User manual SHARP VL-E78E

[. . . ] CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. Important: Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Power supply: This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. NOTE The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215, 000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. [. . . ] 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. The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. To use Fade Out only During camera recording, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. If while playing back your tape you want to quickly return to the last recorded scene and start recording again, use the quick return function. When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, "FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. To cancel the quick return function while "SEARCH" is flashing, press the centre of Operation button twice. ⷠQuick return will not work if you remove the cassette and reload it after recording or if nothing has been recorded since loading. The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Camera mode to Playback mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. You can record continuous still images of subjects. ⷠThe viewfinder does not work in self recording with reversed grip. 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. The picture is displayed with the top and bottom portions masked. 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. The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on. 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. [. . . ] note: · After cleaning, close the window cleaning cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with the window cleaning cover opened may cause malfunction. Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country. When you are abroad, check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the camcorder to a TV. [. . . ]