Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode, Features

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Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

You can set all manual settings, including white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to Full Auto mode in one operation.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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You cannot select “FULL AUTO” when no manual settings are currently in use.

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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 NamesPp , 63, 64 Operation ReferencesDV terminal pp Tripod socket 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 OutletInserting Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform above, then take out the cassette Close the card slot cover securely About the write-protect switchWrite-protect Switch Label Clipped corner Inserting Removing a CardInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving 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 NGUsing 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 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 PlaybackAdjusting 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 Operation button Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Useful FeaturesUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Zoom 4 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 WindbreakTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeSelect 12bit in above 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 AdvanceSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackDate D I S P. DA T E Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackTypes 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 onFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenReturning to Auto Focus 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 onAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Recording To pause audio dubbing To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationAUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Recording VCR EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences To stop editingPlayback VCR or TV Recording from an External SourceRecording 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 finishesDigital 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 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 CancellingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationAbout Print Image Match- ing L 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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ On-screen Display Index Tape Camera modeVL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 103 104 Card Camera mode105 Page Sharp Corporation