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SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE
Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
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Playback mode
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
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Operation References Preparation
Basic Operations
Contents
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Useful Features
Advanced Features
Contents
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Advanced Features
Appendix
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Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessories
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Precautions
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Dew Formation
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Dirty Video Heads
When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),
Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- cially Available)
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camcorder.
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the Power switch to w.
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Operation References
Part Names
Operation References
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Left view
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Right view
Operation References
Operation References
DEW
Warning Indicators
If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.
INSERT A CASSETTE.
BATTERY I S TOO LOW.
PROTECT.TAB
Preparation
Removing
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Charging the Battery Pack 1
camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.
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to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
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jack of the camcorder.
The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red.
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to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
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jack of the camcorder.
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Inserting and Removing a Cassette
Inserting
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Installing the Battery to Remote Control (Not Sup- plied)
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Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery
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Closing the viewfinder
Adjusting the dioptre
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Using the LCD Monitor
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Closing the LCD monitor
Tips on Recording Positions
Shooting from a low angle
Holding the camcorder
Basic posture
Shooting from a high angle
Basic Operations
Battery pack
PAUSE
To pause recording
To turn the power off
Zooming
Zooming in
Zooming out
Power Standby Mode
To resume operation
Turning on/off the Backlight
To turn on the backlight
Auto Focus
Macro Shots
Remaining Recording Time Display
THE ENDS SOON.
TAPE TAPE END
CHANGE THE CASSETTE. TAPE END
Remaining Battery Power Display
Basic Operations
Video Search
Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position
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Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion
Watching Playback on a TV
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You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.
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camcorder (see page 2).
Control Buttons
Operation button
Use the Operation button to select and set the desired setting.
Using the Mode Screens
In the mode screens, you can adjust the camcorder settings by using the Operation button.
Using the Menu Screens
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DGTL ZOOM
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DGTL ZOOM
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To use optical zoom only
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
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BLC/ GA I N ON
To cancel the backlight compensa- tion function
Gain-up
BLC/ GA I N ON
To cancel the gain-up function
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Fade In and Fade Out
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To cancel Fade mode
Quick Return
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SEARCH
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Still Recording
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To pause recording
To cancel the still image
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
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To cancel DIS function
ONDIS
Self Recording
Normal self recording
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Wide Screen (16:9)
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ON
To return to normal screen
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ON W
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To cancel Windbreak
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode
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To return to 12-bit audio recording mode
16bit AUDIO MODE
Using the Remote Control (Not supplied)
Activating
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Operating
Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Not supplied)
Reverse Playback
Slow
Frame Advance
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Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display
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DATE DI SP. DATE
DATE +TIME
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Picture Effect
To cancel Picture Effect Playback
PIC. EFFECT
Types
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Rotate Playback
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Advanced Features
button until the mode screen appears.
button to select FOCUS, then press the centre of the Operation button.
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frame the subject as you desire.
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Returning to Auto Focus
White Balance Lock
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To return to Auto White Balance mode
LOCK MODE W
Manual Iris
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To return to Auto Iris mode
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Manual Gain
Example of use
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To return to Auto Gain mode
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode
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Scene Menu (Program AE)
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SCENE MENU
DUSK
To cancel the scene setting
Advanced Features
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ON TIME CODE
Displaying the time code on a TV during playback
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Editing
Preparation
Cutting Unwanted Sequences
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Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)
Preparation
Cutting Unwanted Se- quences
Audio Dubbing Feature
Microphone for Audio Dubbing
Audio Recording
In normal recording mode
In Audio Dubbing mode
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Selecting the Audio Playback Mode
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Appendix
Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Adjusting the Picture
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BACKLI GHT BRIGHT
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Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings
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Demonstration Mode
Watching
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Useful Information
Hints for Better Shooting
Mini DV Cassette
Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette
To protect recordings against accidental erasure
Battery Pack
Charging
Use
Storage
AC Adapter
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp
Cleaning
Extending battery pack life
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)
Television Signal Standards
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
Camcorder
On-screen Display Index
Camera mode
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VL-Z1H/hyou; 03/03/28/18:00
SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE
Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER