User manual SHARP VIEWCAM VL-Z7U OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-Z7U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Model No. : Serial No. : · See page 94 for use of Demo mode. Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO F2. 0 AUTO Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). · Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens. Subject is too bright against background. · Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens. · 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. Advanced Features To return to Auto Iris mode 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the center of the Operation button (see page 54). Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation button. Press k in step 5 above, then press the center of the Operation button. To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 58). Note: · Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 3 56 Manual Gain Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 4 Press l or m to select "GAIN", then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN When recording in a 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. AUTO 5 Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO AUTO +3dB 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 too dark (backlit subject) · Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity). · The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to L18dB (highest sensitivity). Note: If you select a large gain value, the image may appear grainy. 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the center of the Operation button (see page 54). Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation button. 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Advanced Features To return to Auto Gain mode Press k in step 5 above, then press the center of the Operation button. 3 To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 58). Note: · Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 57 Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 5 Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO You can set all manual settings, including white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to Full Auto mode in one operation. 6 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the center of the Operation button (see page 54). Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN E XECUT E L OC K F4. 0 +3dB 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. 3 Advanced Features 4 Press l or m to select "FULL AUTO", then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN E XECUT E 58 Scene Menu (Program AE) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera · The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "SCENE MENU", then press the center of the Operation button. BLC / GA I N FADE ME NU S C E N E ME N U O F F 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. Types SPORT (A): When you want to record a fast-moving subject. DUSK (B): When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight. [. . . ] Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en v. · La imagen captada por el objetivo se visualiza ahora. Número de tomas realizadas/restantes 6 Pulse completamente el botón PHOTO para iniciar la grabación. [ 1280 ] 9/ 11 NORMA L AU T O [ 1280 ] 9/ 11 NORMA L · El indicador S parpadea en rojo mientras los datos están siendo grabados en la tarjeta, y cambia a blanco cuando termina la grabación. Botón de A U T O bloqueo 124 Reproducción de tarjeta Conmutador selector de medio 4 Pulse el centro del botón de funcionamiento. · La imagen seleccionada se visualiza en toda la pantalla. Nombre de archivo de imágenes 10 0 -0 00 1 C A RD [ 1280 ] 1 / 10 NORMA L Botón de funcionamiento Interruptor de alimentación S E L E C T I MG F UL L MU L T I 1 2 Ponga el conmutador selector de medio en u. Mantenga pulsado el botón de bloqueo y ponga el interruptor de alimentación en w. · Las imágenes grabadas en la tarjeta se visualizan en el formato de imagen miniatura. 7 8 9 10 Botón de bloqueo 1 0 0- 0 0 1 0 PAGE 2 / 2 NORMA L S E L E C T I MG F U L L MULT I Número de página/páginas totales de imágenes miniatura 3 Pulse j , k, l o m del botón de operación para mover el cuadro de selección hasta la imagen deseada. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 0- 0 0 0 1 PAGE 1 / 2 NORMA L S E L E C T I MG F U L L MULT I 125 Valid for warranty service in the U. S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. [. . . ]