User manual SHARP VL-SX80

[. . . ] The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110­240 V, 50/60 Hz) function. NOTE The VIEWCAM's LCD panel is a very high technology product with close to 90, 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 your VIEWCAM's performance. *Specifications are subject to change without notice. VL-SX80-GB/tobira; 99/7/2/18:00 G. A s s o c i a t e s , To k y o Precautions · When the VIEWCAM is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the VIEWCAM from the power source. [. . . ] · It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots, to prevent image shakes. 35 VL-SX80-GB/pp. A s s o c i a t e s , To k y o Still Recording You can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of three still recording modes. Using Still Recording 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the SNAP button. · A still image of the subject is displayed. SNAP button Type of Still Recording Modes SNAP: A still picture (snapshot) is recorded for 6 seconds. STILL: A continuous still image is recorded. PHOTO SHOT: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. (The sound and visual effects are not recorded. ) 2 Press the REC START/ STOP button. · The still image of the subject will be recorded. In SNAP and PHOTO SHOT modes, the VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds. Selecting Still Recording Mode 1 2 In Recording Standby mode, display the menu screen (see page 25). Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to select "MULTI FRAME", then press the CONTROL switch (W) to select "1". ME NU DI S E X T E ND DGT L ZOOM F ADE MUL T I FRAME PHOTO SNAP SE T ON 2 OFF NORMAL 1 SNAP EX I T SNAP/PHOTO SHOT To pause recording, press the REC START/ STOP button. To cancel the still image, press the SNAP button in Recording Standby mode. STILL To pause recording, press the REC START/ STOP button. To cancel the still image, press the SNAP button. Notes: · SNAP and STILL can also be used during recording by pressing the SNAP button. · If PHOTO SHOT is used during recording, a still picture will be recorded for 6 seconds without the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. · The picture quality in these modes will be slightly lower than normal pictures. Useful Features 3 Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to select "PHOTO SNAP", then press the CONTROL switch (W) to select the desired still recording mode. MUL T I F RAME 1 PHO TO SNAP SNAP ----------- 2 ---------SE T EX I T S NA P ST I LL P HO T O S HO T 4 Press the EXIT button (MODE DISPLAY) to turn off the menu screen. 36 VL-SX80-GB/pp. · For recording in Self Recording mode, be sure to rotate the monitor, NOT the lens. If you hold the VIEWCAM upside down with the lens at the bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down. Note: · In Self Recording mode, only the REC START/STOP button and the ZOOM buttons can be used on the remote control. Normal Self Recording 1 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA. Rotate the monitor section 180° vertically. · The screen image will be inverted to show a mirror image of the subject, and the self-recording mode screen appears. More Information on Self Recording · The screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 135° and 200°. When the monitor is turned back to the normal position, the image returns to normal. · In Self Recording mode, all standard warning indicators on the screen are replaced by the flashing indicator. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to the normal position. (See page 7 for descriptions of the warning indicators. ) · In Self Recording mode, it is not possible to display other mode and menu screens or use some functions and settings. · You can play back images even while the monitor is in the self recording position. The Operation buttons still retain their functions as during normal playback, even though the button indicators are not displayed. (For example, the button still works as the Play/Still button. ) Useful Features ME S SAGE RE C START 3 Push the Power Zoom control to obtain the desired angle of view. 39 VL-SX80-GB/pp. [. . . ] 46). Appendix No image appears on connected TV screen. Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not selected properly. A/V or S-video cable is not properly connected. Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. Connect A/V or S-video cable properly (p. A s s o c i a t e s , To k y o Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point (p. [. . . ]