Sharp VL-Z500S - User Manual

Sharp VL-Z500S

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – ENGLISH; OPERATION MANUAL; WARNING; Trademarks; *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual
  • Page 4 – ii; Operation References; Selecting the Language; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape in; Playback; Contents
  • Page 5 – iii; Useful Features; Tape Playback Functions with the Remote; Advanced Features
  • Page 6 – iv; Appendix
  • Page 7 – Power cord
  • Page 8 – vi; Precautions; Do not aim the lens at the sun.; You can use your camcorder at 0°C to
  • Page 9 – vii; Dew Formation; What is “dew formation”?
  • Page 10 – viii; Dirty Video Heads; Press; Causes of video head clogging
  • Page 11 – Part Names; Front view; Zoom lens
  • Page 12 – Left view; Dioptre adjustment dial (; * When attaching a tripod; Terminal cover
  • Page 13 – Right view
  • Page 14 – Warning Indicators; Displayed for the; pages 6 and
  • Page 15 – Displayed for
  • Page 16 – Preparation; Preparation; Attaching; ” mark facing
  • Page 17 – Removing; Take the battery pack out.
  • Page 18 – indicator lights up red.; Battery; DC plug
  • Page 19 – or; indicator lights up green.
  • Page 20 – Inserting; • After confirmation sound, the; Cassette compartment door release
  • Page 21 – Open the card slot cover.; indicator flashes during record-
  • Page 22 – Installing the Memor y Battery; side of
  • Page 23 – side; Danger of explosion if
  • Page 24 – Setting; • The language selection screen appears.; Changing; • The language selection screen; L A N G U A G E; S P R A C H E
  • Page 25 – • The internal clock now starts; Example; S E T T I N G; RETURN; S E T T I NG
  • Page 26 – Using the Lens Cap
  • Page 27 – Open the hand strap flap (; Using the Grip
  • Page 28 – Using the Viewfinder; Pull out the viewfinder completely.
  • Page 29 – Closing the viewfinder; Push in the viewfinder completely.; Adjusting the dioptre
  • Page 30 – • The LCD monitor rotates 270°; • A picture displays on; Closing the LCD monitor; When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt
  • Page 31 – Holding the camcorder
  • Page 32 – Basic Operations; Camcorder modes; Tape Playback mode; For recording still images on a card.; Tape Camera mode
  • Page 33 – • Before you start recording, perform the; R E C
  • Page 34 – To pause recording; Zooming; Zooming in
  • Page 35 – Power Standby Mode; To turn on the backlight
  • Page 36 – Auto Focus; T H E
  • Page 37 – B A T T E R Y I S
  • Page 38 – D I S; O N
  • Page 39 – To stop playback; To turn the power off
  • Page 40 – Video Search; • The playback picture fast forwards; Still; During Tape Playback, press; Volume Control
  • Page 41 – About the S-video socket; • When connecting to a TV via a VCR,; TV or VCR
  • Page 42 – Mode screen; Control Buttons; Operation button; Using the Mode Screens; • Steps 2 to 4 show how to change the; To turn off the mode screen; DISPLAY/MODE SET button
  • Page 43 – Using the Menu Screens; To turn off the menu screen; S T A R T; DG T L Z OOM
  • Page 44 – To use optical zoom only; Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
  • Page 45 – Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
  • Page 46 – To cancel the gain-up function
  • Page 47 – Types; Turn off the LED video light.; L E D L I G H T
  • Page 48 – Fade In and Fade Out; • The picture turns white, and the; To cancel Fade mode; To use Fade Out only; Using
  • Page 49 – Quick Return; • “SEARCH” flashes, and the tape; S E A R C H
  • Page 50 – Edit Search
  • Page 51 – • The DIS indicator only appears when; To cancel DIS function; Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The
  • Page 52 – Wide Mode; W I D E MODE; • The picture is displayed with the top; To return to normal screen
  • Page 53 – Power Save Mode; P O W E R S A V E
  • Page 54 – Self Recording; Normal self recording; rotate it 180° vertically (; • The subject is displayed in the
  • Page 56 – To return to SP mode; L P
  • Page 57 – • The 16-bit audio recording mode; A UD I O MOD E
  • Page 58 – Windbreak; To cancel Windbreak
  • Page 59 – Activating; Operating; R EMO T E
  • Page 60 – Slow; Frame Advance; Press the; • Each time you press the; Reverse Playback
  • Page 61 – D A T E
  • Page 62 – To cancel picture effect playback; The picture is displayed in; B W
  • Page 63 – Rotate Playback; • Rotate playback indicator appears.; To cancel rotate playback
  • Page 64 – • A still picture of the image appears.; • The
  • Page 65 – Stretch Playback; • Playback will stop after turning on; • The picture displays with black; To cancel stretch playback
  • Page 66 – Manual Focus; : To focus on a closer subject
  • Page 67 – • The FOCUS setting returns to Auto
  • Page 68 – Selecting
  • Page 69 – Locking; Aim the lens at a white object.; To return to Full Auto mode
  • Page 70 – Manual Iris; Subject is too bright against background.; • The number shown is the selected; To return to Auto Iris mode
  • Page 71 – Manual Gain; Example of use; Faithfully recording a dark scene; To return to Auto Gain mode
  • Page 72 – • In Tape Camera mode, you can; Situation
  • Page 73 – • Fast shutter speeds can be used with
  • Page 74 – To cancel the scene setting; D U S K
  • Page 75 – To cancel the digital picture effect; To record in sepia colour similar
  • Page 76 – Using the Time Code; Display format; T C; • The time code appears when the on-; ON; To turn off the time code
  • Page 77 – Editing; To stop editing
  • Page 78 – Recording
  • Page 79 – • “S-VIDEO” appears on the screen
  • Page 81 – • Check the camcorder screen to see if; To stop recording; Cutting Unwanted Sequences
  • Page 82 – • Check the monitor on the digital
  • Page 83 – Audio 1; A UD I O; • The selected audio playback mode
  • Page 84 – Microphone for Audio Dubbing; Audio Recording; In normal recording mode; The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.; 6-bit audio recording; 2-bit audio recording; The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.; 6-bit audio recording
  • Page 85 – Audio Dubbing; • The audio dubbing screen appears.; To pause audio dubbing; To cancel audio dubbing
  • Page 86 – Digital Still Camera Features; Set the Media Selection switch to; indicator is flashing in
  • Page 87 – images; Records images with; R E C MOD E; • The selected picture quality indicator
  • Page 88 – SE L F T IMER; Selecting the time-lag
  • Page 89 – To cancel the countdown; Press the PHOTO button in step 4.; To cancel the self-timer; Select the desired time lag.; • The self-timer operating indicator
  • Page 90 – Formatting a Card; • To cancel formatting, press
  • Page 91 – Defines file numbers by; R E S E T
  • Page 92 – • The images recorded on the card are; • Each time you press
  • Page 93 – Delete Protection; • The PROTECT indicator appears.
  • Page 94 – Deleting One Stored Image; • The DELETE indicator appears.
  • Page 95 – Deleting All Stored Images
  • Page 96 – Print Order; About DPOF; • The PRINT indicator appears.
  • Page 97 – To cancel the print order for an image
  • Page 98 – Direct Print; PRINT Image Matching
  • Page 99 – Transferring Data on Card to Computer; System Requirements; trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
  • Page 100 – Installing the USB Driver; Turn on the computer.; Click the “USB Driver” button.; • Welcome screen appears.; • Information screen appears. Read information.; Click the “Next” button.; • Installation begins.
  • Page 101 – Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.; • Computer will recognize the camcorder automatically.
  • Page 102 – Opening the PDF Manual; Select “Print“ in the “File” menu.; Using the PDF Manual; Click the “Open Readme file” button in the Setup screen.
  • Page 103 – Transferring data; • PixLab Media Browser will start up.; Caution on transferring data; Close PixLab Media Browser.; • See Windows Help for the procedure
  • Page 105 – Slide Show Playback; • Beginning from the image selected in; To stop slide show playback
  • Page 106 – L C D B R I GH T; Adjusting the Picture; • The viewfinder turns on if you; B A C K L I G H T; NO RMAL; Adjusting the Backlight; For use indoors or under; B A C K L I GH T
  • Page 107 – To turn on the confirmation sound; Select “ON” in step 4 above.; D E F A U L T
  • Page 108 – Demonstration Mode; Watching; • The demonstration begins.; Cancelling
  • Page 109 – Useful Information; Hints for Better Shooting
  • Page 110 – Copyright Protection
  • Page 111 – SD; card or Memory Stick; • An SD Memory Card has more advanced; Removable Storage Care
  • Page 112 – Battery Pack; Charging
  • Page 113 – AC Adapter; Extending battery pack life
  • Page 114 – Television Signal Standards
  • Page 115 – Troubleshooting
  • Page 119 – Specifications; Camcorder
  • Page 120 – On-screen Display Index
  • Page 122 – Card Camera mode
  • Page 123 – Card Playback mode
  • Page 124 – Index
  • Page 126 – Note
  • Page 128 – PixLab Install Key; SHARP CORPORATION; LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
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Page 3 - ENGLISH; OPERATION MANUAL; WARNING; Trademarks; *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual

i ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, should be placed onthe apparatus. This equipment should be usedwith the recommended ACadapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent elec...

Page 4 - ii; Operation References; Selecting the Language; Camera Recording; Easy Camera Recording on Tape in; Playback; Contents

ii Part Names ............................................................. 1 Warning Indicators .................................................. 4 Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 6 Charging the Battery Pack .....................

Page 5 - iii; Useful Features; Tape Playback Functions with the Remote; Advanced Features

iii Useful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 32 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 32 Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 33 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .....................................

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