Sharp VL-NZ50U operation manual Dew Formation, What is dew formation?

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Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

•When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew forms, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum- stances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room or car.

—When placing the

camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the camcorder in a humid room.

•How to prevent trouble.

When using the camcorder in a place where dew is likely to form, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to the surround- ings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

Plastic bag

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimate to the surrounding tempera- ture.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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Contents VL-NZ50U Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Important Information for Consumers in the U.SSharp Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without noticeIii Important SafeguardsPage Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackTips on Recording Positions Inserting a CassetteHolding the camcorder Quick Operation Guide Volume ControlEasy Camera Recording PlaybackViii PrecautionsSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories Contents Xii Useful Features Advanced Features AppendixPart Names Operation ReferencesRear view Operation References Battery mounting surfaceWrist strap loop VCR mode Camera modeOn-screen Display Index Menu button On-screen indicators on/offExample screens shown are for Camera mode Operation References Manual screensAS S E T T E Removing Attaching and Removing the Battery PackPreparation AttachingBattery Extending battery pack lifePreparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletInserting Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform above, then take out the cassette Installing Installing the Lithium BatterySelecting the Language for the On-screen Display Setting ChangingPress the Menu button to turn off the menu screen 0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeAttaching the Wrist Strap Using the Lens CapChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Attaching the Lens HoodTips on Recording Positions To pause recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Basic OperationsZooming Zooming Auto FocusMacro Shots Basic Operations Camera RecordingRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayTo stop playback Volume ControlSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Video Search StillSearching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position Allow a larger audience to enjoy playback Watching Playback on aBasic Operations Playback You can connect the camcorder to a TV toPress the Menu button Useful FeaturesUsing the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenSelecting the recording guide Displaying Recording GuideTypes Turning on the recording guidePress lor mto select 40 or 300, then press the SET button Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Select OFF in aboveTo obtain a brighter picture Useful features Camera RecordingTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation Gamma Brightness CompensationPress the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again Eindicator appears To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up To use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutA R C H Quick Return Edit SearchStill Recording To cancel the still imageAttaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter To return to normal screen To cancel DIS functionWide Screen Digital Image Stabilization DISMore Information on Self Re- cording Self RecordingTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeSelect SP in above Select 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Press l or m to select 16bit, then press the SET buttonOperating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedInstalling the Batteries ActivatingGamma Playback Useful Features PlaybackTo cancel Gamma Playback Displaying the Date and Time of RecordingPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackTo return to Auto Focus mode Advanced FeaturesManual Focus Manual Exposure To return to Auto Exposure modePress the Manual button until the normal screen appears White Balance Lock Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto modeAdvanced Features Camera Recording To return to Auto White Balance modeDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectScene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingTo turn off the time code Using the Time CodeDisplay format Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackTo stop editing Advanced Features PlaybackEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop recording Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment To Record from Video Equip- mentAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Dubbing modePress the Menu button. The audio dubbing screen disappears To cancel audio dubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo select V, then press the SET button Playback ModeSelecting the Audio Press l or m on the operation buttonAppendix Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the PictureAppendix Turning off Confirmation SoundPress l or m to select OFF, then press the SET button Lighting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingDV and conventional video cassette tapes Appendix DV Technology Copyright ProtectionReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette AC AdapterStorage Appendix Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack ChargingDew Formation What is dew formation?Appendix Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially AvailableCauses of video head clogging AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Cleaning Using Your Camcorder AbroadCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Service Information For the U.S SpecificationsCamcorder InformaciónimportanteparalosconsumidoresdelosEE.UU Guía de operación rápida en españolPuede deformar la Videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione mal PrecaucionesEnergía de baterías u otras fuentes Utilícelo solamente Con un carritoLa compañía eléctrica local. Para los Productos que van a ser utilizados conNotas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio Colocación de la batería Carga de la batería Guía de operación rápidaSugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabación Inserción de un caseteSujeción de la videocámara Guía de operación rápida Control de volumenGrabación fácil con la videocámara ReproducciónModo Camera Visualizaciones en pantalla en españolModo VCR Mode VCR Mode CameraAffichages sur écran en français Page 02P01-JKG Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only

VL-NZ50U specifications

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