User manual SHARP VL-NZ50U

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-NZ50U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the camcorder. 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 57 for use of Demo mode. Appendix Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape. ) · In VCR mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back. To cancel Gamma Playback Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA1" and "GAMMA2" disappear. Note: · Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback. 35 Picture Effect Playback These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. 4 Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. P I C. E F F E C T B W Types B/W: The picture is displayed in black-andwhite. SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. SOLARI: The contrast of the subject is enhanced, creating a unique artistic image. NEGA: The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted. BLUE: The picture is displayed with the effect of playback through a blue filter. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. To cancel Picture Effect Playback Select "OFF" in step 4 above. Note: · Images in Picture Effect Playback mode cannot be transferred via DV cable to a personal computer. 1 2 3 During playback, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Useful Features Press l or m to select "PIC. EFFECT", then press the SET button. P L AY BACK SE T P I C. E F F E C T A U D I O DU B AUD I O R E T U RN OF F BW SEP I A SOL AR I NE GA BLUE 36 Advanced Advanced FeaturesFeatures Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the focus setting screen appears. AUTO MAN . F O C U S AUTO 2 Subject is too dark. snow scene. Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press m or l to focus on the subject. m: To focus on a more distant subject l: To focus on a closer subject 3 Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright. MF MAN . F O C U S MAN U A L 4 Subject has horizontal stripes. Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window. Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. · "MF" appears. MF 3 0 min Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene. Manual focus indicator To return to Auto Focus mode Subjects at different distances appear in the center of the scene at the same time. Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Press the SET button while the focus setting screen is displayed. Notes: · The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 5 feet (1. 5 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again. · If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly. · When "MF" is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed. Advanced Features Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. 37 Manual Exposure The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level. To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting screen is displayed. Note: · Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter. Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). · Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens. Subject is too bright against background. · Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the exposure setting screen appears. AUTO E X POSURE AUTO 2 Press m or l to select the desired exposure level. · The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light). Advanced Features MA N U A L E X POSURE +2 Exposure level 3 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears. 38 Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock The color of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. [. . . ] L E C T ME NU I MA GE DO U B SON AUD I O R E T OU R D I V E RS T E L E C OM . L E C T ME NU I MA GE DO U B SON AUD I O R E T OU R A UD I O 1 + 2 R E GL . L CD C O U L E U R L CD RE T OUR R E G L . HO R L OG E A F F I C HA G E RE T OUR 69 Note Valid for warranty service in the U. S. [. . . ]