Sharp VL Z 1 H Closing the viewfinder, Adjusting the dioptre, Push in the viewfinder completely

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Preparation

Preparation

Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.

•The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 36).

•You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 27 for use of the Operation button).

•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear.

1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.

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

3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.

Dioptre adjustment dial

Note:

•For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 68.

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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 AttachingPreparation Take the battery pack outRemoving 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 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 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 0Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand StrapOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Detaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptrePush 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 anglePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeMaximum 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- tionBasic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TVOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Zoom 4 Setting the Digital ZoomPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation buttonBacklight Compensation BLC Useful Features Camera RecordingBLC / 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 WindbreakTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Selecting the 16-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 AdvanceSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features PlaybackDate D I S P. DA T E Picture Effect Playback To cancel 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 Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance 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 editingEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackCutting 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 TAppendix Turning off the Confirmation SoundE P Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCancelling WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a 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