Sharp VL-Z5E Useful Information, Hints for Better Shooting, About Print Image Match- ing L

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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.

Position the

Focus manually when

subject in the

you need to position

centre.

the subject off centre

 

(see page 52)

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 Backlight Compensation or correct the iris value to improve the picture (see pages 34 and 55).

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.

Note:

It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently.

About PRINT Image Match- ing L

This product supports PRINT Image Matching K. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching K enabled digital still cameras, printers and software, help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Light from behind

Backlighting

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.

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Contents English VL-Z5E VL-Z3ETrademarks Specifications are subject to change without noticeInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenContents Supplied Accessories Precautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesDV terminal pp Tripod socket Operation ReferencesPp , 63, 64 Pp , 9 Pp , 51Fully charged battery pack see pages 6 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see Battery is almost depleted whenCard has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format Card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder canSelected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format You cannot record any image with a file number bigger thanAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery PackOpen the DC in jack cover Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Write-protect Switch Label Clipped corner About the write-protect switchInserting Removing a Card Close the card slot cover securelyRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Insert the battery holder back into position Installing the Battery to Remote Control VL-Z5 onlyHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to Setting the Date and TimePress the Display button until the mode screen appears 0 0Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Using the Lens CapSE T T I NG 10 3 0 0Open the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Grip Pull out the viewfinder completely Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Push in the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitor rotates 270 verticallyHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleTape Camera mode Tape Playback mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeCard Camera mode Card Playback mode Camcorder modesBasic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording OperationsZooming To turn the power offTo pause recording ZoomingTurning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlightAvailable modes Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayTo stop playback Set the Power switch to OFF withoutWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press lStill Volume Control Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionPress the Display button to turn off Menu screen Using Earphones Commercially Available, VL-Z5 onlyAdjusting the Phones Volume VL-Z5 only TV or VCR Watching Playback on a TVOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see To turn off the mode screen Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensUseful Features Operation buttonDG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Power Zoom Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Select OFF in abovePress the Display button to turn off the mode screen Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionFeatures UsingTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out onlyA R C H Quick ReturnEdit Search To cancel the still imageStill Recording on Tape Press the Start/Stop buttonSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NSelf Recording Set the Power switch toNormal self recording Or uSelf recording with reversed grip To return to normal screen Wide ScreenTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPWhen recording To cancel WindbreakWindbreak Windbreak function allows you toSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode Using the Remote Control Only supplied with VL-Z5Operating ActivatingSlow Reverse PlaybackFrame Advance To return to normal playback, press the Play button tDate D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackPress the centre of the Operation button in above Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackFrom Tape to Card Copying an ImagePress the Photo button to copy Image to the cardManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onReturning to Auto Focus Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode To return to Auto White Balance mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Full Auto mode White Balance LockManual Iris To return to Auto Iris modeManual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AE0 0 0 1 0 2 Using the Time CodeME COD E on OU TAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O Cutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo stop editing Recording VCRRecording Recording from an External SourcePlayback VCR or TV To Record from an External Source To Record to Video Equip- ment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder To Record from Video Equip- mentPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To stop recordingRecording Digital equipment Using the Camcorder as a ConverterPress the Record button on the digital equipment Press the Photo button fully to begin recording Card RecordingDigital Still Camera Features RE C Mode E C OnomyPicture quality Approx. number of images Setting Selecting the Picture QualityDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Self-timerTo cancel the countdown To cancel the self-timerFormatting a Card Menu screen displays when formatting finishesL E no Setting the File Numbering MethodDigital Still Camera Features Press the centre of the Operation button Card PlaybackAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display During Card Playback, press the Zoom T button to zoom Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackTo cancel Playback Zoom Press the Display button to finish the setting To cancel the protection settingDelete Protection Press j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protectionDeleting Stored Images Delete indicator appearsDeleting One Stored Image Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deletedDelete ALL? indicator appears To cancel the setting, select noDeleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card in one operationAbout Dpof Print OrderAssigning Print Order to an Image Press l or m to select PRITo cancel the print order for all images To cancel the print order for an imageAssigning Print Order to All Images Press l or m to select YES, thenTransferring Data on Card to Computer Installing the USB DriverSystem Requirements Turn on the PCClick the Next button Click the USB driver buttonStill Camera Features Disconnecting the USB cableWindows Me/2000/XP WindowsTo stop slide show playback Slide Show PlaybackAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsDecrease Darker BrighterAC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the BacklightConfirmation Sound Turning offAppendix E PSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeCancelling WatchingAbout Print Image Match- ing L Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixCopyright Protection Accidental erasureRemovable Storage Care SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAC Adapter Supplied Accessory Appendix Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution TroubleshootingMode Symptom Possible cause POWER/CHARGE Card mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionGeneral Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution AC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ SpecificationsCamcorder VL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 Tape Camera modeOn-screen Display Index 103 104 Card Camera mode105 Page Sharp Corporation