Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
VL-Z400S-T
OPERATION MANUAL
PixLab Install Key H2732778 -- 6848310
Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page vi.
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. [. . . ] Background is too bright.
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Subject has horizontal stripes.
Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window.
Advanced Features
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Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene.
Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press l or m to focus on the subject.
p: To focus on a closer subject o: To focus on a more distant subject
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Subject has fine, repeated Subjects at different distances appear in the centre of the scene patterns. at the same time.
Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen.
· "MF" appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.
Manual focus indicator
MF 3 0min
Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting.
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.
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Returning to Auto Focus
Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera
Displaying the Manual Setting Screen
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.
You can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen.
· White Balance (see pages 56, 57) · Manual Iris (see page 58) · Manual Gain (see page 59) · Shutter speed (see pages 60, 61) · The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode.
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In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "AUTO FOCUS", then press the centre of the Operation button.
M A NU A L S E T F OCUS AUTO F OCUS E X E CU T E BLC / GA I N
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In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button.
MANU A L S E T E X E C U T E F OCUS AUTO F OCUS BLC / GA I N
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· The FOCUS setting returns to Auto Focus mode.
Note: · You can return to Auto Focus mode when you press j after selecting "FOCUS".
Advanced Features
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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen.
FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN
E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
Notes: · Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not share manual settings. · "MANUAL SET" cannot be selected when a scene setting is selected.
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Advanced Features Camera Recording
Adjusting White Balance
Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera
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Press l or m to select "WHITE BAL. ", then press the centre of the Operation button.
FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN
The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Selecting a White Balance setting that matches the lighting conditions.
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Types
AUTO: Colouring adjusted automatically for the current lighting condition. LOCK MODE: Fix the setting to the standard balance (White Balance Lock). INDOOR: For recording indoors with halogen lamps or incandescent lighting.
Press l or m to select a white balance setting, then press the centre of the Operation button.
FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E OU T DOO R AUTO AUTO AUTO
· When selecting "LOCK MODE", perform the steps in "Locking" on the next page.
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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.
Selecting
Advanced Features
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In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 55).
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Locking
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Select "LOCK MODE" in step 4 in "Selecting" on the previous page. Aim the lens at a white object.
· Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white.
White paper or white cloth
To return to Auto White Balance mode
Press j in step 4 in "Selecting" on the previous page or step 3 in "Locking" to display "AUTO".
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To return to Full Auto mode
Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 61).
Note: · White Balance setting cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.
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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 3.
Advanced Features
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Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.
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Advanced Features Camera Recording
Manual Iris
Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera
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Press l or m to select "IRIS", then press the centre of the Operation button.
FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN
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.
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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 . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO F2. 0 AUTO 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. [. . . ] Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. · If the characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. Set the date and time, then resume operation.
Appendix
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General
Specifications
Camcorder
Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: PAL standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) SP mode: 18. 831 mm/second LP mode: 12. 568 mm/second 1 /6" (4. 2 mm, effective size: 3. 0 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. [. . . ]