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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARR

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 ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THiS APPLIANCE TO

RAiN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage

within the unit that can cause dangerous electric

shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important

operating and maintenance instructions in the litera-

ture accompanying this unit.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

(applies to the supplied AC adapter)

CAUTION

Ifthe AC adapter is misplaced or

needs to be replaced, obtain the

same type of adapter from a

SHARP service center or your

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 informa-

tion, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries

Alliance: www.eiae.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. MUST BE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGEN-

CIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN

YOUR AREA.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY

(for Camcorder and Remote Control unit)

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs

and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when

young children install batteries backwards. Warn children not to take out

batteries or install them. Parents should install the lithium battery in the

camcordelc

pliance with the copyright laws of the Unked States and

that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners

whenever necessary.

WARNING FCCRegulations 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, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-

cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm-

ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sharp Camcorder, Model VL-Z7U

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP

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 ap-

pear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this

does not affect your camcorder's performance.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

- Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

- DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film

Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

- All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective holders.

PORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Instructions All the safety

and operating instructions should

be read before the product is

operated.

2. Retain Instructions The safety

and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings All warnings on

the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. Fellow Instructions All operating

and use instructions should be

followed.

5. Cleaning Unplug this product

from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments Do not use attach-

ments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture Do not use

this product near water for

example, near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;

in a wet basement; or near a

swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories Do not place this

product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may fall, causing

serious

_ _ _ injury to a

child or

/adult, and

serious

damage to

the product. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer's

instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

10.

11.

A product arid

cart combination

should be

moved with care.

Quick stops,

excessive force,

and uneven

surfaces may cause the product

and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation Slots and openings in

the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and

these openings must not be

blocked or covered. The openings

should

never be

blocked by

placing the

product on

a bed,

sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have

been adhered to.

Power Sources This product

should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to

your home, consult your product

dealer or local power company.

For products intended to operate

from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

12.GroundingorPolarizationThis

productmaybeequippedwitha

polarizedalternating-currentline

plug(aplughavingoneblade

widerthantheother).Thisplug

willfitintothepoweroutletonly

oneway.Thisisasafetyfeature.If

youareunabletoinserttheplug

fullyintotheoutlet,tryreversing

theplug.Iftheplugshouldstillfail

tofit,contactyourelectricianto

replaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Do

notdefeatthesafetypurposeof

thepolarizedplug.

13.Power-CordProtectionPower-

supplycordsshouldberoutedso

thattheyarenotlikelytobe

walkedonorpinchedbyitems

placeduponoragainstthem,

payingparticularattentionto

cordsatplugs,convenience

receptacles,andthepointwhere

theyexitfromtheproduct.

14.LightningForaddedprotection

forthisproductduringalightning

storm,orwhenitisleftunattended

andunusedforlongperiodsof

time,unplugitfromthewalloutlet

anddisconnecttheantennaor

cablesystem.Thiswillprevent

damagetotheproductdueto

lightningandpower-linesurges.

15.PowerLinesAnoutsideantenna

systemshouldnotbelocatedin

thevicinityofoverheadpower

linesorotherelectriclightor

powercircuits,orwhereitcanfall

intosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.

Wheninstallinganoutside

antennasystem,extremecare

shouldbetakentokeepfrom

touchingsuchpowerlinesor

circuitsascontactwiththemmight

befatal.

16.OverloadingDonotoverload

walloutlets,extensioncords,or

integralconveniencereceptacles

asthiscanresultinariskoffireor

electricshock.

17.ObjectandLiquidEntryNever

pushobjectsofanykindintothis

product through openings as they

_>_ ay touch

darlgerous

voltage

points or

short-out

parts that

could result in a fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

18. Servicing Do not attempt to

service this product yourself as

opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service

personnel.

19. Damage Requiring

Service Unplug this product from

the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or

plug is damaged,

b. If liquid has been spilled, or

objects have fallen into the

product,

c. If the product has been

exposed to rain or water,

d. If the product does not operate

normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are

covered by the operating

instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by

a qualified technician to restore

the product to its normal

operation,

e. If the product has been

dropped or damaged in any

way, and

f. When the product exhibits a

distinct change in

performance this indicates a

need for service.

20. Replacement Parts When

replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts specified

by the manufacturer or have the

same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety Check Upon completion

of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service techni-

cian to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in

proper operating condition.

22. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The

product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

23. Heat The product should be

situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (includ-

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents

f Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ x_}

Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... xi

Precautions ....................................................................................................... xii

\ J

_ Operation References Part Names ............................................................. 1_

Warning Indicators ..................................................

viii

fUseful Features Control Buttons ..................................................... 31_

Using the Mode Screens ...................................... 31

Using the Menu Screens ....................................... 32

Camera Recording

Setting the Digital Zoom ....................................... 33

BacHight Compensation (BLC) ............................ 34

Gain-up ................................................................. 35

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................... 36

Quick Return ......................................................... 37

Edit Search ............................................................ 38

Still Recording on Tape ......................................... 38

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................... 39

Self Recording ...................................................... 40

Wide Screen (16:9) ............................................... 42

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode ..... 43

Using the Zoom Microphone

(Optional Accessory) ......................................... 44

Windbreak ............................................................. 45

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ......... 46

fAdvance Features

Playback

Using the Remote Control ..................................... 47

Tape Playback Functions with the Remote

Control ................................................................ 48

Selecting the Date and Time of Recording

Display ................................................................ 49

Picture Effect Playback ......................................... 50

Rotate Playback .................................................... 51

Copying an Image from Tape to Card .................. 52

Camera Recording

Manual Focus ....................................................... 53

Returning to Auto Focus ....................................... 54

Displaying the Manual Setting Screen .................. 54

White Balance Lock .............................................. 55

Manual Iris ............................................................ 56

Manual Gain .......................................................... 57

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode ............. 58

Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................... 59J

Contents

Advanced Features

fDigital Still Camera

Features

Playback

Using the Time Code ............................................ 60 I

Editing ................................................................... 61 I

Recording from an External Source ...................... 62 I

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394) .............. 64 I

Using the Camcorder as a Converter ................... 66 I

Audio Dubbing Feature ......................................... 68 I

Selecting the Audio Playback Mode ..................... 70S

Camera Recording

Selecting tile Picture Quality and Image Size ....... 71

Card Recording .................................................... 73

Selecting the Flash Mode ..................................... 74

Red-eye Reduction ............................................... 75

Recording with the Self-timer ................................ 76

Formatting a Card ................................................. 77

Setting the File Numbering Method ...................... 78

Playback

Card Playback ...................................................... 79

Playback Zoom ..................................................... 80

Delete Protection ................................................... 81

Deleting Stored Images ........................................ 82

Print Order ............................................................. 84

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ............... 86

Installing the USB Driver ................................... 86

Slide Show Playback ............................................ 89j

FAppendix Picture/Backlight Adjustments .............................. 90_

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ...................... 91

Selecting the Language for the Information

Display ................................................................ 92

Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings ...... 93

Demonstration Mode ............................................ 94

Useful Information ................................................. 95

• • = eo • 0

Specifications ..................................................... 105

\ On-screen Display Index .................................... 106j

o Guia de operaciOn rapida en espa_ol ................................................................. 110

Note:

" Before requesting service, please read "Troubleshooting" carefully. (See pages

101 104.)

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