VL-Z3S - Camcorder SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VL-Z3S SHARP

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vi. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING

OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source CAUTION To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. Important: Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country. Power supply: This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz) function. NOTE performance of your camcorder. The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 thin-film transistors”, giving you fine picture detail Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the “Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks + Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd

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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 37 Edit Search 38 Still Recording on Tape 38 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 39 Self Recording 40 Wide Screen (16:9) 42 Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode …43 Windbreak 44 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode 45 Playback Using the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) 46 Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) 47 Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display 48 Picture Effect Playback 49 Rotate Playback 50 Copying an Image from Tape to Card 51 Camera Recordin! Advanced Features Marta Tonus g 5 Returning to Auto Focus 53 Displaying the Manual Setting Screen 53 White Balance Lock 54 Manual lris 55 Manual Gain 56 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 57 Scene Menu (Program AE) 58

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 (IEEE 1394) 66 Using the Camcorder as a Converter 68 iital St Camera Recording Pigier st Camera Card Recording 70 Selecting the Picture Quality 7 Recording with the Self-timer 72 Formatting a Card 73 Setting the File Numbering Method 74 Playback Card Playback 75 Playback Zoom with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) 76 Delete Protection 77 Deleting Stored Images 78 Print Order 80 Transterring Data on Card to Computer 82 Installing the USB Driver 82 Slide Show Playback 85 i Picture/Backlight Adjustments 86 Appendix Turing off the Confirmation Sound 87 Selecting the Language for the Information Display 88 Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presetiings … 89 Demonstration Mode 90 Useful Information 91 Specifications 701 On-soreen Display Index 102 Note: + Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting" carefully. (See pages 97- @ iv 100.)

Supplied Accessories Battery pack Audioivideo/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). Optional Accessory Standard-life battery pack BT-L226

Precautions + Before recording an important scene, please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was re- corded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page When the camcorder is not in use, re- member to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source. + Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor. Be particularly careful when re- cording outside Avoid magnetic sources. Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect re- corded images. + Using the camcorder near a broad- casting station or other powerful trans- mission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration. Avoid shocks and dropping. Do not drop or otherwise sub- ject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will gener- ate noise in the recorded image

+ Avoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment. The heat from in- candescent lights = may deform the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction. @ vi + Always respect prohibition or restric- tions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensi- tive areas. + Be aware of the temperature and humid- ity. You can use your camcorder at 0°C to +40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative hu- midity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near Strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and cir- cuitry. + Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with ex- cessive smoke, steam or moisture. Such environments can cause malfunc- tions or cause mil- deu to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a well-ventilated loca- tion. + Some small, portable tri- à pods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to sup- port your camcorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod.

+ When using your camcorder in a cold environment, the LCD monitor screen of- ten appears less bright immediately af- ter the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).

Dew Formation + Wha When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation + When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape When dew forms, recording and playback may not function properly. Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances: is “dew formation"? When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place. When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly. When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room or car. When placing the camcorder in the direct path of air AQ 2e blowing from an air S: = condlitioner. When placing the = camcorder in a Dénr humid room. ô + How to prevent trouble. When using the camcorder in a place where dew is likely to form, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimatise to the surroundinggs for about one hour. For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag Plastic bag @ Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder. © Remove the bag when the air tem- perature inside it reaches the tempera- ture of the room. + “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word *DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automati- cally turn off in approximately 10 seconds @If*DEW" flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open. and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimatise to the surrounding temperature. @ To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that "DEW" has disappeared @ Do not insert a cassette while "DEW is flashing: this may result in damage to the tape @Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dewr warning feature engages.

Precautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- cially Available) When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating Available mode: particles), Tape Playback Striped noise Mosaic noise You can clean the video head with a commercially available cleaning tape: Notes: + Excessive use of the cleaning tape may cause damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the + mosaic-like noise appears on the cleaning tape carefully before using it playback picture. (see illustrations above) + The fast fonward and rewind functions cannot playback pictures do not move be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder. + during playback, the whole screen + Ifthe video heads again become clogged becomes blue: with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, Causes of video head clogging stop using that cassette immediately. + High-temperature and high-humidity À insert a cleaning tape into the ‘environment camcorder. + A lot of dust in the air + Damaged tape 2 Setthe camcorder to Tape Playback + Worn tape mode. + Long-time use + The video head cleaning screen + Dew formation appears. 3 Press À on the Operation button to begin video head cleaning. + “NOW CLEANING" flashes during cleaning = CLEANING ANVUL477 — NOW CLEANING — PHRÉTANAN ASTART_vSTOP I the video heads become clogged, the « Alter about 20 seconds. video head @ indicator appears on the screen. Contact cleaning automatically finishes, and fe nearest SHARF service centre or your “EJECT THE CASSETTE." displays 4 Remove the cleaning tape. To cancel cleaning, press V

Operation References For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front view saausisjay uone1adg Operation button (p. 31) Zoom lens DISPLAY button (p.31) Stereo microphone LCD LAMP button (p. 24) 1©@©

Operation References USB terminal (p. 83) Earphones jack (VLZ5 only) (p.29) Operation References LCD monitor (p.19) Terminal cover (pp. 29, 30, 63, 64, 66, 68,83) Dy Dioptre Tripod socket* *When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder. Card slot cover (p. 11) @ 2

| DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9) AV terminal (pp. 30, 63, 64, 68) terminal (pp. 66, 68) Lithium battery cover (p. 12) adjustment dial (p. 18)

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, | Media Selection switch (Ea Tape mode/C Card STANDBY indicator & Z mode selection (p. #Q) 2 switch) (p.21 la - ) (p.21) oucacHARE 7 STANDBY button (RED) indicator —— { (p.24) (pp. 8, 9, 22) À l Speaker DC IN jack cover (pp. 8,9) ET Start/Stop button (p.22) Power switch (1 Camera ui strap (p.16) Recording mode/E) Playback mode select switch) (p. 21) Cassette holder (p. 10) Cassette compartment door release (p. 10) Cassette compartment door (p. 10) seaueisjey uoneredo

Operation References Warning Indicators Operation References Displayed for the first 3 seconds Displayed after 3 seconds If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. ion of warning INSERT 4 There is no video cassette in the camoorder. A CASSETTE. LI Insert a cassette (see page 10) EJECT THE EJECT THE The video cassette is defective and should be CASSETTE. CASSETTE. | removed (sce page 10) CASSETTE NOT The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, RECORDABLE. °° ['preventing recording (see page 92) THE TAPE The tape is about to end. Prepare a new ENDS SOON. cassette CHANGE THE The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a CASSETTE. new cassette (see page 10) BATTERY IS The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with TOO LOW. a fully charged battery pack (see pages 6, 7) Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a DE few hours for the dewr to dry away (see page vif DEW DEN About 10 second after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. ra The video heads are clogged and should be o @ cleaned (see page vii) The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is LAMP LAMP 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 uss DO cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power source (see pages 6-9, 84) @ 4

Displayed for 5 seconds Description of warning

MEMORY CARD The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 11). MEMORY CARD FULL The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images Delete unnecessary images (see page 78) or replace the card with a new one (see page 11)

MEMORY CARD The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize saausisjay uone1adg MEMORY CARD ERROR The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 73) FORMAT MEMORY CARD The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 73)° MEMORY CARD PROTECTED The card is write-protected (see page 11) DATA PROTECTED You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting (see page 77). MEMORY CARD The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the PHOTO BUTTON READ ERROR | card to use it with this camcorder (see page 73) CANNOT The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or STORE DATA | data on the card. Replace the card (see page 11) PLEASE USE The camcorder cannot record with the Start/Stop button in Card Recording mode. Press the PHOTO button (see page 70) max DES The print order cannot be set to more than 999 images. You cannot record any image with à file number bigger than 999- MAX LMUM 9999. Set FILE NO. menu item to RESET” (see page 74), then FILE NUMBER | format the card (see page 73)° or replace the card with a new one (see page 11)

• Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images. Be sure to backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card! indicates a flashing display.

Preparation 3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the * A ” mark facing out. Attaching Preparation E À Make sure thatthe Power SE LUN switch is set to OFF. Ÿ À) 4 Push the battery pack in the direction = of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

Removing À Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF, then open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body. 2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow. Notes: + BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY-

BACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable. + Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you wi not use the camcorder for a long period of time. + Make sure that the battery pack is firmly attached during operation. I it is not, the battery pack may come off or camcorder operation may fail because of the poor contact pressure + To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. + Use only SHARP model BT-L226 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion + Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camoorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged! uoneedaig 7©@

Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover. Preparation DC IN jack cover 3 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

4 insert the DC plug into the DC IN @ 8 jack of the camcorder. + The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator DC plug + The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off when the battery is charged 4 Remove the DC plug from the DC IN jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet. Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in Tape modes Max. continuous Max. Battery |Charging | recording time | continuous time layback time us uco | ac |hnecn closed | open 81226] 120 | 120 | 106 105 + The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes. Notes: + Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high. + The battery pack and AC adapter become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction. + Using the zoom (see page 23) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consump- tion. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time led above. he charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient tempera- ture and the condition of the battery pack. + See pages 94 and 95 for more information on using the battery pack. + 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.

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 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 should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover. DC IN jack cover 3 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. To power outlet

BACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable. + Disconnect the AC adapter from the camoorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time: uoneedaig 9 @

Preparation Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting À Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide and hold the cassette compartiment door release as you open the cassette compart- ment door. + After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release Preparation E 2 Insert a commercially available Mini DV cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Erasure protect tab 3 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. + The cassette holder retracts automatically. 40 ‘PUSH mark 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing its centre until it clicks into place. Removing Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette. Notes: + Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting, + Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder. + Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it + Do not tit the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. lt may damage the tape. + Remove the cassette if you will not use the camoorder for a long period of time: + If you do not correc!ly close the cassette holder in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. + Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compariment door. + lfthe battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. + You can only use Mini DV cassettes. Large DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the "DA" mark + See page 92 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camoorder.

Inserting and Removing a Card You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied with VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commer- cially available) for storing still images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the card slot cover. Card slot cover 3 Insert a card into the slot as shown below, and push it in fully. Write-protect switch Ciipped corner 4 Close the card slot cover securely. Removing Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (D). Then pull the card straight out (@) as shown below. Notes: + You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard (see page 93). + The card supplied with VL-Z5 is preformatted for immediate use. + See page 93 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camcorder. + Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the card (21 indicator flashes during record- ing). This may delete the recorded image or damage the card. + You cannot insert or remove the card when using a tripod. About the write-protect switch SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch When the switch is set to the locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/delete data or format the card Back view LE DEA Unlocked position Locked position uoneedaig 11©@

Preparation Preparation Installing the Lithium 5 insert te smaller lithium battery into Batteries the compartiment with the + side of the battery facing out. Installing the Memory Battery @ The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. CR 1216 type lithium battery 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle 6 Close the lithium battery cover firmly to the camcorder body. until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow, then take the Removing the Memory battery pack out. Battery Perform steps 1 to 4 above, then lift out the battery by using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen. 4 Pull out the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow. @ 12

Installing the Battery to Remote Control (VL-Z5 only) The CR 2025 type lithium battery supplied with VL-Z5 is used to power the remote control unit. À Hold the remote control facing down, and pull out the battery holder while pressing the tab toward the centre. 2 Insert the larger lithium battery into the battery holder with the + side of the battery facing the @ side of the holder. ©- + side, CR 2025 type lithium battery 3 Insert the battery holder back into position. Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. For camcorder, replace only with same or equivalent type CR1216, for remote control unit, replace only with same or equivalent type CR2025, both recom- mended by the equipment manufac- turer.

IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH

POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT

RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR

DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. + Do not short-ciruit, recharge, disassemble or heat the lithium battery. + Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartiment clean, and then insert a new battery. + The lithium batteries will last about one year under normal usage uoneedaig 13@

Preparation Preparation Setting the Date and Time Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2004 (2. 6. 2004) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30) Operation button Power switch DISPLAY button Note: + Before performing the steps below, make sure that the CR1216 type lithium battery has been installed (see page 12) + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. À Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 1. Lock button 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY ns PETER AUS 3 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

10 Press À or y to select “30” (minute), then press the centre of the Operation button. SETTING 2. 6.2004 10:30:00 + The internal clock now starts operating with the seconds display. 11 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + lfthe date and time have been set, the SETTING 1 screen (8) appears in step 4 Select *SETTING® in the OTHERS 2 screen (82) using the Operation button Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode À After performing step 10 above, press vor À to select “12H/24H", then press the centre of the Operation button

2 Press v or À to select“12H", then press the centre of the Operation button 12H/24H 12H 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Notes: + The date and time, once set, are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen + The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap as shown below. When attaching or removing the lens cap grasp the indents on both sides of the cap. Indents When recording, remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener so that the cap will not get in the way. Fastener Note: + Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder. uoneedaig 15 @

Preparation Adijusting the Hand Using the Grip Strap Rotate the grip 135° forward or 90° downward so that you can record images À Open the hand strap flap (D) and grip ay from high or low angle (see page 20) strap (2). Preparation Hand strap flap 2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your right hand through the hand strap, and put your thumb close to the Start/Stop button and your middle finger on the Power Zoom control. Then, pull the grip strap tight until i fits snugly. Note: + The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is 3 Sealthe Velcro® fasteners ofthe grip attached strap and the hand strap flap. @ 16

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 vieufinder conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below. Viewinder uoneedaig Note: À Pull out the viewfinder completely. + You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or lens cap to a conversion lens. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to I or

Lock button (Continued on the next page) 47

Preparation Preparation Closing the viewfinder Push in the viewfnder completely. Notes: + Do not use excessive force when moving the viewtinder. + Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. + The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewlinder and on the monitor (see page 40). + You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 31 for use of the Operation button) + Be sure to close the viewfinder after use. @ 18 Adjusting the dioptre Adijust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear. À Pull out the viewfinder completely. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 0. 3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewtinder are clearly visible. Dioptre adjustment dial Note: + For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 95

Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording, Power switch LCD monitor À Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allow easy viewing of the on- screen picture. + The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically. Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until the monitor is completely opened. + You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to I or + A picture displays on the LCD monitor. Lock button Note: + Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is opened. Use the viewfnder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save the battery power. Closing the LCD monitor Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it into the camcorder into place. Notes: + Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor. + When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it; otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged. + Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD monitor. + Do not place the camcorder with the LCD monitor screen facing down. + Close the LCD monitor completely with the screen facing in when not in use. + Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged. uoneedaig 19 @

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 Basic posture Preparation

Place the viewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye Place your elbows nm against your sides gaance jour weight on both legs Note: Shooting from a high angle Turn the LCD —#7" monitor so that the screen faces downward. Shooting from a low angle Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward. + Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording, lt will cause noise on the audio track @ 20

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 _fK operation. Camcorder modes Media Selection switch Tape Camera mode For recording motion and still images on a tape 1 Setthe Media _ Selection switch to ca. © (EE 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to A. Lock button Tape Playback mode For playing back or editing motion and still images recorded on a tape. 1 Setthe Media Selection switchto E3. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to &]. Lock button suonesadQ a1seg Card Camera mode For recording still images on a card 1 Setihe Media Selection switch to C3. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to A. Lock button Card Playback mode For playing back still images recorded on a card

1 Setthe Media Selection switch to D. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to &]. Lock button Notes: + To turn the power of, 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! 21 @

Basic Operations @ 22 Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Available mode: Tape Camera + Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through 20 to prepare your camorder for recording. Media Selection switch Power switch Start/Stop button À Remove the lens cap. 2 Setthe Media Selection switch to

3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 0. The picture from the lens now displays and the POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green. + The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode), POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator = x = Lock button Note: + IF*AUTO" is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57) 4 Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording.

Note: + Before recording an important scene, please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was recorded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page viii). Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in Tape Camera mode Max. continuous Actual recordingtime | _ recording time Battery Pak Lion [ion | cn | un closed | open | closed | open BrL226 | 120 | 106 60 55 Note: + Using the zoom (see page 23) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequentiy will increase power consump- tion. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

To pause recording Press the Start/Stop button again. Record- ing pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Æ. PAUSE

To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button Note: + lfthe camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes in Tape Camera mode, the power will automati- cally turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To resume recording, set the Power switch to OFF and then back to 1. (The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Zooming Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physi- cally changing your position When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10X Zooming in (when you want to centre attention on the subject) ooming out (When you want to include the surroundings) Zooming in Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (D) Zooming out Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view ((2).

Power Zoom control Zoom range indicator + The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting + The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control Notes: + The camcorder is unable to focus when 2ooming in on subjects within 1.5 m. + See page 33 for how to use the digital zoom. 23 @

Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Power Standby Mode Available mode: Tape Camera Power Standby mode allows you to prevent accidental recording by locking all operations except cancelling the mode STANDBY button Hold down the STANDBY button for more than 2 seconds when you pause record- ing in Tape Camera mode. + The screen turns off and the STANDBY indicator lights up. sranosv

STANDBY indicator To resume operation Press the STANDBY button again to return to the Recording Standby mode. + Ittakes about 2 seconds to be able to start recording. Notes: + Power Standby will cancel and the STANDBY indicator will turn off in these situations below — When the camcorder remains in Power Standby mode more than 5 minutes — When the camcorder is set to Card Camera, Tape Playback or Card Playback mode — When removing the battery pack — When removing a cassette @ 24 + The camcorder wi turn off automatically in 5 minutes after setting Power Standby mode if it remains in Recording Standby mode after canceling Power Standby mode. — When Power Standby mode, for example, is cancelled after 3 minutes, the camcorder will turn off if recording is not started within 2 minutes. Turning on/off the Backlight Available modes: Al modes You can see the on-screen display outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting even when the backlight turns off. Also, this function is useful when watching playback on a TV. LCD LAMP button Hold down the LCD LAMP button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the backlight. + “BACKLIGHT OFF wil flash for two seconds, then # appears on the LCD screen. To turn on the backlight Press the LCD LAMP button. Note: + The BACKLIGHT OFF mode will cancel when you close the LCD monitor.

Auto Focus Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene. Notes: + Ifno subject is in the centre of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on + Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 52. In these situations, use the manual focus function. + The camcorder may not be able to focus correctiy if the subject is closer than approximately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again. + lfthe lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctiy. Macro Shots Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately

1.5 m of the camcorder, do not zoom in on

it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle. Note: + When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient ilumination. suonesadQ a1seg E 25 @

Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Available mode: Tape Camera When the camcorder is recording in Tape Camera mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. — Remaining recording time indicator Notes: + The remaining recording time indicator appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after pressing the Star/Stop button to begin recording. + The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies slightiy depending on the length of the tape used. (This function is based on the DVM60 tape standard.) When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Prepare a new cassette. Approx: remaining Warning indicator > THE TAPE ENDS SOON. 4 Less than 1 min CARE io. CHANGE THE CASSETTE. | The tape has reached 4 the end. TAPE END @ 26 Remaining Battery Power Display Available mode: Al modes When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, the remaining battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator appears. Replace the battery pack = femaing C& °° battery power Da no indicator BATTERY 1S T00 LOW. Warning indicator Notes: + The remaining battery power indicator appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication. + The remaining battery power indicator may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to Gore + In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner. + Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power.

Basic Operations DEVLET Tape Playback Note: pellaybac + If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape Playback mode, the “I” mark appears and Available mode: the camcorder enters Recording Standby ape Playbacl mode. If you do not intend to record, press Y to turn the “ni” mark off, then press A to The LCD monitor screen functions as a begin playback. This will ensure your handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to previous recording is not erased (see pages be connected, allowing instant on-screen 64-67) playback with the sound through the built-in Speaker. Media Selection To Stop playback Press V

Power switch 5 Operation button To turn the power off « Set the Power switch to OFF without 3

1 Setthe Media Selection : _ Pressing ve Lock Duo switch to ©. Note: + The tape automatically rewinds when playback reaches the end of the tape. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to ŒJ. Watching the playback in Lock button the viewfinder 3 Press < (or c-) on the Operation You can also watch the playback in the button to rewind (or fast forward) the Viewinder by closing the LCD monitor with tape to the desired point. the screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder.

4 Press À to begin playback. 27 @

Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback Volume Control Available mode: Tape Playback When the camcorder is in Tape Playback mode, push the Volume control to the + or — side to increase (() or decrease (2) the volume: The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortiy afterwards. Volume control Decrease 4 Increase Available mode: Tape Playback The still function allows you to pause in Tape Playback mode During Tape Playback, press 4 on the Operation button.

To return to normal playback, press À again. Notes: + The sound is off in Still mode + To protect the tape, the camcorder automati- cally returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes. @ 28 Video Search Available mode: Tape Playback The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position À During Tape Playback, press ©> (or <) on the Operation button. < The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses) 2 When you find the scene, press À to return to normal playback. Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion À During fast forward (or rewind) in Tape Playback mode, press and hold & (or <) on the Operation button. < The fast forward (or rewind) picture displays 2 Ifthe scene is still rather far from the current tape position, release the Operation button to normal fast forward (or rewind). 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the scene. 4 Press A to begin normal playback. Notes: + The sound is off during search + You may experience picture noise during search. This is not a malfunction.

Using Earphones (Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only) Available modes: Tape Playback, Tape Camera You can monitor the sound via stereo earphones (commercially available) during playback or recording. Stereo earphones with a 3.5 mm diameter plug can be used with this camcorder. Connect the plug of stereo earphones to the earphones jack on the camcorder as shown below. Earphones jack (VL-Z5 only) | E À

Notes: + Before connecting stereo earphones, turn the camcorder volume down to the lowest setting, + The built-in speaker automatically turns off when stereo earphones are connected to the earphones jack Adjusting the Phones Volume (VL-Z5 only) Available mode: Tape Camera You can adjust the phones volume if sound through the earphones is difficult to hear.

Note: PHONES VOL does not appear with VL-Z3. Press V or A to select ‘PHONES VOL", then press the centre of the Operation button. suoge1ad0 a1seg E Press < or t> to adjust to the desired volume level, then press the centre of the Operation button. Decrease > Increase Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 29 @

Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback onaTV Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. À Open the terminal cover on the camcorder (see page 2). Terminal cover — Basic Operations 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/Wvideo/S- video cable, as shown. TV or VCR Black: To S-video input socket Yellow: To video input jack Wnite: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack — AudioWvideo/S-video cable (supplied) terminal mi The arrow shows the signal flow. @) 30 Note: + Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are tumed off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the above is left on while making a connection 3 Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.) + When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.) 4 Setthe Power switch on the camcorder to &), and begin playback (see page 27). Notes: + If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0083TAZZ) 21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0088TAZZ) [= Audio r Audio L + If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR. + If your TV or VCR has an S-Video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug + Close the terminal cover after use. Video About the S-video socket S-video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma (colour) and luminance brighness) components of video signals. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback

Power switch DISPLAY button Operation button Use the Operation button to select and set the desired setting à _o DISPLAY button Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes as shown below. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. = : &] Information display on auto 3 So = # ] Mode screen auto 9 Sama aSELEET e8ét ©] Information display off Using the Mode Screens In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button À Set to the desired camcorder mode by using the Media Selection switch and the Power switch (see page 21). + See pages 102 to 105 for the mode items you can select in each camcorder mode. + Steps 2 to 4 show how to change the SCENE MENU setting in Tape Camera mode 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY A TN Press Y or À on the Operation button to select the desired mode item (SCENE MENU), then press the centre of the Operation button. @ Eample

4 Press or À to select the desired mode setting (DUSK), then press the centre of the Operation button. Example To turn off the mode screen Press the DISPLAY button: Note: + ltems that are not selectable are greyed out. saimes |masN

Useful Features @ 32 Useful Features Using the Menu Screens Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings Operation button

Power switch DISPLAY button À Set to the desired camcorder mode by using the Media Selection switch and the Power switch (see page 21). + See pages 102 to 105 for the menu items you can select in each camcorder mode. + Steps 2 to 8 show how to change the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in Tape Camera mode 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31). 3 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select “EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. O) Example BLC/GAIN FAD| LED MMMPAIEXECUTE SCENE MENU Note: + The menu screen does not appear during recording. Media Selection switch à D), Ÿ ol 5 Press y or A to select the desired menu screen (#4), then press the centre of the Operation button. Example TAPE SPEED Et RETURN + You can press L>, instead of the centre of Operation button: 6 Press y or À to select the desired menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the centre of the Operation button. Example + You can press L>, instead of the centre of the Operation button. 7 Press or À to select the desired menu setting (40), then press the centre of the Operation button.

+ You can press <, instead of the centre of the Operation button. + To adjust another menu item, press V or A to select “RETURN” and press the centre of the Operation button, then perform steps 5 to 7. 8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: + Certain menu items are common to all camcorder modes. If the BEEP menu item, for example, is set to “OFF” in Tape Camera mode, it will be automatically set to “OFF” in other modes. + The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes. + liems that are not selectable are greyed out.

Useful Features Camera Recording 5 Press v or À to select‘DGTL ZOOM", then press the centre of the Operation button. Available mode: Tape Camera You can select three different zoom ranges: 1-10% (optical zoom), 10-40 X (digital zoom) or 10-500 * (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. 6 Press y or À to select “40” or “500”, then press the centre of the Operation Notes: button. + The digital zoom is in addition to the optical 200m giving a combined maximum zoom DGTL _Z00M range of 1-500 x + As the image is enlarged digitally, the 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off picture quality dec: the menu screen. digital zoom setting The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY a

Useful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation (BLC) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark i it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) function to improve the picture. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY a 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “BLC/GAIN", then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select‘ON EM”, Useful Features button. BLC/GAIN li @ 34 then press the centre of the Operation 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen + “PA appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that the backlight compensation is now working. To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Select “OFF” in step 3 above

Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Note: + At locations where lighting is adequate. “LIGHT” will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY 4 OFF MENU SCENE MENU 2 Press v or À onthe Operation button to select “BLC/GAIN", then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or A to select‘ON TXT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. BLC/GAIN A1] Rues 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. + "TXT" appears when on-screen indicators are turned on, indicating that the gain-up function is now working. To cancel the gain-up function Select “OFF” in step 3 above Notes: + You may experience some picture noise in Gain-up mode, which increases when the D? appears + When the TXT} indicator appears, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot + Fine brightness adjusiments are possible when using manual ris (see page 55). + The TXT indicator will disappear and Gain-up mode will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location Same} |mJaSN 35 @®

Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Available mode: Tape Camera The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery. Operation button Start/Stop button DISPLAY button Fade in Useful Features Fade out Using À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “FADE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press v or À to select‘ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. BLC/GAIN n “<s

@ 36 4 Press the DISPLAY button until on- screen indicators appear. 5 Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. < The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in.

CD 30min AUTO 6 Press the Star/Stop button at the point where you wish to stop recording. < The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode. Aura) | Ca 27m To cancel Fade mode Select “OFF” in step 3 above To use Fade Out only À During camera recording in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 in “Using”. 3 Press the Start/Stop button at the point where you wish to stop recording. Note: + Fade mode automatically cancels after Fade Out.

Quick Return Available mode: Tape Camera H while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function. À Setthe camcorder to Tape Camera mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 3 Press v or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or À to select #, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or A to select “OK. RETURN", then press the centre of the Operation button.

Êi TAPE SPEED RETURN 7 Press v or À to select“START”, then press the centre of the Operation button. + “SEARCH flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene ZSEARCH= CHERS + When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, “FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode 8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: + To cancel the quick return function while "SEARCH" is flashing, press the centre of Operation button twice: + Quick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if nothing has been recorded since loading Same} |mJaSN 37 @

Useful Features Camera Recording Edit Search Available mode: Tape Camera The edit search function lets you search. without switching from Tape Camera mode to Tape Playback mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. Operation button À Setthe camcorder to Tape Camera mode. 2 In Recording Standby mode, press and hold down < (reverse edit search) or © fonward edit search) on the Operation button. Useful Features 3 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Notes: + The sound is off during search. + Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 6.5 times the normal playback. + You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search. @ 38 Still Recording on Tape Available mode: Tape Camera You can record continuous still images of subjects. 1 Setthe camcorder to Tape Camera mode.

2 In Recording Standby mode, press the PHOTO button fully. + A still image of the subject is displayed 3 Press the Start/Stop button. + The still image ofthe subject will be recorded. To pause recording Press the Start/Stop button. To cancel the still image Press the PHOTO button fully. Notes: + Stil Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the PHOTO button fully. + The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Available mode: Tape Camera The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots. À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select ‘DIS’, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or À to select‘ON", then press the center of the Operation button. DIS (1 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. + The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. DIS indicator To cancel DIS function Select "OFF" in step 6 above. The & indicator will disappear. Notes: + The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking, + When image shaking does not occur (e.g when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off Same} |mJaSN 39 @

Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording 2 Setthe Media Selection switch to or CG. Normal self recording 3 Setthe Power switch to ©. Available modes: + The subject is displayed inthe in viewfinder, and a mirror image of the Tape Camera, Card Camera subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder. If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. The remote control (only supplied with VL-Z5) is useful for such occasions. 4 Begin recording. Notes: + Use the remote control (only supplied with VL-Z5) to begin/stop recording on tape. + You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camoorder to Tape Playback or Card Playback mode. À Pull out the viewfinder completely. Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (©), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2).

Self recording with reversed 3 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle grip to the camcorder body (:1)), and then rotate it 180° vertically ((2)). Available mode: Tape Camera Rotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that you can record yourself while holding the grip 4 Setthe Media Selection switch to Fa. )) 5 Setthe Power switch to O1. 6 Begin recording. Notes: + Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. + During self recording, the mode or menu screen cannot be displayed. + Allof the manual settings are set to AUTO and some other settings will set to OFF in self recording + You may experience image noise when using self recording + To operate self recording with reversed grip correctiy, make sure to tum the grip and the lens section so that the Start/Stop button and 1 Turnthe camcorder downward as shown below. 2 Rotate the lens section 90° vertically the tripod socket face upward, and the lens as shown below. faces toward you. The #2 indicator will appear. + Be sure that the LCD monitor rotation is exactly 180°, otherwise the image recorded will be rotated 180° upside-down. + In self recording with reversed grip in Card Camera mode, the still images will be recorded rotated 180° upside down. The %+ indicator will appear in this case. + The viewfinder does not work in self recording with reversed grip. Same} |mJaSN 41@

Useful Features Camera Recording Wide Screen (16:9) 5 Available mode: Tape Camera The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of

Wide screen Normal screen

À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY a Useful Features 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. @) 42 Press v or À to select “16:9”, then press the centre of the Operation Press V or A to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button + The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked. G6:9 il Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. To return to normal screen Select “OFF” in step 6 above

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode Available mode: Tape Camera This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approxi- mately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY 4

2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. S Press v or À to select EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select a, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or A to select‘ TAPE SPEED", then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press or A to select “LP”, then press the centre of the Operation button. TAPE SPEED |Rà 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. + The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on. = & LP Long play recording mode indicator To return to SP mode Select “SP” in step 6 above. Notes on the use of LP mode + To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode + Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases: When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode. When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer. When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function + Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Same} |mJaSN 43 ©

Useful Features Camera Recording Windbreak Available mode: Tape Camera The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31). 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. S Press v or À toselect“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select “WIND”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or À to select‘ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Useful Features 16:90 AUDIO MODE RETURN où @) 44 To cancel Windbreak Select “OFF” in step 6 above Note: + Keep the windbreak function off during normal recording. If left on, the recorded audio may sound somewhat muffled when played back

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode 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 À in Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31). 2 Press v or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press V or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or À to select “AUDIO MODE", then press the centre of the Operation button. RETURN 6 Press v or À to select “16bit", then press the centre of the Operation button AUDIO MODE jAI 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. + The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

16-bit audio recording mode indicator = n To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select “12bit” in step 6 above. Note: + When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 60) Same} |mJaSN 45 @

Useful Features DEVLET Using the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) Available modes: All modes Use the remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR Activating + The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode. 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Useful Features 4 Press v or À to select #1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or À to select “REMOTE”, then press the centre of the Operation 6 Press v or À to select‘ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. REMOTE 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Operating Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to operate.

SLOW button TAPE REC START/STOP button CARD REC button ZOOM (WT) buttons PAUSE/STILL button [_ STOP button PLAY button FF button REW button TIC (Time Code) button DATE button Shift buttons CARD PLAY/MULTI button VOLUME —/+ buttons Advance/reverse buttons Notes: + Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as this may prevent the remote control from operating proper, + Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. + The remote control (RRMCGA149WISA) is not supplied with VL-Z3. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for purchasing as specified part.

Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Only supplied with VL-Z5) Available mode: Tape Playback You can use the following playback functions with the remote control (only supplied with VL-Z5). (See page 46 for use of ine remote control.) SLOW button

GS) button éme me — Advance/rverse Cole © buttons Reverse Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back images in reverse During Tape Playback, pressthe 1e in button To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (>) Note: + The camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if i is left in reverse playback for more than 30 minutes. Slow The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion: During Tape Playback, press the SLOW button (»» ). Then, select the tape direction using the advance/reverse buttons (il or me) SLow To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (>) Note: + To protect the tape, the camcorder automati- cally returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes. Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. À During Tape Playback, press PSE the PAUSE/STILL button (11) to pause playback. 2 Press the > (or ai) Ai button. + Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward), To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (») Notes: + The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback + If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time + The reverse frame advance moves about 30 frames. Same} |mJaSN 47 @

Useful Features Playback Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display Available modes: Al modes Follow the procedure below to select the date, or bolh the date and time, of recording display on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback. + The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode. À Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to I or @). 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY à 8 Press y or A on the Operation button to select “DATE DISP”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Useful Features 4 Press v or 4 to select the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button

+ Each time you press V or 4, the setting changes as shown below:

@ 48 5 Press the DISPLAY button until the date (or date and time) appears.

APLAY vSTOP AREW »FF Notes: + The date (or date and time) appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. + Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape.) + In Tape Playback mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back + You can also press the DATE button on the remote control (only supplied with VL-Z5) to display the date (or date and time)

Picture Effect Playback Available modes: Tape Playback, Card Playback These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. Types B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-wihite SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating an unique artistic image. NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colours of the image are inverted

The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode During Tape Playback (or Card Playback), press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “PIC. EFFECT", then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press v or A to select the desired picture effect, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above + Video images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a personal computer. + You cannot use Picture Effect Playback with Slide Show Playback. Same} |mJaSN 49 @

Useful Features Useful Features Playback Rotate Playback Available mode: Tape Playback This function allows you to play back images rotated 180° À in Tape Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press or A to select E1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select“ROTATE PB", then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. + Rotate Playback indicator appears. AUDIOT+2 ROTATE PB, Rotate Playback indicator 7 Press À to begin Rotate Playback. The image is rotated 180° upside down. @ 50 To cancel Rotate Playback Press the centre of the Operation button in step 7 above. Notes: + When executing Rotate Playback during Tape Playback, playback will stop. Press 4 to begin Rotate Playback + Even if the camcorder is in Rotate Playback mode, the image output via a DV connection will display as normal playback. + The camcorder will stop and cancel Rotate Playback when the LCD monitor is closed + When you want to display the menu screen during Rotate Playback, press the centre of the Operation button. + In Rotate Playback mode, you cannot perform frame advance, slow, and picture effect playback or copying an image from tape to card

Copying an Image from Tape to Card Available mode: Tape Playback You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card. PHOTO button Operation button 1 Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder. 2 Setthe camcorder to Tape Playback mode, then begin tape playback. 3 Press À on the Operation button at the point where the desired image appears. + A still picture of the image appears.

Note: + To cancel the still picture, press À again 4 Press the PHOTO button to copy the image to the card. + The ©] indicator flashes red while the image is copied. Same} |mJaSN 51 @

Advanced Features 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 manual. Dr] À in Tape Camera or Card Camera Lack of contrast . Subject is 100 dark. RON eee 7 mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY button + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 2 Press v or A onthe Operation button to select “FOCUS”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Fast-moving subject Subject has horizontal | Subject is Being hat through a stipes. ir rue vindon 3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to 2 Fer) frame the subject as you desire. Ë 4 Press or À to focus on the È Lightretectsoffine nos atdleert din] subject. 5 Subject rap in re ae sue “2: 10 fGcus on a closer subject È EE ei a: To focus on a more distant subject È à 5 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. subject nas fine, repeatea | Subjects at diflrent distances + “MF appears when the on-screen paltern. ape ne centre ae some indicaiors are turned on. Alt ame ie. Manual focus indicator Fast-epsed shuiter being used under uorescent Note: high : ER + When “MF” is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing vor A , even if the focus setting screen is not displayed. @ 52

Returning to Auto Focus Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto Focus mode with the operation below. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À on the Operation button to select “AUTO FOCUS", then press the centre of the Operation button SCENE MANUAL FOCUS à

3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button + The FOCUS setting returns to Auto Focus mode. 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. Displaying the Manual Setting Screen Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen. + White Balance (see page 54) + Manual Iris (see page 55) + Manual Gain (see page 56) + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press v or À on the Operation button to select*MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button FADE MENU SCENE MENU MANUAL SET:

Notes: + Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not share manual settings. + ltems that are not selectable are greyed out S81n234 PSUEAPY 53 ©

Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock 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 À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select"MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53). 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select‘WHITE BAL! then press the centre of the Operation button.

@ 54 6 Aimthe lens at a white object. White paper or white cloth + Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white. 7 Press the centre of the Operation button to set the white balance lock. + “LOCK MODE” will change to “LOCK” after pressing the centre of the Operation button. + “LOCK” flashes during the locking procedure, and stops flashing after locking the white balance: Note: + If you move the camcorder while “LOCK is flashing, "LOCK" may not stop flashing. If this occurs, repeat step 7 8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto White Balance mode Press L> in step 5 above, then press the centre of the Operation button To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57) Note: + White Balance setting cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.

Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto lris mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual iris function to correct the iris value Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).

Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens. ubject is too bright against background. Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens. In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À on the Operation button to select"MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53). 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select “IRIS”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press v or À to select the desired iris value, then press the centre of the Operation button. + The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19 {least light) 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Iris mode Press L> in step 5 above, then press the centre of the Operation button To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57) S81n234 PSUEAPY Note: + Manual iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 55 @

Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera When recording in à dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter. Example of use Faithfully recording a dark scene + Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the light sensitivity) Background is too bright and subject is 100 dark (backlit subject) + Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity) À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select“MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53). 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", 4 Press v or A to select “GAIN”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select the desired gain value, then press the centre of the Operation button. + The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from OdB (lowest sensitivity) to +18dB (highest sensitivity). Note: If you select a large gain value, the image may appear grainy. 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Gain mode Press L> in step 5 above, then press the centre of the Operation button then press the centre of the Operation To return to Full Auto mode button. @ 56 Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57) Note: + Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set all manual settings, including white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to Full Auto mode in one operation À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select“MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53). 3 Press v or A to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Note: + You cannot select “FULL AUTO" when no manual settings are currently in use. S81n234 PSUEAPY 57 @

Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Program AE) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of the six scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation: r Types SPORT (*): When you want to record a fast-moving subject. DUSK (a): When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight SUNLIGHT (:#:): When background is very bright PARTY (7): When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle NIGHT LUMI (2): When you want to record fireworks or an illuminated object in the dark. SLOW SHUT. (2): When you want to record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly @ 58 + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. À in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “SCENE MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

FAD MEN 3 Press y or À to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the centre of the Operation button. + The selected scene setting displays on the mode screen SEEN DUSK 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. + The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on-screen indicators are turned on. Scene setting indicator To cancel the scene setting Select “OFF” in step 3 above Note: + Scene settings cannot be used when using any manual setting except focus. Also not selectable when \DXT/ displays.

Advanced Features DEVLET Using the Time Code Available modes: Tape Camera, Tape Playback The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number ( frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both Tape Playback and Tape Camera modes. Display format TC0:,00:10;:20

Frame number* Second Minute + Displayed during still or Hour frame advance playback + The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode. À During playback or camera recording in Tape mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select'MENU", then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 3 Press v or À to select #72, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press or À to select'TIME CODE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or À to select“ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. TIME CODE 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. + The time code appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

AUDIOH+2 Time code To turn off the time code Select “OFF” in step 5 above. Notes: + When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero {TC0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. + You can also press the T/C button on the remote control (only supplied with VL-ZS) to display the time code Displaying the time code on a TV during playback À In Tape Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select‘MENU", then “EXECUTE" by using the Operation button (see page 32). 3 Press y or À to select #72, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press Y or A to select‘ TC OUT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or À to select“ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. [TC OUT 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Same paaueapy 59 @

Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Available mode: Tape Playback You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original audio and video recordings. Microphone for Audio Dubbing You can use the buil-in stereo microphone to record narration. Buil-in stereo microphone Notes: + Audio dubbing does not function through the DV terminal + You cannot use audio dubbing with recordings made in LP mode + You cannot use the built-in stereo microphone for audio dubbing when the audiofvideo/S- video cable is connected @ 60 Audio Recording In normal recording mode 12-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1 Stereo (left and right) sound lo audio 16-bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels A eft sound : Right sound

In Audio Dubbing mode 12-bit audio recording The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2. Audio : Original stereo (left and right) 2: Dubbed stereo (left and right) sound 16-bit audio recording The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2 over the original right sound. Both dubbed and original sounds are mono. A riginal left sound : Dubbed sound

Note: + You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 45

Audio Dubbing À Play back the Mini DV cassette recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press 4 on the Operation button to pause playback. 3 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 4 Press or À to select “AUDIO DUB, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press y or A to select “EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. < The audio dubbing screen appears PIC-EFFECT a EUDILSTLSREXECUTE

= EG TC0:00:00 AUDIOT+2 nu AUDIO DUB ASTART YSTOP eCANCEL 6 Press A to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration. To pause audio dubbing Press Y. To resume audio dubbing, press à again To cancel audio dubbing Press the centre of the Operation button in step 5. The audio dubbing screen disap- pears. If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub ad tional scenes 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the audio dubbing screen. 2 Repeat steps 1 to 6 above. Notes: + Itis recommended that you use Audio Dubbing only with recordings made with this camoorder. Use of recordings made with other digital video equipment may result in poor audio quality. + Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original audio changes from 12-bit mode to 16-bit mode or vice versa. Press À to resume operation. + Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode or an unre- corded portion of the tape is encountered: + You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately (see age 62) + “AUDIO DUB" cannot be selected when the Mini DV cassette is recorded in LP mode. S81n234 PSUEAPY 61 @

Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Available mode: Tape Playback You can select any of the following audio playback modes. Audio 1+2 +_12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) + 16-bit recording in stereo (left and right channels) Audio 1 + 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 1 channel only) + 16-bit recording in mono (left channel only) Audio 2 + 12-bit recording in stereo (Audio 2 channel only) 16-bit recording in mono (right channel only) À Playback a Mini DV cassette with dubbed audio. 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 3 Select'MENU", then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 32). @ 62 4 Press v or À to select then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or À to select “AUDIO”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press y or À to select the desired audio playback mode, then press the centre of the Operation button. AUDIO __ 17 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. < The selected audio playback mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

AUDIO1+2 Audio playback mode indicator Note: + The audio playback mode indicator, “AUDIO”, displays in different colours depending on the recording mode (12- or 16- bit) used for the recording being played back. À white display indicates 12-bit recording mode, while a green indicates 16- bit

Editing Available mode: Tape Playback Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor. Preparation Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audiolvideo/S-video cable, as shown. Recording (VCR) Black: To S-video input socket Yellow: To video input jack Wnite: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack AudioWideo/S-video cable (supplied) Playback To AV terminal mn: The arrow shows the signal flow. Notes: + If your VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) 21-pin Euro-SCART on VCR RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0088TAZZ) [= Audio n Audio L Video + See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover + IE your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR + IE your VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug Cutting Unwanted Sequences À Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code reading at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 59). Then, rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep. 2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR. 3 Press À on the camcorder to begin playback, then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording. 4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut. 5 Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut. To stop editing Press on the camcorder and press the Stop button on the VCR. Notes: + Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slight off. + There may be picture noise during video search or still playback. This does not imply a defect in the camcorder. + The time code display will be recorded along with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu item is set to “ON”. Set to "OFF" before editing (see page 59) S81n234 PSUEAPY 63 @

Advanced Features Playback Recording from an External Source Available mode: Tape Playback You can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another source, such as a VCR or TV. Preparation Connect the camcorder to the source equipment with the supplied audio/video/S- video cable, as shown. Playback {VCR or TV) Yellow To video output jack Red: To audio output (R) jack f— AudioWideo/S-video cable (supplied) Recording To AV terminal Advanced Features mm: The arrow shows the signal flow. @ 64 Notes: + See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover. + Ifthe source equipment has only one audio output jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the source equipment. (The input audio will only be recorded on the left channel of the tape.) + Even if the source equipment has an S-video output socket, connect bath the yellow video plug and S-video plug. + If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use îhe RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ036 1CEZZ) 21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0361CEZZ) Audio R Audio L Toro 105 video output socket White: To audio output (L) jack

To Record from an External Source À in Tape Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select“MENU", then “EXECUTE" by using the Operation button (see page 82). 3 Press or A to select #72, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press ÿ or A to select “S-VIDEO IN”, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press ÿ or À to select “ON (for S- video connection) or “OFF” (for video connection), then press the centre of the Operation button. Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. + “S-VIDEO" appears on the screen during a pause or Recording Standby mode when you set the S- VIDEO IN menu item to “ON in step 5 above. Begin playback on the source equipment connected to the camcorder. + Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder, then press À to begin recording. Notes: + To pause recording, press A. Press 4 again to resume recording. «To operate by remote control, perform steps 1 to 7 above, and press the TAPE REC START/ STOP button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (1). + I*NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camoorder screen, check that the audio video/S-video cable is properly connected. + If a digital video recording with a copyright protection signal is used as the playback source, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED. appears on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is disabled S81n234 PSUEAPY 65 @

Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE 1394) Available mode: Tape Playback This camcorder can be used as a digital video editor. À DV cable transfers all dubbing signals including video and audio directly to the camcorder. Preparation Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commercially available DV cable. To DV terminal Video equipment with DV terminal (e.g. DV camcorder) 1—0V cable (commercially available) Advanced Features @ 66 To Record to Video Equip- ment See “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on page 63, using the video equipment as the recording source Note: + Make sure that the video equipment to which you are recording can input dubbing signals Via the DV terminal.

To Record from Video Equip- ment À Setthe camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and insert a Mini DV cassette. 2 Begin playback on the video equip- ment connected to the camcorder. + Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received. 3 Press the Start/Stop button on the camcorder. + The camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. 4 Press À on the Operation button to begin recording. To stop recording Press V on the Operation button Cutting Unwanted Sequences À Press À to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut. 2 Press À to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut. Notes: + Make sure that the video equipment from which you are recording can output dubbing signals via the DV terminal + Ifthe video equipment is not set to playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected, “NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder screen. + lfno picture or sound is input to the camcorder even if the DV cable is properly connected and you are playing back the source media from the video equipment, set the Power switch on the camcorder to OFF and then back to (#), or disconnect the DV cable and connect it again. + If a digital video recording with a copyright protection signal is used as the playback source, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED appears on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is disabled (see page 92). + When displaying the playback picture on the PC, you may find black bands around the image. This is caused by the differences of the image display sizes. + “Link” refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The à logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Same paaueapy 67 @

Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Using the Camcorder as a Converter Available mode: Tape Playback You can use this camcorder to convert from analog signal (e.g. video recorded on 8 mm or HiB tapes) to digital signal. Preparation Connect the audio/video/S-video cable and DV cable as shown below. Recording digital equipment) €.g. computer j To DV terminal — DV cable (commercially available) Digital signal To DV terminal To AV terminal Ï Analog signal — AudioWideo/S-video cable (supplied) Black: To S-video output socket Yellow: To video output jack White: To audio output (L) jack Red: To audio output (R) jack & HER rivacx ES ao © 00.0 meme — camcorder =: The arrow shows the signal low. Note: + See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover. @ 68 À Setthe camcorder to Tape Playback mode, and make sure that playback is stopped. 2 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 3 Select“MENU", then “EXECUTE" by using the Operation button (see page 4 Press Y or 4 to select En, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or A to select “ANLG#DGTL", then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or A to select“ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. ANLG#DGTL [Ji

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 8 Press the Play button on the analog equipment + Check the monitor on the digital equipment to see if the picture is being properly received. 9 Press the Record button on the digital equipment. Notes: + The camcorder is not guaranteed to work with all digital/analog equipment. Contact the manufacturer of your equipment for advice. + lfthe camcorder outputs a video recording with a copyright signal, the digital equipment cannot record or save it. + The camcorder may not convert some input video recordings properly (e.g, discolouration, picture noise, muted sound) depending on the input condition: S81n234 PSUEAPY 69 @

Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Card Recording Available mode: Card Camera You can take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the card PHOTO button Power Zoom control Media Selection switch À insert a card into the camcorder (see page 11). Remove the lens cap. Set the Media Selection switch to C3.

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to O1. The picture from the lens now displays. Number of shots taken/remaining Lock button | aura Digital Still Camera Features

5 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press the PHOTO button half-way down to focus on the subject. + The camcorder automatically focuses on the subject. When it is set, you will hear a sound and see &a mark, then the camcorder locks the focus.

roro F Si 0 9/81 NORMAL 7 Press the PHOTO button fully to begin recording. + The indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the card, and returns to white when recording completes. + To record another image, release the PHOTO button and make sure the picture is not frozen in the monitor, then perform steps 6 and 7. Notes: + Recording under insufficient lighting may result in blurred images. It is recommended that you use a tripod to record insufficientiy iluminated subjects: + Recording under the light of a fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lamp may cause Hlickering in the image and, depending on the timing of the shot, may result in changes to colour hue in the image: + Set the BEEP menu item to “OFF” to turn off the focus lacking sound + Do not turn the power off or remove the card while the © indicator is flashing in step 7.

Selecting the Picture Quality Available mode: Card Camera The picture quality of still images recorded on the card depends on the picture quality setting. Select the appropriate setting to match your recording objectives. - Types NORMAL: Records images with standard picture quality. ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with lower quality. FINE: Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with lower number of recordable images. Approximate number of record- able images with 8 MB SD memory card Picture quality setting | APprox. number of images NORMAL go ECONOMY 160 FINE 50 Note: + The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot. À in Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. DISPLAY à 2 Select"MENU", then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 32). 3 Press y or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press y or À to select ‘REC MODE", then press the centre of the Operation button. E NO. LOF 1 LI 5 Press y or À to select the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button. REC MODE [4101 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. < The selected picture quality indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Picture quality indicator Note: + The picture quality indicator is also displayed in Card Camera mode. The picture quality indicator displayed during playback is based on the amount of data for that recorded image. Since the amount of data differs depending on factors such as image detail, sometimes the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording

Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Recording with the Self-timer Available mode: Card Camera The self-timer function allows you to record images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to record an image of you and your friends together. À in Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “SELF TIMER'”, then press the centre of the Operation button. BLC/GAIN n DÉXECUTÉ SCENE MENU S Press v or À to selectEXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button. = En] 9/81 NORMAL AUTO eCANCEL

4 Press the PHOTO button to start the self-timer. + The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down Self-timer operating indicator AUTO + The shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds, and a still image of the subject is recorded To cancel the countdown Press the PHOTO button in step 4 To cancel the self-timer Press the centre of the Operation button again in step 3 Notes: + When recording with the self-timer, stabilize the camoorder in the horizontal plane by attaching it to a tripod, etc. + Self-timer mode cancels after recording one image. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another image with the self-timer. + Do not turn the power off or remove the card once the self-timer operating indicator begins flashing.

Formatting a Card Available mode: Card Camera Before using a commercially available card with this camcorder, you must first have it formatted. Also, if any of the following warning indicators displays, you will need to format your card

+_ “FORMAT MEMORY CARD"

+ “MEMORY CARD ERROR"

+ “MEMORY CARD READ ERROR"

+_ “CANNOT STORE DATA"

Notes: + Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images. Be sure to backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card (see pages 82-84) + Do not remove the power source during formatting, as this may cause damage to the camcorder or card. It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply. À in Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select'MENU", then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 32). 3 Press v or À to select #7 2, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or A to select“FORMAT", then press the centre of the Operation button.

BE ERASED. L No 1] ŸES AYSELECT eSET 6 Press y or À to select‘YES”, then press the centre of the Operation button to begin formatting. + The menu screen displays when formatting finishes. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: + The card supplied with VL-ZS is preformatted for immediate use. + Use this camcorder to format a card. The camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment.

Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording Setting the File Numbering Method Available mode: Card Camera The camcorder automatically assigns file numbers to captured images. You can select two different methods of file number- ing Types SERIAL: Defines file numbers by incrementing up from the last image captured when inserting a new card RESET: Defines a new set of file numbers when inserting a new card À in Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select'MENU", then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 82). 3 Press y or A to select 5, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select “FILE NO”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or A to select “SERIAL'or “RESET", then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + When a warning indicator “MAXIMUM FILE NUMBER" appears on the screen, set FILE NO. menu item to “RESET", then format the card (see page 73) or replace the card with a new one (see page 11)

Digital Still Camera Features DEVLET Card Playback Available mode: Card Playback You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor. Media Selection switch Power switch Operation button À Setthe Media Selection switch to C3. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to ®). + The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail format. CA]

= oo Es] Sao mMferuumur r1 Playback image number/ Picture quality number of recordings indicator Available Operations during Full-screen Display + You can display the full-screen picture of the previous or next image by pressing < ere + When holding down < or &, you can search through the images on the card The search can be very fast, so it is recommended that the on-screen indicators turns on to display the image number. + To return to a thumbnail of the images, press the centre of the Operation button agai Notes: + You can also set in the mode screen to display the images in full screen or thumbnails. + Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image, the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the Picture quality setting used during recording + The images bigger than 640X 480, e.g. images recorded on other equipment, display as thumbnails, not ul screen. + Do not play back any card storing a defective image (with noise and distartion) created on other equipment. If you mistakeniy play back data on such a card, set the Power switch to OFF, remove, and never use it with this camcorder. Sa1ME34 2I8WE9 [NS 1EH61Q 75 @

Digital Still Camera Features Playback Playback Zoom with the Remote Control (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. (See page 46 for use of the remote control.) Note: + Playback Zoom does not work in Tape Playback mode.

To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button, which zooms out to the widest angle Note: + Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in picture quality for still images.

Delete Protection Available mode: Card Playback You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. À in Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select“PROTECT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or A to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. + The PROTECT indicator appears. Ex .3] Lu : 700-0001 PAGENI2 NOR LDISPLAYI :CANCEL MENU

eSET PROTECT indicator 4 Press <, 5,v or A to select the image for delete protection: EIPRUTE TUT-U003 PAGE 2 NORMAL eSET [DISPLAY] : CANCEL 5 Press the centre of the Operation button to set delete protection. < The G= indicator appears Delete protection indicator

+ If you want to protect another image repeat steps 4 to 5 6 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting To cancel the protection setting À Select the image for delete protection cancellation in step 4 above. Press the centre of the Operation button to cancel the protection + The G= indicator disappears.

OJPROTE 3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting Note: + Formatting a card erases all stored images. including delete-protected images.

Digital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored Images Available mode: Card Playback Deleting One Stored Image You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images. Note: + Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. À in Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select"DELETE ONE”, then press the centre of the Operation button. L MULTI ÉFFECT FULI PIC. pa MEN % D 3 Press v or A to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. + The DELETE indicator appears. 4 Press <, &, ÿ or À to select the image to be deleted. 5 Press the centre of the Operation button to set the image. 6 Press y or À to select‘YES”, then press the centre of the Operation button to delete the image.

+ To cancel the setting, select “NO” + If you want to delete another image repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting Notes: + The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 77) + Do not turn the power off while deleting an image

Deleting AII Stored Images You can delete all stored images on a card in one operation Notes: + Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. + IFyou want to keep some images on the card first delete-protect them (see page 77), and then perform the procedure below. À in Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select"DELETE ALL’, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or A to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. + The DELETE ALL? indicator appears.

ACCT AVSELECT | NORMAL DELETE ALL? indicator 4 Press or À to select*YES", then press the centre of the Operation button. + To cancel the setting, select “NO” 5 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting. Notes: + The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 77) + Ia print order is assigned to delete- protected images and you perform the procedure above, the print order will cancel the protection setting will not cancel). + lt may take several seconds to delete all images from the card + Do not turn the power off while deleting images. Sain284 LILES [INS 12: 79 @

Digital Still Camera Features Playback Print Order 5 Press y or À to select “PI. SELECT”, then press the centre of Available mode: the Operation button. Card Playback + The PRINT indicator appears. The print order function allows you to add print information called DPOF to still images recorded on a card About DPOF DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format)

IFR SET defines the print information for the specific images and number of each image on PRINT indicator memory cards. In the near future you will be 6 Press 4, >, v or À to selectthe able to easily make prints on a DPOF- image to which you want to assign a compatible printer or order copies at your print order. local print shop. . 7 Press the centre of the Operation Note: button, then press v or À to select + You can print an image even if no print order has bear acsigned the number of printouts. + 1 through 99 can be set for the Assigning Print Order to an number of priniouts. Image 1, À in Card Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Select‘MENU", then “EXECUTE" by H TON PAGEN) NORMAI using the Operation button (see page AVPRINT NUNBER|esE 32). Number of printouts 3 Press y or À to select 1, then 8 Press the centre of the Operation press the centre of the Operation button to set the print order. button. + The Hindicator appears. 8 indicator Ë 4 Press y or À to select“PRI. midi ë ORDER", then press the centre of the È Operation button. 5 À ME E ‘1 FENISLIDE. SHOW _. 5 \\ ï DR ]) LE ; eSET (DISPLAY :CANCEL + If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 6 to 8. 9 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting

To cancel the print order for an image À Select the image for cancelling out of print order in step 6 above, then press the centre of the Operation button. 2 Press v to select “0”, then press the centre of the Operation button: + The Hindicator disappears. Hindicator

Fes = s 3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish the setting Assigning Print Order to All Images À Periorm steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning Print Order to an Image” 2 Press v or À to select “PR. ALL, then press the centre of the Operation button. PR SELECT PRIT ACT RETURN

NORMAL Note: + A warning indicator appears when the print order is set to more than 999 images. To turn off the warning indicator, press the Operation button 3 Press y or À to select‘YES”, then press the centre of the Operation button + The Hindicators appear, and each image is set to 1 print out. + To cancel the setting, select “NO” To cancel the print order for all images À Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning Print Order to an Image”. 2 Press v or À to select “PRI. NONE”", then press the centre of the Operation button to cancel the print order for all images. 3 Press y or À to select‘YES”, then press the centre of the Operation button + The Bindicators are turned off. + To cancel the setting, select NO"

Digital Still Camera Features 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 Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional — Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional — Microsoft Windows® Me — Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition — Microsoft Windows® 98 + USB terminal + CD-ROM drive (for driver installation) + Mouse or other pointing device Note: + The USB driver is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems. Installing the USB Driver For installing the USB driver in Windows® XP or Windows® 2000, you need to log in as the system administrator. À Tumonthe PC. + Do not connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable at this point. 2 Insertthe supplied CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive. + The Setup screen will display automatically. setup, Install Software Open Foadne fie Create USB Dire fo back un + The example screen shown is for Windows® XP. Note: + When the Setup screen does not appear @ select “Run...” in Windows® “Start” menu, then @ type "RASETUPEXE", and then click on the “OK” button + In the example above the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as letter according to your operating environment @ 82 Select the correct drive

Click the “USB driver” button. + Welcome screen appears.

4 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: + IF your computer gives you the option to restart, you may do so. 7 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder. 8 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the supplied USB cable as shown below. + Itis recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source for extended periods of use == To USB terminal

USB cable ( ). supplied) able TD ous rmina 9 Setthe Media Selection switch to C3. 10 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to Œ3. + PC will recognize the camcorder automatically.

Digital Still Camera Features Playback Image Folders and File Names Double-click the My Computer icon on the PC and find a new drive called “Removable Disk (F:)" (or other drive letter, depending on your PC configuration). Still images recorded using the camcorder are stored in files and on a card as shown below. (En DCIM-----+ Folder of still image files L (in 100SHARP —æ— Sub-folder of still images Serial number (100 to 999) [TJ vco0oo1.JPG + Still image [3 ovcoooo2.pG Note: + lFyou copy any data incompatible with this camcorder to the card, the camcorder will not be able to recognize it. Caution on transferring data While transferring data, the transfer indicator moves. Do not execute the operations below + Disconnecting the USB cable + Switching the power onfoff < Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby + Removing the card Transfer indicator uss q TRANSMTTTING Note: + In case of data transfer error, disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again, or set the Power switch to OFF, then set it to () again. @) 84 Disconnecting the USB cable Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Close Explorer or any open applica- tions. 2 Click the “Safely Remove Hardware’ (or “Unplug or Eject Hardware”) icon that appears on the task bar, and choose an applicable hard drive to stop. 3 After the message “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears, disconnect the USB cable. Note: + See Windows Help for the procedure of disconnecting USB cable in detail Windows 98 1 Close Explorer or any open applica- tions. 2 When data is not being transferred {the indicator on LCD display stays still), right-click on the disk drive icon, which appears on explorer window, to eject the disk. After that, disconnect the USB cable.

Slide Show Playback Available mode: Card Playback You can automatically play back consecu- tive still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card À Setthe camcorder to Card Playback mode. 2 Press <,15, y or A onthe Operation button to select the image from which you want to begin slide show playback. 700-0003 PAGE [2 NORMAL AVASELECT 1MGeFUL L MULTI 3 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 4 Press v or À to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select‘EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press y or À to select ©, then press the centre of the Operation button. 7 Press v or À to select “SLIDE SHOW, then press the centre of the Operation button. 8 Press v or A to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. + Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the recorded images will display in full-screen one after another in order of recording. + After playing back all the images on the card once, slide show playback automatically stops. Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. To stop slide show playback During slide show playback, press the centre of the Operation button

Appendix Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments Available modes: All modes Ifthe picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. Adijusting the Picture 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press v or A onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select LCD, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or À to select'LCD BRIGHT", “LCD COLOUR' or “VF BRIGHT", then press the centre of the Operation button. @ 86 6 Press < or: to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button. LED BRIGHT Darker ææ Brighter LCD COLOUR Decrease «> Increase UF BRIGHT Darker > Brighter 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: + When adjusting the colour, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.) + The viewfinder turns on if you select “VF BRIGHT”

Adijusting the Backlight 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select LCD, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select“BACK- LIGHT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. À. ©) 6 Press v or À to select“NORMAL or “BRIGHT", then press the centre of the Operation button. BACKLIGHT Elle NORMAL: For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions. BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Turning off the Confirmation Sound Available modes: All modes A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the Start/Stop button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select #1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select“BEEP”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or À to select“OFF”, then press the centre of the Operation button. BEEP __ li 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note: + If you select “OFF”, the focus confirmation sound in Card Camera mode will turn off. xipuaddy 87 @

Appendix Selecting the 6 Press y or À to select the desired language, then press the centre of Language for the the Operation button. Information Display SPRACHE CET Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Available modes: 7 Tape Camera, Card Camera This camcorder allows you to choose + The information display appears in English, German or French as the informa- the language selected when the on- tion display language screen display turns on Information display

AUTO 10:30 C2 30min + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select #1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select “LAN- GUAGE”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 R) Frs LA LEUR

Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Available modes: Al modes You can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation. + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. À Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press y or À on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button 3 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press Y or A to select #1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press v or A to select “DEFAULT”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press or À to select‘EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. DEFAULT

AYSELECT eSET 7 Press or A to selectYES", then press the centre of the Operation button. + To cancel the setting, select “NO” 8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Note: + Even when you perform the steps above, the clock and language setting maintain the memory. xipuaddy 89 @

Appendix Demonstration Mode Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode Ifthe demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder. Watching + The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder (see page 10). 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 3 Press y or À onthe Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press v or À to select“EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press y or A to select ex 1, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press v or À to select“DEMO MODE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Appendix 7 Press v or À to select “ON”, then press the centre of the Operation button. DEMO MODE {ii 8 Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to 0. + The demonstration begins. Cancelling

During the demonstration, press the centre of the Operation button to pause the demonstration. 2 Perform step 3 to 6 in“Watching”,

then select “OFF” in step 7. tes: The demonstration will pause if you press the centre of the Operation button. if you leave it for 60 seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to Qi. the demonstration will begin again Demonstration mode does not work in self recording with reversed grip.

Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting + Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus. Focus manually when Position the subject in the you need to position centre. he subject off centre (see page 52) + Avoid back subjects. For the best picture, shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the subject, the subject often becomes too dark. lf you have to record in this lighting use Backlight Compensation or correct the iris value to improve the picture (see pages 34 and 55) Light from behind Backighting + Before zooming, think about how to best frame the shot. Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures. lt also runs down the battery more quickly. + When image shaking is noticeable during zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tipod or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out. + Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and tilting (vertical movement) should be done slowiy to emphasize the wide expanse of a scene or the height of a building, and to make scenes easy to watch during playback + Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects. Note: + lt may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequentiy About PRINT Image Match- ing II This product supports PRINT Image Matching IL. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching IL enabled digital still cameras, printers and software, help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation xipuaddy 91 @

es | 1 1 Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette + Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the “DN' mark + This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or play back this memory. + To record in LP mode, use à Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode + Do not insert anything into the holes on the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them in any way. + Avoïd placing the Mini DV cassette in areas conducive to dust or mold + Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material + When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material will be automatically erased + The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction: + Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the tape. + Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas with excessive steam. + Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position. + lfthe tape is not properly wound, rewind the tape + Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks. @ 92 To protect recordings against accidental erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position: F- Erasure protect tab To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC” position Copyright Protection The digital VCR has far superior recording and playback ability than the traditional analog VCR, and in order to protect digital video software copyrights, a system for managing copyrights has been established Some digital video recording with prere- corded copyright protection signals can still be played back on this camcorder. If you play a digital video recording that has a copyright protection signal on video equipment with a DV terminal and attempt to record a copy of that software on this camcorder, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED." appears on the screen and the recording is disabled This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be autho- rized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited

SD'" Memory Card and MultiMediaCard'" SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexible storage media used in a variety of mobile applications. They are one of the smallest memory solutions available on the market. This camcorder uses either an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard. It cannot use a SmartMedia'" card or Memory Stick®. SD“ Memory Card MuliMediaCardT"

SmartMedia®* card Memory Stick® media + An SD Memory Card has more advanced features than à MultiMediaCard, including cryptographie security for copyrighted data and a selectable mechanical write- protect switch + The card slot on this camcorder is compatible with an SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard + An SD Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard are cross-compatible Data stored on one can be easily transferred to the other. Note: + This camcorder is verifie to work proper/y with the following card memory types. —SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less —MuliMediaCard: 64 MB or less Removable Storage Care Below are some precautions to ensure a long life and perfect performance from your SD Memory Card (SDMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Information specific to one card is attached with the card's acronym (either SDMC or MMC). Precautions + Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. Do not try to force the card in. + Store the card in its antistatic plastic case when not in use. + Do not disassemble or modify the card + Do not strike, bend or drop the card + Do not allow the card to become wet. + Do not peel off the card label + Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card + Do not expose to extreme heat sources (8.g sunlight, heating appliances) + Do not store in a highly humid or dusty place. + Do not store in a place exposed to corrosive gas + Do not use in a place exposed to strong electromagnetism Protecting your images + Select the write-protect switch on the exterior card casing to protect your images. (SDMC) + Do not power off any devices while transfer- ring data, as this may destroy the data. + Back up your image data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media. + Be aware that formatting wil erase all image data stored on the card Note: + Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable for data that is lost through improper handling of the storage media. Cleaning + Be careful not to allow dirt and finger grime buildup around the card contacts. + Be careful about static electricity, which can suddeny erase data. + If you notice dirt or static electricity, clean the card with a soft, dry cloth Condensation + Be careful about condensation forming on the card surface, which can cause malfunction + If you notice beads of water on the card, allow it to evaporate and dry naturally. xipuaddy 93 @

Appendix Appendix Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. Charging + Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. + Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. + Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use. + Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary. Use + To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use + Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures wil shorten actual recording times. + Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder. Use a fully charged battery pack to protect bath the battery pack and the unit. + Itis recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to handle two or three times your estimated recording time: See page 22 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs. Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 7). Note: + Use only SHARP BT-L226 battery packs. These are designed specificall for use with this camcorder. @ 94 Storage + Store the battery pack in a fully dis- charged state + Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place + When storing the battery pack, put it in the original protective plastic bag Notes: + Improper handling of the battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following: — Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit — Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack by yourself — Do not use any battery charging equipment other than that designed for use with these battery packs. — Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars. — Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or water. —Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong force. —Keep the battery pack out of reach of children —Dispose of used battery packs promptiy. Do not dispose of them in fire. + To protect the terminals, put the cover on the battery pack when it is not in use! + The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is not a malfunction + The battery pack has a limited service life. the period of use becomes noticeably sharter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of is service life. Replace it with a new battery pack + Ifthe terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe the terminals with a soft, dry cloth

Extending battery pack life Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deteriora- tion of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months: @ Charge the battery pack until the POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns

@Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to @ without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns

@ Remove the battery pack and store it between 10°C and 20°C. AC Adapter + The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio. + Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter. + The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. + Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter to vibration. + Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight + Avoïd using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places. Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to views the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. Cleaning + Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing + Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightiy wrung cloth damp- ened with a diluted, neutral detergent Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth + Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen + Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographie lenses to clean the lens. + Pull out the viewfinder and open the window cleaning cover as shown below so that you can clean up the inside of the viewfinder with a camera blower. Window cleaning cover Note: + After cleaning, close the window cleaning cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with the window cleaning cover opened may cause malfunction: xipuaddy 95 @

Appendix 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 Television Signal Standards In any country, you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor screen. However, if you want to watch the picture on a TV screen, the TV must be PAL system compatible. PAL is used in the following areas: Germany, United Kingdom, lreland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Suitzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source Is not properiÿ con- nected. Connect pawer source properly (pp. 6,9) Battery pack is not charged! Charge battery pack sufficientiy (p.8) : Dew in camcorder. Wait until dew dries (p. Saïety function is in effect Set Pawer switch to OFF and re- move battery pack. Wait for 2 sec- onds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (pp. 6, 7 StartStop button | Erasure-protect tab on video cas- _ [Close tab or use a new cassette does not work sette is open (p.92) Power suddenly tums | Camcorder left in Recording Set Pawer switch to OFF and then off Standby mode for 5 minutes in back to Camera mode. Tape Camera mode. & [Auto focus does not | Manual Focus mode is engaged. … |Set to Auto Focus mode (p.53) work. Ë Zoom used on close subject. Zoom out from subject (p. 23).

5 Subject has little contrast in bright-_ | Focus manually (p. 52). Ê ness, or is full of horizontal or verti- 6] cal stripes. Bright subject pro- duces wide vertical lines. Occurs when shooting subject with strong contrast ta the background! Does not indicate a malfunction Display automatically changes in Tape Camera mode. Camcorder is in Demo mode Set the DEMO MODE menu item to OFF (p. 90) xipuaddy 97 @

Appendix Playback mode Symptom Pos: le cause Suggested solution No image appears on connected TV screen. Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not selected properiy. Select video input channel or TV. channel properiy (p. 30) Audiohideo/S-video cable is not properiy connected Connect audio/video/S-video cable proper (p. 30) No image from an ex- ternal source ap- pears on the camcorder screen DV cable or audiolvideo/S-video cable is not properiy connected. Connect DV cable or audiolvideolS- video cable praperly (pp. 63, 64, 68) The cable connection does not match the S-VIDEO IN menu setting Set the S-VIDEO IN menu item to ON" for S-video connection, or OFF" for video connection (p. 65). Cannot rewind or fast forward tape. Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to de- sired point (p. 27) Using a cleaning tape The cleaning tape will automatically rewind after cleaning finishes (p.

Video noise in image. [Dirty video heads. Call for service or use a commer- cially available cleaning tape (p. Old or worn tape Use a new cassette. No sound. Using a 12-bit recording tape with | Set the AUDIO menu item to “AU- AUDIO menu item set to "AUDIO 2° DIO 1” or “AUDIO 1+ 2” (p. 62). Tape does not work. Power switch is set to Camera mode. Setthe Power switch to Playback mode (p. 21) Media Selection switch is set to Card mode. Set the Media Selection switch to Tape mode (p. 21) Battery pack is depleted! Charge battery pack or replace it with a fully charged one (pp. 6-8) Stil images in Card mode are rotated 180° upside down The images are recorded in self re- cording with reversed grip. Transfer the data to PC (pp. 82-84) and rotate the images 180° back by using a commercially available edit- ing software. Motion images are rotated 180° upside down Improper self recording. Turn on Rotate Playback (p. 50) Appendix

Symptom Pos: le cause Suggested solution Fluorescent lamp has burned out ‘8 | Cannot delete image mage is delete-protected. Cancel the protection setting (P. Ê |oncard 77) & | Cannot format card — Contact your dealer for advise Battery pack is easily [Using camcorder in extremely cold | Warm up battery pack, for example depleted environment in your pocket, just before using it Battery pack is not fully charged. | Charge battery pack suficientiy (p. 8). Clock has been re- _ |Lithium battery is not propeñy in | Install ithium battery property (p. set Sstalled 12) Lithium battery is depleted. Replace new lithium battery (p. 12). Cassette willnot [Power source is not properiy con- | Connect power source property eject nected (pp. 6,9). Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficientiy (p- 8). = Camcorder is recording Stop recording and try again (p. 22). Lo image on monitor. |Backlight has been turned oi urn on backlight (p. ÈÊ N Backl be d off. L backlight (p. 24).

Call for service. Viewfinder picture is hard to see Viewfinder dioptre is not properly adiusted Adjust dioptre (p. 18). Inappropriate picture adjustments Adjust picture (p. 86). Monitor picture is hard to see Inappropriate picture adjustments Adjust picture (p. 86). POWER/CHARGE {RED) indicator fiashes in red when charging battery pack. AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned Call for service. Cannot edit to con- nected VCR. Audiohideo/S-video cable is not properiy connected Connect audioWideo!S-video cable properly (p. 63). xipuaddy 99 @

Appendix Symptom Po: je cause Suggested solution Remote control does not function: REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF” Set REMOTE menu item to “ON” (p.46) Remote control battery has run down Replace remote control battery with new one (p. 13) Remote control used beyond oper- ating range. Use remote control within operating range (p. 46)

$ Intense daylight falling on Protect remote sensor from expo- ë camcorder remote sensor. sure to intense daylight (p. 46) Obstacle between remote control | Remove obstacle or use remote and camcorder remote sensor. control from different angle (p. 46) E007" is displayed [The camcorder may be damaged. | Do not take out a cassette, and call on the screen, and for service. unable to operate normally. Notes: + This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. lts performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation. + lfthe characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor screen appear to malfunc- tion, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation. Appendix © 100

Specifications Camcorder Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device Lens: Lens Filter Diameter Monitor: Built-in microphone: Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Still Image Compression System Still Image Recording Format: Still Image Recording Medium: Power Requirement Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity. Storage Temperature: Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx. Weight (approx) AC Adapter (UADP-A016W4JZZ) Power Requirement DC Output Dimensions (W/XHx D) (approx. Weight (approx) PAL standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second 4" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. 800,000 pixels including optical black, effective pixels: approx. 414,000 pixels) 10% optical zoom lens (F1.8, f=3.8-38 mm) 30 mm 2.5" (6.4 cm) CGSilicon Electret stereo microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 2 lux (with gain-up, F1.8) JPEG base line conformance JPEG (Exif2.2) SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard DC7AV

3.6 W (during camera recording in Tape Camera mode

using the viewtinder in Full Auto mode with the DIS function on)

4.2 W (during camera recording in Tape Camera mode

using the LCD monitor in Full Auto mode with the DIS function on and backlight in normal mode) 0°C to +40°C 30% to 80% — 20°C to +60°C

Specifications are subject to change without notice. “Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumination capabilty, lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer. xipuaddy

• VL:Z5 only. “PHONES VOL" does not appear with VL-Z3.