Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Contents

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Contents
Supplied Accessories		v
Optional Accessories		v
Precautions		vi
Operation References	Part Names	1
	Warning Indicators	4
Preparation	Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	5
	Charging the Battery Pack	7
	Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	8
	Inserting and Removing a Cassette	9
	Installing the Lithium Batteries	10
	Setting the Date and Time	12
	Using the Lens Cap	14
	Adjusting the Hand Strap	15
	Using the Grip	15
	Detaching the Lens Hood	16
	Using the Viewfinder	16
	Using the LCD Monitor	18
	Tips on Recording Positions	19
	Camera Recording
Basic Operations
	Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode	20
	Zooming	21
	Power Standby Mode	22
	Turning on/off the Backlight	22
	Auto Focus	23
	Macro Shots	23
	Remaining Recording Time Display	23
	Remaining Battery Power Display	24
	Information Display for Battery Usage	24
	Playback
	Playback	25
	Volume Control	26
	Still	26
	Video Search	26
	Watching Playback on a TV	27

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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 Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Fade In and Fade OutContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationPrecautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w Remove the cleaning tapePart Names Operation button p Zoom lensDV terminal pp LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Operation ReferencesTerminal cover pp , 61, 62, 66 pp , 61, 62, 64 RED indicator Speaker Pp , 8Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingPreparation Take the battery pack outRemoving Charging the Battery Pack Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderMax TimePowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Close the battery holder until it clicksSetting the Date and Time Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or0 0 Press the Menu button to display the menu screen10 30 0 Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Using the Lens Cap Using 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 Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorPicture displays on LCD monitorTips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angleEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode OperationsBasic Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesTo turn the power off Remaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutesZooming To pause recordingPower Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightBasic Operations Camera Recording To resume operationMacro Shots Auto FocusRemaining Recording Time Display TOO Playback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press m to begin playbackVolume Control Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVTV or VCR Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesQK. RE Turn S T ART To turn off the menu screenSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCUseful Features Camera Recording To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up BLC / G a I NUsing To cancel Fade modeFeatures Fade In and Fade OutUseful Features Quick ReturnPress the Menu button to turn off Menu screenTo cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Record Start/ Stop buttonWide Mode Wide Mode onDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NPower Save Mode Windbreak To cancel the power save modeTo cancel Windbreak OWE R S a V E 5 M I NSet the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayedSelf recording with reversed GripRecording 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 return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeSelect 12bit in above Using the Remote Control Not Supplied ActivatingOperating Remo T E onSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Date D I S P. DA T EUseful Features Playback To cancel picture effect playbackPicture Effect Playback TypesTo cancel rotate playback Rotate PlaybackPress m to begin rotate playback Press the centre of the Operation button in aboveTo cancel stretch playback Stretch PlaybackPress m to begin stretch playback Playback will stop after turning on stretch playbackButton to turn off the mode screen Manual FocusSubject Press the DISPLAY/MODE SETAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeAdjusting White Balance SelectingTo return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see LockingManual Iris To return to Auto Iris modePress j in above to display Auto Advanced To return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation Recommended Shutter speedSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Tips on Manual SettingsTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed 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 AETo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects0 1 0 2 0 2 Display formatME Code on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Recording To cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingSelecting the Audio Playback Mode UD I OBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Bit recording in mono Audio 2 channel onlyEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing 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- mentTo Record from Video Equip- ment VL-Z300 only Press the Record Start/Stop button on the camcorderPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To stop recordingUsing the Camcorder as a Converter VL-Z300 only Press the Record button on the digital equipmentPress the Menu button to display the menu screen Recording Digital equipmentPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight ACK L I GH T BR I GH TTurning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P AppendixDemonstration Mode CancellingWatching Demo MOD E onUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderBattery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseCleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter 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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ On-screen Display Index Camera modeMenu screens Playback mode Mode screensBattery pack Lithium batteryIndex Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full AutoShutter speed White balanceSelf recording ViewfinderPage Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 04P03-M-G