Sharp VL-AH130U operation manual Recording Format, LCD Monitor Screen

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About Your VIEWCAM

Recording Format

Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the ordinary 8 mm format. It uses advanced technology to achieve even higher resolution and picture quality. Use a video cassette with

the mark for high-quality recording and playback, or with the mark to enjoy ordinary 8 mm recording and playback.

•When you load a Hi8 tape, recording is in Hi8

format. (The indicator appears on the LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm tape, recording is in ordinary 8 mm format.

(The indicator does not appear.)

•During playback, the recorded format is automatically detected.

•Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8 format.

•If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal

8 mm format, set the menu item to

“OFF” on the (MENU 1) screen (Camera mode) before recording. (See page 25 for operation of the menu screen.)

LCD Monitor Screen

The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be rotated for easy recording at high or low angles. It also functions as a handy playback monitor so you can enjoy what you have just recorded.

Cautions:

•Do not apply pressure to the screen.

•Do not expose the screen to shocks, as it may break.

•Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen facing down.

Note:

•Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.

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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 Gamma Brightness Compensation Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features ReferencesCassette compartment door p When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Operation SummaryRemote sensor p Rear viewQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting and Removing Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackContinuous Charging the Battery PackTime Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatterySelecting the Language for the On-screen Display Setting the LanguageChanging the Language VCR Mode Camera ModeFrench On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays 0 0 Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Press the SET button BLCD screen side Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching and Removing the Lens CapMaximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off To Pause RecordingTips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Auto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback To Stop PlaybackThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Watching the Playback on aPlayback Basic Operations Playback Video SearchStill SlowDisplay button Useful FeaturesOperations of the On-screen Controls Menu buttonButton C or D to PressSelect the desired menu item Recording the Date and Time Type of Fade Modes Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only QU I CK Quick Return Edit SearchPress the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionTo return to normal picture Wide ScreenMacro Shots Removing the Lens HoodTo pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self RecordingNormal Self Recording More Information on Self RecordingSelf-recording Message Blue Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto ModeProgram Search FeaturesUseful To turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zeroDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Counter MemoryPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Operating the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeType of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture EffectsSelect Scene Menu in above Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AESuperimposing a Title Top of the screen and the cursor will Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Press the or ß button Q to selectManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Auto 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 Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor BacklightTo stop editing Setting Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTips on Good Lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackAC Adapter CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette TapesCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZ SpecificationsService Information For the U.S Battery Pack BT-H22Extracció n de la batería Inserció n y extracció n de laBatería Inserció 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 Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Inserció n y extracció n de un videocaseteInserció n de un videocasete Extracció n de un videocaseteBatería Para hacer una pausa en la grabació nPara desconectar la alimentació n Pulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabaciónRebobinado automá tico de la cinta Control de volumenReproducció n Para detener la reproducció nOsaka, Japan Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey