User manual SHARP VL-AX1S

[. . . ] SVENSKA VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKRM CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-AX1S PORTUGUS ;;; ;; ;; ;;; BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAO OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/ EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gert entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/ EWG und 73/23/EWG mit nderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matriel rpond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifies par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. [. . . ] The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off. In CARD-CAMERA mode, the DIS function can not be used. 1 6 bit 16-bit audio recording mode indicator To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select "12bit" in step 4 above. Note: When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 66). 43 Wide Screen (16:9) Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA Turning on/off the Onscreen Indicators Available modes: All modes The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Normal screen Wide screen You can turn the on-screen indicators on and off as you like. Indicators on The indicators display, so you can continuously check recording/playback information. AU T O 3 0 min 1 2 3 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Turn the CONTROL dial to select Y, then press the dial. Turn the CONTROL dial to select "16:9", then press the dial. C AME R A S E T PHO T O SNA P SNAP E F F . D G T L Z OOM T APE SPE ED OF F 16 : 9 ON R E T U RN Indicators off The indicators do not display, so you can monitor the screen without disturbing the view. Useful Features Press the DISP. The Onscreen indicators will be displayed. 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select "ON", then press the dial. 16 : 9 ON DISP. ON/OFF button 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked. To turn off the On-screen indicators, press the DISP. ON/OFF button again. Note: When you press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button, FADE button or RETURN button after turning off the On-screen indicators, they will be displayed automatically. To return to normal screen Select "OFF" in step 4 above. Note: When still recording with "9 FRAMES" or "16 FRAMES" effect, each frame will display in normal (not wide) screen. 44 Useful Features Useful Features Playback Playback Using the Remote Control Use the supplied remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR. Operating Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to operate. Turning on the Remote Control Mode 5m ON OF F Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR Remote sensor Approximate operating range of remote control 1 2 Useful Features In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Turn the CONTROL dial to select I, then press the dial. Turn the CONTROL dial to select "REMOTE", then press the dial. OTHE RS DE F AUL T R EMO T E S OUND T I ME CO D E T C OU T R E T URN 3 SLOW button [p. 46] Notes: Be careful not to expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong interior lighting, as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly. Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select "ON", then press the dial. REMOT E ON 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. 45 Tape Playback Functions with the Remote Control Available mode: TAPE-VCR Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback. Press the h (or j) button. Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward). You can use the following playback functions with the supplied remote control. (See page 45 for use of the remote control. ) SLOW button 2 PAUSE/STILL button Advance/reverse buttons To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Notes: The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback. If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time. You can take clearer still images by recording with a fast shutter speed (see page 59). Useful Features Reverse Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the j button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Slow The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the SLOW button (f). To view slow playback in reverse, press the j button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Note: To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes. 46 Useful Features Playback Playback Zoom Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR To cancel Playback Zoom Press the ZOOM W button, which zooms out to the widest angle. Notes: Use of Playback Zoom may cause a reduction in picture quality for still images. Images in Playback Zoom mode cannot be transferred via DV or PC connecting cable to a personal computer. The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and shift the magnified picture by using the remote control. [. . . ] Video noise in image. Possible cause Position at beginning or end of tape. Suggested solution Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. Call for service or use a commercially available cleaning tape (p. Old or worn tape. CARD mode Cannot delete image on card. Cassette will not eject. Image is delete-protected. [. . . ]