User manual SHARP VL-E780H OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. ENGLISH 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 215, 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. [. . . ] Press the h (or j) button. Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward). Useful Features 2 Reverse Playback The reverse playback function allows you to play back images in reverse. During Tape Playback, press the j button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Notes: The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback. If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time. The reverse frame advance moves about 30 frames. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Note: The camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in reverse playback for more than 30 minutes. 47 Useful Features Playback Selecting the Date and Time of Recording Display Available modes: All modes 5 Press the DISPLAY button until the date (or date and time) appears. 2. 2004 FF Follow the procedure below to select the date, or both the date and time, of recording display on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback. The example screens shown are for Tape Playback mode. 1 2 Useful Features Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v or w. Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. P I C. E F F E C T OF F AU D I O DUB ME NU D A T E D I SP. Notes: The date (or date and time) appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. Before recording, make sure that the date and time have been correctly set. If they have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for unrecorded or damaged portions of the tape. ) In Tape Playback mode, the current date and time are displayed when the tape is not being played back. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. DISPLAY button The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. Subject is too dark. snow scene. 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "FOCUS", then press the centre of the Operation button. M E NU S C E N E ME NU M A NU A L S E T F OCUS Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright. / Subject has horizontal stripes. Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window. 3 Advanced Features Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. Press l or m to focus on the subject. p: To focus on a closer subject o: To focus on a more distant subject 4 Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene. 5 Subject has fine, repeated Subjects at different distances appear in the centre of the scene patterns. at the same time. Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. "MF" appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. Manual focus indicator MF Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. 3 0min Note: When "MF" is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed. 52 Returning to Auto Focus Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera Displaying the Manual Setting Screen Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera You can set Manual Focus mode to Auto Focus mode with the operation below. The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. You can manually adjust these settings as shown below in the manual setting screen. White Balance (see page 54) Manual Iris (see page 55) Manual Gain (see page 56) 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "AUTO FOCUS", then press the centre of the Operation button. S C E N E ME NU MANU A L S E T F OCUS AUTO F OCUS EX E CUT E The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MANUAL SET", then press the centre of the Operation button. FADE ME NU S C E N E ME N U M A NU A L S E T E X E C U T E 3 Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. The FOCUS setting returns to Auto Focus mode. Advanced Features 3 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the mode screen. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . IRIS GA I N R E T U RN EXE CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO Notes: Tape Camera and Card Camera mode do not share manual settings. Items that are not selectable are greyed out. 53 Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 6 Aim the lens at a white object. White paper or white cloth The colour of the subject on the screen looks different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Balance does not work properly. 1 2 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. [. . . ] Obstacle between remote control and camcorder remote sensor. "E007" is displayed on the screen, and unable to operate normally. The camcorder may be damaged. Notes: This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. [. . . ]