Sharp VL-A10H Operations of the On-screen Controls, Menu button, Display button, Useful Features

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Usefulseful FeaturesFeatures

Operations of the On-screen Controls

Using the Control Buttons

The following buttons on the VIEWCAM can be used to control the various functions, settings and on-screen displays.

MENU button DISPLAY button

Operation buttons

MENU button

Each time you press the MENU button, the mode/menu screen changes from toin Camera mode and from toin VCR mode.

DISPLAY button

Press the DISPLAY button to turn the mode/menu screens and on-screen indicators on or off.

Note:

•The warning indicators and some other indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the DISPLAY button.

Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens

You can use the mode screens to select various functions and the menu screens to adjust various settings. Follow the procedure below to display the mode/menu screen with the indicator of the desired function/setting.

1 Hold down the Lock
button and slide the
Power switch to
CAMERA (Camera
mode) or VCR (VCR
mode).	Lock button

2 Press the MENU button until the desired screen appears.

Camera mode

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Operation buttons

Press the Operation button corresponding to
the indicator of the desired function displayed
on the screen.	VCR mode

Note:

•The Operation button indicators are normally displayed in blue or grey. When a function is selected, its indicator is displayed in yellow.

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Contents VL-A10H 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 AC Adapter CleaningLCD Monitor Screen CR2025 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 35 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 ControlAsic Operations YbackTurn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on aBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill Operations of the On-screen Controls Useful FeaturesMenu button Display buttonPress 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 Display Recording the Date and TimePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectUsing Fade Mode Selecting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade ModesTo 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 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 PackUse only tapes with the mark with this Using Your Viewcam AbroadReferences Video Cassette Tapes Cancelling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the DemonstrationPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Viewcam Specifications0P06-M-G