Sharp VL-Z5E Picture/Backlight Adjustments, Adjusting the Picture, Decrease, Darker Brighter

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Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

Appendix

Picture/Backlight Adjustments

Available modes:

All modes

6 Press j or k to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.

LCD BR I GHT

 

 

 

 

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Darker

 

 

 

Brighter

 

 

 

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings.

The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

COL OUR

 

 

+

 

 

 

Decrease

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VF

B R I GH T

 

 

+

 

 

 

Darker

 

Brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the Picture

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2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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

4 Press l or m to select O, then press the centre of the Operation button.

L C D S E T

B A C K L I G H T NO RMAL

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L C D B R I G H T –

 

L C D C O L OU R

 

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V F B R I G H T

 

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R E T U RN

 

 

 

5 Press l or m to select “LCD BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOUR” or “VF BRIGHT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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

Notes:

When adjusting the colour, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

The viewfinder turns on if you select “VF BRIGHT”.

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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 ReferencesOperation References Pp , 63, 64DV 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 and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform 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 Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving 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 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 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 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 Control Buttons Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenUseful Features Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG 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 toSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-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 tUseful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayDate D I S P. DA T E To cancel Picture Effect Playback 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 FocusDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeReturning 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 TAudio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording To cancel audio dubbing 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 Editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Recording VCRRecording from an External Source Playback VCR or TVRecording 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 CardSetting 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 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 WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingAbout 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 Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A016WJZZ Tape Camera mode On-screen Display IndexVL-Z5 only Phones VOL does not appear with VL-Z3 103 Card Camera mode 104105 Page Sharp Corporation