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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
COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unk be used in full com-
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.
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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.
g.
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.
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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
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_ Operation References Part Names ............................................................. 1_
Warning Indicators ..................................................
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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
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Contents
f
Advanced Features
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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
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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
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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.)