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Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Using the Lens Cap

Models: VL-Z300E

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Preparation

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below.

When recording, remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener so that the cap will not get in the way.

Preparation

When attaching or removing the lens cap, grasp the indents on both sides of the cap.

Fastener

Note:

•Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder.

Indents

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Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Using the Lens Cap

Contents

VL-Z300E-S VL-Z100E-S English Power supply Specifications are subject to change without notice Information for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Fade In and Fade Out Contents Supplied Accessories Power cord Precautions What is dew formation? Dew Formation Precautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w Remove the cleaning tape Part Names Operation button p Zoom lens Operation 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 , 8 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Take the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Charging the Battery Pack Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderMax Time Powering 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 clicks Setting 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 screen Changing 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 Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorPicture displays on LCD monitor Tips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angle Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode OperationsBasic Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times To turn the power off Remaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutesZooming To pause recording Power Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightBasic Operations Camera Recording To resume operation Auto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display TOO Playback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press m to begin playback Volume Control Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Watching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation button Using the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesQK. RE Turn S T ART To turn off the menu screen Setting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom only To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLC Useful Features Camera Recording To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up BLC / G a I N Using To cancel Fade modeFeatures Fade In and Fade Out Useful Features Quick ReturnPress the Menu button to turn off Menu screen To cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Record Start/ Stop button Wide Mode Wide Mode onDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO N Power Save Mode Windbreak To cancel the power save modeTo cancel Windbreak OWE R S a V E 5 M I N Set the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayed Self recording with reversed Grip Recording 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 LP Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Using the Remote Control Not Supplied ActivatingOperating Remo T E on Selecting the Date Time Recording Display Date D I S P. DA T E Useful Features Playback To cancel picture effect playbackPicture Effect Playback Types To cancel rotate playback Rotate PlaybackPress m to begin rotate playback Press the centre of the Operation button in above To cancel stretch playback Stretch PlaybackPress m to begin stretch playback Playback will stop after turning on stretch playback Button to turn off the mode screen Manual FocusSubject Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET Advanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Adjusting White Balance Selecting To return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see Locking To return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisPress j in above to display Auto Advanced To return to Auto Gain mode Manual Gain Setting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation Recommended Shutter speed Tips on Manual Settings Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeTips 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 AE To cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects 0 1 0 2 0 2 Display formatME Code on Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Audio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording To cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbing Selecting the Audio Playback Mode UD I OBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Bit recording in mono Audio 2 channel only Editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Recording VCR Recording from an External Source VL-Z300 only Recording To Record from an External Source Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Preparation To Record to Video Equip- ment To 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 recording Using 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 equipment Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight ACK L I GH T BR I GH T Turning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P Appendix Demonstration Mode CancellingWatching Demo MOD E on Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorder Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging Use Cleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Appendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad Copyright Protection Troubleshooting Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Playback mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Viii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution POWER/CHARGE E007 is displayed Camcorder may be damaged Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ Camera mode On-screen Display IndexMenu screens Playback mode Mode screens Battery pack Lithium batteryIndex Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full Auto Shutter speed White balanceSelf recording ViewfinderPage Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 04P03-M-G