Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Manual Iris

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Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Iris

4 Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press the centre of the Operation

The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

which automatically selects the optimal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aperture. However, when there is too much

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F U L L

A U T O

 

 

 

 

contrast in brightness between the subject

 

WH I T E

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and background, you may not be able to

 

I R I S

 

 

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record a clear image. In this case, use the

 

G A I N

 

 

 

 

 

 

R E T U RN

 

 

 

 

manual iris function to correct the iris value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background is too bright and subject too

5 Press l or m to select the desired

dark (backlit subject).

iris value, then press the centre of the

• Decrease the iris value to allow more light

Operation button.

 

 

 

 

 

through the lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E X E C U T E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F U L L A U T O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WH I T E B A L .

 

A U T O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I R I S

 

 

F 2 . 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G A I N

 

 

A U T O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R E T U RN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Features

Subject is too bright against background.

Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens.

1 In 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 48).

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

The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19 (least light).

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.

To return to Auto Iris mode

Press k in step 5 above, then press the centre of the Operation button.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 52).

Note:

Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.

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Contents VL-Z1H Page Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveSpecifications are subject to change without notice Contents Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationRemove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesPp , 55 Operation ReferencesLCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover DV terminal pPp , 8 RED indicatorStandby button SpeakerCleaned see Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 5 There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingRemoving Take the battery pack outPreparation DC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder DC in jack DC plugAC Outlet PoweringCamcorder from an Insert the DC plug into the DCPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Removing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not Sup- plied Insert the battery holder back into position0 0 Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select ExecuteSE T T I NG Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 10 3 0 0Open the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Grip Pull out the viewfinder completely Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Push in the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor Picture displays on LCD monitorBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording Basic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording To turn the power offZooming ZoomingTo resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera RecordingWhen the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T EWatching the playback in the viewfinder PlaybackTo stop playback OperationsSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tionOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Playback Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonDG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Press l or m to select Dgtl Setting the DigitalZoom Operation buttonBLC / GA I N Useful Features Camera RecordingBacklight Compensation BLC To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upTo use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadeButton Quick ReturnPress l or m to select Start Then press the centre of the OperationRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording 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 Subject is displayedOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle Self recording with reversedGrip To the camcorder body 1, and thenWide 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 LPTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Operating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode ActivatingSlow Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback Frame AdvanceDate D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Above To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackMF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual FocusAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeWhite Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Manual Iris To 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 AEDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback Display formatME COD E on OU TOn the VCR to resume recording when EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Audio Dubbing Feature Audio RecordingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing To pause audio dubbingBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel onlyPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight AC K L I GHT BR I GH TE P Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Cancelling Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseAC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life Replacing the Fluorescent LampUsing Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionXii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications CamcorderCamera mode On-screen Display IndexPlayback mode Sharp Corporation