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Sharp VL-Z300E Index, Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full Auto, Backlight compensation BLC

Models: VL-Z300E

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Index
A
AC adapter	7, 8
Audio dubbing	58, 59
Audio playback mode	60
Audio recording mode	41
Auto focus	23
AV terminal	27, 61, 62, 66

E
Edit search	35
Erasure protect tab	71
F
Fade	33
Full Auto	54

B
Backlight		22, 67
Backlight compensation (BLC)		........... 31
Battery release		6, 10
Battery pack	5, 6, 72, 73
Beep		68
C
Charging		7
Conversion lens		16
D
Date and time		43
Default		68
Demo mode		69
Digital zoom		30
Dioptre adjustment dial		17
DIS		36
DISPLAY/MODE SET button		28
DV terminal		64, 66

G
Gain	52
Gain-up	32
H
Hand grip	15
Hand strap	15
I
Information display	28
Iris	51
L
LCD bright	67
LCD colour	67
LCD LAMP button	22
LCD monitor	18
Lens cap	14
Lithium battery	10, 11
LP mode	40

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Contents

VL-Z300E-S VL-Z100E-S EnglishPower supply Specifications are subject to change without noticeInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Fade In and Fade OutContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationPrecautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w Remove the cleaning tapePart Names Operation button p Zoom lensTerminal cover pp , 61, 62, 66 pp , 61, 62, 64 Operation ReferencesDV terminal pp LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal RED indicator Speaker Pp , 8Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingRemoving Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery Pack Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderMax TimePowering 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 Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Close the battery holder until it clicksSetting 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 screenPress 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 Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorPicture displays on LCD monitorTips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angleEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode OperationsBasic Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesTo turn the power off Remaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutesZooming To pause recordingPower Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightBasic Operations Camera Recording To resume operationRemaining Recording Time Display Auto FocusMacro Shots TOO Playback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press m to begin playbackVolume Control Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionTV or VCR Watching Playback on a TVOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesQK. RE Turn S T ART To turn off the menu screenSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCUseful Features Camera Recording To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up BLC / G a I NUsing To cancel Fade modeFeatures Fade In and Fade OutUseful Features Quick ReturnPress the Menu button to turn off Menu screenTo cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Record Start/ Stop buttonWide Mode Wide Mode onDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NPower Save Mode Windbreak To cancel the power save modeTo cancel Windbreak OWE R S a V E 5 M I NSet the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayedSelf recording with reversed GripRecording 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 LPSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Using the Remote Control Not Supplied ActivatingOperating Remo T E onSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Date D I S P. DA T EUseful Features Playback To cancel picture effect playbackPicture Effect Playback TypesTo cancel rotate playback Rotate PlaybackPress m to begin rotate playback Press the centre of the Operation button in aboveTo cancel stretch playback Stretch PlaybackPress m to begin stretch playback Playback will stop after turning on stretch playbackButton to turn off the mode screen Manual FocusSubject Press the DISPLAY/MODE SETAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeAdjusting White Balance SelectingTo return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see LockingPress j in above to display Auto To return to Auto Iris modeManual Iris Advanced To return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation Recommended Shutter speedTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Tips on Manual SettingsSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 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 AETo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects0 1 0 2 0 2 Display formatME Code on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback To cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingSelecting the Audio Playback Mode UD I OBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Bit recording in mono Audio 2 channel onlyEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Recording VCRRecording from an External Source VL-Z300 only RecordingTo Record from an External Source Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Preparation To Record to Video Equip- mentTo 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 recordingUsing 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 equipmentPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight ACK L I GH T BR I GH TTurning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P AppendixDemonstration Mode CancellingWatching Demo MOD E onUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderBattery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseCleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAppendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad Copyright ProtectionTroubleshooting Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionPlayback mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution ViiiGeneral Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution POWER/CHARGEE007 is displayed Camcorder may be damaged AC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ SpecificationsCamcorder Menu screens Camera modeOn-screen Display Index Playback mode Mode screensBattery pack Lithium batteryIndex Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full AutoShutter speed White balanceSelf recording ViewfinderPage Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 04P03-M-G

Appendix

Index

Edit search

Erasure protect tab

Fade

Full Auto

Backlight compensation (BLC)

Battery pack

DIS

Lithium battery

Appendix