Sharp VL-AH150U, VL-AH160U operation manual Camera Mode, VCR Mode

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Preparation

English On-screen Displays

The following on-screen displays appear when “ENGLISH” is selected as the on-screen display language (see page 12).

Preparation

Camera Mode

E X -

P I C

GAMA

Q K

T E ND

E F F

FADE

E F F

R EW

S T -

COU-

ROB E

N T E R

WH I T E

EXPO

F OCU S

BA L.

SURE

T I -

RE -

SCENE

T L E

TURN

1 6 9

E X T E N D

2 X

DGT L Z OOM

O F F

D I S

O F F

DU AL / SNAP

DUAL

S E T

P I C -

TURE

PAGE

F ADE

NORMAL

REMOT E

AUTO

DEMO MODE

O F F

L ANGUA G E

DA T E / T I ME

D I S P L A Y

O F F

S E L E C T

DA T E + T I ME

S E T T I NG

J AN 1 2 0 0 0

1 2 0 0

1 2 H / 2 4 H

1 2 H

VCR Mode

REW P L A Y F F		S T OP S T I L L

GAMA	COU -		S E -



E F F .	NT E R		ARCH
E F F .	NT E R		ARCH

ED I T

REMOT E

S E T

OF F

AUTO ON

P I C -

TURE

13Note: See pages 24 and 25 for the procedure to display the desired screen.

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Contents Images of the Viewcam in this See page 60 for use of Demo modeModel number and serial number which VL-AH150UThank you for purchasing this Viewcam from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapterInformation Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Do not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingRecording Format LCD Monitor ScreenVii Viii Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents References Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features Gamma Brightness CompensationOperation Summary When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Removing the Battery Pack Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingCharging time Charging the Battery PackBattery pack Max. continuousPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Removing the Lithium BatterySelecting the Language for the On-screen Display Setting the LanguageChanging the Language Camera Mode VCR ModeFrench On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays Press the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode 0 0Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap LCD screen sideTo Pause Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off 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 To Stop Playback Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Watching the Playback on aPlayback Slow Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackDisplay button Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Operation buttonsPress Button C or D to Select the desired menu item Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Perform steps 4 to 6 abovePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the button to select SelectSetting the Digital Zoom To return to optical zoomTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomStill Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Type of Still Recording ModesStrobe Recording To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Digital Image Stabilization DISPress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search QU I CKTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation Press the Gama EFF. button a againTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s EyeRemoving the Lens Hood Wide ScreenMacro Shots To return to normal pictureMore Information on Self Recording Self RecordingNormal Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BSelf-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode BlueProgram Search FeaturesUseful To reset the counter to zero Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter 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 Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Operating the Remote ControlDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Type of Digital Picture EffectsScene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the or ß button Q to select Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual 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 Press the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsType of Backlight Modes Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsCutting Unwanted Sequences Setting Edit ModeEditing To stop editingLighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Tips on Good LightingDew Formation Dirty Video HeadsBattery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent LampReferences Video Cassette Tapes CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad AC AdapterCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Battery Pack BT-H22 SpecificationsService Information For the U.S AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZInserció n de la batería Inserció n y extracció n de laBatería Extracció n de la bateríaSelecció n de idioma para la visualizació n en pantalla Carga de la bateríaGuía de operació n rá pida en españ ol Extracció n de un videocasete Inserció n y extracció n de un videocaseteInserció n de un videocasete Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasetePara desconectar la alimentació n Para hacer una pausa en la grabació nPulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación Para detener la reproducció n Control de volumenReproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaPage Page Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Osaka, Japan

VL-AH160U, VL-AH150U specifications

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Overall, the Sharp VL-AH150U and VL-AH160U camcorders are excellent choices for those looking to combine user-friendly features with advanced video recording technologies. Their array of capabilities positions them as reliable tools for capturing memories and creating stunning visual content.