Sharp VL Z 1 H 2, 3, 4, 5

Useful Features

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Recording in LP (Long

Play Recording) Mode

This camcorder allows you to record in LP

(Long Play Recording) mode for approxi-

mately 50% more recording time with the

same picture quality as that in SP (Standard

Play Recording) mode.

1In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY

button until the mode screen appears.

2Press l or m on the Operation

button to select “MENU”, then press

the centre of the Operation button.

3Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”,

then press the centre of the Operation

button.

4Press l or m to select T, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

5Press l or m to select “TAPE

SPEED”, then press the centre of the

Operation button.

6Press l or m to select “LP”, then

press the centre of the Operation

button.

7Press the DISPLAY button to turn off

the menu screen.

•The long play recording mode

indicator only appears when the on-

screen indicators are turned on.

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 6 above.

Notes on the use of LP

mode

•To record in LP mode, be sure to use a

Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP

mode.

•Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture

noise, audio interruptions or audio loss

may occur in the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not

designated for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode

under high temperature conditions is

played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with

the camcorder is played back on a Mini

DV player or camcorder from another

manufacturer.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is

played back on a Mini DV player or

camcorder without an LP function.

•Audio dubbing is not possible with LP

mode recording.

BLC GAIN/OFF

FADE

M

ENU

SCENE

M

ENU

SETTING 1

QK.

DGTL

RETURN

ZOOM

TAPE SPEED

RETURN

SP

LP

TAP E

LP

LP

TAPE SPEED

Long play recording mode indicator

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