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VL-Z8H/hyou; 03/02/17/18:00SHARP CORPORATIONSHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton HeathManchester M40 5BEPrinted in JapanTINSEA

xPrecautions• Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If noi

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback88Digital Still Camera Features16Connect the camcorder to the PC with the supplied USB cable as shown below.• It

89Digital Still Camera FeaturesOpening the PDF Manual1 Click on the Windowsb “start” button and click after moving the pointer to “AllPrograms”, “SHAR

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback90Digital Still Camera FeaturesSerial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesStil

91Digital Still Camera FeaturesSlide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a

Appendix92AppendixDarkerBrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT6 Press j or k to adjust the item tothe desired sett

93AppendixAdjusting the Backlight1 Press the DISPLAY button until themode screen appears.2 Press l or m on the Operationbutton to select “MENU”, then

Appendix94AppendixTurning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, pres

95AppendixSetting theCamcorder toFactory PresettingsAvailable modes:All modesYou can set the camcorder to the factorypresettings in one operation.• Th

Appendix96AppendixDemonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in De

97AppendixPosition thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 53).Useful InformationHints for Bett

xiDew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called dew

Appendix98AppendixMini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can

99AppendixSD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a v

Appendix100AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

101AppendixWindow cleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalob

Appendix102AppendixUsing Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to coun

103AppendixTroubleshootingThe following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks describedbelow before calling for servi

Appendix104AppendixSymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.No image from an ex-ternal source ap-pears on thecamcorder screen.Cannot rewind or fas

105AppendixSymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image o

Appendix106AppendixNotes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or int

107AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

xiiDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles),• mosaic-like noise appears on theplayback pict

Appendix108AppendixOn-screen Display IndexA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOSELECTSETBLC GAIN/OFFFADEMENUSC ENEMENUFADEMENUSC ENEMENUMANUAL

109AppendixDISP.DUBEFFECTSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTDATE D I SP.AUD I O DUBPI C

Appendix110AppendixA U T OAUTOAUTOA U T OAUTOAUTOSELECTSETOFFMENUSC ENEMENUSE LF T IMERMENUSC ENEMENUMANUALSELF T IMERSETFOCUSAUTO FOCUSDATE DI SP.LCD

111AppendixSELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT0821][/0110OTHERSBEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURN0100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSEL

VL-Z8H/hyou; 03/02/17/18:00SHARP CORPORATIONSHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton HeathManchester M40 5BEPrinted in JapanTINSEA

Operation References1Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZoo

Operation ReferencesOperation References2Lithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 18)Bat

Operation References3Viewfinder (pp. 17, 18)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 23)/VOLume control (p. 28)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation ReferencesOperation References4Warning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed f

Operation References5Note:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted imprope

Preparation6PreparationPreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

7PreparationRemoving1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.90˚2 Slide the batter

iiThis equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderung

Preparation8PreparationCharging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Open the D

9PreparationPowering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note:• The suppl

Preparation10PreparationInserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartmen

11PreparationInserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)or a MultiMediaCard (commerciallyavailable) for storing still images.

Preparation12PreparationInstalling the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memo

13Preparation2 Insert the larger lithium battery intothe battery holder with the H side ofthe battery facing the m side of theholder.3 Insert the batt

Preparation14Preparation4 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”,then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Press the centre of the Operationbutton.6 Pr

15PreparationChanging to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 10 above, pressl or m to select “12H/24H”, thenpress the centre of the Operationb

Preparation16PreparationAdjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through th

17PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfinder.1 Pull o

iiiWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, should be

Preparation18PreparationClosing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not

19PreparationUsing the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recording.1 Open

Preparation20PreparationTips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor

21Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for use as both avideo camera for reco

22Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingEasy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording,

23Basic OperationsPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Start/Stop button again. Record-ing pauses, and the camcorder entersRecording Standby mode.To turn

24Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingPower Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recor

25Basic OperationsAuto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which is designed to focus on mosttypes

26Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera Recording30minRemaining BatteryPower DisplayAvailable modes:All modesWhen using the camcorder with the batter

27Basic OperationsNote:• If you press the Start/Stop button in TapePlayback mode, the “g” mark appears andthe camcorder enters Recording Standbymode.

ivSPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plugincorporating a 3A fuse. Should the f

Basic OperationsPlayback28Basic OperationsVOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired

29Basic OperationsOTHERS 1EXECUTEONONOFF–+BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTPHONES VOLDEMO MOD ERETURN– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAvailable)Available mode

Basic OperationsPlayback30Basic OperationsWatching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV to

31Useful FeaturesOperation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdisplay offExampleExampleU

Useful Features32Useful FeaturesDISPLAY buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the men

33Useful FeaturesPower ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera Recording5Press l or m to select “DGTLZOOM”, then press the centre of th

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording34Useful FeaturesBacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the im

35Useful FeaturesGain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayedon

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording36Useful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image

37Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start r

vNOTE:The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with morethan 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail.

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording38Useful FeaturesStill Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 Se

39Useful FeaturesDigital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the i

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording40Useful FeaturesSelf RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and ro

41Useful FeaturesSelf recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can reco

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording42Useful FeaturesWide Screen (16:9)Available mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wi

43Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mod

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording44Useful FeaturesUsing the ZoomMicrophone (OptionalAccessory)Available mode:Tape CameraWith the optional zoom microphon

45Useful FeaturesWindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording.1 In Tap

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording46Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio

47Useful FeaturesUsing the RemoteControlAvailable modes:All modesUse the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as whenyou want

viPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Ope

Useful FeaturesPlayback48Useful FeaturesTape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote ControlAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use the following playbackfun

49Useful FeaturesSelecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date

Useful FeaturesPlayback50Useful FeaturesPicture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimage

51Useful FeaturesRotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape Playback mode, press th

Useful FeaturesPlayback52Useful FeaturesCopying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a

53Advanced FeaturesPower Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraAuto Focu

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording54Advanced FeaturesDisplaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust

55Advanced FeaturesWhite paper or white clothWhite Balance LockAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of the subject on the screenlooks di

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording56Advanced FeaturesManual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which

57Advanced FeaturesManual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the l

viiUseful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 31Using the Mode Screens ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording58Advanced FeaturesSetting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all manua

59Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set the camcorder to a shootingmode th

Advanced FeaturesPlayback60Advanced FeaturesUsing the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecon

61Advanced FeaturesEditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transp

Advanced FeaturesPlayback62Advanced FeaturesRecording from anExternal SourceAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use this camcorder to record oredit vi

63Advanced FeaturesTo Record from an ExternalSource1 In Tape Playback mode, press theDISPLAY button until the modescreen appears.2 Select “MENU”, then

Advanced FeaturesPlayback64Advanced FeaturesEditing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digitalv

65Advanced FeaturesTo Record from Video Equip-ment1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.2 Begin playback on the vide

Advanced FeaturesPlayback66Advanced FeaturesAV-OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R(MONO):Using the Camcorderas a ConverterAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use

67Advanced Features7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn offthe menu screen.8 Press the Play button on the analogequipment• Check the monitor on the digi

viiiAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 60Editing ...

Advanced FeaturesPlayback68Advanced FeaturesAudio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorde

69Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.2

Advanced FeaturesPlayback70Advanced FeaturesSelecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplayb

71Digital Still Camera FeaturesLock buttonApproximate number of record-able images with the supplied 8MB SD memory cardSelecting the PictureQuality an

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features72Picture quality indicatorImage size indicator3 Press l or m to select Y,

73Digital Still Camera FeaturesNumber of shots taken/remainingPower switchMedia Selection switchPHOTO buttonLock buttonPower Zoom controlCard Recordin

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features74Flash indicatorFlash sensorFlashSelecting the FlashModeAvailable mode:Car

75Digital Still Camera FeaturesRed-eye indicatorRed-eye ReductionAvailable mode:Card CameraRed-eye reduction allows you to minimizethe camera flash ca

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features76Self-timer operating indicatorRecording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode:

77Digital Still Camera FeaturesSELECTF ORMA TALL DATABENOYESERASED.WI LLSETFormatting a CardAvailable mode:Card CameraBefore using a commercially avai

ixSupplied AccessoriesBattery packK2BT-L226 AC adapterAudio/video/S-videocableCR2025 typelithium batteryfor remote controlCR1216 typelithium batteryfo

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features78Setting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder a

79Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail pagesMedia Selection switchOperation b

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback80Digital Still Camera FeaturesZOOM buttonPlayback zoom indicatorPlayback ZoomAvailable mode:Card PlaybackThe pl

81Digital Still Camera FeaturesDelete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your important

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback82Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One Sto

83Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Delet

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback84Digital Still Camera FeaturesNumber of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Playb

85Digital Still Camera FeaturesM indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 6 above, t

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback86Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransferring Data on Card to ComputerUsing the supplied USB cable, you can transf

87Digital Still Camera Features3 Click the “USB driver” button.• Welcome screen appears.4 Click the “Next” button.• Information screen appears5 Click