Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution, Power/Charge

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General

Symptom	Possible cause	Suggested solution
Battery pack is easily	Using camcorder in extremely cold	Warm up battery pack, for example
depleted.	environment.	in your pocket, just before using it.
	Battery pack is not fully charged.	Charge battery pack sufficiently (p.
		7).
Clock has been re-	Lithium battery is not properly in-	Install lithium battery properly (p.
set.	stalled.	10).
	Lithium battery is depleted.	Replace new lithium battery (p. 10).
Cassette will not	Power source is not properly con-	Connect power source properly
eject.	nected.	(pp. 5, 8).
	Battery pack is not charged.	Charge battery pack sufficiently
		(p. 7).
	Camcorder is recording.	Stop recording and try again (p. 21).

No image on monitor.	Backlight has been turned off.	Turn on backlight (p. 22).

	Fluorescent lamp has burned out.	Call for service.

Viewfinder picture is	Viewfinder dioptre is not properly	Adjust dioptre (p. 17).
hard to see.	adjusted.

	Inappropriate picture adjustments.	Adjust picture (p. 67).

Monitor picture is	Inappropriate picture adjustments.	Adjust picture (p. 67).
hard to see.

POWER/CHARGE	AC adapter or battery pack may	Call for service.
(RED) indicator	have malfunctioned.
flashes in red when
charging battery
pack.

Cannot edit to con-	Audio/video/S-video cable is not	Connect audio/video/S-video cable
nected VCR.	properly connected.	properly (p. 61).

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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 NamesOperation References DV terminal pp LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminalTerminal cover pp , 61, 62, 66 pp , 61, 62, 64 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 PackTake the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Time Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder MaxPowering 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 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 0Changing 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 viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely 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 RecordingAuto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display 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 PlaybackWatching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR 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 recordingSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above 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 seeTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisPress j in above to display Auto 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 Manual Settings Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed 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 Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording 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 Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ Camera mode On-screen Display IndexMenu screens 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