Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Battery Pack, Charging, Use, Storage

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Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack.

Charging

•Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state.

•Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C).

•Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use.

•Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary.

Use

•To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use.

•Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times.

•Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder. Use a fully charged battery pack to protect both the battery pack and the unit.

•It is recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to handle two or three times your estimated recording time. See page 19 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs.

Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 6).

Note:

•Use only SHARP BT-L226 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder.

Storage

•Store the battery pack in a fully dis- charged state.

•Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

•When storing the battery pack, put it in the original protective plastic bag.

Notes:

•Improper handling of the battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following:

—Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit.

—Do not disassemble or repair the battery pack by yourself.

—Do not use any battery charging equipment other than that designed for use with these battery packs.

—Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 140°F or 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars.

—Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or water.

—Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong force.

—Keep the battery pack out of reach of children.

—Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do not dispose of them in fire.

•To protect the terminals, put the cover on the battery pack when it is not in use.

•The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

•If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, wipe the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

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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 Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories You can use your camcorder at 32F to PrecautionsDew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsTo cancel cleaning, press l Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesOperation References Pp , 55Attach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Pp , 8 Right viewFully charged battery pack see pages 5 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching 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 Time Setting the DateJUN Press m or l to select ExecuteUsing 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 Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitorHolding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angleMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeZooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming outTurning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlightBasic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus Macro ShotsCAS SE T T E When the remaining recording time reachesTo stop playback PlaybackWatching the playback in the viewfinder OperationsStill Volume Control Video SearchSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tionBasic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TVTo turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensCamcorder settings You can press k, instead of the center of Operation buttonSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlySelect OFF in above Features Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionTo cancel Fade mode UsingTo use Fade Out only 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 Normal self recording Self RecordingSubject is displayed Subject is displayed on the LCDSelf 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 Example screens shown are for Playback mode Using the Remote Control Not suppliedActivating OperatingReverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedSlow Frame AdvanceSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Rotate Playback indicator appears To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Images rotatedManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see White Balance LockManual Iris Manual Gain To return to Auto Gain modeSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AEDisplay format Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button seeDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback To turn off the time codeEditing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureTo cancel audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio dubbing screen appearsYou 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 Canceling Demonstration ModeWatching Demonstration beginsHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Appendix Mini DV CassetteAccidental erasure This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseExtending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampAC 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 Sujeción de la videocámara Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónPostura básica Filmación desde un ángulo Alto Filmación desde un ángulo bajoEmpleo del zoom Grabación fácil con la videocámaraReproducción Control de volumenPara detener la reproducción Pulse lSharp Electronics Corporation
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