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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
VL-Z1H
OPERATION MANUAL
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.sharp.co.uk/
customersupport. Customers without
Internet access may telephone 08705
274277 during office hours (or (01)676
0648 if telephoning from Ireland) .
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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 modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG,
gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med
tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.
Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/
EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
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EıÒ˘·˙ÍfiÚ EÌ˘ÛÁÚ 89/336/EOK Í·È 73/23/EOK, ¸˘Ú ÔÈ Í·ÌÔÌÈÛÏÔfl ·ıÙÔfl
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Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/
CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE,
modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC
så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i
endringen 93/68/EEC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on
muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
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CAUTION
To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to a qualified
dealer or service centre.
Power supply:
WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER
IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS.
THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE
WITH SHARP CAMCORDER
MODEL VL-Z1H ONLY.
This unit can be operated by
connecting it to either the AC adapter
or battery pack. The AC adapter
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC
110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.
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.
Important:
Recording and playback of any material
may require consent. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and
Musical Performers Protection Act 1958,
the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and
1972 and to any subsequent statutory
enactments and orders.
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
or
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
is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug
and of the same rating as above, which
destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may
occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
— The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which
is marked N or coloured black.
— The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal
which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal
in your three- pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
— If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed
from the cut-off plug.
— The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply
over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
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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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Contents
Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ ix
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... ix
Precautions ......................................................................................................... x
Operation References
Part Names ............................................................. 1
Warning Indicators .................................................. 4
Preparation
Basic Operations
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
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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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) ............................ 30
Gain-up ................................................................. 31
Fade in and Fade out ............................................ 32
Quick Return ......................................................... 33
Edit Search ............................................................ 34
Still Recording ....................................................... 34
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 35
Self Recording ...................................................... 36
Wide Screen (16:9) ............................................... 38
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 39
Windbreak ............................................................. 40
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ......... 41
Playback
Using the Remote Control
(Not supplied) ..................................................... 42
Playback Functions with the Remote Control
(Not supplied) ..................................................... 43
Selecting the Date and Time of Recording
Display ................................................................ 44
Picture Effect Playback ......................................... 45
Rotate Playback .................................................... 46
Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Manual Focus ....................................................... 47
Returning to Auto Focus ....................................... 48
Displaying the Manual Setting Screen .................. 48
White Balance Lock .............................................. 49
Manual Iris ............................................................ 50
Manual Gain .......................................................... 51
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode ............. 52
Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................... 53
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Contents
Advanced Features
Appendix
Playback
Using the Time Code ............................................ 54
Editing ................................................................... 55
Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 56
Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 57
Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 59
Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 60
Turning off the Confirmation Sound ...................... 62
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ...... 63
Demonstration Mode ............................................ 64
Useful Information ................................................. 65
Troubleshooting .................................................... 70
Specifications ....................................................... 73
On-screen Display Index ...................................... 74
Note:
• Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully. (See pages 70–
72.)
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