User manual SHARP VIEWCAM VL-AH160U OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Operation Summary LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-AH150U VL-AH160U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Camera Recording Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. · The images of the VIEWCAM in this operation manual are based upon the VL-AH150U. NTSC References Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] · Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at three times the normal playback speed. 33 Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) again. · The indicator appears. GAMA E F F. GAMMA 1 2 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). button (A) once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. GAMA E F F. EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K REW RE FADE E F F Note: indicator is displayed, the · When the background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Press the GAMA EFF. button until "GAMMA" disappears. EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K REW RE FADE E F F GAMMA Useful Features EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K REW RE FADE E F F Note: · The gamma brightness compensation function can also be used during playback. See page 54, "Gamma Playback". 34 Useful Features Gain-up (Cat's Eye) When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMA EFF. button until "GAMMA" disappears. Notes: · The Gain-up mode will disengage and the indicator will disappear automatically if the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location. The picture noise increases when the indicator is displayed. 1 2 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). button (A) once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-up function is now working. GAMA E F F. L I GHT EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K FADE E F F REW RE L I GHT GAMMA Useful Features EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K FADE E F F REW RE To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) again. · The indicator appears. GAMA E F F. GAMMA EX- P I C T END E F F GAMA Q K FADE E F F REW RE 35 Wide Screen (16:9) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Macro Shots This VIEWCAM lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 5 feet (1. 5 m) of the VIEWCAM, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The VIEWCAM will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle. 1 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). T I - RE SCENE T L E TURN 1 6 9 MENU 2 Press the 16:9 button (B). · The monitor now displays the picture with the top and bottom portions masked. 16: 9 F ADE 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Operation button indicators. Power Zoom control Normal Screen mode Wide Screen mode Tripod Useful Features To return to normal picture Perform step 1 above, and press the 16:9 button. Note: · You can only use the wide screen function when the VIEWCAM is in Camera mode. Notes: · When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination. · It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots, to prevent image shakes. Removing the Lens Hood The lens hood can be removed (e. g. for cleaning the lens) by rotating it in a counterclockwise direction (Q) and then gently pulling it off (W). 36 Useful Features Self Recording The LCD monitor can be rotated 180° vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. This lets you record yourself while watching your image on the screen. You can enjoy recording a portrait of yourself, or recording yourself and your friends together at a party, using the remote control. 3 Push the Power Zoom control to obtain the desired angle of view. 4 Press the REC START button (B) to begin recording. ME S SAGE REC S TART VR-33FAN tripod adapter (optional) To pause recording, press the REC STOP button (B). Cautions: · Do not rotate the monitor to the self recording position during recording or playback. · For recording in Self Recording mode, be sure to rotate the monitor, NOT the lens. If you hold the VIEWCAM upside down with the lens at the bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down. Notes: · You will need the VR-33FAN tripod adapter for 180° recording (optional accessory) if you want to use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode. [. . . ] · Si la VIEWCAM se deja en el modo de espera de grabación durante más de 5 minutos, la alimentación se desconectará automáticamente para ahorrar energía de la batería y proteger la cinta para que no se estropee. Para continuar grabando después de esto, ponga el interruptor de alimentación en OFF y luego en CAMERA. Tiempo máximo de grabación continua y tiempo de grabación real Modelo Batería VL-AH150 VL-AH160 BT-H22 BT-H32 BT-H22 BT-H32 95 45 190 90 90 40 180 80 Indicador del modo completamente automático Nota: Si, en este momento, no aparece "AUTO", ponga la VIEWCAM en el modo completamente automático. Tiempo máximo de grabación continua Tiempo de grabación real · La tabla especifica los tiempos aproximados en minutos. Nota: · La utilización del zoom y otras funciones o la conexión y la desconexión frecuente de la alimentación aumentarán el consumo de energía. Esto puede causar una reducción de más del 50% en el tiempo de grabación real si se compara con el tiempo máximo de grabación continua indicado arriba. 3 Pulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación. REC 67 Reproducción La pantalla del monitor LCD hace posible reproducir y ver lo que usted acaba de grabar. [. . . ]