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Sharp VL-Z400H-T Contents, Operation References, Preparation, Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Models: VL-Z400H-T

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Contents
Supplied Accessories		ix
Optional Accessories		ix
Precautions		x
Operation References	Part Names	1
	Warning Indicators	4
Preparation	Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	6
	Charging the Battery Pack	8
	Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	9
	Inserting and Removing a Cassette	10
	Inserting and Removing a Card	11
	Installing the Lithium Batteries	12
	Setting the Date and Time	14
	Using the Lens Cap	16
	Adjusting the Hand Strap	17
	Using the Grip	17
	Detaching the Lens Hood	18
	Using the Viewfinder	18
	Using the LCD Monitor	20
	Tips on Recording Positions	21
	Camera Recording
Basic Operations
	Selecting the Camcorder Mode	22
	Easy Camera Recording on Tape in
	Full Auto Mode	23
	Zooming	24
	Power Standby Mode	25
	Turning on/off the Backlight	25
	Auto Focus	26
	Macro Shots	26
	Remaining Recording Time Display	26
	Remaining Battery Power Display	27
	Information Display for Battery Usage	27
	Using Earphones (Commercially Available)	28
	Adjusting the Phones Volume	28
	Playback
	Tape Playback	29
	Volume Control	30
	Still	30
	Video Search	30
	Watching Playback on a TV	31

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Sharp VL-Z400H-T Contents, Operation References, Preparation, Inserting and Removing a Cassette, Setting the Date and Time

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER PixLab Install KeyMODEL 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 Setting the Date and Time ContentsInstalling the Lithium Batteries Using the Lens CapSetting the Digital Zoom Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedUsing the Time Code ContentsAdvanced Features Digital Still Camera Features AppendixSupplied Accessories Optional AccessoriesPrecautions When dew forms in your camcorder Dew FormationWhat is “dew formation”? How to prevent troubleUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available PrecautionsDirty Video Heads Causes of video head cloggingFront view Operation ReferencesPart Names Operation ReferencesOperation References Left viewOperation References Right view Operation Referencespp Warning Indicators Operation ReferencesF ORMA T Operation References¥ N indicates a flashing display PL E AS EAttaching Attaching and Removing the Battery PackPreparation Preparation2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow Removing1 Make sure that the Power switch is 3 Take the battery pack outCharging the Battery Pack PreparationPreparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationPreparation Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting RemovingInserting About the write-protect switchInserting and Removing a Card RemovingRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery PreparationInstalling the Battery to Remote Control Not supplied Notes on the Use of the Lithium BatteryPreparation 0 0 Setting the Date and TimeSE T T I NG 2. 6 . 2 0 0Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 10 30 02 . 6 . 2 0 0 1 2 H 2 4 HPreparation Using the Lens CapPreparation Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown belowAdjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripPreparation 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Preparation¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder Preparation¥ Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor PreparationBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleSelecting the Camcorder Mode Basic OperationsCamera Recording Camcorder modesFull Auto Mode Easy CameraRecording on Tape in 4 Press the Record Start/Stop button toBasic Operations Camera Recording To turn the power offZooming To pause recordingTo resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off the Backlight To turn on the backlightRemaining Recording Time Display Auto FocusMacro Shots Basic Operations Camera Recordingfor Battery Usage Remaining BatteryPower Display Information DisplayD I S Using Earphones Commercially AvailableAdjusting the Phones Volume Basic Operations Camera RecordingTo stop playback PlaybackTape Playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderStill Volume ControlVideo Search Basic Operations PlaybackWatching Playback on a TV About the S-video socketBasic Operations Control Buttons Useful FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Operation buttonQK. RE TURN S T ART Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Z OOM To turn off the menu screenCamera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomUseful Features DG T L Z OOM 4To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / G A I N FeaturesBLC / G A I N Useful Features Camera RecordingGain-up Useful FeaturesTo use Fade Out only UsingFade In and Fade Out To cancel Fade modeUseful Features Quick ReturnUseful Features Camera Recording S E A R C HTo cancel the still image Edit SearchStill Recording on Tape Useful FeaturesUseful Features Camera Recording Digital Image Stabilization DISD I SO N Useful FeaturesUseful Features Wide ModeWIDE MODE ON To return to normal screenUseful Features Camera Recording Power Save ModeP OWE R S A V E 5 M I N To cancel the power save modeSelf Recording Normal self recordingUseful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Self recording with reversedgrip 4 Set the Media Selection switch to 5 Set the Power switch toNotes on the use of LP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeT AP E SP E E D LP Useful FeaturesMode Selecting the 16-bitAudio Recording 1 6 bitTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakW I ND FeaturesOperating Using the Remote Control Not SuppliedActivating REMO T ESelecting the Date and Time of Recording Display D A T E D I S P . DA T EUseful Features Playback Useful Features PlaybackPicture Effect TypesTo cancel rotate playback Rotate PlaybackROTA T E P B E X ECUT E Useful FeaturesCopying an Image from Tape to Card Useful Features PlaybackUseful Features Useful Features Stretch PlaybackTo cancel stretch playback 3 Press m to begin stretch playbackAdvanced Features Advanced FeaturesManual Focus Camera RecordingDisplaying the Manual Setting ScreenReturning to Auto FocusSelecting Adjusting White BalanceAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in “Selecting” on the previous page LockingAdvanced Features 2 Aim the lens at a white objectAdvanced Features Manual IrisAdvanced Features Camera Recording To return to Auto Iris modeExample of use Manual GainAdvanced Features To return to Auto Gain modeAdvanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Advanced FeaturesTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Tips on Manual SettingsSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu Program AES C E NE MENU D U S K Advanced FeaturesTypes Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the digital picture effect P I C. E F F E C TB WDisplay format Using the Time CodeT C 0 1 0 2 0 2 T I ME CODE ONAdvanced Features EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences PreparationTo Record to Video Equip- ment Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced FeaturesSelecting the Audio Playback Mode A UD I OAdvanced Features FeatureAdvanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingIf you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- tional scenes Advanced FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera FeaturesCard Recording Camera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features Selecting the Picture QualityRE C MODE E C ONOMY TypesSelecting the time-lag Recording with the Self-timerDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording SEL F T IMER 1 0 SE CTo cancel the self-timer RecordingTo cancel the countdown Digital Still Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Formatting a CardF ORMAT Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Features Setting the File Numbering MethodF I L E NO TypesDigital Still Camera Features Card PlaybackAvailable Operations during Full-screen Display PlaybackTo cancel the protection setting Delete ProtectionDigital Still Camera Features Deleting One Stored Image Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackDeleting Stored Images Digital Still Camera FeaturesDeleting All Stored Images ¥ The DELETE ALL? indicator appearsYou can delete all stored images on a card in one operation Assigning Print Order to an Image Print OrderAbout DPOF Digital Still Camera Features PlaybackAssigning Print Order to All Images To cancel the print order for an imageTo cancel the print order for all images Digital Still Camera Features Playback Direct PrintAbout PRINT Image Match- ing L Digital Still Camera FeaturesDigital Still Camera Features Transferring Data on Card to ComputerSystem Requirements Trademarks¥ The Setup screen will display automatically Digital Still Camera Features Playback Installing the USB DriverDigital Still Camera Features ¥ The example screen shown is for Windows XPSet the Media Selection switch to u Camera FeaturesOpening the PDF Manual Digital Still Camera Features Playback Using the PDF ManualInstalling Adobe Reader Printing the PDF ManualConnecting the camcorder to the computer Disconnecting the USB cableTransferring the data on Card to Computer Digital Still Camera FeaturesDVC00001.JPG Still Digital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File NamesDigital Still Camera Features DVC00002.JPGDigital Still Camera Features Slide Show PlaybackSL I D E SHOWE XE CUT E To stop slide show playbackAdjusting the Backlight Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture AppendixB E E P Setting the Camcorder to Factory PresettingsTurning off the Confirmation Sound To cancel the setting, select “NO”Appendix CancellingDemonstration Mode WatchingMini DV Cassette Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Copyright ProtectionAppendix About a tape recorded with high- definition camcorderPrecautions SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\Removable Storage Care CleaningAppendix Battery PackAppendix ChargingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp CleaningAC Adapter Extending battery pack lifeTelevision Signal Standards Appendix Using Your Camcorder AbroadAC Adapter Supplied Accessory AppendixSuggested solution TroubleshootingSymptom Possible causeAppendix SymptomSuggested solution AppendixAppendix SymptomSuggested solution Card mode GeneralAppendix SymptomSuggested solution AppendixAppendix SpecificationsCamcorder AC Adapter UADP-A053WJZZTape Camera mode On-screen Display IndexAppendix AppendixMode screens Tape Playback modeMenu screens AppendixMenu screens AppendixCard Camera mode AppendixMode screens Card Playback modeMenu screens AppendixIndex AppendixPage Page SHARP CORPORATION Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE