Sharp VL-Z7U Operation Manual - Page 40

Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Available mode: Tape Camera When the camcorder is recording in Tape Camera mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. Remaining Battery Power Display Available modes: All modes 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. Basic Operations 3 0 min Remaining recording time indicator 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. Warning indicator Approx. remaining time THE TAPE ENDS SOON. Less than 1 min. TAPE END CHANGE THE CASSE TTE. The tape has reached the end. TAPE END 26 (Green) (Green) (Red) BAT TERY I S T OO LOW. Remaining battery power indicator Warning indicator 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.