User manual SHARP VL-RD1H OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this camcorder offers, and expand your video world. Important Information for Consumers in the U. S. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. CAUTION (applies to the supplied AC adapter) CAUTION If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a SHARP service center of your dealer. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www. eiae. org. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. [. . . ] This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. Fade in Using Fade Mode 1 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. · The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. AUTO 1 2 bit F ADE I N 3 0 min SP Fade out 2 Setting Fade Mode Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. · The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode. AUTO 1 2 bit 1 2 3 Useful Features Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select T, then press r on the Operation button. Select "FADE" (1), then press r (2). MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN ON F AD OU T ADE 2 7 min SP To cancel Fade mode Select "OFF" in step 4 in "Setting Fade Mode". 4 Press d or y to select "ON", then press e. To use Fade Out only 1 2 F ADE ON During recording, perform steps 2 to 5 in "Setting Fade Mode" to display "FADE". Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · "FADE" is displayed. AUTO 1 2 bit Note: · Fade mode is automatically canceled after Fade Out. F ADE 3 0 min SP 33 FADE indicator Quick Return When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function. Edit Search The edit search function lets you search, without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. Operation button 1 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select T, then press r on the Operation button. RETURN" (1), then press r (2). MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN ST ART STOP 1 In Recording Standby mode, press and hold down r (forward edit search) or e (reverse edit search) on the Operation button. 3 Press d or y to select "START", then press e. · "SEARCH" flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene. 2 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Useful Features QK. RE TURN S E A RCH When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, "FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Notes: · The sound is off during search. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the scene. Notes: · If no subject is in the center of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on. · If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame. · Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 43. In these situations, use the manual focus function. Using the Remote Control Use the supplied remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR. Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated. 2 Macro Shots This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 6 feet (1. 8 m) of the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle. 3 Replace the cover. Useful Features Caution: · Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together. Turning on the Remote Control Mode 1 Power Zoom control Tripod Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select "REMOTE" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ON OF F 2 Notes: · When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination. [. . . ] OB TUR E XPOS I T I ON MENU I MAGE MENU SC ENE F ONDU RE TOUR RE GL . OB TUR E XPOS I T I ON MENU I MAGE MENU SC ENE F ONDU RE TOUR REGL. CAMERA I NS T ANTANE E F F I NS T AN ZOOM NUM. AUD I O MODE AUD I O M I CRO ZOOM LUMI . [. . . ]