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... DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. The video techniques section will get the most out of adapter from SHARP. This symbol warns the user of your local authorities or the Electronics...PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of uninsulated voltage within the unit that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the U.S. i WARNING: TO ...
... DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. The video techniques section will get the most out of adapter from SHARP. This symbol warns the user of your local authorities or the Electronics...PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Information for purchasing this camcorder from a SHARP service center of uninsulated voltage within the unit that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the U.S. i WARNING: TO ...
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...for Class B computing equipment. 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 battery is required to change without notice. Parents should install the lithium battery in a residential installation. Occasionally, a pixel...guarantee that any interference received, including interference that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to Part 15 of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. If this equipment. ...
...for Class B computing equipment. 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 battery is required to change without notice. Parents should install the lithium battery in a residential installation. Occasionally, a pixel...guarantee that any interference received, including interference that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to Part 15 of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. If this equipment. ...
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... during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the plug should use this product from battery power, or other sources, refer to protect it is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to be read before cleaning. facturer, or sold...
... during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the plug should use this product from battery power, or other sources, refer to protect it is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to be read before cleaning. facturer, or sold...
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... playback and editing functions, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of your camcorder. Lock button To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still images, set to CAMERA. v ...supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down the Lock button and set the Media Selection switch to ...
... playback and editing functions, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of your camcorder. Lock button To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still images, set to CAMERA. v ...supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down the Lock button and set the Media Selection switch to ...
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... in the U.S. ix Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221n*1 AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321TAZZ*1 Power cord QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable QCNW-1957TAZZ Remote control RRMCG0100TASA AA battery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW... protective case Zoom microphone RMICC0098TAZZ Windscreen *1 The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack. *2 Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals. and Latin ...
... in the U.S. ix Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221n*1 AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321TAZZ*1 Power cord QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable QCNW-1957TAZZ Remote control RRMCG0100TASA AA battery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW... protective case Zoom microphone RMICC0098TAZZ Windscreen *1 The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack. *2 Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals. and Latin ...
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x For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221n Extended-life battery pack BT-L441n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.
x For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221n Extended-life battery pack BT-L441n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.
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... 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ... Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Tips on Recording Positions 21 Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder ...
... 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ... Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Tips on Recording Positions 21 Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder ...
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Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55] LCD monitor [p. 19] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] Diopter adjustment [p. 18] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Bottom view Card slot cover ;; Tripod socket 2
Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55] LCD monitor [p. 19] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] Diopter adjustment [p. 18] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Bottom view Card slot cover ;; Tripod socket 2
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...° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be cleaned (see page 12). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 12). To check the type of its service life. Replace it replaced. Wait for the first 3 seconds... and the LCD screen. Dew has formed inside the camcorder. TAPE END The tape has reached the end. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is no video cassette in the center of warning I S TOO LOW. Prepare a new cassette (see page 10). There is almost depleted. TAB TAPE...
...° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be cleaned (see page 12). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 12). To check the type of its service life. Replace it replaced. Wait for the first 3 seconds... and the LCD screen. Dew has formed inside the camcorder. TAPE END The tape has reached the end. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is no video cassette in the center of warning I S TOO LOW. Prepare a new cassette (see page 10). There is almost depleted. TAB TAPE...
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...: 1 Charge the battery pack until it is fully charged. 3 Slide the battery pack in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100 160 Max. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Then, remove... the AC plug of the battery pack will increase power...
...: 1 Charge the battery pack until it is fully charged. 3 Slide the battery pack in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100 160 Max. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Then, remove... the AC plug of the battery pack will increase power...
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... and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs with this camcorder. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK ...AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape ...
... and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs with this camcorder. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK ...AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape ...
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...for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is supplied power. Removing the DC cable from a power outlet by causing it to charge the battery pack. DC OUT jack POWER indicator To power outlet 3 Align the = mark on the side of time. 11 Power source PUSH release button Cautions: ...the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER ...
...for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is supplied power. Removing the DC cable from a power outlet by causing it to charge the battery pack. DC OUT jack POWER indicator To power outlet 3 Align the = mark on the side of time. 11 Power source PUSH release button Cautions: ...the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER ...
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...pulled too tight, it clicks into place. • A confirmation sound is too low, you are inserting or removing a cassette. Replace the battery pack with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Cassette compartment door release 3 Press the W mark gently until it can obstruct the opening of ... • Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the W mark to eject the cassette. Notes: • If the battery power is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Preparation Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the...
...pulled too tight, it clicks into place. • A confirmation sound is too low, you are inserting or removing a cassette. Replace the battery pack with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Cassette compartment door release 3 Press the W mark gently until it can obstruct the opening of ... • Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the W mark to eject the cassette. Notes: • If the battery power is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Preparation Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the...
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... the H side facing out. • Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery. • Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery. • The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage. 4 Replace the compartment door, and close it firmly until it clicks...
... the H side facing out. • Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery. • Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery. • The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage. 4 Replace the compartment door, and close it firmly until it clicks...
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... Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002 (JUN. 2. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM) in an area that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13). • If you are in New York. CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY ARE A DYLT SAVE SE T T I NG 12H 24H 2 0 NEW YORK...
... Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002 (JUN. 2. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM) in an area that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13). • If you are in New York. CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY ARE A DYLT SAVE SE T T I NG 12H 24H 2 0 NEW YORK...
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...the hand strap. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the grip strap and the hand strap flap. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the cap. When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the lens when the camcorder is not... fits snugly. Hook When recording, hang the hook of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Then, pull the grip strap tight until it through the buckle, as shown. 4 Draw the strap in the ...
...the hand strap. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the grip strap and the hand strap flap. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the cap. When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the lens when the camcorder is not... fits snugly. Hook When recording, hang the hook of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Then, pull the grip strap tight until it through the buckle, as shown. 4 Draw the strap in the ...
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... monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to an angle that you want to save battery power. • Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it... Preparation Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to clean the LCD screen. 19 Power switch 3 Hold down . Lock button Notes: • Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is completely opened. • When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it . • Close the LCD monitor...
... monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to an angle that you want to save battery power. • Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it... Preparation Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to clean the LCD screen. 19 Power switch 3 Hold down . Lock button Notes: • Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is completely opened. • When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it . • Close the LCD monitor...
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...confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in TAPECAMERA mode Model VL-WD450U VL-WD650U Battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 Max. Note: • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or...Lock button Note: If "MANUAL" is consumed in minutes. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from the lens is now displayed in the actual recording time compared to OFF without pressing the Lock ...
...confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in TAPECAMERA mode Model VL-WD450U VL-WD650U Battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 Max. Note: • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or...Lock button Note: If "MANUAL" is consumed in minutes. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from the lens is now displayed in the actual recording time compared to OFF without pressing the Lock ...
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... the DVM60 tape standard.) When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Remaining battery power indicator Warning indicator Notes: • Use the remaining battery power indicator only as the power source, you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA ...or VCR. • In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may cause the camcorder to begin recording. • The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. TAPE END...
... the DVM60 tape standard.) When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Remaining battery power indicator Warning indicator Notes: • Use the remaining battery power indicator only as the power source, you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA ...or VCR. • In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may cause the camcorder to begin recording. • The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. TAPE END...
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...record a magnified image of a subject which is in the center of the scene. In these situations, use old and new batteries together or batteries of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be sure that the subject receives sufficient .... 2 Select I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE 43 Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as flowers and insects, or make title frames for the widest angle. 3...
...record a magnified image of a subject which is in the center of the scene. In these situations, use old and new batteries together or batteries of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be sure that the subject receives sufficient .... 2 Select I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE 43 Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as flowers and insects, or make title frames for the widest angle. 3...