Playback, To stop playback, Operations, Basic

Basic Operations

Playback

Playback	To stop playback
The LCD monitor screen functions as a	Press l.
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.

Operations

		To turn the power off
		Set the Power switch to OFF without
		pressing the Lock button.
	Power switch	Note:
	Power switch	• The tape automatically rewinds when
		• The tape automatically rewinds when
Operation button		playback reaches the end of the tape.

Basic

1 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to w.

Lock button

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

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.

3 Press m to begin playback.

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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 Take the battery pack out PreparationRemoving 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 Inserting and Removing a Cassette InsertingPerform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving 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 Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the GripOpen the hand strap flap 1 and grip strap Using the Viewfinder Detaching the Lens HoodPull out the viewfinder completely Adjusting the dioptre Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely 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 Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode Press the Start/Stop button to begin recordingMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times 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 Watching Playback on a TV Basic Operations PlaybackOpen the terminal cover on the camcorder see Using the Mode Screens To turn off the mode screenControl Buttons Operation button Using the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Setting the Digital ZoomPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation button Useful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / GA I N 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 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeSelect 12bit in above 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 Useful Features Playback Selecting the Date Time Recording DisplayDate D I S P. DA T E To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes 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 To return to Auto White Balance mode To return to Full Auto modeWhite Balance Lock 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 Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Cutting Unwanted Se- quences 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 Turning off the Confirmation Sound AppendixE P Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCancelling Watching Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure 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

Sharp VL Z 1 H Playback, To stop playback, Watching the playback in the viewfinder, Operations

Models: VL Z 1 H

Basic Operations

Playback

Playback

To stop playback

Operations

To turn the power off

pressing the Lock button.

Basic

Watching the playback in the viewfinder