Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Audio Dubbing Feature, Advanced Features Playback, Audio Recording

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Advanced Features Playback

Audio Dubbing

Feature

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings.

Microphone for Audio Dubbing

You can use the built-in stereo microphone to record narration.

Audio Recording

In normal recording mode

12-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: No audio

16-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound

Audio 2: Right sound

Advanced Features

Built-in stereo microphone

Notes:

•Audio dubbing does not function through the DV terminal.

•You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings made in LP mode.

•You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone for audio dubbing when the audio/video/S- video cable is connected.

In Audio Dubbing mode

12-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right) sound

Audio 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound

16-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over the original right sound. Both dubbed and original sounds are mono.

Audio 1: Original left sound

Audio 2: Dubbed sound

Note:

•You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 45.

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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 ReferencesPp , 63, 64 Operation ReferencesDV 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 Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform 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 Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving 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 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 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 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 Useful Features Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensDG 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 toTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-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 tSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackDate D I S P. DA T E Picture Effect Playback To cancel 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 FocusFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenReturning 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 TAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Recording Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingAUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeYou can select any of the following audio playback modes To stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences 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- 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 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 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 WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationAbout 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 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