Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Specifications are subject to change without notice, Trademarks

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Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual

carefully, especially page vi.

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110Ð240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 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.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

¥Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

¥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.

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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 ReferencesDV terminal pp Tripod socket Operation ReferencesPp , 63, 64 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 wPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Inserting Removing a Card About the write-protect switchWrite-protect Switch Label Clipped corner Close the card slot cover securelyRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling 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 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 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 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 Useful Features Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonDG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features 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 toSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode 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 tDate D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback 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 FocusReturning to Auto Focus Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode 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 Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O To stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Recording VCRRecording Recording from an External SourcePlayback VCR or TV 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 CardL 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 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 WatchingAbout Print Image Match- ing L Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting 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 AC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ SpecificationsCamcorder VL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 Tape Camera modeOn-screen Display Index 103 Card Camera mode 104105 Page Sharp Corporation