Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode, To return to SP mode

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approxi- mately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode.

1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

B L C / G A I N	O F F
F A D E
M E N U
S C E N E M E N U

6 Press l or m to select “LP”, then press the center of the Operation button.

T AP E SP E E D LP

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

•The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

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2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the center of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the center of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then press the center of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “TAPE SPEED”, then press the center of the Operation button.

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	Q K . R E T U R N
	D G T L	Z O OM		S P
	T A P E	S P E E D
	R E T U R N			L P

Long play recording mode indicator

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 6 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

•To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode.

•Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function.

•Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording.

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