User manual SHARP VL-Z7S

[. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. 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 110­240 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. *Specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] 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. Useful Features 1 2 During Tape Playback (or Card Playback), press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. E F F E C T OF F AU D I O DU B ME NU DA T E D I S P. 3 Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the centre of the Operation button. P I C. E F F E C T B W 50 Rotate Playback Available mode: Tape Playback 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. · 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. This function allows you to play back images rotated 180°. 1 2 3 4 5 In Tape Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 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. AUTO 5 Press l or m to select the desired iris value, then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO F2. 0 AUTO Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). · Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens. Subject is too bright against background. · Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens. · The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1. 8 (most light) to F19 (least light). 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Advanced Features To return to Auto Iris mode 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 54). Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. 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 58). Note: · Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 3 56 Manual Gain Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 4 Press l or m to select "GAIN", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter. AUTO 5 Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO AUTO +3dB Example of use Faithfully recording a dark scene · Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the light sensitivity). Background is too bright and subject is too dark (backlit subject) · Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity). · The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to L18dB (highest sensitivity). [. . . ] Call for service. Card mode Cannot delete image Image is delete-protected. ---- Battery pack is easily Using camcorder in extremely cold depleted. POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack. AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned. General Audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected. Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly (p. [. . . ]