User manual SHARP VL-Z950S

[. . . ] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-Z950S-S OPERATION MANUAL PixLab Install Key H2732778 -- 6848310 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. [. . . ] S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E L OC K F4. 0 +3dB 1 / 500 2 3 Press l or m to select "FULL AUTO", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO E X E CUT E WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN Advanced Features Tips on Manual Settings Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 4 When the mode or menu screen is off, press and hold down the centre of the Operation button until the screen shown as below appears. You can set focus, white balance, iris, gain and shutter speed manually. FULL AUTO F O CUS 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 AUTO AUTO Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", 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 AUTO 5 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Note: · You cannot select "FULL AUTO" when no manual settings are currently in use. 65 Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Program AE) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera · The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 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 "SCENE MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. AUTO F OCUS BLC / GA I N FADE 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. 2 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. SUNLIGHT (F): When background is very bright. PARTY (C): When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle. NIGHT LUMI (D): When you want to record fireworks or an illuminated object in the dark. (E): When you want to record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly. 3 Press l or m 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. SCE NE MENU DUS K 4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen. · The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on-screen indicators are turned on. T A P EP A U S E Advanced Features 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 e displays. 66 Digital Picture Effects Available mode: Tape Camera 1 2 In Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "PIC. EFFECT", then press the centre of the Operation button. BLC / GA I N FADE SC E N E M E N U P I C . E F F E C T OF F These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Types B/W: To record in black-and-white. SEPIA: To record in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph. SOLARI: To record with enhanced contrast, creating an unique artistic image. NEGA: To record a picture whose blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colours of the image are inverted. 3 Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the centre of the Operation button. P I C. E F F E C T B W 4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen. To cancel the digital picture effect Select "OFF" in step 3 above. Note: · Digital picture effects will not work when a still image is displayed. Advanced Features 67 Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Using the Time Code Available modes: Tape Camera, Tape Playback 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. · The time code appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on. TC 0 : 10 : 20 The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape. [. . . ] 47 Terminal cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Thumbnail screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 U USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]