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Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this information. Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Please retain this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of Demo mode. 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 operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.
Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this information. Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Please retain this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of Demo mode. 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 operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.
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... PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your video world. This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the U.S. CAUTION...this camcorder offers, and expand your dealer. The video techniques section will get the most out of mercury. i Please read this operation manual to the supplied AC adapter) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION (applies to...
... PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your video world. This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the U.S. CAUTION...this camcorder offers, and expand your dealer. The video techniques section will get the most out of mercury. i Please read this operation manual to the supplied AC adapter) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION (applies to...
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... pack with the = mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of your camcorder. v 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...
... pack with the = mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of your camcorder. v 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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... to the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard. REC SAVE Write-protect switch Label 3 Press the W mark gently until it will go. In this operation manual, "card" refers to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the card slot cover in as far as shown below, and...
... to the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard. REC SAVE Write-protect switch Label 3 Press the W mark gently until it will go. In this operation manual, "card" refers to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the card slot cover in as far as shown below, 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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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 ... setting screen (p. 42) 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 . 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 ... setting screen (p. 42) 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 . E F F ECT S C E NE MENU QK. Indicators on /off 6
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... Auto Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move the camcorder closer to use the manual focus function. center of changing your videos. Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to focus when zooming in on page...
... Auto Focus Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA Zooming allows you to move the camcorder closer to use the manual focus function. center of changing your videos. Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to focus when zooming in on page...
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...; 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 your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR 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 your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the...
...; 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 your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR 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 your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the...
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... a full-body view and yellow frame fitting an upper-body view. 4 Press l or m to select "GUIDE", then press the SET button. Note: • When using manual focus, you with surrounding background. Select one of the subject occupying the screen. SE T T I NG 1 P I DE ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the...
... a full-body view and yellow frame fitting an upper-body view. 4 Press l or m to select "GUIDE", then press the SET button. Note: • When using manual focus, you with surrounding background. Select one of the subject occupying the screen. SE T T I NG 1 P I DE ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the...
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... cancel the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Useful Features Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are possible when using manual exposure (see page 43). • Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a dark or poorly illuminated location, "LIGHT" is adequate, "LIGHT" will...
... cancel the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Useful Features Gain-up Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA When you are possible when using manual exposure (see page 43). • Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a dark or poorly illuminated location, "LIGHT" is adequate, "LIGHT" will...
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... bright. Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to frame the subject as you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is closer than approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). Lack of ...subject in the situations shown below. AUTO MAN. Light reflects off the subject. Subject is displayed. MF 3 0 min Manual focus indicator To return to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. Advanced Features 42 Fast-speed shutter being shot through a dirty or wet window. FOCUS MAN U A L 4 Press ...
... bright. Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Notes: • The camcorder may not be able to frame the subject as you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is closer than approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). Lack of ...subject in the situations shown below. AUTO MAN. Light reflects off the subject. Subject is displayed. MF 3 0 min Manual focus indicator To return to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. Advanced Features 42 Fast-speed shutter being shot through a dirty or wet window. FOCUS MAN U A L 4 Press ...
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...through the lens. Subject is displayed. MA N U A L E X POSURE +2 Exposure level 3 Press the MANUAL button until the exposure setting screen appears. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is the selected exposure level. Advanced Features 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or... 2 Press m or l to select the desired exposure level. • The number shown is selected thereafter. Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). • Increase the ...
...through the lens. Subject is displayed. MA N U A L E X POSURE +2 Exposure level 3 Press the MANUAL button until the exposure setting screen appears. Note: • Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is the selected exposure level. Advanced Features 1 In TAPE-CAMERA or... 2 Press m or l to select the desired exposure level. • The number shown is selected thereafter. Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Exposure Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA The camcorder is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). • Increase the ...
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...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 Advanced Features 3 Press the SET button to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the... setting is flashing, "LOCK" may not stop flashing when the camcorder is set to cancel the procedure, and then repeat step 3. 4 Press the MANUAL button until the white balance setting screen appears. If "AUTO" is not displayed on lighting conditions. Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto mode. White Balance...
...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 Advanced Features 3 Press the SET button to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the... setting is flashing, "LOCK" may not stop flashing when the camcorder is set to cancel the procedure, and then repeat step 3. 4 Press the MANUAL button until the white balance setting screen appears. If "AUTO" is not displayed on lighting conditions. Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto mode. White Balance...
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... the installa- However, click "Continue Anyway" to continue installation. 7 Click "Finish" to VCR again. Disconnecting the USB cable Refer to the operation manual and help files of your PC for extended periods of the CD-ROM drive, then click "OK" to begin installation. 5 Click "Finish" to ... 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 these locations." Windows XP For installing the USB driver, you copy any data incompatible with this location in the search...
... the installa- However, click "Continue Anyway" to continue installation. 7 Click "Finish" to VCR again. Disconnecting the USB cable Refer to the operation manual and help files of your PC for extended periods of the CD-ROM drive, then click "OK" to begin installation. 5 Click "Finish" to ... 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 these locations." Windows XP For installing the USB driver, you copy any data incompatible with this location in the search...
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...stripes. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. No subject in bright- Power source is engaged. Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is not properly connected. No image appears on close subject. mode. Audio/video cable is not charged. Battery pack... Before Requesting Service Before calling for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. 9). Set to the background. Focus manually (p. 42). Display automatically changes in Demo mode. Video input channel on TV or TV channel is open. (p. 72). Connect DV ...
...stripes. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. No subject in bright- Power source is engaged. Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is not properly connected. No image appears on close subject. mode. Audio/video cable is not charged. Battery pack... Before Requesting Service Before calling for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. 9). Set to the background. Focus manually (p. 42). Display automatically changes in Demo mode. Video input channel on TV or TV channel is open. (p. 72). Connect DV ...