Sharp VL-A10H operation manual Picture/Backlight Adjustments, Type of Backlight Modes

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Advanced Features

Picture/Backlight

Adjustments

If the monitor picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting, etc., adjust the picture settings. This feature can be adjusted in both Camera and VCR modes.

•The example screens for this feature are for Camera mode.

1 Press the MENU button until

(Camera mode) or (VCR mode) appears.

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2 Press the PICTURE button ( ) to display the adjustment screen. Then press the SELECT button (B) until the item you wish to adjust appears.

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BAC K L I GHT
AUTO
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3 Press the or button to adjust the picture or backlight to the desired setting.

Darker Brighter

Decrease Increase

Type of Backlight Modes

AUTO: The VIEWCAM automatically switches between “NORMAL” and “BRIGHT” depending on the ambient lighting. This mode is only available in Camera mode.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight.

Advanced Features

4 Press the EXIT button ( ) to turn off the adjustment screen.

Notes:

•If you set the backlight (“BACKLIGHT”) to “AUTO” in Camera mode and then set the VIEWCAM to VCR mode, the backlight mode automatically changes to “NORMAL”.

•When the colour is adjusted, the picture on the screen may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the colour setting unless it is necessary. (This adjustment only affects the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

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Contents VL-A10H 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 LCD Monitor Screen CleaningAC Adapter Battery 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 35 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 PlaybackAsic Operations YbackWatching the Playback on a Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback seeStill Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Useful Features Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display buttonDesired 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 select DisplayPress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectSelecting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade ModesQuick 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 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 LampReferences Video Cassette Tapes Using Your Viewcam AbroadUse only tapes with the mark with this Demonstration Mode Cancelling Demo ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the DemonstrationBefore Requesting Service Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications Viewcam0P06-M-G