Sharp VL-Z1U Closing the viewfinder, Adjusting the diopter, Push in the viewfinder completely

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Preparation

Preparation

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

•The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 36).

•You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 27 for use of the Operation button).

•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the diopter

Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.

3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Diopter adjustment dial

Note:

•For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 68.

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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 NamesOperation References Pp , 55Attach the pin to the bottom Camcorder 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 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 JUN Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select ExecuteUsing the Lens Cap Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode3 0 0 0 AM Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripUsing the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the diopter Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely 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 buttonSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlySelect OFF in above 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 fadeQuick 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 Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayed on the LCDSelf recording with reversed GripRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor Wide Screen To return to normal screenRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording To cancel Windbreak WindbreakSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above 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 DisplayTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes 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 codeEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing 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 ShootingPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Appendix Mini DV CassetteAccidental erasure 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 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 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