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Preparation

Preparation

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Closing the viewfinder

Push in the viewfinder completely.

Notes:

•Do not use excessive force when moving

the viewfinder.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the

viewfinder.

•The viewfinder automatically turns off when

the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical

rotation of the monitor is 180° when in

Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on

and the subject is displayed both in the

viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 36).

•You can adjust the settings on the MENU

screen through the viewfinder by using the

Operation button (see page 27 for use of the

Operation button).

•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.

Adjusting the dioptre

Adjust the dioptre according to your

eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder

or the characters on the on-screen display

is not clear.

1Pull out the viewfinder completely.

2Hold down the Lock button and set

the Power switch to v.

3While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the dioptre adjustment dial until

the indicators in the viewfinder are

clearly visible.

Note:

•For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 68.

Dioptre adjustment dial

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