Sharp VL AH 50 H Fade In and Fade Out, Selecting Fade Mode, Using Fade Mode, Type of Fade Modes

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Useful Features

Fade In and Fade Out

The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene to create a scene transition.

This VIEWCAM features one normal and two animated fade modes.

Selecting Fade Mode

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until (MENU 1) appears.

2 Press the PAGE button ( ) until MENU 2 appears.

Type of Fade Modes

NORMAL: The picture fades in from and out to white.

HOLIDAY: The picture fades in from an animated firework sequence with the title “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”, and fades out to white.

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MENU	2
F ADE	NORMAL
REMOT E	AUTO
REMOT E	ON
DEMO MODE	O F F

HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S !

HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S !

HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S !

HA P P Y HO L I DAY S !

3 Press the SET button (B) to select the desired fade mode.

	S E T			MENU		2
	S E T			F ADE
				F ADE		NORMAL
						AUTO
				REMOT E		ON
				REMOT E		ON

				NORMA L		HO L I D AY

B I R THD AY

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

Useful Features

BIRTHDAY: The picture fades in from an animated birthday cake sequence with the title “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”, and fades out to white.

HA P P Y B I RT H DAY !				HA P P Y B I RT H DAY !

HA P P Y B I RT H DAY !				HA P P Y B I RT H DAY !

Using Fade Mode

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until appears.

2 Press the FADE button (B).

•The selected fade mode indicator appears. (“FADE” is displayed for the NORMAL fade mode indicator.)

Fade mode indicator

F ADE

B I RT HDAY

E X -		P I C				GAMA		Q K
T E ND		E F F		FADE		E F F		REW
T E ND		E F F		FADE		E F F		REW

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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