Sharp VL-NZ100S Selecting the Camcorder Mode, Camcorder modes, TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

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 cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.

Power switch

Media Selection switch

Basic Operations

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Camcorder modes

TAPE-CAMERA mode

TAPE-VCR mode

For recording motion and still images on a

For playing back or editing motion and still

tape.

images recorded on a tape.

1

Set the Media Selection

1

Set the Media Selection

 

switch to TAPE.

 

switch to TAPE.

2

Hold down the Lock button

2

Hold down the Lock

 

and set the Power switch

 

button and set the Power

 

to CAMERA.

 

switch to VCR.

 

Lock button

 

Lock button

CARD-CAMERA mode

CARD-VCR mode

For recording still images on a

For playing back still images recorded on a

card.

card.

1

Set the Media Selection

1

Set the Media Selection

 

switch to CARD.

 

switch to CARD.

2

Hold down the Lock button

2

Hold down the Lock

 

and set the Power switch

 

button and set the Power

 

to CAMERA.

 

switch to VCR.

 

Lock button

 

Lock button

Note:

• To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

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 card.

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Contents Sharp Corporation Gedruckt in Japan Imprimé au Japon TINSLA006WJZZ 02P03-JKGPower supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories When using your camcorder in a cold envi IiiWhat is dew formation? Dew FormationAvailable mode Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available Causes of video head cloggingContents Contents Digital Still Camera Features Appendix ViiiPart Names Compartment doorMedia Selection Card selectionOperation References Pp , 30On-screen Display Index TAPE-CAMERA modeTAPE-VCR mode Operation ReferencesCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR modeOn-screen indicators on/off Example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA modeManual screens AS S E T T E New one see Setting seeProperly inserted see Card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder canRemoving Attaching and Removing the Battery PackAttaching Preparation1Fully charge the battery pack Charging the Battery PackExtending battery pack life BatteryPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationInserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette About the write-protect switch Inserting and Removing a CardClose the card slot cover Installing the Lithium Battery InstallingSetting the Date TimeT T I NG Attaching the Wrist Strap Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeAttaching the Lens Hood Press l or m to select 12H, then press the SET buttonUsing the Lens Cap Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown belowBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeTAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode Camcorder modesTo pause recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recordingBasic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Auto FocusMacro Shots ZoomingRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayUsing Earphones Commercially Available Tape PlaybackTo stop playback Video Search Volume ControlStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionWatching Playback on a Basic Operations PlaybackPress the Menu button Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen ExampleTypes Displaying Recording GuideGU I DE Turning on the recording guideSelect OFF in above Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Press lor mto select 40 or 300, then press the SET buttonGamma Brightness Compensation Useful features Camera RecordingTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation To obtain a brighter pictureTo cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again Eindicator appearsGain-up Fade In and Fade Out UsingTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out onlyRecording Standby Quick ReturnEdit Search Mode, press and holdAttaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter To cancel the still imageStill Recording on Tape To pause recordingDigital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionWide Screen To return to normal screenSelf Recording More Information on Self Re- cordingAP E SP E E D LP Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Press l or m to select LP, then press the SET buttonPress l or m to select 16bit, then press the SET button Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select 12bit in aboveRemo T E on Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries ActivatingSlow Useful Features PlaybackDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording S P L AYCopying an Image from Tape to Card To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Gamma Playback has no effect during still playbackPress l or m to select the desired To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Picture effect, then press the SETTo return to Auto Focus mode Manual FocusManual Exposure Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto Exposure mode Screen is displayedSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance modeWhite Balance Lock To cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsScene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingScene settings cannot be used when displaying a still image SC E NE Menu SportDisplay format Using the Time CodeOU T Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences RecordingTo Record from an External Source Advanced Features PlaybackRecording from an External Source To stop recordingTo DV terminal Using the Camcorder as a ConverterL G D G T L O N Digital equipmentTo Record from Video Equip Editing with the DVTerminal IEEE1394 MentSelecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio RecordingTo pause audio dubbing To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing Press the Menu button. The audio dubbing screen disappearsPress the Still button fully to begin recording Picture quality Approx. number Setting Selecting the Picture QualityTimer Digital Still Camera Features Card RecordingRecording with the Self Formatting a Card Press j, k, l or m on the Operation Card PlaybackAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display Button to move the selection frame toTo cancel the protection set- ting Delete ProtectionDeleting One Stored Image Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackDeleting Stored Images Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deletedDeleting All Stored Images 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 Card to Computer Installing the USB driverTransferring Data on System RequirementsWindows ME Disconnecting the USB cableImage Folders and File Names Windows XPSlide Show Playback To stop Slide Show PlaybackPress l or m to select Slide Show Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight Turning off Confirmation Sound AppendixPress l or m to select OFF, then press the SET button Hints for Better Shooting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information LightingAppendix DV Technology SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardDV and conventional video cassette tapes Copyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasureWatch out for static electricity Precautions on handling MultiMediaCardsAppendix MultiMediaCard Watch out for condensationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Precautions on handling SD Memory CardsSD Memory Card AC Adapter Protecting your dataCharging Appendix Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack StorageCleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryCancelling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F EMO MOD E onBefore Requesting Service PowerCard Camcorder SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice AC Adapter UADP-0342TAZZ