Sharp VL-NZ50U operation manual VCR mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

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Appendix

VCR mode

General

Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

Cannot rewind or fast for-

Position at beginning or end of tape.

Rewind or fast forward tape to de-

ward tape.

 

sired point (p. 19).

Video noise in image.

Dirty video heads.

Call for service (p. 60) or use a com-

 

 

mercially available cleaning tape

 

 

(p. 55).

 

Old or worn tape.

Use a new cassette.

Cassette will not eject.

Power source is not properly con-

Connect power source properly

 

nected.

(pp. 7, 9).

 

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently

 

 

(p. 8).

 

Camcorder is recording.

Stop tape and try again (p. 16).

No image on monitor.

Backlight has been turned off.

Turn on backlight (p. 48).

 

Fluorescent lamp has burned out.

Call for service (p. 60).

Monitor picture is hard to

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

Adjust picture (p. 48).

see.

 

 

CHARGE indicator

AC adapter or battery pack may have

Call for service (p. 60).

flashes in red when

malfunctioned.

 

charging battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot edit to connected

Audio/video cable is not properly

Connect audio/video cable properly

VCR.

connected.

(p. 43).

 

 

 

Notes:

•This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. 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. Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation.

•If the characters displayed on the 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. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.

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Contents VL-NZ50U Important Information for Consumers in the U.S Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SharpSpecifications are subject to change without notice Sharp CamcorderImportant Safeguards IiiPage Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Cassette Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Volume Control Easy Camera RecordingPlayback Quick Operation GuidePrecautions ViiiSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Appendix XiiOperation References Part NamesRear view Battery mounting surface Operation ReferencesWrist strap loop Camera mode VCR modeOn-screen Display Index On-screen indicators on/off Example screens shown are for Camera modeOperation References Manual screens Menu buttonAS S E T T E Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack PreparationAttaching RemovingExtending battery pack life BatteryPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationInserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Battery InstallingSetting Changing Selecting the Language for the On-screen DisplayPress the Menu button to turn off the menu screen Setting the Date and Time 0 0 AMUsing the Lens Cap Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeAttaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Wrist StrapTips on Recording Positions Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode To turn the power offBasic Operations To pause recordingZooming Auto Focus Macro ShotsBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayVolume Control To stop playbackVideo Search Still Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionSearching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position Watching Playback on a Basic Operations PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV to Allow a larger audience to enjoy playbackUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Press the Menu buttonDisplaying Recording Guide TypesTurning on the recording guide Selecting the recording guideSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlySelect OFF in above Press lor mto select 40 or 300, then press the SET buttonUseful features Camera Recording To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureTo cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again Eindicator appearsGain-up Using To cancel Fade modeFade In and Fade Out To use Fade Out onlyQuick Return Edit Search A R C HTo cancel the still image Still RecordingAttaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter To cancel DIS function Wide ScreenDigital Image Stabilization DIS To return to normal screenSelf Recording More Information on Self Re- cordingRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeSelect SP in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modePress l or m to select 16bit, then press the SET button Select 12bit in aboveUsing the Remote Control Not supplied Installing the BatteriesActivating OperatingUseful Features Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording Gamma PlaybackTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackAdvanced Features To return to Auto Focus modeManual Focus To return to Auto Exposure mode Manual ExposurePress the Manual button until the normal screen appears Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto White Balance mode White Balance LockTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AEUsing the Time Code Display formatDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback To turn off the time codeAdvanced Features Playback EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record to Video EquipmentTo Record from Video Equip- ment To stop recordingAudio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Audio RecordingTo cancel audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Press the Menu button. The audio dubbing screen disappearsPlayback Mode Selecting the AudioPress l or m on the operation button To select V, then press the SET buttonPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the BacklightAdjusting the Picture AppendixTurning off Confirmation Sound AppendixPress l or m to select OFF, then press the SET button Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingAppendix DV Technology Copyright Protection DV and conventional video cassette tapesPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAppendix Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging StorageWhat is dew formation? Dew FormationUsing a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available Appendix Dirty Video HeadsCauses of video head clogging Cleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryDemonstration Mode Canceling Demo ModeWatching the Demonstration Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR mode General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications Service Information For the U.SCamcorder Guía de operación rápida en español InformaciónimportanteparalosconsumidoresdelosEE.UUPrecauciones Puede deformar la Videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione malUtilícelo solamente Con un carrito La compañía eléctrica local. Para losProductos que van a ser utilizados con Energía de baterías u otras fuentesNotas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio Guía de operación rápida Colocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un casete Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónSujeción de la videocámara Control de volumen Grabación fácil con la videocámaraReproducción Guía de operación rápidaVisualizaciones en pantalla en español Modo CameraModo VCR Mode Camera Mode VCRAffichages sur écran en français Page Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only 02P01-JKG

VL-NZ50U specifications

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