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SHARP CORPORATION
VL-Z5E/VL-Z3E-hyou2/3; 03/3/17/18:00
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OPERATION MANUAL
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WARNING:
Information for Australia/New Zealand Only
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Operation References Preparation
Basic Operations
Contents
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Useful Features
Adv anced Features
Contents
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Adv anced Features
Digital Still Camera Features
Appendix
Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessory
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Precautions
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Dew Formation
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Dirty Video Heads
When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),
Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- cially Available)
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camcorder.
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mode.
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Operation References
Part Names
Operation References
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Left view
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Right view
Operation References
Operation References
DEW
Warning Indicators
If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.
INSERT A CASSETTE.
BATTERY I S TOO LOW.
PROTECT. TAB
Operation References
NO MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD PROTECTED
MEMORY CARD READ ERROR
Preparation
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Charging the Battery Pack 1
camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
DC plug
DC IN jack
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Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet
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Inserting and Removing a Cassette
Inserting
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Inserting and Removing a Card
Inserting
set to OFF.
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Installing the Battery to Remote Control (VL-Z5 only)
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Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery
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Closing the viewfinder
Adjusting the dioptre
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Using the LCD Monitor
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Closing the LCD monitor
Tips on Recording Positions
Shooting from a low angle
Holding the camcorder
Basic posture
Shooting from a high angle
Basic Operations
Selecting the Camcorder Mode
Camcorder modes
Tape Playback mode
Card Camera mode
Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode
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switch to V.
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the Power switch to v.
Zooming
Zooming in
Zooming out
Power Standby Mode
Hold down the STANDBY button for more than 2 seconds when you pause record- ing in Tape Camera mode.
Turning on/off the Backlight
Hold down the LCD LAMP button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the backlight.
To turn on the backlight
Auto Focus
Macro Shots
Remaining Battery Power Display
THE ENDS SOON.
TAPE TAPE END
Remaining Recording Time Display
CHANGE THE CASSETTE. TAPE END
Basic Operations
Video Search
Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position
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Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion
Using Earphones (Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only)
Adjusting the Phones Volume (VL-Z5 only)
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Watching Playback on a TV
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camcorder (see page 2).
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VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S- video cable, as shown.
Control Buttons
Operation button
Use the Operation button to select and set the desired setting.
Using the Mode Screens
In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button.
Using the Menu Screens
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DGTL ZOOM
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DGTL ZOOM
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To use optical zoom only
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
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BLC / GA I N ON
To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function
Gain-up
BLC / GA I N ON
To cancel the gain-up function
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Fade In and Fade Out
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To cancel Fade mode
Quick Return
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Still Recording on Tape
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To pause recording
To cancel the still image
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
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ONDIS
To cancel DIS function
Self Recording
Normal self recording
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Wide Screen (16:9)
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ON
To return to normal screen
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To return to SP mode
Notes on the use of LP mode
Windbreak
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IND
ON W
To cancel Windbreak
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode
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To return to 12-bit audio recording mode
1 6bit AUD I O MODE
Using the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5)
Activating
REMOTE ON
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Operating
Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5)
Slow
Reverse Playback
Frame Advance
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Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display
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DATE D I SP. DATE
DATE +TIME
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Picture Effect
To cancel Picture Effect Playback
P I C. EFFECT
BW
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Rotate Playback
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To cancel Rotate Playback
Copying an Image from Tape to Card
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Advanced Features
The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode.
mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.
button to select FOCUS, then press the centre of the Operation button.
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Returning to Auto Focus
White Balance Lock
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HITE BAL.
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To return to Auto White Balance mode
LOCK MODE W
Manual Iris
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To return to Auto Iris mode
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Manual Gain
Example of use
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To return to Auto Gain mode
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode
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Scene Menu (Program AE)
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SCENE MENU
DUSK
To cancel the scene setting
Advanced Features
ON TIME CODE
Displaying the time code on a TV during playback
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ON TC OUT
Audio Dubbing Feature
Microphone for Audio Dubbing
Audio Recording
In normal recording mode
In Audio Dubbing mode
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Selecting the Audio Playback Mode
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Editing
Cutting Unwanted Se- quences
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Recording from an External Source
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You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source, such as a VCR or TV.
To Record from an External Source
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Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)
To Record to Video Equip- ment
To Record from Video Equip- ment
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To stop recording
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Using the Camcorder as a Converter
ONANLG DGTL
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Digital Still Camera Features
Card Recording
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Selecting the Picture Quality
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REC MODE ECONOMY
Recording with the Self-timer
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To cancel the countdown
To cancel the self-timer
Formatting a Card
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Setting the File Numbering Method
RESETFILE NO.
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Digital Still Camera Features
Card Playback
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the Power switch to w.
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Delete Protection
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To cancel the protection setting
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Deleting Stored Images
Available mode: Card Playback
The DELETE indicator appears.
Deleting One Stored Image
You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images.
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Print Order
About DPOF
Assigning Print Order to an Image
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Assigning Print Order to All Images
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To cancel the print order for all images
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Transferring Data on Card to Computer
System Requirements
Installing the USB Driver
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Image Folders and File Names
Caution on transferring data
Disconnecting the USB cable
Windows Me/2000/XP
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Windows 98
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Slide Show Playback
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Appendix
Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Adjusting the Picture
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BACKL I GHT BRI GHT
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Turning off the Confirmation Sound
OFFBEEP
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Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings
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Demonstration Mode
Watching
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Useful Information
Hints for Better Shooting
About PRINT Image Match- ing L
Mini DV Cassette
Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette
To protect recordings against accidental erasure
Copyright Protection
SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\
Precautions
Protecting your images
Cleaning
Condensation
Battery Pack
Charging
Use
Storage
AC Adapter
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp
Cleaning
Extending battery pack life
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)
Television Signal Standards
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.
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Specifications
Camcorder
On-screen Display Index
Tape Camera mode
Tape Playback mode
Card Camera mode
Card Playback mode