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

AppendixAppendix 90Demonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in D

Appendix91 Position thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 52).Useful InformationHints for Bet

AppendixAppendix 92Mini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can

Appendix93 SD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy andflexible storage media used in a

AppendixAppendix 94Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

Appendix95 Window cleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalob

AppendixAppendix 96Using Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to coun

Appendix97 TroubleshootingBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.Start/Stop buttondoes not work.

AppendixAppendix 98SymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.No image from an ex-ternal source ap-pears on thecamcorder screen.Cannot rewind or fas

Appendix99 SymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image o

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

AppendixAppendix 100Notes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or in

Appendix101 SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV v

AppendixAppendix 102On-screen Display IndexA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOSELECTSETBLC GAIN/OFFFADEMENUSC ENEMENUFADEMENUSC ENEMENUMANUAL

Appendix103 DISP.DUBEFFECTSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTDATE D I SP.AUD I O DUBPI

AppendixAppendix 104A U T OAUTOAUTOA U T OAUTOAUTOSELECTSETOFFMENUSC ENEMENUSE LF T IMERMENUSC ENEMENUMANUALSELF T IMERSETFOCUSAUTO FOCUSDATE DISP.LCD

Appendix105 SELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/0110OTHERSBEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURN0100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSELECT I

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Operation References 2Operation ReferencesLithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 18)Ba

3 Operation ReferencesViewfinder (pp. 17, 18)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 23)/VOLume control (p. 28)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation References 4Operation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed

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

PreparationPreparation 6PreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

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

PreparationPreparation 8Charging the BatteryPack1 Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Open the

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

VL-Z5E/VL-Z3E-hyou2/3; 03/3/17/18:00ENGLISHOPERATION MANUALWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing

PreparationPreparation 10Inserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartme

11 PreparationInserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (suppliedwith VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commer-cially available) for storing

PreparationPreparation 12Installing the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery isused to store the mem

13 PreparationInstalling the Battery toRemote Control (VL-Z5only)The CR 2025 type lithium batterysupplied with VL-Z5 is used to power theremote contro

PreparationPreparation 144 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”,then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Press the centre of the Operationbutton.6 P

15 PreparationChanging to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 10 above, pressl or m to select “12H/24H”, thenpress the centre of the Operation

PreparationPreparation 16Adjusting the HandStrap1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through

17 PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfinder.1 Pull

PreparationPreparation 18Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not

19 PreparationUsing the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recording.1 Open

i WARNING:This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L226 battery or the AC adapter (UADP-A016WJZZ).CAUTION:As there are no user

PreparationPreparation 20Tips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonito

Basic Operations21 Basic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for use as both avideo camera for rec

Basic Operations 22Basic OperationsCamera RecordingEasy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording

Basic Operations23 PAUSETo pause recordingPress the Start/Stop button again. Record-ing pauses, and the camcorder entersRecording Standby mode.To turn

Basic Operations 24Basic OperationsCamera RecordingPower Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental reco

Basic Operations25 Auto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which is designed to focus on mosttype

Basic Operations 26Basic OperationsCamera Recording30minRemaining BatteryPower DisplayAvailable modes:All modesWhen using the camcorder with the batte

Basic Operations27 Note:• If you press the Start/Stop button in TapePlayback mode, the “g” mark appears andthe camcorder enters Recording Standbymode.

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 28VOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desire

Basic Operations29 OTHERS 1EXECUTEONONOFF–+BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTPHONES VOLDEMO MODERETURN– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAvailable, VL-Z5 only)Av

iiPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Op

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 30Watching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV t

Useful Features31 Operation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdisplay offExampleExample

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 32DISPLAY buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the me

Useful Features33 Power ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera Recording5Press l or m to select “DGTLZOOM”, then press the centre of t

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 34BacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the i

Useful Features35 Gain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayedo

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 36Fade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the imag

Useful Features37 Quick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 38Still Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 S

Useful Features39 Digital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the

iii Useful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 31Using the Mode Screens ...

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 40Self RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and r

Useful Features41 Self recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can rec

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 42Wide Screen (16:9)Available mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the w

Useful Features43 Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mo

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 44WindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from str

Useful Features45 Selecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording m

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 46Using the RemoteControl (Onlysupplied with VL-Z5)Available modes:All modesUse the remote control to operate t

Useful Features47 Tape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote Control (Onlysupplied with VL-Z5)Available mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use the following playbac

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 48Selecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select t

Useful Features49 Picture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimages with a more dramatic

ivAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 59Audio Dubbing Feature...

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 50Rotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape

Useful Features51 Copying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a video tape recording a

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 52Power Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvailable modes:T

Useful Features53 Displaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in t

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 54White paper or white clothWhite Balance LockAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of t

Useful Features55 Manual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which automatically selects the optimal

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 56Manual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated lo

Useful Features57 Setting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all manual settings, includingwhite balance

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 58Scene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set th

Advanced Features59 Using the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the

v Supplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L226Audio/video/S-videocableCR2025 typelithium batteryfor remote controlCR1216 typelithium batteryfor camcorder L

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 60Audio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcord

Advanced Features61 Audio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 62Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplay

Advanced Features63 EditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or trans

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 64Recording from anExternal SourceAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use this camcorder to record oredit v

Advanced Features65 To Record from an ExternalSource1 In Tape Playback mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears.2 Select “MENU”, the

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 66Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digital

Advanced Features67 To Record from Video Equip-ment1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.2 Begin playback on the vid

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 68AV-OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R(MONO):Using the Camcorderas a ConverterAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can us

Advanced Features69 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn offthe menu screen.8 Press the Play button on the analogequipment• Check the monitor on the dig

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

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features 70Number of shots taken/remainingPower switchMedia Selection switchPHOTO b

Digital Still Camera Features71 Picture quality indicatorApproximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycardSelecting the PictureQualityA

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features 72Self-timer operating indicatorRecording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode

Digital Still Camera Features73 SELECTF ORMATALL DATABENOYESERASED.WI LLSETFormatting a CardAvailable mode:Card CameraBefore using a commercially avai

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features 74Setting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder

Digital Still Camera Features75 Playback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail pagesMedia Selection switchOperation

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features 76ZOOM buttonPlayback zoom indicatorPlayback Zoom withthe Remote Control(Only supp

Digital Still Camera Features77 Delete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your importan

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features 78DELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One St

Digital Still Camera Features79 DELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Dele

vii Dew 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 d

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features 80Number of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Play

Digital Still Camera Features81 M indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 6 above,

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features 82Transferring Data on Card to ComputerUsing the supplied USB cable, you can trans

Digital Still Camera Features83 3 Click the “USB driver” button.• Welcome screen appears.4 Click the “Next” button.• Information screen appears5 Click

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features 84Serial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesSti

Digital Still Camera Features85 Slide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a

AppendixAppendix 86DarkerBrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT6 Press j or k to adjust the item tothe desired set

Appendix87 Adjusting the Backlight1 Press the DISPLAY button until themode screen appears.2 Press l or m on the Operationbutton to select “MENU”, then

AppendixAppendix 88Turning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, pre

Appendix89 Setting theCamcorder toFactory PresettingsAvailable modes:All modesYou can set the camcorder to the factorypresettings in one operation.• T