Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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VL-NZ100E
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
VL-NZ100E
OPERATION MANUAL
VL-NZ100E
OPERATION MANUAL
Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vii.
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
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TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. 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.
CAUTION To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. [. . . ] You can display the date and time during both recording and playback.
· The example screens shown are for TAPECAMERA mode.
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 when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape. ) · In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape or card is not being played back.
Slow
Available mode: TAPE-VCR
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Useful Features
Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press l or m on the operation button to select P, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select "DISPLAY", then press the SET button.
CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N
This function allows you to play back images in slow motion. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press SLOW button (f) on the remote control.
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OF F DA T E D A T E + T I ME
PLAY button SLOW button
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Press l or m to select "DATE" or "DATEHTIME", then press the SET button.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY button (t).
Notes: · The sound is off in Slow mode. · To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes.
D I SPL AY
DA T E + T I ME
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Press the MENU button until the date (or date and time) displays.
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Gamma Playback
Available mode: TAPE-VCR
Copying an Image from Tape to Card
Available mode: TAPE-VCR
The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected.
You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card.
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GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder. Press m on the Operation button at the point where the desired image appears.
· A still picture of the image is displayed.
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
· "GAMMA1" appears, and the picture becomes brighter.
GAMMA 1 A UD I O 1 + 2
Useful Features
A UD I O 1 + 2
Note: · To cancel the still picture, press m again.
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To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button again.
· "GAMMA2" appears.
GAMMA 2 A UD I O 1 + 2
Press the STILL button to copy the image to the card.
· The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied.
CARD A UD I O 1 + 2
To cancel Gamma Playback
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA1" and "GAMMA2" disappear.
Note: · Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback.
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Useful Features Playback
Picture Effect Playback
Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR
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Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button.
P I C. E F F E C T B W
These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect.
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Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.
Types
B/W: The picture is displayed in black-andwhite. 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.
· The example screens shown are for TAPE-VCR mode.
To cancel Picture Effect Playback
Select "OFF" in step 4 above.
Notes: · Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a personal computer. · You cannot use Picture Effect Playback with Slide Show Playback.
Useful Features
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During playback in TAPE-VCR (or CARD-VCR) mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select V (or S), then press the SET button. E F F E C T A U D I O DU B AUD I O ANL G DGT L R E T U RN
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Advanced Features
Camera Recording Manual Focus
Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
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In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-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 MAN . F O C U S
AUTO
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Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press m or l to focus on the subject.
m: To focus on a more distant subject l: To focus on a closer subject
Subject is too dark.
Lack of contrast, e. g. F O C U S
MAN U A L
Fast-moving subject.
Background is too bright.
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Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears.
· "MF" appears.
Subject has horizontal stripes.
Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window.
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Manual focus indicator
Light reflects off the subject. [. . . ] 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.
Watching the Demonstration
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Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder (see page 12). In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select "DEMO MODE", then press the SET button.
OTHE RS BEEP T I ME C O D E T C OU T D E MO MOD E R E T U RN
OFF ON
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Press l or m to select "OFF", then press the SET button.
DEMO MODE
OF F
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Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.
OFF ON
Note: · The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU button. [. . . ]