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Sharp VL-Z400H-T operation manual Closing the viewfinder, Adjusting the dioptre, Preparation

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Closing the viewfinder

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

¥Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.

¥Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

¥The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180¡ when in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 43).

¥You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 32 for use of the Operation button).

¥Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Dioptre adjustment dial

Note:

¥ For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 97.

Preparation

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Sharp VL-Z400H-T operation manual Closing the viewfinder, Adjusting the dioptre, Preparation

Contents

VL-Z400H-T PixLab Install KeyMODEL LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDERThis equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/ 23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus Blue Neutral Brown Live SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.KTrademarks Using the Lens Cap ContentsInstalling the Lithium Batteries Setting the Date and TimeUsing the Remote Control Not Supplied Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Setting the Digital ZoomDigital Still Camera Features Appendix ContentsAdvanced Features Using the Time CodeOptional Accessories Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions How to prevent trouble Dew FormationWhat is “dew formation”? When dew forms in your camcorderCauses of video head clogging PrecautionsDirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableOperation References Operation ReferencesPart Names Front viewLeft view Operation ReferencesOperation References Operation References Right viewpp Operation References Warning IndicatorsPL E AS E Operation References¥ N indicates a flashing display F ORMA TPreparation Attaching and Removing the Battery PackPreparation Attaching3 Take the battery pack out Removing1 Make sure that the Power switch is 2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrowPreparation Charging the Battery PackPreparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletRemoving Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting PreparationRemoving About the write-protect switchInserting and Removing a Card InsertingPreparation Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Removing the Memory BatteryNotes on the Use of the Lithium Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not suppliedPreparation 2. 6 . 2 0 0 Setting the Date and TimeSE T T I NG 0 01 2 H 2 4 H 10 30 02 . 6 . 2 0 0 Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeAttach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below Using the Lens CapPreparation PreparationUsing the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapPreparation Preparation Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or wPreparation Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder ¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinderPreparation Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor ¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitorShooting from a high angle Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Basic postureCamcorder modes Basic OperationsCamera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode4 Press the Record Start/Stop button to Easy CameraRecording on Tape in Full Auto ModeTo pause recording To turn the power offZooming Basic Operations Camera RecordingTo turn on the backlight Power Standby ModeTurning on/off the Backlight To resume operationBasic Operations Camera Recording Auto FocusMacro Shots Remaining Recording Time DisplayInformation Display Remaining BatteryPower Display for Battery UsageBasic Operations Camera Recording Using Earphones Commercially AvailableAdjusting the Phones Volume D I SWatching the playback in the viewfinder PlaybackTape Playback To stop playbackBasic Operations Playback Volume ControlVideo Search StillAbout the S-video socket Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Operation button Useful FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Control ButtonsTo turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Z OOM QK. RE TURN S T ARTDG T L Z OOM 4 Setting the Digital ZoomUseful Features Camera RecordingFeatures Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / G A I N To cancel the backlight compensa- tion functionUseful Features Useful Features Camera RecordingGain-up BLC / G A I NTo cancel Fade mode UsingFade In and Fade Out To use Fade Out onlyS E A R C H Quick ReturnUseful Features Camera Recording Useful FeaturesUseful Features Edit SearchStill Recording on Tape To cancel the still imageUseful Features Digital Image Stabilization DISD I SO N Useful Features Camera RecordingTo return to normal screen Wide ModeWIDE MODE ON Useful FeaturesTo cancel the power save mode Power Save ModeP OWE R S A V E 5 M I N Useful Features Camera RecordingNormal self recording Self RecordingUseful Features 4 Set the Media Selection switch to 5 Set the Power switch to Self recording with reversedgrip Useful Features Camera RecordingUseful Features Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeT AP E SP E E D LP Notes on the use of LP mode1 6 bit Selecting the 16-bitAudio Recording ModeFeatures WindbreakW I ND To cancel WindbreakREMO T E Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedActivating OperatingD A T E D I S P . DA T E Selecting the Date and Time of Recording DisplayUseful Features Types Useful Features PlaybackPicture Effect PlaybackUseful Features Rotate PlaybackROTA T E P B E X ECUT E To cancel rotate playbackUseful Features Playback Copying an Image from Tape to CardUseful Features 3 Press m to begin stretch playback Stretch PlaybackTo cancel stretch playback Useful FeaturesCamera Recording Advanced FeaturesManual Focus Advanced FeaturesFocus Setting ScreenReturning to Auto Displaying the ManualAdvanced Features Adjusting White BalanceAdvanced Features Camera Recording Selecting2 Aim the lens at a white object LockingAdvanced Features 1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in “Selecting” on the previous pageTo return to Auto Iris mode Manual IrisAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesTo return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainAdvanced Features Example of useAdvanced Features Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Advanced Features Camera RecordingAdvanced Features Tips on Manual SettingsSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedAdvanced Features Scene Menu Program AES C E NE MENU D U S K Advanced Features Camera RecordingP I C. E F F E C TB W Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the digital picture effect TypesT I ME CODE ON Using the Time CodeT C 0 1 0 2 0 2 Display formatPreparation EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record to Video Equip- mentA UD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAudio Dubbing FeatureAdvanced Features Playback Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Audio DubbingIf you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- tional scenes To cancel audio dubbingCamera Recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesTypes Selecting the Picture QualityRE C MODE E C ONOMY Digital Still Camera FeaturesSEL F T IMER 1 0 SE C Recording with the Self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Selecting the time-lagDigital Still Camera Features RecordingTo cancel the countdown To cancel the self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Formatting a CardF ORMAT Digital Still Camera Features Camera RecordingTypes Setting the File Numbering MethodF I L E NO Camera FeaturesPlayback Card PlaybackAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display Digital Still Camera FeaturesDelete Protection To cancel the protection settingDigital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackDeleting Stored Images Deleting One Stored Image¥ The DELETE ALL? indicator appears Deleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print OrderAbout DPOF Assigning Print Order to an ImageTo cancel the print order for an image Assigning Print Order to All ImagesTo cancel the print order for all images Digital Still Camera Features Direct PrintAbout PRINT Image Match- ing L Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackTrademarks Transferring Data on Card to ComputerSystem Requirements Digital Still Camera Features¥ The example screen shown is for Windows XP Digital Still Camera Features Playback Installing the USB DriverDigital Still Camera Features ¥ The Setup screen will display automaticallyCamera Features Set the Media Selection switch to uPrinting the PDF Manual Digital Still Camera Features Playback Using the PDF ManualInstalling Adobe Reader Opening the PDF ManualDigital Still Camera Features Disconnecting the USB cableTransferring the data on Card to Computer Connecting the camcorder to the computerDVC00002.JPG Digital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File NamesDigital Still Camera Features DVC00001.JPG StillTo stop slide show playback Slide Show PlaybackSL I D E SHOWE XE CUT E Digital Still Camera FeaturesAppendix Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the BacklightTo cancel the setting, select “NO” Setting the Camcorder to Factory PresettingsTurning off the Confirmation Sound B E E PWatching CancellingDemonstration Mode AppendixPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Mini DV CassetteAbout a tape recorded with high- definition camcorder Copyright ProtectionAppendix To protect recordings against accidental erasureCleaning SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\Removable Storage Care PrecautionsCharging Battery PackAppendix AppendixExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAppendix Appendix Using Your Camcorder AbroadAC Adapter Supplied Accessory Television Signal StandardsPossible cause TroubleshootingSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix SymptomSuggested solution AppendixCard mode General SymptomSuggested solution AppendixAppendix SymptomSuggested solution AppendixAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ SpecificationsCamcorder AppendixAppendix On-screen Display IndexAppendix Tape Camera modeAppendix Tape Playback modeMenu screens Mode screensAppendix AppendixCard Camera mode Menu screensAppendix Card Playback modeMenu screens Mode screensAppendix IndexPage Page Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE SHARP CORPORATION