Sharp VL AH 50 H Zooming, Tips on Recording Positions, Basic Operations Camera Recording

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Basic Operations Camera Recording

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to centre

attention on the subject)

Wide						Tele-
angle						photo

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (Q).

To Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (W).

Power Zoom

control

Zoom range indicator

•The on-screen display shows you the current zoom setting.

•The zoom speed changes depending on how far you push the Power Zoom control.

Notes:

•The VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 1.5 m. The VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. (See page 34 for recording macro shots.)

•See page 25 for use of the digital zoom.

Tips on Recording Positions

The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in a more relaxed posture without having to hold the VIEWCAM up to your eye. The LCD monitor also makes it easier to record high-angle and low-angle shots.

Holding the VIEWCAM

Put the fingers of your right hand through the hand strap, and place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.

Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the LCD monitor.

Basic Posture

Press your elbows against your sides.

Place your feet at a 45° angle and balance your weight on both legs.

High Angle

You can record while still viewing the screen. This is convenient when you want to record over a crowd.

Low Angle

Put one knee on the ground for the best stability.

Notes:

•In hand-held recording, the VIEWCAM has to be steadied to prevent image shakes. For very stable recording, use a tripod.

•Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveDo not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingAvoid placing Recording Format LCD Monitor ScreenBattery pack CR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium batteryRemote control × IiiTripod adapter For 180 recording Soft caseContents Useful Features Advanced FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationWhen the cassette compartment door is open Part NamesOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pCamera Mode VCR ModeOn-screen Display Index 47 p 34 pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Battery Pack Inserting the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingCharging the Battery Pack Recording and playback timesPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory BatteryBattery Removing the Lithium BatterySetting the Date and Time Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the SET button B Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideUsing the Sun Hood Attaching the Sun HoodClosing the Sun Hood Opening the Sun HoodEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode To Turn the Power OffTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesZooming Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time IndicatorRemaining Recording Time Display Volume Control PlaybackTo Stop Playback Auto Tape RewindWatching the Playback on a Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback seeVideo Search StillSlow Basic Operations PlaybackOperations of the On-screen Controls Menu buttonDisplay button Operation buttonsDesired setting Press the SET button B to selectPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Perform steps 4 to 6 aboveRecording the Date and Time Press the or Button to selectPress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectSetting the Digital Zoom To return to optical zoomUsing Digital Quick Zoom Setting the Digital Quick Zoom RangesTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomSelecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingStill Recording Type of Still Recording ModesTo cancel Strobe Recording mode To return to normal recording modeStrobe Recording Digital Image Stabilization DISSelecting Fade Mode Using Fade ModePress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Fade In and Fade OutTo cancel Fade mode Quick ReviewTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appearsTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a againTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s EyeWide Screen Macro ShotsRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal pictureSelf Recording Normal Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BPress the Message button in Recording Standby mode Self-recording MessageTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Features Program SearchUseful Tape Counter Feature Using the CounterTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counterUsing the Counter Memory During playback, press the Menu Button until appearsPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeTo cancel the digital picture effect Advanced FeaturesDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture EffectsType of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Changing the Preset Titles Press the Reset button to display the title input screenPress the or ß button Q to select Top of the screen and the cursor willTo cancel Manual Focus mode Auto/Manual FocusAuto Focus Manual FocusTo cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel Manual Exposure mode Manual ExposurePerform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B Digital Dual Picture Selecting Digital Dual PicturePicture-in-Picture Title Screen Picture/Backlight Adjustments Press the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appearsPress the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Type of Backlight ModesTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsSetting Edit Mode EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on Good LightingDew Formation Dirty Video HeadsBattery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent LampCleaning Using Your Viewcam AbroadReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC AdapterDemonstration Mode Cancelling Demo ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the DemonstrationBefore Requesting Service Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications ViewcamPage Page Page 0P06-M-G