Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Recording Format, LCD Monitor Screen

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About Your VIEWCAM

Recording Format

Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the ordinary 8 mm format. It uses advanced technology to achieve even higher resolution and picture quality. Use a video cassette with

the mark for high-quality recording and playback, or with the mark to enjoy ordinary 8 mm recording and playback.

•When you load a Hi8 tape, recording is in Hi8

format. (The indicator appears on the LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm tape, recording is in ordinary 8 mm format.

(The indicator does not appear.)

•During playback, the recorded format is automatically detected.

•Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8 format.

•If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal

8 mm format, set the menu item to

“OFF” on the (MENU 2) screen (Camera mode) before recording. (See page 23 for operation of the menu screen.)

LCD Monitor Screen

The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be rotated for easy recording at high or low angles. It also functions as a handy playback monitor so you can enjoy what you have just recorded.

Cautions:

•Do not apply pressure to the screen.

•Do not expose the screen to shocks, as it may break.

•Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen facing down.

Note:

•Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.

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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 FormatCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Battery packRemote control × IiiSoft case Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents Advanced Features Useful FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationPart Names When the cassette compartment door is openOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRemote sensor p Rear viewVCR Mode Camera ModeOn-screen Display Index 47 p 34 pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingRecording and playback times Charging the Battery PackPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteMemory Battery Installing the LithiumBattery Removing the Lithium BatteryPress the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideAttaching the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodClosing the Sun Hood Opening the Sun HoodTo Turn the Power Off Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Pause Recording 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 Playback Volume ControlTo Stop Playback Auto Tape RewindTurn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on aStill Video SearchSlow Basic Operations PlaybackMenu button Operations of the On-screen ControlsDisplay button Operation buttonsPress the SET button B to select Desired settingPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Perform steps 4 to 6 abovePress the or Button to select Recording the Date and TimePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectTo return to optical zoom Setting the Digital ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Using Digital Quick ZoomTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomUsing Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeStill Recording Type of Still Recording ModesTo return to normal recording mode To cancel Strobe Recording modeStrobe Recording Digital Image Stabilization DISUsing Fade Mode Selecting Fade ModePress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Fade In and Fade OutTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit SearchGamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a againGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionMacro Shots Wide ScreenRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal pictureNormal Self Recording Self RecordingMore Information on 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 Using the Counter Tape Counter FeatureTo reset the counter to zero 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 Operating the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeAdvanced Features To cancel the digital picture effectDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the Reset button to display the title input screen Changing the Preset TitlesPress the or ß button Q to select Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto/Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto 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 Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Type of Backlight ModesGamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsEditing Setting Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationLighting Tips on Good LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackUsing Your Viewcam Abroad CleaningReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC AdapterCancelling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the DemonstrationPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Viewcam SpecificationsPage Page Page 0P06-M-G