Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Quick Return Edit Search

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Useful Features

Quick Return	Edit Search
When you have been playing back what you	The edit search function lets you search,
have recorded, and wish to quickly return to	without switching from Camera mode to VCR
recording again from the end of the last	mode, for the point on the tape where you wish
recorded scene, use the quick return function.	to start recording next.

Useful Features

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until appears.

T I -	RE -		SCENE
T L E	TURN	1 6 9	MENU

2 Press the RETURN button (D).

•“QUICK RETURN” flashes, and the tape will begin fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene.

RE -

TURN

QU I CK			RE TURN
T I -	RE -			SCENE
T L E	TURN	1 6	9	MENU

When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode.

Notes:

•To cancel the quick return function, press the RETURN button again in step 2.

•If the cassette has been removed since the last recording, if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, or if the power source has been interrupted, the RETURN button indicator will not appear and the quick return function cannot be used.

Reverse Edit
Search button	DISPLAY button
	DISPLAY button

Forward Edit Search button

1 In Recording Standby mode, make sure that no Operation button indicators are displayed on the monitor.

•If they are displayed, turn them off by pressing the DISPLAY button.

2 Press and hold down the Forward Edit Search button (B) or Reverse Edit Search button (C).

Forward edit search

Reverse edit search

3 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

•The sound is off during search.

•Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search.

•Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at three times the normal playback speed.

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveAvoid placing Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid shocks and dropping 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 BatteryPress the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode 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 TimesBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingTips on Recording Positions Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator 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 OutTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review 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 BTo 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 reset the counter to zero Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To turn off the tape counterPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Counter MemoryDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears 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 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 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