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Contents
Supplied Accessories		ix
Optional Accessories		ix
Precautions		x
Operation References	Part Names	1
	Warning Indicators	4
Preparation	Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	5
	Charging the Battery Pack	7
	Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	8
	Inserting and Removing a Cassette	9
	Installing the Lithium Batteries	10
	Setting the Date and Time	12
	Using the Lens Cap	13
	Adjusting the Hand Strap	14
	Using the Grip	14
	Detaching the Lens Hood	15
	Using the Viewfinder	15
	Using the LCD Monitor	17
	Tips on Recording Positions	18
	Camera Recording
Basic Operations
	Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode	19
	Zooming	20
	Power Standby Mode	21
	Turning on/off the Backlight	21
	Auto Focus	22
	Macro Shots	22
	Remaining Recording Time Display	23
	Remaining Battery Power Display	23
	Playback
	Playback	24
	Volume Control	25
	Still	25
	Video Search	25
	Watching Playback on a TV	26

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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 Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode Useful Features Advanced FeaturesUsing the Mode Screens Playback Functions with the Remote Control Contents Supplied Accessories Power cord Precautions What is dew formation? Dew Formation Remove the cleaning tape Precautions Dirty Video HeadsUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available Causes of video head clogging Operation References Part Names Pp , 55 Operation ReferencesLCD monitor p DC in jack pp AV terminal Terminal cover DV terminal p Pp , 8 RED indicatorStandby button Speaker Cleaned see Battery is almost depleted. Replace it withFully charged battery pack see pages 5 There is no video cassette in the camcorder Attaching Removing the Battery Pack Attaching Take the battery pack out PreparationRemoving DC in jack cover Charging the Battery PackInsert the DC plug into the DC in jack of the camcorder DC in jack DC plug AC Outlet PoweringCamcorder from an 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 0 0 Setting the DateTime Press m or l to select Execute SE T T I NG Using the Lens CapChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 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 LCD monitor rotates 270 vertically Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor Picture displays on LCD monitor Basic posture Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder 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 Basic Operations Camera Recording To pause recording To turn the power offZooming Zooming To resume operation Power Standby ModeTurning on/off Backlight To turn on the backlight Auto Focus Macro Shots Basic Operations Camera Recording When the remaining recording time reaches CAS SE T T E Watching the playback in the viewfinder PlaybackTo stop playback Operations Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position Volume Control Video SearchStill 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 Control Buttons Using the Mode ScreensTo turn off the mode screen Operation button Using the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesDG T L Zoom 4 Press l or m to select Dgtl Setting the DigitalZoom Operation button Useful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation BLCBLC / GA I N To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up To use Fade Out only UsingTo cancel Fade mode Picture turns white, and the image and sound fade Button Quick ReturnPress l or m to select Start Then press the centre of the Operation Recording Standby mode, press the Photo button fully To cancel the still imageEdit Search Still Recording Press the Start/Stop button Digital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel DIS functionSelect OFF in above. The z indicator will disappear SO N Normal self recording Set the Power switch toSelf Recording Subject is displayed Open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle Self recording with reversedGrip To the camcorder body 1, and then Wide Screen To return to normal screen Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeTo return to SP mode 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 Operating Using the Remote Control Not suppliedExample screens shown are for Playback mode Activating Slow Playback Functions with the Remote Control Not suppliedReverse Playback 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 Above To cancel Rotate PlaybackRotate Playback 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 Selected scene setting displays on the mode screen To cancel the scene settingSport a When you want to record a fast-moving subject Scene Menu Program AE Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Display formatME COD E on OU T On the VCR to resume recording when EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editing Advanced Features Playback Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Cutting Unwanted Se- quences Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording Press m to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Advanced Features Playback Audio DubbingTo cancel audio dubbing To pause audio dubbing Bit recording in mono Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels Selecting the Audio Playback ModeAUD I O 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 Cancelling Demonstration ModeDemo Mode on Watching Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteTo protect recordings against accidental erasure Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Use AC Adapter CleaningExtending battery pack life 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

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