Sharp VL-NZ50U Before Requesting Service, Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

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Before Requesting Service

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

 

Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

Power source is not properly con-

Connect power source properly

 

 

 

 

nected.

(pp. 7, 9).

 

 

 

 

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently

 

 

Power

 

 

(p. 8).

 

 

 

Dew in camcorder.

Wait until dew dries (p. 54).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety function is in effect.

Set Power switch to OFF and remove

 

 

 

 

 

battery pack. Wait for 2 seconds, then

 

 

 

 

 

reinstall battery pack and turn on

 

 

 

 

 

power (p. 7).

 

 

 

REC START/STOP button

Erasure-protect tab on video cassette

Close tab or use a new cassette

 

 

 

does not work.

is open.

(p. 52).

 

 

 

Power suddenly turns off.

Camcorder left in Recording Standby

Set Power switch to OFF and then

 

 

 

 

mode for 5 minutes.

back to CAMERA.

 

 

 

Auto focus does not

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 37).

 

 

 

work.

Zoom used on close subject.

Zoom out from subject (p. 17).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject has little contrast in bright-

Focus manually (p. 37).

 

 

mode

 

ness, or is full of horizontal or vertical

 

 

 

 

stripes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA

Bright subject produces

Occurs when shooting subject with

 

 

 

wide vertical lines.

strong contrast to the background.

——

 

 

 

 

Does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Automatically zooms out

Camcorder is unable to focus when

 

 

 

 

without operating Zoom

zooming in on subject within 5 feet

——

 

 

 

control.

(1.5 m), and automatically zooms out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

until it focuses on subject.

 

 

 

 

 

No subject in the field of view.

Direct lens to some subject, or set

 

 

 

 

 

zoom to widest angle before shooting

 

 

 

 

 

(p. 17).

 

 

 

Display automatically

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

Set DEMO MODE menu item to “OFF”

 

 

 

changes in CAMERA

 

(p. 57).

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

No image appears on

Video input channel on TV or TV

Select video input channel or TV

 

 

mode

connected TV screen.

channel is not selected properly.

channel properly (p. 21).

 

 

 

Audio/video cable is not properly

Connect audio/video cable properly

 

 

VCR

 

connected.

(p. 21).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No image from an exter-

DV cable is not properly connected.

Connect DV cable properly. (p. 44)

 

Appendix

nal source appears on

 

 

 

 

the camcorder screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 PackHolding the camcorder Inserting a CassetteTips on Recording Positions Quick Operation Guide Volume ControlEasy Camera Recording PlaybackViii PrecautionsSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories Contents Xii Useful Features Advanced Features AppendixPart Names Operation ReferencesRear view Wrist strap loop Battery mounting surfaceOperation References On-screen Display Index Camera modeVCR mode 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 OutletPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Installing Installing the Lithium BatteryPress the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Setting ChangingSelecting the Language for the On-screen Display 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 Far from the Current Tape Position Video Search StillSearching for a Scene Near 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 CompensationGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionPress the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again Eindicator appears To use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutA R C H Quick Return Edit SearchAttaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter To cancel the still imageStill Recording To return to normal screen To cancel DIS functionWide Screen Digital Image Stabilization DISMore Information on Self Re- cording Self RecordingSelect SP in above Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode 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 PlaybackManual Focus Advanced FeaturesTo return to Auto Focus mode Press the Manual button until the normal screen appears To return to Auto Exposure modeManual Exposure 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 PicturePress l or m to select OFF, then press the SET button Turning off Confirmation SoundAppendix 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?Causes of video head clogging Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially AvailableAppendix Dirty Video Heads AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Cleaning Using Your Camcorder AbroadWatching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder SpecificationsService Information For the U.S 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 rápidaSujeción de la videocámara Inserción de un caseteSugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabación Guía de operación rápida Control de volumenGrabación fácil con la videocámara ReproducciónModo VCR Visualizaciones en pantalla en españolModo Camera Affichages sur écran en français Mode CameraMode VCR Page 02P01-JKG Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only

VL-NZ50U specifications

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