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Accessories Supplied with camcorder
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 10.Software CD (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 11.Memory Stick (VP-D34(i)/D39(i) only)
10. Software CD 11. Memory Stick 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable 4. Multi-AV Cable

(AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC cord

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA)
Optional Accessory 12.Scart adapter

12. Scart adapter

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Front & Left View

7. View Finder
1. Lens 8. TFT LCD Monitor 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack 6. Internal MIC
1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 4. External MIC in
5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 6. Internal MIC 7. View Finder (see page 32) 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31)

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Left Side View
2. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 89) 3. PB ZOOM (see page 75) 4. DISPLAY (see page 19) 1. Function buttons
5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

1. Function buttons

PLAYER : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) : (REW) : (FF) CAMERA FADE (see page 62) BLC (see page 61) REC SEARCH REC SEARCH + M.PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) REV (see page 88) FWD (see page 88)
2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY 5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)

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Right & Top View
1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO Button 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. Slow Shutter Button 9. Night Capture Switch 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
5. MENU Button 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) 7. Lithium Battery Cover
11. Hook for hand strap 12. USB Jack 13. DV Jack 14. EARPHONE Jack
1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 65) 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 5. MENU Button (see page 35) 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) (see page 35) 7. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21)
8. Slow Shutter Button (see page 58) 9. Night Capture Switch (see page 66) 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 11. Hook for hand strap 12. USB Jack (see page 79) (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 13. DV Jack (see page 77) DV out (VP-D30/D31/D33/D34/D39) DV in/out (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i) 14. EARPHONE Jack

OSD in CAM mode

REC EASY MIRROR BLC TAPE ! bit MF SHUTTER EXPOSURE NIGHT CAPTURE M-0:00:5 min

15:00 10. J A N. 0 3

EXPOSURE SHUTTER

OSD in PLAYER mode

SOUND [ 2 ] PB ZOOM 1.2x MIRROR

M-0:00:5 min.C bit

DV 15:00

ENTER : VOL. [11]

10. J A N. 0 3

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OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 92) G. Print Mark (see page 91) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

OSD in M.REC mode

SF / 0

12:00 10. J A N. 0 3

Turning OSD on/off
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel. - Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off. - When you turn the OSD off, In CAM mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off. In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

OSD in M.PLAY mode

001 22/240

MEMORY STICK !

100-0001
Turning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF. - To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode. (see page 53) - You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 55) (only in CAM/M.REC mode)

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How to use the Remote Control
Battery Installation for the Remote Control You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesnt work. Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. Self Record using the Remote Control When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the viewfinder. 3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer. - Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. - In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. - If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording, press the SELF TIMER button. 4. Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.

Time Battery

Charging time Approx. 1hr 40min Approx. 3hr 30min
Continuous recording time LCD ON Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 3hr 10min EVF ON Approx. 2hr Approx. 4hr 10min

SB-L110

SB-L220

s s s s s s s

The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32F (0C) and 104F (40C). The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32F (0C). The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32F (0C) or left in temperatures above 104F (40C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged. Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating. When using SB-L220 Battery, use of Viewfinder is inconvenience. use of LCD Monitor is encouraged.

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Battery level display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a a. b. c. d. e. Fully charged 20~40% used 40~80% used 80~95% used Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) b c d e
Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times. The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77F(25C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions. Tips for Battery Identification A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and grey)-you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged.

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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette door. 1 - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 3. Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place. 3 - The cassette is loaded automatically. 4. Close the cassette door. - Close the door completely until you can hear a click.
Notes When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased. a. Protecting a tape : Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered. b. Removing the tape protection : If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab back so that it covers the hole. How to store a tape a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference. b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places. c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight. d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

WHT. BALANCE AUTO HOLD INDOOR OUTDOOR

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Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1. Move the zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further for a high-speed zoom. Your zooming is monitored on the OSD. 2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer. 3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away.

1-1 1-2

Note You can record a subject that is a minimum of 1 m (about 3.2 feet) away from the lens surface in the TELE position, or about 10 mm (about 0.5 inch) away in the WIDE position.

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Digital Zoom Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select D.ZOOM from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF. 6. To exit, press the MENU button.
CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT
CAM MODE CAMERA SET D. ZOOM OFF 100x 200x 400x 800x

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q DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
The DIS function works in CAM mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: s Recording with the zoom s Recording a small object close-up s Recording and walking at the same time s Recording through the window of a vehicle
1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The sub menu list will appear.
INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select the TV DISPLAY mode in list, push the MENU SELECTOR. s The DISPLAY mode switches between ON/OFF with each push. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu)
Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. s DATE/TIME - Each time you select DATE/TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. (see page 53) s WL.REMOTE( ) - Each time you select WL.REMOTE and push the MENU SELECTOR, the WL.REMOTE is switched to either enabled ( ) or disabled ( ). s DIS( ) - Each time you select DIS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the DIS icon is displayed or set to OFF. s DSE(Digital Special Effect) (see page 48) - Each time you select DSE and push the MENU SELECTOR, the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF. DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu. s PROGRAM AE (see page 42) - Each time you select PROGRAM AE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between the preset PROGRAM AE values and AUTO. You cant choose between Auto and the PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu.

MIRROR

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s WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)
- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.
s FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 60)
- Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
s SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE
- You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting ( For more information, see the next chapter. Setting the Quick menu 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR to change the values.

) icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR.
Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode. If you are using the M.FOCUS(MF) function, you cannot use the Quick menu. If you want to use the Quick menu function, release the M.FOCUS(MF) mode.
DSE PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE FOCUS SHUTTTER EXPOSURE

0:00:00

WL.REMOTE
SHUTTER EXPOSURE 10:00 10.JAN.2003

DATE/TIME

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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon( ) on, and then push the MENU SELECTOR. s You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE. s Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR. s SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000. s EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29. 3. To exit from the setting screen, select the icon( ) and push the MENU SELECTOR.
Recommended Shutter speeds when recording Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis : 1/2000 or 1/4000. Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters : 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250 Indoor sports such as basketball : 1/120 Notes
If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD. If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected, manual changes are applied first. The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set. The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, or change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER modes. When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

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SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed)

(PLAY/STILL) button during Playback. (PLAY/STILL) button.
To resume playback, press the
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) Press the (FF) or (REW) buttons once during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) buttons during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, release the button.
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) Forward Slow Playback s Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback. s To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Reverse Slow Playback s Press the (_) button during Forward Slow Play back. s To resume forward slow playback, press the (+) button. s To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

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Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) q Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. q To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Forward frame advance s Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in Still mode. Reverse frame advance s Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. s Press the F.ADV button on the remote control. X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) Forward X2 Playback s Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback. s To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Reverse X2 Playback s Press (_) the button during during Forward X2 Playback s To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Reverse playback To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the (_) button during normal forward playback. Press the (PLAY/STILL) or (+) button to return to normal forward playback.
Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes. - Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions. Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

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The MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes. You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to. s The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0:00:00(Zero memory indicator) s If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again. 2. Finding the zero position. s When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. - The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position. s When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the - The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

(REW) button.

3. The tape counter with the M (Zero memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code. Notes
In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically: - At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function. - When the tape is ejected. - When you remove the battery pack or power supply. The zero memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)
The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape.
2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Select PB DSE from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.
6. Select PB DSE item (off, mirror, mosaic) from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. 8. To cancel the PB DSE function, set the PB DSE to off or press the STOP button. Notes
You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from the external. Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function, it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorders DV jack.

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PB ZOOM
The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear. 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4. You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU SELECTOR. 5. You can change the arrow direction(vertical, horizontal) to move the image by pushing the MENU SELECTOR. 6. To cancel the PB ZOOM function, press the PB ZOOM or STOP button.
You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to the pictures which are being input from an external video source. The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorders DV jack.

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Recording in PLAYER mode
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)
You can use this camcorder as a recorder. You can record a tape from VCR or TV.
VCR VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) S-VIDEO
Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode. Turn on the VCR or TV. TV Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder. s If you want to record from a connected VCR, ANTENNA insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR. 5. Push the MENU button, move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN/OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN/OUT. 7. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN or S-VIDEO IN and push the MENU SELECTOR. s AV IN and picture appear on the LCD monitor. s OUT : Releases the INPUT mode s AVIN : When signals are received from the Audio/Video input jacks s S-VIDEO IN : When signals are received from the the S-video (S-Jack plug) and Audio inputs 8. Press the START/STOP button to set the camcorder to REC PAUSE mode. s PAUSE on the LCD monitor. 9. Select the TV program or playback the VHS tape. 10.Press START/STOP button to start recording. s If you want to pause recording for a while, press the START/STOP button again. 11.To stop recording, press the (STOP) button. Notes

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Selecting the image quality
You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu. 7. Push the MENU SELECTOR. 8. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the image quality. s Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the image quality. s If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR, the quality mode is not changed. 9. To exit, press the MENU button. q Number of images on the Memory Stick QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 8MB Approx.45 Approx.85 Approx.155 16MB Approx.90 Approx.170 Approx.310
M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER
M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT
M.REC MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO SF 352XSERIES

M.REC MODE MEMORY SET PHOTO QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SF F N
- The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size.

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Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode.
Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. s The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. s If you do not wish to record, release the pressure from the button. 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down. s The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick. s While the camcorder is recording the still image,

appears on the screen.

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Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down), when the image you want to record appears. s The camcorder is set to playback pause(STILL) mode. s If you do not wish to record, release the PHOTO button, select the image again. 5. Press the PHOTO button fully down. s The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick. s While the camcorder is recording the still image,

M.PLAY MODE

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. s The last recorded image appears. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.
4. Press the MENU button. 5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The MEMORY SET submenu will appear. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT MARK, push the MENU SELECTOR. 7. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR. 8. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR. Notes
M.PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT
When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0. The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images.

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Protection from accidental erasure
You can protect important images from accidental erasure. s If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. s The last recorded image appears. s If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to protect.
4. Press the MENU button. 5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The submenu of MEMORY SET will appear. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU SELECTOR. 7. Push the MENU SELECTOR to set PROTECT to ON or OFF. s THIS FILE : protects the currently selected file from erasure. 8. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you wish to protect.
9. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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Deleting Still images
You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete.

M.PLAY MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER
4. Press the MENU button. 5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The MEMORY SET submenu will appear. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DELETE and push the MENU SELECTOR. s Using the MENU SELECTOR, select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR. s THIS FILE : deletes only the file currently selected. s ALL FILES : deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick. 7. A box will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the image(s). s Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the item. s EXECUTE : deletes the selected image(s). s CANCEL : does not delete the selected image(s) and returns to the previous menu. Notes
M.PLAY MODE MEMORY SET DELETE THIS FILE ALL FILES CANCLE
If you try to delete a protected image, PROTECT! appears on the screen.

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Formatting the Memory Stick
You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. Attention If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered.
Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Press the MENU button. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The sub menu will appear. Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU SELECTOR. ALL FILES ARE DELETED! FORMAT REALLY? appears on the screen. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the item. s NO : To return to previous menu s YES : To start formatting. Push the MENU SELECTOR. To exit the menu, push the MENU button. Notes
If you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC, use only the Memory Stick formatter supplied with the software CD.

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MPEG RECORDING
You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory Stick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 3. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 4. Press the START/STOP button, the images are recorded onto the MEMORY STICK in MPEG4. s You can record 10 ~ 20 seconds continuously in once by the recording object. s You can record a camera still image onto the memory stick by pressing the Photo button instead of the START/STOP button. 5. Press the START/STOP button to stop the recording. Notes

M.PLAY MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT
M.PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT MPEG4
PHOTO QUALITY SF There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture 352X288 MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK 000 images, but it is not malfunction. PROJECT FILE NO SERIES Sharp G.726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play DELETE FORMAT the MPEG4 file. If sharp G.726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC, it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file. The moving picture images that you recorded in the Memory Stick might not be allowed to play by the camcorder of another brands. The MPEG4 file recorded by another camcorder might not be allowed to play by this camcorder. - You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Stick on your PC. (Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 (Eng) is included in the CD that is supplied.) - You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each languages on Microsoft Website, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/ default.asp.

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After finishing a recording
At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.
1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. s Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. s Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free environment. s Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images. 3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode. 4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. s Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder