Sharp VL Z 1 H manual

VL-Z1H/hyou; 03/03/28/18:00 SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE Printed in Japan TINSEA058WJZZ 03P04-JKG Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.shar[...]

VL-Z1H/hyou2/3; 03/3/31/18:00 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/ 23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifié[...]

iii WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. I[...]

iv SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cove[...]

v NOTE: The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with mor e 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, gr een, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder . *Specifications are subje[...]

vi Part Names ............................................................. 1 W arning Indicators .................................................. 4 Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ............. 5 Charging the Battery Pack ...................................... 7 Powering the Camcorder fr [...]

vii Useful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 27 Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 27 Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 28 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom ....................................... 29 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............[...]

viii Adv anced Features Playbac k Using the Time Code ............................................ 54 Editing ................................................................... 55 Editing with the DV T erminal (IEEE1394) .............. 56 Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 57 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode .........[...]

ix Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT -L226 Audio/video/S-video cable CR1216 type lithium battery Lens cap Optional Accessories AC adapter Power cord Standard-life battery pack BT -L226 External battery with hand strap BT -LCA1[...]

x Precautions • Before recor ding an important scene, please perform the recor ding test, then playbac k to check if the scene was re- corded pr operly . If noise occurs, use a commerciall y availab le cleaning tape to clean the video heads (see page xii). • When the camcorder is not in use, re- member to remove the cassette tape, turn off the [...]

xi Dew Formation • What is “dew f ormation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. • When dew f orms in your camcor der . Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the he[...]

xii Dirty Video Heads When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), • mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see illustrations above) • playback pictur es do not move. • during playback, the whole scr een becomes blue. Using a Cleaning T ape (Commer- cially A vailable) Y ou can clean the vi[...]

Operation References 1 Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front vie w Zoom lens DISPLA Y button ( p. 27 ) Operation button ( p. 27 ) Monaural microphone LCD LAMP button ( p. 21 )[...]

Operation References Operation References 2 Lithium battery cover ( p. 10 ) T ripod socket* Left view Dioptre adjustment dial ( p. 16 ) Battery release ( pp. 6, 10 ) * When attaching a tripod with a guide pin, do not attach the pin to the bottom of the camcorder . LCD monitor ( p. 17 ) DV terminal ( p. 56 ) DC IN jack ( pp. 7, 8 ) A V terminal ( pp[...]

Operation References 3 Viewfinder ( pp. 15, 16 ) Power Zoom Wide angle/ T elephoto control ( p. 20 )/ VOLume control ( p. 25 ) Start/Stop button ( p. 19 ) PHOTO button ( p. 34 ) Power switch ( v Camera Recording mode/ w Playback mode select switch) ( pp. 19, 24 ) ST ANDBY button ( p. 21 ) ST ANDBY indicator ( p. 21 ) POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator ( [...]

Operation References Operation References 4 W ar ning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed f or the first 3 seconds Displayed after 3 seconds Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcor der . Insert a cassette (see page 9 ). IN S E RT A CA SSE T TE. BAT T ERY I S T[...]

Preparation 5 Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching 1 Make sure that the P ower switch is set to OFF . 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body . 3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow with the “ m ” mark facing out. 4 Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clic k[...]

Preparation Preparation 6 Removing 1 Make sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF , then open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body . 90 ˚ 2 Slide the battery release in the direction of the arrow . 3 T ake the battery pack out. Notes: • BEFORE REMO VING THE BA TTERY P A CK, AL W A YS ST OP RECORDING OR PLA Y- BA CK AND TURN T[...]

Preparation 7 Charging the Batter y Pack 1 Attach the batter y pac k on the camcorder , and make sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF . 2 Open the DC IN jack co ver . 3 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC po wer socket on the A C adapter , and inser t the AC plug into a power outlet. 4 Inser t the DC plug into the DC IN jack of the camc[...]

Preparation Preparation 8 Powering the Camcorder fr om an AC Outlet Y ou can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter . Note: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camcorder , and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the P ower s witch is set t[...]

Preparation 9 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder , then slide and hold the cassette compar tment door release as you open the cassette compart- ment door . • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically . 2 Inser t a commercially a vailab le Mini D V cassette ful[...]

Preparation Preparation 10 Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memor y Battery The supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Make sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF . 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90 ° angle to the camcorder body . 3 Slide the battery release in the directi[...]

Preparation 11 Installing the Battery to Remote Control (Not Sup- plied) The remote contr ol (RRMCGA149WJSA) is not supplied with this camcorder . Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for pur chasing as specified part. The CR 2025 type lithium battery is used to power the remote contr ol unit. 1 Hold the remote control facing do [...]

Preparation Preparation 12 4 Press m or l to select “ EXECUTE ” , then press the centre of the Operation button. 5 Press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press m or l to select “ 2 ” (day), then press the centre of the Operation button. 7 Press m or l to select “ 6 ” (month), then press the centre of the Operation button. 8 Press m[...]

Preparation 13 Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode 1 After perf orming step 10 above, press l or m to select “ 12H/24H ” , then press the centre of the Operation button. 2 Press l or m to select “ 12H ” , then press the centre of the Operation button. 3 Press the DISPLA Y button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: • The date and time, once [...]

Preparation Preparation 14 Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap ( 1 ) and grip strap ( 2 ). 2 Loosen the grip strap , pass your right hand through the hand strap , and put your thumb close to the Start/Stop button and y our inde x finger on the P ower Zoom control. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly . 3 Seal the V e[...]

Preparation 15 Using the Viewfinder Y ou can record the subject using the electronic viewfinder . Y ou can also watch playback through the viewfinder . 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely . 2 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to v or w . Detaching the Lens Hood Before using a commercially available conversion lens, detach the l[...]

Preparation Preparation 16 Closing the viewfinder Push in the viewfinder completely . Notes: • Do not use excessive f orce when mo ving the viewfinder . • Do not pick up the camcor der 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 m[...]

Preparation 17 Using the LCD Monitor Y ou can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made or to watch the subject during recor ding. 1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90 ° angle to the camcorder body . 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allow easy vie wing of the on- screen picture. • The LCD monitor rotates 270 ° vertically[...]

Preparation Preparation 18 Tips on Recording Positions T urn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward. Balance your weight on both legs. T urn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces downward. Place your elbows against your sides. T o create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to recor d with an upright posture and steady han[...]

Basic Operations 19 Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode • Befor e you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 5 through 18 to prepar e your camcorder for recor ding. 1 Remov e the lens cap . 2 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower switch to v . • The picture fr om the lens now displays and the POWER/CHARGE (RED) i[...]

Basic Operations 20 Basic Operations Camera Recording PAUSE T o pause recording Press the Start/Stop button again. Record- ing pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. T o tur n the power of f Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Note: • If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 mi[...]

Basic Operations 21 Power Standby Mode Power Standby mode allows you to prevent accidental recor ding by locking all operations except cancelling the mode. Hold down the ST ANDBY button f or more than 2 seconds when you pause record- ing. • The screen turns off and the ST ANDBY indicator lights up. T o resume operation T ur ning on/of f the Backl[...]

Basic Operations 22 Basic Operations Camera Recording Auto Focus The camcorder is pr eset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene. Notes: • If no subject is in the [...]

Basic Operations 23 30 min Remaining Recor ding Time Display When the camcorder is r ecording, an on- screen indicator displays the appr oximate remaining tape time in minutes. Notes: • The remaining recording time indicator appears when the on-screen indicator s are turned on. • The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after p[...]

Basic Operations 24 Basic Operations Camera Recording T o stop playback Press l . T o tur n the power of f Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Note: • The tape automatically rewinds when playback reaches the end of the tape. W atching the playback in the viewfinder Y ou can also watch the playback in the viewfinder by cl[...]

Basic Operations 25 VOL U M E Video Sear ch The video search function makes it easy to search for a desir ed scene on the tape. Searching for a Scene Near the Current T ape Position 1 During playbac k, press k (or j ) on the Operation button. • The playback picture fast forwar ds (or reverses). 2 When you find the scene , press m to return to nor[...]

Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations 26 W atching Playback on a TV Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. 1 Open the terminal cover on the camcorder (see page 2). 2 Connect the camcorder to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video/S- video cable , as shown. About the S-video socket S-video [...]

Useful Features 27 Operation button DISPLA Y button Power switch Information display on Mode screen Information display off Example Example Useful Features 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 Op[...]

Useful Features Useful Features 28 DISPLA Y button Operation button Power switch Example Example Example Using the Menu Screens Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. 1 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to v or w . • See pages 74 and 75 for the menu items you can select in each mode. • Steps 2 to 8 sh[...]

Useful Features 29 Power Zoom control Digital zoom indicator Useful Features Camera Recording 5 Press l or m to select “DGTL ZOOM”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 6 Press l or m to select “40” or “500”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 7 Press the DISPLA Y button to turn off the menu screen. The “D” dig[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 30 Backlight Compensation (BLC) When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recor ded normally . Use the backlight compensation (BLC) function to improve the pictur e. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 Press l or m on the Operation butt[...]

Useful Features 31 Gain-up When you are r ecording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to recor d a brighter picture. Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not appear . The gain-up function cannot be used in this case. 1 In Camera mode, press the DI[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 32 Fade In and Fade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery . 4 Press the DISPLA Y button until on- screen indicators appe[...]

Useful Features 33 Quick Return If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recor ded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function. 1 In Recording Standby mode , press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of [...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 34 Still Recor ding Y ou can recor d continuous still images of subjects. 1 In Recording Standby mode , press the PHO T O button fully . • A still image of the subject is displayed. 2 Press the Star t/Stop button. • The still image of the subject will be recor ded. T o pause recording Press the S[...]

Useful Features 35 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for r elatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 Press l or m on the Operation[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 36 Self Recor ding Normal self recording Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recor ding with the viewfinder . If the camcorder is steadied, you can r ecord yourself in the scene by watching yours[...]

Useful Features 37 Self recor ding with reversed grip Rotate the grip 90 ° and the LCD monitor 180 ° vertically so that you can record yourself while holding the grip. 3 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body ( 1 ), and then rotate it 180° vertically ( 2 ). 4 Set the P ower s witch to v . 5 Press the Star t/Stop b utton to be[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 38 Wide Screen (16:9) The wide screen function lets you r ecord scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture ar e masked with black bands to produce an effective scr een aspect ratio of 16:9. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mo[...]

Useful Features 39 Recor ding in LP (Long Play Recor ding) Mode This camcorder allows you to r ecord in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for appr oxi- mately 50% more r ecording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standar d Play Recording) mode. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 Press l or m on[...]

Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features 40 Windbreak The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from str ong winds when recor ding. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears (see page 27). 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation b ut[...]

Useful Features 41 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode The camcorder normally recor ds audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher - quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recor ding mode. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears (see page 27). 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to selec[...]

Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features 42 Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA) is not supplied with this camcorder . Contact the nearest SHARP service centr e or your dealer for purchasing as specified part. Activating • The example scr eens shown are for Playback mode. 1 Press the DISPLA Y button until th[...]

Useful Features 43 Playback Functions with the Remote Control (Not supplied) Y ou can use the following playback functions with the remote contr ol (not supplied), if you purchase it as a specified part by contacting the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer . (See page 42 for use of the remote contr ol.) Reverse Playback The reverse playback[...]

Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features 44 Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display Follow the procedur e below to select the date, or both the date and time, of recor ding display on the screen. Y ou can display the date and time during both recor ding and playback. • The example screens shown are for Playback mode. 1 Hold down the Loc[...]

Useful Features 45 Picture Ef fect Playback These picture ef fects let you play back images with a more dramatic ef fect. 4 Press the DISPLA Y button to turn off the mode screen. T o cancel Picture Effect Playback Select “OFF” in step 3 above. Note: • Video images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a persona[...]

Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features 46 Rotate Playback This function allows you to play back images rotated 180°. 1 In Pla yback mode, press the DIS- PLA Y button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation b utton. 3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, [...]

Advanced Features 47 Power Zoom control Operation button DISPLA Y button Manual focus indicator Manual Focus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below . In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually . Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. Subject is too dark.[...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 48 Displaying the Manual Setting Scr een Y ou can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen. • White Balance (see page 49) • Manual Iris (see page 50) • Manual Gain (see page 51) 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 [...]

Advanced Features 49 White paper or white cloth White Balance Lock The colour of the subject on the screen looks differ ent depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly . 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to [...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 50 Manual Iris The camcorder is pr eset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However , when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual iris function to corr[...]

Advanced Features 51 Manual Gain When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recor ded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully recor d a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. Y [...]

Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 52 Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Y ou can set all manual settings, including white balance, iris, gain, but not focus, to Full Auto mode in one operation. 1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears . 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MAN[...]

Advanced Features 53 Scene setting indicator Scene Menu (Program AE) Y ou can set the camcorder to a shooting mode that will create the best r esults for a specific situation. Just select one of the six scene settings shown below . The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum pictur e qu[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 54 Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour , minute and second of recor ding, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automatically recor ded along with the subject when you are r ecording on the tape. Y ou can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in b[...]

Advanced Features 55 Editing Video editing lets you r efine your videos by removing unwanted sequences fr om your tape, or transposing one sequence with another . This camcorder lets you monitor the sour ce program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor . Preparation Connect the camcorder to a VC[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 56 Editing with the DV T er minal (IEEE1394) This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. A DV cable transfers all dubbing signals including video and audio. Preparation Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a D V terminal using a commercially av ailable D V cable. : Cutting Unw[...]

Advanced Features 57 Audio Dubbing Feature Y ou can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder , while preserving the original audio and video recor dings. Microphone f or Audio Dubbing Y ou can use the built-in monaural micro- phone to recor d narration. Note: • Y ou cannot use audio dubbing with recor dings made in LP mode. Audio Reco[...]

Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features 58 Audio Dubbing 1 Pla y back the Mini D V cassette recorded in SP mode and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. 2 Press m on the Operation b utton to pause playbac k. 3 Press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears. 4 Press l or m to select “ A UDIO DUB ” , the[...]

Advanced Features 59 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode Y ou can select any of the following audio playback modes. Audio 1 H 2 • 12-bit recor ding in mono (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit recor ding in mono Audio 1 • 12-bit recor ding in mono (Audio 1 channel only) • 16-bit recor ding in mono Audio 2 • 12-bit recor ding in mono (Aud[...]

Appendix Appendix 60 Darker Brighter Decrease Darker Increase Brighter – + – + – + LCD BR I G HT LCD COLO U R V F BR I GHT 6 Press j or k to adjust the item to the desired setting, then press the centre of the Operation b utton. Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments If the picture is dif ficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, a[...]

Appendix 61 Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation b utton. 3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button. 4 Press l or m to select O , then press the centre of the O[...]

Appendix Appendix 62 T ur ning of f the Confirmation Sound A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the Start/Stop button, or per form other designated operations. Use the procedur e below to turn off the confirmation sounds. • The example screens shown are for Camera mode. 1 Press the DISPLA Y button until the[...]

Appendix 63 Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings Y ou can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation. • The example screens shown are for Camera mode. 1 Press the DISPLA Y button until the mode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation b utton. 3 [...]

Appendix Appendix 64 Demonstration Mode Y ou can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder featur es in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder . W atching 1 Remov e the Mini D V cassette from the camcorder (see page 9). 2 In Camer[...]

Appendix 65 Position the subject in the centre. Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centr e (see page 47). Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the centr e of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus. • A void backlit subjects. For the best p[...]

Appendix Appendix 66 Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini D V cassette • Be sur e to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark. • This camcor der can recor d and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory , but it cannot recor d or play back this memory . • T o record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use [...]

Appendix 67 Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. • Charge the battery pack between 10°C and 30°C. • Fully charge the battery pack. Use of an insufficiently cha[...]

Appendix Appendix 68 Window cleaning cover AC Adapter • The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Pr event flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter . • The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, dr op, or subject the adapter to vibration. • Do not l[...]

Appendix 69 Using Y our Camcorder Abroad T elevision signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country . When you are abroad, check the sections below befor e using the AC adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV . A C Adapter (Supplied Accessory) The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz [...]

Appendix Appendix 70 T roubleshooting The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Ther efore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the pr oblem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the main plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier fr om whom the unit was purchased in or d[...]

Appendix 71 Symptom No image appears on connected TV screen. Cannot rewind or fast forward tape. Video noise in image. No sound. T ape does not work. Motion images are rotated 180° upside down. Battery pack is easily depleted. Clock has been re- set. Cassette will not eject. No image on monitor . Possib le cause Video input channel on TV or TV cha[...]

Appendix Appendix 72 Symptom Viewfinder picture is hard to see. Monitor picture is hard to see. POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack. Cannot edit to con- nected VCR. “E007” is displayed on the screen, and unable to operate normally . Possib le cause Viewfinder dioptr e is not properly adjusted. Inappropriate pi[...]

Appendix 73 Specifications Camcorder Signal System: P AL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) T ape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: 1 ⁄ 4 " (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) [...]

Appendix Appendix 74 On-screen Display Index A U T O AUT O 3 0 min AUT O A U T O AUT O 3 0 min AUT O SELEC T SE T BLC GA I N / OF F FADE M EN U SC EN E M EN U FADE M EN U SC EN E M EN U M ANU AL SE T FOCUS AUTO FOC U S DATE D I SP. SE TT I N G 1 QK. DGT L RE T URN ZOO M TAPE S PEE D RETUR N SE TT I N G 2 DIS 16 9 : AUD I O M ODE RE TUR N W IN D OTH[...]

VL-Z1H/hyou2/3; 03/3/31/18:00 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/ 23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifié[...]

VL-Z1H/hyou; 03/03/28/18:00 SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE Printed in Japan TINSEA058WJZZ 03P04-JKG Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.shar[...]