Sharp VL-Z1U Using the LCD Monitor, Closing the LCD monitor, LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically

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Using the LCD

Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recording.

•You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the monitor.

Power switch

LCD monitor

1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body.

90˚

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allow easy viewing of the on- screen picture.

•The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

180

90

Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until the monitor is completely opened.

3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

•A picture displays on

the LCD monitor.

Lock button

Note:

•Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is opened. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save the battery power.

Closing the LCD monitor

Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it into the camcorder into place.

Notes:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor.

•When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it; otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD monitor.

•Do not place the camcorder with the LCD monitor screen facing down.

•Close the LCD monitor completely with the screen facing in when not in use.

•Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure the battery pack is properly attached to the camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.

Preparation

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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 ReferencesPp , 55 Operation ReferencesAttach 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 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 Press m or l to select Execute Setting the DateTime JUNChanging 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 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 settingsTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomSelect 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 onlyThen 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 Subject is displayed on the LCD Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayedGrip 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 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 PlaybackPicture Effect Playback To cancel 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 playbackCutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo 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 InformationAppendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAccidental 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 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 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