Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Contents

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Contents

Supplied Accessories	v
Optional Accessory	v
Precautions	vi

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Part Names	1
Warning Indicators	4
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	6
Charging the Battery Pack	8
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	9
Inserting and Removing a Cassette	10
Inserting and Removing a Card	11
Installing the Lithium Batteries	12
Setting the Date and Time	14
Using the Lens Cap	15
Adjusting the Hand Strap	16
Using the Grip	16
Detaching the Lens Hood	17
Using the Viewfinder	17
Using the LCD Monitor	19
Tips on Recording Positions	20
Camera Recording
Selecting the Camcorder Mode	21
Easy Camera Recording on Tape in
Full Auto Mode	22
Zooming	23
Power Standby Mode	24
Turning on/off the Backlight	24
Auto Focus	25
Macro Shots	25
Remaining Recording Time Display	26
Remaining Battery Power Display	26
Playback
Tape Playback	27
Volume Control	28
Still	28
Video Search	28
Using Earphones
(Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only)	29
Adjusting the Phones Volume (VL-Z5 only)	29
Watching Playback on a TV	30

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Contents VL-Z5E VL-Z3E EnglishSpecifications are subject to change without notice TrademarksInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenContents Supplied Accessories Precautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationPrecautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesPp , 63, 64 Operation ReferencesDV terminal pp Tripod socket Pp , 51 Pp , 9Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 6Cleaned see Battery is almost depleted whenCard has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can Card has not been formatted with this camcorder. FormatSelected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format You cannot record any image with a file number bigger thanAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingTake the battery pack out RemovingCharging the Battery Pack PreparationOpen the DC in jack cover 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 Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform above, then take out the cassette About the write-protect switch Write-protect Switch Label Clipped cornerInserting Removing a Card Close the card slot cover securelyInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control VL-Z5 only Insert the battery holder back into positionSetting the Date and Time Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch toPress the Display button until the mode screen appears 0 0Using the Lens Cap Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeSE T T I NG 10 3 0 0Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Detaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptrePush in the viewfinder completely Using the LCD Monitor Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitor rotates 270 verticallyTips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angleSelecting the Camcorder Mode Tape Camera mode Tape Playback modeCard Camera mode Card Playback mode Camcorder modesEasy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Basic Operations Camera RecordingPress the Start/Stop button to begin recording OperationsTo turn the power off ZoomingTo pause recording ZoomingPower Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightTo resume operation To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro Shots Available modes Tape Camera, Card CameraRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplaySet the Power switch to OFF without To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press lVolume Control Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionAdjusting the Phones Volume VL-Z5 only Using Earphones Commercially Available, VL-Z5 onlyPress the Display button to turn off Menu screen Open the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVTV or VCR Control Buttons Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenUseful Features Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Zoom 4 Setting the Digital Zoom Power ZoomTo use optical zoom only Select OFF in aboveUseful Features Camera Recording Press the Display button to turn off the mode screenTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upUsing FeaturesTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out onlyQuick Return A R C HTo cancel the still image Edit SearchStill Recording on Tape Press the Start/Stop buttonTo cancel DIS function Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappearDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NSet the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Or uSelf recording with reversed grip Wide Screen To return to normal screenRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPTo cancel Windbreak When recordingWindbreak Windbreak function allows you toTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeSelect 12bit in above Using the Remote Control Only supplied with VL-Z5 Example screens shown are for Tape Playback modeOperating ActivatingReverse Playback SlowFrame Advance To return to normal playback, press the Play button tSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackDate D I S P. DA T E Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackTypes To cancel Rotate Playback Rotate PlaybackPress the centre of the Operation button in above Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackCopying an Image From Tape to CardPress the Photo button to copy Image to the cardMF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual FocusFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenReturning to Auto Focus Advanced Features Camera Recording To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode White Balance LockTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisTo return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode To cancel the scene setting Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subjectSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AEUsing the Time Code 0 0 0 1 0 2ME COD E on OU TAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Recording To cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingAUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Recording VCRPlayback VCR or TV Recording from an External SourceRecording To Record from an External Source Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record to Video Equip- mentTo Record from Video Equip- ment Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorderPress m on the Operation button to begin recording 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 recordingRE C Mode E C Onomy Digital Still Camera FeaturesPicture quality Approx. number of images Setting Selecting the Picture QualitySelf-timer Digital Still Camera Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the countdown To cancel the self-timerMenu screen displays when formatting finishes Formatting a CardDigital Still Camera Features Setting the File Numbering MethodL E no Available Operations during Full-screen Display Card PlaybackPress the centre of the Operation button To cancel Playback Zoom Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackDuring Card Playback, press the Zoom T button to zoom To cancel the protection setting Press the Display button to finish the settingDelete Protection Press j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protectionDelete indicator appears Deleting Stored ImagesDeleting One Stored Image Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deletedTo cancel the setting, select no Delete ALL? indicator appearsDeleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card in one operationPrint Order About DpofAssigning Print Order to an Image Press l or m to select PRITo cancel the print order for an image To cancel the print order for all imagesAssigning Print Order to All Images Press l or m to select YES, thenInstalling the USB Driver Transferring Data on Card to ComputerSystem Requirements Turn on the PCClick the USB driver button Click the Next buttonDisconnecting the USB cable Still Camera FeaturesWindows Me/2000/XP WindowsSlide Show Playback To stop slide show playbackPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureDecrease Darker BrighterAdjusting the Backlight AC K L I GHT BR I GH TTurning off Confirmation SoundAppendix E PSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCancelling WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationAbout Print Image Match- ing L Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Appendix Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection Accidental erasureSD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\ Removable Storage CareBattery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseCleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter 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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ On-screen Display Index Tape Camera modeVL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 103 Card Camera mode 104105 Page Sharp Corporation