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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
VL-Z7U
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the camcorder.
Important
For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of
this product, record on the line below the
model number and serial number which
are located on the bottom of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
• See page 94 for use of Demo mode.
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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world. Important Information for Consumers in the U.S. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECT
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CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC If the AC adapter is misplaced or SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE needs to be replaced, obtain the OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY same type of adapter from a INSERT. SHARP service center or your (applies to the supplied AC adapter) local dealer. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling info
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WARNINGCFCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read InstructionsCAll the safety 9. A product and and operating instructions should cart combination be read before the product is should be operated. moved with care. 2. Retain InstructionsCThe safety Quick stops, and operating instructions should excessive force, be retained for future reference. and uneven 3. Heed WarningsCAll warnings on surfaces may cause the product the product and in the operating and cart combination to overturn. instructions should be adhered to.
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12. Grounding or PolarizationCThis 16. OverloadingCDo not overload product may be equipped with a wall outlets, extension cords, or polarized alternating-current line integral convenience receptacles plug (a plug having one blade as this can result in a risk of fire or wider than the other). This plug electric shock. will fit into the power outlet only 17. Object and Liquid EntryCNever one way. This is a safety feature. If push objects of any kind into this you are unable to insert the plug prod
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19. Damage Requiring 22. Wall or Ceiling MountingCThe ServiceCUnplug this product from product should be mounted to a the wall outlet and refer servicing wall or ceiling only as recom- to qualified service personnel mended by the manufacturer. under the following conditions: 23. HeatCThe product should be a. When the power-supply cord or situated away from heat sources plug is damaged, such as radiators, heat registers, b. If liquid has been spilled, or stoves, or other products (includ- objects
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Contents Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ xi Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... xi Precautions ....................................................................................................... xii Part Names ............................................................. 1 Operation References Warning Indicators .............................
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Control Buttons ..................................................... 31 Useful Features Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 31 Using the Menu Screens .......................................32 Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................33 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ............................ 34 Gain-up ................................................................. 35 Fade In and Fade Out ......................................
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Contents Playback Advanced Features Using the Time Code ............................................ 60 Editing ................................................................... 61 Recording from an External Source ......................62 Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 64 Using the Camcorder as a Converter ................... 66 Audio Dubbing Feature.........................................68 Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 70 Camera Recording D
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Supplied Accessories Audio/video/S-video Battery pack AC adapter cable Remote control BT-L226U* UADP-0339TAZZ* QCNW-B173WJZZ RRMCGA149WJSA CR2025 type CR1216 type lithium battery lithium battery Lens cap for remote control for camcorder GCOVHA002WJZZ 8 MB SD Memory Card CD-ROM USB cable CDSKAA028WJ01 QCNW-A703WJZZ * The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this camcorder was purchased outside of these areas
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Precautions • Before recording an important scene, • Always respect prohibitions or restric- tions on the use of electronic equipment please perform the recording test, then playback to check if the scene was re- on commercial flights or in other sensi- tive areas. corded properly. If noise occurs, use a commercially available cleaning tape to • Be aware of the temperature and humid- clean the video heads (see page xiv). ity. You can use your camcorder at 32°F to • When the camcorder is not in u
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Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front view Zoom microphone Operation button (p. 31) shoe (p. 44) Zoom lens Flash (p. 74) DISPLAY button (p. 31) Stereo microphone LCD LAMP button (p. 24) Flash sensor (p. 74) 1
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Operation References Warning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Displayed for the Displayed after Description of warning first 3 seconds 3 seconds There is no video cassette in the camcorder. INSERT A CASSE TTE. Insert a cassette (see page 10). The video cassette is defective and should be EJECT THE EJECT THE removed (see page 10). CASSETTE. CASSETTE. The erasure protect tab on the video cassette CASSE TTE NOT PROTECT. TAB has been slid to
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Operation References Displayed for Description of warning 5 seconds The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is NO properly inserted (see page 11). MEMORY CARD The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. MEMORY CARD Delete unnecessary images (see page 82) or replace the card with FULL a new one (see page 11). The card has no images recorded in the format the camcorder can NO DATA ON MEMORY CARD recognize. The images in the card are corrupted or
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Preparation Preparation 3 Slide the battery pack in the direction Attaching and of the arrow with the “m” mark facing Removing the Battery out. Pack Attaching Power switch “m” mark 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 4 Push the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body. 90˚ 6 Preparation
