User manual SHARP VL-Z1E

[. . . ] ENGLISH LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-Z1E OPERATION MANUAL Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vi. OPERATION MANUAL WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. 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. [. . . ] · You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search. 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 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. 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 TAPE 1 2 3 4 5 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "DIS", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 ON DIS 16 : 9 OF F A U D I O MO D E W I ND R E T URN To cancel DIS function Select "OFF" in step 6 above. The z 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. Useful Features 6 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. DIS ON 35 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Normal self recording 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. 2 Set the Power switch to v. · The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Useful Features Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. Note: · You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camcorder to Playback mode. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2). 180° 90° 36 Self recording with reversed grip Rotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that you can record yourself while holding the grip. 3 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2). 90° 180° 1 Turn the camcorder downward as shown below. 4 5 Set the Power switch to v. Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. 2 Rotate the lens section 90° vertically as shown below. 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. · All of 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 correctly, make sure to turn the grip and the lens section so that the Start/Stop button and the tripod socket face upward, and the lens faces toward you. · Be sure that the LCD monitor rotation is exactly 180°, otherwise the image recorded will be rotated 180° upside-down. · The viewfinder does not work in self recording with reversed grip. Useful Features 90° 37 Useful Features Camera Recording Wide Screen (16:9) 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 16:9. Normal screen Wide screen 5 Press l or m to select "16:9", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 DIS 16 : 9 OF F A UD I O MO D E ON W I ND R E T U RN 6 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. · The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. BLC / GA I N OF F FADE ME NU SC E N E M E N U 16 : 9 ON 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. To return to normal screen Select "OFF" in step 6 above. Useful Features 2 3 4 Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. [. . . ] Inappropriate picture adjustments. Warm up battery pack, for example in your pocket, just before using it. Call for service. General Appendix Adjust dioptre (p. 60). 71 Appendix Symptom POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack. "E007" is displayed on the screen, and unable to operate normally. Possible cause AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned. Suggested solution Call for service. General Audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected. [. . . ]