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SmartMedia Card
Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix
Features
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Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only
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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
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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 Turning the Power on further for details on these and other Media Selection switch functions of your camcorder. Power switch Charging the Battery Pack 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 a mark on the charger (1) and To use the camera recording guide the battery into the groove. functions, h
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Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Attach the power source to the 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to camcorder, then slide the cassette OFF. compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Card slot cover 3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of arrow. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below,
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Quick Operation Guide Easy Camera Recording on Tape Playback Tape 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted. to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. LCD monitor OPEN release button 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 90 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allows easy viewing on the on
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Card Recording Card Playback 1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release (commercially available) is inserted. button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). 2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. LCD monitor OPEN release button 3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD. 90 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that Lock button allows easy viewing on the on-scre
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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) RRMCG0100TASA remote control K 2 lithium battery QCNW-2016TAZZ PixLab Video PC connecting Capture Software Lens cap (Lite Version) cable GCOVH1271TASA CDSKA0059TA01 QCNW-2022TAZZ * The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only
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Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life battery pack battery pack Zoom microphone BT-L221n BT-L441n VR-5MCN 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). x
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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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SmartMedia Card Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix Features Contents Part Names ............................................................... 1 Operation References Quick Reference List ................................................. 4 On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5 Warning Indicators .................................................... 7 Charging the Battery Pack ................................
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Contents Quick Return ........................................................... 36 Useful Features Edit Search ............................................................. 36 Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 37 Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 38 Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 39 Still Recording Effects ............................................. 40 Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot
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SmartMedia Card Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix Features Camera Recording SmartMedia Card Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card Features (Commercially available)....................................... 73 Card Recording ....................................................... 74 Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 75 Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 76 Formatting a SmartMedia
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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. 33, 34, 61] W/B (White Balance) button [p. 52] AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 28] CAT’S EYE switch [p. 35] Operation button [p. 27] Lens hood Zoom lens Remote sensor [p. 43] MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 27] Stereo microphone [p. 68] Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD selection switch) [p. 26] 1 Operation References
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Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55] Diopter adjustment [p. 18] LCD monitor [p. 19] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] Bottom view Card slot cover Tripod socket 2
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Operation References Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 21]/ VOLume control [p. 23] STILL button [pp. 39, 40, 61, 74] S-VIDEO socket [pp. 24, 65, 66] VIDEO jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] AUDIO L jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 26, 27] AUDIO R jack [pp. 24, 65, 66] RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] Jack cover [pp. 24, 65, 66] Cassette compartment door [p. 12] Cassette compartment door release [p. 12] PC connection jack [p. 71] DV terminal [p. 67] EarP
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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 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) •To record powerful close-up images. — See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom) •To record a backlit subject. — See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual Exposure) •To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal. — See page 35 (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. TAPE-CAMERA mode p. 47 MANUAL SE T MANUAL SE T AUTO MAN. FOCUS p. 31 p. 49 MAN. FOCUS SHUT. SPEED EXPOSURE p. 51 SHUT. SPEED p. 20 P I C. EFFECT EXPOSURE p. 53 SCENE MENU P I C. EFFECT FADE pp. 20, 28 p. 54 QK. RETURN SCENE MENU DI S FADE p. 37 QK. RETURN p. 36 DI S p. 31 CAMERA SE T p. 39 PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. p. 40 LIGHT AUTO DGTL ZOOM p. 32 12 bit TAPE SPEED p. 30 19 6 : p.
