User manual SHARP VL-NZ100U

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-NZ100U VL-NZ150U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Digital Still Camera Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. 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 the unit. Model No. : Serial No. : Appendix · See page 79 for use of Demo mode. Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] Notes: · Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off. · There may be picture noise during video search or still playback. This does not imply a defect in the camcorder. · The time code display will be recorded along with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu item is set to "ON". Set to "OFF" before editing (see page 47). 48 Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Recording from an External Source Available mode: TAPE-VCR To Record from an External Source 1 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. Begin playback on the video equipment connected to the camcorder. · Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received. You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV, or video disc player. Connect the camcorder to the source equipment with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. Recording 3 Press the REC START/STOP button on the camcorder. · The camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. 4 To AV jack Press m on the Operation button to begin recording. Audio/video cable (supplied) Notes: · To pause recording, press m. · To operate by remote control, perform steps 1 and 2 above, and press the REC START/STOP button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (g). · If "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder screen, check that the audio/video cable is properly connected. Advanced Features Yellow: To video output jack White: To audio output (L) jack Red: To audio output (R) jack Playback TV with monitor output VCR To stop recording Press l on the Operation button. Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 2 Press m to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut. Press m to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut. : The arrow shows the signal flow. Notes: · See page 2 for how to open the jack cover. · If the source equipment has only one audio output jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the source equipment. (The input audio will only be recorded on the left channel of the tape. ) 49 Using the Camcorder as a Converter Available mode: TAPE-VCR 1 2 3 4 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, and make sure that playback stops. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select "ANLGnDGTL", then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C. E F F E C T A U D I O DU B AUD I O OF F ANL G DGT L ON R E T U RN You can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal (e. g. video recorded on 8 mm or Hi8 tapes) to digital signal. Connect the audio/video cable and DV cable as shown below. To DV terminal Recording (digital equipment) e. g. computer DV cable (commercially available) 5 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the SET button. Digital signal To DV terminal ANL G DGT L ON 6 7 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Press the Play button on the analog equipment Advanced Features · Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture is being properly received. To AV jack Analog signal 8 Audio/video cable (supplied) Yellow: To video output jack White: To audio output (L) jack Red: To audio output (R) jack Playback (analog equipment) e. g. 8 mm or Hi8 camcorder : The arrow shows the signal flow. Press the Record button on the digital equipment. Notes: · The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all digital/analog equipment. Contact the manufacturer of your equipment for advice. [. . . ] D I A P O E F F AC E R P RO T E G E R OR D . I MP R E S R E T OU R 94 Note Valid for warranty service in the U. S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. [. . . ]