VL-Z500E-T/S - Sharp Australia Support

Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Camera Recording
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Basic Operations
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 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 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 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 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.
Media Selection
switch
Power switch
Lock button Lock button
Lock button
Lock button
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.