Sharp VL-NZ10S User Manual

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

AppendixAppendix 85Position the subject inthe centre.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off centre (seepages 53 and 54).Light from beh

Appendix86DV TechnologyDigital video (DV) is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use of speci

AppendixAppendix 87Mini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with thei mark.• This camcorder can

Appendix88MultiMediaCardImproper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions below for co

AppendixAppendix 89SD Memory CardPrecautions on handling SD MemoryCards• After removing the card from the camcorder,be sure to immediately store it in

Appendix90Storage• Store the battery pack in a fully dischargedstate.• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.• When storing a fully charged batt

AppendixAppendix 91Cleaning• Many plastic parts are used in the camcordercasing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These m

Appendix92Demonstration ModeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.

AppendixAppendix 93Before Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.REC START/STO

Appendix94Notes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by externalelectrical noise or interference

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

AppendixAppendix 95SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mi

Tryckt i JapanPrinted in JapanTINSL0297TAZZ01P09-JKGSHARP CORPORATION

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

xPart Names ... 1Quick Reference List... 4On

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xiiAppendixPreparationUseful FeaturesOperation ReferencesBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesCame

Operation ReferencesOperation References 1Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in bra

Operation References2Rear viewPC connectionjack [p. 65]DV terminal[p. 61]AVLS terminal[pp. 25, 60]Media Selectionswitch (TAPE/CARD selectionswitch) [p

Operation ReferencesOperation References 3Rear viewBottom viewStrap loop [p. 17]Power source release [pp. 10, 11]Power source mounting surface[pp. 10,

Operation References4Quick Reference ListBelow are some examples of camcorder’s features.• To record powerful close-up images.—See page 28 (Setting th

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen

Operation ReferencesOperation References 5On-screen Display IndexFor details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.AUTO30min

Operation References6AUTOEFFECTMANUA LPIC.SCENE MENUFULL AUTOMAN. FOCUSWHITEEXPOSURESHUT. SPEEDRETURNBAL.SETLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRIGHTLCD COLOURRETU

Operation ReferencesOperation References 7DEWWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Display

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

PreparationPreparation 9PreparationCharging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack with the supplied ACadapter/battery charger before use.Note:• Remo

Preparation10Attaching and Removingthe Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Align the = mark on the

PreparationPreparation 11Powering the Camcorderfrom an AC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/b

Preparation12Inserting and Removing aCassetteInserting a Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door re

PreparationPreparation 13Inserting and Removing aCardYou can use an SD Memory Card (commer-cially available) or a MultiMediaCard (onlysupplied with VL

Preparation14Installing the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryA lithium battery is used to store the memory ofthe date and time settings.1

ENGLISHBefore using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,especially page vii.ENGLISHOPERATION MANUALWARNINGTO PREVENT SHOCKHAZAR

PreparationPreparation 15Selecting the Language forthe On-screen DisplayAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to choose En

Preparation16Setting the Area, Date andTimeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAExample: Setting the date to 2 June 2002 (2. 6.2002) and the time t

PreparationPreparation 17Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode1 After performing step 10 above, press lor m to select “12H/24H”, then press theSET button.

Preparation18Using the Lens CapAttach the strap of the lens cap to the handstrap or shoulder strap as shown below.When attaching or removing the lens

Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic Operations 19Basic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for u

Basic Operations20Easy Camera Recording onTape in Full Auto ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERA• Before you start recording, perform the opera-tions descri

Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic Operations 21ZoomingAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAZooming allows you to move visually closer toor fart

Basic Operations22Remaining Recording TimeDisplayAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAWhen the camcorder is recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 23Tape PlaybackAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing ne

Basic Operations24Volume ControlAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRWhen the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,push the Volume control to the L or + side toincrease (1

iPlease consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder.Quick Operation GuideAttaching the Battery Pac

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 25Watching Playback on a TVAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCRYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a

Useful Features26Using the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings.Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menusetting in TAP

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording 27Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingDisplaying the RecordingGuideAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAT

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

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording 29AUDI OAUD I O MODEZOOM MICWINDRETURNSETOFFAUTOTELERemoving the zoom microphoneTurn the screw in the o

Useful Features30AUTOZOOM MI C5 Press l or m to select the desiredzoom microphone mode, then press theSET button.• The selected zoom microphone mode i

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording 31Gamma BrightnessCompensationAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAWhen the subject is backlit, the

Useful Features32Gain-upAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed o

Useful FeaturesUseful featuresCamera Recording 33Quick ReturnAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to th

Useful Features34Fade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at the beg

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

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 35Still RecordingStill Recording ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAYou can record still images of subjects

Useful Features36Using Still RecordingTAPE-CAMERA mode1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERAmode.2 Select the still recording mode andeffect.3 In Recordin

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 37CAMERAPHOTO SNAPSNAP EFF.DGTL ZOOMTAPE SPEEDREC16 9:MOT IONRETURNGUIDESETOFFONON16 9:Wide Screen (16:

Useful Features38Self RecordingAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERARotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatthe screen faces the other way an

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 39Recording in LP (Long PlayRecording) ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to recor

Useful Features40Selecting the 16-bit AudioRecording ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to select between12-bit and 16-bit audio

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 41Attaching the SuppliedTripod AdapterAttach the supplied tripod adapter when usinga tripod with the ca

42Useful FeaturesUsing the Remote Control(Only supplied with VL-NZ10)Available modes:All modesUse the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a di

Useful FeaturesPlayback 43Useful FeaturesTape Playback Functionswith the Remote Control(Only supplied with VL-NZ10)Available mode:TAPE-VCRYou can use

44Useful FeaturesPlayback Zoom with theRemote Control(Only supplied with VL-NZ10)Available modes:TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCRThe playback zoom function allows y

iiiQuick Operation GuideEasy Camera Recording onTape1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.2 Set the Media Selectionswitch to TAPE.3 Hold down the Lo

Useful FeaturesPlayback 45Useful FeaturesDisplaying the Date andTime of RecordingAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to display the da

46Useful FeaturesGamma PlaybackAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR mode byincreasing the brigh

Useful FeaturesPlayback 47Useful FeaturesMultiple Strobe PlaybackAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRThe multiple strobe playback function can beused to capture th

48Useful FeaturesCopying an Image fromTape to CardAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a video tape recording and sav

Useful FeaturesPlayback 49Useful FeaturesPlayback EffectsAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRUse Playback effects to create an interestingscene transition between

50Useful FeaturesPicture Effect PlaybackAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCRThese picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect.4

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 51Digital Picture EffectsAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThese digital picture effects let

Advanced Features52Scene Menu (Program AE)Available modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the b

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 53Manual FocusAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAAuto Focus may not be able to focus on thesub

Advanced Features546 Press l or m to focus on the subject,then press the SET button.o: To focus on a more distant subjectp: To focus on a closer subj

ivCard 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 CAME

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 55Adjusting White BalanceAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThe colour of the subject on the s

Advanced Features564 Press l or m to select “MANUAL”, thenpress the SET button to display theexposure setting screen.5 Press l or m to select the desi

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 575 Press l or m to select the desiredshutter speed, then press the SETbutton.• You can select 17 s

Advanced Features58Notes:• Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/50sec. tends to darken the picture. Record inbright locations when you use a f

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 59Using the Time CodeAvailable modes:TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERAThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of

Advanced Features60EditingAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or transposing

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 61Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:TAPE-VCRThis camcorder enables you to perform digita

Advanced Features62Audio Dubbing FeatureAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the origi

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 63Audio Dubbing1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start

Advanced Features64Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-VCRYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.3 Press l or m on th

vSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L225AC adapter/battery charger Power cord DC cableRemote controlRRMCG0104TASACR2025 typelithium batteryAudio/vide

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 65Configuring Software forPC ConnectionThis camcorder can transfer still playbackimages in TAPE-VCR mode or

Advanced Features66Using the SoftwareFor tips on how to use the Video CaptureSoftware, refer to the operation manual locatedon the CD-ROM in PDF forma

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard RecordingDigital Still CameraFeatures 67Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingCard RecordingAvailable mode:CA

Digital Still CameraFeatures68Selecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERAThe picture quality of still images recorded onthe card depends on

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard RecordingDigital Still CameraFeatures 69Recording with the Self-timerAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERAThe self-timer functi

Digital Still CameraFeatures70Formatting a CardAvailable mode:CARD-CAMERABefore using a commercially available cardwith this camcorder, you must first

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures 71Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackCard PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can p

Digital Still CameraFeatures72Delete ProtectionAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasur

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures 73Deleting Stored ImagesAvailable mode:CARD-VCRDeleting One Stored ImageYou can dele

Digital Still CameraFeatures74Deleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a card inone operation.Notes:• Deleted images cannot be re

viOptional AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L225Extended-lifebattery packBT-L445

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures 75Slide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can automatically play back consecut

Digital Still CameraFeatures76Copying an Image fromCard to TapeAvailable mode:CARD-VCRUse the procedure below to select still imagesrecorded on a card

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures 77Print OrderAvailable mode:CARD-VCRThe print order function allows you to add print

Digital Still CameraFeatures78To cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above, then pressthe

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures 79Transferring Data on Cardto ComputerUsing a commercially available PC cardadapter

Appendix80AppendixPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsAvailable modes:All modesIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust

AppendixAppendix 81World ClockAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAThe world clock function allows you to easilyadjust the clock to the local time

Appendix82Area TableArea nameLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKHNGKNGTOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWLLNGTNSAMOAHAWAIIANCHRGEL.A.DENVERCHICAGONEW YORKC

AppendixAppendix 83Selecting Summer TimeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAPerform the procedure below to advance theclock of the camcorder one h

Appendix84Setting the Camcorder toFactory PresettingsAvailable modes:All modesYou can set the camcorder to the factorypresettings in one operation.1 P