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Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective
Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for p
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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world. Important Information for Consumers in the U.S. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECT
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CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC If the AC adapter is misplaced or SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE needs to be replaced, obtain the OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY same type of adapter from a INSERT. SHARP service center or your (applies to the supplied AC adapter) local dealer. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling info
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WARNINGCFCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read InstructionsCAll the safety 9. A product and and operating instructions should cart combination be read before the product is should be operated. moved with care. 2. Retain InstructionsCThe safety Quick stops, and operating instructions should excessive force, be retained for future reference. and uneven 3. Heed WarningsCAll warnings on surfaces may cause the product the product and in the operating and cart combination to overturn. instructions should be adhered to.
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12. Grounding or PolarizationCThis 16. OverloadingCDo not overload product may be equipped with a wall outlets, extension cords, or polarized alternating-current line integral convenience receptacles plug (a plug having one blade as this can result in a risk of fire or wider than the other). This plug electric shock. will fit into the power outlet only 17. Object and Liquid EntryCNever one way. This is a safety feature. If push objects of any kind into this you are unable to insert the plug prod
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19. Damage Requiring 22. Wall or Ceiling MountingCThe ServiceCUnplug this product from product should be mounted to a the wall outlet and refer servicing wall or ceiling only as recom- to qualified service personnel mended by the manufacturer. under the following conditions: 23. HeatCThe product should be a. When the power-supply cord or situated away from heat sources plug is damaged, such as radiators, heat registers, b. If liquid has been spilled, or stoves, or other products (includ- objects
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Contents Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ xi Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... xi Precautions ....................................................................................................... xii Operation References Part Names ............................................................. 1 Warning Indicators .............................
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Control Buttons ..................................................... 27 Useful Features Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 27 Using the Menu Screens .......................................28 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................29 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............................ 30 Gain-up ................................................................. 31 Fade in and Fade out ......................................
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Contents Playback Advanced Features Using the Time Code ............................................ 54 Editing ................................................................... 55 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 56 Audio Dubbing Feature.........................................57 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 59 Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 60 Appendix Turning off the Confirmation Sound ......................61 Se
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Supplied Accessories Audio/video/S-video Battery pack AC adapter cable CR1216 type BT-L226U* UADP-0339TAZZ* QCNW-B173WJZZ lithium battery Lens cap GCOVHA002WJZZ * The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas, the part numbers may be different. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack. Optional Accessori
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Precautions • Before recording an important scene, • Always respect prohibitions or restric- tions on the use of electronic equipment please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was re- on commercial flights or in other sensi- tive areas. corded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to • Be aware of the temperature and humid- clean the video heads (see page xiv). ity. You can use your camcorder at 32°F to • When the camcorder is not in u
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For example, when bringing the Dew Formation camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in • What is “dew formation”? a plastic bag. When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew forms, recording and playback Plastic bag may not
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Precautions Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- Dirty Video Heads cially Available) When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating You can clean the video head with a particles), commercially available cleaning tape. Striped noise Mosaic noise 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 cl
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Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front view Operation button (p. 27) Zoom lens DISPLAY button (p. 27) Monaural microphone LCD LAMP button (p. 21) 1
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Operation References Left view LCD monitor (p. 17) DC IN jack (pp. 7, 8) AV terminal Terminal cover (pp. 26, 55) (pp. 26, 55, 56) DV terminal (p. 56) Lithium battery cover (p. 10) Diopter adjustment dial (p. 16) Tripod socket* Battery release (pp. 6, 10) * When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder. 2 Operation References
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Operation References Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Window cleaning cover PHOTO button Telephoto control (p. 20)/ (p. 68) (p. 34) VOLume control (p. 25) Viewfinder (pp. 15, 16) STANDBY indicator (p. 21) STANDBY button POWER/CHARGE (p. 21) (RED) indicator (pp. 7, 8, 19) Speaker DC IN jack cover (pp. 7, 8) Start/Stop button (p. 19) Power switch (v Camera Hand strap (p. 14) Recording mode/w Playback mode select switch) (pp. 19, 24) Cassette holder (p. 9) Cassette compartment door release (p. 9
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Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the Displayed after Description of warning first 3 seconds 3 seconds There is no video cassette in the camcorder. INSERT A CASSE TTE. Insert a cassette (see page 9). The video cassette is defective and should be EJECT THE EJECT THE removed (see page 9). CASSETTE. CASSETTE. The erasure protect tab on the video cassette CASSE TTE NOT PROTECT. TAB has been slid to t
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Preparation Preparation 3 Slide the battery pack in the direction Attaching and of the arrow with the “m” mark facing Removing the Battery out. Pack Attaching Power switch “m” mark 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 4 Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body. 90˚ 5
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Preparation Notes: Removing • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY- 1 Make sure that the Power switch is BACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. set to OFF, then open the LCD Removing the battery pack while shooting or monitor to a 90° angle to the during playback may damage the tape by camcorder body. causing it to wrap around the video head drum. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Make sure that the batter
