Sharp VL-NZ100S Manuel d'utilisateur

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

viiiAppendixPreparationUseful FeaturesOperation ReferencesBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesCam

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) [p

Operation ReferencesOperation References3Rear viewBottom viewWrist strap loop[p. 16]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

Operation ReferencesOperation References5AUTOLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRIGHTLC D COLOURRETURNOTHERSBEEPREMOTERETURNCLOCK SETDISPLAYRETURNLCD SETBACKL I G

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

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

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

Preparation10Notes:• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and30°C. The battery pack may not chargeproperly at temperatures too low or too high.• The b

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

PreparationPreparation15Setting the Date andTimeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAExample: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. 6.2003) and the t

Preparation16Changing to the 12-hour TimeMode1 After performing step 8 above, press lor m to select “12H/24H”, then press theSET button.2 Press l or m

PreparationPreparation17Using the Lens CapAttach the strap to the lens cap as shownbelow.Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wriststrap as shown b

Preparation18Tips on RecordingPositionsHolding the camcorderPlace your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.Place you

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a3A fuse. Should the fus

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

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

Useful Features26Useful FeaturesUsing the MenuScreensUse the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorder settings.1 Set to the desiredcamcorder mode(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

iSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L225 Power cordAudio/video cable Lens capLens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapterUSB driver USB cableSD Memory Card(8

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

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording31Fade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image

Useful Features32Quick ReturnAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded scene andstart r

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording33Still Recording on TapeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 S

Useful Features34OFFONDGTL ZOOMTAPEDISSPEED16 9:AUDI O MODERETURNSETT I NG 2ON16 9:Wide Screen (16:9)Available mode:TAPE-CAMERAThe wide screen funct

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording35Self RecordingAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERARotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so thatth

Useful Features36Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:TAPE-CAMERAThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mod

Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording37Selecting 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

iiOptional AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L225Extended-lifebattery packBT-L445VL-NZ100H-*i-viii 02.2.14, 9:57 AM2

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 focus indicatorAdvanced FeaturesCamera RecordingManual FocusAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAAuto Focus may not be ab

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 colour of the subject on the screen looksdifferent depending on light

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

Advanced Features46Scene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can set the camcorder to the shootingmode

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures59Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackCard PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can pl

Digital Still CameraFeatures60Delete ProtectionAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can prevent your important imagesrecorded on the card from accidental erasur

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures61Deleting Stored ImagesAvailable mode:CARD-VCRDeleting One Stored ImageYou can delet

Digital Still CameraFeatures62Deleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a card inone operation.Notes:• Deleted images cannot be re

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures63Print OrderAvailable mode:CARD-VCRThe print order function allows you to add printi

Digital Still CameraFeatures64To 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 CameraFeatures65Transferring Data onCard to ComputerUsing the supplied USB cable, you cantransfer s

Digital Still CameraFeatures66Image Folders and File NamesStill images recorded using the camcorder arestored on a card as shown below.DCIM100SHARPDVC

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still CameraFeatures67Slide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:CARD-VCRYou can automatically play back consecuti

Appendix68AppendixPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsAvailable modes:All modesIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlight or other factors, adjust

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

AppendixAppendix69Turning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when you turnon or off the Power switch, pres

Appendix70Position the subject inthe centre.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off centre (seepage 42).Light from behind BacklightingU

AppendixAppendix71DV TechnologyDigital video (DV) is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use

Appendix72Mini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with thei mark.• This camcorder can record a

AppendixAppendix73MultiMediaCardImproper handling of the MultiMediaCard maycause damage to the card or images on thecard. Follow the instructions belo

Appendix74SD Memory CardPrecautions on handling SD MemoryCards• After removing the card from the camcorder,be sure to immediately store it in the card

AppendixAppendix75Storage• Store the battery pack in a fully dischargedstate.• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.• When storing a fully char

Appendix76Cleaning• Many plastic parts are used in the camcordercasing. Do not use thinner, benzene or otherstrong chemical cleaners. These may caused

AppendixAppendix77Demonstration ModeAvailable modes:TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERAYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in De

Appendix78Before Requesting ServiceThe following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below beforecalling

viContentsAppendixPreparationUseful FeaturesOperation ReferencesBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesDigital Still CameraFeaturesPart Names ...

AppendixAppendix79Notes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by externalelectrical noise or inte

Appendix80SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vid