Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ100U Specifications

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDEROPERATION MANUALMODELVL-NZ100UVL-NZ150UImportantModel No.: Serial No.:Please read this operation manual carefully befo

ixSupplied AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L225n*AC adapterUADP-0339TAZZ*Audio/video cableQCNW-1979TAZZLens capGCOVH1296TASALens hoodGCOVA1870T

85por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Lasaberturas no deberán taparse nuncacolocando el producto en una cama, sofá,alfombra u otras superficies si

86Notas acerca de la utilización de lapila de litioCAMBIE SÓLO LA PILA POR OTRA DEL TIPOCR2025 FABRICADA POR TOSHIBA,MATSUSHITA O HITACHI MAXELL. LAUT

87Interruptor de alimentaciónIndicador de cargaA una tomade corrienteToma de entrada de CCGuía de operación rápidaColocación de la batería1 Asegúrese

88Control de abertura de lapuerta del compartimientodel caseteLengüeta de protección contra borradoControl de abertura de lacubierta de la ranura de t

89Interruptor de alimentaciónBotón RECSTART/STOPControl de zoom motorizado/control de volumenBotón de operaciónBotón SETConmutador selector de medioBo

90Número de tomas realizadas/restantesBotón debloqueoBotón debloqueoNúmero de página/páginas totalesde imágenes miniaturaNombre de archivo de imágenes

91Cuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuación.Visualiza

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93Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage.Affichages sur écran en françaisAUTO3

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xOptional AccessoriesNote:• The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call t

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Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyCONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this S

xiPrecautions• When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power

xiiPart Names ... 1On-screen Display Index ...

xiiiUseful FeaturesStill Recording on Tape ... 33Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ...

xivAppendixPreparationUseful FeaturesOperation ReferencesBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesCame

Operation ReferencesOperation References1Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brac

Operation References2Rear viewUSB terminal[pp. 65, 66]DV terminal[pp. 50, 51]AV jack[pp. 25, 48-50]Media Selectionswitch (TAPE/CARD selectionswitch) [

Operation ReferencesOperation References3Rear viewBottom viewWrist strap loop[p. 17]Battery release [p. 9]Battery mounting surface[p. 9]Tripod adapter

Operation References4On-screen Display IndexFor details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.AUTO30minCLOCK SETDISPLAYRETUR

iThank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture thosespecial moments

Operation ReferencesOperation References5AUTOLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLORRETURNOTHERSBEEPREMOTERETURNCLOCK SETDISPLAYRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GH

Operation References6Manual screensOn-screen indicators on/offEach time you press the MANUAL button, the screenchanges as shown below.Focus setting sc

Operation ReferencesOperation References7Warning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed f

Operation References8Note:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted imprope

PreparationPreparation9PreparationRemoving1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF.2 Rotate the monitor section of thecamcorder (1), then press

Preparation10Charging the BatteryPack1 Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Plug the AC adapter

PreparationPreparation11Powering theCamcorder from an ACOutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.Cau

Preparation12Inserting and Removinga CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and o

PreparationPreparation13Inserting and Removinga CardYou can use an SD Memory Card or aMultiMediaCard for storing still images.Inserting1 Make sure tha

Preparation14Installing the LithiumBatteryInstallingThe supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of the date and time settings.1 Slide the

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PreparationPreparation15Selecting the Languagefor the On-screenDisplayAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to choose Engl

Preparation16Setting the Date andTimeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAExample: Setting the date to June 2, 2003(JUN. 2. 2003) and the time to 1

PreparationPreparation17Changing to the 24-hour TimeMode1 After performing step 8 above, press lor m to select “12H/24H”, then press theSET button.2 P

Preparation18Tips on RecordingPositionsTo create images that are easy to watch duringplayback, try to record with an upright postureand steady hand to

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations19Basic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for use as bot

Basic Operations20Easy Camera Recordingon Tape in Full AutoModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERA• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described

Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic Operations21ZoomingAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAZooming allows you to move visually closer toor farth

Basic Operations22Remaining BatteryPower DisplayAvailable modes:All modesWhen using the camcorder with the batterypack as the power source, the remain

Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic Operations23Tape PlaybackAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Not

Basic Operations24Video SearchAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Searching for a

iiishould never be blocked by placing theproduct on a bed, sofa, rug, or othersimilar surface. This product should notbe placed ina built-ininstallati

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations25Watching Playback on aTVAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCRYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a la

Useful Features26Using the MenuScreensUse the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings.1 Set to the desiredcamcorder mode(see page 19).• S

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording27Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingDisplaying theRecording GuideAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA•

Useful Features28Setting the DigitalZoomAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can select three different zoom ranges: 1–10K (optical zoom), 10–4

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording29Gamma BrightnessCompensationAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAWhen the subject is backlit, the i

Useful Features30Gain-upAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed o

31Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingFade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image

32Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded scene andstart r

33Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingStill Recording on TapeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 S

34Useful FeaturesOFFONDGTL ZOOMTAPEDISSPEED16 9:AUDI O MODERETURNSETTING 2ON16 9:Wide Screen (16:9)Available mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe wide screen function

iv15. Power LinesCAn outside antennasystem should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, or w

35Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingSelf RecordingAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERARotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatth

36Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mod

37Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingSelecting the 16-bitAudio Recording ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe camcorder normally records audio

Useful Features38Using the RemoteControlAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCRUse the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as w

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features39Displaying the Date andTime of RecordingAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to display the dat

Useful Features40Gamma PlaybackAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR mode byincreasing the brigh

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features41Picture Effect PlaybackAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCRThese picture effects let you play back imageswith a

Advanced Features42Manual FocusAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAAuto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features43To return to Auto Exposure modePress the SET button while the exposure settingscreen is displayed.

Advanced Features44White Balance LockAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThe color of the subject on the screen looksdifferent depending on lighti

vQuick Operation GuidePlease consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder.Attaching the BatteryPack1

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features45Digital Picture EffectsAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThese digital picture effects let y

Advanced Features46Scene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the be

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features47Using the Time CodeAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERAThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of

Advanced Features48EditingAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or transposing

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features49Recording from anExternal SourceAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can use this camcorder to record or editvideos

Advanced Features50Using the Camcorder asa ConverterAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can use this camcorder to convert fromanalog signal (e.g. video recorde

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features51Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:TAPE-VCRThis camcorder enables you to perform digital

Advanced Features52Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1+2• 12-bit re

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features53Audio Dubbing FeatureAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, w

Advanced Features54Audio Dubbing1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing.2 Press m t

viInserting a Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecassette compartment door

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard RecordingDigital Still CameraFeatures55Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingCard RecordingAvailable mode:CAR

Digital Still CameraFeatures56Approximate number of record-able images with the suppliedcardSelecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERAThe

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard RecordingDigital Still CameraFeatures57Recording with the Self-timerAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERAThe self-timer functio

Digital Still CameraFeatures58Formatting a CardAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERABefore using a commercially available cardwith this camcorder, you must first

59Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeaturesDigital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackCard PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can pl

60Digital Still CameraFeaturesDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasur

61Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeaturesDeleting Stored ImagesAvailable mode:CARD-VCRDeleting One Stored ImageYou can delet

62Digital Still CameraFeaturesDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a card inone operation.Notes:• Deleted images cannot be re

63Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeaturesPrint OrderAvailable mode:CARD-VCRThe print order function allows you to add printi

64Digital Still CameraFeaturesTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for canceling out ofprint order in step 5 above, then pressthe

viiQuick Operation GuideEasy Camera Recordingon Tape1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to TAPE.3 Hold down the Loc

65Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeaturesTransferring Data onCard to ComputerUsing the supplied USB cable, you cantransfer s

66Digital Still CameraFeaturesImage Folders and File NamesStill images recorded using the camcorder arestored on a card as shown below.DCIM100SHARPDVC

67Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeaturesSlide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can automatically play back consecuti

68AppendixAppendixPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsAvailable modes:All modesIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust

69AppendixAppendixTurning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when you turnon or off the Power switch, pres

70AppendixPosition the subject inthe center.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off center (seepage 42).Light from behind BacklightingU

71AppendixAppendixDV TechnologyDigital video (DV) is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use

72AppendixMini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with thei mark.• This camcorder can record a

73AppendixAppendixMultiMediaCardImproper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions belo

74AppendixSD Memory CardPrecautions on handling SD MemoryCards• After removing the card from the camcorder,be sure to immediately store it in the card

viiiCard Recording1 Insert a card into the camcorder.2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to CARD.3 Hold down the Lock button and set thePower switch to CA

75AppendixAppendixStorage• Store the battery pack in a fully dischargedstate.• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.• When storing a fully char

76AppendixDew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass, dewdrops form on the glass. This clinging ofwater drops is ca

77AppendixAppendixDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have become cloggedwith dirt (dust and tape coating particles),• mosaic-like noise appears on

78AppendixCleaning• Many plastic parts are used in the camcordercasing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These may caused

79AppendixAppendixDemonstration ModeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in De

80AppendixBefore Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.REC START/STOP buttond

81AppendixAppendixNotes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by externalelectrical noise or inte

82AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: NTSC standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

83PRECAUCIONRIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA. NO ABRIR.Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU.ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CA

84• Cuando no utilice la videocámara, no seolvide de extraer el videocasete,desconectar la alimentación y desenchufarla videocámara de la fuente deali