Sharp VL-Z300E Cleaning, AC Adapter, Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp, Extending battery pack life

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Extending battery pack life

Cleaning

Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deteriora- tion of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months:

1Charge the battery pack until the POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to v without inserting a cassette and turn off the power save mode. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off.

3Remove the battery pack and store it between 10°C and 20°C.

•Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing.

•Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth damp- ened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

•Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen.

•Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens.

•Pull out the viewfinder and open the window cleaning cover as shown below so that you can clean up the inside of the viewfinder with a camera blower.

AC Adapter

•The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio.

•Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter.

•The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.

•Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter to vibration.

•Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

•Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

Window cleaning cover

Note:

•After cleaning, close the window cleaning cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with the window cleaning cover opened may cause malfunction.

Appendix

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Contents English VL-Z300E-S VL-Z100E-SSpecifications are subject to change without notice Power supplyInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Fade In and Fade Out Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Displaying the Manual Setting ScreenContents Power cord Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Remove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to wOperation button p Zoom lens Part NamesTerminal cover pp , 61, 62, 66 pp , 61, 62, 64 Operation ReferencesDV terminal pp LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Pp , 8 RED indicator SpeakerThere is no video cassette in the camcorder Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 5 Cleaned seeAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving Take the battery pack outPreparation Time Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder MaxPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Removing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Close the battery holder until it clicks Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- pliedPress the Menu button to display the menu screen Setting the Date and TimeHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or 0 0Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode10 30 0 Using the Lens Cap Open 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 Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor Picture displays onShooting from a high angle Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Basic postureMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeOperations BasicTo pause recording To turn the power offRemaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes ZoomingTo resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight Basic Operations Camera RecordingRemaining Recording Time Display Auto FocusMacro Shots TOO Press m to begin playback PlaybackTo stop playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume Control Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackTV or VCR Watching Playback on a TVOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Operation button Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Control ButtonsTo turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features QK. RE Turn S T ARTTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomBacklight Compensation BLC To cancel the backlight compensa- tion functionBLC / G a I N Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upFade In and Fade Out UsingTo cancel Fade mode FeaturesMenu screen Useful FeaturesQuick Return Press the Menu button to turn offPress the Record Start/ Stop button To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Recording Standby mode, press the Photo button fullySO N Wide ModeWide Mode on Digital Image Stabilization DISOWE R S a V E 5 M I N Power Save Mode WindbreakTo cancel the power save mode To cancel WindbreakSubject is displayed Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Normal self recordingGrip Self recording with reversedAP E SP E E D LP Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recordingSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Remo T E on Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedActivating OperatingDate D I S P. DA T E Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayTypes Useful Features PlaybackTo cancel picture effect playback Picture Effect PlaybackPress the centre of the Operation button in above To cancel rotate playbackRotate Playback Press m to begin rotate playbackPlayback will stop after turning on stretch playback To cancel stretch playbackStretch Playback Press m to begin stretch playbackPress the DISPLAY/MODE SET Button to turn off the mode screenManual Focus SubjectFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingSelecting Adjusting White BalanceLocking To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode seePress j in above to display Auto To return to Auto Iris modeManual Iris Manual Gain Advanced To return to Auto Gain modeSituation Recommended Shutter speed Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Recommended Shutter SpeedsTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Tips on Manual SettingsSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Scene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Selected scene setting displays on the mode screenDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback 0 1 0 2 0 2Display format ME Code onAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback To pause audio dubbing To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationBit recording in mono Audio 2 channel only Selecting the Audio Playback ModeUD I O Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel onlyRecording VCR EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences To stop editingRecording Recording from an External Source VL-Z300 onlyTo Record from an External Source Preparation To Record to Video Equip- ment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To stop recording To Record from Video Equip- ment VL-Z300 onlyPress the Record Start/Stop button on the camcorder Press m on the Operation button to begin recordingRecording Digital equipment Using the Camcorder as a Converter VL-Z300 onlyPress the Record button on the digital equipment Press the Menu button to display the menu screenACK L I GH T BR I GH T Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the BacklightAppendix Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix E PDemo MOD E on Demonstration ModeCancelling WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationAbout a tape recorded with high- definition camcorder Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidental erasureUse Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack ChargingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp CleaningExtending battery pack life AC AdapterCopyright Protection Appendix Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution TroubleshootingViii Playback mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionPOWER/CHARGE General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionE007 is displayed Camcorder may be damaged AC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ SpecificationsCamcorder Menu screens Camera modeOn-screen Display Index Mode screens Playback modeEdit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full Auto Battery packLithium battery IndexViewfinder Shutter speedWhite balance Self recordingPage 04P03-M-G Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
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