Sharp VL-NZ150U VLNZ100U|VLNZ150U Operation Manual - Page 35

Basic Operations Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA • Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 9 through 18 to prepare your camcorder for recording. REC START/STOP button Power switch Media Selection switch 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The picture from the lens now displays. • The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode). Lock button AU T O Note: • If "AUTO" is not displayed at this time, set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 44). 4 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. REC To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. PAUSE To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Notes: • Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon. • If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes in TAPE-CAMERA mode, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To resume recording, set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in TAPE-CAMERA mode Battery Max. continuous Actual recording pack recording time time BT-L225 BT-L445 approx. 1hr. 30min. approx. 3hr. approx. 50min. approx. 1hr. 40min. Note: • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 20