VL-NZ50S - Camcorder SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VL-NZ50S SHARP

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page iv. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING

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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 VL-NZS0S-GB-"tobira 1 @ GK Associates, Inc.

Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder. Attaching the Battery Pack Power switch 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Alignthe = mark on the side of the battery pack with the == mark on the pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place ((2)). VL-NZ50S-GB-"-x 1 @ GK Associates, Inc. Charging the Battery Pack À Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Connectthe supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. AC power socket

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack. + The charge indicator lights up DC input jack + The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged 4 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then remove the AC plug from the power outlet.

Inserting a Cassette Tips on Recording À Attachthe power source to the Positions camcorder, then slide the cassette To create images that are easy to watch during compartment door release and open the blayback, try to record with an upright posture cassette compartment door. and steady hand to prevent a shaky image + After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Holding the camcorder Cassette compartment door release 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 2 _ Insert a commercially available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, Take on not to TE " and with the erasure protect tab facing cover Fe lens { upwards. microphone wit your finger. Erasure protect tab Place your elbows against your sides. Balance your weight on both legs Shooting from a high angle Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward'

3 Pressthe mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. Shooting from a low angle + After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically. CC “em mark Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. — VL-NZS0-GB-1+x 2 023.28, 3:05 PM

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CN 1 Quick Operation Guide REC START/STOP button Zooming Power Zoom contral/Volume control Operation button Power switch Easy Camera Recording 1 insert a cassette into the camcorder. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. + The picture from the lens now displays. Push the Power Zoom control to T () (tele- photo) or W (@) (wide angle) side

Power Zoom control Nr . = NS

Playback À Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. Lock button 2 Press < (or t-) on the Operation button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point. 3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.

To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again

To stop playback Press Volume Control Push the Volume control to the + or — side to increase () or decrease (®) the volume Volume control VU:

CN 1 & 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 brightiy 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- (#4 verselÿ 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. ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-"-x 4 @ GK Associates, Inc. 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 humid You can use your camcorder at 0°C to +40°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 7 unit in a well- ventilated loca- tion. Some small, portable tri- = pods may be difficult to at- CT 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 en 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.). iv @

CN 1 Precautions 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 rapid. —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 + 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 Plastic bag Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room @ v VL-NZ50S-GB-"-x s @ GK Associates, Inc. + “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW" flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds. @If*DEW" flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassetie compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimatise to the surrounding tempera- ture @To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW" has disappeared @Do not insert a cassette while “DEW is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape. @Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages

Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles) Mosaic noise Striped noise + mosaic-lke noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration) + playback pictures do not move: + during playback, the whole screen becomes blue 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 @ indicator appears on the screen, Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice VL-NZ50S-GB-"-x 6 @ GK Associates, Inc. g 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 caretully before using i + The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder. + Ifthe 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. À inserta cleaning tape into the camcorder. 2 Setthe camcorder to VCR mode. + The video head cleaning screen appears 3 Press the SET button to begin video head cleaning. + “NOW CLEANING flashes during cleaning = CLEANING + After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE." displays. 4 Remove the cleaning tape. To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

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CT NC cn Lo || Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life battery pack battery pack BT-L225 BT-L445

Operation References For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Stereo microphone Zoom lens ) DC input jack [pp. 8,9] Cassette holder [p. 10] Lithium battery compartment door [p.11] Cassette compartment door [p.10] Cassette compartment door release [p. 10] @ 1 ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-001-006 1 02.3.28, 3:07 PM @ GK Associates, Inc.

Operation References RECord START/STOP button [p. 16] Operation References GAMMA/ STILL button [p. 29] BRIGHTER button [pp. 25, 26, 35] FADE button [p.27] LA Power switch SET button L (CAMERANCR [p.22] ZAC select switch) [pp. 16,19] — Speaker MENU button [pp. 5, 22] MANUAL button & [p. 5] & Battery release [p. 7] Wrist strap loop [p.14] Tripod adapter socket Battery mounting surface [p. 29] [p.71 @ 3 ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-001-006 3 &- 02.3.28, 3:07 PM | F @ GK Associates, Inc.

On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. /7 CAMERA mode T FLE Le pig p 5 RETURN p.28 p.24

Operation References

£ Manual screens £ Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen È changes as shown below. ? Focus setting screen AUTO (p:37) Exposure setting screen Écosun HI (p.88) MANUAL button LU White balance screen Auro (p. 39) AUTO Normal screen AUTO Œ 30 On-screen indicators on/off Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes as shown below. + The example screens shown are for CAMERA mode = 1@ | lndicators on MENU button auro cs son æ | Menu screen @ | ndicators off VL-NZ50S-GB-001-006 s n 02.3.28, 3:07 PM

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Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the first 3 seconds Displayed after 3 seconds Description of warning INSERT There is no video cassette in the camcorder. A CASSETTE. Insert a cassette (see page 10) EJECT THE EJECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be CASSETTE. CASSETTE. | removed (see page 10) Lauuuioss 7, | The erasure protect tab on the video cassette CASSETTE NOT | PROTECT. TAE- | has been cid lo tne record-protect position, : PETITS L'preventing recording (see page 52) THE TAPE D ADPE ENT. The tape is about to end. Prepare a new ENDS SOON. -TAPE, END- | cassette (see page 10) CHANGE THE The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a CASSETTE. TAPE END new cassette (see page 10) BATTERY IS TOO LOW. The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 7) Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait à few hours for the dew to dry away (see

saausiajay uone1adg DEW -DEW- page v) an About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. © The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page vi) LAMP The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced Note: indicates a flashing display. VL-NZ50S-GB-001-006 6 @ GK Associates, Inc.

Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Power switch 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Alignthe = mark on the side of the battery pack with the == mark on the camcorder (%), and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow completely until it locks into place ((2)).

VL-NZ50S-GB-007-015 7 @ GK Associates, Inc. Removing 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Rotate the monitor section of the camcorder (1), then press the battery release ((2)). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and take it out

Cautions: + BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum. + Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. + Make sure that the battery pack is firmiy attached during operation. If it is not, the battery pack may come off or camcorder operation may fall because of the poor contact pressure. + To prevent damage to the battery pack 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 this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion:

Charging the Battery Pack À Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Connectthe supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. AC power socket

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack. + The charge indicator lights up DC input jack + The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged 4 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then remove the AC plug from the power outlet. VL-NZ50S-GB-007-015 8 @ GK Associates, Inc. Charging time and maximum continu- ous recording and playback times Battery. pack Charging Max. continuous Max. continuous! time | recording time | playback time approx approx 2hr. hr. 30min. approx. pr1225 1h 30min approx approx approx. BT-L44 | pr, 30min 3h 3h. uoneiedasq Notes: + Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high. + The battery pack and charger become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction. + Using the zoom (see page 17) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. + The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature 4 and the condition of the battery pack. 2 + See page 53 for more information on using the battery pack. Caution: + Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage Extending battery pack life Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months )Fully charge the battery pack. )Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off @Remove the battery pack and store it between 10°C and 20°C.

CN 1 Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from à power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. Caution: 5 + The supplied AC adapter is specially designed Ë for use with this camcorder, and should not be S used as a power supply for other camcorders. > À Make sure that the Power switchis set to OFF. 2 Connectthe supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. AC power socket 0 = To power outlet 3 Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack. + The camcorder is supplied power. DC input jack 4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. 9 Lock button VL-N0S-GB-007-015 e @ GK Associates, Inc. Note: + When using the AC adapter to power the camcorder, the battery pack is not charged Cautions:

+ BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS

THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum + Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time

Inserting and Removing 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by a Cassette pressing the centre until it clicks into h place. Inserting À Attachthe power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. E + After confirmation sound, the cassette = holder extends and opens automatically È Cassette compartment Removing 5 door release Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette Cautions: + Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting. = + Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the 2 Insert a commercially available cassette pee holder. £ © û + Do not apply force to the cassette holder except fully with the window facing outwards, when pressing the mark to close it. and with the erasure protect tab facing + Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down upwards. when you are inserting or removing à cassette. It Erasure protect tab may damage the tape + Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. + If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. + Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door. Notes: + Ifthe battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. + See page 52 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this 3 Pressthe mark gently until the camcorder. cassette holder clicks into place. + After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically. “ES mark

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Preparation Preparation Installing the Lithium Battery Installing The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings: À Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compart- ment door. Note: + The cassette holder will extend and open when the camcorder is connected to à power source. Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step (see page 10) 2 Pull out the lithium battery holder using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen. Lithium battery 3 Insertthe lithium battery into the battery holder with the + side of the battery facing the @ side of the holder. 4 Push the battery holder back into position. Press the mark gently, then close the cassette compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. @ 11 VL-NZ50S-GB-007-015 1“ @ GK Associates, Inc. Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above, r then lift out the battery from the battery holder. Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectiy replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recom- mended by the equipment manufacturer.

KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY

FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED,

BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF

MIS-USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY

REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-

SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE

+ 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.

Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose English, German or French as the on-screen display language.

Operation button Setting When using the camcorder for the first time. select your on-screen display language by following the steps below. À Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. + The language selection screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select the desired language, then press the SET button.

@ GK Associates, Inc. Changing À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 3 Press v or A to select “LANGUAGE” (SPRACHE" or “LANGUE”, then press the SET button. + The language selection screen appears uoneiedasq di s 4 Press v or A to selectihe desired language, then press the SET button. + The menu screen displays in the language selected DEUTSCH 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + The English, German and French portions of this operation manual are based on the use of on-screen displays in their respec- tive languages. The portions of this manual in other languages, however, are based on the use of English on-screen displays.

CN 1 Preparation Preparation Setting the Date and Time Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2008 (2. 6. 2008) and the time to 10:80 am (10:30) Power switch lol jo! SET button —$ MENU button Operation button Note: + Before performing the steps below, make sure that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 11) À Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button: 2 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 3 Press the SET button. = @ 13 VL-NZ50S-GB-007-015 13 @ GK Associates, Inc. 4 Press v or A to select “2” (day), then press the SET button. SENDINGEN 2. HK]. 2002 0:00 Press V or A to select “6” (month), then press the SET button. SENMINGEMN 2 AT 0:00 Press V or A to select “2003” (year), then press the SET button. SENRINGn 6.2003 :00 7 Press Y or A to select “10” (hour), then press the SET button. SENDINGEMN 2. 6.2003 10:00) 8 Press v or A to select “30” (minute), then press the SET button. + The internal clock now starts operating SETTING 2. 6.2003 10:30 9 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + Ifthe date and time have been set, the SETTING 1 screen (#4) appears in step 2. Select “SETTING" in the CLOCK SET screen ( the Operation button and SET button using

Changing to the 12-hour Time Attaching the Wrist 1 Aîter performing step 8 above, press or À to select “12H/24H”, then press the Atach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as SET button. shown below YSZ Ne D D -Wrist strap loop à æ

2 Press v or A to select “12H”, then press the SET button. Caution: + Do not swing the camcorder by the stra 12H/24 2H : » P Using the Lens Ca 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the g p menu Screen. Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown Notes: below. + The date and time, once set, are internally recorded even when not displayed on the & + The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes. Attaching the Lens Hood Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach it. Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist strap as shown below. To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction Note: + Filters and other accessories cannot be attached on the top of the lens hood. VLANZ508-GB-007-015 14 n 023.28, 3:08 PM | En

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Note: - Be sure the lens hood is attached to the camcorder before attaching the lens cap. When recording, hang the lens cap on the wrist strap to keep the cap out of the way. VL-NZ505-G8-007-015 15 @ GK Associates, Inc. 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 Take care notto—l, cover the lens or microphone with your finger. Place your elbows against your sides. Balance your weight on both legs. Shooting from a high angle Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward'

Shooting from a low angle

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward

Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode + Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 7 through 15 to prepare your camcorder for recording. REC START/STOP button Power switch 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. + The picture from the lens now displays. + The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode)

Lock button Note: + IH*AUTO" is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 39) 3 Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording. VL-NZ50S-G8-016-021 16 @ GK Associates, Inc. To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again: Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode: PAUSE To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Notes: + Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon + Ifthe camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To resume recording, set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Battery pack suoneado a1seg Max. continuous | Actual recording recording time time approx. Ahr. 30min. approx: BT-L225 SOmin approx. approx: 3hr. hr. 40min. + Using the zoom (see page 17) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 16@

CT NC Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10x Zooming in (when you want to centre attention on the subject

Wide | È \ Tele- angle ES | FA Î photo coming out (when you want to includes the surroundings) Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele- photo) side to get a close-up view (®). Zooming out Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (@). + The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting + The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control Notes: + The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 1.5 m. The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. + See page 24 for how to use the digital zoom ©@ 17 VL-NZ50S-G8-016-021 17 @ GK Associates, Inc. Auto Focus The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene Notes: + If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the centre will be focused on + lfno subject is displayed, the camcorder will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame. + Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 37. In these situations, use the manual focus function. Macro Shots This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 1.5 m of the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle Power Zoom control Note: + When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

CN 1 Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is recording, an on- screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes Remaining recording time indicator

ED 30m Notes: + The remaining recording time indicator appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. + The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies slightiy depending on the length of tape used {This function is based on the DVM60 tape standard.) When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Prepare a new cassette. Warning indicator _|Approx. remaining time| THE TAPE ENDS SOON. 4 Less than 1 min. fe bo CHANGE THE CASSETTE. The tape has reached + the end TAPE END

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@ GK Associates, Inc. Remaining Battery Power Display When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, the remaining battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator appears. Replace the battery pack

Remaining battery power indicator suoneado a1seg Warning indicator Notes: + The remaining battery power indicator appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication. + The remaining battery power indicator may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR + In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner. + Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power. 18@

Basic Operations Playback The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in speaker. Power switch

S Operation button & 1 Hold down the Lock e button and set the Power \ £ switch to VCR. l Lock button 2 Press 4 (or &-) on the Operation button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point.

@ 19 VL-NZ50S-GB-016-021 19 @ GK Associates, Inc. To stop playback Press V. To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Note: + The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape. When the camcorder is in VCR mode, push the Volume control to the + or — side to increase (@) or decrease (®) the volume. The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortiy afterwards.

Volume control <== Decrease 4} Increase Speaker

Video Search The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position À During playback, press t> (or <) on the Operation button. + The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses)

2 When you find the scene, press A to return to normal playback. Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position 1 During fast forward (or rewind), press and hold &> (or <1) on the Operation button. + The fast forward (or rewind) picture displays. 2 Ifthe scene is still rather far from the current tape position, release the Operation button to normal fast forward (or rewind). 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the scene. 4 Press À to begin normal playback. Notes: + The sound is off during search + You may experience picture noise during search. This is not a malfunction VL-NZ50S-G8-016-021 20 @ GK Associates, Inc. The still function allows you to pause playback. During playback, press A on the Operation button.

To return to normal playback, press À again Notes: + The sound is off in Still mode. + To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if i is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes. suoneadQ a1seg 20 @

o 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or 8 VCR) with the supplied audioWideo à cable, as shown. Yellow’ To video input jack White: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack — Audiolvideo cable (supplied) To AV jack =: The arrow shows the signal flow. VL-NZ50S-GB-016-021 2 Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback 1 Open the jack cover on the camcorder (see page 2). @ GK Associates, Inc. Caution: + Check that he camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the above is left on while making a connection. Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.) + When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.) 4 Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR, and begin playback (see page 19). Notes: If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) 21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) x Audio R vides LEE If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR. Close the jack cover after use.

Useful Features Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. Power switch MENU button Operation button 1 Setto the desired camcorder mode (CAMERA or VCR). + See page 4 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode. Lock button + Steps 2 to 5 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Example Note: + The menu screen does not appear during recording, VL-NZ505-GB-022-026 2 @ GK Associates, Inc.

3 Press v or A onthe Operation button to select the desired menu screen (13), then press the SET button. Example + You can press £>, instead of the SET button. 4 Press v or A to select the desired menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the SET button. Example + You can press £>, instead of the SET button. 5 Press v or A to select the desired menu setting, then press the SET button. DGTL _700M + You can press &>., instead of the SET button. + To adjust another menu item, press v or A to select "RETURN" and press the SET button, then perform steps 3 to 5. S31nJ284 |NJasN To turn off the menu screen Press the MENU button. Notes: + Certain menu items are common to all camcorder modes. If the BEEP menu item, for example, is set to “OFF” in CAMERA mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in VCR mode. + The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes. + ltems that are not selectable are greyed out. 22@

Useful Features Camera Recording This function helps you decide on the size of the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recording guides. tion Useful Features ground. LA view. Cross: A cross mark at subject at the centre. Focus: Focus brackets for guiding you to the r Types i the centre of the _ screen for placing the no focus area. Landscape: Grid lines dividing the screen into 9 areas to help you with the horizontal and vertical composi- Snapshot: For captur- ing a small group of friends in a frame with surrounding back- T7 Portrait: Green frame fitting a full-body view and yellow frame L à | fiting an upperbody @ 23 ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-022-026 23 @ GK Associates, Inc. Turning on the recording guide Set the GUIDE ON/OFF switch to ON in Recording Standby mode. Selecting the recording guide Press Y or A on the Operation button: To turn off the recording guide Set the GUIDE ON/OFF switch to OFF in Recording Standby mode. Note: + When using manual focus, you cannot change the recording guide.

Setting the Digital The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zoomini Zoom ges 9 You can select three different zoom ranges: 1- 10* (optical zoom), 10-40 X (digital zoom) or 10-300 X (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming, Notes: + The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1-300 x + As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used. À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button Digital zoom indicator to select ce}, then press the SET button. To use optical zoom only 3 Press y or À to select‘DGTL ZOO", then press the SET button. Select “OFF” in step 4 above saines] |mjasN 4 Press ÿ or A to select “40” or “300”, then press the SET button.

Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. + The FA indicator appears. When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The au gamma brighiness compensation function BAGHTER improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unatfected Note: + When the BA indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation GAMMA/BRIGHTER Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until button “GAMMA' disappears. In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. <*GAMMA' appears, indicating that Gamma Brighiness Compensation is now working É cm 5 BRIGATER

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CT NC When you are recording in a dark or poorly iluminated location, LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture Note: + At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case GAMMA/BRIGHTER button In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. + *GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain- up function is now working

Gauva BAIGATER on] VL-NZ50S-GB-022-026 26 @ GK Associates, Inc. To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. + The D indicator appears.

GAMMA gaun/ [XD BRGHTER AUTO To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA' disappears: Notes: + You may experience some picture noise in Gain- up mode, which increases when the ExXT7 displays. + When the D} indicator displays, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot + Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual exposure (see page 38). + Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location: saines] |mjasN 26 @

| __=-BREBE & Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- tions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery. REC START/STOP button 2 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. < The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in.

| 30m, 3 Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. + The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode Fade out À In CAMERA mode, press the FADE button. + “FADE” appears Useful Features FADE @ 27 VL-NZ50S-GB-027-083 27 @ GK Associates, Inc. To cancel Fade mode Press the FADE button again in Recording Siandby mode. To use Fade Out only 1 During camera recording, press the FADE button to display “FADE”. 2 Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. Note: + Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade Out. 023.28, 3:11 PM

Quick Return If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function 1m Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe operation button to select #%, then press the SET button. 3 Press v or A to select “OK. RETURN", then press the SET button. Edit Search The edit search function lets you search, without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next

EC a Operation button À in Recording Standby mode, press and hold down < (reverse edit search) or & (forward edit search) on the Operation button. 4 Press v or A to select “START”, then press the SET button. + "SEARCH" flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene. SEARC CRE + When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, “FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: + To cancel the quick return function while SEARCH" is flashing, press the SET button twice. + Quick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if nothing has been recorded since loading VL-NZ50S-GB-027-083 28 @ GK Associates, Inc. When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Notes: + The sound is off during search + Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 6.5 times the normal playback + You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search saines] |mjasN 28 © 023.28, 3:11 PM

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording You can record continuous still images of subjects. I Recording À in Recording Standby mode, SL press the STILL button fully. (A + A still image of the subject is displayed 2 Press the REC START/ STOP button. + The still image of the subject will be recorded To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button. To cancel the still image Press the STILL button fully. Notes: + Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button fully. + The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightiy lower than normal pictures. @ 29 VL-NZ50S-GB-027-083 2 @ GK Associates, Inc. Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder. 1 Align the tripod adapter with the tripod adapter socket on the bottom of the camcorder, then rotate as shown below. Tripod adapter socket

Tripod socket-É£ Note: + You cannot use the supplied tripod adapter, if the alignment pin is not retractable. 023.28, 3:11 PM

Wide Screen (16:9) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

Dis RÉTURN 4 Press Y or À to select “ON”, then press the SET button. + The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked 16:09 __tïi 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. To return to normal screen Select “OFF” in step 4 above. VL-NZ50S-GB-027-083 30 @ GK Associates, Inc. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows You to stabilize the image by electroni- cally compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots. À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A on the operation button to select re}, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or À to select “DIS”, then press the SET button. 4 Press Y or À to select “ON”, then press the SET button. DIS __ïl 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. < The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. saines] |mjasN :2© DIS indicator To cancel DIS function Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The & indicator will disappear. Notes: + The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking + When image shaking does not oceur (e.g. when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is oft. 30@

CN 1 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. 1 Setthe Power switch to CAMERA.

& 2 Rotate the monitor section 180° È vertically. È + A mirror image of the subject displays 4 on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. VL-NZ0S-GB-027-033 si @ GK Associates, Inc. Cautions: + Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. + For recording in Self Recording mode, be sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the lens section. If you hold the camcorder upside down with the lens at the bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down. More Information on Self Re- cording + The screen image automatically inverts when the monitor rotation is between 135° and 200°. When the monitor section is turned back to the normal position, the image returns to normal. + You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camcorder to VCR mode. The Operation button still retains its function as during normal playback, for example, A on the Operation button works as the Play button

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode This camcorder allows you to record in LP {Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select ce}, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or À to select‘ TAPE SPEED", then press the SET button. 4 Press v or A to select “LP”, then press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. + The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on AUTO up En 45ni Long play recording mode indicator To return to SP mode Select “SP” in step 4 above. VL-NZ50S-GB-027-083 æ @ GK Associates, Inc. Notes on the use of LP mode + To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode « Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise. audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases: —When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode: —When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back —When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manu- facturer. —When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function + Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording saines] |mjasN 32@

Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe operation button to select #3, then press the SET button. 3 Press v or A to select “AUDIO MODE”, then press the SET button.

® 4 Press v or A to select “16bit”, then ® Fa press the SET button.

5 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the 3 menu screen. + The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on

1 6bit, 16-bit audio recording mode indicator To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select “12bit” in step 4 above. Note: + When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 45) @ 33

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Useful Features Playback Using the Remote 4 Press v or A to select “ON", then press the SET button. Control (Not supplied) REMOTE The remote control (RRMCGO084TASA) is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer menu screen for purchasing as a specified part Installing the Batteries Operating 1 o the batt riment Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of pen the battery compartment cover. {fe camgorder, and press the control buttons to 2 Insert the two commercially available AA °P°"41 (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated.

3 Place the cover. Remote sensor Approximate operating range of remote control

REW button É Activating REC STARTISTOP button g 1 In VCR mode, press the MENU button | | — Ê until the menu screen appears. Eee -ZOOM buttons (W/T) 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. [FF button 3 Press v or A to select “REMOTE”, SLOW button then press the SET button. [ PLAY button L_STOP button VOLUME —/+ buttons PAUSE/STILL button Notes: + Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together. + Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly. + Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. 33 @ VL-NZ0S-GB-034-036 34 023.28, 3:12 PM @ GK Associates, Inc.

CN 1 Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback + The example screens shown are for CAMERA mode. 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A on the operation button to select ©, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or A to select “DISPLAY”, then press the SET button. 4 Press y or A to select “DATE” or “DATE + TIME”, then press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button until the date (or date and time) displays. Useful Features Notes: + The date (or date and time) appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not been set, the display will be left blank winen playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape.) + in VCR mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back @ 35 VL-NZ50S-GB-034-036 3 @ GK Associates, Inc. Gamma Playback The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected GAMMA/BRIGHTER button During playback, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. + *GAMMAT” appears, and the picture becomes brighter. GauMa / BRIGHTER To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button again. + “GAMMA2” appears. GauMA / BRIGHTER To cancel Gamma Playback Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMAT”" and “GAMMA2" disappear. Note: + Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback. & 02.3.28, 3:12 PM

Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect Types B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and- white SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating a unique artistic image NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colours of the image are inverted BLUE: The picture is displayed with the effect of playback through a blue filter. À During playback, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 4 2 Press V or A onthe operation button © to select F1, then press the SET button. 3 Press v or A to select “PIC. EFFECT”, then press the SET button. VL-NZ50S-GB-034-036 æ @ GK Associates, Inc. 4 Press v or A to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 4 above. Note: + Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a personal computer.

Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Focus À In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the focus setting screen appears. Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. AUTO

2 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Subjectis too dark Lack of contrast eg. snow | 4 scene. Press À or V to focus on the subject. A: To focus on a more distant subject v:: To focus on a closer subject Fast-moving subject. right

4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. ; Subjectis Being shot through + “MF” appears. Subject has horzonal stipes | SU, eng shot tro pp + | k + Œ 30m To subjects a iferent distances Light reflects of he subject. d d verlap in the same scene. Manual focus indicator To return to Auto Focus mode Press the SET button while the focus setting screen is displayed. Subjects at different distances| appear in the centre of ihe scene at the same time. Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Notes: + The camcorder may not be able to focus correctiy if the subject is closer than approxi- mately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again + Ifthe lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctiy. + When “MF” is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing V or A. even ifthe focus setting screen is not displayed. JFast-speed shutter being used| under fluorescent lighing. Advanced Features @ 37 ”] | VL-NZ50S-G8-037-041 37 02.3.28, 3:13 PM | F D GK Associates, Inc.

Manual Exposure The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). + Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens Subject is too bright against background. + Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens À In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the exposure setting screen appears.

AUTO LEXPOSURE DEL To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting screen is displayed Note: + Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter. 2 Press v or A to select the desired exposure level. + The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from — 5 (least light) to +5 (most light). MANUAL EXPOSURE +2 S8Inea] paaueapy

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Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properlÿ. À In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the white balance setting screen appears. 2 Aïimthe lens at a white object. + Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. White paper or white cloth 3 Press the SET button to set the white balance lock. + “LOCK” flashes during the locking procedure SET Note: MANUAL Ni

To return to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the white balance setting screen is displayed Note: + White Balance setting will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter. Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode To easily record good-quality images, perform camera shooting in Full Auto mode. If "AUTO" is not displayed on the screen, the camcorder is in Manual mode. Perform the procedure below to cancel all manual settings and set the camcorder to Full Auto mode In CAMERA mode, press and hold down the MANUAL button for 2 seconds. + ‘FULL AUTO" flashes, then stop flashing when the camcorder is set to Full Auto mode Advanced Features + If you move the camcorder while “LOCK” is flashing, “LOCK” may not stop flashing. I this oceurs, press the SET button to cancel the procedure, and then repeat step 3 4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. @) 39 VL-NZ50S-G8-037-041 æ 02.3.28, 3:13 PM @ GK Associates, Inc.

Digital Picture Effects 4 Press v or A to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SET button. + The selected digital picture effect displays on the menu screen These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Types PIC. EFFECT [YAUE B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the that of an old photograph menu screen. SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast, creating a unique artistic image. To cancel the digital picture effect NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks Select “OFF” in step 4 above. and whites of the image are reversed and Note: Colours of the image are inverted a nur effect à po used un BLUE: To record with the effect of recording | * Still image Is displayed through a blue filter. À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select #3, then press the SET button. & 3 Press v or À to select “PIC. EFFECT”, then press the SET button.

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CN 1 Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Program AE) You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best results for à specific situation. Just select one of four scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation. Types SPORT: When you want to record a fast- moving subject. SUNLIGHT: When the background is very right DUSK: When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight. PARTY: When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle À In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select #3, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or À to select ‘SCENE MENU”, then press the SET button. Advanced Features @ 41 VL-NZ50S-G8-037-041 a @ GK Associates, Inc. 4 Press v or A to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the SET button. + The selected scene setting displays on the menu screen SERRES PORT 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. + The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on-screen indicators are turned on = 1© SPORT, Scene setting indicator To cancel the scene setting Select “OFF” in step 4 above Note: + Scene settings cannot be used when displaying a still image.

VL-NZ50S-GB-042-047 42 Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number ( frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automati- cally recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape. You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both VCR and CAMERA modes. Display format TC0:,00; 10:20

Frame number‘ Second Minute * Displayed during still Hour playback + The example screens shown are for VCR mode 1 During playback or camera recording, press the MENU button until the menu Screen appears. 2 Press v or A on the operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or À to select ‘TIME CODE", then press the SET button. 4 Press ÿ or A to select “DISP. ON", then press the SET button. TIME CODE @ GK Associates, Inc.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. + The time code appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on. IC0:05:35, AUDIOt+2 Time code To turn off the time code Select “DISP. OFF" in step 4 above. Note: + When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TCO:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. Displaying the time code on a TV during playback 1 In VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A on the operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 3 Press v or À to select‘TC OUT”, then press the SET button.

Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor. Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown Recording Yellow: To video input jack White: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack — Audiofvideo cable (supplied) Playback To AV jack =: The arrow shows the signal flow. Notes: + lé your VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ). 21-pin Euro-SCART on VCR RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0038TAZZ) 5 [ E— AudioR Video L= Audio L + See page 2 for how to open the jack cover. + 1f your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR @ 43 VL-NZ50S-GB-042-047 43 @ GK Associates, Inc. Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code reading at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 42). Then, rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep. Load a video cassette into the recording VCR. Press À on the camcorder to begin playback, then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording. 4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut. Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut. To stop editing

ress Von the camcorder and press the Stop utton on the VCR 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 42)

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE 1394) This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commer- cially available DV cable. À DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video and audio. Recording Cutting Unwanted Sequences Perform “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 43, using the video equipment as the recording source: Note: + Make sure that the video equipment to which you are recording can input dubbing signals via ie DV terminal To DV terminal ———0@ Video equipment with DV terminal e.g. DV camcorder)

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CN 1 Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the built-in stereo microphone to record narration Buil-in stereo microphone Notes: + Audio dubbing does not function through the DV terminal. + You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings made in LP mode. + You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone for audio dubbing when the audio/video cable is connected. @ 45 VL-NZ50S-GB-042-047 45 @ GK Associates, Inc. Audio Recording In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1 Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: No audio 16-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels. Audio 1: Left sound Audio 2: Right sound In Audio Dubbing mode 12-bit audio recording The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2. Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound 16-bit audio recording The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over the original right sound. Both dubbed and original sounds are mono. Audio 1: Original left sound Audio 2: Dubbed sound Note: + You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 33

Audio Dubbing 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press A to pause playback. 3 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 4 Press v or A onthe operation button to select E, then press the SET button. 5 Press y or À to select ‘AUDIO DUB”, then press the SET button. + The audio dubbing screen appears. AUDIO DUB

AUDIOt+2 6 Press the SET button to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration. VL-NZ50S-GB-042-047 46 @ GK Associates, Inc. To pause audio dubbing Press the SET button. To resume audio dubbing, press the SET button again To cancel audio dubbing Press the MENU button. The audio dubbing screen disappears If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the audio dubbing screen. 2 Repeat steps 1 to 6 above. Notes: + Itis recommended that you use Audio Dubbing only with recordings made with this camcorder. Use of recordings made with other digital video equipment may result in poor audio quality. + Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16- bit mode or vice versa. Press the SET button to resume operation + Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion of the tape is encountered. + You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately (see page 47) S8Inea] paaueapy 46 ©

CN 1 Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Playback Mode You can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio 1+2 + 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) + 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels) Audio 1 + 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel only) +_16-bit recording in mono (left channel only) Audio 2 + 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel only) 16-bit recording in mono (right channel only) À Play back a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio. n 2 Press the MENU button until the menu LA screen appears.

Press V or A on the operation button to select F1, then press the SET button. Press V or A to select “AUDIO”, then press the SET button. RETURN Press V or A to select the desired audio playback mode, then press the SET button. AUDIO __ 27 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. + The selected audio playback mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on. Audio playback mode indicator AUDIO: 2 Note: The audio playback mode indicator, *AUDIO" displays in different colours depending on the recording mode (12- or 16-bit) used for the recording being played back. À white display indicates 12-bit recording mode, while a green indicates 16-bit

Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments Ifthe picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. + The example screens shown are for CAMERA mode. Adijusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select LCD, then press the SET button. D SET BBACKLIGHT Press V or A to select “LCD BRIGHT” or “LCD COLOUR", then press the SET button. 4 Press Y or A to adjust the item to the desired setting. LCD BRIGHT Darkerd» Brighter LCD COLOUR Decreaseæ# Increase 5 Press the SET button, then press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + When adjusting the colour, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.) ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-048-052 48 @ GK Associates, Inc.

Adijusting the Backlight 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe operation button to select LCD, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or À to select “BACKLIGHT”, then press the SET button. 4 Press y or À to select “AUTO”, “NORMAL, “BRIGHT” or “OFF”, then press the SET button. BACKLIGHT AUTO: The camcorder automatically switches between "NORMAL" and “BRIGHT" depending on the ambient light. This mode is only available in CAMERA mode NORMAL: For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions. BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight OFF: The backlight turns off. To turn it on again, press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. xpuaddy 48 ©

Appendix Appendix Turning off the Confirmation Sound A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC: START/STOP button, or perform other desig- nated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds 1 Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press V or A onthe operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or A to select“BEEP”, then press the SET button. 4 Press ÿ or A to select “OFF”, then press the SET button. BEEP __tüi 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. @ 49 VL-NZ50S-GB-048-052 49 @ GK Associates, Inc.

CN 1 Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting + Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus. Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance: Position the subject in Focus manually when you the centre need to position the subject off centre (see page 37) + Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture, shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the subject, the subject often becomes too dark If you have to record in this lighting, use Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct the exposure level to improve the picture (see pages 25 and 38) el ( Light from behind + Before zooming, think about how to best frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures. It also runs down the battery more quickly. + When image shaking is noticeable during zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out. + Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and tilting (vertical movement) should be done slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a scene or the height of a building, and to make scenes easy to watch during playback + Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects Backlighting Note: + It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequentiy VL-NZ50S-GB-048-052 50 @ GK Associates, Inc. Brighiness. Situation ux) (Lux) Blue sky 100,000 | Clear day at noon (100.000) Clear day at 10 am (65,000) Clear day at 3 pm (35,000) Cloudy day at noon (32,000) Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000) 10,000 quôu eundo Cloudy day, one hour after sunrise (2,000) Clear day, one hour before sunset (1,000) 1,000 |Fluorescent light near window (1,000) Factory loor (700-800) Sales counter in department store (500-700) Bowling alley (500) Library (400-500) Office wii fluorescent lighting (400-500) Elorescant desk amp (00) Flashlight at À m (250) 100 |Shop stairway (100) During intermission at movie theatre (15-35) Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15-20) Candies on birthday cake at 20 em (10-15) Candilight Note: + The figures in the chart are approximations. Tips on good lighting In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural lighting is adequate for home videos. Indoors however, artificial lighting is usually required Video lights with halogen lamps provide the most natural artificial light over a long operating life. xpusddy 50 ©

CN 1 Appendix Appendix DV Technology Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features previously unavailable with conven- tional analog formats. DV and conventional video cassette tapes There are two kinds of DV-format video cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used for extended playback and recording. This camcorder only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the "IN" mark Mini DV cassette DV cassette pl | 8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback or recording with this camcorder. 8mm cassette VHS cassette X ex Beta cassette

@ 51 VL-NZ50S-GB-048-052 si @ GK Associates, Inc. Note: + This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used with an ME tape. It is recommended you use an ME tape for high- quality recording and playback This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer- ing or disassembly is prohibited!

es 1 Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette + Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the MDN" mark + This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or play back this memory. + To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode + Do not insert anything into the holes on the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them in any way, + Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area conducive to dust or mold + Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material + When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material will be automatically erased + The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction + Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the tape. + Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas with excessive steam. + Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position: + Ifthe tape is not properly wound, rewind the tape. + Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks. VL-NZ50S-GB-048-052 52 @ GK Associates, Inc. To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Re [-— Erasure protect tab To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC” position AC Adapter + The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio + Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter. + The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it + Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter to vibration. + Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight + Avoid using the adapter in humid or ex- tremelÿ hot places Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores- cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice xpusddy 52@

CT NC Appendix Appendix Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Charging + Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. + Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. + Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficienty charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use. + Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary. Use + To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use: + Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times. + Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder. Use a fully charged battery pack to protect both the battery pack and the unit + Itis recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to handle two or three times your estimated recording time. See page 16 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs: Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 7). Note: + Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder. @ 53 VL-NZ50S-GB-053-058 sa D GK Associates, Inc.

Storage + Store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. + Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place. + When storing a fully charged battery pack put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown Label Battery pack Window î : pr Cover When storing a battery pack that is not fully charged, put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing can be seen through the window. Cautions: + Improper handling of the battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following —Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit. —Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack by yourself. — Do not use any battery charging equipment other than thai designed for use with these battery packs. —Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars — Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or water. — Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong force. —Keep the battery pack out of reach of children —Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do not dispose of them in fire. + To protect the terminals, put the cover on the battery pack when it is not in use. Notes: + The battery pack will become warm during charging and use, This is not a malfunction: + The battery pack has a limited service life. Ifthe period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack + Ifthe terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe the terminals with a soft, dry cloth

|| REC +: Cleaning + Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing + Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth + Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen + Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens. Using Your Camcorder Abroad Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country. When you are abroad, check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV. AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory) The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC Television Signal Standards In any country, you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor screen However, if you want to watch the picture on a TV screen, the TV must be PAL system compatible. PAL is used in the following areas: Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc. xpusddy CONS DOM || 54 © — VL-NZS0S-GB-053-058 sa @ GK Associates, Inc.

Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder. Note: + The demonstration is only displayed in English Watching the Demonstration 1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder (see page 10). 2 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. 3 Press v or A onthe operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 4 Press y or À to select‘DEMO MODE", then press the SET button. 5 Press the SET button. or A to select “ON”, then press DEMO MODE hi] 6 Setthe Power switch to OFF, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. + The demonstration begins: @ 55 VL-NZ50S-GB-053-058 ss @ GK Associates, Inc. Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration, press the MENU button to pause the demonstra- tion. 2 Press v or A onthe operation button to select ETC, then press the SET button. 3 Press y or A to select‘DEMO MODE", then press the SET button. 4 Press y or A to select “OFF”, then press the SET button. DEMO MODE {133 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to CAMERA, the demonstration will begin again

Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table: Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power Power source is not properly con- nected Connect power source properly (pp. 7, 9). Battery pack is not charge. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p- 8). Dew in camcorder. Wait until dew dries (p. v) Safety function is in effect Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack. Wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. 7) REC START/STOP button does not work. Erasure-protect tab on video cassette is open. Close tab or use a new cassette (p.52). Power suddeniy turns off Camcorder left in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes. Set Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. Auto focus does not work. Manual Focus mode is engaged Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 37) Zoom used on close subject Zoom out from subject (p. 17) Subject has litle contrast in bright- ness, or is full of horizontal or vertical Focus manually (p.37)

8 stripes. < | Bright subject produces | Occurs when shooting subject with & | wide vertical lines. strong contrast to the background —_— E Does not indicate a malfunction. © | Automatically zooms out | Camcorder is unable to focus when without operating Zoom | zooming in on subject within 1.5 m control. and automatically Zooms out until it focuses on subject. No subject in the field of view. Direct lens to some subject, or set Zoom to widest angle before shooting (p.17) Display automatically | Camcorder is in Demo mode Set DEMO MODE menu item to “OFF changes in CAMERA (p.55) mode. 8 | No image appears on | Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV Ë connected TV screen. | channel is not selected properly channel properly (p. 21) 5 AudioWideo cable is not properly Connect audio/video cable properly > connected. (p.21). ”] | VL-NZ50S-GB-053-058 @ GK Associates, Inc.

CN 1 & Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot rewind or fast for- | Position at beginning or end of tape. | Rewind or fast forward tape to de- 8 ward tape. sired point (p. 19). £ | Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service or use a commercially 5 available cleaning tape (p. vi). Old or worn tape Use a new cassette. Cassette will not eject. Power source is not properly con- Connect power source properly nected! (pp. 7, 9). Battery pack is not chargedi Charge battery pack suflicientiy (p. 8) Camcorder is recording Stop tape and try again (p. 16) 5 No image on monitor. Backlight has been turned off. Turn on backlight (p. 48) Ê Fluorescent lamp has burned out. Call for service. Monitor picture is hard to | Inappropriate picture adjustments. Adjust picture (p. 48). see Charge indicator flashes | AC adapter or battery pack may have | Call for service. in red when charging malfunctionedl battery pack. Cannot edit to connected | Audiofvideo cable is not properly Connect audio/video cable properly VCR connected (p.43) Notes: + This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. lts performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation + Ifthe characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation Appendix @ 57 VL-NZ50S-GB-053-058 @ GK Associates, Inc.

Specifications Camcorder Signal System Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time Tape Speed Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Monitor: Microphone Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Power Requirement Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity Storage Temperature: Dimensions (approx. Weight (approx. AC Adapter (UADP-0342TAZZ) Power Requirement DC Output Dimensions (approx. Weight (approx.) PAL standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second "(6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. 800,000 pixels including optical black) 10 optical/300 X digital power zoom lens (F 1.8. 1=3.6-36.0 mm), ful-range auto focus 27 mm 3" (7.5 em) full-colour LCD screen (TFT active matrix) Electret stereo microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 1 lux (with gain-up, F1.8) DC74V

4.3 W (during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom

motor off and backlight in normal mode) 0°C to +40°C 30% to 80% — 20°C to +60°C

141.1 mm (W) x 85.1 mm (H) x 58.5 mm (D)

460 g (without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, lens cap, lens hood and wrist strap) AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz 10V

46.0 mm (W) x 29.0 mm (H) x 111.0 mm (D)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. “Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumination capability, lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer. VL-NZ50S-GB-053-058 58 @ GK Associates, Inc. xpusddy 58 ©