SHARP VL-Z3E/Z5E User Manual

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-Z5E VL-Z3E

OPERATION MANUAL

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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.

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

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 performance of your camcorder.

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.

• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual

carefully, especially page vi.

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WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BTL226 battery or the AC adapter (UADP-A016WJZZ). CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

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NOTE

This Camcorder is a high technology product. The LCD Panel comprises 215,280 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is possible that some pixels may fail.

Important:

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

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Part Names ............................................................. 1

Warning Indicators .................................................. 4

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack .............6

Charging the Battery Pack ...................................... 8

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet .......... 9

Inserting and Removing a Cassette ..................... 10

Inserting and Removing a Card ............................ 11

Installing the Lithium Batteries ..............................12

Setting the Date and Time .................................... 14

Using the Lens Cap .............................................. 15

Adjusting the Hand Strap ..................................... 16

Using the Grip ....................................................... 16

Detaching the Lens Hood .....................................17

Using the Viewfinder .............................................17

Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 19

Tips on Recording Positions ................................. 20

Camera Recording

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................ 21

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in

Full Auto Mode ................................................... 22

Zooming ................................................................23

Power Standby Mode ........................................... 24

Turning on/off the Backlight .................................. 24

Auto Focus ............................................................25

Macro Shots ..........................................................25

Remaining Recording Time Display ..................... 26

Remaining Battery Power Display ........................ 26

Playback

Tape Playback ...................................................... 27

Volume Control...................................................... 28

Still ........................................................................ 28

Video Search......................................................... 28

Using Earphones

(Commercially Available, VL-Z5 only) ................ 29

Adjusting the Phones Volume (VL-Z5 only) .......... 29

Watching Playback on a TV ..................................30

Contents

Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................... v

Optional Accessory ............................................................................................ v

Precautions ........................................................................................................ vi

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Useful Features

Control Buttons ..................................................... 31

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

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Focus ....................................................... 52

Returning to Auto Focus ....................................... 53

Displaying the Manual Setting Screen .................. 53

White Balance Lock .............................................. 54

Manual Iris ............................................................ 55

Manual Gain .......................................................... 56

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode............. 57

Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................... 58

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Advanced Features

Playback

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 (IEEE1394) .............. 66

Using the Camcorder as a Converter ...................68

Digital Still Camera Features

Camera Recording

Card Recording .................................................... 70

Selecting the Picture Quality ................................. 71

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

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ............... 82

Installing the USB Driver ................................... 82

Slide Show Playback ............................................ 85

Appendix

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ..............................86

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ...................... 88

Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ...... 89

Demonstration Mode ............................................ 90

Useful Information .................................................91

Troubleshooting .................................................... 97

Specifications ..................................................... 101

On-screen Display Index .................................... 102

Note:

• Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully. (See pages 97–

100.)

Contents

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L226

Audio/video/S-video

cable

CR2025 type

lithium battery

for remote control

CR1216 type lithium battery for camcorder Lens cap

CD-ROM

8 MB SD Memory Card

Remote control

USB cable

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L226

The accessories with * mark are not supplied with VL-Z3 (only supplied with VL-Z5).

Optional Accessory

AC adapter

Power cord

Note:

• The accessory above may not be available in selected areas.

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Precautions

• 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).

• 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 recording outside.

• Avoid magnetic sources. Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

• Using the camcorder near a broad-

casting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping. Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

• Avoid placing the

camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment.

The heat from incandescent lights may deform the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction.

• Always respect prohibitions or restric-

tions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

• Be aware of the temperature and humid-

ity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. 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 circuitry.

• 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 excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a well-ventilated location.

• Some small, portable tri-

pods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod.

• When using your camcorder in a cold

environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after 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.).

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Dew Formation

• What is “dew formation”?

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:

— 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 blowing from an air conditioner.

— When placing the

camcorder in a humid room.

• 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 surroundings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2 Remove the bag when the air tem-

perature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

• “Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

Plastic bag

1 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.

2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3 Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take

10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

• mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see illustrations above)

• playback pictures do not move.

• during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Available mode:

Tape Playback

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 cleaning tape carefully before using it.

• The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

• If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

1 Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

3 Press m on the Operation button to

begin video head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

• After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4 Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.

Causes of video head clogging

• High-temperature and high-humidity environment

• A lot of dust in the air

• Damaged tape

• Worn tape

• Long-time use

• Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

Precautions

STOPSTART

CLEAN I NG

CLEANINGNOW

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

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Operation References

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses.

Front view

Zoom lens

DISPLAY button (p. 31)

Operation button (p. 31)

Stereo microphone

LCD LAMP button (p. 24)

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Operation References

Lithium battery cover (p. 12)

Tripod socket*

Card slot cover (p. 11)

Left view

Dioptre adjustment dial (p. 18)

Battery release (pp. 7, 12)

* When attaching a tripod

with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder.

LCD monitor (p. 19)

Earphones jack (VL-Z5 only) (p. 29)

DV terminal (pp. 66, 68)

USB terminal (p. 83)

DC IN jack (pp. 8, 9)

AV terminal (pp. 30, 63, 64, 68)

Terminal cover

(pp. 29, 30, 63, 64, 66, 68, 83)

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Operation References

Viewfinder (pp. 17, 18)

Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control (p. 23)/ VOLume control (p. 28)

Media Selection switch (V Tape mode/u Card mode selection switch) (p. 21)

Start/Stop button (p. 22)

PHOTO button (pp. 38, 51, 70)

Power switch (v Camera Recording mode/w Playback mode select switch) (p. 21)

STANDBY button (p. 24)

STANDBY indicator

(p. 24)

POWER/CHARGE

(RED) indicator

(pp. 8, 9, 22)

DC IN jack cover (pp. 8, 9)

Cassette holder (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door release (p. 10)

Cassette compartment door (p. 10)

Right view

Hand strap (p. 16)

Speaker

Window cleaning cover

(p. 95)

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Operation References

Warning Indicators

If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.

Displayed for the

first 3 seconds

Displayed after

3 seconds

Description of warning

There is no video cassette in the camcorder. Insert a cassette (see page 10).

INSERT

A CASSETTE.

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

PROTECT. TAB

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

EJECT THE

CASSETTE.

CASSETTE NOT RECORDABLE.

The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 10).

The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 92).

The tape is about to end. Prepare a new cassette.

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

DEW

LAMP

DEW

The tape has reached the end. Replace it with a new cassette (see page 10).

The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see pages 6, 7).

Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait a few hours for the dew to dry away (see page vii). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off.

The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page viii).

The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced.

TAPE END

The battery is almost depleted when the camcorder transfers data through the USB cable. Use the AC adapter or fully charged battery pack as the power source (see pages 6–9, 84).

USB USB

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Operation References

Note:

• N indicates a flashing display.

Displayed for

5 seconds

Description of warning

The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 11).

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).

The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can recognize.

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)*.

The card has not been formatted with this camcorder. Format the card (see page 73)*.

The card is write-protected (see page 11).

You are trying to delete a protected image. Cancel the protection setting (see page 77).

The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Format the card to use it with this camcorder (see page 73)*.

The card cannot record any data due to a problem with the card or data on the card. Replace the card (see page 11).

MEMORY CARD

MEMORY

FULL

CARD

NO DA TA ON MEMORY C ARD

MEMORY C ARD

ERROR

FORMAT

MEMORY C ARD

PROTECTED

DATA

MEMORY C ARD

RE AD ERROR

CANNOT STORE DATA

The camcorder cannot record with the Start/Stop button in Card Recording mode. Press the PHOTO button (see page 70).

PLEASE USE PHOT O BUT T ON

The print order cannot be set to more than 999 images.

MA X I MUM

9 99 IMAGE S

You cannot record any image with a file number bigger than 999–

9999. Set FILE NO. menu item to “RESET” (see page 74), then 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.

MA X I MUM

F I LE NUMBER

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Preparation

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching

1 Make sure that the Power

switch is set to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow with the “m” mark facing out.

4 Push the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

90˚

Power switch

“m” mark

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Preparation

Removing

1 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF, then open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

90˚

2 Slide the battery release in the

direction of the arrow.

3 Take the battery pack out.

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK 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 will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

• Make sure that the battery pack is firmly attached during operation. If 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 camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.

Battery release

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Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

1 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.

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

jack of the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red.

• 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.

BT-L226

Charging

time

Battery

pack

Max.

continuous

recording time

Max.

continuous

playback time

on LCD

120

120 105

Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in Tape modes

LCD

closed

LCD

open

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 consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

• The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature 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/Svideo cable or USB cable, remove the DC plug, open the terminal cover and connect it.

DC IN jack

AC power socket

To power

outlet

DC IN jack cover

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

DC plug

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Preparation

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.

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

AC power socket

4 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN

jack of the camcorder.

5 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v or w.

• The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green.

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK 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 camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

DC IN jack

DC IN jack cover

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

DC plug

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting

1 Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide and hold the cassette compartment door release as you open the cassette compartment door.

• After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

2 Insert a commercially available Mini

DV cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

3 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until

the cassette holder clicks into place.

• The cassette holder retracts automatically.

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 tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

• Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

• If you do not correctly 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 compartment door.

• If the 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 i

mark.

• See page 92 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

SAVE

REC

Cassette compartment door release

“PUSH” mark

Erasure protect tab

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied with VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available) for storing still images.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

2 Open the card slot cover.

3 Insert a card into the slot as shown

below, and push it in fully.

4 Close the card slot cover securely.

Back view

Locked position

Unlocked position

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (1). Then pull the card straight out (2) 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 (S indicator flashes during recording). 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.

Card slot cover

Write-protect

switch

Label

Clipped corner

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Preparation

Installing the Lithium Batteries

Installing the Memory Battery

The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings.

1 Make sure that the Power switch is

set to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle

to the camcorder body.

3 Slide the battery release in the

direction of the arrow, then take the battery pack out.

4 Pull out the lithium battery cover in

the direction of the arrow.

5 Insert the smaller lithium battery into

the compartment with the H side of the battery facing out.

6 Close the lithium battery cover firmly

until it clicks into place.

Removing the Memory 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.

Battery release

Lithium battery cover

CR 1216 type lithium battery

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Preparation

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.

1 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 H side of the battery facing the m side of the holder.

3 Insert the battery holder back into

position.

Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery

• Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble,

or heat the lithium battery.

• Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the

battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery.

• The lithium batteries will last about one year

under normal usage.

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 recommended by the equipment manufacturer. X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. Z BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISUSED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

“m” side

H side, CR 2025 type lithium battery

Ta b

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Preparation

4 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press the centre of the Operation

button.

6 Press m or l to select “2” (day),

then press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press m or l to select “6” (month),

then press the centre of the Operation button.

8 Press m or l to select “2004” (year),

then press the centre of the Operation button.

9 Press m or l to select “10” (hour),

then press the centre of the Operation button.

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).

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.

1 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to v.

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SCENE

ENU

EXECUTE

FADE M

ENU

SCENEMENU

BLC GAI N/

OTHERS 2

RETURN

T IME CODE OFF

OFFTC OUT

SETT ING

12H 24H/

24H

.1120

000:

03.

2. 000

1 2003.

SETT ING

000

2003.

SETT ING

0 00

6 2004.

SETT ING

2. 01

6 2004.

DISPLAY button

Power switch

Operation button

Lock button

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Preparation

Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 10 above, press

l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

2 Press l or m to select “12H”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

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.

Note:

• Always attach the lens cap over the lens when not using the camcorder.

12H

21H24H

Press m or l to select “30” (minute), then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The internal clock now starts operating with the seconds display.

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Note:

• If the date and time have been set, the

SETTING 1 screen (T) appears in step 4. Select “SETTING” in the OTHERS 2 screen (~) using the Operation button.

SETT ING

2. 0130:00

6 2004.

OTHERS 2

T IME CODE TC OUT

H12

RETURN

SETT ING

12H 24H/

Indents

Fastener

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Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and grip

strap (2).

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 it fits snugly.

3 Seal the Velcro

fasteners of the grip

strap and the hand strap flap.

Using the Grip

Rotate the grip 135° forward or 90° downward so that you can record images easily from high or low angle (see page 20).

Note:

• The grip cannot rotate when a tripod is attached.

Grip strap

Hand strap flap

135°

90°

Page 27

Preparation

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the electronic viewfinder. You can also watch playback through the viewfinder.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to v or w.

Detaching the Lens Hood

Before using a commercially available conversion lens, detach the lens hood as shown below.

(Continued on the next page)

Note:

• You cannot attach the supplied lens hood or lens cap to a conversion lens.

Power switch

Viewfinder

Lock button

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Preparation

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

• Do not use excessive force when moving

the viewfinder.

• 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 viewfinder 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.

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

3 While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Note:

• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 95.

Dioptre adjustment dial

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Preparation

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.

1 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 onscreen 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 v or w.

• A picture displays on the LCD monitor.

Note:

• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is opened. Use the viewfinder 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.

90˚

180

Lock button

LCD monitor

Power switch

Page 30

Preparation

Tips on Recording Positions

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward.

Balance your

weight on both

legs.

Turn the LCD

monitor so that the

screen faces

downward.

Place your elbows

against your sides.

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

Place the viewfinder

eyecup firmly against

your eye.

Shooting from a low angle

Shooting from a high angle

Note:

• Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

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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 operation.

Camcorder modes

Tape Playback mode

For playing back or editing motion and still images recorded on a tape.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to w.

Card Camera mode

For recording still images on a card.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to v.

Tape Camera mode

For recording motion and still images on a tape.

1 Set the Media

Selection switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to v.

Card Playback mode

For playing back still images recorded on a card.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to u.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to w.

Notes:

• To turn the power off, 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.

Power switch

Media Selection

switch

Lock button

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Basic Operations

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 camcorder for recording.

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• 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).

Note:

• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57).

AU T OAUTO

4 Press the Start/Stop button to begin

recording.

REC

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

Note:

• Using the zoom (see page 23) and other

functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

Media Selection switch

Start/Stop button

Power switch

Lock button

BT-L226

Battery

pack

Max. continuous

recording time

120

LCD

closed

LCD

open

105

POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

Actual

recording time

LCD

closed

LCD

open

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Basic Operations

PAUSE

To pause recording

Press the Start/Stop button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Note:

• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes in Tape Camera mode, the power will automatically 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 v. (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 physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 10K.

Zooming in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (1).

Zooming out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

• 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 zooming in on subjects within 1.5 m.

• See page 33 for how to use the digital zoom.

Zooming in (when you want to centre

attention on the subject)

Zooming out (when you want to include

the surroundings)

WT3ZOOM

Power Zoom

control

Zoom range indicator

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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.

Hold down the STANDBY button for more than 2 seconds when you pause recording in Tape Camera mode.

• The screen turns off and the STANDBY indicator lights up.

Turning on/off the Backlight

Available modes:

All 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.

Hold down the LCD LAMP button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the backlight.

• “BACKLIGHT OFF” will flash for two seconds, then H 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.

To resume operation

Press the STANDBY button again to return to the Recording Standby mode.

• It takes 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

• The camcorder will 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.

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY button

LCD LAMP button

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Basic Operations

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:

• If no 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 correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again.

• If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly.

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 illumination.

Power Zoom control

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations Camera Recording

min

Remaining Battery Power Display

Available modes:

All 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.

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 v or w.

• 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.

THE

ENDS SOON.

TAPE

TAPE END

Warning indicator

Approx. remaining

time

Less than 1 min.

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.

The tape has reached

the end.

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

BATTERY IS

TOO LOW.

Remaining recording time indicator

Remaining battery power 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 Start/Stop button to begin recording.

• The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies slightly 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.

Warning indicator

(Green)

(Red)

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Basic Operations

Note:

• If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape

Playback mode, the “g” mark appears and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. If you do not intend to record, press l to turn the “g” mark off, then press m to begin playback. This will ensure your previous recording is not erased (see pages 64–67).

To stop playback

Press l.

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Note:

• The tape automatically rewinds when playback reaches the end of the tape.

Watching the playback in the viewfinder

You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder.

Tape Playback

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker.

1 Set the Media Selection

switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock

button and set the Power switch to w.

3 Press j (or k) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point.

4 Press m to begin playback.

Basic Operations

Playback

Power switch

Operation button

Lock button

Media Selection switch

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Basic Operations Playback

Basic Operations

VOLUME

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

1 During Tape Playback, press k (or

j) on the Operation button.

• The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses).

2 When you find the scene, press m to

return to normal playback.

Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position

1 During fast forward (or rewind) in

Tape Playback mode, press and hold k (or j) on the Operation button.

• The fast forward (or rewind) picture displays.

2 If the 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 m to begin normal playback.

Notes:

• The sound is off during search.

• You may experience picture noise during search. This is not a malfunction.

Still

Available mode:

Tape Playback

The still function allows you to pause in Tape Playback mode.

During Tape Playback, press m on the Operation button.

To return to normal playback, press m again.

Notes:

• The sound is off in Still mode.

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes.

Volume Control

Available mode:

Tape Playback

When the camcorder is in Tape Playback mode, push the Volume control to the L or + side to increase (1) 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 shortly afterwards.

Volume

control

IncreaseDecrease

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Basic Operations

OTHERS 1

EXECUTE ON ON

OFF

–+

BEEP

REMOT E

DEF AULT

PHONES VOL DE MO MOD E RETURN

– +

PHONES VOL

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.

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.

1 Set the Media Selection switch to V,

then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v (see page

21).

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears (see page 31).

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

Note: “PHONES VOL” does not appear with VL-Z3.

6 Press l or m to select “PHONES

VOL” , then press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press j or k to adjust to the desired

volume level, then press the centre of the Operation button.

8 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Earphones jack

(VL-Z5 only)

Decrease Increase

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Basic Operations Playback

Basic Operations

Watching Playback on a TV

Available modes:

Tape Playback, Card Playback

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.

1 Open the terminal cover on the

camcorder (see page 2).

2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or

VCR) with the supplied audio/video/Svideo cable, as shown.

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma (colour) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback.

Note:

• Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned 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 Set the Power switch on the

camcorder to w, and begin playback (see page 27).

Notes:

• 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

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R(MONO)

AV-IN

Terminal cover

To AV

terminal

Black: To S-video input socket Yellow: To video input jack White: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

The arrow shows the signal flow.

TV or VCR

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Useful Features

Operation button

Media Selection switch

DISPLAY button

Power switch

Information display on

Mode screen

Information display off

Example

Useful Features

Control Buttons

Operation button

Use the Operation button to select and set the desired setting.

Using the Mode Screens

In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button.

1 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.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select the desired mode item (SCENE MENU), then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select the desired

mode setting (DUSK), then press the centre of the Operation button.

To turn off the mode screen

Press the DISPLAY button.

Note:

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

3 0min

AUTO

3 0min

AUTO

SELECT SET

OFF

FADE

ENU

SCENE

ENU

BLC GA IN/

4002.2 03:01

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU OF F

BLC GAI N/

SCENEMENU

FADE M

ENU

DUS K

BLC GAI N/

DISPLAY button

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes as shown below.

• The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode.

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Useful Features

DISPLAY button

Operation button

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Example

Using the Menu Screens

Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings.

1 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 l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

Note:

• The menu screen does not appear during recording.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

menu screen (T), then press the centre of the Operation button.

• You can press k, instead of the centre of Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the centre of the Operation button.

• You can press k, instead of the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press l or m to select the desired

menu setting (40), then press the centre of the Operation button.

• You can press j, instead of the centre of the Operation button.

• To adjust another menu item, press l or m 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.

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

SETT I NG 1

QK. DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

START OFF SP

SCENE MENU

EXECUTE

ENU

FADE

BLC GAI N/

SETT I NG 1

QK.

DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

START OFF SP

SETT I NG 1

QK. DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

OF F

40 500

DGTL Z OOM

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Useful Features

Power Zoom

control

Digital zoom indicator

Useful Features

Camera Recording

5 Press l or m to select “DGTL

ZOOM”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “40” or “500”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

Setting the Digital Zoom

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can select three different zoom ranges: 1–10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–500K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.

Notes:

• The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1–500K.

• As the image is enlarged digitally, the

picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

SETT I NG 1

QK. DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

OF F

40 500

WT 52D-ZOOM

DGTL ZOOM

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Backlight Compensation (BLC)

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if 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.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “BLC/GAIN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “ON x”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

BLC / GA I N ON

AU T OAUTO

3 0min3 0min

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

•“x” appears when on-screen

indicators are turned on, indicating that the backlight compensation is now working.

To cancel the backlight compensation function

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

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Useful Features

Gain-up

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.

AUTO

3 0min3 0min

BLC / GA I N ON

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 e appears.

• When the e indicator appears, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot.

• Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual iris (see page 55).

• The e indicator will disappear and Gain-up mode will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “BLC/GAIN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “ON e”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

•“e” appears when on-screen

indicators are turned on, indicating that the gain-up function is now working.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

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.

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.

6 Press the Start/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.

To cancel Fade mode

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

To use Fade Out only

1 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.

Using

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FADE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

FADE

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

OFF

BLC GAI N/

REC

3 0min

A U TO

F AD E I N

REC

3 0min

AUTO

FADE I N

REC

2 727min

A U TO

F AD E OUTOUT

min

AUTO

FADE

Fade in

Fade out

Operation button

DISPLAY button

Start/Stop button

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Useful Features

Quick Return

Available mode:

Tape Camera

If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function.

1 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

2 In Recording Standby mode, press

the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select T, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “QK.

RETURN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press l or m 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.

• 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.

SETT I NG 1

QK. DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

START

STOP

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Still Recording on Tape

Available mode:

Tape Camera

You can record continuous still images of subjects.

1 Set the 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 of the subject will be recorded.

To pause recording

Press the Start/Stop button.

To cancel the still image

Press the PHOTO button fully.

Notes:

• Still 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.

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.

1 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

mode.

2 In Recording

Standby mode, press and hold down j (reverse edit search) or k (forward edit search) on the Operation button.

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.

Operation button

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Useful Features

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.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “DIS”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the center of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

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.

SETT I NG 2

DIS 16 9: AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

T AP E

ONDIS

DIS indicator

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Self Recording

Normal self recording

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

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˚

2 Set the Media Selection switch to V

or u.

3 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.

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 camcorder to Tape Playback or Card Playback mode.

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Useful Features

Self recording with reversed grip

Available mode:

Tape Camera

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).

4 Set the Media Selection switch to V. 5 Set the Power switch to v. 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.

• 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. The I 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 J indicator will appear in this case.

• The viewfinder does not work in self recording with reversed grip.

1 Turn the camcorder downward as

shown below.

2 Rotate the lens section 90° vertically

as shown below.

90˚

180˚

90°

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Wide Screen (16:9)

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 16:9.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “16:9”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

To return to normal screen

Select “OFF” in step 6 above.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE M

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

SETT I NG 2

DIS

16 9: AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

16 9:

Normal screen Wide screen

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Useful Features

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “TAPE

SPEED”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “LP”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

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.

BLC GAI N/ OFF

FADE

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

SETT I NG 1

QK. DGT L

RE TURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

T AP E

TAPE SPEED

Long play recording mode indicator

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Useful Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Windbreak

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31).

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “WIND”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

SETT I NG 2

DIS 16 9: AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

OFF

IND

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.

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Useful Features

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode

Available mode:

Tape Camera

The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higherquality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.

1 In Tape Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 31).

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “AUDIO

MODE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “16bit”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

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).

1 6 bit

AUD I O MODE

SETT I NG 2

DIS 16 9: AUDI O MODE

RETURN

IND

112

bit

T AP E

16 bit

16-bit audio recording mode indicator

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Useful Features Playback

Useful Features

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 camcorder 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 l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “REMOTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

Useful Features

Playback

Operating

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

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 properly.

• Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.

• The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA) is not supplied with VL-Z3. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for purchasing as specified part.

OTHERS 1

BEEP

REMOT E

DEF AULT

RETURN

OFF

REMOT E

ZOOM (W/T) buttons

SLOW button

Remote sensor

5 m

CARD PLAY/MULTI button

Advance/reverse buttons

Shift buttons

VOLUME +/L buttons

PLAY button

STOP button

PAUSE/STILL button

REW button

FF button

DATE button

T/C (Time Code) button

CARD REC button

TAPE REC START/STOP button

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Useful Features

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 the remote control.)

The reverse playback function allows you to play back images in reverse.

During Tape Playback, press the j button.

Slow

The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion.

During Tape Playback, press the SLOW button (f). Then, select the tape direction using the advance/reverse buttons (j or h).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

Note:

• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically 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.

1 During Tape Playback, press

the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback.

2 Press the h (or j)

button.

• Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

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.

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t).

Note:

• The camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in reverse playback for more than 30 minutes.

Reverse Playback

Advance/reverse buttons

PAUSE/STILL button

SLOW button

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Useful Features Playback

Useful Features

Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display

Available modes:

All modes

Follow the procedure below to select the date, or both 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.

1 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v or w.

2 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

3 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DATE DISP.”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.

• Each time you press l or m, the setting changes as shown below.

5 Press the DISPLAY button until the

date (or date and time) appears.

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).

OF F AUD I O DUB M

ENU

DATE DI SP.

PI C. EFFECT

DAT E D I S P.

DAT E+TIME

AUD I O DUB

PI C.EFFECT

ENU

DATE

OFF

DATE+TIME

4002.26.

FFREWSTOPPLAY

DATE DI SP. DATE

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Useful Features

Picture Effect Playback

Available modes:

Tape Playback, Card Playback

These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

To cancel Picture Effect Playback

Select “OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes:

• 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.

Types

B/W: The picture is displayed in

black-and-white.

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.

1 During Tape Playback (or Card

Playback), press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PIC. EFFECT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select the desired

picture effect, then press the centre of the Operation button.

DAT E D I S P.

OFF

AUD I O DUB

PI C.EFFECT

ENU

P I C. EFFECT

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Useful Features Playback

Useful Features

Rotate Playback

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This function allows you to play back images rotated 180°.

1 In Tape Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select V, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “ROTATE

PB”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• Rotate Playback indicator appears.

7 Press m to begin Rotate Playback.

• The image is rotated 180° upside down.

PLAYBACK

AUDI O ANLG DGTL RET URN

SET

EXECUTE

RET URN

ROTAT E PB

AUDIO ROT ATE PB

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 m 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.

Rotate Playback indicator

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Useful Features

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.

1 Inser t the recorded Mini DV cassette

and a card in the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder to Tape Playback

mode, then begin tape playback.

3 Press m 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 m again.

4 Press the PHOTO button to copy the

image to the card.

• The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied.

AUDIO

2+21

AUDIO

2+21

PHOTO button

Operation button

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Advanced Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Power Zoom control

Operation button

DISPLAY button

Manual focus indicator

Manual Focus

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 manually.

Fast-speed shutter being

used under fluorescent

lighting.

Subject is too dark.

Lack of contrast, e.g.

snow scene.

Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright.

Subject has horizontal

stripes.

Subject is being shot through a

dirty or wet window.

Light reflects off the

subject.

Two subjects at different distances

overlap in the same scene.

Subject has fine, repeated

patterns.

Subjects at different distances

appear in the centre of the scene

at the same time.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

• 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.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “FOCUS”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to

frame the subject as you desire.

4 Press l or m to focus on the

subject.

p: To focus on a closer subject o: To focus on a more distant subject

5 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the mode screen.

• “MF” appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

Note:

• When “MF” is displayed, you can manually

adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed.

SCENE MENU

SET

ANUAL

FOCUS

ENU

3 0min3 0min

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Useful Features

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.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

Notes:

• Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not share manual settings.

• Items that are not selectable are greyed out.

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.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “AUTO FOCUS”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m 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.

SCENE MENU

SET

ANUAL FOCUS AUTO F OCUS

EXECUTE

SCENE MENU

EXECUTE

ENU

FADE

SET

ANUAL

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

EXECUTE

AUTO

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Advanced Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

White paper or white cloth

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.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “WHITE

BAL.”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “LOCK

MODE”.

6 Aim the lens at a white object.

• 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 k 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.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

LOCK MODE

HITE BAL.

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Useful Features

Manual Iris

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris 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.

Subject is too bright against background.

• Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m 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 k 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:

• Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

F2.0

EXECUTE AUTO

AUTO

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Advanced Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Manual Gain

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

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.

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).

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m 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 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to L18dB (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 k 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:

• Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a

scene setting is selected.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

AUTO

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

3dB

EXECUTE

AUTO

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Useful Features

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.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera

mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “FULL

AUTO”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

EXECUTE LOCK

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

3dB

F4 0.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

EXECUTE

AUTO

5 Press l or m 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.

HITE BAL.

IRIS

EXECUTE

GA I N

FULL AUTO

RETURN

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Advanced Features Camera Recording

Useful Features

Scene setting indicator

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.

• 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.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SCENE MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SLOW SHUT. (E): When you want to

record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly.

SCENE MENU

OFF

BLC GA I N/ FADE M

ENU

T AP E

DUSK

SCENE MENU

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Advanced Features

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 (1 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

• The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode.

1 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

32).

Press l or m to select ~, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “TIME

CODE”, then press the

centre

of the

Operation button.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the

centre

of the Operation button.

0 00 10 20TC

Advanced Features

Playback

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The time code appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

Minute

Hour

TIME CODE

OTHERS 2

T I ME CODE TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

OFF

01:02:0

AUDIO

Displaying the time code on a TV during playback

1 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).

Press l or m to select ~, then press the

centre

of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “TC OUT”,

then press the

centre

of the Operation

button.

Press l or m to select “ON”, then press the

centre

of the Operation button.

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

OTHERS 2

T I ME CODE TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

OFF

TC OUT

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-Z5) to display the time code.

Second

Frame number*

* Displayed during still or

frame advance playback.

Time code

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Advanced Features Playback

Advanced Features

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 built-in stereo microphone to record narration.

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 audio/video/Svideo cable is connected.

Audio Recording

In normal recording mode

12-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1.

Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound Audio 2: No audio

16-bit audio recording

The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels.

Audio 1: Left sound Audio 2: Right sound

In Audio Dubbing mode

12-bit audio recording

The dubbed audio is recorded on Audio 2.

Audio 1: Original stereo (left and right)

sound

Audio 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.

Audio 1: Original left sound Audio 2: Dubbed sound

Note:

• You can select the 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording mode by performing the procedure on page 45.

Built-in stereo microphone

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Advanced Features

Audio Dubbing

1 Play back the Mini DV cassette

recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing.

2 Press m on the Operation button to

pause playback.

3 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “AUDIO

DUB”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The audio dubbing screen appears.

6 Press m to begin audio dubbing.

Record your narration.

To pause audio dubbing

Press l. To resume audio dubbing, press m again.

To cancel audio dubbing

Press the centre of the Operation button in step 5. The audio dubbing screen disappears.

If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes

1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the audio dubbing screen.

2 Repeat steps 1 to 6 above.

Notes:

• It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing only with recordings made with this camcorder. 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 m to resume operation.

• Audio dubbing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode or an unrecorded portion of the tape is encountered.

• You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately (see page 62).

• “AUDIO DUB” cannot be selected when the

Mini DV cassette is recorded in LP mode.

DAT E D I S P.

AUD I O DUB

PI C.EFFECT

ENU

EX ECUT E

AUDIO AUDIO DUB

START STOP CANC E L

00:00:0

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Advanced Features Playback

Advanced Features

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode

Available mode:

Tape Playback

You can select any of the following audio playback modes.

Audio 1H2

• 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)

1 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).

4 Press l or m to select V, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “AUDIO”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

audio playback mode, then press the centre of the Operation button.

PLAYBACK SET

1 2

AUDI O

ROTAT E PB

ANLG DGTL

RET URN

AUDIO

AUDI O

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

• The selected audio playback mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on.

Note:

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

Audio playback mode indicator

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Advanced Features

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 audio/video/S-video cable, as shown.

Notes:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover.

• If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR.

• If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1 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 m 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 l on the camcorder and press the Stop button on the VCR.

Notes:

• Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly 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).

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

(MONO)

AV-IN

To AV

terminal

Recording (VCR)

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Playback

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Black: To S-video input socket Yellow: To video input jack White: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack

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Advanced Features Playback

Advanced Features

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/Svideo cable, as shown.

Notes:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover.

• If the 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 both the yellow video plug and S-video plug.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R(MONO)

AV-OUT

Recording

To AV

terminal

Audio/video/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

The arrow shows the signal flow.

Playback

(VCR or TV)

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Advanced Features

To Record from an External Source

1 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 l or m to select ~, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “S-VIDEO

IN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “ON” (for S-

video connection) or “OFF” (for video connection), then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 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 SVIDEO IN menu item to “ON” in step 5 above.

7 Begin playback on the source

equipment connected to the camcorder.

• Check the camcorder screen to see if the picture is properly received.

8 Press the Start/Stop button on the

camcorder, then press m to begin recording.

OTHERS 2

T I ME CODE TC OUT

RETURN

VIDEO

OFF

Notes:

• To pause recording, press m. Press m 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 (g).

• If “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder 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.

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Advanced Features Playback

Advanced Features

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)

Available mode:

Tape Playback

This camcorder can be used as a digital video editor. A 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 Record to Video Equipment

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 D V

terminal

To DV

terminal

DV cable (commercially available)

Video equipment

with DV terminal

(e.g. DV camcorder)

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Advanced Features

To Record from Video Equipment

1 Set the 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 m on the Operation button to

begin recording.

To stop recording

Press l on the Operation button.

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1 Press m to pause recording when the

source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut.

2 Press m 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.

• If the video equipment is not set to playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected, “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder screen.

• If no 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 w, 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.

•“i.Link” refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The z logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

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Advanced Features Playback

Advanced Features

AV-OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

(MONO)

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 Hi8 tapes) to digital signal.

Preparation

Connect the audio/video/S-video cable and DV cable as shown below.

Note:

• See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover.

PLAYBACK

AUDI O ANLG DGTL RET URN

SET

OFF

ROTAT E PB

ONANLG DGTL

1 Set the 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

32).

4 Press l or m to select V, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select

“ANLGyDGTL”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

To DV terminal

To AV terminal

To DV terminal

DV cable (commercially available)

Playback (analog equipment)

e.g. 8 mm or Hi8 camcorder

Black: To S-video output socket Yellow: To video output jack White: To audio output (L) jack Red: To audio output (R) jack

Analog signal

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Digital signal

Recording

(digital equipment)

e.g. computer

The arrow shows the signal flow.

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Advanced Features

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.

• If the 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.

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Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

Number of shots taken/remaining

Power switch

Media Selection switch

PHOTO button

Lock button

Power Zoom control

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.

1 Inser t a card into the camcorder (see

page 11).

2 Remove the lens cap. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to u. 4 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

• The picture from the lens now displays.

5 Adjust the Power Zoom control to

frame the subject as you desire.

6 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 T mark, then the camcorder locks the focus.

7 Press the PHOTO button fully to

begin recording.

• The S 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 insufficiently illuminated subjects.

• Recording under the light of a fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering 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 locking sound.

• Do not turn the power off or remove the

card while the S indicator is flashing in step 7.

/981

NORMAL

AUTO

/981

NORMA L

/981

NORMAL

AUTO

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Digital Still Camera Features

Picture quality indicator

Approximate number of recordable images with 8 MB SD memory card

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.

Note:

• The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

Approx. number of images

NORMAL

ECONOMY

FINE

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.

160

Picture quality

setting

2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by

using the Operation button (see page

32).

3 Press l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “REC

MODE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

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.

OF F

SCENE MENU

TIMER

ENU

SEL F

BLC GAI N/

SETT I NG 1

RE TURN

REC

F I L E NO.

MOD E

NORMAL

ECONOMY FINE

REC MODE

ECONOMY

/0160

EC ONOMY

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Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

Self-timer operating indicator

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.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “SELF TIMER”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press the PHOTO button to start the

self-timer.

• The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down.

• 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 camcorder 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.

ENU

SC ENE

ENU

EXECUTESEL F T I MER

BLC GAI N/

81/9

NORMAL

AUTO

81/9

NORMAL

AUTO

CANCE L

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Digital Still Camera Features

SELECT

F ORMAT

ALL DATA BE

YES

ERASED.

WI LL

SET

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.

1 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 l or m to select ~, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “FORMAT”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• To cancel formatting, press l or m to select “RETURN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m 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-Z5 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.

OTHERS 2

RETURN

EXECUTE

RETURN

FORMAT

SETT ING

12H 24H/

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Digital Still Camera Features Camera Recording

Digital Still Camera Features

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 numbering.

1 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 l or m to select Y, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “FILE NO.”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

SETTING 1

SERIAL

REC MODE RETURN

F I LE NO.

RESET

RESETFILE NO.

5 Press l or m 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).

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Digital Still Camera Features

Playback image number/

number of recordings

Lock button

Page number/total thumbnail pages

Media Selection switch

Operation button

Power switch

Image file name

Picture quality

indicator

Digital Still Camera Features

Playback

Card Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can play back and view still images recorded on a card on the LCD monitor.

1 Set the Media Selection switch to u. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to w.

• The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail format.

3 Press j, k, l or m on the Opera-

tion button to move the selection frame to the desired image.

• Each time you press j, k, l or m, the selection frame moves as shown below.

Note:

• Holding down j or k increases the speed of motion of the selection frame.

4 Press the centre of the Operation

button.

• The selected image displays in fullscreen.

Available Operations during Full-screen Display

• You can display the full-screen picture of the previous or next image by pressing j or k.

• When holding down j or k, 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 again.

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 640K480, e.g. images recorded on other equipment, display as thumbnails, not full screen.

• Do not play back any card storing a defective image (with noise and distortion) created on other equipment. If you mistakenly play back data on such a card, set the Power switch to OFF, remove, and never use it with this camcorder.

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ZOOM button

Playback zoom indicator

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.

1 During Card Playback, press the

ZOOM T button to zoom in.

2 Press the Shift q, w, a, or s button

to shift the displayed image.

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.

Shift buttons

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Delete protection indicator

PROTECT indicator

Delete Protection

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can prevent your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.

1 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “PROTECT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The PROTECT indicator appears.

4 Press j, k,l or m to select the

image for delete protection.

5 Press the centre of the Operation

button to set delete protection.

• The R indicator appears.

• 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

1 Select the image for delete protection

cancellation in step 4 above.

2 Press the centre of the Operation

button to cancel the protection.

• The R indicator disappears.

3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

Note:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images.

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DELETE indicator

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.

1 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ONE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The DELETE indicator appears.

4 Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to be deleted.

5 Press the centre of the Operation

button to set the image.

6 Press l or m 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.

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DELETE ALL? indicator

Deleting All 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.

• If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 77), and then perform the procedure below.

1 In Card Playback mode, press the

DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “DELETE ALL”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The DELETE ALL? indicator appears.

4 Press l or m 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).

• If a print order is assigned to deleteprotected images and you perform the procedure above, the print order will cancel (the protection setting will not cancel).

• It may take several seconds to delete all images from the card.

• Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

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Number of printouts

PRINT indicator

M indicator

Print Order

Available mode:

Card Playback

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) defines the print information for the specific images and number of each image on memory cards. In the near future you will be able to easily make prints on a DPOFcompatible printer or order copies at your local print shop.

Note:

• You can print an image even if no print order has been assigned.

Assigning Print Order to an Image

1 In Card 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 l or m to select S, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “PRI.

ORDER”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “PRI.

SELECT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

• The PRINT indicator appears.

6 Press j, k, l or m to select the

image to which you want to assign a print order.

7 Press the centre of the Operation

button, then press l or m to select the number of printouts.

• 1 through 99 can be set for the number of printouts.

8 Press the centre of the Operation

button to set the print order.

• The M indicator appears.

• If you want to assign another print order, repeat steps 6 to 8.

9 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

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M indicator

To cancel the print order for an image

1 Select the image for cancelling out of

print order in step 6 above, then press the centre of the Operation button.

2 Press l to select “0”, then press the

centre of the Operation button.

• The M indicator disappears.

3 Press the DISPLAY button to finish

the setting.

Assigning Print Order to All Images

1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2 Press l or m to select “PRI. ALL”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

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 l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

• The M indicators appear, and each

image is set to 1 print out.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

To cancel the print order for all images

1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Assigning

Print Order to an Image”.

2 Press l or m to select “PRI. NONE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button to cancel the print order for all images.

3 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

• The M indicators are turned off.

• To cancel the setting, select “NO”.

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Transferring Data on Card to Computer

Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer still images to a computer.

System Requirements

• Operating systems

— Microsoft Windowsb XP Home Edition/Professional — Microsoft Windowsb 2000 Professional — Microsoft Windowsb Me — Microsoft Windowsb 98 Second Edition — Microsoft Windowsb 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 Windowsb XP or Windowsb 2000, you need to log in as the system administrator.

1 Turn on the PC.

• Do not connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable at this point.

2 Inser t the supplied CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive.

• The Setup screen will display automatically.

• The example screen shown is for Windowsb XP.

Note:

• When the Setup screen does not appear,

1 select “Run...” in Windowsb “Start” menu, then 2 type “R:\SETUP.EXE”, and then click on the “OK” button.

• In the example above the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive letter according to your operating environment.

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3 Click the “USB driver” button.

• Welcome screen appears.

4 Click the “Next” button.

• Information screen appears

5 Click the “Next” button.

• Installation begins.

6 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 Inser t a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder. 8 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the supplied USB cable as shown below.

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source for extended periods of use.

To USB terminal

USB cable (supplied)

9 Set the Media Selection switch to u. 10

Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w.

• PC will recognize the camcorder automatically.

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Serial number (100 to 999)

Sub-folder of still images

Folder of still image files

Still image

Transfer indicator

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.

Note:

• If you 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 on/off

• Turning off the PC or setting it to Standby

• Removing the card

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 w again.

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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.

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Slide Show Playback

Available mode:

Card Playback

You can automatically play back consecutive still images recorded on a card at intervals of 5 seconds. This is useful when confirming the data recorded on a card.

1 Set the camcorder to Card Playback

mode.

2 Press j, k, l or m on the

Operation button to select the image from which you want to begin slide show playback.

3 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “MENU”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select S, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press l or m to select “SLIDE

SHOW”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

8 Press l or m 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.

9 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.

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Brighter

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Darker

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6 Press j or k to adjust the item to

the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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Picture/Backlight Adjustments

Available modes:

All modes

If the 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.

Adjusting the Picture

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select O, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “LCD

BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOUR” or “VF BRIGHT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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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”.

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Adjusting the Backlight

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select O, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “BACK-

LIGHT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “NORMAL” or

“BRIGHT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

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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 l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

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6 Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

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.

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Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings

Available modes:

All modes

You can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation.

• The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode.

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the

mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

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7 Press l or m to select “YES”, 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 setting maintains the memory.

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Demonstration Mode

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

You can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder features in Demo mode. If the 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 l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select Z, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

6 Press l or m to select “DEMO

MODE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

7 Press l or m to select “ON”, then

press the centre of the Operation button.

8 Set the Power switch to OFF, then

hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

• The demonstration begins.

Cancelling

1 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.

Notes:

• 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 v, the demonstration will begin again.

• Demonstration mode does not work in self recording with reversed grip.

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