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Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix 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. Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of the unit. 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 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. Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of the unit. 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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... DO NOT REMOVE COVER. This symbol warns the user of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. This symbol alerts the user that can cause dangerous electric shocks. Disposal of uninsulated voltage within the unit that there are important operating... please contact your home video enjoyment and allow you to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your video world. The camcorder will get the most out of mercury. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
... DO NOT REMOVE COVER. This symbol warns the user of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. This symbol alerts the user that can cause dangerous electric shocks. Disposal of uninsulated voltage within the unit that there are important operating... please contact your home video enjoyment and allow you to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your video world. The camcorder will get the most out of mercury. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
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... has happened when young children install batteries backwards. However, there is a very high technology product with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. This equipment...
... has happened when young children install batteries backwards. However, there is a very high technology product with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. This equipment...
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... adapter from the power outlet. To power outlet Charge indicator 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Attaching the Battery Pack Power switch Charging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack...
... adapter from the power outlet. To power outlet Charge indicator 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with the = mark on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Attaching the Battery Pack Power switch Charging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack...
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... the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Inserting a Cassette Inserting a Card 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the card slot cover in as far as it clicks into place. • After confirmation sound...
... the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Inserting a Cassette Inserting a Card 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the card slot cover in as far as it clicks into place. • After confirmation sound...
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... and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. Lock button 3 Press j (or k) on Tape 1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. To pause recording Press the REC...
... and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. Lock button 3 Press j (or k) on Tape 1 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. To pause recording Press the REC...
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...2 Lock button AU TO 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you will hear a sound and see T mark, then the camcorder locks the focus. When it is being recorded on the card are Power switch to white when recording completes. switch to CARD. 2 Hold down the... set the 3 Hold down the Lock button and set , you desire. 5 Press the STILL button half-way down to focus on the subject. • The camcorder automatically focuses on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PLAYBACK NORMA L 100-0001 PAGE1 / 2 CARD 9 / 81 ...
...2 Lock button AU TO 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you will hear a sound and see T mark, then the camcorder locks the focus. When it is being recorded on the card are Power switch to white when recording completes. switch to CARD. 2 Hold down the... set the 3 Hold down the Lock button and set , you desire. 5 Press the STILL button half-way down to focus on the subject. • The camcorder automatically focuses on the Operation button to move the selection frame to the desired image. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PLAYBACK NORMA L 100-0001 PAGE1 / 2 CARD 9 / 81 ...
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... the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. and Latin America. If this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. ix Supplied Accessories For VL-NZ100 For VL-NZ150 Standard-life battery pack BT-L225n* Standard-life battery pack BT-L225n* Extended-life battery pack... Audio/video cable QCNW-1979TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1296TASA Lens hood GCOVA1870TASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145TASA Tripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ SD Memory Card VL-NZ100: 8 MB VL-NZ150: 16 MB USB driver CDSKA0081TA01 USB cable QCNW-A338WJZZ Remote control RRMCG0084TASA * The part numbers for the AC adapter...
... the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. and Latin America. If this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. ix Supplied Accessories For VL-NZ100 For VL-NZ150 Standard-life battery pack BT-L225n* Standard-life battery pack BT-L225n* Extended-life battery pack... Audio/video cable QCNW-1979TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1296TASA Lens hood GCOVA1870TASA Wrist strap UBNDT0145TASA Tripod adapter GDAI-A001WJZZ SD Memory Card VL-NZ100: 8 MB VL-NZ150: 16 MB USB driver CDSKA0081TA01 USB cable QCNW-A338WJZZ Remote control RRMCG0084TASA * The part numbers for the AC adapter...
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... car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may deform the camcorder, or cause it to support your camcorder in a wellventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy ...blanket, etc.). Do not allow direct sunlight to L40°C), and at the sun. Be sure to use your camcorder in progress, as the sun. To prevent the camcorder from incandescent lights may cause buzzing or picture deterioration. • Avoid shocks and dropping. Otherwise, the image may...
... car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may deform the camcorder, or cause it to support your camcorder in a wellventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy ...blanket, etc.). Do not allow direct sunlight to L40°C), and at the sun. Be sure to use your camcorder in progress, as the sun. To prevent the camcorder from incandescent lights may cause buzzing or picture deterioration. • Avoid shocks and dropping. Otherwise, the image may...
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... Names 1 On-screen Display Index 4 Warning Indicators 7 Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Cassette 12 Inserting and Removing a Card 13 Installing the Lithium Battery 14 Selecting the Language ... the Wrist Strap 17 Using the Lens Cap 17 Tips on Recording Positions 18 Basic Operations Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode 19 Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Auto Focus 21 Macro Shots 21 Remaining Recording ...
... Names 1 On-screen Display Index 4 Warning Indicators 7 Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Cassette 12 Inserting and Removing a Card 13 Installing the Lithium Battery 14 Selecting the Language ... the Wrist Strap 17 Using the Lens Cap 17 Tips on Recording Positions 18 Basic Operations Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode 19 Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Auto Focus 21 Macro Shots 21 Remaining Recording ...
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... 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 Using the Time Code 47 Editing 48 Recording from an... External Source 49 Using the Camcorder as a Converter 50 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394 51 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 52 Audio Dubbing Feature 53 xiii
... 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 Using the Time Code 47 Editing 48 Recording from an... External Source 49 Using the Camcorder as a Converter 50 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394 51 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 52 Audio Dubbing Feature 53 xiii
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... TERY I NSER T A CASSE TTE. DEW DEW L AMP USB L AMP USB The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to end. The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is about to have it replaced. Insert a cassette (see page...on the video cassette has been slid to the end of warning I S TOO LOW. CHANGE THE CAS SE T T E . Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Displayed for the dew to dry away (see page 9). PROT EC T. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. Wait a few hours for the first 3 seconds Displayed ...
... TERY I NSER T A CASSE TTE. DEW DEW L AMP USB L AMP USB The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to end. The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is about to have it replaced. Insert a cassette (see page...on the video cassette has been slid to the end of warning I S TOO LOW. CHANGE THE CAS SE T T E . Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Displayed for the dew to dry away (see page 9). PROT EC T. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. Wait a few hours for the first 3 seconds Displayed ...
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... to use it is write-protected (see page 58). DATA PROT ECTED You are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. CANNOT STORE DAT A The card cannot record any more images. Check that it with the card or data on the card. The capacity of warning... ERROR F ORMA T MEMORY C ARD The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with this camcorder (see pages 13, 74). The card has not been formatted with a new one (see page 58). Format the card to a problem with this...
... to use it is write-protected (see page 58). DATA PROT ECTED You are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. CANNOT STORE DAT A The card cannot record any more images. Check that it with the card or data on the card. The capacity of warning... ERROR F ORMA T MEMORY C ARD The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with this camcorder (see pages 13, 74). The card has not been formatted with a new one (see page 58). Format the card to a problem with this...
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...battery pack is set to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. • Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs with the = mark on the side of the camcorder (1), then press the battery release (2). Use of other batteries may fall because of the poor contact... • To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of the battery pack with this camcorder. Battery release Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Slide the battery pack in the...
...battery pack is set to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. • Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs with the = mark on the side of the camcorder (1), then press the battery release (2). Use of other batteries may fall because of the poor contact... • To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of the battery pack with this camcorder. Battery release Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Slide the battery pack in the...
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...°F (10°C and 30°C). Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off frequently will naturally deteriorate over time. Other types of battery... battery pack may not charge properly at least once every six months: 1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may burst, causing personal injury...
...°F (10°C and 30°C). Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off frequently will naturally deteriorate over time. Other types of battery... battery pack may not charge properly at least once every six months: 1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may burst, causing personal injury...
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... it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadble and unwritable. • Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for a long period of time. Removing the DC plug while shooting... using the AC adapter to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (1), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (2). • The camcorder is not charged. DC input jack Note: • When using the supplied AC adapter. To power outlet 3 Hold down the Lock button and set to...
... it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadble and unwritable. • Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for a long period of time. Removing the DC plug while shooting... using the AC adapter to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (1), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (2). • The camcorder is not charged. DC input jack Note: • When using the supplied AC adapter. To power outlet 3 Hold down the Lock button and set to...
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...low, you may damage the tape. • Remove the cassette if you do not correctly close it. • Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it clicks into place. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert a ... available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. • Do not attempt to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and ...
...low, you may damage the tape. • Remove the cassette if you do not correctly close it. • Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it clicks into place. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert a ... available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. • Do not attempt to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and ...
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...the slot as it to the unlocked position to record/ delete data or format the card. Caution: • Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the cards intended for use . • See pages 73 and 74 for more information on the card (S indicator flashes during ... locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch is preformatted for immediate use with this camcorder. Card slot cover release Notes: • You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard (see page 71). • The supplied card ...
...the slot as it to the unlocked position to record/ delete data or format the card. Caution: • Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the cards intended for use . • See pages 73 and 74 for more information on the card (S indicator flashes during ... locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch is preformatted for immediate use with this camcorder. Card slot cover release Notes: • You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard (see page 71). • The supplied card ...
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... FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Be sure to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the camcorder is used to close the cassette compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into position. Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH...
... FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Be sure to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the camcorder is used to close the cassette compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into position. Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH...
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... Language for the first time, select your on-screen display language by following sections are based on using the camcorder for the On-screen Display Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English, French or Spanish as the on the operation button to select the desired language...
... Language for the first time, select your on-screen display language by following sections are based on using the camcorder for the On-screen Display Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA This camcorder allows you to choose English, French or Spanish as the on the operation button to select the desired language...