Sharp VL-Z1U Cleaning, AC Adapter, Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp, Extending battery pack life

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Appendix

Extending battery pack life

Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deteriora- tion of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months:

1Charge the battery pack until the POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns off.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to v without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off.

3Remove the battery pack and store it

between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C).

Cleaning

•Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.

•Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth damp- ened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

•Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen.

•Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens.

•Pull out the viewfinder and open the window cleaning cover as shown below so that you can clean up the inside of the viewfinder with a camera blower.

AC Adapter

Window cleaning cover

Appendix

•The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio.

•Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter.

•The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.

•Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter to vibration.

•Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

•Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice.

Note:

•After cleaning, close the window cleaning cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with the window cleaning cover opened may cause malfunction.

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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 NamesPp , 55 Operation ReferencesAttach 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 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 JUN Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select ExecuteChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Using the Lens Cap3 0 0 0 AM Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripDetaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the diopterPush 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 buttonTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomSelect 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 fadeThen 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 Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayed on the LCDGrip Self recording with reversedRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor Wide Screen To return to normal screenTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording To cancel Windbreak WindbreakTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-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 DisplayPicture Effect Playback To cancel 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 codeCutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo 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 begins Useful Information Hints for Better ShootingAppendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAccidental 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 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 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