Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

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Appendix

Appendix

Troubleshooting

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the main plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.

Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who can be contacted on the following numbers:

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.: 0121 766 5414

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

 

Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

Power source is not properly con-

Connect power source properly

 

 

nected.

(pp. 5, 8).

 

 

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently

Power

 

 

(p. 7).

 

Dew in camcorder.

Wait until dew dries (p. xi).

 

 

Safety function is in effect.

Set Power switch to OFF and re-

 

 

 

move battery pack. Wait for 2 sec-

 

 

 

onds, then reinstall battery pack

 

 

 

and turn on power (pp. 5, 6).

 

Start/Stop button

Erasure-protect tab on video cas-

Close tab or use a new cassette

 

does not work.

sette is open.

(p. 66).

 

Power suddenly turns

Camcorder left in Recording

Set Power switch to OFF and then

 

off.

Standby mode for 5 minutes in

back to Camera mode.

 

 

Camera mode.

 

mode

Auto focus does not

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 48).

work.

Zoom used on close subject.

Zoom out from subject (p. 20).

 

Camera

 

 

cal stripes.

Focus manually (p. 47).

 

 

Subject has little contrast in bright-

 

 

ness, or is full of horizontal or verti-

 

 

Bright subject pro-

Occurs when shooting subject with

 

 

duces wide vertical

strong contrast to the background.

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lines.

Does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display automatically

Camcorder is in Demo mode.

Set the DEMO MODE menu item to

 

changes in Camera

 

“OFF” (p. 64).

 

mode.

 

 

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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 Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Playback Functions with the Remote ControlContents Supplied Accessories Power cordPrecautions What is dew formation? Dew FormationRemove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head cloggingOperation References Part NamesPp , 55 Operation ReferencesLCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover DV terminal pPp , 8 RED indicatorStandby button SpeakerCleaned 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 Take the battery pack outRemoving DC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder DC in jack DC plugAC Outlet PoweringCamcorder from an 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 position0 0 Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select ExecuteSE T T I NG Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 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 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 anglePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Basic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording To turn the power offZooming ZoomingTo 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- tionBasic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TVOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation buttonUseful Features Using the Menu ScreensDG T L Zoom 4 Press l or m to select Dgtl Setting the DigitalZoom Operation buttonBacklight Compensation BLC Useful Features Camera RecordingBLC / GA I N To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upTo use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Picture turns white, and the image and sound fadeButton Quick ReturnPress l or m to select Start Then press the centre of the OperationRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Press the Start/Stop buttonDigital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear SO NNormal self recording Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Subject is displayedOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle Self recording with reversedGrip To the camcorder body 1, and thenWide Screen To return to normal screenAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode 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 Operating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode ActivatingSlow Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback 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 Above To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback 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 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 Display formatME COD E on OU TOn the VCR to resume recording when EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features PlaybackCutting Unwanted Se- quences Audio Dubbing Feature Audio RecordingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing To pause audio dubbingBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O 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 Cancelling Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on WatchingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteTo protect recordings against accidental 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 solutionXii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications CamcorderCamera mode On-screen Display IndexPlayback mode Sharp Corporation
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