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Sharp VL-Z400H-T operation manual Trademarks

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NOTE:

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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•DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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•All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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Sharp VL-Z400H-T operation manual Trademarks

Contents

MODEL PixLab Install KeyLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-Z400H-TThis 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 Installing the Lithium Batteries ContentsSetting the Date and Time Using the Lens CapUsing the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesSetting the Digital Zoom Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedAdvanced Features ContentsUsing the Time Code Digital Still Camera Features AppendixOptional Accessories Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions What is “dew formation”? Dew FormationWhen dew forms in your camcorder How to prevent troubleDirty Video Heads PrecautionsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesFront view Operation ReferencesOperation References Operation ReferencesLeft view pp Right viewOperation References Operation References Warning Indicators¥ N indicates a flashing display Operation ReferencesF ORMA T PL E AS EPreparation Attaching and Removing the Battery PackAttaching Preparation1 Make sure that the Power switch is Removing2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow 3 Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery PackPreparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletInserting Inserting and Removing a CassettePreparation RemovingInserting and Removing a Card About the write-protect switchInserting RemovingInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving the Memory Battery PreparationPreparation Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not suppliedNotes on the Use of the Lithium Battery SE T T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 2. 6 . 2 0 02 . 6 . 2 0 0 10 30 0Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 1 2 H 2 4 HPreparation Using the Lens CapPreparation Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown belowPreparation Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Grip Detaching the Lens Hood Using the Viewfinder2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w PreparationClosing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptre¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder PreparationClosing the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor PreparationHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleCamera Recording Basic OperationsSelecting the Camcorder Mode Camcorder modesRecording on Tape in Easy CameraFull Auto Mode 4 Press the Record Start/Stop button toZooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recordingTurning on/off the Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlightMacro Shots Auto FocusRemaining Recording Time Display Basic Operations Camera RecordingPower Display Remaining Batteryfor Battery Usage Information DisplayAdjusting the Phones Volume Using Earphones Commercially AvailableD I S Basic Operations Camera RecordingTape Playback PlaybackTo stop playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderVideo Search Volume ControlStill Basic Operations PlaybackBasic Operations Watching Playback on a TVAbout the S-video socket Using the Mode Screens Useful FeaturesControl Buttons Operation buttonDG T L Z OOM Using the Menu ScreensQK. RE TURN S T ART To turn off the menu screenUseful Features Setting the Digital ZoomCamera Recording DG T L Z OOM 4BLC / G A I N Backlight Compensation BLCTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function FeaturesGain-up Useful Features Camera RecordingBLC / G A I N Useful FeaturesFade In and Fade Out UsingTo use Fade Out only To cancel Fade modeUseful Features Camera Recording Quick ReturnUseful Features S E A R C HStill Recording on Tape Edit SearchTo cancel the still image Useful FeaturesD I SO N Digital Image Stabilization DISUseful Features Camera Recording Useful FeaturesWIDE MODE ON Wide ModeUseful Features To return to normal screenP OWE R S A V E 5 M I N Power Save ModeUseful Features Camera Recording To cancel the power save modeUseful Features Self RecordingNormal self recording grip Self recording with reversedUseful Features Camera Recording 4 Set the Media Selection switch to 5 Set the Power switch toT AP E SP E E D LP Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeNotes on the use of LP mode Useful FeaturesAudio Recording Selecting the 16-bitMode 1 6 bitW I ND WindbreakTo cancel Windbreak FeaturesActivating Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedOperating REMO T EUseful Features Selecting the Date and Time of Recording DisplayD A T E D I S P . DA T E Picture Effect Useful Features PlaybackPlayback TypesROTA T E P B E X ECUT E Rotate PlaybackTo cancel rotate playback Useful FeaturesUseful Features Copying an Image from Tape to CardUseful Features Playback To cancel stretch playback Stretch PlaybackUseful Features 3 Press m to begin stretch playbackManual Focus Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Camera RecordingReturning to Auto Setting ScreenDisplaying the Manual FocusAdvanced Features Camera Recording Adjusting White BalanceSelecting Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Locking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in “Selecting” on the previous page 2 Aim the lens at a white objectAdvanced Features Camera Recording Manual IrisAdvanced Features To return to Auto Iris modeAdvanced Features Manual GainExample of use To return to Auto Gain modeRecommended Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Tips on Manual SettingsTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Advanced FeaturesS C E NE MENU D U S K Scene Menu Program AEAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsTypes P I C. E F F E C TB WT C 0 1 0 2 0 2 Using the Time CodeDisplay format T I ME CODE ONCutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingAdvanced Features PreparationEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackTo Record to Video Equip- ment Advanced FeaturesA UD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAdvanced Features Playback FeatureAdvanced Features Audio DubbingIf you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- tional scenes Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing Advanced FeaturesCard Recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Camera RecordingRE C MODE E C ONOMY Selecting the Picture QualityDigital Still Camera Features TypesDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self-timerSelecting the time-lag SEL F T IMER 1 0 SE CTo cancel the countdown RecordingTo cancel the self-timer Digital Still Camera FeaturesF ORMAT Formatting a CardDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesF I L E NO Setting the File Numbering MethodCamera Features TypesAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display Card PlaybackDigital Still Camera Features PlaybackDigital Still Camera Features To cancel the protection settingDelete Protection Deleting Stored Images Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackDeleting One Stored Image Digital Still Camera FeaturesYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation Deleting All Stored Images¥ The DELETE ALL? indicator appears About DPOF Print OrderAssigning Print Order to an Image Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackTo cancel the print order for all images Assigning Print Order to All ImagesTo cancel the print order for an image About PRINT Image Match- ing L Direct PrintDigital Still Camera Features Playback Digital Still Camera FeaturesSystem Requirements Transferring Data on Card to ComputerDigital Still Camera Features TrademarksDigital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Playback Installing the USB Driver¥ The Setup screen will display automatically ¥ The example screen shown is for Windows XPCamera Features Set the Media Selection switch to uInstalling Adobe Reader Digital Still Camera Features Playback Using the PDF ManualOpening the PDF Manual Printing the PDF ManualTransferring the data on Card to Computer Disconnecting the USB cableConnecting the camcorder to the computer Digital Still Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File NamesDVC00001.JPG Still DVC00002.JPGSL I D E SHOWE XE CUT E Slide Show PlaybackDigital Still Camera Features To stop slide show playbackAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight AppendixTurning off the Confirmation Sound Setting the Camcorder to Factory PresettingsB E E P To cancel the setting, select “NO”Demonstration Mode CancellingAppendix WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteAppendix Copyright ProtectionTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderRemovable Storage Care SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\Precautions CleaningAppendix Battery PackAppendix ChargingAC Adapter CleaningReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Supplied Accessory Appendix Using Your Camcorder AbroadTelevision Signal Standards AppendixSymptom TroubleshootingSuggested solution Possible causeSuggested solution SymptomAppendix AppendixSuggested solution SymptomAppendix Card mode GeneralSuggested solution SymptomAppendix AppendixCamcorder SpecificationsAppendix AC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZAppendix On-screen Display IndexTape Camera mode AppendixMenu screens Tape Playback modeMode screens AppendixCard Camera mode AppendixMenu screens AppendixMenu screens Card Playback modeMode screens AppendixAppendix IndexPage Page Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE SHARP CORPORATION