Sharp VL-Z5E Selecting the Picture Quality, RE C Mode E C Onomy, Digital Still Camera Features

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6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

• The selected picture quality indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

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E C O N OMY

Note:Picture quality indicator

• The picture quality indicator is also displayed in Card Camera mode. The picture quality indicator displayed during playback is based on the amount of data for that recorded image. Since the amount of data differs depending on factors such as image detail, sometimes the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording.

Selecting the Picture Quality

Available mode:

Card Camera

The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality setting. Select the appropriate setting to match your recording objectives.

Types

NORMAL: Records images with standard picture quality.

ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with lower quality.

FINE: Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with lower number of recordable images.

Approximate number of record- able images with 8 MB SD memory card

	Picture quality	Approx. number of images
	setting	Approx. number of images
	setting

	NORMAL	90

	ECONOMY	160

	FINE	50

Note:

•The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot.

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

B L C / G A I N			O F F
S E L F	T I ME R
M E N U	ME N U
S C E N E	ME N U

2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 32).

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

4 Press l or m to select “REC MODE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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F I L E	N O .	N O RMA L
R E C	MO D E	N O RMA L
R E T U R N		E C O N OMY
		F I N E

5 Press l or m to select the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.

RE C MODE E C ONOMY

Digital Still Camera Features

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Contents English VL-Z5E VL-Z3ETrademarks Specifications are subject to change without noticeInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenContents Supplied Accessories Precautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesOperation References Pp , 63, 64DV terminal pp Tripod socket Pp , 9 Pp , 51Fully charged battery pack see pages 6 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see Battery is almost depleted whenCard has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format Card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder canSelected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format You cannot record any image with a file number bigger thanAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery PackOpen the DC in jack cover Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletInserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Write-protect Switch Label Clipped corner About the write-protect switchInserting Removing a Card Close the card slot cover securelyInstalling the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery Insert the battery holder back into position Installing the Battery to Remote Control VL-Z5 onlyHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to Setting the Date and TimePress the Display button until the mode screen appears 0 0Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Using the Lens CapSE T T I NG 10 3 0 0Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptre Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitor rotates 270 verticallyHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleTape Camera mode Tape Playback mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeCard Camera mode Card Playback mode Camcorder modesBasic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto ModePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording OperationsZooming To turn the power offTo pause recording ZoomingTurning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlightAvailable modes Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayTo stop playback Set the Power switch to OFF withoutWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press lStill Volume Control Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionUsing Earphones Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only Adjusting the Phones Volume VL-Z5 onlyPress the Display button to turn off Menu screen Watching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR To turn off the mode screen Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensUseful Features Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Power Zoom Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Select OFF in abovePress the Display button to turn off the mode screen Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionFeatures UsingTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out onlyA R C H Quick ReturnEdit Search To cancel the still imageStill Recording on Tape Press the Start/Stop buttonSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NSelf Recording Set the Power switch toNormal self recording Or uSelf recording with reversed grip To return to normal screen Wide ScreenTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPWhen recording To cancel WindbreakWindbreak Windbreak function allows you toSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode Using the Remote Control Only supplied with VL-Z5Operating ActivatingSlow Reverse PlaybackFrame Advance To return to normal playback, press the Play button tUseful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayDate D I S P. DA T E To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackPress the centre of the Operation button in above Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackFrom Tape to Card Copying an ImagePress the Photo button to copy Image to the cardManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeReturning to Auto Focus To return to Auto White Balance mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Full Auto mode White Balance LockManual Iris To return to Auto Iris modeManual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AE0 0 0 1 0 2 Using the Time CodeME COD E on OU TAudio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingSelecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Cutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo stop editing Recording VCRRecording from an External Source Playback VCR or TVRecording To Record from an External Source To Record to Video Equip- ment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder To Record from Video Equip- mentPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To stop 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 RecordingDigital Still Camera Features RE C Mode E C OnomyPicture quality Approx. number of images Setting Selecting the Picture QualityDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Self-timerTo cancel the countdown To cancel the self-timerFormatting a Card Menu screen displays when formatting finishesSetting the File Numbering Method Digital Still Camera FeaturesL E no Card Playback Available Operations during Full-screen DisplayPress the centre of the Operation button Digital Still Camera Features Playback To cancel Playback ZoomDuring Card Playback, press the Zoom T button to zoom Press the Display button to finish the setting To cancel the protection settingDelete Protection Press j, k,l or m to select the image for delete protectionDeleting Stored Images Delete indicator appearsDeleting One Stored Image Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deletedDelete ALL? indicator appears To cancel the setting, select noDeleting All Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card in one operationAbout Dpof Print OrderAssigning Print Order to an Image Press l or m to select PRITo cancel the print order for all images To cancel the print order for an imageAssigning Print Order to All Images Press l or m to select YES, thenTransferring Data on Card to Computer Installing the USB DriverSystem Requirements Turn on the PCClick the Next button Click the USB driver buttonStill Camera Features Disconnecting the USB cableWindows Me/2000/XP WindowsTo stop slide show playback Slide Show PlaybackAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsDecrease Darker BrighterAC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the BacklightConfirmation Sound Turning offAppendix E PSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeCancelling WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingAbout Print Image Match- ing L Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixCopyright Protection Accidental erasureRemovable Storage Care SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAC 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 Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ Tape Camera mode On-screen Display IndexVL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 103 104 Card Camera mode105 Page Sharp Corporation