Sharp VL AH 50 H Strobe Recording, Digital Image Stabilization DIS, To pause strobe recording

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Strobe Recording

You can record strobe images (still pictures that capture continuous motion at 1/5 sec. intervals) of subjects with normal sound. You will find it useful when you want to produce a special effect while recording moving subjects such as your friends waving at you.

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button untilappears.

Blue

S T - COU-

ROBE N T E R

2 Press the STROBE button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Strobe Recording mode.

•“STROBE” changes from blue to yellow.

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ROBE

Yellow

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ROBE N T E R

3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin strobe recording.

To pause strobe recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again.

To cancel Strobe Recording mode

Press the STROBE button. “STROBE” returns to blue.

Note:

•The picture quality in this mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures.

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function lets you stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively small image shakes that are often annoying in close-up shots.

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until (MENU 1) appears.

2 Press the or button to select “DIS”, then press the SET button (B) to select “ON”.

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

•The indicator appears on the monitor, and the VIEWCAM enters the DIS mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Select “OFF” in the step 2 above. The indicator will disappear.

Notes:

•While the DIS function is on, the image on the monitor is slightly magnified.

•Image resolution slightly decreases in DIS mode.

•Battery consumption is larger in DIS mode. We recommend that you not use the DIS function when using the VIEWCAM on a tripod.

•The DIS function will be less effective when the Digital Quick Zoom is on.

•The DIS function does not work with the Still Recording.

Caution:

•The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shakes, or for the subjects or situations described below.

—Subject with low contrast

—Subject with a plain background

—Dark or dimly lit subject

—Subject with vertical or horizontal stripes

—Many moving subjects in a single frame

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KAvoid placing Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid shocks and dropping LCD Monitor Screen Recording FormatIii Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Remote control ×Soft case Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents Gamma Brightness Compensation Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features ReferencesCassette compartment door p When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Operation SummaryRemote sensor p Rear view47 p 34 p Camera ModeVCR Mode On-screen Display IndexQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting and Removing Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackRecording and playback times Charging the Battery PackPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery BatteryPress the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode LCD screen side Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching and Removing the Lens CapOpening the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Closing the Sun HoodMaximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off To Pause RecordingBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingTips on Recording Positions Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Auto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback To Stop PlaybackTurn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on aBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill SlowOperation buttons Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display buttonPerform steps 4 to 6 above Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Press the or button C or D to select the desired menu itemPress the button to select Select Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFFTo return to optical zoom Setting the Digital ZoomDigital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges To cancel Digital Quick ZoomType of Still Recording Modes Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still RecordingDigital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Strobe RecordingFade In and Fade Out Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Press the SET button B to select the desired fade modeTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit SearchPress the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionTo return to normal picture Wide ScreenMacro Shots Removing the Lens HoodTo pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self RecordingNormal Self Recording More Information on Self RecordingTo turn off the self-recording message screen Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeSelf-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Useful FeaturesProgram Search To turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zeroPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Counter MemoryDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlType of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture EffectsSelect Scene Menu in above Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AESuperimposing a Title Top of the screen and the cursor will Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Press the or ß button Q to selectManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Auto FocusPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel White Balance LockWhite Balance Lock Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure Picture-in-Picture Digital Dual PictureSelecting Digital Dual Picture Title Screen Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screenPress the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor BacklightTo stop editing Setting Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTips on Good Lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackAC Adapter CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette TapesWatching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Button and slide Power switch toPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Viewcam SpecificationsPage Page Page 0P06-M-G