User manual SHARP VL-H770H OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Important: Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country. ENGLISH CAUTION To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. 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. [. . . ] S P E E D R E T U RN When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter. 4 Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO +3dB AUTO Example of use Faithfully recording a dark scene · Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the light sensitivity). Background is too bright and subject is too dark (backlit subject) · Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity). · The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to L18dB (highest sensitivity). Note: If you select a large gain value, the image may appear grainy. 1 Advanced Features In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET 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 (see page 58). 5 2 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Gain mode Press j in step 4 above to display "AUTO". To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 64). Note: · Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. 62 Setting the Shutter Speed Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera 5 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Press j in step 4 above to display "AUTO". The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically selects the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture. To return to Full Auto mode Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 64). 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET 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 (see page 58). Press l or m to select "SHUT. SPEED", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D A U T O R E T U RN Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. You can set focus, white balance, iris, gain and shutter speed manually. FULL AUTO F O CUS WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E B A L . S P E E D R E T U RN E X E CUT E AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 5 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. Note: · You cannot select "FULL AUTO" when no manual settings are currently in use. 64 Scene Menu (Program AE) Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera · The example screens shown are for Tape Camera mode. 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "SCENE MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. AUTO F OCUS BLC / GA I N FADE S C E N E ME N U O F F You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of the six scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation. 2 Types SPORT (A): When you want to record a fast-moving subject. DUSK (B): When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight. SUNLIGHT (F): When background is very bright. PARTY (C): When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle. NIGHT LUMI (D): When you want to record fireworks or an illuminated object in the dark. (E): When you want to record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly. 3 Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the centre of the Operation button. · The selected scene setting displays on the mode screen. SCE NE MENU DUS K 4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen. · The selected scene setting indicator displays when the on-screen indicators are turned on. T A P EP A U S E Advanced Features Scene setting indicator To cancel the scene setting Select "OFF" in step 3 above. Note: · Scene settings cannot be used when using any manual setting except focus. 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