Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Model No Serial No

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL-Z1U

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.

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Contents Model No Serial No VL-Z1UImportant Information for Consumers U.S Applies to the supplied AC adapter Product Disposal Battery DisposalInformation Important Safeguards Page Vii Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories You can use your camcorder at 32F to PrecautionsDew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsTo cancel cleaning, press l Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesPp , 55 Operation ReferencesAttach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Pp , 8 Right viewFully charged battery pack see pages 5 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving PreparationDC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting Inserting and Removing a CassettePerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Time Setting the DateJUN Press m or l to select ExecuteChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Using the Lens Cap3 0 0 0 AM Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapDetaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the diopterPush in the viewfinder completely Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitorHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeZooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming outTurning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlightBasic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus Macro ShotsCAS SE T T E When the remaining recording time reachesTo stop playback PlaybackWatching the playback in the viewfinder OperationsStill Volume Control Video SearchSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tionBasic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TVTo turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensCamcorder settings You can press k, instead of the center of Operation buttonTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomSelect OFF in above Features Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionTo cancel Fade mode UsingTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadeThen press the center of the Operation Quick ReturnIf while playing back your tape you want to Edit Search Still Recording To cancel the still imageTo pause recording Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS Normal self recording Self RecordingSubject is displayed Subject is displayed on the LCDGrip Self recording with reversedRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor To return to normal screen Wide ScreenTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Windbreak To cancel WindbreakTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeSelect 12bit in above Example screens shown are for Playback mode Using the Remote Control Not suppliedActivating OperatingReverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedSlow Frame AdvanceSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Rotate Playback indicator appears To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Images rotatedManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see White Balance LockManual Iris Manual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AEDisplay format Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button seeDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback To turn off the time codeCutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo stop editing Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureTo cancel audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio dubbing screen appearsYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsTurning off the Confirmation Sound Adjusting the BacklightAppendix Selecting the Language for the Information DisplaySetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Canceling Demonstration ModeWatching Demonstration beginsHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationAppendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAccidental erasure This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAC Adapter Supplied Accessory Using Your Camcorder AbroadSymptom Possible cause Suggested solution TroubleshootingDIO 1 or Audio 1L2 p General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder SpecificationsOn-screen Display Index Camera modePlayback mode Guía de operación rápida en español Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado PrecaucionPrecauciones Avisos DE Seguridad Importantes Page Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio Colocación de la batería El indicador POWER/CHARGE RED se enciende en rojoCarga de la batería El portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamente ExtracciónRealice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Guía de operación rápida Utilización del monitor LCD Utilización del visorAjuste de dioptrías Sujeción de la videocámara Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónPostura básica Filmación desde un ángulo Alto Filmación desde un ángulo bajoEmpleo del zoom Grabación fácil con la videocámaraReproducción Control de volumenPara detener la reproducción Pulse lSharp Electronics Corporation