Sharp Viewcam VL-WD450S User manual

VL-WD450S/hyou3; 01/1/29/18:00
BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO OPERATION MANUAL
SVENSKA PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH
VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRM
CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO
BRUKSANVISNING
OPERATION MANUAL
Tryckt i Malaysia
Impresso na Malásia
Printed in Malaysia
TINSL0262TAZZ
01P03-M-G
SHARP CORPORATION
VL-WD450S VL-WD650S
VL-WD450S
VL-WD650S
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VL-WD450S-CE1; 00/11/20/18:00
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/
EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
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EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page vii.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with
the recommended AC adapter/battery
charger 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/
battery charger or battery pack. The
AC adapter/battery charger
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
61,000 (VL-WD450S)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650S) 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.
Trademarks
• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Note: The images of the camcorder in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450S.

i
Quick Operation Guide
Please consult this operation manual
further for details on these and other
functions of your camcorder.
Charging the Battery Pack
1Connect the supplied power cord to the
AC power socket on the AC adapter/
battery charger, and insert the AC plug
into a power outlet.
2Align the smark on the battery pack
with the amark on the charger (1) and
guide the battery into the groove.
Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the
direction of the arrow (3) until it locks
into place.
Attaching the Battery Pack
1Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2Lift up the viewfinder.
3Align the -mark on the side of the
battery pack with the qmark on the
camcorder (1), and slide the battery
pack down completely until it locks into
place (2).
Turning the Power on
To use the camera recording
functions, hold down the Lock
button and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Media Selection switch
Power switch
To use the playback and editing
functions, hold down the Lock
button and set the Power switch to
VCR.
Switching the Media
To use a mini DV cassette for
recording and playing back
images, set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
To use a SmartMedia card for
recording and playing back still
images, set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
Turning the Power off
Set the Power switch to OFF
without pressing the Lock button.
Lock button
Lock button

ii
SAVE
REC
SAVE
REC
Inserting a Mini DV Cassette
1Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
2Insert the 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. Close
the compartment door by pressing the
centre until it clicks into place.
Inserting a SmartMedia Card
(Only Supplied with VL-WD650S)
1Make sure that the power switch is set to
OFF.
3Open the card slot cover in the direction
of arrow.
Card slot cover
Contact area
Wmark
4Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot
as shown below, and push it in as far as
it will go.
Chipped corner
2Open the LCD monitor.
5Close the card slot cover.

iii
Tape Playback
1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1), and open the LCD monitor
to a 90° angle to the camcorder body
(2).
2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing on the on-screen
picture.
To stop playback
Press d.
90
3Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
4Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
5Press e(or r) on the Operation
button to rewind (or fast forward) the
tape to the desired point.
6Press yto begin playback.
AUDIO 12
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AUDIO 12
+
Quick Operation Guide
Easy Camera Recording on
Tape
1Make sure that a cassette is inserted.
5Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
3Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
4Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Lock button
REC
Power Zoom
control
Zooming
Push the Power Zoom control to T (1)
(telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
Lock button

iv
Card Recording
1Make sure that a SmartMedia card is
inserted.
Lock button
Card Playback
1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release
button (1), and open the LCD monitor
to a 90°angle to the camcorder body
(2).
2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the
viewfinder.
3Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
4Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
5Press the STILL button to begin
recording.
AUTO
CARD
9001
90
3Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
4Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
5Press eor ron the Operation button
to move the selection frame to the
desired image.
3
6
2
5
1
4
100 0003-
NORMAL
21
6Press y.
NORMAL 1 03 103 NORMAL
100 0003-
CARDCARD
LCD monitor OPEN
release button
Lock button
Selection Frame
2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing on the on-screen
picture.

v
Supplied Accessories
Battery pack
BT-L221 AC adapter/ battery charger Power cord DC cable
Remote control AA battery for
remote control K2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type)
Lens cap Shoulder strap
PixLab Video
Capture Software
(Lite Version) PC connecting
cable
Only Supplied with VL-WD650S
Zoom microphone Windscreen 3.3 V type 8 MB
SmartMedia™ card* SmartMedia card protective case
* Including 2 index labels
and 4 write-protect
seals.
S-video cable DV cable Earphones connecting cable

vi
Optional Accessories
Standard-life
battery pack
BT-L221
Extended-life
battery pack
BT-L441
Standard-life intelligent
battery pack
BT-LS222
Extended-life intelligent
battery pack
BT-LS442A

vii
•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
recording 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
different direction until the picture returns to
normal.
•Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the camcorder near
strong fluorescent lights,
motors, televisions, or
other magnetic sources
may adversely affect
recorded images.
•Using the camcorder near a broadcasting
station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture
deterioration.
•Avoid shocks and dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise
subject the camcorder to
hard shocks or strong
vibrations. Bumping or
striking the unit during
recording will generate noise
in the recorded image.
•Avoid placing the
camcorder in close
proximity to lighting
equipment.
The heat from
incandescent lights
may deform the
camcorder, or cause it
to malfunction.
•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on
commercial flights or in other sensitive
areas.
•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 mildew to form
on the lenses. Be sure
to keep the unit in a
well-ventilated location.
•Some small, portable
tripods may be difficult to
attach 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
environment, the LCD monitor screen often
appears less bright immediately after the
power is turned on. This is not a malfunc-
tion. To prevent the camcorder from
becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth
(a blanket, etc.).
Precautions

viii
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 forma-
tion occurs, 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.
—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 due to dew
formation.
When using the camcorder in a place where
dew formation is likely to occur, allow the
camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to
the surroundings for about one hour.
For example, when bringing the camcorder
indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.
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Plastic bag
•“Dew” warning feature
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the
screen, and the power will automatically turn
off in approximately 10 seconds.
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.
1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave
the cassette compartment open, and wait for
a few hours to allow the camcorder to
acclimate to the surrounding temperature.
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.

ix
Dirty Video Heads
Using the camcorder when the video tape is
dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing
noise on the recorded image or preventing the
image from being recorded at all.
If the video heads become clogged, the
vindicator appears on the screen. Contact
the nearest SHARP service centre or your
dealer for further advice.
Using a Cleaning Tape
(Commercially Available)
Video head cleaning can be done by using a
commercially available cleaning tape.
Notes:
•Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,
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.
1Insert a cleaning tape into the
camcorder.
2Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.
• The video head cleaning screen appears.
3Press eon the Operation button to
begin video head cleaning.
• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.
After about 20 seconds, video head
cleaning automatically finishes, and
“EJECT THE CASSETTE.” is displayed.
4Remove the cleaning tape.
To cancel cleaning, press e.
CLEANING
CLEANINGNOW
START
STOP
Precautions

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Part Names ............................................................... 1
Quick Reference List ................................................. 4
On-screen Display Index ........................................... 5
Warning Indicators .................................................... 7
Contents
Operation References
Preparation
Basic Operations
Useful Features
Charging the Battery Pack ........................................ 9
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .............. 10
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ........... 11
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ..................... 13
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Display .................................................................. 14
Setting the Area, Date and Time ............................. 15
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ............ 16
Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................ 17
Using the Lens Cap ................................................ 17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................. 17
Using the Viewfinder ............................................... 18
Using the LCD Monitor ............................................ 19
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording on Tape
in Full Auto Mode .................................................. 20
Zooming .................................................................. 21
Tips on Recording Positions ................................... 21
Remaining Recording Time Display ........................ 22
Remaining Battery Power Display ........................... 22
Playback
Tape Playback ......................................................... 23
Volume Control ........................................................ 23
Watching the Playback on a TV .............................. 24
Video Search .......................................................... 25
Still .......................................................................... 25
Selecting the Camcorder Mode .............................. 26
Using the Controls .................................................. 27
Selecting the User Mode ......................................... 28
Using the Menu Screens ......................................... 29
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ........ 30
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ............ 31
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ............................. 31
Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................... 32
Gamma Brightness Compensation ......................... 33
Gain-up ................................................................... 34
Night Recording (Super Cat’s Eye) ......................... 35
Appendix
Preparation Useful Features
Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMedia Card
Features

xi
Useful Features Quick Return ........................................................... 36
Edit Search ............................................................. 36
Fade In and Fade Out ............................................. 37
Wide Screen (16:9) ................................................. 38
Still Recording on Tape ........................................... 39
Still Recording Effects ............................................. 40
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot ....................... 42
Auto Focus .............................................................. 43
Macro Shots ............................................................ 43
Using the Remote Control ....................................... 43
Playback
Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 45
Using the Time Code .............................................. 46
Advanced Features Camera Recording
Manual Focus .......................................................... 47
Setting the Shutter Speed ....................................... 49
Manual Exposure .................................................... 51
White Balance Lock ................................................ 52
Digital Picture Effects .............................................. 53
Scene Menu (Program AE) ..................................... 54
Using the Zoom Microphone ................................... 55
Windbreak ............................................................... 56
Setting the Confirmation Sounds ............................ 56
World Clock ............................................................. 57
Selecting Summer Time .......................................... 59
Playback
Playback Zoom ....................................................... 60
Gamma Playback .................................................... 61
Multiple Strobe Playback ......................................... 61
Playback Effects ...................................................... 62
Picture Effect Playback ........................................... 63
Picture/Backlight Adjustments ................................. 64
Editing ..................................................................... 65
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ................ 66
Configuring Software for PC Connection ................ 67
Audio Dubbing Feature ........................................... 69
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ........................ 71
Contents

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SmartMedia Card
Features
Appendix
Camera Recording
Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card (Only
Supplied with VL-WD650S) .................................. 72
Card Recording ....................................................... 73
Selecting the Picture Resolution ............................. 74
Recording with the Self-timer .................................. 75
Formatting a SmartMedia Card ............................... 76
Playback
Card Playback ......................................................... 77
Slide Show Playback ............................................... 78
Delete-protection ..................................................... 79
Deleting One Stored Image .................................... 80
Deleting All Stored Images ..................................... 81
Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card
to a Computer ....................................................... 82
Print Order .............................................................. 83
Useful Information ................................................... 85
Demonstration Mode ............................................... 91
Before Requesting Service ..................................... 92
Specifications .......................................................... 94
Appendix
Preparation Useful Features
Operation References Basic Operations Advanced Features SmartMedia Card
Features

Operation References
Operation References
1
Part Names
For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.
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Left view
W/B (White Balance) button [p. 52]/
IR (Infrared) LIGHT button [p. 35]
SUPER CAT’S EYE switch [p. 35]
Lens hood
Zoom lens
Infrared light
transmitter [p. 35]/
Remote sensor [p. 43]
Stereo microphone
[p. 69]
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
[pp. 33, 34, 61]
AUTO ON/OFF button
[p. 28]
Operation button [p. 27]
MENU/DISPLAY button
[p. 27]
Operation References
Media Selection switch (TAPE/CARD
selection switch) [p. 26]

Operation References
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Left view
Zoom microphone
mounting hole [p. 55]
LCD monitor [p. 19]
LCD monitor
OPEN release
button [p. 19]
Lithium battery
compartment door
[p. 13]
Viewfinder [p. 18]
Dioptre adjustment
[p. 18]
Power source
PUSH release
button [pp. 10, 11]
Power source
mounting surface
[pp. 10, 11]
Shoulder strap loop [p. 17]
Bottom view
Tripod socket
Card slot cover

Operation References
Operation References
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Right view
S-VIDEO socket
[pp. 24, 65]
VIDEO jack
[pp. 24, 65]
AUDIO L jack
[pp. 24, 65]
AUDIO R jack
[pp. 24, 65]
STILL button
[pp. 39, 40, 61, 73]
Power Zoom Wide angle/
Telephoto control [p. 21]/
VOLume control [p. 23]
Jack cover
[pp. 24, 65]
RECord START/STOP button
[p. 20]
Power switch (CAMERA/VCR
select switch) [pp. 26, 27]
Cassette compartment door [p. 12]
Cassette compartment door release [p. 12]
PC connection jack
[p. 67]
DV terminal [p. 66]
EarPHONES jack
[p. 23]
Jack cover [pp. 23, 66, 67]
Speaker [p. 23]
Hand strap [p. 17]
Shoulder strap
loop [p. 17]

Operation References
4
Quick Reference List
Below are some examples of camcorder’s features.
•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.
— See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode)
•To record powerful close-up images.
— See page 32 (Setting the Digital Zoom)
•To record a backlit subject.
— See page 33 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual
Exposure)
•To record subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal.
— See page 35 (Night Recording)
•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback.
— See page 36 (Quick Return)
•To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot.
— See page 42 (Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot)
•To focus on an off-centred subject.
— See page 47 (Manual Focus)
•To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the
camcorder.
— See page 56 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)
•To enlarge any part of the picture during playback.
— See page 60 (Playback Zoom)
•To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright
portion.
— See page 61 (Gamma Playback)
•To record still images on a SmartMedia card so that the images may be easily read
into a computer.
— See page 73 (Card Recording)

Operation References
Operation References
5
On-screen Display Index
For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.
AUTO
AUTO
LIGHT
SP
1 2 bit
30
min
M AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPEED
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANUAL S E T
PHOTO SNAP
DGTL ZOOM
SNAP EFF.
TAPE SPEED
619:
CAMERA SET
AUD I O MODE
W IND
ZOOM MI C
AUD I O SE T
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
D EMO MO D E
LANGUAGE
OTHERS
BACKL I GHT
LCD BRI GHT
BRI GHT
LCD COLOUR
VF
LCD VF SET
DISPLAY
SUMR TIME
AREA
SETT ING
12H 24H
CLOCK SET
AUD I O DUB
PIC. EFFECT
AUD I O
PB EFFECT
M ULTI FRAME
PLAYBACK SET
REMOTE
SOUND
TIME CODE
TC OUT
OTHERS
LCD BRI GHT
LCD COLOUR
BACKL I GHT
BRI GHT
VF
VF SET
LCD
DISPLAY
CLOCK SET
M AN. FOCUS
EXPOSURE
SHUT. SPEED
PIC. EFFECT
SCENE MENU
FADE
QK. RETURN
DIS
MANUAL S E T
AUDIO 12
+
SP
AUD I O DUB
PIC. EFFECT
AUD I O
PB EFFECT
M ULTI FRAME
PLAYBACK SET
FADE
PHOTO
SNAP
SOUND
DISPLAY
EFF.
SNAP
WI ND
QK. RETURN
MENU
TAPE-CAMERA mode
TAPE-VCR mode
p. 31
p. 20
pp. 20, 28
p. 22
pp. 34, 35
p. 31
p. 22
p. 30
p. 37
p. 36
p. 39
p. 40
p. 56
p. 56
p. 16
p. 47
p. 49
p. 51
p. 53
p. 54
p. 37
p. 36
p. 31
p. 39
p. 40
p. 32
p. 30
p. 38
p. 31
p. 55
p. 56
p. 64
p. 16
pp. 15, 57
p. 59
p. 15
p. 16
p. 22 p. 71
p. 30
p. 70
p. 71
p. 63
p. 62
p. 61
p. 43
p. 56
p. 46
p. 46
p. 64
Easy mode (p. 28)
p. 43
p. 56
p. 46
p. 46
p. 91
p. 14
p. 16