Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Selecting Still Recording Mode, Using Still Recording

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Useful Features

Useful Features

Still Recording

You can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of three still recording modes.

Type of Still Recording Modes

SNAP: A still picture (snapshot) is recorded for 6 seconds.

STILL: A continuous still image is recorded.

PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds following the visual effect of a camera shutter closing.

Selecting Still Recording Mode

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until(MENU 1) appears.

2 Press the or button (Q) to select “DUAL/SNAP”, then press the SET button (B) (W) to select “SNAP”.

•The PHOTO SNAP menu item appears beneath the DUAL/SNAP menu item.

								MENU		1
			S E T				E X T E N D			2 X
			S E T				E X T E N D			2 X
							DGT L	Z OOM		O F F
							D I S			O F F
							DUAL / SNAP			DUAL




								MENU		1
							E X T E N D			2 X
							DGT L	Z OOM		O F F
							D I S			O F F
							DUAL / SNAP			SNAP
							PHOTO	SNAP		SNAP

3 Press the SET button to select the desired still recording mode.

		S E T					MENU	1
						E X T E N D		2 X



						DGT L	Z OOM	O F F
						D I S		O F F
						DUAL / SNAP		SNAP
						PHOTO	SNAP	SNAP

SNA P S T I L L

PHO TO SHOT

Using Still Recording

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the DUAL/SNAP button.

•A still image of the subject is displayed. DUAL/SNAP button

2 Press the REC START/ STOP button.

• The still image of the subject will be recorded.

In SNAP and PHOTO SHOT modes, the VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for

6 seconds.

SNAP/PHOTO SHOT

To pause recording, press the REC START/ STOP button.

To cancel the still image, press the DUAL/ SNAP button in Recording Standby mode.

STILL

To pause recording, press the REC START/ STOP button.

To cancel the still image, press the DUAL/

SNAP button.

Notes:

•SNAP and STILL can also be used during recording by pressing the DUAL/SNAP button.

•The picture quality in these modes will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Caution:

•Do not display still images in STILL mode too long. The screen may hold an afterimage. If this occurs, turn off the power and wait for a while. The screen will return to normal.

4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveAvoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid placing Recording Format LCD Monitor ScreenRemote control × Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery IiiTripod adapter For 180 recording Soft caseContents References Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features Gamma Brightness CompensationOperation Summary When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pOn-screen Display Index Camera ModeVCR Mode 47 p 34 pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Removing the Battery Pack Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingCharging the Battery Pack Recording and playback timesPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteBattery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery Removing the Lithium BatteryChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress the SET button B Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap LCD screen sideClosing the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Opening the Sun HoodTo Pause Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesTips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display To Stop Playback Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindWatching the Playback on a Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback seeSlow Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackDisplay button Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Operation buttonsPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Perform steps 4 to 6 abovePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the button to select SelectSetting the Digital Zoom To return to optical zoomTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomStill Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Type of Still Recording ModesStrobe Recording To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Digital Image Stabilization DISPress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appearsTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation Press the Gama EFF. button a againTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s EyeRemoving the Lens Hood Wide ScreenMacro Shots To return to normal pictureMore Information on Self Recording Self RecordingNormal Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BSelf-recording Message Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Program Search FeaturesUseful To reset the counter to zero Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To turn off the tape counterDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Counter MemoryPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Type of Digital Picture EffectsScene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the or ß button Q to select Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Lock To cancel White Balance LockPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue Manual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePerform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B Selecting Digital Dual Picture Digital Dual PicturePicture-in-Picture Title Screen Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Type of Backlight ModesTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsCutting Unwanted Sequences Setting Edit ModeEditing To stop editingLighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Tips on Good LightingDew Formation Dirty Video HeadsBattery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent LampReferences Video Cassette Tapes CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad AC AdapterButton and slide Power switch to Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Watching the DemonstrationBefore Requesting Service Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications ViewcamPage Page Page 0P06-M-G