Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Operation Summary
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
Preparation
VL-AH151U
OPERATION MANUAL
Camera Recording Playback
Basic Operations Basic Operations
Useful Features Advanced Features
Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM.
Important
For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Model No. : Serial No. :
· See page 60 for use of Demo mode.
References
NTSC
Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] Press the PAGE button ( ) until MENU 2 appears.
MENU 2
Type of Fade Modes
NORMAL: The picture fades in from and out to white. HOLIDAY: The picture fades in from an animated firework sequence with the title "HAPPY HOLIDAYS!", and fades out to white.
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F ADE
REMOT E DEMO MODE L ANGUA GE
NORMAL AUTO ON OFF
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HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S !HOL HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S !
Press the SET button (B) to select the desired fade mode.
SET
F ADE REMOT E MENU 2 NORMAL AUTO ON
N ORM A L
H O L I D AY
B I R T H D AY
HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S !DAY
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Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
Useful Features
BIRTHDAY: The picture fades in from an animated birthday cake sequence with the title "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!", and fades out to white.
Using Fade Mode
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In Recording Standby mode, press the appears. MENU button until Press the FADE button (B).
· The selected fade mode indicator appears. ("FADE" is displayed for the NORMAL fade mode indicator. )
Fade mode indicator
HA PPY B I RT HDAY !
HA PPY B I RT HDAY !
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B I RT HDAY
HA PPY B I RT HDAY !HA PPY B I RT HDAY !
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GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
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Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.
· The picture and sound fade in with the selected fade mode.
Quick Review
The quick review function lets you check the last 5 seconds of tape just recorded without switching to VCR mode, to make sure that the recording has come out right.
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HA PPY B I R THDAY !
In Recording Standby mode, press the appears. MENU button until
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GAMA QK FADE E F F REW
F ADE
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Press the QK. REW button ( ).
· The tape rewinds to the point of 5 seconds before the current tape position; playback then starts automatically.
QK REW
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GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
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Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording.
· The picture and sound fade out as the screen gradually turns white. The VIEWCAM then returns to Recording Standby mode.
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EX- P I C T E ND E F F
GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
After 5 seconds of playback, the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode.
Useful Features
F ADE OUT
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GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
To cancel Fade mode
Press the FADE button (B).
To use fade out only
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During recording, press the FADE button screen. (B) on the Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording.
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Useful Features
Quick Return
When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function.
Edit Search
The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Camera mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next.
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In Recording Standby mode, press the appears. MENU button until
T I - RE SCENE T L E TURN 1 6 9 MENU
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Press the RETURN button (D).
· "QUICK RETURN" flashes, and the tape will begin fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene.
RE TURN
Reverse Edit Search button
DISPLAY button
Forward Edit Search button
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In Recording Standby mode, make sure that no Operation button indicators are displayed on the monitor.
· If they are displayed, turn them off by pressing the DISPLAY button.
QU I CK RE TURN
T I - RE SCENE T L E TURN 1 6 9 MENU
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Useful Features
When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode.
Notes: · To cancel the quick return function, press the RETURN button again in step 2. · If the cassette has been removed since the last recording, if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, or if the power source has been interrupted, the RETURN button indicator will not appear and the quick return function cannot be used.
Press and hold down the Forward Edit Search button (B) or Reverse Edit Search button (C).
Forward edit search
Reverse edit search
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When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button.
Notes: · The sound is off during search. · Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at three times the normal playback speed.
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Gamma Brightness Compensation
When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected.
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the GAMA EFF. button (A) again.
· The indicator appears.
GAMA E F F.
GAMMA
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Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). button (A) once.
· "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working.
GAMA E F F.
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GAMA Q K REW RE FADE E F F
Note: indicator is displayed, the · When the background will become slightly brighter.
To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation
Press the GAMA EFF. button until "GAMMA" disappears.
EX- P I C T END E F F
GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
GAMMA
Useful Features
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GAMA Q K REW FADE E F F
Note: · The gamma brightness compensation function can also be used during playback. See page 54, "Gamma Playback".
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Useful Features
Gain-up (Cat's Eye)
When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.
To cancel the gain-up function
Press the GAMA EFF. button until "GAMMA" disappears.
Notes: · The Gain-up mode will disengage and the indicator will disappear automatically if the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location. The picture noise increases when the indicator is displayed.
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Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). [. . . ] Intense daylight falling on VIEWCAM remote sensor.
Obstacle between remote control and Remove obstacle or use remote control from different angle (p. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. · If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. [. . . ]