Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Power Standby Mode, Turning on/off Backlight, To resume operation

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Power Standby Mode

Power Standby mode allows you to prevent accidental recording by locking all operations except cancelling the mode.

STANDBY button

Hold down the STANDBY button for more than 2 seconds when you pause record- ing.

•The screen turns off and the STANDBY indicator lights up.

Turning on/off the

Backlight

You can see the on-screen display outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting even when the backlight turns off. Also, this function is useful when watching playback on a TV.

LCD LAMP button

Hold down the LCD LAMP button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the backlight.

•“BACKLIGHT OFF” will flash for two seconds, then H appears on the LCD screen.

Basic Operations

STANDBY indicator

To resume operation

Press the STANDBY button again to return to the Recording Standby mode.

•It takes about 2 seconds to be able to start recording.

Notes:

•Power Standby will cancel and the STANDBY indicator will turn off in these situations below:

—When the camcorder remains in Power Standby mode more than 5 minutes

—When the camcorder is set to Playback mode

—When removing the battery pack

—When removing a cassette

•The camcorder will turn off automatically in 5 minutes after setting Power Standby mode if it remains in Recording Standby mode after canceling Power Standby mode.

—When Power Standby mode, for example, is cancelled after 3 minutes, the camcorder will turn off if recording is not started within 2 minutes.

To turn on the backlight

Press the LCD LAMP button.

Note:

•The BACKLIGHT OFF mode will cancel when you close the LCD monitor.

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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 Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Power cord Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Dew Formation What is dew formation?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head cloggingPart Names Operation ReferencesLCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover Operation ReferencesPp , 55 DV terminal pStandby button RED indicatorPp , 8 SpeakerFully 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 PackTake the battery pack out PreparationRemoving Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder Charging the Battery PackDC in jack cover DC in jack DC plugCamcorder from an PoweringAC 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 Insert the battery holder back into position Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not Sup- pliedTime Setting the Date0 0 Press m or l to select ExecuteChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Using the Lens CapSE 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 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 angleEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Press the Start/Stop button to begin recordingMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Zooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording ZoomingTurning 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- tionWatching Playback on a TV Basic Operations PlaybackOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see To turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation buttonUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Zoom Setting the DigitalPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation buttonUseful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / GA I N Gain-up To cancel the gain-up functionTo cancel Fade mode UsingTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadePress l or m to select Start Quick ReturnButton Then press the centre of the OperationEdit Search Still Recording To cancel the still imageRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Start/Stop buttonSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO NSelf Recording Set the Power switch toNormal self recording Subject is displayedGrip Self recording with reversedOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle To the camcorder body 1, and thenTo return to normal screen Wide ScreenTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LPWindbreak 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 suppliedOperating ActivatingReverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedSlow 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 Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackAbove Press m to begin Rotate PlaybackManual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned onFocus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeWhite Balance Lock Manual 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 AEME COD E on Display formatDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback OU TCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingOn the VCR to resume recording when To stop editingAdvanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Cutting Unwanted Se- quences Audio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureTo cancel audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbingAUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel onlyAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the BacklightTurning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeCancelling WatchingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental 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 TroubleshootingXii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder SpecificationsOn-screen Display Index Camera modePlayback mode Sharp Corporation