Sharp VL-NZ8S Selecting the Camcorder Mode, Camcorder modes, TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode

Basic Operations

Basicasic OperationsOperations

Cameraamera RecordingRecording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode Power switch

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.

Camcorder modes	Media Selection switch
TAPE-CAMERA mode	TAPE-VCR mode
For recording motion and still images on	For playing back or editing motion and still
tapes.	images recorded on tapes.
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 cards.	For playing back still images recorded on
1 Set the Media Selection	cards.
	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
to CAMERA.	button and set the Power
	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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