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- Page 1 CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-Z5S VL-Z3S MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 3 Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vi. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT inside. Refer servicing to qualified EXPOSE THIS dealer or service centre.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Supplied Accessories ..................v Optional Accessory .................... v Precautions ......................vi 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 ..... - Page 5 Control Buttons ............. 31 Useful Features Using the Mode Screens ........31 Using the Menu Screens ........32 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom ........33 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ......34 Gain-up ..............35 Fade in and Fade out ..........36 Quick Return ............
- Page 6 Contents Playback Advanced Features Using the Time Code ..........59 Audio Dubbing Feature ......... 60 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..... 62 Editing ..............63 Recording from an External Source ...... 64 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) ....66 Using the Camcorder as a Converter ....
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Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Battery pack Audio/video/S-video BT-L226 AC adapter Power cord cable CR2025 type CR1216 type lithium battery lithium battery Remote control for remote control for camcorder Lens cap 8 MB SD Memory Card CD-ROM USB cable The accessories with * mark are not supplied with VL-Z3 (only supplied with VL-Z5). -
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions • • Always respect prohibitions or restric- Before recording an important scene, tions on the use of electronic equipment please perform the recording test, then on commercial flights or in other sensi- playback to check if the scene was re- tive areas. -
Page 9: Dew Formation
Dew Formation For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in • What is “dew formation”? a plastic bag. When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. •... -
Page 10: Dirty Video Heads
If the video heads become clogged, the • After about 20 seconds, video head v indicator appears on the screen. Contact cleaning automatically finishes, and the nearest SHARP service centre or your “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays. dealer for further advice. Remove the cleaning tape. -
Page 11: Operation References
Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front view Operation button (p. 31) Zoom lens DISPLAY button (p. 31) Stereo microphone LCD LAMP button (p. 24) - Page 12 Operation References Left view USB terminal (p. 83) Earphones jack (VL-Z5 only) (p. 29) LCD monitor (p. 19) DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9) AV terminal (pp. 30, 63, 64, 68) Terminal cover (pp. 29, 30, 63, 64, 66, 68, 83) DV terminal (pp.
- Page 13 Right view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Window cleaning cover PHOTO button Telephoto control (p. 23)/ (p. 95) (pp. 38, 51, 70) VOLume control (p. 28) Viewfinder (pp. 17, 18) Media Selection switch (V Tape mode/u Card STANDBY indicator mode selection (p.
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Page 14: Warning Indicators
L AMP L AMP close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged... - Page 15 Displayed for Description of warning 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 11). MEMORY CARD The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. MEMORY CARD Delete unnecessary images (see page 78) or replace the card with...
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Page 16: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Attaching and Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the “m” mark facing Removing the Battery out. Pack Attaching Power switch “m” mark Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. - Page 17 Slide the battery release in the pack while pressing the release. direction of the arrow. • Use only SHARP model BT-L226 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion.
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Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack
• See pages 94 and 95 for more information on POWER/CHARGE (RED) using the battery pack. indicator • Charge only SHARP model BT-L226 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. • When attaching the supplied audio/video/S- video cable or USB cable, remove the DC plug, open the terminal cover and connect it. -
Page 19: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Powering the Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Camcorder from an POWER/CHARGE (RED) AC Outlet indicator You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. Note: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and DC IN jack should not be used as a power supply for... -
Page 20: Inserting And Removing A Cassette
Preparation Inserting and Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door Removing a Cassette by pressing its centre until it clicks into place. Inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide and hold the cassette compartment door release as you open the cassette compart- ment door. -
Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Card
Inserting and Removing Removing a Card Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (1). Then pull the card straight out (2) as shown below. You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied with VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commer- cially available) for storing still images. -
Page 22: Installing The Lithium Batteries
Preparation Installing the Lithium Insert the smaller lithium battery into the compartment with the H side of Batteries the battery facing out. Installing the Memory Battery CR 1216 type The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is lithium battery used to store the memory of the date and time settings. - Page 23 Installing the Battery to Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery Remote Control (VL-Z5 only) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. For The CR 2025 type lithium battery camcorder, replace only with same or supplied with VL-Z5 is used to power the equivalent type CR1216, for remote remote control unit.
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Page 24: Setting The Date And Time
Preparation Setting the Date and Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation Time button. Available modes: O T H E RS 2 T I ME C OD E O F F Tape Camera, Card Camera T C O U T O F F 1 2 H 2 4 H... -
Page 25: Using The Lens Cap
Using the Lens Cap Press m or l to select “30” (minute), then press the centre of the Operation button. Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below. SE T T I NG 6 2 0 0 4 •... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Hand Strap
Preparation Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand Strap Rotate the grip 135° forward or 90° downward so that you can record images easily from high or low angle (see page 20). Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip strap (2). Grip strap 135°... -
Page 27: Detaching The Lens Hood
Detaching the Lens Using the Viewfinder Hood You can record the subject using the electronic viewfinder. You can also watch Before using a commercially available playback through the viewfinder. conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below. Viewfinder Power switch Pull out the viewfinder completely. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Dioptre
Preparation Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptre Adjust the dioptre according to your Push in the viewfinder completely. eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear. Pull out the viewfinder completely. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v. -
Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen Monitor facing out for watching playback on the monitor. You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording. -
Page 30: Tips On Recording Positions
Preparation Tips on Recording Positions To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hands to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Put your right hand through the hand strap, and place your left hand under the camcorder for support. -
Page 31: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Camera Recording Selecting the Camcorder Mode Media Selection switch 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. -
Page 32: Easy Camera Recording On Tape In Full Auto Mode
Basic Operations Camera Recording Press the Start/Stop button to begin Easy Camera recording. Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode R E C Available mode: Tape Camera • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through 20 to prepare your camcorder for recording. -
Page 33: Zooming
Zooming To pause recording Press the Start/Stop button again. Record- Available modes: ing pauses, and the camcorder enters Tape Camera, Card Camera Recording Standby mode. Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physi- P A U S E cally changing your position. -
Page 34: Power Standby Mode
Basic Operations Camera Recording Power Standby Mode • The camcorder will turn off automatically in 5 minutes after setting Power Standby mode if it remains in Recording Standby mode after Available mode: canceling Power Standby mode. Tape Camera — When Power Standby mode, for example, is cancelled after 3 minutes, the Power Standby mode allows you to prevent camcorder will turn off if recording is not... -
Page 35: Auto Focus
Auto Focus Macro Shots Available modes: Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus This camcorder lets you shoot close-up mode, which is designed to focus on most images of small objects such as flowers and types of subjects. -
Page 36: Remaining Recording Time Display
Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Remaining Battery Time Display Power Display Available mode: Available modes: Tape Camera All modes When the camcorder is recording in Tape When using the camcorder with the battery Camera mode, an on-screen indicator pack as the power source, the remaining displays the approximate remaining tape battery power indicator is displayed. -
Page 37: Playback
Basic Operations Playback Tape Playback Note: • If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape Playback mode, the “g” mark appears and Available mode: the camcorder enters Recording Standby Tape Playback mode. If you do not intend to record, press l to turn the “g”... -
Page 38: Volume Control
Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Video Search Available mode: Available mode: Tape Playback Tape Playback When the camcorder is in Tape Playback The video search function makes it easy to mode, push the Volume control to the L or search for a desired scene on the tape. + side to increase (1) or decrease (2) the Searching for a Scene Near volume. -
Page 39: Using Earphones (Commercially Available, Vl-Z5 Only)
Using Earphones Adjusting the Phones (Commercially Volume (VL-Z5 only) Available, VL-Z5 only) Available mode: Tape Camera Available modes: Tape Playback, Tape Camera You can adjust the phones volume if sound through the earphones is difficult to hear. You can monitor the sound via stereo earphones (commercially available) during Set the Media Selection switch to V, playback or recording. -
Page 40: Watching Playback On A Tv
Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback Note: • Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and on a TV other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur Available modes: if any of the above is left on while Tape Playback, Card Playback making a connection. -
Page 41: Useful Features
Useful Features Using the Mode Screens Control Buttons Operation button In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation Media Selection switch button. Set to the desired camcorder mode by using the Media Selection switch and the Power switch (see page 21). -
Page 42: Using The Menu Screens
Useful Features Using the Menu Screens Press l or m to select the desired menu screen (T), then press the centre of the Operation button. Use the menu screens to adjust the various Example camcorder settings. S E T T I N G 1 Operation button Q K . -
Page 43: Camera Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”, then press the centre of the Zoom Operation button. Available mode: S E T T I N G 1 Q K . R E T U RN Tape Camera OF F DG T L... -
Page 44: Backlight Compensation (Blc)
Useful Features Camera Recording Press the DISPLAY button to turn off Backlight the mode screen. Compensation (BLC) • “x” appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that the backlight compensation is now Available modes: working. Tape Camera, Card Camera When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. -
Page 45: Gain-Up
To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Available modes: Notes: Tape Camera, Card Camera • You may experience some picture noise in Gain-up mode, which increases when the When you are recording in a dark or poorly e appears. -
Page 46: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Press the DISPLAY button until on- screen indicators appear. Available mode: Press the Start/Stop button to begin Tape Camera recording. • The picture turns white, and the The fade function allows you to gradually image and sound fade in. -
Page 47: Quick Return
Quick Return Press l or m to select “START”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: • “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape Tape Camera begins fast forwarding or rewinding If while playing back your tape you want to to the end of the last recorded scene. -
Page 48: Edit Search
Useful Features Camera Recording Edit Search Still Recording on Tape Available mode: Tape Camera Available mode: Tape Camera The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Tape Camera mode You can record continuous still images of to Tape Playback mode, for the point on the subjects. -
Page 49: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)
Digital Image Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Stabilization (DIS) • The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned Available mode: Tape Camera DIS indicator The digital image stabilization (DIS) function T A P E allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying... -
Page 50: Self Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Set the Media Selection switch to V or u. Normal self recording Set the Power switch to v. • The subject is displayed in the Available modes: viewfinder, and a mirror image of the Tape Camera, Card Camera subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. -
Page 51: Self Recording With Reversed Grip
Self recording with reversed Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then grip rotate it 180° vertically (2). Available mode: Tape Camera 90˚ Rotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that you can record yourself while holding the grip. -
Page 52: Wide Screen (16:9)
Useful Features Camera Recording Wide Screen (16:9) Press l or m to select “16:9”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Tape Camera S E T T I N G 2 D I S 1 6 9 O F F The wide screen function lets you record A UD I O MOD E... -
Page 53: Recording In Lp (Long Play Recording) Mode
Recording in LP (Long Press l or m to select “LP”, then press the centre of the Operation Play Recording) Mode button. T AP E SP E E D Available mode: Tape Camera Press the DISPLAY button to turn off This camcorder allows you to record in LP the menu screen. -
Page 54: Windbreak
Useful Features Camera Recording Windbreak To cancel Windbreak Select “OFF” in step 6 above. Available mode: Tape Camera Note: • Keep the windbreak function off during normal recording. If left on, the recorded The windbreak function allows you to audio may sound somewhat muffled when reduce annoying noise from strong winds played back. -
Page 55: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
Selecting the 16-bit Press l or m to select “16bit”, then press the centre of the Operation Audio Recording button. Mode AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit Available mode: Press the DISPLAY button to turn off Tape Camera the menu screen. •... -
Page 56: Using The Remote Control (Only Supplied With Vl-Z5)
REMOT E • The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA) is not supplied with VL-Z3. Contact the nearest Press the DISPLAY button to turn off SHARP service center or your dealer for the menu screen. purchasing as specified part. -
Page 57: Tape Playback Functions With The Remote Control (Only Supplied With Vl-Z5)
Tape Playback Slow Functions with the The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion. Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) During Tape Playback, press the SLOW button (f). Available mode: Then, select the tape direction using Tape Playback the advance/reverse buttons (j or You can use the following playback... -
Page 58: Selecting The Date And Time Of Recording Display
Useful Features Playback Press the DISPLAY button until the Selecting the Date date (or date and time) appears. and Time of Recording Display . 2 6 . Available modes: P L A Y S T O P R EW All modes Notes: Follow the procedure below to select the •... -
Page 59: Picture Effect Playback
Picture Effect Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Notes: These picture effects let you play back • Video images in Picture Effect Playback images with a more dramatic effect. -
Page 60: Rotate Playback
Useful Features Playback Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate Playback Press the centre of the Operation button Available mode: in step 7 above. Tape Playback Notes: This function allows you to play back • When executing Rotate Playback during Tape images rotated 180°. Playback, playback will stop. -
Page 61: Copying An Image From Tape To Card
Copying an Image Press the PHOTO button to copy the image to the card. from Tape to Card • The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied. Available mode: Tape Playback AUDIO You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card. -
Page 62: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Operation button Power Zoom control Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. -
Page 63: Returning To Auto Focus
Returning to Auto Displaying the Manual Focus Setting Screen Available modes: Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto You can manually adjust these settings as Focus mode with the operation below. shown below in the manual setting screen. -
Page 64: White Balance Lock
Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock Aim the lens at a white object. White paper or white cloth Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly. -
Page 65: Manual Iris
Manual Iris Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera F U L L A U T O The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode, WH I T E B A L . I R I S A U T O which automatically selects the optimal... -
Page 66: Manual Gain
Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Gain Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera F U L L A U T O When recording in a dark or poorly WH I T E B A L . -
Page 67: Setting The Camcorder To Full Auto Mode
Setting the Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation Camcorder to Full button. Auto Mode F U L L A U T O E X E C U T E Available modes: WH I T E B A L . A U T O Tape Camera, Card Camera I R I S... -
Page 68: Scene Menu (Program Ae)
Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu • The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. (Program AE) In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until Available modes: the mode screen appears. Tape Camera, Card Camera Press l or m on the Operation You can set the camcorder to a shooting button to select “SCENE MENU”,... -
Page 69: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the on- Available modes: screen indicators are turned on. Tape Camera, Tape Playback The time code shows the hour, minute and AUDIO 2 second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. -
Page 70: Audio Dubbing Feature
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Audio Recording Feature In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording Available mode: The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. Tape Playback Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: No audio You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the 16-bit audio recording original audio and video recordings. -
Page 71: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub addi- Play back the Mini DV cassette tional scenes recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start Press the DISPLAY button to turn off audio dubbing. -
Page 72: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Press l or m to select V, then press the centre of the Operation Playback Mode button. Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, Available mode: Tape Playback then press the centre of the Operation button. -
Page 73: Editing
Editing • See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover. • If your VCR has only one audio input jack, Available mode: use the white plug for the audio connection Tape Playback on the VCR. • If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you Video editing lets you refine your videos by do not need to connect the yellow video plug. -
Page 74: Recording From An External Source
Advanced Features Playback Recording from an Notes: • See page 2 for how to open the terminal External Source cover. • If the source equipment has only one audio output jack, use the white plug for the audio Available mode: connection on the source equipment. -
Page 75: To Record From An External Source
To Record from an External Notes: • To pause recording, press m. Press m again Source to resume recording. • To operate by remote control, perform steps 1 In Tape Playback mode, press the to 7 above, and press the TAPE REC START/ DISPLAY button until the mode STOP button, then press the PAUSE/STILL screen appears. -
Page 76: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
Advanced Features Playback To Record to Video Equip- Editing with the DV ment Terminal (IEEE1394) See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on Available mode: page 63, using the video equipment as the Tape Playback recording source. Note: This camcorder can be used as a digital •... - Page 77 To Record from Video Equip- Notes: • Make sure that the video equipment from ment which you are recording can output dubbing signals via the DV terminal. Set the camcorder to Tape Playback • If the video equipment is not set to playback mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.
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Page 78: Using The Camcorder As A Converter
Advanced Features Playback Using the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and make sure that playback is as a Converter stopped. Press the DISPLAY button until the Available mode: Tape Playback mode screen appears. Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by You can use this camcorder to convert from using the Operation button (see page analog signal (e.g. - Page 79 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Press the Play button on the analog equipment • Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture is being properly received. Press the Record button on the digital equipment.
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Page 80: Digital Still Camera Features
Digital Still Camera Features Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Card Recording Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Available mode: Press the PHOTO button half-way Card Camera down to focus on the subject. •... -
Page 81: Selecting The Picture Quality
Selecting the Picture Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page Quality 32). Press l or m to select Y, then Available mode: Card Camera press the centre of the Operation button. The picture quality of still images recorded Press l or m to select “REC on the card depends on the picture quality MODE”, then press the centre of the... -
Page 82: Recording With The Self-Timer
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Press the PHOTO button to start the self-timer. Self-timer • The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down. Available mode: Card Camera Self-timer operating indicator The self-timer function allows you to record images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. -
Page 83: Formatting A Card
Formatting a Card Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Card Camera O T H E RS 2 F ORMA T E X E C U T E 1 2 H 2 4 H R E T UR N Before using a commercially available card S E T T I NG... -
Page 84: Setting The File Numbering Method
Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Setting the File Press l or m to select “SERIAL” or “RESET”, then press the centre of the Numbering Method Operation button. F I L E NO. RE S E T Available mode: Card Camera Press the DISPLAY button to turn off The camcorder automatically assigns file the menu screen. -
Page 85: Card Playback
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Card Playback Note: • Holding down j or k increases the speed of motion of the selection frame. Available mode: Card Playback Press the centre of the Operation button. You can play back and view still images •... -
Page 86: Playback Zoom With The Remote Control (Only Supplied With Vl-Z5)
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Playback Zoom with During Card Playback, press the ZOOM T button to zoom in. the Remote Control Playback zoom indicator (Only supplied with VL-Z5) Available mode: Card Playback The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote control. -
Page 87: Delete Protection
Delete Protection Press the centre of the Operation button to set delete protection. • The R indicator appears. Available mode: Delete protection indicator Card Playback You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. In Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode P RO T E C T screen appears. -
Page 88: Deleting Stored Images
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deleted. Images Available mode: Card Playback Deleting One Stored Image D E L E T E You can delete unwanted images to free up P A G E NORMA L memory of a card for new images. -
Page 89: Deleting All Stored Images
Deleting All Stored Images Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the centre of the Operation You can delete all stored images on a card button. in one operation. • To cancel the setting, select “NO”. Notes: Press the DISPLAY button to finish •... -
Page 90: Print Order
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print Order Press l or m to select “PRI. SELECT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: • The PRINT indicator appears. Card Playback The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card. - Page 91 To cancel the print order for an image Note: • A warning indicator appears when the Select the image for cancelling out of print order is set to more than 999 print order in step 6 above, then press images. To turn off the warning indicator, press the Operation button.
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Page 92: Transferring Data On Card To Computer
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Transferring Data on Card to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer still images to a computer. System Requirements • Operating systems — Microsoft Windowsb XP Home Edition/Professional — Microsoft Windowsb 2000 Professional —... - Page 93 Click the “USB driver” button. • Welcome screen appears. Click the “Next” button. • Information screen appears Click the “Next” button. • Installation begins. Confirm the message on the screen, and then click the “Finish” button to complete the installation. Note: •...
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Page 94: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Digital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File Disconnecting the USB Names cable Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows Me/2000/XP PC and find a new drive called “Removable Disk (F:)” (or other drive letter, depending Close Explorer or any open applica- on your PC configuration). -
Page 95: Slide Show Playback
Slide Show Playback Press l or m to select S, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Card Playback Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”, then press the centre of the You can automatically play back consecu- Operation button. -
Page 96: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Picture/Backlight Press j or k to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press the Adjustments centre of the Operation button. Available modes: – LCD BR I GHT All modes Darker Brighter If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the –... -
Page 97: Turning Off The Confirmation Sound
Adjusting the Backlight Turning off the Confirmation Sound Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Available modes: Press l or m on the Operation All modes button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,... -
Page 98: Selecting The Language For The Information Display
Appendix Selecting the Press l or m to select the desired language, then press the centre of Language for the the Operation button. Information Display DEUT SCH SPR ACHE Available modes: Press the DISPLAY button to turn off Tape Camera, Card Camera the menu screen. -
Page 99: Setting The Camcorder To Factory Presettings
Setting the Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the centre of the Operation Camcorder to button. Factory Presettings • To cancel the setting, select “NO”. Press the DISPLAY button to turn off Available modes: the menu screen. All modes Note: You can set the camcorder to the factory... -
Page 100: Demonstration Mode
Appendix Demonstration Mode Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera DEMO MODE You can watch a brief demonstration of the Set the Power switch to OFF, then special camcorder features in Demo mode. -
Page 101: Useful Information
Useful Information • Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and tilting (vertical movement) should be done slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of Hints for Better Shooting a scene or the height of a building, and to make scenes easy to watch during •... -
Page 102: Mini Dv Cassette
Appendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidental erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Erasure protect tab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with To record over a previously recorded tape, the i mark. - Page 103 • An SD Memory Card has more advanced Note: features than a MultiMediaCard, including • Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable cryptographic security for copyrighted for data that is lost through improper data and a selectable mechanical write- handling of the storage media.
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Page 104: Battery Pack
(see page 7). Note: • Use only SHARP BT-L226 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder. - Page 105 Closing the viewfinder with fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. the window cleaning cover opened may Contact the nearest SHARP service centre cause malfunction. or your dealer for further advice.
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Page 106: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Appendix Using Your Camcorder Abroad Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country. When you are abroad, check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV. AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory) The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC. -
Page 107: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source is not properly con- Connect power source properly nected. (pp. 6, 9). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. - Page 108 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No image appears Video input channel on TV or TV Select video input channel or TV on connected TV channel is not selected properly. channel properly (p. 30). screen. Audio/video/S-video cable is not Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly connected.
- Page 109 Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cancel the protection setting (p. Cannot delete image Image is delete-protected. on card. 77). Contact your dealer for advise. Cannot format card. —— Warm up battery pack, for example Battery pack is easily Using camcorder in extremely cold in your pocket, just before using it.
- Page 110 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Remote control does REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF”. Set REMOTE menu item to “ON” not function. (p. 46). Remote control battery has run Replace remote control battery with down. new one (p. 13). Remote control used beyond oper- Use remote control within operating ating range.
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Page 111: Specifications
Specifications Camcorder Signal System: PAL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: ⁄... -
Page 112: On-Screen Display Index
Appendix On-screen Display Index Tape Camera mode p. 26 p. 39 p. 37 S E T T I N G 1 Q K . R E T U RN p. 33 DG T L Z O OM p. 43 p. 57 T A P E S P E E D R E T URN p. - Page 113 Tape Playback mode p. 26 AUDIO 2 p. 62 P L A Y S T O P R EW P L A Y B A C K S E T p. 50 R O T A T E P B p.
- Page 114 Appendix Card Camera mode p. 26 / 9 8 1 NORMA L p. 70 p. 71 p. 57 A U T O A U T O A U T O S E T T I N G 1 p. 74 F I L E N O .
- Page 115 Card Playback mode - 0 1 0 NORMA L p. 75 p. 75 P A G E NORMA L S E L E C T I MG S E L E C T I MG F U L L F U L L MULT I MULT I S E L E C T I MG...
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- Page 118 SHARP CORPORATION Impresso no Japão Printed in Japan TINSLA064WJZZ 03P03-JKG...