Sharp VL Z 1 H Precautions Dirty Video Heads, Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available

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Press m on the Operation button to begin video head cleaning.

• “NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

CL E A N I NG

NOW C L E AN I NG

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1 Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w.

• The video head cleaning screen appears.

Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

•mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see illustrations above)

•playback pictures do not move.

•during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- cially Available)

You can clean the video head with a commercially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape may cause damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully before using it.

•The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

•If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

Causes of video head clogging

•High-temperature and high-humidity environment

•A lot of dust in the air

•Damaged tape

•Worn tape

•Long-time use

•Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 70 “Troubleshooting”.

S T A R T S T O P

•After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press l.

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Contents VL-Z1H Page Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveSpecifications are subject to change without notice Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationPrecautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesOperation References LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal coverPp , 55 DV terminal pRED indicator Standby buttonPp , 8 SpeakerBattery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorderAttaching Removing the Battery Pack AttachingTake the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Charging the Battery Pack Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderDC in jack cover DC in jack DC plugPowering Camcorder from anAC Outlet Insert the DC plug into the DCInserting 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 Insert the battery holder back into positionSetting the Date Time0 0 Press m or l to select ExecuteUsing the Lens Cap Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeSE T T I NG 10 3 0 0Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptre Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitorTips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angleEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Press the Start/Stop button to begin recordingMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times To turn the power off ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording ZoomingPower Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightTo resume operation To turn on the backlightAuto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera RecordingWhen the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T EPlayback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder OperationsVolume Control Video Search StillSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tionWatching Playback on a TV Basic Operations PlaybackOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Setting the Digital ZoomPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation buttonUseful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / GA I N To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upUsing To cancel Fade modeTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadeQuick Return Press l or m to select StartButton Then press the centre of the OperationTo cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Start/Stop buttonTo cancel DIS function Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappearDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NSet the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayedSelf recording with reversed GripOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle To the camcorder body 1, and thenWide Screen To return to normal screenRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakSelecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above Using the Remote Control Not supplied Example screens shown are for Playback modeOperating ActivatingPlayback Functions with the Remote Control Not supplied Reverse PlaybackSlow Frame AdvanceUseful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayDate D I S P. DA T E To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes To cancel Rotate Playback Rotate PlaybackAbove Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackMF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual FocusAdvanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus modeTo return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeWhite Balance Lock Manual Iris To return to Auto Gain mode Manual GainSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode To cancel the scene setting Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subjectSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AEDisplay format ME COD E onDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback OU TEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesOn the VCR to resume recording when To stop editingAdvanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Cutting Unwanted Se- quences Audio Dubbing Feature Audio RecordingAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingSelecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel onlyPicture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight AC K L I GHT BR I GH TTurning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCancelling WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseCleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent LampUsing Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied AccessoryTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionXii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications CamcorderCamera mode On-screen Display IndexPlayback mode Sharp Corporation