Sharp VL-A10H operation manual To cancel Manual Exposure mode

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Manual Exposure

The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level.

Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).

Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens.

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button untilappears.

3 Press the or button to select the desired exposure level.

The bar indicates the selected exposure level.

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4 Press the EXIT button (A) to turn off the exposure setting screen.

To cancel Manual Exposure mode

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the AUTO button (B).

Notes:

The Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted.

The Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VL-A10H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KDo not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingAvoid placing Cleaning LCD Monitor ScreenAC Adapter Iii Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Remote control ×Soft case Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents Gamma Brightness Compensation Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features ReferencesCassette compartment door p When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Operation SummaryRemote sensor p Rear view35 p Camera ModeVCR Mode On-screen Display IndexQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting and Removing Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackRecording and playback times Charging the Battery PackPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery BatterySetting the Date and Time Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the SET button B LCD screen side Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching and Removing the Lens CapOpening the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Closing the Sun HoodMaximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off To Pause RecordingZooming Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time IndicatorRemaining Recording Time Display Yback Volume ControlPlayback Asic OperationsTurn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on aVideo Search StillBasic Operations Playback Display button Useful FeaturesOperations of the On-screen Controls Menu buttonPerform steps 4 to 6 above Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Press the or button C or D to select the desired menu itemPress the button to select Select Recording the Date and TimePress the or button to select Display Press the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFFType of Fade Modes Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutTo cancel Fade mode Quick ReviewTo use fade out only Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit SearchPress the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionTo return to normal picture Wide ScreenMacro Shots Removing the Lens HoodTo pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self RecordingNormal Self Recording More Information on Self RecordingPress 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 To turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zeroUsing the Counter Memory During playback, press the Menu Button until appearsPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlType of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture EffectsSelect Scene Menu in above Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AESuperimposing a Title Top of the screen and the cursor will Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Press the or ß button Q to selectManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Auto 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 Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screenPress the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor BacklightTo stop editing Setting Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTips on Good Lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackUsing Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette TapesUse only tapes with the mark with this Watching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Button and slide Power switch toPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Viewcam Specifications0P06-M-G