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Sharp VL-Z400H-T Digital Image Stabilization DIS, D I So N, Useful Features Camera Recording

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Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “DIS”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G	2
D I S	ON
A U D I O MO D E O F F
W I N D	V O L
PH O N E S	V O L
R E T U R N

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.

¥The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

DIS indicator

P A U S E

To cancel DIS function

Select ÒOFFÓ in step 4 above. The z indicator will disappear.

Notes:

¥The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking.

¥When image shaking does not occur (e.g. when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off.

4 Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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Sharp VL-Z400H-T Digital Image Stabilization DIS, D I So N, Useful Features Camera Recording, To cancel DIS function

Contents

PixLab Install Key MODELLIQUID 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 SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveTrademarks Contents Installing the Lithium BatteriesSetting the Date and Time Using the Lens CapUseful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensSetting the Digital Zoom Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedContents Advanced FeaturesUsing the Time Code Digital Still Camera Features AppendixSupplied Accessories Optional AccessoriesPrecautions Dew Formation What is “dew formation”?When dew forms in your camcorder How to prevent troublePrecautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesFront view Operation ReferencesLeft view Operation ReferencesOperation References Operation References Right viewpp Warning Indicators Operation ReferencesOperation References ¥ N indicates a flashing displayF ORMA T PL E AS EAttaching and Removing the Battery Pack PreparationAttaching PreparationRemoving 1 Make sure that the Power switch is2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow 3 Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery PackPreparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationInserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPreparation RemovingAbout the write-protect switch Inserting and Removing a CardInserting RemovingInstalling the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery PreparationNotes on the Use of the Lithium Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not suppliedPreparation Setting the Date and Time SE T T I NG0 0 2. 6 . 2 0 010 30 0 2 . 6 . 2 0 0Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 1 2 H 2 4 HUsing the Lens Cap PreparationPreparation Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown belowUsing the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapPreparation Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens Hood2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w PreparationAdjusting the dioptre Closing the viewfinder¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder PreparationUsing the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitor¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor PreparationTips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angleBasic Operations Camera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder Mode Camcorder modesEasy Camera Recording on Tape inFull Auto Mode 4 Press the Record Start/Stop button toTo turn the power off ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recordingPower Standby Mode Turning on/off the BacklightTo resume operation To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro ShotsRemaining Recording Time Display Basic Operations Camera RecordingRemaining Battery Power Displayfor Battery Usage Information DisplayUsing Earphones Commercially Available Adjusting the Phones VolumeD I S Basic Operations Camera RecordingPlayback Tape PlaybackTo stop playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderVolume Control Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackAbout the S-video socket Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Useful Features Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens DG T L Z OOMQK. RE TURN S T ART To turn off the menu screenSetting the Digital Zoom Useful FeaturesCamera Recording DG T L Z OOM 4Backlight Compensation BLC BLC / G A I NTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function FeaturesUseful Features Camera Recording Gain-upBLC / G A I N Useful FeaturesUsing Fade In and Fade OutTo use Fade Out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Return Useful Features Camera RecordingUseful Features S E A R C HEdit Search Still Recording on TapeTo cancel the still image Useful FeaturesDigital Image Stabilization DIS D I SO NUseful Features Camera Recording Useful FeaturesWide Mode WIDE MODE ONUseful Features To return to normal screenPower Save Mode P OWE R S A V E 5 M I NUseful Features Camera Recording To cancel the power save modeNormal self recording Self RecordingUseful Features Self recording with reversed gripUseful Features Camera Recording 4 Set the Media Selection switch to 5 Set the Power switch toRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode T AP E SP E E D LPNotes on the use of LP mode Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bit Audio RecordingMode 1 6 bitWindbreak W I NDTo cancel Windbreak FeaturesUsing the Remote Control Not Supplied ActivatingOperating REMO T ED A T E D I S P . DA T E Selecting the Date and Time of Recording DisplayUseful Features Useful Features Playback Picture EffectPlayback TypesRotate Playback ROTA T E P B E X ECUT ETo cancel rotate playback Useful FeaturesUseful Features Playback Copying an Image from Tape to CardUseful Features Stretch Playback To cancel stretch playbackUseful Features 3 Press m to begin stretch playbackAdvanced Features Manual FocusAdvanced Features Camera RecordingSetting Screen Returning to AutoDisplaying the Manual FocusAdjusting White Balance Advanced Features Camera RecordingSelecting Advanced FeaturesLocking Advanced Features1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in “Selecting” on the previous page 2 Aim the lens at a white objectManual Iris Advanced Features Camera RecordingAdvanced Features To return to Auto Iris modeManual Gain Advanced FeaturesExample of use To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesTips on Manual Settings Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Advanced FeaturesScene Menu Program AE S C E NE MENU D U S KAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectTypes P I C. E F F E C TB WUsing the Time Code T C 0 1 0 2 0 2Display format T I ME CODE ONEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesAdvanced Features PreparationAdvanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equip- ment Advanced FeaturesSelecting the Audio Playback Mode A UD I OFeature Advanced Features PlaybackAdvanced Features Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- tional scenesTo cancel audio dubbing Advanced FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Card RecordingDigital Still Camera Features Camera RecordingSelecting the Picture Quality RE C MODE E C ONOMYDigital Still Camera Features TypesRecording with the Self-timer Digital Still Camera Features Camera RecordingSelecting the time-lag SEL F T IMER 1 0 SE CRecording To cancel the countdownTo cancel the self-timer Digital Still Camera FeaturesFormatting a Card F ORMATDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesSetting the File Numbering Method F I L E NOCamera Features TypesCard Playback Available Operations during Full-screen DisplayDigital Still Camera Features PlaybackDelete Protection To cancel the protection settingDigital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored ImagesDeleting One Stored Image Digital Still Camera Features¥ The DELETE ALL? indicator appears Deleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation Print Order About DPOFAssigning Print Order to an Image Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackTo cancel the print order for an image Assigning Print Order to All ImagesTo cancel the print order for all images Direct Print About PRINT Image Match- ing LDigital Still Camera Features Playback Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransferring Data on Card to Computer System RequirementsDigital Still Camera Features TrademarksDigital Still Camera Features Playback Installing the USB Driver Digital Still Camera Features¥ The Setup screen will display automatically ¥ The example screen shown is for Windows XPSet the Media Selection switch to u Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Playback Using the PDF Manual Installing Adobe ReaderOpening the PDF Manual Printing the PDF ManualDisconnecting the USB cable Transferring the data on Card to ComputerConnecting the camcorder to the computer Digital Still Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File Names Digital Still Camera FeaturesDVC00001.JPG Still DVC00002.JPGSlide Show Playback SL I D E SHOWE XE CUT EDigital Still Camera Features To stop slide show playbackPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight AppendixSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Turning off the Confirmation SoundB E E P To cancel the setting, select “NO”Cancelling Demonstration ModeAppendix WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteCopyright Protection AppendixTo protect recordings against accidental erasure About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderSD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\ Removable Storage CarePrecautions CleaningBattery Pack AppendixAppendix ChargingCleaning AC AdapterReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Extending battery pack lifeAppendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryTelevision Signal Standards AppendixTroubleshooting SymptomSuggested solution Possible causeSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix AppendixSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix Card mode GeneralSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix AppendixSpecifications CamcorderAppendix AC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZOn-screen Display Index AppendixTape Camera mode AppendixTape Playback mode Menu screensMode screens AppendixAppendix Card Camera modeMenu screens AppendixCard Playback mode Menu screensMode screens AppendixIndex AppendixPage Page SHARP CORPORATION Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE