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Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of the unit. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of Demo mode. Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-NZ100U VL-NZ150U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this information.
Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of the unit. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of Demo mode. Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-NZ100U VL-NZ150U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this information.
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...DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Please read this operation manual to capture those special moments. i The camcorder will get the most out of it. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ...CAUTION (applies to environmental considerations. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance...
...DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Please read this operation manual to capture those special moments. i The camcorder will get the most out of it. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ...CAUTION (applies to environmental considerations. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance...
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... the DC plug into place (2). • The charge indicator turns off when the battery is set to OFF. Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is charged. 3 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then...
... the DC plug into place (2). • The charge indicator turns off when the battery is set to OFF. Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is charged. 3 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then...
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... cover in as far as it clicks into the slot as shown below, and push it in the direction of the arrow. In this operation manual, "card" refers to OFF. 2 Slide the card slot cover release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and...
... cover in as far as it clicks into the slot as shown below, and push it in the direction of the arrow. In this operation manual, "card" refers to OFF. 2 Slide the card slot cover release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and...
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... and Time of Recording 39 Slow 39 Gamma Playback 40 Copying an Image from Tape to Card 40 Picture Effect Playback 41 Camera Recording Manual Focus 42 Manual Exposure 43 White Balance Lock 44 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 44 Digital Picture Effects 45 Scene Menu (Program AE 46 Playback...
... and Time of Recording 39 Slow 39 Gamma Playback 40 Copying an Image from Tape to Card 40 Picture Effect Playback 41 Camera Recording Manual Focus 42 Manual Exposure 43 White Balance Lock 44 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 44 Digital Picture Effects 45 Scene Menu (Program AE 46 Playback...
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Operation References Operation References Rear view GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 29, 30, 40] FADE button [p. 31] SET button [p. 26] Remote sensor [p. 38] RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [p. 19] Speaker MENU button [pp. 6, 26] MANUAL button [p. 6] Card slot cover [p. 13] Bottom view Battery release [p. 9] Wrist strap loop [p. 17] Tripod adapter socket [p. 33] Battery mounting surface [p. 9] 3
Operation References Operation References Rear view GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 29, 30, 40] FADE button [p. 31] SET button [p. 26] Remote sensor [p. 38] RECord START/STOP button [p. 20] STILL button [pp. 33, 40, 55] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [p. 19] Speaker MENU button [pp. 6, 26] MANUAL button [p. 6] Card slot cover [p. 13] Bottom view Battery release [p. 9] Wrist strap loop [p. 17] Tripod adapter socket [p. 33] Battery mounting surface [p. 9] 3
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...) AUTO E X POSURE AUTO Exposure setting screen (p. 43) AUTO WH I DE RE T URN 3 0 min Menu screen Indicators off Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below . RE T URN GU I T E BA L . AUTO White balance screen (p. 44) Normal screen AU T O... On-screen indicators on MENU button AU T O SE TT I NG 1 P I C. E F F ECT S C E NE MENU QK. Indicators on /off 6 Operation References Manual screens MANUAL button Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes as shown below . • The example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA mode.
...) AUTO E X POSURE AUTO Exposure setting screen (p. 43) AUTO WH I DE RE T URN 3 0 min Menu screen Indicators off Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below . RE T URN GU I T E BA L . AUTO White balance screen (p. 44) Normal screen AU T O... On-screen indicators on MENU button AU T O SE TT I NG 1 P I C. E F F ECT S C E NE MENU QK. Indicators on /off 6 Operation References Manual screens MANUAL button Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes as shown below . • The example screens shown are for TAPE-CAMERA mode.
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... includes the surroundings) into the frame. • Auto Focus may not work in on the subject. • See page 28 for how to use the manual focus function. Zooming in the the subject up view (1). subjects. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side...
... includes the surroundings) into the frame. • Auto Focus may not work in on the subject. • See page 28 for how to use the manual focus function. Zooming in the the subject up view (1). subjects. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side...
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... to be used are turned off before making a connection. 3 Turn on the TV and set it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV and VCR.) 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR, and begin playback (see page 2). Notes: • If your TV (or... VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable, as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of the above is left on while making any of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set...
... to be used are turned off before making a connection. 3 Turn on the TV and set it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV and VCR.) 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR, and begin playback (see page 2). Notes: • If your TV (or... VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable, as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of the above is left on while making any of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set...
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.... 3 Press l or m to the focus area. SE T T I NG 1 P I DE ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. GU I C. Note: • When using manual focus, you cannot change the recording guide. UUsesfuel ffeuatlurFeseatures CCaammeeraraReRceocrdoinrdging Displaying the Recording Guide Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This function helps you decide...
.... 3 Press l or m to the focus area. SE T T I NG 1 P I DE ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. GU I C. Note: • When using manual focus, you cannot change the recording guide. UUsesfuel ffeuatlurFeseatures CCaammeeraraReRceocrdoinrdging Displaying the Recording Guide Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This function helps you decide...
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... the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The e indicator appears. Useful Features Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are possible when using manual exposure (see page 43). • Gain-up will not appear.
... the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The e indicator appears. Useful Features Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are possible when using manual exposure (see page 43). • Gain-up will not appear.
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... distant subject l: To focus on the subject. Background is too dark. Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. In such situations, set the camcorder to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). AUTO MAN. ...Subjects at the same time. Advanced Features 42 Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to Auto Focus mode Press the SET button while the...
... distant subject l: To focus on the subject. Background is too dark. Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. In such situations, set the camcorder to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). AUTO MAN. ...Subjects at the same time. Advanced Features 42 Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Auto Focus may not be able to Auto Focus mode Press the SET button while the...
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... • Increase the exposure level to allow less light through the lens. Advanced Features 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. 43 The adjustment range is the selected exposure level. AUTO E X POSURE AUTO 2 Press m or l...To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting screen is selected thereafter. Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you...
... • Increase the exposure level to allow less light through the lens. Advanced Features 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. 43 The adjustment range is the selected exposure level. AUTO E X POSURE AUTO 2 Press m or l...To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting screen is selected thereafter. Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you...
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... paper or white cloth To return to Full Auto mode. If "AUTO" is not displayed on lighting conditions. Perform the procedure below to cancel all manual settings and set to set the white balance lock. • "LOCK" flashes during the locking procedure. AUTO 2 Aim the lens at a white ... Full Auto mode. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. 44 AUTO WH I T E BAL. Advanced Features 3 Press the SET button to Full Auto mode. MA NU A L WH I ...
... paper or white cloth To return to Full Auto mode. If "AUTO" is not displayed on lighting conditions. Perform the procedure below to cancel all manual settings and set to set the white balance lock. • "LOCK" flashes during the locking procedure. AUTO 2 Aim the lens at a white ... Full Auto mode. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly. 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. 44 AUTO WH I T E BAL. Advanced Features 3 Press the SET button to Full Auto mode. MA NU A L WH I ...
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...images recorded using the camcorder are stored on transferring data While transferring data, the transfer indicator moves. Disconnecting the USB cable Refer to the operation manual and help files of the CD-ROM drive, then click "OK" to begin installation. 5 Click "Finish" to complete the installa- Digital ... "Install from a list or specific location". 3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 4 Select "SHARP DVC USB Ver. 1.0" located in the "WINME" folder of your PC for unplugging, and make sure that the PC permits to unplug, then disconnect the...
...images recorded using the camcorder are stored on transferring data While transferring data, the transfer indicator moves. Disconnecting the USB cable Refer to the operation manual and help files of the CD-ROM drive, then click "OK" to begin installation. 5 Click "Finish" to complete the installa- Digital ... "Install from a list or specific location". 3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 4 Select "SHARP DVC USB Ver. 1.0" located in the "WINME" folder of your PC for unplugging, and make sure that the PC permits to unplug, then disconnect the...
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... frequently. Light from behind you the center. Tips on birthday cake at 8 inches (20 cm) (10-15) 10 Candlelight Note: • The figures in Focus manually when you . Appendix 70 Recording is needed. Video lights with fluorescent lighting (400-500) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
... frequently. Light from behind you the center. Tips on birthday cake at 8 inches (20 cm) (10-15) 10 Candlelight Note: • The figures in Focus manually when you . Appendix 70 Recording is needed. Video lights with fluorescent lighting (400-500) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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... to OFF and then mode for 5 minutes in on subject within 5 feet (1.5 m), and automatically zooms out until dew dries (p. 76). Manual Focus mode is not charged. Set to CAMERA. Focus manually (p. 42). Bright subject produces Occurs when shooting subject with wide vertical lines. Does not indicate a malfunction. -- Display automatically changes in bright...
... to OFF and then mode for 5 minutes in on subject within 5 feet (1.5 m), and automatically zooms out until dew dries (p. 76). Manual Focus mode is not charged. Set to CAMERA. Focus manually (p. 42). Bright subject produces Occurs when shooting subject with wide vertical lines. Does not indicate a malfunction. -- Display automatically changes in bright...