Quick Reference Index | Sharp VL-A10H specs

Quick Reference Index

This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM’s features.

•To quickly check what you have just recorded. —See page 26 (Quick Review)

•To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. —See page 27 (Quick Return)

•To locate the point on the tape where to begin recording while in Camera mode. —See page 27 (Edit Search)

•To record a backlit subject.

—See page 28 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 44 (Manual Exposure)

•To record in a dark or poorly-illuminated location. —See page 29 (Gain-up)

•To record yourself while monitoring the shot.

—See page 31 (Self Recording)

•To record a short video message for somebody. —See page 32 (Self-recording Message)

•To find the beginning of a recorded scene to be played back. —See page 34 (Program Search)

•To display the elapsed recording or playback time.

—See page 35 (Tape Counter Feature)

•To focus on an off-centred subject. —See page 42 (Manual Focus)

•To increase the brightness of the subject during playback. —See page 46 (Gamma Playback)

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Sharp VL-A10H operation manual Quick Reference Index

Contents

VL-A10H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.K Avoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid placing LCD Monitor Screen CleaningAC Adapter CR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Battery packRemote control × Iii Soft case Tripod adapter For 180 recording Contents Advanced Features Useful FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness Compensation Part Names When the cassette compartment door is openOperation Summary Cassette compartment door p Remote sensor p Rear view VCR Mode Camera ModeOn-screen Display Index 35 p Quick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing Recording and playback times Charging the Battery Pack Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Memory Battery Installing the LithiumBattery Removing the Lithium Battery Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress the SET button B Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen side Attaching the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodClosing the Sun Hood Opening the Sun Hood To Turn the Power Off Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Tips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Playback Volume ControlAsic Operations Yback Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on a Still Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Operations of the On-screen Controls Useful FeaturesMenu button Display button Press the SET button B to select Desired settingPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Perform steps 4 to 6 above Press the or button to select Display Recording the Date and TimePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select Select Using Fade Mode Selecting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade Modes Quick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit Search Gamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a again Gain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up function Macro Shots Wide ScreenRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal picture Normal Self Recording Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self-recording Message Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Program Search FeaturesUseful Using the Counter Tape Counter FeatureTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counter During 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 Mode Advanced Features To cancel the digital picture effectDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in above Superimposing 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 will Auto/Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto Focus Manual Focus White 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 AdjustmentsPress the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Type of Backlight Modes Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears Editing Setting Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editing Hints for Better Shooting Useful InformationLighting Tips on Good Lighting Dirty Video Heads Dew Formation Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery Pack References Video Cassette Tapes Using Your Viewcam AbroadUse only tapes with the mark with this Cancelling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the Demonstration Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting Service VCR Viewcam Specifications 0P06-M-G