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Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix
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product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
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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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WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. NOTE 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can rad
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions—All the safety and product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other operating instructions should be read similar surface. This product should not before the product is operated. be placed in a built-in installation such 2. Retain Instructions—The safety and as a operating instructions should be bookcase or retained for future reference. rack unless 3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the proper product and in the operating instruc- ventilation is tions should be adhe
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15. Power Lines—An outside antenna f. When the product exhibits a distinct system should not be located in the change in performance—this vicinity of overhead power lines or other indicates a need for service. electric light or power circuits, or where 20. Replacement Parts—When replacement it can fall into such power lines or parts are required, be sure the service circuits. When installing an outside technician has used replacement parts antenna system, extreme care should specified by the man
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Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual Inserting a Mini DV Cassette further for details on these and other 1 Attach the power source to the functions of your camcorder. camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the Charging the Battery Pack cassette compartment door. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the
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Easy Camera Recording Tape Playback 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the to a 90° angle to the camcorder body viewfinder. (2). 3 Hold down the Lock button LCD monitor OPEN and set the Power switch to release button CAMERA. 90 Lock button 4 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that REC allows easy viewing on the on-screen pictur
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Supplied Accessories AC adapter/ Battery pack battery charger Power cord DC cable BT-L221n* UADP-0321TAZZ* QACCD0031TAPZ QCNW-1957TAZZ Audio/video cable Remote control AA battery for CR2025 type (RCA type) RRMCG0101TASA remote control K 2 lithium battery QCNW-2016TAZZ Lens cap Shoulder strap GCOVH1271TASA UBNDS0010TASA * The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased o
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Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life Zoom microphone battery pack battery pack BT-L221n BT-L441n VR-5MCN PixLab Video Capture Software (Lite Version) VR-PK50E Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accesso- ries and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). viii
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Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off on the use of electronic equipment on the power, and disconnect the camcorder commercial flights or in other sensitive from the power source. areas. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. • Be aware of the temperature and humidity. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the You can use your camcorder at 32°F to 104°F camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, (0°C
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About Your Camcorder DV Technology DV and conventional video cassette tapes Digital video, DV, is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high There are two kinds of DV-format video quality images with the use of special digital cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the features previously unavailable with conven- larger DV cassette used for extended playback tional analog formats. and recording. This camcorder only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes canno
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Contents Part Names ............................................................... 1 Operation References Quick Reference List ................................................. 4 On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5 Warning Indicators .................................................... 6 Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 7 Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ................ 8 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Ou
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Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 33 Useful Features Quick Return ........................................................... 34 Edit Search ............................................................. 34 Still Recording ......................................................... 35 Still Recording Effect (PHOTO SHOT) .................... 36 Auto Focus ....................
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Operation Ref Operation Ref erences erences Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Left view GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [pp. 30, 31, 52] W/B (White Balance) button [p. 47] AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 25] CAT’S EYE switch [p. 32] Operation button [p. 24] Lens hood Zoom lens Remote sensor [p. 37] MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 24] Stereo microphone [p. 59] DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) switch [p. 28] 1 Operation References
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Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 16] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 50] Diopter adjustment [p. 16] LCD monitor [p. 17] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 8, 9] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 17] Power source mounting surface [pp. 8, 9] Lithium battery compartment door Shoulder strap loop [p. 15] [p. 11] Bottom view Tripod socket 2
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Operation References Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 19]/ VOLume control [p. 21] STILL button [pp. 35, 36] S-VIDEO socket [pp. 22, 56, 57] VIDEO jack Shoulder strap [pp. 22, 56, 57] loop [p. 15] AUDIO L jack [pp. 22, 56, 57] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [p. 24] AUDIO R jack [pp. 22, 56, 57] RECord START/STOP button [p. 18] Jack cover [pp. 22, 56, 57] Cassette compartment door [p. 10] Cassette compartment door release [p. 10] PC connection jack [p. 62] DV termin
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Operation References Quick Reference List Below are some examples of camcorder’s features. •To record the subject with higher-quality audio. — See page 28 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) •To record powerful close-up images. — See page 29 (Setting the Digital Zoom) •To record a backlit subject. — See page 30 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 42 (Manual Exposure) •To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal. — See page 32 (Night Recording) •To quickly return the tape to
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Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. CAMERA mode p. 43 MANUAL SE T MANUAL SE T AUTO MAN. FOCUS p. 28 p. 45 SHUT. SPEED MAN. FOCUS EXPOSURE SHUT. SPEED p. 42 p. 18 P I C. EFFECT EXPOSURE p. 49 SCENE MENU P I C. EFFECT FADE pp. 18, 25 p. 48 QK. RETURN SCENE MENU FADE p. 33 QK. RETURN p. 34 CAMERA SE T p. 35 PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. p. 36 LIGHT AUTO DGTL ZOOM p. 29 12 bit TAPE SPEED p. 27 p. 20 p. 28 AUD I O SE T pp. 3
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Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the first Displayed after Description of warning 3 seconds 3 seconds There is no video cassette in the camcorder. INSERT Insert a cassette (see page 10). A CASSE TTE. The video cassette is defective and should be EJECT THE EJECT THE removed (see page 10). CASSETTE. CASSETTE. The erasure protect tab on the video cassette CASSE TTE NOT has been slid to the record-p
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Preparation Preparation Charging time and maximum continuous Charging the Battery Pack recording and playback times Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC Max. Max. continuous adapter/battery charger before use. continuous recording time Battery Charging playback time Note: pack time on LCD LCD • Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ LCD closed open battery charger when charging the battery pack. BT-L221 100 120 100 100 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC
