User manual SHARP VL-AH130U

[. . . ] Operation Summary LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL Preparation VL-AH130U OPERATION MANUAL 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. Model No. : Serial No. : · See page 54 for use of Demo mode. 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. [. . . ] 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 PIC EFF GAMA Q K REW EFF RE L I GHT GAMMA Useful Features PIC EFF GAMA Q K REW EFF RE To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) again. · The indicator appears. GAMA E F F. GAMMA PIC EFF GAMA Q K REW EFF RE 31 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). 32 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 Press 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. · In Self Recording mode, only the REC START/STOP button and the Power Zoom control buttons can be used on the remote control. Normal Self Recording 1 2 Useful Features Set the Power switch to CAMERA. Rotate the monitor section 180° vertically. · The screen image will be inverted to show a mirror image of the subject, and the self-recording mode screen appears. More Information on Self Recording · The screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 135° and 200°. When the monitor is turned back to the normal position, the image returns to normal. · In Self Recording mode, all standard warning indicators on the screen are replaced by the flashing indicator. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to the normal position. · In Self Recording mode, it is not possible to record using manual recording modes, change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use the Quick Return and some of the other functions. · You can play back images even while the monitor is in the self recording position. [. . . ] · 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 Batería Tiempo máximo de grabación continua 1 hr y 35 min aprox. 1 hr y 30 min aprox. Indicador del modo completamente automático Nota: Si, en este momento, no aparece "AUTO", ponga la VIEWCAM en el modo completamente automático. BT-H22 BT-H32 3 Pulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación. REC 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. 61 Reproducción La pantalla del monitor LCD hace posible reproducir y ver lo que usted acaba de grabar. [. . . ]