Sharp VL-NZ10S, VL-NZ8S operation manual Especially, Power supply, Trademarks

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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,

especially page vii.

OPERATION MANUAL

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WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter/battery charger or battery pack.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter/ battery charger or battery pack. The AC adapter/battery charger incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

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NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 120,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

•Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

•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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Contents VL-NZ8S VL-NZ10S Upozornêní Opravu SMÍ Provádêt Pouze ODBORN„ Servis Power supply EspeciallyTrademarks Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Card Inserting a CassetteTape Playback Easy Camera Recording on TapeCard Recording Card PlaybackLock button Lens hood Hand strap Tripod adapter Supplied AccessoriesOptional Accessories Do not aim the lens at the sun ViiViii Dew FormationCauses of video head clogging Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available Available mode TAPE-VCRContents Contents Xii Digital Still Camera Features AppendixPart Names Operationperation ReferencesReferencesOperation References Pp , 60, 61Operation References Pp , 32Pp , 47, 48 Quick Reference List TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeOn-screen Display Index CARD-VCR mode CARD-CAMERA modeNo T AS S E T T EMemory ARD Preparation BatteryAttaching and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder From an AC Outlet PreparationRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Card Inserting a CardRemoving a Card Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Changing the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for On-screen DisplaySetting the Area, Date and Time RE aT T I NG Attaching the Lens Hood Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeWhen using the shoulder strap Only supplied with VL-NZ10 Attaching the StrapsUsing the Lens Cap Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Camcorder modes Selecting the Camcorder ModeTAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode CARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR modeTo pause recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Available modeBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingAuto Focus Macro ShotsSTART/STOP button to begin recording Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining recording time indicator Remaining Recording Time DisplayBasicasic OperationsOperations Using Earphones Commercially availableSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume ControlVideo Search StillRemoving the audio/video/S-video cable from the camcorder Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Playback About the S-video socketExample Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features To turn off the menu screenTurning on the recording guide Displaying the Recording GuideRE C GU I D E on Types of Recording GuidesTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomMounting the Zoom Microphone Using the Zoom Microphone Only supplied with VL-NZ10Useful features Camera Recording Selecting Zoom Microphone ModeTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakOOM M I C AU T O To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Gain-up To cancel the gain-up functionQuick Return Edit SearchR E T URN S E a RC H To use Fade Out only Using Fade ModeTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutStill Recording Effects Still Recording ModeStill Recording Snap E F FUsing Still Recording To cancel the still imageRecording a Still Life Wide Screen Digital Image Stabilization DISTo return to normal screen More Information on Self Recording Self RecordingRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeP E S P E E D L P Do F F To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTripod adapter socket Tripod socket Remo T E on Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Turning on the Remote Control ModeReverse Playback Tape Playback Functions with the Remote ControlUseful Features Playback Frame AdvanceTo cancel Playback Zoom Playback Zoom with the Remote ControlS P L a Y Displaying the Date and Time of RecordingTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback has no effect during still playback Useful To cancel Multiple Strobe PlaybackFeatures Multiple Strobe PlaybackMulti F Rame of F Copying an Image from Tape to CardE F F E C T WI P E Using Playback EffectTo cancel the playback effect Playback EffectsTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes of Picture Effects Types of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture EffectsE N E ME NU SP or T Types of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AEManual Focus Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto Focus mode Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeLocking the White Balance Adjusting White BalanceTypes of White Balance settings Selecting a White Balance settingManual Exposure To return to Auto Exposure modeSetting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeFeatures Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsSituation Recommended Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Using the Time CodeTime code appears when the OSD menu item is set to on Display formatRecording EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingTerminal IEEE1394 Editing with the DVMicrophone for Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Dubbing modeAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio Selecting the Audio Playback ModeUD I O Audio 1+2System Requirements Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software Connecting the camcorder to a Personal ComputerUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderLanguage File name Perform the steps in Selecting a still RE C MOD E E C Onomy Types of picture quality settingsPicture quality Approx. number Setting Selecting the Picture QualityTimer Digital Still Camera Features Card RecordingRecording with the Self Camera Formatting a CardAvailable Operations during Full- screen Display Digitaligital Still CameraStillFeaturesCamera FeaturesDelete Protection To cancel the protection settingDigital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored ImagesDeleting One Stored Image One operation Deleted images cannot be restored. CheckPerforming the procedure below Deleting All Stored ImagesTo stop Slide Show Playback Slide Show PlaybackCopying an Image from Card to Tape Print Order About DpofAssigning Print Order to an Image To cancel the print order for an image To cancel the print order for all imagesAssigning Print Order to All Images Using a PC Card Adapter Commercially Available Transferring Data on Card to ComputerImage Folders and File Names Appendix Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the BacklightAppendix Time Zone ChartWorld Clock RE a LondonArea number Area name Countries or areas Area TableSelecting Summer Time Setting the Confirmation SoundsTypes of Confirmation Sound Settings To reset to standard timeH E R S Fault E X E C U T E Setting the Camcorder to Factory PresettingsTips on good lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingDV Technology SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardDV and conventional video cassette tapes To protect recordings against acciden Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette Copyright Protection VL-NZ10 OnlyYour image data Precautions on handling MultiMediaCardsWatch out for static electricity Watch out for condensationAppendix SD Memory Card AC Adapter/Battery Charger Battery PackReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Extending battery pack life UseStorage AC Adapter/Battery Charger Supplied Accessory Appendix Cleaning Using Your Camcorder AbroadEMO MOD E on Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode EMO MOD E O F FSymptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR MultiMediaCard Only supplied with VL-NZ10 SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0334TAZZ CamcorderSharp Corporation