Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Auto Focus Macro Shots, Available modes Tape Camera, Card Camera

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Auto Focus

Macro Shots

Available modes:

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

Tape Camera, Card Camera

The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene.

Notes:

If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on.

Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 52. In these situations, use the manual focus function.

The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again.

If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly.

This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately

1.5m of the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle.

Power Zoom control

Note:

When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

Basic Operations

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Contents English VL-Z5E VL-Z3ETrademarks Specifications are subject to change without noticeInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Displaying the Manual Setting Screen Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeContents Supplied Accessories Precautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Causes of video head clogging Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Remove the cleaning tapeOperation References Part NamesDV terminal pp Tripod socket Operation ReferencesPp , 63, 64 Pp , 9 Pp , 51Battery is almost depleted when Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 6 Cleaned seeYou cannot record any image with a file number bigger than Card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder canCard has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format Selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. FormatAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving Take the battery pack outInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder Charging the Battery PackPreparation Open the DC in jack coverHold 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 Close the card slot cover securely About the write-protect switchWrite-protect Switch Label Clipped corner Inserting Removing a CardRemoving 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 only0 0 Setting the Date and TimeHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to Press the Display button until the mode screen appears10 3 0 0 Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode SE T T I NGOpen 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 LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Using the LCD MonitorDo not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor Closing the LCD monitorShooting from a high angle Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Basic postureCamcorder modes Selecting the Camcorder ModeTape Camera mode Tape Playback mode Card Camera mode Card Playback modeOperations Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModeBasic Operations Camera Recording Press the Start/Stop button to begin recordingZooming To turn the power offZooming To pause recordingTo turn on the backlight Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To resume operationAvailable modes Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayPress l Set the Power switch to OFF withoutTo stop playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume Control Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackPress 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 Operation button Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Select OFF in above Setting the Digital ZoomPower Zoom To use optical zoom onlyBacklight Compensation BLC Useful Features Camera RecordingPress the Display button to turn off the mode screen To cancel the backlight compensa- tion functionGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionTo use Fade Out only UsingFeatures To cancel Fade modeA R C H Quick ReturnPress the Start/Stop button To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording on TapeSO N To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear Digital Image Stabilization DISOr u Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Normal self recordingSelf recording with reversed grip To return to normal screen Wide ScreenAP E SP E E D LP Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recordingWindbreak function allows you to To cancel WindbreakWhen recording WindbreakSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Activating Using the Remote Control Only supplied with VL-Z5Example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode OperatingTo return to normal playback, press the Play button t Reverse PlaybackSlow Frame AdvanceDate D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Press m to begin Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Press the centre of the Operation button in aboveImage to the card Copying an ImageFrom Tape to Card Press the Photo button to copyManual 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 White Balance Lock Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeManual Iris To return to Auto Iris modeManual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Scene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Selected scene setting displays on the mode screenOU T Using the Time Code0 0 0 1 0 2 ME COD E onAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback To pause audio dubbing To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O Recording VCR EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences To stop editingRecording 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 IEEE1394To stop recording To Record from Video Equip- mentPress the Start/Stop button on the camcorder Press m on the Operation button to begin 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 RecordingSelecting the Picture Quality RE C Mode E C OnomyDigital Still Camera Features Picture quality Approx. number of images SettingTo cancel the self-timer Self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording To cancel the countdownFormatting 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 j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protection To cancel the protection settingPress the Display button to finish the setting Delete ProtectionPress j, k, l or m to select the image to be deleted Delete indicator appearsDeleting Stored Images Deleting One Stored ImageYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation To cancel the setting, select noDelete ALL? indicator appears Deleting All Stored ImagesPress l or m to select PRI Print OrderAbout Dpof Assigning Print Order to an ImagePress l or m to select YES, then To cancel the print order for an imageTo cancel the print order for all images Assigning Print Order to All ImagesTurn on the PC Installing the USB DriverTransferring Data on Card to Computer System RequirementsClick the Next button Click the USB driver buttonWindows Disconnecting the USB cableStill Camera Features Windows Me/2000/XPTo stop slide show playback Slide Show PlaybackDarker Brighter Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture DecreaseAC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the BacklightE P Turning offConfirmation Sound AppendixSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Watching Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on CancellingAbout Print Image Match- ing L Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAppendix Mini DV Cassette Copyright ProtectionRemovable Storage Care SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\Use Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack ChargingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp CleaningExtending battery pack life AC AdapterAC 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