User manual SHARP VL-AH151 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Operation Summary LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL Preparation VL-AH151U OPERATION MANUAL Camera Recording Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. 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 60 for use of Demo mode. References NTSC Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out of it. [. . . ] · The picture quality in these modes will be slightly lower than normal pictures. Caution: · Do not display still images in STILL mode too long. If this occurs, turn off the power and wait for a while. The screen will return to normal. 3 Press the SET button to select the desired still recording mode. SET MENU 1 EXTEND DGT L Z OOM DIS DUAL / SNAP PHOTO SNAP 2X OFF OFF SNAP SNAP S NA P ST I LL P HO T O S HO T 4 29 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Strobe Recording You can record strobe images (still pictures that capture continuous motion at 1/5 sec. intervals) of subjects with normal sound. You will find it useful when you want to produce a special effect while recording moving subjects such as your friends waving at you. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function lets you stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively small image shakes that are often annoying in close-up shots. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the appears. MENU button until Blue COUSTROBE N T E R 1 2 3 In Recording Standby mode, press the (MENU 1) MENU button until appears. Press the or button to select "DIS", then press the SET button (B) to select "ON". Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The indicator appears on the monitor, and the VIEWCAM enters the DIS mode. 2 Press the STROBE button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Strobe Recording mode. · "STROBE" changes from blue to yellow. STROBE Yellow S T - COUROBE N T E R To return to normal recording mode Select "OFF" in the step 2 above. The indicator will disappear. 3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin strobe recording. Useful Features To pause strobe recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. To cancel Strobe Recording mode Press the STROBE button. "STROBE" returns to blue. Note: · The picture quality in this mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures. Notes: · While the DIS function is on, the image on the monitor is slightly magnified. · Image resolution slightly decreases in DIS mode. · Battery consumption is larger in DIS mode. We recommend that you not use the DIS function when using the VIEWCAM on a tripod. · The DIS function will be less effective when the Digital Quick Zoom is on. · The DIS function does not work with the Still Recording. Caution: · The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shakes, or for the subjects or situations described below. --Subject with low contrast --Subject with a plain background --Dark or dimly lit subject --Subject with vertical or horizontal stripes --Many moving subjects in a single frame 30 Useful Features 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 to create a scene transition. This VIEWCAM features one normal and two animated fade modes. Selecting Fade Mode 1 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the (MENU 1) MENU button until appears. Press the PAGE button ( ) until MENU 2 appears. MENU 2 Type of Fade Modes NORMAL: The picture fades in from and out to white. HOLIDAY: The picture fades in from an animated firework sequence with the title "HAPPY HOLIDAYS!", and fades out to white. PAGE F ADE REMOT E DEMO MODE L ANGUA GE NORMAL AUTO ON OFF 3 HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S !HOL HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S ! Press the SET button (B) to select the desired fade mode. SET F ADE REMOT E MENU 2 NORMAL AUTO ON N ORM A L H O L I D AY B I R T H D AY HA PP Y HO L I DA Y S ! [. . . ] · If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation. 62 References References Specifications VIEWCAM Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Monitor: Microphone: Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Video Output Level: Audio Output Level: Speaker Output: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Temperature: Dimensions (approx. ): Weight (approx. ): NTSC standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 8 mm video tape, MP type or Hi8 MP, ME type 120 minutes (P6-120) 14. 345 mm/second 1/4 (6. 4 mm, effective size: 4. 5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. 270, 000 pixels including optical black) 16 power zoom lens (F1. 4, f 4. 0­64. 0 mm), and full-range auto focus 46 mm 3 (7. 5 cm) full-colour LCD screen (TFT active matrix) Electret monaural microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 0. 8 lux (5 lux measured by EIA standard) (with gain-up, F1. 4) 1. 0 Vp-p 75-ohm unbalanced 8 dBs, impedance less than 2. 2 kohms 200 mW DC 3. 6 V (with battery pack) DC 7. 0 V (with AC adapter) 5. 1 W (during camera recording in full auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode) 0 C to 40 C 30% to 80% 20 C to 60 C 183 mm (W) 109 mm (H) 99 mm (D) 710 g (without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, and lens cap) Battery Pack (BT-H22) DC Output: 3. 6 V Dimensions (approx. ): 54 mm (W) 19 mm (H) 56 mm (D) Weight (approx. ): 136 g AC Adapter (UADP-0340TAZZ) Power Requirement: DC Output: Power Consumption: Dimensions (approx. ): AC 110­240 V, 50/60 Hz 7. 0 V 15 W 68 mm (W) 37 mm (H) 130 mm (D) Weight (approx. ): 233 g Specifications are subject to change without notice. Service Information To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer, please contact: SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. [. . . ]