Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ50E Manuel utilisateur

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-NZ50E

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

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VL-NZ50E VL-NZ50E

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

especially page iv.

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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.

*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

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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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Tips on Recording

Positions

To create images that are easy to watch during

playback, try to record with an upright posture

and steady hand to prevent a shaky image.

Holding the camcorder

Place your right thumb close to the REC

START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.

Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the

left side of the screen.

Basic posture

Shooting from a high angle

Shooting from a low angle

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

Cassette compartment

door release

“W” mark

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

Take care not to

cover the lens or

microphone with

your finger.

Turn the LCD monitor so that

the screen faces upward.

Turn the LCD monitor so that the

screen faces downward.

Erasure protect tab

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iii

Quick Operation Guide

Easy Camera Recording

1Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

2Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to CAMERA.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

3Press 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.

Playback

1Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

2Press j(or k) on the Operation button

to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the

desired point.

3Press 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

Power Zoom control/Volume control

Power switch

Operation button

REC START/STOP button

Lock button

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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 malfunc-

tion.

•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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Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew

drops form on the glass. This clinging of

water drops is called dew formation.

•When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of

your camcorder and make the video tape

stick to the head. This causes damage both

to the head and the tape. When dew forms,

recording and playback may not function

properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum-

stances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room or car.

—When placing the

camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from

an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid

room.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the

screen, and the power will automatically turn

off in approximately 10 seconds.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,

leave the cassette compartment open, and

wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder

to acclimatise to the surrounding tempera-

ture.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure

that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the

tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10

to 15 minutes before the dew warning

feature engages.

•How to prevent trouble.

When using the camcorder in a place where

dew is likely to form, allow the camcorder and

the video tape to acclimatise to the surround-

ings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder

indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the

room.

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Plastic bag

Precautions

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Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged

with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

• mosaic-like noise appears on the playback

picture. (see above illustration)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen becomes

blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially

Available)

You can clean the video head with a commer-

cially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape may cause

damage to the video heads. Please read the

instructions accompanying the cleaning tape

carefully before using it.

• The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be

used when the cleaning tape is in the

camcorder.

• If the video heads again become clogged with

dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by

a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that

cassette immediately.

1Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to VCR mode.

• The video head cleaning screen

appears.

3Press the SET button to begin video

head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during

cleaning.

• After about 20 seconds, video head

cleaning automatically finishes, and

“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

CLEANING

STOP

START

CLEANINGNOW

Causes of video head clogging

• High-temperature and high-humidity environ-

ment

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

• Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the

vindicator appears on the screen. Contact

the nearest SHARP service centre or your

dealer for further advice.

Mosaic noiseStriped noise

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vii

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L225 Power cord

Audio/video cable Lens cap Lens hood Wrist strap

Tripod adapter

CR2025 type

lithium batteryAC adapter

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