Sharp VL Z 1 H manual

NOTE:

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Specifications are subject to change without notice

Contents

VL-Z1H Page Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.K Specifications are subject to change without notice Contents Using the Mode Screens Useful Features Advanced FeaturesRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Playback Functions with the Remote Control Contents Power cord Supplied Accessories Precautions Dew Formation What is dew formation? Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Precautions Dirty Video HeadsRemove the cleaning tape Causes of video head clogging Part Names Operation References LCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover Operation ReferencesPp , 55 DV terminal p Standby button RED indicatorPp , 8 Speaker Fully charged battery pack see pages 5 Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withCleaned see There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Removing Take the battery pack outPreparation Insert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder Charging the Battery PackDC in jack cover DC in jack DC plug Camcorder from an PoweringAC 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 Insert the battery holder back into position Installing the Battery to Remote Control Not Sup- plied Time Setting the Date0 0 Press m or l to select Execute Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Using the Lens CapSE 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 Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorLCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Picture displays on LCD monitor Holding the camcorder Tips on Recording PositionsBasic 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 Zooming To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording Zooming Turning on/off Backlight Power Standby ModeTo resume operation To turn on the backlight Basic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus Macro Shots CAS SE T T E When the remaining recording time reaches To stop playback PlaybackWatching the playback in the viewfinder Operations Still Volume Control Video SearchSearching 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 To turn off the mode screen Using the Mode ScreensControl Buttons Operation button DG T L Zoom 4 Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Zoom Setting the DigitalPress l or m to select Dgtl Operation button BLC / GA I N Useful Features Camera RecordingBacklight Compensation BLC Gain-up To cancel the gain-up function To cancel Fade mode UsingTo use Fade Out only Picture turns white, and the image and sound fade Press l or m to select Start Quick ReturnButton Then press the centre of the Operation Edit Search Still Recording To cancel the still imageRecording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully Press the Start/Stop button Select OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear To cancel DIS functionDigital Image Stabilization DIS SO N Self Recording Set the Power switch toNormal self recording Subject is displayed Grip Self recording with reversedOpen the LCD monitor to a 90 angle To the camcorder body 1, and then To return to normal screen Wide Screen To return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeAudio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording AP E SP E E D LP Windbreak To cancel Windbreak Select 12bit in above Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording ModeTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Example screens shown are for Playback mode Using the Remote Control Not suppliedOperating Activating Reverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedSlow 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 Rotate Playback To cancel Rotate PlaybackAbove Press m to begin Rotate Playback Manual Focus MF appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on Focus setting returns to Auto Focus mode Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance modeTo return to Full Auto mode Manual Iris Manual Gain To return to Auto Gain mode Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Sport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject To cancel the scene settingSelected scene setting displays on the mode screen Scene Menu Program AE ME COD E on Display formatDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback OU T Cutting Unwanted Sequences EditingOn the VCR to resume recording when To stop editing Cutting Unwanted Se- quences Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 Audio Recording Audio Dubbing Feature To cancel audio dubbing Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingPress m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration To pause audio dubbing AUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeBit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Bit recording in mono Audio 1 channel only Adjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight Adjustments AC K L I GHT BR I GH T Adjusting the Backlight E P Turning off the Confirmation SoundAppendix Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeCancelling Watching Hints for Better Shooting Useful Information To protect recordings against accidental erasure Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteMini DV Cassette This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging Use Extending battery pack life CleaningAC Adapter Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter Supplied Accessory Using Your Camcorder Abroad Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Troubleshooting Xii General Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Camcorder Specifications On-screen Display Index Camera mode Playback mode Sharp Corporation