Sharp VL-Z500H Especificaciones

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xPrecautions• Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If noi

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback88Digital Still Camera FeaturesDirect PrintAvailable modes:Card PlaybackWhen you connect the camcorder to aSeiko

89Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransferring Data on Card to ComputerTo transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-RO

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback90Digital Still Camera FeaturesInstalling the USB DriverFor installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows 2

91Digital Still Camera FeaturesTo USB terminalUSB cable (supplied)8 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.9 Connect the cam

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback92Digital Still Camera FeaturesOpening the PDF ManualClick on the Windows “start” button and click after moving

93Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransfer indicatorTransferring the data onCard to ComputerConnecting the camcorder to thecomputerConnect the camcorder

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback94Digital Still Camera FeaturesSerial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesStil

95Digital Still Camera FeaturesSlide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a

Appendix96AppendixDarkerBrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen.N

97AppendixTurning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRec

xiDew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called dew

Appendix98AppendixDemonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in De

99AppendixPosition thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 56).Useful InformationHints for Bett

Appendix100AppendixErasure protect tab• When a previously recorded Mini DVcassette is used again for recording, thepreviously recorded material will b

101AppendixSD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a

Appendix102AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

103AppendixWindowcleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalobj

Appendix104AppendixUsing Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to coun

105AppendixTroubleshootingThe following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks describedbelow before calling for servi

Appendix106AppendixSymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.No image from an ex-ternal source ap-pears on thecamcorder screen.Cannot rewind or fas

107AppendixSymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image o

xiiDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles),• mosaic-like noise appears on theplayback pict

Appendix108AppendixNotes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or int

109AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

Appendix110AppendixOn-screen Display IndexA U TOAUTO3 0minAUTOPAUSEPAUSEPAUSEA U TOAUTO3 0minAUTOSELECT SETFADESC ENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSSET

111AppendixSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTPLAYBACKAUDI OANLG DGTLRETURNSETOTH

Appendix112AppendixA U TOAUTOAUTOA U TOAUTOAUTOSELECTSETSC ENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/018

113AppendixSELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/01100100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSELECT IMG MULTI70189/0110NORMA LF ULU

Appendix114AppendixIndexAAC adapter ... 8, 9Audio dubbing ... 74, 75Audio playback mode

115AppendixMManual focus ... 56Manual setting ... 57Media Selection switch ...

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1Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZoo

Operation References2Operation ReferencesLithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 19)Bat

3Operation ReferencesViewfinder (pp. 18, 19)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 24)/VOLume control (p. 30)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation References4Operation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed f

5Operation ReferencesNote:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted imprope

Preparation6PreparationPreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

7PreparationRemoving1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.2 Slide the battery r

iiThis equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderung

Preparation8PreparationCharging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Connect th

9PreparationPowering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note:• The suppl

Preparation10PreparationInserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartmen

11PreparationInserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)or a MultiMediaCard (commerciallyavailable) for storing still images.

Preparation12PreparationInstalling the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memor

13PreparationInstalling the Battery toRemote ControlThe supplied CR2032 type lithiumbattery is used to power the remotecontrol unit.1 Insert a pointed

Preparation14Preparation3 Press the centre of the Operationbutton.4 Press m or l to select “2” (day),then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Pr

15PreparationChanging to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 8 above, pressl or m to select “12H/24H”, thenpress the centre of the Operationbu

Preparation16PreparationUsing the Lens CapAttach the strap of the lens cap to the handstrap as shown below.When attaching or removing the lens cap,gra

17PreparationAdjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand stra

iiiWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, should be

Preparation18PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfind

19PreparationClosing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not pick up the

Preparation20PreparationUsing the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during record

21PreparationTips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor so that th

22Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for us

23Basic OperationsEasy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described

24Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcordere

25Basic OperationsPower Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations ex

26Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingAuto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which i

27Basic OperationsInformation Displayfor Battery UsageAvailable modes:All modesWhen the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery usage ind

ivSPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plugincorporating a 3A fuse. Should the f

28Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSETT ING 2DISAUDI O MODERETURNWINDPHONES VOLONOFF–+12bit– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAva

29Basic OperationsNote:• If you press the Record Start/Stop button inTape Playback mode, the “g” mark appearsand the camcorder enters RecordingStandby

Basic OperationsPlayback30Basic OperationsVOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired

31Basic OperationsWatching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience

Useful Features32Useful FeaturesOperation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdi

33Useful FeaturesMENU buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adjus

Useful Features34Useful FeaturesPower ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingThe “D” digital zoom indicator is displayeddurin

35Useful FeaturesBacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is re

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording36Useful FeaturesGain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated l

37Useful FeaturesBuilt-in LED video lightUsing the Built-in LEDVideo LightAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can use the built-in LED video l

vNOTE:The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with morethan 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail.

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording38Useful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image

39Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start r

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording40Useful FeaturesStill Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 Se

41Useful FeaturesDigital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the i

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording42Useful FeaturesWide ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen

43Useful FeaturesPower Save ModeAvailable modes:All modesPower save mode will turn off thecamcorder automatically to save batterypower when the camco

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording44Useful FeaturesSelf RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and ro

45Useful FeaturesSelf recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can rec

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording46Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to record

47Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording mo

viPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Ope

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording48Useful FeaturesWindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from stro

49Useful FeaturesUsing the RemoteControlAvailable modes:All modesUse the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as whenyou want

Useful FeaturesPlayback50Useful FeaturesTape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote ControlAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use the following playbackfun

51Useful FeaturesSelecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date

Useful FeaturesPlayback52Useful FeaturesPicture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimage

53Useful FeaturesRotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape Playback mode, press th

Useful FeaturesPlayback54Useful FeaturesCopying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a

55Useful FeaturesStretch PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackStretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a mov

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording56Advanced FeaturesPower Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvailab

57Advanced FeaturesDisplaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in

viiUseful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 32Using the Mode Screens ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording58Advanced FeaturesAdjusting WhiteBalanceAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of the subject on the scr

59Advanced FeaturesLocking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page.2 Aim the lens at a white object.• Adjust the distance of

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording60Advanced FeaturesManual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which

61Advanced FeaturesManual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the l

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording62Advanced FeaturesSetting the ShutterSpeedAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe shutter speed is preset to aut

63Advanced FeaturesSetting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Ful

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording64Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set t

65Advanced FeaturesDigital PictureEffectsAvailable mode:Tape CameraThese digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramatic effect

Advanced FeaturesPlayback66Advanced FeaturesUsing the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecon

67Advanced FeaturesEditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transp

viiiAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 66Editing ...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback68Advanced FeaturesRecording from anExternal SourceAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use this camcorder to record oredit vi

69Advanced FeaturesTo Record from an ExternalSource1 In Tape Playback mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen.2 Press l or m on the Opera

Advanced FeaturesPlayback70Advanced FeaturesEditing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digitalv

71Advanced FeaturesTo Record from Video Equip-ment1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.2 Begin playback on the vide

Advanced FeaturesPlayback72Advanced FeaturesAV-OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R(MONO):Using the Camcorderas a ConverterAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use

73Advanced FeaturesSelecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-b

Advanced FeaturesPlayback74Advanced FeaturesAudio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorde

75Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.2

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording76Digital Still Camera FeaturesMedia Selection switchPHOTO buttonPower Zoom controlNumber of shots taken

77Digital Still Camera FeaturesApproximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycardSelecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:Card CameraT

ix8 MB SD Memory CardSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L227 AC adapterAudio/video/S-videocableCR2032 typelithium batteryfor remote controlCR1216 type

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording78Digital Still Camera FeaturesRecording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode:Card CameraThe self-timer func

79Digital Still Camera FeaturesSelf-timer operating indicatorSelf timer mode indicatorTo cancel the countdownPress the PHOTO button in step 4.To cance

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording80Digital Still Camera FeaturesFormatting a CardAvailable modes:Card Camera, Card PlaybackBefore using a

81Digital Still Camera FeaturesSetting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder automatically assigns filenumbers to captured i

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback82Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail

83Digital Still Camera FeaturesDelete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your important

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback84Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One Sto

85Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Delet

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback86Digital Still Camera FeaturesNumber of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Playb

87Digital Still Camera FeaturesM indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above, t