Operation References, Pp , 55 | Sharp VL-Z1U instruction

Operation References

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Operation References

LCD monitor (p. 17)

	DC IN jack (pp. 7, 8)
	AV terminal
Terminal cover	(pp. 26, 55)
(pp. 26, 55, 56)	DV terminal (p. 56)
	DV terminal (p. 56)

Tripod socket*

*When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not

attach the pin to the bottom

2of the camcorder.

Lithium battery cover (p. 10)

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 16)

Battery release (pp. 6, 10)

Image 16

Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Operation References, Pp , 55, Attach the pin to the bottom Camcorder

Contents

VL-Z1U Model No Serial No Important Information for Consumers U.S Product Disposal Battery Disposal Applies to the supplied AC adapter Information Important Safeguards Page Vii Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote Control Contents Supplied Accessories Precautions You can use your camcorder at 32F to What is dew formation? Dew Formation Precautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableTo cancel cleaning, press l Causes of video head clogging Operation References Part Names Pp , 55 Operation ReferencesAttach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Right view Pp , 8 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Preparation Removing Charging the Battery Pack DC in jack cover Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting 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 Setting the Date TimeJUN Press m or l to select Execute Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode Using the Lens Cap3 0 0 0 AM Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the Grip Detaching the Lens Hood Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder completely Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the diopterPush in the viewfinder completely Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitor Tips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angle Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times To turn the power off ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming out Power Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightTo resume operation To turn on the backlight Auto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera Recording When the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T E Playback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Operations Volume Control Video Search StillSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion Watching Playback on a TV Basic Operations Playback Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation button Using the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesCamcorder settings You can press k, instead of the center of Operation button To use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomSelect OFF in above Useful Features Camera Recording FeaturesTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLC To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Using To cancel Fade modeTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fade Then press the center of the Operation Quick ReturnIf while playing back your tape you want to Edit Search Still Recording To cancel the still imageTo pause recording Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS Self Recording Normal self recordingSubject is displayed Subject is displayed on the LCD Grip Self recording with reversedRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor Wide Screen To return to normal screen To return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording To cancel Windbreak Windbreak To 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 modeActivating Operating Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not supplied Reverse PlaybackSlow Frame Advance Useful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording Display Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackTypes To cancel Rotate Playback Rotate Playback indicator appearsRotate Playback Images rotated MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual Focus Advanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode To return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see White Balance Lock Manual Iris To return to Auto Gain mode Manual Gain Setting 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 AE Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button see Display formatDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback To turn off the time code Cutting Unwanted Se- quences EditingTo stop editing Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio dubbing screen appears Selecting the Audio Playback Mode You can select any of the following audio playback modes Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Backlight Turning off the Confirmation Sound Selecting the Language for the Information Display Appendix Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode CancelingWatching Demonstration begins Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette AppendixAccidental erasure Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging Use Cleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution DIO 1 or Audio 1L2 p General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications Camcorder Camera mode On-screen Display Index Playback mode Guía de operación rápida en español Precaucion Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado Precauciones Avisos DE Seguridad Importantes Page Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio Colocación de la batería El indicador POWER/CHARGE RED se enciende en rojoCarga de la batería El portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamente ExtracciónRealice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Guía de operación rápida Utilización del monitor LCD Utilización del visorAjuste de dioptrías Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabación Sujeción de la videocámaraPostura básica Filmación desde un ángulo Alto Filmación desde un ángulo bajo Grabación fácil con la videocámara Empleo del zoom Control de volumen ReproducciónPara detener la reproducción Pulse l Sharp Electronics Corporation