Sharp VL-AH130U operation manual Auto/Manual Focus, Auto Focus, To cancel Manual Focus mode

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Auto/Manual Focus

Auto Focus

The auto focus function is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on what- ever is in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the screen.

Notes:

•If no subject is in the center of the screen, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on.

•If no subject is displayed on the screen, the VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame.

Manual Focus

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button untilappears.

						WH I T E		E XPO
						WH I T E		E XPO
		F OCUS				BA L .		SUR E
		F OCUS				BA L .		SUR E

2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode (“MAN’L FOCUS”).

F OCU S

		MAN’ L				WH I T E		EXPO
F		F OCU S		N		BA L.		SURE
F		F OCU S		N		BA L.		SURE

The Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.

	Subject is too dark.	Lack of contrast, e.g. snow
	Subject is too dark.	scene.
		scene.
	Fast-moving subject.	Background is too bright.
	Subject has	Subject is being shot through
	horizontal stripes.	a dirty or wet window.
	Light reflects off the subject.	Two subjects at different distances
	Light reflects off the subject.	overlap in the same scene.
		overlap in the same scene.
	Subject has fine, repeated	Subjects at different distances
	patterns.	appear in the center of the scene
		at the same time.

3 Push the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.

4 Press the F (C) or N (B) button to focus on the subject.

		MAN’ L				WH I T E				EXPO
F		F OCU S		N		BA L.				SURE
F		F OCU S		N		BA L.				SURE

To cancel Manual Focus mode

Perform step 1 above, and press the D button to set the VIEWCAM to Auto Focus mode (“FOCUS”).

Notes:

•The VIEWCAM may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and then try refocusing.

•If the lens is dirty or fogged, the VIEWCAM may not be able to correctly focus.

•The Manual Focus mode will be canceled if the power source is interrupted.

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Contents VL-AH130U See page 54 for use of Demo modeApplies to the supplied AC adapter Thank you for purchasing this Viewcam from SharpInformation Should never be blocked by placing IiiPage Avoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunLCD Monitor Screen Recording FormatVii Tripod adapter For 180 recording ViiiContents Advanced Features Useful FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationPart Names When the cassette compartment door is openOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRemote sensor p Rear viewQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingTime Charging the Battery PackContinuous Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryChanging the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for the On-screen Display VCR Mode Camera ModeFrench On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress the SET button B 0 0Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideTo Turn the Power Off Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingTips on Recording Positions Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Playback Volume ControlTo Stop Playback Auto Tape RewindPlayback Watching the Playback on aThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Still Video SearchSlow Basic Operations PlaybackOperations of the On-screen Controls Useful FeaturesMenu button Display buttonSelect the desired menu item PressButton C or D to Recording the Date and Time Using Fade Mode Selecting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade ModesTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review QU I CK Quick Return Edit SearchGamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a againGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionMacro Shots Wide ScreenRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal pictureNormal Self Recording Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BSelf-recording Message Blue Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto ModeUseful FeaturesProgram Search Using the Counter Tape Counter FeatureTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counterPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Counter MemoryDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTurning On the Remote Control Mode Operating the Remote ControlAdvanced Features To cancel the digital picture effectDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the Reset button to display the title input screen Changing the Preset TitlesPress the or ß button Q to select Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto/Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto Focus Manual FocusPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel White Balance LockWhite Balance Lock Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsEditing Setting Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationLighting Tips on Good LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackUsing Your Viewcam Abroad CleaningReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC AdapterWatching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Service Information For the U.S SpecificationsBattery Pack BT-H22 AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZBatería Inserció n y extracció n de laInserció n de la batería Extracció n de la bateríaGuía de operació n rá pida en españ ol Carga de la bateríaSelecció n de idioma para la visualizació n en pantalla Inserció n de un videocasete Inserció n y extracció 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 BateríaReproducció n Control de volumenPara detener la reproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlySharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Osaka, Japan