User manual SHARP VL-Z400H

[. . . ] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-Z400H-T OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/ customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland) . PixLab Install Key H2732778 -- 6848310 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/ 23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. [. . . ] 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. 4 Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO +3dB AUTO 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 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 55). 5 2 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Advanced Features To return to Auto Gain mode Press j in step 4 above to display "AUTO". To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 61). Note: · Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 59 Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 5 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Press j in step 4 above to display "AUTO". The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically selects the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture. To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 61). 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 55). Press l or m to select "SHUT. SPEED", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D A U T O R E T U RN Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light. Situation · Recording sports action in bright daylight. · Recording in bright daylight at a ski resort. · Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day. · Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking). · When you want to reduce the light by half. · Recording in a poorlyilluminated location. · When you want to create artistic trailing images of fast-moving subjects. l 1/1, 000 sec. 2 3 Advanced Features 4 Press l or m to select the desired shutter speed, then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO 1 / 250 1/1, 000 sec. l 1/250 sec. 1/120 sec. · In Tape Camera mode, you can select 18 speeds from 1/12 sec. · In Card Camera mode, you can select 10 speeds from 1/12 sec. 1/12 sec. 60 Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed · Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording functions (see pages 39 and 70) to record higher quality still images of fast-moving subjects. [. . . ] 80, 81 Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 T Tape playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tape speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Terminal cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]