Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode | Sharp VL AH 50 H

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode

Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 8 through 15 to prepare your VIEWCAM for recording.

REC START/STOP button

Note:

•When recording at the beginning of a tape, advance the tape about 15 seconds before you begin recording. This will prevent the beginning of the recording being cut off when it is played back.

To Pause Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode.

LCD monitor screen

Power switch

1 Remove the lens cap (see page 14).

2 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA.

•The picture from the lens is now displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

•The VIEWCAM is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode).

Lock button

AUTO

P AUS E

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BasicOperations

To Turn the Power Off

Slide the Power switch to

OFF.

Notes:

•The speaker is off in Camera mode.

•Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon.

•If the VIEWCAM is kept in Recording Standby mode for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To continue recording after this, set the Power switch to OFF, and then back to CAMERA.

Full Auto mode indicator

Note: If, at this time, “AUTO” does not appear, set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode by following the procedure described on page 37.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.

REC

Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times

Battery	Max. continuous	Actual recording
pack	recording time	time
BT-H22	approx.	approx.
BT-H22	1 hr. 35 min.	45 min.

BT-H32	approx.	approx.
BT-H32	3 hr. 10 min.	1 hr. 30 min.

Note:

•Using the zoom (see page 17) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

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Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode, To Pause Recording, To Turn the Power Off

Contents

VL-AH50H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.K Avoid placing Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid shocks and dropping LCD Monitor Screen Recording Format Iii Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Remote control × Soft case Tripod adapter For 180 recording Contents Gamma Brightness Compensation Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features References Cassette compartment door p When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Operation Summary Remote sensor p Rear view 47 p 34 p Camera ModeVCR Mode On-screen Display Index Quick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting and Removing Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Recording and playback times Charging the Battery Pack Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a Cassette Removing the Lithium Battery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery Battery Press the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode LCD screen side Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap Opening the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Closing the Sun Hood Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off To Pause Recording Basic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingTips on Recording Positions Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Auto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback To Stop Playback Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on a Basic Operations Playback Video SearchStill Slow Operation buttons Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display button Perform steps 4 to 6 above Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Press the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Press the button to select Select Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF To return to optical zoom Setting the Digital Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges To cancel Digital Quick Zoom Type of Still Recording Modes Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still Recording Digital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Strobe Recording Fade In and Fade Out Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Press the SET button B to select the desired fade mode To use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit Search Press the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter picture Gain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up function To return to normal picture Wide ScreenMacro Shots Removing the Lens Hood To pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self RecordingNormal Self Recording More Information on Self Recording To turn off the self-recording message screen Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeSelf-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Useful FeaturesProgram Search To turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zero Press the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Counter MemoryDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Type of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture Effects Select Scene Menu in above Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AE Superimposing 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 select Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Auto Focus Press 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 Picture-in-Picture Digital Dual PictureSelecting Digital Dual Picture Title Screen Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight To stop editing Setting Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Tips on Good Lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Lighting Dirty Video Heads Dew Formation Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery Pack AC Adapter CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette Tapes Watching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Button and slide Power switch to Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting Service VCR Viewcam SpecificationsPage Page Page 0P06-M-G