Powering, Camcorder from an, AC Outlet | Sharp VL Z 1 H manual

Preparation

Preparation

	Powering the	4 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN
	Camcorder from an	jack of the camcorder.
	Camcorder from an	POWER/CHARGE (RED)
	AC Outlet	POWER/CHARGE (RED)
	AC Outlet	indicator
	You can also power the camcorder from a
	power outlet by using the supplied AC
	adapter.
	Note:
	• The supplied AC adapter is specially
	designed for use with this camcorder, and	DC IN jack
	should not be used as a power supply for	DC IN jack
	other camcorders.

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

2 Open the DC IN jack cover.

DC IN jack cover

3 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

DC plug

5 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w.

•The POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator lights up green.

Notes:

•BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY- BACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC plug while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to wrap around the video head drum.

•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

AC power socket

To power outlet

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Sharp VL Z 1 H Powering, Camcorder from an, AC Outlet, Insert the DC plug into the DC, Jack of the camcorder

Contents

VL-Z1H Page Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown Live Specifications are subject to change without notice Contents Useful Features Advanced Features Using the Mode ScreensRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote Control Contents Supplied Accessories Power cord Precautions What is dew formation? Dew Formation Precautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head clogging Operation References Part Names Operation References LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal coverPp , 55 DV terminal p RED indicator Standby buttonPp , 8 Speaker Battery is almost depleted. Replace it with Fully charged battery pack see pages 5Cleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Removing Take the battery pack outPreparation Charging the Battery Pack Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorderDC in jack cover DC in jack DC plug Powering Camcorder from anAC Outlet Insert the DC plug into the DC Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting Removing the Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteriesInstalling the Memory Battery Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not Sup- plied Insert the battery holder back into position Setting the Date Time0 0 Press m or l to select Execute Using the Lens Cap Changing to the 12-hour Time ModeSE T T I NG 10 3 0 0 Open the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Grip Pull out the viewfinder completely Using the ViewfinderDetaching the Lens Hood Push in the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptreClosing the viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitor Tips on Recording Positions Holding the camcorderBasic posture Shooting from a high angle Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModePress the Start/Stop button to begin recording To turn the power off ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming Power Standby Mode Turning on/off BacklightTo resume operation To turn on the backlight Auto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera Recording When the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T E Playback To stop playbackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Operations Volume Control Video Search StillSearching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Posi- tion Open the terminal cover on the camcorder see Watching Playback on a TVBasic Operations Playback Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation button DG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Setting the Digital ZoomPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation button BLC / GA I N Useful Features Camera RecordingBacklight Compensation BLC To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Using To cancel Fade modeTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fade Quick Return Press l or m to select StartButton Then press the centre of the Operation To cancel the still image Edit Search Still RecordingRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Start/Stop button To cancel DIS function Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappearDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO N Set the Power switch to Self RecordingNormal self recording Subject is displayed Self recording with reversed GripOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle To the camcorder body 1, and then Wide Screen To return to normal screen Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LP To cancel Windbreak Windbreak Select 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Using the Remote Control Not supplied Example screens shown are for Playback modeOperating Activating Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not supplied Reverse PlaybackSlow Frame Advance Date D I S P. DA T E Useful Features PlaybackSelecting the Date Time Recording Display Types To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback To cancel Rotate Playback Rotate PlaybackAbove Press m to begin Rotate Playback MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Manual Focus Advanced Features Camera Recording Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode White Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Manual Iris To return to Auto Gain mode Manual Gain Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode To cancel the scene setting Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subjectSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AE Display format ME COD E onDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback OU T Editing Cutting Unwanted SequencesOn the VCR to resume recording when To stop editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbing Selecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Backlight AC K L I GHT BR I GH T E P Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCancelling Watching Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting To protect recordings against accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging Use Cleaning Extending battery pack lifeAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Xii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications Camcorder Camera mode On-screen Display Index Playback mode Sharp Corporation