Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Gain-up Cat’s Eye, To cancel the gain-up function

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Useful Features

Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)

To cancel the gain-up function

When you are recording in a dark or poorly- illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.

1 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode).

2 Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain-up function is now working.

Press the GAMA EFF. button until “GAMMA” disappears.

Notes:

•The Gain-up mode will disengage and the indicator will disappear automatically if the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location.

•Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode. The picture noise increases when the indicator is displayed.

Useful Features

		GAMA			L I GHT
		GAMA			L I GHT
		E F F .
		E F F .


E X -		P I C							GAMA		Q K
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

L I GHT

GAMMA

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

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) again.

•The indicator appears.

		GAMA		GAMMA
		GAMA
		E F F .
		E F F .


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 LiveAvoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid 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 BatteryChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress 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 TimesTips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining 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 OutQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo 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 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 Tape Counter Feature Using the CounterTo reset the counter to zero 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 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 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 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