Editing, Cutting Unwanted Se- quences | Sharp VL-Z1U guide

Press m on the camcorder to begin playback, then press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording.

Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut.

Editing

Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another.

This camcorder lets you monitor the source program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor.

Preparation

Connect the camcorder to a VCR with the supplied audio/video/S-video cable, as shown.

Recording (VCR)

VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R

S-VIDEO AV-IN

Black: To S-video input socket

Yellow: To video input jack

White: To audio input (L) jack

Red: To audio input (R) jack

Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied)

Playback

Cutting Unwanted Se- quences

1 Play back the tape to be edited on the camcorder, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the time code reading at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 54). Then, rewind the tape to before the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep.

2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR.

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5 Press the Pause/Still (or Record) button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut.

To AV terminal

: The arrow shows the signal flow.

Notes:

•See page 2 for how to open the terminal cover.

•If your VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the VCR.

•If your VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug.

To stop editing

Press l on the camcorder and press the Stop button on the VCR.

Notes:

•Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off.

•There may be picture noise during video search or still playback. This does not imply a defect in the camcorder.

•The time code display will be recorded along with the edited sequences if the TC OUT menu item is set to “ON”. Set to “OFF” before editing (see page 54).

Advanced Features

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Contents

Model No Serial No VL-Z1U Important Information for Consumers U.S Applies to the supplied AC adapter Product Disposal Battery Disposal Information Important Safeguards Page Vii Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote Control Contents Supplied Accessories You can use your camcorder at 32F to Precautions Dew Formation What is dew formation? Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsTo cancel cleaning, press l Causes of video head clogging Part Names Operation References Operation References Pp , 55Attach the pin to the bottom Camcorder Pp , 8 Right view Fully charged battery pack see pages 5 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Removing Preparation DC in jack cover Charging the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not sup- plied Time Setting the DateJUN Press m or l to select Execute Using the Lens Cap Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode3 0 0 0 AM Using the Grip Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the diopter Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitor Holding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic posture Shooting from a high angle Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Zooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming out Turning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlight Basic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus Macro Shots CAS SE T T E When the remaining recording time reaches To stop playback PlaybackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Operations Still Volume Control Video SearchSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a TV To turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation button Useful Features Using the Menu ScreensCamcorder settings You can press k, instead of the center of Operation button Setting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlySelect OFF in above Features Useful Features Camera RecordingTo cancel the backlight compensa- tion function Backlight Compensation BLC Gain-up To cancel the gain-up function To cancel Fade mode UsingTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fade Quick Return Then press the center of the OperationIf while playing back your tape you want to To cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingTo pause recording To cancel DIS function Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappearDigital Image Stabilization DIS Normal self recording Self RecordingSubject is displayed Subject is displayed on the LCD Self recording with reversed GripRotate the grip 90 and the LCD monitor To return to normal screen Wide Screen Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Windbreak To cancel Windbreak Selecting 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 suppliedActivating Operating Reverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedSlow Frame Advance Selecting the Date Time Recording Display Useful Features Playback To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes Rotate Playback indicator appears To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback Images rotated Manual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera Recording To return to Full Auto mode To return to Auto White Balance modeSet the camcorder to Full Auto mode see White Balance Lock Manual Iris Manual Gain To return to Auto Gain mode Setting 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 AE Display format Select MENU, then Execute by using the Operation button seeDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback To turn off the time code Editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quencesTo stop editing Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Advanced Features Playback Audio Recording Audio Dubbing Feature To cancel audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio dubbing screen appears You can select any of the following audio playback modes Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Adjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight Adjustments Turning off the Confirmation Sound Adjusting the Backlight Appendix Selecting the Language for the Information Display Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Canceling Demonstration ModeWatching Demonstration begins Hints for Better Shooting Useful Information Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Appendix Mini DV CassetteAccidental erasure This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging Use Extending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Using Your Camcorder Abroad Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Troubleshooting DIO 1 or Audio 1L2 p General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder Specifications On-screen Display Index Camera mode Playback mode Guía de operación rápida en español Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado Precaucion Precauciones Avisos DE Seguridad Importantes Page Notas acerca de la utilización de la pila de litio El indicador POWER/CHARGE RED se enciende en rojo Colocación de la bateríaCarga de la batería Extracción El portavideocasete se introducirá automáticamenteRealice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Guía de operación rápida Utilización del visor Utilización del monitor LCDAjuste de dioptrías Sujeción de la videocámara Sugerencias sobre las posiciones de grabaciónPostura básica Filmación desde un ángulo Alto Filmación desde un ángulo bajo Empleo del zoom Grabación fácil con la videocámara Reproducción Control de volumenPara detener la reproducción Pulse l Sharp Electronics Corporation