Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual To stop playback, Watching the playback in the viewfinder, Press l

Basic Operations

Playback

Tape Playback

Available mode: Tape Playback

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback with the sound through the built-in

speaker.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Operation button

1 Set the Media Selection switch to V.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the

Power switch to w.

Lock button

3

4

Press j (or k) on the Operation button to rewind (or fast forward) the tape to the desired point.

Press m to begin playback.

Note:

•If you press the Start/Stop button in Tape Playback mode, the “g” mark appears and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. If you do not intend to record, press l to turn the “g” mark off, then press m to begin playback. This will ensure your previous recording is not erased (see pages 64–67).

To stop playback

Press l.

	Basic
Set the Power switch to OFF without	Operations
To turn the power off
pressing the Lock button.

Note:

•The tape automatically rewinds when playback reaches the end of the tape.

Watching the playback in the viewfinder

You can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound through the speaker when watching the playback in the viewfinder.

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