Selecting the 16-bit, Audio Recording, Mode, Bit | Sharp VL-Z400H-T

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Selecting the 16-bit	4 Press l or m to select “16bit”, then
Audio Recording		press the centre of the Operation
		button.
Mode

		AUD I O MODE	1 6 bit

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher- quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.

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

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

¥The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

P A U S E 1 6 bit

Useful Features

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 “AUDIO MODE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G	2
D I S	MO D E 1 2 bit
A U D I O	MO D E 1 2 bit
W I N D	1 6 bit
P H ON E S	V O L
R E T U R N

16-bit audio recording mode indicator

To return to 12-bit audio recording mode

Select Ò12bitÓ in step 4 above.

Note:

¥When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 68).

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Sharp VL-Z400H-T Selecting the 16-bit, Audio Recording, Mode, Bit, To return to 12-bit audio recording mode

Contents

PixLab Install Key VL-Z400H-TPage Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown Live Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks Contents Displaying the Manual Setting Screen Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Fade In and Fade Out Contents Optional Accessories Precautions What is dew formation? Dew Formation Remove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head clogging Operation References Part Names Operation References Left view RED indicator Pp , 9 Cleaned see Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 6 Battery is almost depleted when Card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format Set File NO. menu item to Òresetó see page 75, thenCard has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can Selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Take the battery pack out Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrowRemoving Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder Charging the Battery PackPreparation DC in jack Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet DC plug Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting Inserting Removing a Card About the write-protect switchWrite-protect Switch Label Clipped corner Close the card slot cover securely Installing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not supplied Close the battery holder until it clicks Press the Menu button to display the menu screen Setting the Date and Time0 0 Available modes 10 30 0 Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Using the Lens Cap Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Detaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptrePush in the viewfinder completely ¥ a picture displays on Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitor Basic posture Shooting from a high angle Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a low angle Card Camera mode Card Playback mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeTape Camera mode Tape Playback mode Camcorder modes Easy Camera Full Auto ModeRecording on Tape Zooming To turn the power offRemaining in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes Basic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording To resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To turn on the backlight Remaining Recording Time Display Auto FocusMacro Shots Basic Operations Camera Recording Available modes All modes Basic Operations Adjusting the Phones Volume Using Earphones Commercially AvailableDecrease Increase To stop playback Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to wTape Playback Watching the playback in the viewfinder Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Open the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVTV or VCR Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation button QK. RE Turn S T ART Using the Menu ScreensFeatures To turn off the menu screen Setting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom only To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLC Gain-up Useful Features Camera RecordingUseful Features BLC / G a I N Fade In and Fade Out UsingTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out only Quick Return A R C H Still Recording on Tape To cancel the still imageEdit Search Press the Record Start/ Stop button Digital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionSelect Òoffó in above. The z indicator will disappear SO N Wide Mode on Wide ModeTo return to normal screen Power Save Mode To cancel the power save mode Normal self recording Self RecordingBegin recording Grip ¥ Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode AP E SP E E D LP Audio Recording To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelecting the 16-bit Mode Windbreak To cancel WindbreakUseful Operating Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedActivating Remo T E Selecting the Date Time Recording Display T E D I S P . DA T E Playback Useful Features PlaybackPicture Effect Types Press m to begin rotate playback To cancel rotate playbackRotate Playback Press the centre of the Operation button in above Copying an Image from Tape to Card ¥ The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied¥ To cancel the still picture, press m again Press the Photo button to copy the image to the card Press m to begin stretch playback To cancel stretch playbackStretch Playback ¥ Playback will stop after turning on stretch playback MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual Focus Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Available modes Tape Camera, Card Camera Advanced Features Camera Recording Adjusting White BalanceSelecting Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode see To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Locking Manual Iris To return to Auto Iris modePress j in above to display Auto To return to Auto Gain mode Manual Gain Recommended Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Situation Recommended Shutter speed Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Tips on Manual SettingsTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Scene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingE NE Menu D U S K To cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects ME Code on Using the Time Code0 1 0 2 0 2 OU T To stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Recording VCR Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackTo Record to Video Equip- ment UD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Microphone for Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing modeAudio 2 No audio Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Press the Photo button fully to begin recording Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording ¥ The picture from the lens now displays Picture quality Approx. number Setting Images RE C Mode E C OnomySelecting the Picture Quality Selecting the time-lag Recording with the Self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording SEL F T Imer 1 0 SE C Press the Photo button to start the self-timer To cancel the countdownTo cancel the self-timer Recording ¥ The menu screen displays when formatting finishes Formatting a Card L E no Setting the File Numbering MethodCamera Features Digital Still Press j, k, l or m on the Opera Card PlaybackAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display Tion button to move the selection Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to finish the setting To cancel the protection settingDelete Protection Deleting Stored Images Digital Still Camera Features Playback¥ The Delete indicator appears Deleting One Stored Image Deleting All Stored Images ¥ The Delete ALL? indicator appearsYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation About Dpof Press the Menu button to finish the settingPrint Order Assigning Print Order to an Image Assigning Print Order to All Images To cancel the print order for an imageTo cancel the print order for all images Press l or m to select YES, then About Print Image Match- ing L Direct PrintTurn on the printer Transferring Data on Card to Computer System Requirements ¥ The example screen shown is for Windows XP ¥ Computer will recognize the camcorder automatically Digital Still Camera Features Disconnecting the USB cable Transferring the data on Card to Computer DVC00001.JPG Still DVC00002.JPG Slide Show Playback To stop slide show playback Adjusting the Backlight Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture ACK L I GH T BR I GH T E P To cancel the setting, select noTurning off the Confirmation Sound To turn on the confirmation sound Appendix Demonstration ModeCancelling Watching Hints for Better Shooting Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteUseful Information Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidental erasure Copyright ProtectionAbout a tape recorded with high- definition camcorder SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\ Removable Storage Care Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Use AC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Appendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution TroubleshootingMode Playback mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Xii Card mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution POWER/CHARGE General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZ Menu screens Tape Camera modeOn-screen Display Index Menu button Mode screens DISPLAY/MODE Operation button Card Camera modeSET button Operation Button Index White balance Self timer Shutter speed83-87 Self recordingPage Sharp Corporation Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper