Volume Control

Video Search

When the camcorder is in Playback mode, push the Volume control to the L or + side to increase (1) or decrease (2) the volume.

The volume level indicator will appear on the LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the Volume control is released, the volume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.

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Decrease Increase

Still

The still function allows you to pause playback.

During playback, press m on the Operation button.

To return to normal playback, press m again.

Notes:

The sound is off in Still mode.

To protect the tape, the camcorder automati- cally returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes.

The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape.

Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position

1 During playback, press k (or j) on the Operation button.

The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses).

2 When you find the scene, press m to return to normal playback.

Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion

1 During fast forward (or rewind), press and hold k (or j) on the Operation button.

The fast forward (or rewind) picture displays.

2 If the scene is still rather far from the current tape position, release the Operation button to normal fast forward (or rewind).

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the scene.

4 Press m to begin normal playback.

Notes:

The sound is off during search.

You may experience picture noise during search. This is not a malfunction.

Basic Operations

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Sharp VL-Z1U warranty Volume Control Video Search, Still, Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position