Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Charging the Battery Pack, Preparation, Open the DC in jack cover

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Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

4 Remove the DC plug from the DC IN jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet.

Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in Tape modes

Preparation

2 Open the DC IN jack cover.

DC IN jack cover

3 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

AC power socket

To power outlet

4 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red.

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

		Max.		Max.
		continuous		Max.
Battery	Charging	recording time		continuous
pack	time	LCD	LCD	playback time
		LCD	LCD	on LCD
		closed	open
BT-L226	120	120	105	105

•The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

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 AC adapter become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

•Using the zoom (see page 23) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consump- tion. 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 tempera- ture and the condition of the battery pack.

•See pages 94 and 95 for more information on using the battery pack.

•Charge only SHARP model BT-L226 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

•When attaching the supplied audio/video/S- video cable or USB cable, remove the DC plug, open the terminal cover and connect it.

DC IN jack

DC plug

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off when the battery is

8	charged.

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Contents VL-Z5E VL-Z3E EnglishSpecifications are subject to change without notice TrademarksInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenContents Supplied Accessories Precautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationRemove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesOperation References Pp , 63, 64DV terminal pp Tripod socket Pp , 51 Pp , 9Cleaned see Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 6 Battery is almost depleted whenSelected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format Card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder canCard has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format You cannot record any image with a file number bigger thanAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingTake the battery pack out RemovingOpen the DC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackPreparation Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or wInserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting Removing a Card About the write-protect switchWrite-protect Switch Label Clipped corner Close the card slot cover securelyInstalling the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control VL-Z5 only Insert the battery holder back into positionPress the Display button until the mode screen appears Setting the Date and TimeHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 0 0SE T T I NG Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 10 3 0 0Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptre Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorDo not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor LCD monitor rotates 270 verticallyBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleCard Camera mode Card Playback mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeTape Camera mode Tape Playback mode Camcorder modesPress the Start/Stop button to begin recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModeBasic Operations Camera Recording OperationsTo pause recording To turn the power offZooming ZoomingTo resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro Shots Available modes Tape Camera, Card CameraRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayWatching the playback in the viewfinder Set the Power switch to OFF withoutTo stop playback Press lBasic Operations Playback Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionUsing Earphones Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only Adjusting the Phones Volume VL-Z5 onlyPress the Display button to turn off Menu screen Watching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR Useful Features Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 To use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomPower Zoom Select OFF in aboveTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Useful Features Camera RecordingPress the Display button to turn off the mode screen Backlight Compensation BLCTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upTo cancel Fade mode UsingFeatures To use Fade Out onlyQuick Return A R C HStill Recording on Tape To cancel the still imageEdit Search Press the Start/Stop buttonDigital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear SO NNormal self recording Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Or uSelf recording with reversed grip Wide Screen To return to normal screenAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode AP E SP E E D LPWindbreak To cancel WindbreakWhen recording Windbreak function allows you toSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Operating Using the Remote Control Only supplied with VL-Z5Example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode ActivatingFrame Advance Reverse PlaybackSlow To return to normal playback, press the Play button tUseful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayDate D I S P. DA T E To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Press the centre of the Operation button in above To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackPress the Photo button to copy Copying an ImageFrom Tape to Card Image to the cardMF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual FocusDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeReturning to Auto Focus To return to Full Auto mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto White Balance mode White Balance LockTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisTo return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Selected scene setting displays on the mode screen To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Scene Menu Program AEME COD E on Using the Time Code0 0 0 1 0 2 OU TAudio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingSelecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OYou can select any of the following audio playback modes To stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Recording VCRRecording from an External Source Playback VCR or TVRecording To Record from an External Source Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record to Video Equip- mentPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To Record from Video Equip- mentPress the Start/Stop button on the camcorder To stop recordingUsing the Camcorder as a Converter Recording Digital equipmentPress the Record button on the digital equipment Card Recording Press the Photo button fully to begin recordingPicture quality Approx. number of images Setting RE C Mode E C OnomyDigital Still Camera Features Selecting the Picture QualityTo cancel the countdown Self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording To cancel the self-timerMenu screen displays when formatting finishes Formatting a CardSetting the File Numbering Method Digital Still Camera FeaturesL E no Card Playback Available Operations during Full-screen DisplayPress the centre of the Operation button Digital Still Camera Features Playback To cancel Playback ZoomDuring Card Playback, press the Zoom T button to zoom Delete Protection To cancel the protection settingPress the Display button to finish the setting Press j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protectionDeleting One Stored Image Delete indicator appearsDeleting Stored Images Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deletedDeleting All Stored Images To cancel the setting, select noDelete ALL? indicator appears You can delete all stored images on a card in one operationAssigning Print Order to an Image Print OrderAbout Dpof Press l or m to select PRIAssigning Print Order to All Images To cancel the print order for an imageTo cancel the print order for all images Press l or m to select YES, thenSystem Requirements Installing the USB DriverTransferring Data on Card to Computer Turn on the PCClick the USB driver button Click the Next buttonWindows Me/2000/XP Disconnecting the USB cableStill Camera Features WindowsSlide Show Playback To stop slide show playbackDecrease Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Darker BrighterAdjusting the Backlight AC K L I GHT BR I GH TAppendix Turning offConfirmation Sound E PSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Cancelling Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingAbout Print Image Match- ing L Copyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAppendix Mini DV Cassette Accidental erasureSD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\ Removable Storage CareCharging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseAC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life Replacing the Fluorescent LampAppendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryTroubleshooting Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionMode Symptom Possible cause Card mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution POWER/CHARGEGeneral Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ Tape Camera mode On-screen Display IndexVL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 103 Card Camera mode 104105 Page Sharp Corporation