Sharp VL Z 1 H 3

Preparation

7

Charging the Battery

Pack

1Attach the battery pack on the

camcorder, and make sure that the

Power switch is set to OFF.

2Open the DC IN jack cover.

3Connect the supplied power cord

to the AC power socket on the AC

adapter, and insert the AC plug

into a power outlet.

4Insert the DC plug into the DC IN

jack of the camcorder.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator lights up red.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator

turns off when the battery is charged.

BT-L226

Charging

time

Battery

pack

Max.

continuous

recording time

Max.

continuous

playback time

on LCD

120 120 105

LCD

closed

LCD

open

105

5Remove the DC plug from the DC IN

jack, then remove the AC adapter

from the power outlet.

Charging time and maximum

continuous recording and playback

times

•The chart specifies the approximate times in

minutes.

Notes:

•Charge the battery pack between 10°C and

30°C. The battery pack may not charge

properly at temperatures too low or too

high.

•The battery pack and AC adapter become

warm during charging. This is not a

malfunction.

•Using the zoom (see page 20) and other

functions or turning the power on and off

frequently will increase power consump-

tion. This may result in a decrease in the

actual recording time compared to the

maximum continuous recording time listed

above.

•The charging time and recording time may

vary depending on the ambient tempera-

ture and the condition of the battery pack.

•See pages 67 and 68 for more information on

using the battery pack.

•Charge only SHARP model BT-L226 battery

packs. Other types of battery packs may

burst, causing personal injury and damage.

•When attaching the supplied audio/video/S-

video cable, remove the DC plug, open the

terminal cover and connect it.

DC IN jack cover

DC plug

DC IN jack

POWER/CHARGE (RED)

indicator

AC power socket

To power

outlet

Contents

Main 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 VL-Z1H/hyou2/3; 03/3/31/18:00 Playback mode 75 ii Page iv SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. Page vi Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Contents vii Useful Features Advanced Features Contents viii Advanced Features Appendix ix Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories x Precautions xi Dew Formation xii Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), Using a Cleaning Tape (Commer- cially Available) 1 camcorder. 2 the Power switch to w. 3 Operation References Part Names Operation References 2 Left view 3 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 1 2 3 Charging the Battery Pack 1 camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 3 to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 4 jack of the camcorder. The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up red. 3 to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 4 jack of the camcorder. 5 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 2 3 Page Installing the Battery to Remote Control (Not Sup- plied) 1 2 3 Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery 4 5 :6 2004. 000 :12003. 10 : :00 0130 11 Page Page Closing the viewfinder Adjusting the dioptre 1 2 3 Using the LCD Monitor 1 2 3 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 1 2 Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion Watching Playback on a TV : You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 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 4 DGTL ZOOM 04 6 5 6 DGTL ZOOM 04 To use optical zoom only Backlight Compensation (BLC) 3 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 3 Fade In and Fade Out 4 5 6 To cancel Fade mode Quick Return 1 SEARCH 4 5 Still Recording 1 2 To pause recording To cancel the still image Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 5 To cancel DIS function ONDIS Self Recording Normal self recording 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Wide Screen (16:9) 5 16 9: ON To return to normal screen 2 3 4 5 6 3 5 ON W IND To cancel Windbreak Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode 5 6 To return to 12-bit audio recording mode 16bit AUDIO MODE Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) Activating 4 5 Operating Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Not supplied) Reverse Playback Slow Frame Advance 1 Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display 4 DATE DI SP. DATE DATE +TIME 5 Picture Effect To cancel Picture Effect Playback PIC. EFFECT Types 1 Rotate Playback 1 4 5 6 Advanced Features button until the mode screen appears. button to select FOCUS, then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 frame the subject as you desire. 1 2 Returning to Auto Focus White Balance Lock 4 6 7 To return to Auto White Balance mode LOCK MODE W Manual Iris 6 To return to Auto Iris mode 51 Manual Gain Example of use 4 To return to Auto Gain mode Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode 4 5 Scene Menu (Program AE) 3 SCENE MENU DUSK To cancel the scene setting Advanced Features 6 ON TIME CODE Displaying the time code on a TV during playback 1 Editing Preparation Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 2 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode 1 3 4 AUDIO 12 Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the Picture 4 5 4 5 BACKLI GHT BRIGHT 6 Page Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings 4 5 6 7 Demonstration Mode Watching 1 2 4 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 Page Page Specifications Camcorder On-screen Display Index Camera mode VL-Z1H/hyou2/3; 03/3/31/18:00 Playback mode 75 ii 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