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Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Shutter speed, White balance, Self recording, Viewfinder

Models: VL-Z300E

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M
Manual focus	47
Manual setting	48
MENU button	29
Menu screen	29
Mini DV cassette	9, 71
Mode screen	28
O
Operation button	28
P
Part names	1-3
PHOTO button	35
Picture effect	56
Picture effect playback	44
Playback	25
POWER CHARGE (RED) indicator ....	7, 8, 20
Power save mode	37
Power standby mode	22
Power switch	20, 25
Power Zoom control	21
Q
Quick Return	34
R
Record Start/Stop button	20
Recording Standby mode	20, 21
Recording time	20
Remote control	42
Rotate playback	45

S
Scene menu	55
Self recording	38, 39
Shutter speed	53, 54
SP mode	40
STANDBY button	22
Still recording	35
Stretch playback	46
T
Tape speed	40
Terminal cover	2
Time Code	57
V
VF bright	67
Video search	26
Viewfinder	16, 17
Volume control	26
W
Warning indicator	4
White balance	49, 50
Wide mode	36
Windbreak	37
Window cleaning cover	73
Z
Zoom	21

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Sharp VL-Z300E operation manual Shutter speed, White balance, Self recording, Viewfinder

Contents

English VL-Z300E-S VL-Z100E-SSpecifications are subject to change without notice Power supplyInformation for Australia/New Zealand Only Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesDisplaying the Manual Setting Screen Fade In and Fade OutContents Power cord Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w Remove the cleaning tapeOperation 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 SpeakerFully charged battery pack see pages 5 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackTake the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder Charging the Battery PackMax TimePowering 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- pliedHold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or Setting the Date and Time0 0 Press the Menu button to display the menu screenChanging 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 Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorPicture displays on LCD monitorHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleOperations Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeBasic Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesRemaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes To turn the power offZooming To pause recordingTurning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeBasic Operations Camera Recording To resume operationAuto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display TOO To stop playback PlaybackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Press m to begin playbackStill Volume Control Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionWatching Playback on a TV Open the terminal cover on the camcorder seeTV or VCR To turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensQK. RE Turn S T ART To turn off the menu screenTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomBacklight Compensation BLC To cancel the backlight compensa- tion functionTo cancel the gain-up function Useful Features Camera RecordingGain-up BLC / G a I NTo cancel Fade mode UsingFeatures Fade In and Fade OutQuick Return Useful FeaturesPress the Menu button to turn off Menu screenEdit Search Still Recording To cancel the still imageRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Record Start/ Stop buttonWide Mode on Wide ModeDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NTo cancel the power save mode Power Save Mode WindbreakTo cancel Windbreak OWE R S a V E 5 M I NSelf Recording Set the Power switch toNormal self recording Subject is displayedGrip Self recording with reversedTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Activating Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedOperating Remo T E onDate D I S P. DA T E Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayTo cancel picture effect playback Useful Features PlaybackPicture Effect Playback TypesRotate Playback To cancel rotate playbackPress m to begin rotate playback Press the centre of the Operation button in aboveStretch Playback To cancel stretch playbackPress m to begin stretch playback Playback will stop after turning on stretch playbackManual Focus Button to turn off the mode screenSubject Press the DISPLAY/MODE SETFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingSelecting Adjusting White BalanceTo return to Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see LockingTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisPress j in above to display Auto Manual Gain Advanced To return to Auto Gain modeTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation Recommended Shutter speedTips on Manual Settings Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AEDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectDisplay format 0 1 0 2 0 2ME Code on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackAudio Dubbing Feature Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Bit recording in mono Audio 2 channel onlyCutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo stop editing Recording VCRRecording 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 IEEE1394Press the Record Start/Stop button on the camcorder To Record from Video Equip- ment VL-Z300 onlyPress m on the Operation button to begin recording To stop recordingPress the Record button on the digital equipment Using the Camcorder as a Converter VL-Z300 onlyPress the Menu button to display the menu screen Recording Digital equipmentAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight ACK L I GH T BR I GH TAppendix Turning off the Confirmation SoundE P AppendixCancelling Demonstration ModeWatching Demo MOD E onHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampCopyright 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 modeLithium battery Battery packIndex Edit search Erasure protect tab Fade Full AutoWhite balance Shutter speedSelf recording ViewfinderPage 04P03-M-G Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper