Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Important Information for Consumers U.S

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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.

The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world.

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Contents VL-Z1U Model No Serial NoImportant Information for Consumers U.S Product Disposal Battery Disposal Applies to the supplied AC adapterInformation Important Safeguards Page Vii Contents Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories Precautions You can use your camcorder at 32F toWhat is dew formation? Dew FormationTo cancel cleaning, press l Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesAttach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Operation ReferencesPp , 55 Right view Pp , 8Cleaned see Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 5 There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingPreparation RemovingCharging the Battery Pack DC in jack coverPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Removing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied JUN Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select Execute3 0 0 0 AM Using the Lens CapChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripPull out the viewfinder completely Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Push in the viewfinder completely Adjusting the diopterClosing the viewfinder LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor Picture displays on LCD monitorBasic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Shooting from a high angleEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording To turn the power offZooming Zooming outTo resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera RecordingWhen the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T EWatching the playback in the viewfinder PlaybackTo stop playback OperationsSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tionWatching Playback on a TV Basic Operations PlaybackControl Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonCamcorder settings Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features You can press k, instead of the center of Operation buttonSelect OFF in above Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Useful Features Camera RecordingFeatures Backlight Compensation BLCTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upTo use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadeIf while playing back your tape you want to Quick ReturnThen press the center of the Operation To pause recording To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Digital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear Subject is displayed Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayed on the LCDRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor Self recording with reversedGrip Wide Screen To return to normal screenAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode To cancel Windbreak WindbreakSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Activating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode OperatingSlow Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback Frame AdvanceUseful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayTypes To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback indicator appears Images rotatedMF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual FocusAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode White Balance LockManual Iris To return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Selected scene setting displays on the mode screen To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Scene Menu Program AEDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button seeDisplay format To turn off the time codeTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Audio Dubbing Feature Audio RecordingTo pause audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing Audio dubbing screen appearsSelecting the Audio Playback Mode You can select any of the following audio playback modesPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight Turning off the Confirmation SoundSelecting the Language for the Information Display AppendixSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Watching Demonstration ModeCanceling Demonstration beginsUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingAccidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAppendix Mini DV Cassette Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseAC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life Replacing the Fluorescent LampUsing Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionDIO 1 or Audio 1L2 p General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications CamcorderCamera mode On-screen Display IndexPlayback mode Guía de operación rápida en español Precaucion Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministradoPrecauciones Avisos DE Seguridad Importantes Page Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio Carga de la batería El indicador POWER/CHARGE RED se enciende en rojoColocación de la batería Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete ExtracciónEl portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamente Guía de operación rápida Ajuste de dioptrías Utilización del visorUtilización del monitor LCD Postura básica Filmación desde un ángulo Alto Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónSujeción de la videocámara Filmación desde un ángulo bajoGrabación fácil con la videocámara Empleo del zoomPara detener la reproducción Control de volumenReproducción Pulse lSharp Electronics Corporation