Useful Features, Advanced Features, References | Sharp VL-A10H

Useful Features	Operations of the On-screen Controls
	Using the Control Buttons	22
	Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens	22
	Adjusting the Menu Settings	23
	Recording the Date and Time	24
	Fade In and Fade Out	25
	Quick Review	26
	Quick Return	27
	Edit Search	27
	Gamma Brightness Compensation	28
	Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)	29
	Wide Screen (16:9)	30
	Macro Shots	30
	Removing the Lens Hood	30
	Self Recording	31
	Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode	33
	Program Search	34
	Tape Counter Feature	35
	Using the Remote Control	37
Advanced Features	Digital Picture Effects	38
	Scene Menu (Program AE)	39
	Superimposing a Title	40
	Changing the Preset Titles	41
	Auto/Manual Focus	42
	White Balance Lock	43
	Manual Exposure	44
	Picture/Backlight Adjustments	45
	Gamma Playback	46
	Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight	46
	Editing	47
References	Useful Information	48
	Demonstration Mode	52
	Before Requesting Service	53
	Specifications	55

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Sharp VL-A10H operation manual Useful Features, Advanced Features, References, Gamma Brightness Compensation

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VL-A10H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.K Do not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingAvoid placing Cleaning LCD Monitor ScreenAC 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 Setting the Date and Time Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress 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 Zooming Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time IndicatorRemaining 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 Video Search StillBasic 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 To cancel Fade mode Quick ReviewTo 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 Press the Message button in Recording Standby mode Self-recording MessageTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Features Program SearchUseful Using the Counter Tape Counter FeatureTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counter Using the Counter Memory During playback, press the Menu Button until appearsPress 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 To cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel Manual Exposure mode Manual ExposurePerform 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 Using Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette TapesUse 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