Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Dew Formation, What is dew formation?

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Dew Formation

What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew forms, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances:

When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place.

When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly.

When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room or car.

When placing the camcorder in the

direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

— When placing the camcorder in a humid room.

How to prevent trouble.

When using the camcorder in a place where dew is likely to form, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimatise to the surroundings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

Plastic bag

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air tem- perature inside it reaches the tempera- ture of the room.

“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automati- cally turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,

 

leave the cassette compartment open,

 

and wait for a few hours to allow the

 

camcorder to acclimatise to the

 

surrounding temperature.

 

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

 

power after waiting for a few hours. Be

 

sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

 

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is

 

flashing; this may result in damage to

 

the tape.

 

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take

 

10 to 15 minutes before the dew

 

warning feature engages.

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Contents VL-Z1H Page Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KSpecifications are subject to change without notice Contents Playback Functions with the Remote Control Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeContents Power cord Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Causes of video head clogging Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Remove the cleaning tapePart Names Operation ReferencesDV terminal p Operation ReferencesLCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover Pp , 55Speaker RED indicatorStandby button Pp , 8There 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 Take the battery pack outPreparation DC in jack DC plug Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder DC in jack coverInsert the DC plug into the DC PoweringCamcorder from an AC OutletPerform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Removing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Insert the battery holder back into position Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not Sup- pliedPress m or l to select Execute Setting the DateTime 0 010 3 0 0 Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode SE T T I NGOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Grip Pull out the viewfinder completely Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Push in the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder 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 ModePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording Zooming 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 PositionOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Playback Operation button Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Control ButtonsDG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Operation button Setting the DigitalZoom Press l or m to select DgtlBLC / GA I N Useful Features Camera RecordingBacklight Compensation BLC Gain-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 centre of the Operation Quick ReturnPress l or m to select Start ButtonPress the Start/Stop button To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Recording Standby mode, press the Photo button fullySO N To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear Digital Image Stabilization DISSubject is displayed Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Normal self recordingTo the camcorder body 1, and then Self recording with reversedGrip Open the LCD monitor to a 90 angleTo return to normal screen Wide ScreenAP E SP E E D LP Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recordingWindbreak To cancel WindbreakSelect 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Activating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode OperatingFrame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback SlowDate D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Press m to begin Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback AboveManual 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 Manual 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 screenOU T Display formatME COD E on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences On the VCR to resume recording whenCutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Audio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureTo pause audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationBit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O Bit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channelsAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the BacklightE P Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Watching Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on CancellingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette 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 TroubleshootingXii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder SpecificationsOn-screen Display Index Camera modePlayback mode Sharp Corporation