User manual SHARP VL-Z1H

[. . . ] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-Z1H OPERATION MANUAL 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) . 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. [. . . ] RETURN", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 1 S T AR T QK . R E T URN D G T L Z O OM S T O P TAPE SPEE D RE T URN SE ARCH · When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, "FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: · To cancel the quick return function while "SEARCH" is flashing, press the centre of Operation button twice. · Quick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if nothing has been recorded since loading. 33 Useful Features Useful Features Camera Recording Edit Search The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Camera mode to Playback mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. Still Recording You can record continuous still images of subjects. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the PHOTO button fully. · A still image of the subject is displayed. 2 Operation button Press the Start/Stop button. · The still image of the subject will be recorded. 1 Useful Features In Recording Standby mode, press and hold down j (reverse edit search) or k (forward edit search) on the Operation button. To pause recording Press the Start/Stop button. To cancel the still image Press the PHOTO button fully. Notes: · Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the PHOTO button fully. · The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightly lower than normal pictures. 2 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Notes: · The sound is off during search. · Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 6. 5 times the normal playback. · You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search. 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. DIS indicator TAPE 1 2 3 4 5 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "DIS", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 ON DIS 16 : 9 OF F A U D I O MO D E W I ND R E T URN To cancel DIS function Select "OFF" in step 6 above. The z indicator will disappear. Notes: · The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking. · When image shaking does not occur (e. g. when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off. Useful Features 6 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. DIS ON 35 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording 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 recording with the viewfinder. If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. 2 Set the Power switch to v. · The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Useful Features Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. Note: · You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camcorder to Playback mode. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2). 180° 90° 36 Self recording 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). 90° 180° 1 Turn the camcorder downward as shown below. 4 5 Set the Power switch to v. Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. 2 Rotate the lens section 90° vertically as shown below. Notes: · Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. · During self recording, the mode or menu screen cannot be displayed. · All of the manual settings are set to AUTO and some other settings will set to OFF in self recording. · You may experience image noise when using self recording. [. . . ] POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack. "E007" is displayed on the screen, and unable to operate normally. Inappropriate picture adjustments. AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned. General Audio/video/S-video cable is not properly connected. The camcorder may be damaged. Connect audio/video/S-video cable properly (p. [. . . ]