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Please retain 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 54 for use of this information. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of Demo mode. References Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-AH130U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM.
Please retain 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 54 for use of this information. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of Demo mode. References Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-AH130U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM.
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Please read this operation manual to environmental considerations. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Disposal of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ... maintenance instructions in the U.S. Thank you will get the most out of it. Important Information for purchasing this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. This symbol warns the user of mercury....
Please read this operation manual to environmental considerations. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Disposal of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ... maintenance instructions in the U.S. Thank you will get the most out of it. Important Information for purchasing this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. This symbol warns the user of mercury....
VLAH130U Operation Manual
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... Control 39 Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects 40 Scene Menu (Program AE 41 Superimposing a Title 42 Changing the Preset Titles 43 Auto/Manual Focus 44 White Balance Lock 45 Manual Exposure 46 Picture/Backlight Adjustments 47 Gamma Playback 48 Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight 48 Editing 49 References Useful Information 50...
... Control 39 Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects 40 Scene Menu (Program AE 41 Superimposing a Title 42 Changing the Preset Titles 43 Auto/Manual Focus 44 White Balance Lock 45 Manual Exposure 46 Picture/Backlight Adjustments 47 Gamma Playback 48 Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight 48 Editing 49 References Useful Information 50...
VLAH130U Operation Manual
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... begin recording while in Camera mode. -See page 29 (Edit Search) • To record a backlit subject. -See page 30 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 46 (Manual Exposure) • To record in a dark or poorly-illuminated location. -See page 31 (Gain-up) • To record yourself while monitoring the shot. -See page...; To display the elapsed recording or playback time. -See page 37 (Tape Counter Feature) • To focus on an off-centered subject. -See page 44 (Manual Focus) • To increase the brightness of the subject during playback. -See page 48 (Gamma Playback) 5
... begin recording while in Camera mode. -See page 29 (Edit Search) • To record a backlit subject. -See page 30 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 46 (Manual Exposure) • To record in a dark or poorly-illuminated location. -See page 31 (Gain-up) • To record yourself while monitoring the shot. -See page...; To display the elapsed recording or playback time. -See page 37 (Tape Counter Feature) • To focus on an off-centered subject. -See page 44 (Manual Focus) • To increase the brightness of the subject during playback. -See page 48 (Gamma Playback) 5
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... among English, French or Spanish for the on -screen displays in English. 12 Note: • The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on -screen display by performing the procedure below. 1 Hold down the Lock Lock button button and slide the Power...
... among English, French or Spanish for the on -screen displays in English. 12 Note: • The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on -screen display by performing the procedure below. 1 Hold down the Lock Lock button button and slide the Power...
VLAH130U Operation Manual
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... channel. Notes: • This VIEWCAM does not have been turned off before you normally do to see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV (or VCR) with any of the components left turned on may flicker if the volume on the TV and set it to... the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for playback, the picture on the VIEWCAM (Q) and rotate it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn the volume down (see page 21).
... channel. Notes: • This VIEWCAM does not have been turned off before you normally do to see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV (or VCR) with any of the components left turned on may flicker if the volume on the TV and set it to... the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for playback, the picture on the VIEWCAM (Q) and rotate it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn the volume down (see page 21).
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... the normal position, the image returns to use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode, be recorded upside down with the lens at a party, using manual recording modes, change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use the Quick Return and some of yourself, or recording yourself and...
... the normal position, the image returns to use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode, be recorded upside down with the lens at a party, using manual recording modes, change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use the Quick Return and some of yourself, or recording yourself and...
VLAH130U Operation Manual
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...If no subject is displayed on whatever is within approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until a subject comes into the frame. Background is being shot through a dirty or wet... try refocusing. • If the lens is dirty or fogged, the VIEWCAM may not be able to correctly focus. • The Manual Focus mode will automatically zoom out until appears. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on the screen, the VIEWCAM will be able...
...If no subject is displayed on whatever is within approximately 5 feet (1.5 m). SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until a subject comes into the frame. Background is being shot through a dirty or wet... try refocusing. • If the lens is dirty or fogged, the VIEWCAM may not be able to correctly focus. • The Manual Focus mode will automatically zoom out until appears. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on the screen, the VIEWCAM will be able...
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...brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter. In this case, use the manual exposure function to record a clear image. FOCUS WH I T E X POSURE Less light More light Subject is too bright against background. ... screen. E X POSURE AUTO EX I T E E XPO BAL. SURE 2 Press the EXPOSURE button ( ) to turn off the exposure setting screen. Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to select the desired exposure level. • The bar indicates the selected exposure level. Background is too bright and subject...
...brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter. In this case, use the manual exposure function to record a clear image. FOCUS WH I T E X POSURE Less light More light Subject is too bright against background. ... screen. E X POSURE AUTO EX I T E E XPO BAL. SURE 2 Press the EXPOSURE button ( ) to turn off the exposure setting screen. Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to select the desired exposure level. • The bar indicates the selected exposure level. Background is too bright and subject...
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Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to position the subject off center (see pages 30 and 46). Focus manually when you have to record with this lighting, use a tripod, or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out. • Horizontal panning (...
Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to position the subject off center (see pages 30 and 46). Focus manually when you have to record with this lighting, use a tripod, or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out. • Horizontal panning (...
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.../video cable is closed. (p. 53). Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 22). is not properly connected. Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is full of view. Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is engaged. Power source is unable to widest angle ... Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Safety function is not charged. Set to OFF and then mode for 5 minutes. Focus manually (p. 44). Display automatically changes in VIEWCAM. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. VIEWCAM is in on subject within 5 feet ...
.../video cable is closed. (p. 53). Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 22). is not properly connected. Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is full of view. Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is engaged. Power source is unable to widest angle ... Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Safety function is not charged. Set to OFF and then mode for 5 minutes. Focus manually (p. 44). Display automatically changes in VIEWCAM. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. VIEWCAM is in on subject within 5 feet ...