Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Product Disposal Battery Disposal, Applies to the supplied AC adapter

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)

CAUTION

If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a SHARP service center or your local dealer.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling informa- tion, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY. THIS BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OPTIONS IN YOUR AREA.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when young children install batteries backwards. Warn children not to take out batteries or install them. Parents should install the lithium battery in the camcorder.

COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full com- pliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

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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 Playback Functions with the Remote Control Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeContents Supplied Accessories You can use your camcorder at 32F to PrecautionsDew Formation What is dew formation?Causes of video head clogging Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available To cancel cleaning, press lPart Names Operation ReferencesOperation References Pp , 55Attach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Pp , 8 Right viewThere is no video cassette in the camcorder Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 5 Cleaned seeAttaching Attaching Removing the Battery PackRemoving PreparationDC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Press m or l to select Execute Setting the DateTime JUNUsing the Lens Cap Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode3 0 0 0 AM Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the diopter Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely Picture displays on LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor LCD monitor rotates 270 verticallyShooting from a high angle Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Basic postureMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeZooming out To turn the power offZooming Basic Operations Camera Recording To pause recordingTo turn on the backlight Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To resume operationBasic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus Macro ShotsCAS SE T T E When the remaining recording time reachesOperations PlaybackTo stop playback Watching the playback in the viewfinderSearching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion Volume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionBasic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TVOperation button Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Control ButtonsYou can press k, instead of the center of Operation button Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Camcorder settingsSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlySelect OFF in above Backlight Compensation BLC Useful Features Camera RecordingFeatures To cancel the backlight compensa- tion functionGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionPicture turns white, and the image and sound fade UsingTo cancel Fade mode To use Fade Out onlyQuick Return Then press the center of the OperationIf while playing back your tape you want to To cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingTo pause recording To cancel DIS function Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappearDigital Image Stabilization DIS Subject is displayed on the LCD Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayedSelf recording with reversed GripRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor To return to normal screen Wide ScreenRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Windbreak To cancel WindbreakSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Operating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode ActivatingFrame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback SlowSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Images rotated To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback indicator appears Rotate PlaybackManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingWhite Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode seeManual Iris Manual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Scene Menu Program AE To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Selected scene setting displays on the mode screenTo turn off the time code Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button seeDisplay format Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio dubbing screen appears Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing To pause audio dubbingYou 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 Demonstration begins Demonstration ModeCanceling WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Appendix Mini DV CassetteAccidental erasure Use Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack ChargingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp CleaningExtending battery pack life AC AdapterAC 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 El indicador POWER/CHARGE RED se enciende en rojo Colocación de la bateríaCarga de la batería Extracción El portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamenteRealice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Guía de operación rápida Utilización del visor Utilización del monitor LCDAjuste de dioptrías Filmación desde un ángulo bajo Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónSujeción de la videocámara Postura básica Filmación desde un ángulo AltoEmpleo del zoom Grabación fácil con la videocámaraPulse l Control de volumenReproducción Para detener la reproducciónSharp Electronics Corporation