Contents

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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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 DV 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 , 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 Preparation Take the battery pack outRemoving 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 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 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 10 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 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 Macro Shots Auto FocusRemaining 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 Open 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 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 To 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 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 Manual Iris To return to Auto Iris modePress 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 Setting 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 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 Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio 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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ On-screen Display Index Camera modeMenu 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

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Models: VL-Z300E