Sharp VL-NZ100S 1, 2, 3, 4

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Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged

with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

•mosaic-like noise appears on the playback

picture. (see above illustration)

•playback pictures do not move.

•during playback, the whole screen becomes

blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially

Available)

Available mode:

TAPE-VCR

You can clean the video head with a commer-

cially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape 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.

•If the video heads again become clogged with

dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by

a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that

cassette immediately.

1Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

• The video head cleaning screen

appears.

3Press the SET button to begin video

head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during

cleaning.

• After about 20 seconds, video head

cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

CLEANING

STOP

START

CLEANINGNOW

Causes of video head clogging

•High-temperature and high-humidity environ-

ment

•A lot of dust in the air

•Damaged tape

•Worn tape

•Long-time use

•Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the

vindicator appears on the screen. Contact

your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to

page 78 “Before Requesting Service”.

Mosaic noise

Precautions

Striped noise

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Contents

Main VL-NZ100S/hyou1; 02/2/12/18:00 DEUTSCH FRANAIS SHARP CORPORATION VL-NZ100S BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE DEMPLOI VL-NZ100S CAMCORDER MIT FLSSIGKRISTALL-DISPLAY CAMSCOPE AFFICHAGE CRISTAUX LIQUIDES TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. i Supplied Accessories Page iii Precautions iv Dew Formation v Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available) 1 camcorder. 2 3 head cleaning. Contents Useful Features Operation References Preparation Basic Operations vii Contents Useful Features Advanced Features viii Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Operation References Part Names Page Page Operation References 4 On-screen Display Index TAPE-VCR mode For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA mode Operation References 5 CARD-CAMERA mode See page 26 for procedures on how to display the desired screen. CARD-VCR mode Manual screens On-screen indicators on/off Warning Indicators DEW DEW 8 NO MEMORY CARD PROTECTED MEMORY FULL CARD Preparation 2 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching 1 Charging the Battery Pack 1 camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 3 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 2 3 4 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 2 3 Inserting and Removing a Card Inserting 4 to OFF. 2 Installing the Lithium Battery Installing 1 2 3 Setting the Date and Time 1 10 30 SETT I NG :12002.2. 1 or m to select 12H/24H, then press the SET button. 2 3 12H 21H24H Using the Lens Cap 18 Tips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorder Basic posture Shooting from a low angle 19 Basic Operations Selecting the Camcorder Mode Camcorder modes TAPE-VCR mode 2 Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 1 2 switch to TAPE. 3 Power switch to CAMERA. Zooming Zooming in Zooming out Auto Focus Macro Shots Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time Display Tape Playback switch to TAPE. and set the Power switch to VCR. Basic Operations To stop playback To turn the power off Using Earphones (Commercially Available) Video Search Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position 1 2 Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position Watching Playback on a TV You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 (see page 2). 2 Using the Menu Screens 1 04 camcorder mode (see page 19). to select the desired menu screen (Y), Displaying the Recording Guide mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 3 ON GUI D E To turn off the recording guide Setting the Digital Zoom 3 DGTL ZOOM 04 4 Gamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter picture To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation 30 Gain-up To obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up function 31 Fade In and Fade Out Using FADE button. 2 3 Quick Return 2 SEARCH 4 5 Still Recording on Tape 2 3 To pause recording To cancel the still image Wide Screen (16:9) 3 To return to normal screen Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 3 Self Recording 1 4 or CARD. 2 3 Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode to select Y, then press the SET button. 3 4 To return to SP mode Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode 3 4 To return to 12-bit audio recording mode 16bit AUDI O MODE Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1 2 3 Activating Displaying the Date and Time of Recording date and time) displays. 1 Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. to select P, then press the SET button. Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma Playback Copying an Image from Tape to Card 1 and a card in the camcorder. Picture Effect Playback BW PIC. EFFECT 1 3 Advanced Features Manual Focus the focus setting screen appears. 2 the subject as you desire. Manual Exposure Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). Subject is too bright against background. the exposure setting screen appears. 2 White Balance Lock the white balance setting screen 2 3 balance lock. Digital Picture Effects BW To cancel the digital picture effect PIC. EFFECT 3 Scene Menu (Program AE) 4 SPORT setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the SET button. To cancel the scene setting Advanced Features To turn off the time code Displaying the time code on a TV during playback 1 3 Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 2 3 Recording from an External Source To Record from an External Source and insert a Mini DV cassette. 2 connected to the camcorder. Using the Camcorder as a Converter 2 4 5 7 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) To Record to Video Equipment See Cutting Unwanted Sequences on page 48, using the video equipment as the recording source. To Record from Video Equip- ment and insert a Mini DV cassette. Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 1 4 AUDIO 12 5 Audio Dubbing Feature Microphone for Audio Dubbing Audio Recording In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Card Recording Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording 1 page 13). 2 3 Selecting the Picture Quality 1 to select Y, then press the SET button. 3 setting, then press the SET button. Recording with the Self- timer 1 3 4 timer. Formatting a Card 1 2 4 5 Digital Still Camera Features Card Playback You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. switch to CARD. 2 Delete Protection You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. PROTECT NORMAL 4 Deleting Stored Images Deleting One Stored Image NORMAL 4 image to be deleted. 3 4 The DELETE ALL indicator appears. 5 press the SET button to delete all the images. Print Order PRINT 5 image to which you want to assign a print order. 6 1 print order in step 5 above, then press 2 SET button. The M indicator disappears. 1 Order to an Image. 2 To cancel the print order for all images 1 Order to an Image. 2 then press the SET button to cancel the print order for all images. 65 Transferring Data on Card to Computer System Requirements 1 2 the supplied USB cable as shown below. 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Slide Show Playback 1 2 image from which you want to begin slide show playback. 3 4 Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the Picture 3 4 Turning off the Confirmation Sound OFFBEEP 3 4 70 Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Lighting Tips on good lighting 71 DV Technology DV and conventional video cassette tapes SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard 72 Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Copyright Protection COPYRIGHT PROTECTED. MultiMediaCard Watch out for static electricity Precautions on handling MultiMediaCards Do not use or store the MultiMediaCard in the following kinds of environment: Watch out for condensation SD Memory Card Precautions on handling SD Memory Cards AC Adapter Protecting your data Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery Pack Charging Use 76 Cleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory) Television Signal Standards Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE ON Cancelling Demo Mode DEMO MODE Before Requesting Service Page Specifications Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without notice.