Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.

Media Selection switch

Basic Operations

Camcorder modes

 

Power switch

Tape Camera mode

Tape Playback mode

For recording motion and still images on

For playing back or editing motion and still

a tape.

images recorded on a tape.

1

Set the Media

1

Set the Media Selection

 

Selection switch to V.

 

switch to V.

2

Hold down the Lock

2

Hold down the Lock

 

button and set the

 

button and set the

 

Power switch to v.

 

Power switch to w.

 

Lock button

 

Lock button

Card Camera mode

Card Playback mode

For recording still images on a card.

For playing back still images recorded on

 

 

a card.

1

Set the Media Selection

1

Set the Media Selection

 

switch to u.

 

switch to u.

2

Hold down the Lock

2

Hold down the Lock

 

button and set the

 

button and set the

 

Power switch to v.

 

Power switch to w.

 

Lock button

 

Lock button

Notes:

To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or card.

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Sharp VL-Z500E operation manual Selecting the Camcorder Mode, Camcorder modes, Tape Camera mode Tape Playback mode