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Please retain this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of Demo mode. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of this information. 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.
Please retain this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Appendix Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of Demo mode. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 79 for use of this information. 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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... unit that you will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder from a SHARP service center of adapter from SHARP. CAUTION (applies to environmental considerations. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Thank you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that can cause dangerous electric shocks. The video techniques section will help you to capture those special ...
... unit that you will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder from a SHARP service center of adapter from SHARP. CAUTION (applies to environmental considerations. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Thank you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that can cause dangerous electric shocks. The video techniques section will help you to capture those special ...
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...must accept any unauthorized changes or modifica- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with more of blue, green, red, or black. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a ...'s authority to take out batteries or install them. tions to this unit be used in the camcorder. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of SHARP that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 120,000 thin-film transistors*, giving...
...must accept any unauthorized changes or modifica- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with more of blue, green, red, or black. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a ...'s authority to take out batteries or install them. tions to this unit be used in the camcorder. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of SHARP that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 120,000 thin-film transistors*, giving...
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v To power outlet Charge indicator 2 Align 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 your camcorder. DC input jack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet ... into the DC input jack (2). • The charge indicator lights up. 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 remove the AC adapter from ...
v To power outlet Charge indicator 2 Align 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 your camcorder. DC input jack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet ... into the DC input jack (2). • The charge indicator lights up. 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 remove the AC adapter from ...
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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. Note: • You cannot ...
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. Note: • You cannot ...
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.... REC To stop playback Press l. To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. 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 begin recording.
.... REC To stop playback Press l. To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. 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 begin recording.
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...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 card, and returns to white when recording completes. viii When it is being recorded on the subject. CARD 9 / 81 ...L 100-0010 PAGE2 / 2 Lock button AU TO 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to begin recording. Card Recording Card Playback 1 Insert a card into the camcorder. 1 Set the Media Selection 2 Set the Media Selection switch to CAMERA. Page number/total thumbnail pages 3 Press j, k, l or m on the card are...
...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 card, and returns to white when recording completes. viii When it is being recorded on the subject. CARD 9 / 81 ...L 100-0010 PAGE2 / 2 Lock button AU TO 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to begin recording. Card Recording Card Playback 1 Insert a card into the camcorder. 1 Set the Media Selection 2 Set the Media Selection switch to CAMERA. Page number/total thumbnail pages 3 Press j, k, l or m on the card are...
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... 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... and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack. If this camcorder are valid only in...
... 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... and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack. If this camcorder are valid only in...
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... malfunction. • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of the temperature and humidity. xi Such environments can use your camcorder. Be sure to keep the unit in close proximity to lighting equipment. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in... the recorded image. • Avoid placing the camcorder in a wellventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may damage the CCD sensor or LCD ...
... malfunction. • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of the temperature and humidity. xi Such environments can use your camcorder. Be sure to keep the unit in close proximity to lighting equipment. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in... the recorded image. • Avoid placing the camcorder in a wellventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may damage the CCD sensor or LCD ...
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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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...T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E. The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page 77). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 12). Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power ... dry away (see page 12). THE TAPE ENDS SOON. Wait a few hours for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. TAPE END The tape has reached the end. Operation References Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the video...
...T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E. The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page 77). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 12). Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power ... dry away (see page 12). THE TAPE ENDS SOON. Wait a few hours for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. TAPE END The tape has reached the end. Operation References Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the video...
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Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds Description of the card is full and cannot store any data due to use it with this camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a new one (see page 58). The card has no images ... • N indicates a flashing display. 8 The images in the format the camcorder can recognize. The card has not been formatted with this camcorder (see page 13). MEMORY C ARD PROT ECTED The card is not compatible with this camcorder. CANNOT STORE DAT A The card cannot record any more images. Cancel the protection...
Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds Description of the card is full and cannot store any data due to use it with this camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (see page 61) or replace the card with a new one (see page 58). The card has no images ... • N indicates a flashing display. 8 The images in the format the camcorder can recognize. The card has not been formatted with this camcorder (see page 13). MEMORY C ARD PROT ECTED The card is not compatible with this camcorder. CANNOT STORE DAT A The card cannot record any more images. Cancel the protection...
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... when removing, be sure 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 camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it unreadable and unwritable. ...AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If it is set to OFF. 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with this camcorder. Preparation PPrerpearpataionration Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Power switch Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is firmly attached during playback may ...
... when removing, be sure 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 camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it unreadable and unwritable. ...AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If it is set to OFF. 2 Align the = mark on the side of the battery pack with this camcorder. Preparation PPrerpearpataionration Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Power switch Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is firmly attached during playback may ...
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...will increase power consumption. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3Remove the battery pack and store it is not a malfunction.... the capacity of the battery pack. • See page 75 for more information on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting ...least once every six months: 1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set to perform the following procedure at temperatures too low or too high. •...
...will increase power consumption. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3Remove the battery pack and store it is not a malfunction.... the capacity of the battery pack. • See page 75 for more information on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting ...least once every six months: 1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set to perform the following procedure at temperatures too low or too high. •...
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... to CAMERA or VCR. Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by using the AC adapter to power the camcorder, the battery pack is supplied power. Lock button 11 Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN... THE POWER OFF. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadble...
... to CAMERA or VCR. Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by using the AC adapter to power the camcorder, the battery pack is supplied power. Lock button 11 Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN... THE POWER OFF. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadble...
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...close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is too low, 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...may not be able to fully retract. Preparation REC SAVE Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach 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 ...
...close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is too low, 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...may not be able to fully retract. Preparation REC SAVE Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach 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 ...
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Card slot cover release Notes: • You can use with this camcorder. Caution: • Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the cards intended for use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard for more information on the card (S indicator flashes during recording). ...
Card slot cover release Notes: • You can use with this camcorder. Caution: • Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the cards intended for use an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard for more information on the card (S indicator flashes during recording). ...
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... battery holder back into position. Notes on the Use of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the camcorder is used to store the memory of the Lithium battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA, MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE...
... battery holder back into position. Notes on the Use of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the camcorder is used to store the memory of the Lithium battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA, MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE...
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... CODE T C OU T D E MO MOD E L ANGUAGE RE TURN ENGL I DA CT MODO D EMO . T I E MP O SAL I SH Setting When 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 using the English onscreen displays. I D I OMA ENGL I SH...
... CODE T C OU T D E MO MOD E L ANGUAGE RE TURN ENGL I DA CT MODO D EMO . T I E MP O SAL I SH Setting When 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 using the English onscreen displays. I D I OMA ENGL I SH...