Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ100E User manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-NZ100E

OPERATION MANUAL

VL-NZ100E/hyou; 02/2/8/18:00

VL-NZ100E VL-NZ100E

ENGLISH

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,

especially page vii.

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

This equipment should be used with

the recommended AC adapter or

battery pack.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire

hazards, do NOT use any other power

source.

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the

cabinet. No user serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified

dealer or service centre.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of

copyrighted works which must not be

recorded without the authority of the

owner of the copyright. Please refer to

relevant laws in your country.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by

connecting it to either the AC adapter

or battery pack. The AC adapter

incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC

110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than

120,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may

appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that

this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

Trademarks

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

holders.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L225 or BT-

L445 battery or the AC adapter (UADP-0342TAZZ).

CAUTION:

As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter, do

NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric

shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service

centre approved by Sharp.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

ENGLISH

NOTE

This Camcorder is a high technology product.

The LCD Panel comprises 123,200 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of

transistors, it is possible that some pixels may fail.

Important:

Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the

Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing

in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

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Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual

further for details on these and other

functions of your camcorder.

Attaching the Battery

Pack

1Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

2Align the =mark on the side of the

battery pack with the =mark on the

camcorder (1), and slide the battery

pack in the direction of the arrow

completely until it locks into place (2).

Charging the Battery

Pack

1Attach the battery pack on the

camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFF.

2Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter, and

insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

3Insert the DC plug into the DC input

jack.

• The charge indicator lights up.

• The charge indicator turns off when the

battery is charged.

4Remove the DC plug from the DC input

jack, then remove the AC plug from the

power outlet.

Power switch

AC power socket

To power

outlet

DC input jack

Charge indicator

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Erasure protect tab

Clipped corner

Inserting a Cassette

1Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide the cassette

compartment door release and open the

cassette compartment door.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette

holder extends and opens automatically.

2Insert a commercially available cassette

fully with the window facing outwards,

and with the erasure protect tab facing

upwards.

3Press the Wmark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette

holder retracts automatically.

4Wait for the cassette holder to fully

retract. Close the compartment door by

pressing the centre until it clicks into

place.

SAVE

REC

Inserting a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card or a

MultiMediaCard for storing still images.

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2Slide the card slot cover release and

open the card slot cover in the direction

of the arrow.

3Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in as far as it will go.

4Close the card slot cover.

Note:

•You cannot use a SmartMedia™ card or

Memory Stick™ media. In this operation

manual, “card” refers to the SD Memory Card

or the MultiMediaCard.

Cassette compartment

door release

“W” mark

Card slot cover release

Label

Write-protect

switch

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iii

Quick Operation Guide

Easy Camera Recording

on Tape

1Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

2Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

3Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

4Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

AUTO

REC

Zooming

Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele-

photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side.

Tape Playback

1Set the Media Selection

switch to TAPE.

2Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

3Press j(or k) on the Operation button

to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the

desired point.

4Press mto begin playback.

To stop playback

Press l.

Volume Control

Push the Volume control to the Lor +side to

increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.

Power Zoom control

Volume control

Lock button

SET button

Media Selection switch

Power Zoom control/Volume control

STILL button

Power switch

Operation button

REC START/STOP button

Lock button

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Lock button

Image file name

Card Recording

1Insert a card into the camcorder.

2Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

3Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

4Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame

the subject as you desire.

5Press the STILL button half-way down to

focus on the subject.

• The camcorder automatically focuses on

the subject. When it is set, you will hear

a sound and see Tmark, then the

camcorder locks the focus.

6Press the STILL button fully to begin

recording.

• The Sindicator flashes red while data

is being recorded on the card, and

returns to white when recording

completes.

AUTO

NORMAL

CARD

/981

0100

00 2/2PAGE

NORMAL

PLAYBACK

1000

2/1PAGE

NORMAL

PLAYBACK

AUTO

NORMAL

/981

CARD

NORMAL

/981

CARD

3000

001

NORMA L

01/3

1000

001

NORMAL

01/1

CARD

Card Playback

1Set the Media Selection

switch to CARD.

2Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to VCR.

• The images recorded on the card are

displayed in a thumbnail format.

3Press j, k, lor mon the Operation

button to move the selection frame to

the desired image.

4Press the SET button.

• The selected image displays in full-

screen.

Number of shots taken/remaining

Page number/total thumbnail pages

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L225 Power cord

Audio/video cable Lens cap

Lens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapter

USB driver USB cable

SD Memory Card

(8 MB)

CR2025 type

lithium battery

AA batteryK2

Remote controlAC adapter

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Optional Accessories

Note:

• Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L225

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L445

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vii

Precautions

•When the camcorder is not in use, remem-

ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off

the power, and disconnect the camcorder

from the power source.

•Do not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the

camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,

whether or not recording is in progress, as it

may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen

surface. Be particularly careful when record-

ing outside.

• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden

brightly lit objects or light sources, such as

the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.

Should this happen, point the lens in a differ-

ent direction until the picture returns to nor-

mal.

•Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or other

magnetic sources may ad-

versely affect recorded im-

ages.

•Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission

source may cause buzzing or picture dete-

rioration.

•Avoid shocks and drop-

ping.

Do not drop or otherwise

subject the camcorder to

hard shocks or strong vibra-

tions. Bumping or striking the

unit during recording will

generate noise in the re-

corded image.

•Avoid placing the

camcorder in close

proximity to lighting

equipment.

The heat from incan-

descent lights may de-

form the camcorder, or

cause it to malfunction.

•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on

commercial flights or in other sensitive ar-

eas.

•Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to

L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.

Do not store the unit in

an unventilated car in

the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong

heat sources; this can

result in severe damage

to the unit casing and

circuitry.

•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside

the camcorder, and do not use or leave

your camcorder in areas with excessive

smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunctions

or cause mil-

dew to form on

the lenses. Be

sure to keep the

unit in a well-

ventilated loca-

tion.

•Some small, portable tri-

pods may be difficult to at-

tach and may not be sturdy

enough to support your

camcorder. Be sure to use

only a strong, stable tripod.

•When using your

camcorder in a cold envi-

ronment, the LCD monitor screen often ap-

pears less bright immediately after the

power is turned on.This is not a malfunc-

tion. To prevent the camcorder from be-

coming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a

blanket, etc.).

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