User manual SHARP VL-C750S

[. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. Power supply: This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110­240 V, 50/60 Hz) function. NOTE The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 120, 000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your camcorder. *Specifications are subject to change without notice. VL-C750S-E-**tobira 1 02. 4. 8, 10:33 AM Information for Australia/New Zealand Only ENGLISH WARNING: This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7. 4 volts from a BT-L225 or BTL445 battery or the AC adapter (UADP-0342TAZZ). [. . . ] The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. · The x indicator appears. GAMMA AU T O 3 0 min Note: · When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. Useful Features AU T O 3 0 min GAMMA AU T O 3 0 min 25 VL-C750S-E-022-026 25 02. 4. 8, 10:48 AM Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Note: · At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case. To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. · The e indicator appears. GAMMA AU T O 3 0 min To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. Notes: · You may experience some picture noise in Gainup mode, which increases when the e displays. · When the e indicator displays, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot. · Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual exposure (see page 38). · Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gainup function is now working. Useful Features L I GH T AU T O 3 0 min GAMMA L I GH T AU T O 3 0 min 26 VL-C750S-E-022-026 26 02. 4. 8, 10:48 AM Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective in creating a dramatic change in scenery. REC START/STOP button 2 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. · The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. REC F A DE IN AU T O 1 3 0 min 2 3 Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. · The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. If you hold the camcorder upside down with the lens at the bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down. More Information on Self Recording · The screen image automatically inverts when the monitor rotation is between 135° and 200°. When the monitor section is turned back to the normal position, the image returns to normal. · You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. The Operation button still retains its function as during normal playback, for example, m on the Operation button works as the Play button. Useful Features 1 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA. Rotate the monitor section 180° vertically. · A mirror image of the subject displays on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. 31 VL-C750S-E-027-033 31 02. 4. 8, 10:50 AM Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode. Notes on the use of LP mode · To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode. · Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases: --When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode. --When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back. --When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer. --When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function. · Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording. 1 2 3 In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. [. . . ] Safety function is in effect. REC START/STOP button does not work. Erasure-protect tab on video cassette Close tab or use a new cassette (p. Set Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. Camcorder left in Recording Standby mode for 5 minutes. Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is full of horizontal or vertical stripes. [. . . ]