Sharp VL-Z1U Camcorder User Manual


 
23
Basic Operations
30
min
Remaining Recording
Time Display
When the camcorder is recording, an on-
screen indicator displays the approximate
remaining tape time in minutes.
Notes:
The remaining recording time indicator
appears when the on-screen indicators are
turned on.
The remaining recording time indicator
appears 10 seconds after pressing the
Start/Stop button to begin recording.
• The remaining recording time indicator only
shows the approximate time left. Also, it
varies slightly depending on the length of the
tape used. (This function is based on the
DVM60 tape standard.)
When the remaining recording time reaches
1 minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.
THE
ENDS SOON.
TAPE
TAPE END
Warning indicator
Approx. remaining
time
Less than 1 min.
The tape has reached
the end.
CHANGE THE
CASSETTE.
TAPE END
Remaining Battery
Power Display
When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, the remaining
battery power indicator is displayed. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning
indicator appears. Replace the battery
pack.
Notes:
The remaining battery power indicator
appears when the on-screen indicators are
turned on.
• Use the remaining battery power indicator
only as an approximate indication.
• The remaining battery power indicator may
change to either a higher or lower level if you
set the Power switch to OFF and then back to
v or w.
• In cold environments, the red remaining
battery power indicator may appear sooner.
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning
indicator is displayed may cause the
camcorder to suddenly lose power.
BATTERY IS
TOO LOW.
Remaining
recording time
indicator
Remaining
battery power
indicator
Warning
indicator
(Green)
(Green)
(Red)