Sharp VL-AH150U Editing, Cutting Unwanted Sequences, Setting Edit Mode, To stop editing

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Advanced Features

Editing

Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source pro- gram on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor.

Connect the VIEWCAM to a VCR with the sup- plied audio/video cable, as shown.

4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut.

5 Press the Pause/Still or Record button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut.

To stop editing

Press the Stop buttons on the VIEWCAM and the VCR.

Advanced Features

 

 

Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack

Recording

White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Playback

To AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

1 Play back the tape to be edited, and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut. Write down the tape counter readings at the beginning and end of that sequence (see page 41). Then rewind the tape to the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep.

2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR.

3 Set the Power switch on the VIEWCAM to VCR. Press the PLAY button (D) on the VIEWCAM and the Record button on the VCR at the same time.

Notes:

•Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off.

•There may be picture noise during video search or still picture playback. This does not imply a defect in the VIEWCAM.

Setting Edit Mode

Picture quality inevitably decreases when dubbing from the VIEWCAM to a VCR. To minimize the quality reduction, set the VIEWCAM to Edit mode.

1 Set the Power switch to VCR, then press

the MENU button untilappears.

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

ED I T

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REMOT E

AUTO

 

 

ON

 

 

3 3

P I C -

 

 

 

 

 

S E T TURE

2 Press the

or

button (Q) to select

“EDIT”, then press the SET button (B)

(W) to select “ON”.

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

ED I T

ON

 

S E T

 

AUTO

 

REMOT E

ON

 

 

 

 

S E T

P I C -

 

 

TURE

Notes:

•The EDIT mode does not function when the VIEWCAM is recording.

•After you finish editing, set the EDIT menu item back to “OFF”.

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Contents See page 60 for use of Demo mode Model number and serial number whichImages of the Viewcam in this 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 Useful Features Advanced FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationWhen the cassette compartment door is open Part NamesOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor 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 Battery packCharging time Max. continuousPowering 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 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 Setting the Date and Time Changing to the 24-hour Time ModePress the SET button B 0 0Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideEasy 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 PlaybackTo Stop Playback Auto Tape RewindThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Watching the Playback on aPlayback Video Search StillSlow Basic Operations PlaybackOperations of the On-screen Controls Menu buttonDisplay button Operation buttonsDesired setting Press the SET button B to selectPress 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 selectPress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectSetting the Digital Zoom To return to optical zoomUsing Digital Quick Zoom Setting the Digital Quick Zoom RangesTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomSelecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingStill Recording Type of Still Recording ModesTo cancel Strobe Recording mode To return to normal recording modeStrobe Recording Digital Image Stabilization DISSelecting Fade Mode Using Fade ModePress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search QU I CKTo 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 Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode BlueProgram 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 Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning On the Remote Control Mode Operating the Remote ControlTo 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 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 To 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 LampCleaning Using Your Viewcam AbroadReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC AdapterCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications Service Information For the U.SBattery Pack BT-H22 AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZInserció n y extracció n de la BateríaInserció n de la batería 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 Inserció n y extracció n de un videocasete Inserció n de un videocaseteExtracció 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 Control de volumen Reproducció nPara detener la reproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaPage Page Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Osaka, Japan

VL-AH160U, VL-AH150U specifications

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