Sharp VL-AH130U Zooming, Tips on Recording Positions, Basic Operations Camera Recording

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Basic Operations Camera Recording

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to center

attention on the subject)

Wide						Tele-
angle						photo

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (Q).

To Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (W).

Power Zoom

control

Zoom range indicator

•The on-screen display shows you the current zoom setting.

•The zoom speed changes depending on how far you push the Power Zoom control.

Note:

•The VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 5 feet (1.5 m). The VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. (See page 32 for recording macro shots.)

Tips on Recording Positions

The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in a more relaxed posture without having to hold the VIEWCAM up to your eye. The LCD monitor also makes it easier to record high-angle and low-angle shots.

Holding the VIEWCAM

Put the fingers of your right hand through the hand strap, and place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control.

Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the LCD monitor.

Basic Posture

Press your elbows against your sides.

Place your feet at a 45° angle and balance your weight on both legs.

High Angle

You can record while still viewing the screen. This is convenient when you want to record over a crowd.

Low Angle

Put one knee on the ground for the best stability.

Notes:

•In hand-held recording, the VIEWCAM has to be steadied to prevent image shakes. For very stable recording, use a tripod.

•Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

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Contents See page 54 for use of Demo mode VL-AH130UThank 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 RemovingContinuous Charging the Battery PackTime Powering 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 PlaybackUseful Features Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display buttonButton C or D to PressSelect the desired menu item Recording the Date and Time Selecting 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 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 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 hacer una pausa en la grabació n Para desconectar la alimentació nPulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación BateríaControl de volumen Reproducció nPara detener la reproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaValid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Osaka, Japan