Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode, Operations, Basic

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Easy Camera

Recording in Full

Auto Mode

•Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 5 through 19 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

Operations	Power switch

Basic	Record Start/Stop button
	1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

•The picture from the lens now displays and the POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green.

•The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode).

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

P A U S E

A U T O

Lock button

Note:

•If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 54).

3 Press the Record Start/Stop button to begin recording.

R E C

Note:

•Before recording an important scene, please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page viii).

Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times

	Max. continuous		Actual
Battery	recording time		recording time
Battery
pack	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD
	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD
	closed	open	closed	open
BT-L227	145	125	70	60

•The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Note:

•Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consump- tion. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

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Contents VL-Z300E-S VL-Z100E-S EnglishPower supply 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 Fade In and Fade OutContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Remove the cleaning tapePart Names Operation button p Zoom lensOperation References DV terminal pp LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminalTerminal cover pp , 61, 62, 66 pp , 61, 62, 64 RED indicator Speaker Pp , 8Cleaned 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 AttachingTake the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Max Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder TimePowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Close the battery holder until it clicks0 0 Setting the Date and TimeHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or Press the Menu button to display the menu screenChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 10 30 0Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Using the Lens Cap Adjusting 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 viewfinder Push in the viewfinder completely Picture displays on Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitorBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleBasic Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeOperations Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesZooming To turn the power offRemaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes To pause recordingBasic Operations Camera Recording Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To resume operationAuto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display TOO Watching the playback in the viewfinder PlaybackTo stop playback Press m to begin playbackBasic Operations Playback Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionWatching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonQK. RE Turn S T ART Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features To turn off the menu screenSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the gain-up function BLC / G a I NFeatures UsingTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutPress the Menu button to turn off Useful FeaturesQuick Return Menu screenRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Press the Record Start/ Stop buttonDigital Image Stabilization DIS Wide ModeWide Mode on SO NTo cancel Windbreak Power Save Mode WindbreakTo cancel the power save mode OWE R S a V E 5 M I NNormal self recording Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Subject is displayedSelf recording with reversed GripAudio 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 LPSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Operating Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedActivating Remo T E onSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Date D I S P. DA T EPicture Effect Playback Useful Features PlaybackTo cancel picture effect playback TypesPress m to begin rotate playback To cancel rotate playbackRotate Playback Press the centre of the Operation button in abovePress m to begin stretch playback To cancel stretch playbackStretch Playback Playback will stop after turning on stretch playbackSubject Button to turn off the mode screenManual Focus Press the DISPLAY/MODE SETAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeAdjusting White Balance SelectingSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode LockingTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisPress j in above to display Auto Advanced To return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainRecommended Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Situation Recommended Shutter speedTips on Manual Settings Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed 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 AETo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsME Code on 0 1 0 2 0 2Display format Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackAudio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Selecting the Audio Playback ModeUD I O Bit recording in mono Audio 2 channel onlyTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Recording VCRRecording from an External Source VL-Z300 only RecordingTo Record from an External Source Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Preparation To Record to Video Equip- mentPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To Record from Video Equip- ment VL-Z300 onlyPress the Record Start/Stop button on the camcorder To stop recordingPress the Menu button to display the menu screen Using the Camcorder as a Converter VL-Z300 onlyPress the Record button on the digital equipment Recording Digital equipmentAdjusting the Backlight Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture ACK L I GH T BR I GH TE P Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix AppendixWatching Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo MOD E onUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderCharging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseAC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life Replacing the Fluorescent LampAppendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad Copyright ProtectionTroubleshooting Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionPlayback mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution ViiiGeneral Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution POWER/CHARGEE007 is displayed Camcorder may be damaged Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ Camera mode On-screen Display IndexMenu screens Playback mode Mode screensIndex Battery packLithium battery Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full AutoSelf recording Shutter speedWhite balance ViewfinderPage Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 04P03-M-G