom

ranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digital

zoom), 26–100K (digital zoom) or 26–780K

(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 1–780K.

•As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture

quality decreases when higher digital zoom

settings are used.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

3Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DGTL ZOOM”

(1), then press r (2).

OFF

100

780

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

4Press d or y to select “50”, “100” or

“780”, then press e.

001

DGTL ZOOM

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The “D” digital zoom indicator is

displayed during digital zooming.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

WT50DZOOM

Digital zoom indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Gamma Brightness

Compensation

When the subject is backlit, the image will

appear dark if it is recorded normally. The

gamma brightness compensation function

improves the picture by increasing the

brightness of the subject while leaving the

brighter portion of the image unaffected.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,

press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma

Brightness Compensation is now working.

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

•The x indicator appears.

Note:

•When the x indicator is displayed, the

background will become slightly brighter.

AUTO

GAMMA

AUTO

AUTO GAMMA

To cancel Gamma Brightness

Compensation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA” disappears.

AUTOAUTO GAMMAGAMMA

Useful Features

Gain-up

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.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

Note:

•At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT”

will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be

used in this case.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,

press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain-up

function is now working.

AUT

AUTO

GAMMA

AUTO

AUTO GAMMA

L IGHTLIGHT

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

•The ` indicator appears.

To cancel the gain-up function

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA” disappears.

Notes:

•Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode.

The picture noise increases when the `

indicator is displayed.

•When the ` indicator is displayed, a

residual image may appear behind a subject

that exhibits a lot of movement.

•Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the

manual exposure function (see page 51).

AUTUTOAUTO GAMMA

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Night Recording (Cat’s Eye)

The night recording function allows you to

record the subject in darkness. This is useful

when you want to record subjects at night, e.g.

a nocturnal animal.

CAT’S EYE switch

Note:

•Use Night Recording when “LIGHT” is displayed.

Do not use in a bright location such as outdoors

in broad daylight.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,

set the CAT’S EYE switch to ON.

•CAT’S EYE” appears, and the picture becomes

brighter.

To cancel Night Recording

Set the CAT’S EYE switch to OFF.

Notes:

•The picture will turn white if you use Night

Recording in a bright location.

•The camcorder may not be able to focus

correctly when using Night Recording. In such

cases, use the manual focus function to obtain

proper focus (see page 47).

•The following functions do not work when using

Night Recording.

— Manual shutter speed

— Manual exposure

— White balance lock

— Scene menu

•You can obtain a much brighter picture of the

subject by pressing the GAMMA/BRIGHTER

button to select Gain-up mode and then setting

the CAT’S EYE switch to ON.

AUT

OAUTO L I GHTLIGHT

L IGHTLIGHT

AUT

OAUTO

CAT

’S EYE

S EYE

CAT’S EYE

Useful Features

Quick Return

When you have been playing back what you

have recorded on the tape, and wish to quickly

return to recording from the end of the last

recorded scene, use the quick return function.

Operation button

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu

screen appears.

3Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “QK. RETURN”

(1), then press r (2).

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS START

STOP

MANUAL SET

4Press d or y to select “START”,

then press e.

• “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins

fast forwarding or rewinding to the end

of the last recorded scene.

QK. RETURN SEARCH

When the tape reaches the end of the last

recorded scene, “FINISHED” is displayed,

and the camcorder enters Recording

Standby mode.

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

• To cancel the quick return function, press r to

select “STOP”, then press e.

• If the cassette has been removed since the last

recording or if no recording has been made

since the cassette was loaded, the quick return

function cannot be used.

Edit Search

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.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2In Recording Standby

mode, press and hold

down r (forward edit

search) or e (reverse

edit search) on the

Operation button.

3When you find the point where you want

to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• Forward edit search is performed at the same

speed as normal playback, and reverse edit

search at 5.5 times the normal playback speed.

• Some picture noise appears during reverse edit

search.

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Fade In and Fade Out

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 transi-

tions. This is especially effective for indicating a

dramatic change in scenery.

Fade in

Setting Fade Mode

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “FADE” (1),

then press r (2).

OFF

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

4Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

FADE

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•“FADE” is displayed.

AUTOAUTO

SPSP

min

AUTO

FADADEFADE

min

12bitbit12bit

Using Fade Mode

1Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

•The picture turns white, and the image

and sound fade in.

AUTO

minmin

AUTO

FADEFADE I NIN

min

12bit12bit

2Press 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.

Fade out

FADE indicator

AUTO

minmin

727

AUTO

FADEFADE OUTOUT

min

12bit12bit

Useful Features

Normal screen

To cancel Fade mode

Select “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”.

To use Fade Out only

1During camera recording in TAPE-

CAMERA mode, perform steps 2 to 5 in

“Setting Fade Mode” to display “FADE”.

2Press the REC START/STOP button at

the point where you wish to stop

recording.

Note:

•Fade mode is automatically canceled after Fade

Out.

Wide Screen (16:9)

The wide screen function lets you record

scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie

shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the

picture are masked with black bands to

produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

16:9.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “16:9” (1), then

press r (2).

4Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

OFF

PHOTO SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

16 9:

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The picture is displayed with the top and

bottom portions masked.

To return to normal screen

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Notes:

•You can only use the wide screen function when

the camcorder is in TAPE-CAMERA mode.

•Each frame picture will not be displayed in Wide

Screen mode when a still recording effect is set

during Wide Screen mode.

Wide screen

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Still Recording on Tape

You can record still images of subjects with

normal sound on a tape by selecting one of two

still recording modes.

Type of Still Recording modes

SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds.

STILL: A continuous still image is recorded.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SNAP EFF.”

(1), then press r (2).

4Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

OFF

PHOTO SNAP

PHOTO

FRAMES

PSHOT

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9 9 FRAMES

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

OFFEFF.SNAP

PHOTO SNAP SNAP

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9:

STILL

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

PHOTO SNAP STILL

Selecting Still Recording Mode

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

5Press y (1) to select “PHOTO

SNAP”, then press r (2).

6Press d or y to select the desired

still recording mode, then press e.

7Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Using Still Recording

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2In Recording Standby

mode, press the STILL

button.

•A still image of the subject

is displayed.

3Press 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.

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To cancel the still image

In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while

the camcorder is in Recording Standby

mode.

In STILL mode, press the STILL button.

Notes:

•Still Recording can also be used during

recording by pressing the STILL button.

•The picture quality in Still Recording mode will

be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Useful Features

Still Recording Effects

You can select one of these still recording

effects to record the still images with an effect.

Type of Still Recording Effects

PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded

following the sound and visual effects of a

camera shutter closing.

P-IN-P: A still image is recorded within an inset

image displayed on a motion picture.

9 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at

intervals of 1/10 of a second using a 9-frame

picture.

16 FRAMES: A still picture is recorded at

intervals of 1/10 of a second using a 16-frame

picture.

Selecting a still recording effect

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button.

4Press d or y (1) to select “SNAP

EFF.”, then press r (2).

5Press d or y to select the desired

still recording effect, then press e.

6Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Using PHOTO SHOT, 9 FRAMES or

16 FRAMES mode

1Perform the steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select “PHOTO

SHOT”, “9 FRAMES” or “16 FRAMES”.

2In Recording Standby

mode, press the STILL

button.

•In TAPE-CAMERA mode,

a still image of the subject

is displayed with the

selected effect. Perform step 3.

•In CARD-CAMERA mode, the still image

of the subject will be recorded with the

selected effect. Omit step 3.

3Press the REC START/

STOP button.

•The still image of the subject

will be recorded on tape.

OFF

PHOTO SNAP

PHOTO

FRAMES

PSHOT

DGTL ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

16 9 9 FRAMES

CAMERA SET

EFF.SNAP

PHOTO SHOT

EFF.SNAP

To cancel the still image in TAPE-

CAMERA mode

In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while

the camcorder is in Recording Standby

mode.

In STILL mode, press the STILL button.

Notes:

•Still recording effects can also be used during

recording on tape by pressing the STILL button.

•If you use PHOTO SHOT during recording on

tape, the visual effects of a camera shutter

closing are recorded.

•You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound

effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the

SOUND menu item to “OFF” (see page 56).

•The picture quality in Still Recording Effects

mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Note:

•In TAPE-CAMERA mode, select the

desired still recording mode (see page

39).

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Using P-IN-P mode

1Perform the steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (see

page 40).

2In Recording Standby mode, press the

STILL button.

•An inset image of the subject is

displayed.

AUTO

•To change the position of the inset

image, press e or r on the Opera-

tion button. The inset image moves as

shown below.

AUTOAUTO

3Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame

the inset subject.

4Press y to freeze the inset

image.

Note:

•Pressing y, e or r while

the inset image is frozen cancels

the still image.

5Press the REC START/

STOP button.

•The still image of the

subject will be recorded.

•In CARD-CAMERA mode,

press the STILL button,

instead of the REC START/

STOP button.

To pause recording on tape

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To turn off the inset image

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button.

To cancel still recording effects

Select “OFF” in step 5 of “Selecting a still

recording effect”.

AUTOAUTO

Note:

•P-IN-P mode cannot be used together with the

following functions.

—Mosaic picture effect

—DIS

—16:9

—Brighter mode (`) of the gain-up function

—Digital zoom

Useful Features

Letting the Subject Monitor

the Shot

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.

If the camcorder is steadied, you can record

yourself in the scene by watching yourself on

the LCD monitor. The supplied remote control is

useful for such occasions.

1Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to

the camcorder body (1), and then

rotate it 180° vertically (2).

180

2Set 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.

3Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE

or CARD, and begin recording.

Caution:

•Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor

during recording.

Notes:

•The screen image is automatically inverted when

the vertical rotation of the monitor is between

135° and 180°. When the monitor is rotated back

to within 135°, the image returns to normal.

•If the F indicator flashes when the monitor is in

the inverted position, this indicates a warning. To

check the type of warning, rotate the monitor

back to within 135°. (See pages 7 and 8 for

descriptions of the warning indicators.)

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Useful Features

Auto Focus

The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,

which is designed to focus on most types of

subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder

automatically focuses on whatever is in the

center of the scene. Always keep the subject in

the center of the scene.

Tripod

Notes:

•If no subject is in the center of the scene, the

focus area will expand and the subject nearest

the center will be focused on.

•If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will

automatically zoom out until a subject comes

into the frame.

•Auto Focus may not work in the situations

described on page 47. In these situations, use

the manual focus function.

Macro Shots

This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images

of small objects such as flowers and insects, or

make title frames for your videos. When you

want to record a magnified image of a subject

which is within approximately 6 feet (1.8 m) of

the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead,

zoom out all the way by pushing the Power

Zoom control to the W side, and then move the

camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain

the desired angle of view. The camcorder will

automatically focus on the subject when the

lens is set for the widest angle.

Notes:

•When you are recording a macro shot, be sure

that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

•It is recommended that you use a tripod for

recording macro shots, to prevent image

shaking.

Power Zoom control

Using the Remote Control

Use the supplied 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.

Installing the Batteries in the

Remote Control

1Open the battery compartment cover.

2Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/

SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles

positioned as indicated.

3Replace the cover.

Caution:

•Do not use old and new batteries together or

batteries of different brands together.

Turning on the Remote Control

Mode

1Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “REMOTE”

(1), then press r (2).

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OFF

OTHERS

Useful Features

3Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

REMOTE ON

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Operating the Remote Control

1Open the LCD monitor completely (1),

then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

180

2Set the Media Selection switch on the

camcorder to TAPE or CARD.

3Set the Power switch on the camcorder

to CAMERA or VCR.

4Aim the remote control at the remote

sensor of the camcorder, and press the

control buttons for operation.

Notes:

•Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright

light from interior illumination to fall onto the

remote sensor, as this may prevent the remote

control from operating properly.

•Be sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor.

•When the batteries are depleted and the remote

control does not operate, replace them with new

AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries.

Remote sensor

16 ft

(5 m)

Approximate operating

range of remote control

TAPE REC START/STOP button [p. 20]

CARD REC button [p. 74]

ZOOM W/T buttons

[pp. 21, 60]

REW button [pp. 23, 78]

PLAY button

[pp. 23, 78]

FF button

[pp. 23, 78]

PAUSE/STILL button [pp. 25, 45]

STOP button

[pp. 23, 78]

SLOW button

[p. 45]

Advance/reverse buttons [p. 45]

Shift buttons [p. 60]

VOL. +/L buttons

[p. 23]

Useful Features

Playback

Useful Features

Playback Functions with the

Remote Control

These playback functions can be operated

using the supplied remote control. (See pages

43 and 44 for use of the remote control.)

SLOW button

Useful Features

Playback

PLAY button

PAUSE/STILL button

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.

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY

button (t).

Slow

The slow function allows you to play back

images in slow motion.

During playback in TAPE-VCR

mode, press the SLOW button (f).

Frame Advance

The frame advance function allows you to play

back still images frame by frame.

1During playback in TAPE-VCR

mode, press the PAUSE/STILL

button (g) to pause playback.

2Press the h (or j) button.

•Each time you press the

button, the picture advances

one frame forward (or

backward).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY

button (t).

Notes:

•The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame

advance playback.

•If you use the slow or frame advance function

with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture

may advance several frames at a time.

•Clearer still images can be achieved by

recording with a fast shutter speed (see page

49).

To view slow playback in reverse, press the j

button.

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY

button (t).

Note:

•To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically

returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow

mode for more than 10 minutes.

Useful Features

Using the Time Code

The time code shows the hour, minute and

second of recording, and the frame number

(1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automati-

cally 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.

Frame number*

Display format

0 00 10 20TC

•The example screens for this feature are for

TAPE-VCR mode.

1During playback or camera recording in

TAPE modes, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “TIME CODE”

(1), then press r (2).

3Press d or y to select “DISP. ON”,

then press e.

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The time code appears.

DISP.OFF

DISP.ON

OTHERS

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

TC0 05:35:

To turn off the time code

Select “DISP. OFF” in step 3 above.

Note:

•When the tape reaches an unrecorded section,

the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once

recorded, the time code cannot be changed.

Displaying the time code on a TV

during playback

1In TAPE-VCR mode, select I, then

press r on the Operation button.

Select “TC OUT” (1), then press r

(2).

OFF

OTHERS

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

2Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

TC OUT

Second

Minute

Hour

* Displayed during still

or frame advance

playback.

Time code

DISP.ON

TIME CODE

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Subject is too dark.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Focus

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.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “MAN. FOCUS”

(1), then press r (2).

5Press e to display the focus setting

screen.

AN. FOCUS AUTO

ANUAL

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

6Adjust the Power Zoom

control to frame the

subject as you desire.

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.

Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances

overlap in the same scene.

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns.

Subjects at different distances

appear in the center of the scene

at the same time.

MANUAL

FOCUS

FAR

NEAR

12bit

SET [ BUTTON]

Fast-speed shutter being used

under fluorescent lighting.

Advanced Features

7Press d or y (1) to focus on the

subject, then press e (2).

8Press e.

9Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

• “MF” is displayed.

Manual focus indicator

To cancel Manual Focus mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,

then press e.

Notes:

• The camcorder may not be able to focus

correctly if the subject is within approximately 6

feet (1.8 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle,

and then try refocusing.

• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may

not be able to correctly focus.

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually

adjust the focus by pressing d or y, even if

the focus setting screen is not displayed.

• When you want to cancel all manual settings and

return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF

button.

MANUAL MF

FOCUS

FAR

NEAR

12bit

SET [ BUTTON]

MANUAL MF

FOCUS

AUTO

12bit

SET [ BUTTON]

SET

AN. FOCUS

ANUAL

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

AUTO

min

0SP

min

MANUAL MF 12bit

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

1/10,000 sec.

1/4,000 sec.

1/2,000 sec.

1/1,000 sec.

1/500 sec.

1/250 sec.

1/100 sec.

1/60 sec.

Variable

Setting the Shutter Speed

The shutter speed 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.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SHUT.

SPEED” (1), then press r (2).

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

AUTO

ANUAL

5Press e to display the shutter speed

setting screen.

6Press d or y (1) to select the

desired shutter speed, then press e

(2).

•The selected shutter speed is displayed

on the menu screen.

7Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,

then press e.

MANUAL

SHUT.

SPEED

12bit

00001

AUTO

SET [ BUTTON]

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

2000

MANUAL

SHUT.

SPEED

12bit

00001

0020

SET [ BUTTON]

AUTO

Shutter speed

indicator Shutter speed

10000

4000

2000

1000

500

250

100

AUTO

Advanced Features

Recommended Shutter Speeds

The faster the shutter speed, the darker the

picture becomes. Select the most appropriate

shutter speed for the ambient light.

Tips on Using the Manual Shutter

Speed

•Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still

recording function (see page 39) to record

higher quality still images of fast-moving

subjects.

•If the on-screen picture flickers when

recording under fluorescent lighting, you may

be able to compensate by setting the shutter

speed to 1/100 sec.

Notes:

•Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/60

sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in

bright locations when you use a fast shutter

speed.

•Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent

lighting will cause flickering in the picture and

possibly periodic color shifts.

•The manual shutter speed setting will be

canceled if a scene setting is selected

thereafter.

•The manual shutter speed setting cannot be

used with Night Recording.

•When you want to cancel all manual settings and

return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF

button.

Situation

•Recording sports action in

bright daylight.

•Recording in bright daylight

at a ski resort.

•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).

•When you want to reduce

the light by half. Use as a

substitute for an ND2 filter.

Recommended

shutter speed

1/10,000 sec.

1/1,000 sec.

1/250 sec.

1/100 sec.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Manual Exposure

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 back-

ground, however, you may not be able to

record a clear image. In this case, use the

manual exposure function to correct the

exposure level.

Background is too bright and subject too

dark (backlit subject).

•Increase the exposure level to allow more light

through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

•Decrease the exposure level to allow less light

through the lens.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to

select Manual mode.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “EXPOSURE”

(1), then press r (2).

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

AUTO

ANUAL

5Press e to display the exposure setting

screen.

6Press d or y to select the desired

exposure level.

•The number shown is the selected

exposure level. The adjustment range is

from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).

7Press e.

•The selected exposure level is displayed

on the menu screen.

8Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel Manual Exposure mode

After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”,

then press e.

Notes:

•Manual Exposure mode will be canceled if a

scene setting is selected thereafter.

•Manual Exposure cannot be used with Night

Recording.

•When you want to cancel all manual settings and

return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF

button.

MANUAL

EXPOSURE

12bit

SET [ BUTTON]

MANUAL

EXPOSURE

12bit

SET [ BUTTON]

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

Advanced Features

W/B button

White Balance Lock

The color of the subject on the screen tends to

look different depending on the lighting

condition. The camcorder is preset to Auto

White Balance mode, which automatically

adjusts the hue of the picture for the current

lighting condition.

Auto White Balance may not work properly for

the following subjects. In this case, use the

white balance lock function.

•Subjects with one dominant color or subjects

against background with one dominant color

•Subjects under very bright light source, e.g.

video lights

•Subjects under light source with red hue, e.g.

glow of sunset

•Close-up images of small objects

Note:

•White Balance Lock cannot be set when the

camcorder is in Easy mode or the CAT’S EYE

switch is set to ON.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the W/B button to display the

white balance lock screen.

3Aim the lens at a white object.

•Adjust the distance of the object so that the

entire screen is white.

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set

the white balance lock.

•“W/B LOCK” flashes during the locking

procedure. To cancel the locking proce-

dure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button

while “W/B LOCK” flashes.

5Press the W/B button to turn off the

white balance lock screen.

•“W/B LOCK” is displayed.

To cancel White Balance Lock

1Press the W/B button, then press the

MENU/DISPLAY button.

•“W/B LOCK” changes to “WHITE BAL.”.

2Press the W/B button to turn off the

white balance lock screen.

Notes:

•If the light source changes or if you move from

indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, when

recording with the white balance locked, the

white balance may shift. Reset the white

balance.

•Do not move the camcorder while “W/B LOCK” is

flashing in step 4.

•If “W/B LOCK” does not stop flashing in step 4,

press the MENU/DISPLAY button to cancel the

locking procedure, and repeat step 4.

•White Balance Lock will be canceled if a

scene setting is selected thereafter.

AUTO

SET MENU DISPLAY

WHI TE BAL.

MANUAL

WBLOCK

min

MANUAL 12bit

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Digital Picture Effects

These digital picture effects let you record the

subject with a more dramatic effect.

Type of Digital Picture Effects

B/W: To record in black-and-white.

SEPIA: To record in sepia color similar to that

of an old photograph.

MOSAIC: To record a picture divided up into

tiles.

SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast,

creating a unique artistic image.

NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks and

whites of the image are reversed and colors

of the image are inverted.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT”

(1), then press r (2).

4Press d or y to select the desired

digital picture effect, then press e.

•The selected digital picture effect is

displayed on the menu screen.

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel the digital picture effect

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

OFF

SEPIA

SOLARI

NEGA

OSAIC

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

PIC. EFFECT

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

Note:

•Digital picture effects cannot be used when a

still image is displayed.

Advanced Features

Scene setting indicator

Scene Menu (Program AE)

You can set the camcorder to the shooting

mode that will create the best results for a

specific situation. Just select one of four scene

settings shown below. The camcorder will

automatically set the exposure, white balance,

and shutter speed to produce the optimum

picture quality for the selected situation.

Type of Scene Settings

SPORT: When you want to record a fast-

moving subject.

SUNLIGHT: When the background is very

bright.

DUSK: When you want to faithfully record the

red of the setting sun, and the surrounding

twilight.

PARTY: When the illumination is from a

spotlight or candles.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SCENE

MENU” (1), then press r (2).

SPORT

SCENE MENU

4Press d or y to select the scene

setting that best fits the recording

situation, then press e.

•The selected scene setting is displayed on

the menu screen.

SPORT

min

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The selected scene setting indicator is

displayed.

To cancel the scene setting

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

•Scene settings cannot be used when Night

Recording is used or a still image is dis-

played.

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

OFF

SUNL IGHT

DUSK

PARTY

SPORT

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Mounting hole

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory)

With the optional 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.

Mounting the Zoom Microphone

1Align the mounting pin of the zoom

microphone with the mounting hole on

the camcorder, and slide the zoom

microphone in the direction of the arrow

until it locks into place.

Mounting pin

2Turn the screw in the direction of the

arrow to secure the zoom microphone.

Removing the zoom microphone

Turn the screw in the opposite direction than

when mounting, and then pull off the zoom

microphone.

Caution:

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom

microphone, as this may cause the camcorder

or zoom microphone to break down.

Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode

Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the

zoom microphone is mounted.

Type of Zoom Microphone modes

AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects

the optimum sound according to the magnifi-

cation of the zoom lens. When the zoom lens

is at a wide-angle setting, the built-in micro-

phone is used to record sounds. As the zoom

magnification increases, the sounds from the

zoom microphone and built-in microphone

are mixed according to the zoom setting.

TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record

sounds at a distance. (The built-in micro-

phone is turned off.)

OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off. (The

built-in microphone is on.)

1Mount the zoom microphone to the

camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “ZOOM MIC” (1),

then press r (2).

OFF

AUTO

TELE

AUDIO MODE

IND

ZOOM MIC

AUDIO SET

5Press d or y to select the desired

zoom microphone mode, then press e.

•The selected zoom microphone mode is

displayed on the menu screen.

AUTO

ZOOM MIC

6Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Screw

Note:

•When the camcorder is in Easy mode, the Zoom

Microphone mode is fixed to “AUTO” and cannot

be selected on the menu screen.

Advanced Features

Windbreak

The windbreak function allows you to reduce

annoying noise from strong winds when

recording.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA

mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select U, then press r on the Opera-

tion button. Select “WIND” (1), then

press r (2).

OFF

AUDIO MODE

IND

ZOOM MIC

AUDIO SET

4Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

IND

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel Windbreak

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

•Keep the windbreak function off during normal

recording. If it is left on, the recorded audio may

sound somewhat muffled when played back.

Setting the Confirmation

Sounds

A confirmation sound is made when you turn

on or off the Power switch, press the REC

START/STOP button, or perform other desig-

nated operations. Use the procedure below to

change the type of sound or to turn off the

confirmation sounds altogether.

Type of Confirmation Sound

Settings

CHIME: A chiming sound is made.

BEEP: An electronic beeping sound is made.

OFF: No confirmation sound is made.

1Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SOUND” (1),

then press r (2).

BEEP

OFF

CHIME

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

TC OUT

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

3Press d or y to select the desired

sound setting, then press e.

BEEP

SOUND

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Note:

•If “OFF” is selected, the sound effect of a

camera shutter closing in PHOTO SHOT mode

and CARD-CAMERA mode will also be turned

off.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Time Zone Chart

World Clock

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 home time

zone if they have not already been set (see

page 15).

Example: Changing the clock from New York

time to Los Angeles time.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AREA” (1),

then press r (2).

4Press d or y (1) to select “17 L.A.”,

then press e (2).

•The camcorder is now set to Los

Angeles time.

NEW YORK20

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

CLOCK SET

L. A.17

AREA

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

HAWAII

CHICAGO

DENVER

NEW YORK

L. A.

CARACAS

FN ISL.

RIO

ANCHRGE

SAMOA

150˚

LONDON MOSCOW

PARIS

AZORES

CAIRO

DUBAI KARACHI DACCA HNGKNG TOKYO

SYDNEY

SOLOMON

BANGKOK

WLLNGTN

180˚150˚120˚90˚60˚30˚0˚

30˚60˚90˚120˚

24 2 3 4 5 61 7 8 9 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10

Area

number

AUTO

min

2002.2 03MA:01

JUN.

min

2002.2 03MA:7

JUN.

Advanced Features

Area Table

Area name

LONDON

PARIS

CAIRO

MOSCOW

DUBAI

KARACHI

DACCA

BANGKOK

HNGKNG

TOKYO

SYDNEY

SOLOMON

WLLNGTN

SAMOA

HAWAII

ANCHRGE

L.A.

DENVER

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

CARACAS

RIO

FN ISL.

AZORES

Countries or areas*

England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time)

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzer-

land, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia

Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey

Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia

(Moscow)

United Arab Emirates

Maldives, Pakistan

Bangladesh, India, Myanmar

Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand, Vietnam

Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Borneo, Bali), Malaysia,

Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan

Japan, Korea

Australia (Sydney)

New Caledonia

Fiji, New Zealand

Western Samoa

Hawaii Is., Tahiti, HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Alaska), AST (Alaska Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Los Angeles, San Francisco), PST (Pacific Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Denver), MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Mexico (Mexico City), U.S.A. (Chicago), CST (Central Standard Time)

Canada (Montreal), Jamaica, Peru, U.S.A. (New York, Washington D.C.),

EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Chile, Dominican Republic, Venezuela

Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Fernando de Noronha

Azores Islands

*These are commonly used names. The formal names may be different.

Area number

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

Daylight saving time indicator

Selecting Daylight Saving

Time

Perform the procedure below to advance the

clock of the camcorder one hour to daylight

saving time.

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or

CARD-CAMERA mode.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select P, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DYLT SAVE”

(1), then press r (2).

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

DISPLAY

DYLT SAVE

AREA

SETTING

12H 24H

OFF

CLOCK SET

4Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

•The time automatically changes to daylight

saving time.

DYLT SAVE ON

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The Q indicator appears when the date/

time is displayed.

min

2002.2 03MA:1 1

JUN.

To reset to standard time

Select “OFF” in step 4 above.

AUTO

min

2002.2 03MA:01

JUN.

Advanced Features

Playback Zoom

The playback zoom function allows you to

magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its

original size and to shift the magnified picture

by using the remote control (see pages 43 and

44 for use of the remote control).

ZOOM buttons

Advanced Features

Playback

Shift buttons

• The example screens for this feature are for

TAPE-VCR mode.

1During playback in TAPE-VCR (or

CARD-VCR) mode, press the ZOOM T

button to zoom in.

2Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button to

shift the displayed image.

To cancel Playback Zoom

Press the ZOOM W button to zoom out to the

widest angle.

Notes:

• Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in

picture quality for still images.

• Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be

transferred via DV or PC connect cable to a

personal computer.

AUDIO

1 2

AUDIO

1 2

AUDIO

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

Gamma Playback

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.

During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA1” appears, and the picture

becomes brighter.

To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/

BRIGHTER button again.

•“GAMMA2” appears.

To cancel Gamma Playback

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until

“GAMMA1” and “GAMMA2” disappear.

Note:

•Gamma Playback has no effect during still

playback.

Multiple Strobe Playback

The multiple strobe playback function can be

used to capture the action of a fast-moving

subject at intervals of 1/10 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.

1In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “MULTI

FRAME” (1), then press r (2).

3Press d or y to select “9 FRAMES”

(9-frame picture) or “16 FRAMES” (16-

frame picture), then press e.

OFF

FRAMES

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

FRAMES

ULTI FRAME

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen, and then

begin playback.

5Press the STILL button 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

Press the STILL button again.

Note:

•Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used

during video search, still or slow playback.

GAMMA AUDIO

DIO

1 2

GAMMA AUDIO1

GAMMA AUDIO22

1 2

GAMMA AUDIO

Advanced Features

Playback Effects

Playback effects can be used to create an

interesting scene transition between a still

image and the following image during play-

back in TAPE-VCR mode.

Type of Playback Effects

OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next

image fades in, replacing the previous image.

The two scenes momentarily dissolve.

WIPE: A still image is replaced with the next

image first appearing in the middle of the

screen and gradually expanding to fill the

screen.

Preparation

Plan the scene transition, and record still

images with the still recording function (see

page 39).

Notes:

•Playback effects can also be used to provide a

transition from a still image to a moving image.

•Record images for 6 seconds or longer. An

image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not

dissolve properly.

Using Playback Effect

1In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PB EFFECT”

(1), then press r (2).

3Press d or y to select “OVERLAP”

or “WIPE”, then press e.

OFF

OVERLAP

IPE

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

IPE

PB EFFECT

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

5Rewind or fast forward the tape to just

before the position where you want to

use the playback effect, and then begin

playback.

•The still image is replaced with the next

image with the selected playback effect.

To cancel the playback effect

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

•Playback effects will be canceled if Multiple

Strobe Playback is used thereafter.

•Scene transition does not occur if Playback

Zoom or Picture Effect Playback is used

thereafter.

•Playback effects will be canceled if the power

source is interrupted.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Picture Effect Playback

These picture effects let you play back images

with a more dramatic effect.

Type of Picture Effects

B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-

white.

SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color

similar to that of an old photograph.

MOSAIC*: The picture is divided up into tiles.

SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is

enhanced, creating a unique artistic image.

NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are

reversed and colors of the image are

inverted.

*Available only in TAPE-VCR mode.

•The example screens for this feature are for

TAPE-VCR mode.

1During playback in TAPE-VCR or CARD-

VCR mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY

button until the menu screen appears.

2Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PIC. EFFECT”

(1), then press r (2).

OFF

SEPIA

SOLARI

NEGA

OSAIC

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

3Press d or y to select the desired

picture effect, then press e.

PIC. EFFECT

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

•Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot

be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to

a personal computer.

•Picture Effect Playback cannot be used with

Multiple Strobe Playback or Slide Show

Playback.

Advanced Features

Darker Brighter

Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient

lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor

picture settings.

Adjusting the Picture

1Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

•The example screens for this feature are for

TAPE-CAMERA mode.

2Press d or y to select O (1), then

press r (2) on the Operation button.

3Press d or y to select the item you

wish to adjust, then press r.

4Press d or y to adjust the item to

the desired setting.

LCD BRIGHT

VF BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD TINT

Note:

• Close the LCD monitor to turn on the

viewfinder when adjusting the “VF

BRIGHT”.

Adjusting the Backlight

1Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

2Select O, then press r on the

Operation button. Press d or y to

select “BACKLIGHT” (1), then press r

(2).

NORMAL

BRIGHT

AUTO

BACKL IGHT

BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD

VF TINT

LCD VF SET

LCD BRIGHT

3Press d or y to select “AUTO”,

“NORMAL” or “BRIGHT”, then press e.

BACKL IGHT BRIGHT

AUTO: The camcorder automatically

switches between “NORMAL” and

“BRIGHT” depending on the ambient

lighting. This mode is only available in

TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA

mode.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under

moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong

lighting conditions, such as bright

daylight.

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

AUTO

BACKL IGHT

LCD BRIGHT

BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD

VF TINT

LCD VF SET

Decrease Increase

Red Green

Darker Brighter

Note:

•When the color or tint is adjusted, the picture on

the LCD monitor may differ from the picture

actually recorded. Do not change the color and

tint settings unless it is necessary. (These

adjustments only affect the monitor picture, not

the recorded image.)

5Press e, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Recording

Editing

Video editing lets you refine your videos by

removing unwanted sequences from your tape,

or transposing one sequence with another.

This camcorder lets you monitor the source

program on the built-in LCD monitor without

having to connect it to an external TV or video

monitor.

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the

supplied audio/video cable, as shown.

Notes:

•If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use

the white plug for the audio connection on the

VCR.

•If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you can

use a commercially available S-video cable for

the video connection. (The yellow video plug

does not need to be connected to the VCR.)

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1Play 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 reading at

the beginning and end of that sequence

(see page 46). Then, rewind the tape to

before the beginning of the portion that

you wish to keep.

2Load a video cassette into the recording

VCR.

3Press y on the camcorder to begin

playback, and then press the Record

button on the VCR to begin recording.

4Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR

to pause recording when the source

tape reaches the beginning of the

sequence to be cut.

5Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button

on the VCR to resume recording when

the source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

To stop editing

Press d on the camcorder and press the Stop

button on the VCR.

Notes:

•Some of the transitions between edited

sequences may be slightly off.

•There may be picture noise during video search

or still playback. This does not imply a defect in

the camcorder.

•The time code display will be recorded along

with the edited sequences if the TC OUT item is

set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing (see

page 46).

POWER

TV/VCR SET UP

CHANNEL

REC

PLAY

STOP/

EJECT

PAUSE

/STILL

To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-video cable (commercially available)

Playback

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

Advanced Features

Recording from an External

Source

You can use this camcorder to record or edit

videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,

or video disc player.

Connect the camcorder to the source equip-

ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as

shown.

Notes:

•If the source equipment has only one audio

output jack, use the white plug for the audio

connection on the source equipment. (The input

audio will only be recorded on the left channel of

the tape.)

•If the source equipment has an S-video input

socket, you can use a commercially available S-

video cable for the video connection. (The yellow

video plug does not need to be connected to the

VCR.)

To Record from an External Source

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

2Begin playback on the source equipment

connected to the camcorder.

•Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is being properly received.

3Press the REC START/STOP button on

the camcorder.

•The camcorder enters the Recording

Standby mode.

4Press y on the Operation button to

begin recording.

Notes:

•To pause recording, press y. Press y

again to resume recording.

•To operate by remote control, perform steps 1

and 2 above, and press the TAPE REC START/

STOP button, then press the PAUSE/STILL

button (g).

•If “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder

screen, check that the S-video cable or audio/

video cable is properly connected.

To stop recording

Press d on the Operation button.

Recording

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow: To VIDEO jack

White: To AUDIO L jack

Red: To AUDIO R jack

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-video cable (commercially available)

To S-video output

socket

Yellow: To video output jack

White: To audio output (L) jack

Red: To audio output (R) jack

Playback

TV with monitor output VCR

Video disc player

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Video equipment

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

Editing with the DV Terminal

(IEEE1394)

This camcorder enables you to perform digital

video editing. Connect the camcorder to video

equipment with a DV terminal using a commer-

cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to

transfer all dubbing signals including video

and audio.

To Record to Video Equipment

See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page

65, using the video equipment as the recording

source.

Note:

•Make sure that the video equipment to which

you are recording can input dubbing signals via

the DV terminal.

To Record from Video Equipment

1Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,

and insert a Mini DV cassette.

2Begin playback on the video equipment

connected to the camcorder.

•Check the camcorder screen to see if

the picture is being properly received.

3Press the REC START/STOP button on

the camcorder.

•The camcorder enters the Recording

Standby mode.

4Press y on the Operation button to

begin recording.

To stop recording

Press d on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1Press y to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of

the sequence to be cut.

2Press y to resume recording when

the source tape reaches the end of the

sequence to be cut.

Notes:

•Make sure that the video equipment from which

you are recording can output dubbing signals

via the DV terminal.

•If the video equipment is not set to the playback

mode or the DV cable is not properly connected,

“NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder

screen.

•If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder

even if the DV cable is properly connected and

you are playing back the source media from the

video equipment, set the Power switch on the

camcorder to OFF and then back to VCR, or

disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.

•If a digital video recording with a copyright

protection signal is used as the playback source,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the

camcorder monitor and the recording function is

disabled (see page 88).

To DV terminal

DV cable

(commercially available)

To DV terminal

Advanced Features

Audio Dubbing Feature

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.

Note:

•Audio dubbing cannot be performed via the DV

terminal.

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 1: Left sound

Audio 2: Right sound

In Audio Dubbing mode

12-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound

16-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over

the original right sound. Both the dubbed and

original sounds are in mono.

Audio 1: Original left sound

Audio 2: Dubbed sound

Built-in stereo microphone

Note:

•You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio

recording mode by performing the procedure on

page 31.

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

Audio Dubbing

1Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette

and locate the tape position where you

wish to start audio dubbing.

2Press y to pause playback.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AUDIO DUB”

(1), then press r (2).

•The audio dubbing screen appears.

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

ULTI FRAME

PLAYBACK SET

AUDIO

START

STOP

DUB

CANCEL MENU DISPLAY

To pause audio dubbing

Press e.

To quit audio dubbing

Press the MENU/DISPLAY button. The audio

dubbing screen disappears.

If you wish to change the dubbed audio

or dub additional scenes

1Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the audio dubbing screen.

2Repeat steps 1 to 5 above.

Notes:

•Audio dubbing cannot be used with record-

ings made in LP mode.

•It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing

only with recordings made with this camcorder.

Use of recordings made with other digital video

equipment may result in poor audio quality.

•Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the

original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16-

bit mode or vice versa. Press e to resume

operation.

•Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion

recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion

of the tape is encountered.

•You can play back the dubbed audio and the

original audio together or separately (see

“Selecting the Audio Playback Mode” on next

page).

AUDIO

START

STOP

DUB

AUDIO

5Press e to begin audio dubbing.

Record your narration.

Advanced Features

Selecting the Audio Playback

Mode

You can select any of the following audio

playback modes.

Audio 1+2

•12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio

2 channels)

•16-bit recording in stereo (left and right

channels)

Audio 1

•12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel

only)

•16-bit recording in mono (left channel only)

Audio 2

•12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel

only)

•16-bit recording in mono (right channel only)

1Play back a Mini DV cassette with

dubbed audio.

2Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

3Select V, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “AUDIO” (1),

then press r (2).

4Press d or y to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press e.

AUDIO DUB

PIC.EFFECT

AUDIO

PB EFFECT

PLAYBACK SET

ULTI FRAME

AUDIO 12

5Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The selected audio playback mode

indicator is displayed.

Note:

•The audio playback mode indicator, “AUDIO”, is

displayed in different colors depending on the

recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the

recording being played back. A white display

indicates 12-bit recording mode, and a green

display, 16-bit recording mode.

AUDIO

Audio playback

mode indicator

Advanced Features

Playback

Advanced Features

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 supplied Video

Capture Software.

System Requirements

•IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intelb Pentiumb

133 MHz or faster processor

•Microsoft Windowsb 95B, Windowsb 95C,

Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second Edition,

Windowsb 2000 Professional*, or Windowsb

Me operating system

•32 MB or more of RAM

•9 MB minimum of available hard-disk space

•SVGA (800 K 600 pixels) color display

monitor with 16-bit color or higher

•CD-ROM drive (for installation)

•RS-232C serial port

•Mouse or other pointing device

Connecting the camcorder to a

Personal Computer

1Turn off the PC.

2Connect the camcorder as shown below.

•Before connecting the camcorder to the

PC, make sure that the PC power is off

to insure that images are transferred

properly.

3Turn on the PC.

To RS-232C port

(D-sub 9-pin port)

PC connecting cable (supplied)

To PC connection jack

Notes:

•It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery

charger as a power source for extended periods

of use.

•Images with the following functions cannot be

transferred to a personal computer.

—TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom,

Picture Effect Playback

—TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital

Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu

•Using a commercially available floppy disk

adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to

directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia

card to a PC (see page 85).

•To edit still images transferred with the Video

Capture Software, use a commercially available

image editing software.

* In the Windowsb 2000 Professional environ-

ment, only the system administrator has

installation access rights.

Installing the Software

1Turn on the PC and start up Windows.

2Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture

Software into the CD-ROM drive.

3Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

4Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive

icon.

5Double click on the “Setup.exe” file.

6Follow the instructions as they appear

on the PC monitor until the installation is

complete.

7Restart the PC.

Advanced Features

Using the Software

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.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later is required

for viewing the PDF manual of the Video

Capture Software. If the Adobe Acrobat Reader

is not installed on your PC, perform steps

below to install one.

1Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture

Software into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive

icon.

Opening the PDF Manual

2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive

icon.

4Double click on the “Manual” folder.

5Double click on the PDF file of the

desired language version.

•Adobe Acrobat Reader launches and

the selected PDF manual opens.

Note:

•If the PDF file does not open, Adobe Acrobat

Reader may not be properly installed. Refer to

the steps of “Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader”

to check the installation procedure.

Printing the PDF Manual

Print out the PDF manual so that you can

consult it whenever necessary.

1Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture

Software into the CD-ROM drive.

1Open the PDF manual.

Language File name

Chinese, Simplified ar40chs.exe

Chinese, Traditional ar405cht.exe

Dutch ar405dut.exe

English ar405eng.exe

French ar405fre.exe

German ar405deu.exe

Italian ar405ita.exe

Korean ar405kor.exe

Portugese, Brazilian ar405por.exe

Spanish, Castilian ar405esl.exe

Swedish ar405swe.exe

4Double click on the “Acroread” folder.

5Double click on the desired language

version.

6Follow the instructions as they appear

on the PC monitor until the installation is

complete.

7Restart the PC.

2Select “Print” in the “File” menu.

Note:

•The menu expressions such as “Print” and

“File” may vary according to the language

version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed

on the PC.

3Select your print settings, then click

“OK”.

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. Select the “Readme” text file you

prefer. The letters between “Readme” and “.txt”

define the language; for example, “en” in

“Readmeen.txt” stands for English, etc.

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

SmartMedia Card

Features

Inserting and Removing a

SmartMedia Card

(Commercially available)

Inserting a SmartMedia Card

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

Card slot cover

2Open the LCD monitor.

3Open the card slot cover in the direction

of the arrow.

4Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot

as shown below, and push it in as far as

it will go.

5Close the card slot cover.

Removing a SmartMedia Card

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the

SmartMedia card straight out as shown below.

Note:

• Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot

cover, as the camcorder may not record the still

image properly.

Contact area

Chipped corner

SmartMedia Card

Features

Card Recording

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 SmartMedia card

(commercially available).

1Insert a SmartMedia card into the

camcorder.

2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

4Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

•The picture from the lens is now

displayed in the viewfinder.

6Adjust the Power Zoom

control to frame the

subject as you desire.

0901

Media Selection switch 7Press the STILL button to

begin recording.

•The S indicator flashes

red while data is being

recorded on the

SmartMedia card, and

returns to white when recording completes.

Notes:

•Recording under insufficient lighting may result

in blurred images. It is recommended that you

use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated

subjects.

• Recording under the light of a fluorescent,

mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering in

the image and, depending on the timing of the

shot, may result in changes to color hue in the

image.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while the S indicator

is flashing in step 6.

AUTO

CARD

9001

Power Zoom control

STILL button

Power switch

Lock button

Number of shots taken

Number of shots remaining

5Perform steps in “Selecting a still

recording effect” to select the desired

still recording effect (see page 40).

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

SmartMedia Card

Features

Selecting the Picture

Resolution

The picture quality of still images recorded on

the SmartMedia card depends on the resolu-

tion setting. Select the appropriate setting to

match the purpose of recording.

Type of resolution settings

NORMAL: Records images with standard

picture quality.

FINE: Records images with higher quality than

in NORMAL mode but with a lower number of

recordable images.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than

in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality.

Approximate number of recordable

images for each resolution setting

Note:

•The number of recordable images differs

depending on the combination of resolution

settings being used and the images being shot.

1In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu

screen appears.

2Select Y, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “REC MODE”

(1), then press r (2).

3Press d or y to select the desired

setting, then press e.

REC MODE NORMAL

DGTL ZOOM

SNAP EFF. ECONOMY

FINE

CAMERA SET

REC MODE NORMAL

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

•The selected resolution setting indicator

is displayed.

NORMAL 9001

Note:

• The resolution setting indicator is also displayed

in CARD-VCR mode. The resolution setting

indicator displayed during playback is based on

the amount of data for that recorded image.

Since the amount of data differs depending on

factors such as image detail, sometimes the

resolution setting indicator displayed during

playback may not match the resolution setting

used during recording.

Capacity of

SmartMedia

card

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

Resolution setting

NORMAL

104

211

424

849

FINE

132

265

531

ECONOMY

195

395

795

1,592 Resolution setting indicator

SmartMedia Card

Features

Self-timer operating indicator

Recording with the Self-timer

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.

1In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the

MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu

screen appears.

SCENE

SELF TIMER

DIS

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

CARD

2Select T, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SELF TIMER”

(1), then press r (2).

CARD

NORMAL

[ BUTTON]

CANCEL

AUTO

SCENE

SELF TIMER

DIS

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

CARD

9001

3Frame the subject, and then press the

STILL button to set the timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator flashes

while the timer counts down.

• The shutter will be automatically released

10 seconds after, and a still image of the

subject is recorded.

Notes:

•When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the

camcorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it

to a tripod, etc.

•To cancel the self-timer, press the STILL button

again in step 3 above.

•Self-timer mode will be canceled after recording

one image. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record

another image with the self-timer.

Caution:

•Do not turn the power off or remove the

SmartMedia card once the self-timer operating

indicator begins flashing.

CARD

NORMAL

[ ST ILL]

CANCEL

AUTO

9001

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

SmartMedia Card

Features

Formatting a SmartMedia

Card

In order to use a commercially available

SmartMedia card with this camcorder, format-

ting is necessary before its first use. You also

need to format a SmartMedia card when one of

the following warning indicators appears, in

order to use the card with the camcorder.

•“FORMAT MEMORY CARD”

•“MEMORY CARD ERROR”

•“MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”

•“CANNOT STORE DATA”

Cautions:

•Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all

images on the card including the delete-

protected images. Be sure to copy important

data on your computer or other media before

formatting the card (see pages 71 and 72).

•Do not remove the power source during

formatting, as this may cause damage to the

camcorder or SmartMedia card. It is recom-

mended that you use the AC outlet for the power

supply.

1Insert a SmartMedia card to be format-

ted into the camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to CARD-CAMERA

mode.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “FORMAT” (1),

then press r (2) to display the format

screen.

SCENE

SELF TIMER

DIS

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

MANUAL SET

CARD

FORMAT

ALL

YES [ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

ERASED.

DATA WILL

FORMAT

REMOTE

SOUND

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

•To cancel formatting, press d.

5Press y to begin formatting.

FORMAT

REMOTE

SOUND

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

ALL

YES [ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

ERASED.

DATA WILL

6Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

•Use this camcorder to format a SmartMedia

card. The camcorder may not recognize the

images on a card formatted by a computer or

other equipment.

•You cannot format a SmartMedia card with a

write-protect seal affixed.

SmartMedia Card

Features

Card Playback

It is possible to play back and view still images

recorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCD

monitor.

Media Selection switch

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

Power switch

Operation button

1Open the LCD monitor and adjust the

angle.

2Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

3Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

•The images recorded on the

SmartMedia card are displayed in a

thumbnail format.

100 0006-

NORMAL

Lock button

Total thumbnail pages

4Press e or r on the Operation button

to move the selection frame to the

desired image.

•Each time you press e or r, the

selection frame moves backward or

forward.

Notes:

•You can display a thumbnail of the previous

(or next) 6 images by pressing e (or r)

when the selection frame is on the image at

the top left (or bottom right).

•Holding down e or r increases the

speed of motion of the selection frame.

100 0003-

NORMAL

Selection frame

5Press y.

•The selected image is displayed in full-

screen.

Available Operations during Full-

screen Display

•You can display the full-screen picture of the

previous or next image by pressing e or r.

•To return to a thumbnail of the images,

press d.

NORMAL 103 103

NORMAL

100 0003-

CARDCARD

Note:

• Depending on the amount of data for the

recorded image, the resolution setting indicator

displayed during playback may not match the

resolution setting used during recording.

Page numberImage number

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

SmartMedia Card

Features

Slide Show Playback

It is possible to automatically play back

consecutive still images recorded on a

SmartMedia card at intervals of 5 seconds.

This is useful when confirming the data

recorded on a SmartMedia card.

1Set the camcorder to CARD-VCR mode.

2Press e or r to select the image from

which you want to begin slide show

playback.

100 0003-

NORMAL

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

4Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “SLIDE SHOW”

(1), then press r (2).

CANCEL

START

SLIDE SHOW

[ BUTTON]

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARDCARD

5Press y.

•Beginning from the image selected in

step 2, the recorded images will be

displayed in full-screen one after

another in order of recording.

CANCEL [ BUTTON]CANCEL [ BUTTON]

SL I DE SHOWSLIDE SHOW

CARD

After playing back all the images on the

SmartMedia card once, Slide Show

Playback automatically stops.

6Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen, then press d

to display a thumbnail of images.

To stop Slide Show Playback

During slide show playback, press d, then

press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the

menu screen.

SmartMedia Card

Features

Delete-protection indicator

Delete-protection

It is possible to prevent your important images

recorded on the SmartMedia card from being

accidentally erased.

1In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PROTECT”

(1), then press r (2).

3Press the e or r to select the image

to be protected.

PROTECT

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

100 0006-

CANCEL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

CARD

PROTECT

100 0004-

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

4Press y to set the protection.

•The R indicator appears.

• If you want to protect another image,

repeat steps 3 and 4.

PROTECT

100 0004-

CAN

CEL

SET [ BU

TTON]

[ BU

TTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

5Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

To cancel the protection setting

1Select the image for which the protec-

tion setting is to be canceled in step 3

above.

PROTECT

100 0004-

CANCEL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

2Press y to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

PROTECT

100 0004-

CANCEL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

3Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

Note:

•Formatting a SmartMedia card deletes all

images on it, including the ones with the delete-

protection setting.

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

SmartMedia Card

Features

Deleting One Stored Image

You can delete unwanted images to free up

memory of a SmartMedia card for new images.

Note:

•Deleted images cannot be restored. Check

whether or not you want the images before

performing the procedure below.

1In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DELETE” (1),

then press r (2).

3Press e or r to select the image to

be deleted.

4Press y to set the image.

•To cancel deletion, press d.

DELETE

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARD

100 0006-

SET [ BU

TTON]

[ BU

TTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

DELETE

100 0003-

CANCEL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

5Press y to delete the image.

• If you want to delete another image,

repeat steps 3 to 5.

6Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

Caution:

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an

image.

DELETE

DELETE ?

YES[ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

DELETE

DELETE ?

YES [ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

100 0003-

NORMAL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

DELETE

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

Notes:

•The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image

(see page 80).

•You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia

card with a write-protect seal affixed.

SmartMedia Card

Features

Deleting All Stored Images

You can delete all images stored on a

SmartMedia card in one operation.

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

SmartMedia card, first delete-protect them (see

page 80), and then perform the procedure

below.

1In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DELETE ALL”

(1), then press r (2).

•To cancel deletion, press d.

3Press y to delete all the images.

Notes:

•The protected images cannot be deleted.

Cancel the protection setting to delete the image

(see page 80).

•You cannot delete images on the SmartMedia

card with a write-protect seal affixed.

•Deleting all stored images will not erase DPOF

(see page 83) assigned images with delete-

protection setting.

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARDCARD

DELETE ALL

DELETE ALL ?

YES [ BUTTON]

NO [ BUTTON]

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARD

NOW DELETING

100 0004-

NORMAL

DELETE ALL

Caution:

•Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

SmartMedia Card

Features

Print Order

The print order function allows you to add print

information called DPOF to still images

recorded on a SmartMedia card.

Number of printouts

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. In the future, it will be possible to easily

print still images using the DPOF feature when

you use a DPOF-compatible printer or visit a

shop with a service for printing DPOF images.

Notes:

• It is possible to print an image even if no print

order has been assigned.

• You cannot assign a print order to images on a

SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal

affixed.

Assigning Print Order to an Image

1In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU/

DISPLAY button until the menu screen

appears.

2Select S, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “PRI. ORDER”

(1), then press r (2).

3Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press e (2) to display

a thumbnail of the recorded images.

4Press e or r (1) to select the image

to which you want to assign a print

order, then press y (2).

5Press e or r to select the number of

printouts.

•1 through 99 can be set for the number

of printouts.

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER PRI. SELECT

PRI. ALL

PRI.

CANCEL

NONE

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARDCARD

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER PRI. SELECT

PRI. ALL

PRI.

CANCEL

NONE

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

100 0006-

CANCEL

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

CARD

100 0004-

SET [ BU

TTON]

[ BU

TTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

100 0004-

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

SmartMedia Card

Features

6Press y to set the print order, then

press d.

•The M indicator appears.

•If you want to assign another print order,

repeat steps 4 to 6.

7Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

To cancel the print order for an image

1Select the image for which you want to

cancel the print order in step 4 above,

then press y.

2Press e (1) to select “0”, and press

y (2), then press d.

•The M indicator disappears.

Assigning Print Order to All Images

1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

ALL”, then press e (2).

To cancel the print order for all images

1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

100 0004-

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

Print order indicator

100 0004-

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

100 0004-

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON]

END

SET [ BUTTON]

[ BUTTON] NORMAL

P P P

100 0006-

NORMAL

SLIDE SHO

EFFECTPIC.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRI. ORDER PRI . SELECT

PRI. ALL

PRI.

CANCEL

NONE

DELETE ALL

PLAYBACK SET

CARD

3Press d, then press the MENU/

DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

2Press d or y (1) to select “PRI.

NONE”, then press e (2) to cancel the

print order for all images.

• The M indicators are turned off.

SmartMedia Card Features

Playback

SmartMedia Card

Features

Folder of still images

Transferring the Data on a

SmartMedia Card to a

Computer

In addition to using the supplied PC connect-

ing cable, it is possible to directly transfer still

images on the SmartMedia card by using a

commercially available floppy disk adapter or

PC card adapter.

Adapters for the SmartMedia Card

DCIM

100SHARP

DVC00001.JPG

DVC00002.JPG

••••••

Notes:

• Be careful when using a floppy disk adapter as it

is possible to write and erase data even when a

write-protect seal is affixed to the SmartMedia

card.

• Remove the write-protect seal from the

SmartMedia card before inserting the card to a

PC card adapter.

• For details, see the operation manuals of the

computer, floppy disk adapter, and PC card

adapter.

Sub-folder of still

images

Serial number

(100 to 999)

Still image

Via a floppy

disk adapter

To floppy

disk drive

Via a PC card

adapter To PC card

slot

Image Folders and File Names

Still images recorded using the camcorder are

stored on a SmartMedia card as shown below.

Appendix

Position the subject in

the center.

Focus manually when you

need to position the

subject off center (see

pages 47 and 48).

Light from behind Backlighting

Appendix

Useful Information

Hints for Better Shooting

• Position the subject in the center of the

scene. When you are using auto focus,

whatever is in the center of the scene is kept

in focus.

• Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture,

shoot with the light source behind you.

When the background is brighter than the

subject, the subject often becomes too dark.

If you have to record with this lighting, use

Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct

the exposure level to improve the picture (see

pages 33 and 51).

• Before zooming, think about how to best

frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces

unattractive pictures. It also increases the

battery power consumption.

• When image shaking is noticeable during

zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or

push the Power Zoom control to the W side to

zoom out.

• Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and

tilting (vertical movement) should be done

slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a

scene or the height of a building, and to

make scenes easy to watch during playback.

• Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving

subjects.

Optimal lighting range

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.

Note: The figures in the chart are approximations.

Situation (Lux)

Blue sky

Clear day at noon (100,000)

Clear day at 10 am (65,000)

Clear day at 3 pm (35,000)

Cloudy day at noon (32,000)

Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000)

Cloudy day, one hour after sunrise (2,000)

Clear day, one hour before sunset (1,000)

Fluorescent light near window (1,000)

Factory floor (700–800)

Sales counter in department store (500–700)

Bowling alley (500)

Library (400–500)

Office with fluorescent lighting (400–500)

Fluorescent desk lamp (400)

Flashlight at 3 ft (1 m) (250)

Shop stairway (100)

During intermission at movie theater (15–35)

Cigarette lighter at 1 ft (30 cm) (15–20)

Candles on birthday cake at 8 inches (20 cm) (10–15)

Candlelight

Brightness

(Lux)

100,000

10,000

1,000

100

Tips on good lighting

In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural

lighting is adequate for home videos. Indoors,

however, artificial lighting is usually required.

Video lights with halogen lamps provide the

most natural artificial light over a long operating

life.

Note:

• It may take longer to focus when zooming and

panning are used frequently.

Appendix

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 conven-

tional analog formats.

•High horizontal resolution

Detailed, accurate images with the highest

level of horizontal resolution for home use.

•Clear color reproduction with virtually no

color contamination

Provides three times the color resolution of

conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models).

Clear images with virtually no distracting

color contamination (which usually appears

as red).

•Standard use of TBC (Time Base Corrector)

to prevent jittery images

Ensures stable images with a high signal-to-

noise ratio.

•PCM digital recording

PCM digital recording gives you high-quality

stereo sound that puts you in the middle of

the action.

The “DV” trademark can only be used on

digital VCR products which have been

evaluated and have met the specifications set

by the HD Digital VCR Conference for

Standardization of Consumer Use Digital

VCR Formats.

This product incorporates copyright protec-

tion technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights owned by

Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only

unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-

sembly is prohibited.

DV and conventional video cassette

tapes

8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be

used for playback or recording with this

camcorder.

Note:

•This camcorder reproduces the highest picture

quality when used with an ME tape. It is

recommended you use an ME tape for high-

quality recording and playback.

Mini DV cassette DV cassette

8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette

There are two kinds of DV-format video

cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the

larger DV cassette used for extended playback

and recording. This camcorder only operates

with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot

be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with

the i mark.

Appendix

Mini DV Cassette

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 labeled for use with LP mode.

•Do not insert anything into the holes on the

bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them

in any way.

•Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area

conducive to dust or mold.

•Do not place the Mini DV cassette near

magnetic sources such as electric clocks or

magnetic devices as this may adversely

affect recorded material.

•When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette

is used again for recording, the previously

recorded material will be automatically

erased.

•The Mini DV cassette will not operate if

inserted in the wrong direction.

•Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV

cassette without running the tape as this may

cause uneven tape winding and damage the

tape.

•Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct

sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas

with excessive steam.

•Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and

stand it in an upright position.

•If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the

tape.

•Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it

to excessive shocks.

To protect recordings against acciden-

tal erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV

cassette to the “SAVE” position.

To record over a previously recorded tape,

slide the protect tab to the “REC” position.

The digital VCR has far superior recording and

playback ability than the traditional analog

VCR, and in order to protect digital video

software copyrights, a system for managing

copyrights has been established. Some digital

video recording with pre-recorded copyright

protection signals can still be played back on

this camcorder. However, these recordings

cannot be output to a TV or an external monitor.

If you play a digital video recording that has a

with a DV terminal and attempt to record a

copy of that software on this camcorder,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the

screen and the recording is disabled.

Erasure protect tab

PROTECTED.

Appendix

SmartMedia™ Card

Contact area

• The contact area shows hardware connec-

tions.

• Be careful not to scratch the contact area.

• Do not touch or allow dirt or foreign matter to

attach to the contact area. If the contact area

becomes dirty, gently wipe with a soft, dry

cloth.

Index area

• Affix the index labels supplied with the card

to the index area. Do not affix other commer-

cially available labels. Use of labels other

than those supplied with the card may result

in damage to the card.

Write-protect area

• Affixing one of the write-protect seals

supplied with the card to the write-protect

area will disable recording and erasure of the

card, making it read-only. (This prevents

accidental erasure and recording.) Removing

the seal will once again enable recording and

erasure.

• Affix the write-protect seals supplied with the

card to the write-protect area. Do not affix

other commercially available seals. Use of

seals other than those supplied with the card

may result in damage to the card.

Write-protect seals

• Affix write-protect seals so that they do not

stick beyond the write-protect area, come

loose or peel off.

• If the write-protect seal becomes dirty, wipe it

gently with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not reuse a write-protect seal once it has

been affixed and removed.

Precautions on handling the

SmartMedia card

• The card is a precision device. Do not bend,

apply excessive pressure, subject to shock,

or drop.

• Do not store or use in a location subject to a

strong electromagnetic field or electronic

noise.

• When not in use, store the card in the

protective case supplied with the card to

prevent damage from static electricity.

• Do not put the card in your pocket or other

unprotected location as it may break due to

pressure applied when you sit.

• Do not store or use in an environment subject

to high temperature, humidity, lots of dust, or

corrosion.

• Do not expose the card to fire.

• The card has a life expectancy. After a long

period of use, the card will become incapable

of recording new information.

• Do not remove the card from the camcorder

or turn off the camcorder power while

recording or erasing data as this may result in

accidental erasure of data or damage to the

card.

• Remove the write-protect seal (if any) before

attaching a card to a commercially available

PC card adapter.

• Be careful when operating using a commer-

cially available floppy disk adapter as it is

possible to write and erase data even when a

write-protect seal is affixed to the card.

• Always format cards on this camcorder. This

camcorder may not recognize the data on

cards formatted on your computer.

Contact area

Index area

Write-protect area

Write-protect seals

Index labels

Appendix

Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type

battery pack.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack immediately (or a

day) before use. The battery pack gradually

self-discharges even if stored in a fully

charged state.

•Charge the battery pack between 50°F and

86°F (10°C and 30°C).

• Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an

insufficiently charged battery pack will

shorten actual time of use.

• Refresh (discharging before charging) is

unnecessary.

Use

•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.

•It is recommended that you have enough

battery packs on hand to handle two or three

times your estimated recording time. See

page 20 for the approximate times of actual

recording for the battery packs.

Battery power is consumed even when the

camcorder power is turned off. If you are not

going to use your camcorder immediately,

remove the battery pack (see page 10).

Note:

•Use only SHARP BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery

packs. These are designed specifically for use

with this camcorder.

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.

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.

Cautions:

•Improper handling of the battery pack may

present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close

attention to the following:

—Do not allow metallic objects to come in

contact with the terminals. This can cause a

short circuit.

—Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack

by yourself.

—Do not use any battery charging equipment

other than that designed for use with these

battery packs.

—Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over

140°F or 60°C) such as the dashboard of

cars.

—Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or

water.

—Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to

strong force.

—Keep the battery pack out of reach of

children.

—Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do

not dispose of them in fire.

•To protect the terminals, put the cover on the

battery pack when it is not being used.

CHARGE

Battery pack

Label

Cover

Window

Notes:

•The battery pack will become warm during

charging and use. This is not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has a limited service life. If the

period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a

normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of

its service life. Replace it with a new battery

pack.

•If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe

the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

Appendix

AC Adapter/Battery Charger

•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.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to

backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor

becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores-

cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact

the nearest SHARP service center or your

dealer for further advice.

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 forma-

tion occurs, recording and playback may not

function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum-

stances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from

an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid

room.

•How to prevent trouble due to dew

formation.

When using the camcorder in a place where

dew formation is likely to occur, allow the

camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to

the surroundings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder

indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the

room.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the

screen, and the power will automatically turn

off in approximately 10 seconds.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave

the cassette compartment open, and wait for

a few hours to allow the camcorder to

acclimate to the surrounding temperature.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure

that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the

tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to

15 minutes before the dew warning feature

engages.

Plastic bag

Appendix

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

vindicator appears on the screen. Contact

the nearest SHARP service center or your

dealer for further advice.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer-

cially Available)

Video head cleaning can be done by using a

commercially available cleaning tape.

Cleaning

•Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder

casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other

strong chemical cleaners. These may cause

discoloration and damage to the casing.

•Clean 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 soiling off the LCD screen.

•Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens

paper designed for photographic lenses to

clean the lens and the viewfinder eyepiece.

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Television signal standards and electrical voltages

and frequencies vary substantially from country to

country. When you are abroad, check the sections

below before using the AC adapter/battery

charger or connecting the camcorder to a TV.

AC Adapter/Battery Charger

(Supplied Accessory)

The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is

compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical

systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC.

An AC plug adapter may be required depending

on the design of the electrical outlet.

Television Signal Standards

In any country, you can always watch the video

picture by using the LCD monitor screen.

However, if you want to watch the picture on a

TV screen, the TV must be NTSC-M system

compatible. NTSC-M is used in the following

areas:

The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Myanmar

(previously Burma), Canada, Chile, Colombia,

Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic,

Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam,

Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,

South Korea, Mexico, the Netherland Antilles,

Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines,

Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Surinam,

Taiwan, Trinidad, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

Southern Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands.

Suitable AC plug

adapter

AC 110–240 V

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,

may cause damage to the video heads. Please

read the instructions accompanying the

cleaning tape carefully before using it.

•The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be

used when the cleaning tape is in the

camcorder.

1Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

•The video head cleaning screen appears.

3Press e on the Operation button to begin

video head cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning

automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE

CASSETTE.” is displayed.

4Remove the cleaning tape.

CLEANING

CLEANINGNOW

START

STOP

To cancel cleaning, press e.

Appendix

Demonstration Mode

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.

5Press d or y to select “ON”, then

press e.

Note:

•The demonstration is only displayed in English.

Watching the Demonstration

1Remove the Mini DV cassette from the

camcorder (see page 12), and set the

CAT’S EYE switch to OFF.

CAT’S EYE switch

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

3Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

the menu screen appears.

AN. FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUT. SPEED

PIC. EFFECT

SCENE MENU

FADE

QK. RETURN

DIS

MANUAL SET

4Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DEMO MODE”

(1), then press r (2).

Canceling Demo Mode

1During the demonstration, press

the MENU/DISPLAY button to

pause the demonstration.

OFF

REMOTE

SOUND

TIME CODE

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

OTHERS

OUT

DEMO MODE

2Select I, then press r on the

Operation button. Select “DEMO

MODE”, then press r.

3Press d or y to select “OFF”, then

press e.

OFF

DEMO MODE

4Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

turn off the menu screen.

Note:

•The demonstration will pause if you press the

MENU/DISPLAY button. If you leave it for 60

seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and

then set the Power switch to CAMERA, the

demonstration will begin again.

MENU/DISPLAY button

Power switch

Operation button

Lock button

6Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold

down the Lock button and set the Power

switch to CAMERA.

•The demonstration begins.

Appendix

Before Requesting Service

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

Power

Recording mode

Playback mode

Symptom

No power.

REC START/STOP

button does not work.

Power suddenly turns

off.

Auto focus does not

work.

Bright subject

produces wide vertical

lines.

Automatically zooms

out without operating

Power Zoom control.

On-screen displays

automatically change.

No image appears on

connected TV screen.

Possible cause

Power source is not properly

connected.

Battery pack is not charged.

Dew in camcorder.

Safety function is in effect.

Erasure protect tab on video

cassette is open.

Camcorder left in Recording

Standby mode for 5 minutes in

TAPE-CAMERA mode.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Zoom used on close subject.

Subject has little contrast in

brightness, or is full of horizontal or

vertical stripes.

Occurs when shooting subject with

strong contrast to the background.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

Camcorder is unable to focus when

zooming in on subject within 6 feet

(1.8 m), and automatically zooms

out until it focuses on subject.

No subject in the field of view.

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

Video input channel on TV or TV

channel is not selected properly.

Audio/video cable is not properly

connected.

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