VLA110U Operation Manual
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References Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 54 for use of the unit. Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-A110U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please read this information. 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 Demo mode.
References Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 54 for use of the unit. Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-A110U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please read this information. 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 Demo mode.
VLA110U Operation Manual
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...these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. Please read this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please ...DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. i The VIEWCAM will help you to capture those special moments. Important Information for purchasing this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out of it....
...these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. Please read this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please ...DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. i The VIEWCAM will help you to capture those special moments. Important Information for purchasing this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out of it....
VLA110U Operation Manual
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...Gain-up (Cat's Eye 31 Wide Screen (16:9 32 Macro Shots 32 Removing the Lens Hood 32 Self Recording 33 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode 35 Program Search 36 Tape Counter Feature 37 Using the Remote 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...
...Gain-up (Cat's Eye 31 Wide Screen (16:9 32 Macro Shots 32 Removing the Lens Hood 32 Self Recording 33 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode 35 Program Search 36 Tape Counter Feature 37 Using the Remote 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...
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Operation Summary Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM's features. • To quickly check what you have just recorded. -See page 28 (Quick Review) • To quickly return the tape to the end of ... 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...
Operation Summary Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM's features. • To quickly check what you have just recorded. -See page 28 (Quick Review) • To quickly return the tape to the end of ... 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...
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...8226; The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on -screen display by ... button (C or D) (Q) to turn off the menu screen. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This VIEWCAM allows you to select the desired language, then press the AJUSTE (SET or REGLAGE) button (B) (W). • The...on -screen displays in the language selected. MENU button Operation buttons Setting the Language When using the VIEWCAM for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Power switch Changing the...
...8226; The operation procedures in the following sections of this operation manual are based on the use of on -screen display by ... button (C or D) (Q) to turn off the menu screen. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This VIEWCAM allows you to select the desired language, then press the AJUSTE (SET or REGLAGE) button (B) (W). • The...on -screen displays in the language selected. MENU button Operation buttons Setting the Language When using the VIEWCAM for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Power switch Changing the...
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...malfunction. Making connections with the supplied audio/video cable, as you make connections. Notes: • This VIEWCAM does not have been turned off before you normally do to see page 21). • Close the...and set it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV and VCR.) 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM in VCR mode, and begin tape playback (see page 21). Should this occur,... Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV (or VCR) with any of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn the volume down (see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of the ...
...malfunction. Making connections with the supplied audio/video cable, as you make connections. Notes: • This VIEWCAM does not have been turned off before you normally do to see page 21). • Close the...and set it to the "AV" or "VIDEO" channel. (See the operation manual of your TV and VCR.) 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM in VCR mode, and begin tape playback (see page 21). Should this occur,... Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV (or VCR) with any of your TV.) • When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn the volume down (see the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of the ...
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... vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. Notes: • You will 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 a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode. • ...recording in the self recording position. ME S SAGE REC START To pause recording, press the REC STOP button (B). This lets you hold the VIEWCAM upside down . If you record yourself while watching your friends together at the bottom, the subject will need the VR-33FAN tripod adapter for...
... vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. Notes: • You will 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 a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode. • ...recording in the self recording position. ME S SAGE REC START To pause recording, press the REC STOP button (B). This lets you hold the VIEWCAM upside down . If you record yourself while watching your friends together at the bottom, the subject will need the VR-33FAN tripod adapter for...
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...zoom out until appears. Subjects at different distances overlap in the center of contrast, e.g. Advanced Features 44 In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode ("MAN'L FOCUS"). Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Notes: • If no subject is too dark. Subject has horizontal... scene. SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Auto Focus mode ("FOCUS"). To cancel Manual Focus mode Perform step 1 above, and press the D button to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until ...
...zoom out until appears. Subjects at different distances overlap in the center of contrast, e.g. Advanced Features 44 In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode ("MAN'L FOCUS"). Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Notes: • If no subject is too dark. Subject has horizontal... scene. SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to Auto Focus mode ("FOCUS"). To cancel Manual Focus mode Perform step 1 above, and press the D button to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until ...
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... until appears. 4 Press the EXIT button (A) to display the exposure setting screen. EXPO SU R E E X POSURE AUTO EXI T Advanced Features 46 Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to correct the exposure level. To cancel Manual Exposure mode Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the AUTO button (B). E X POSURE AUTO EX I T E E XPO BAL. SURE 2 Press the...
... until appears. 4 Press the EXIT button (A) to display the exposure setting screen. EXPO SU R E E X POSURE AUTO EXI T Advanced Features 46 Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to correct the exposure level. To cancel Manual Exposure mode Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the AUTO button (B). E X POSURE AUTO EX I T E E XPO BAL. SURE 2 Press the...
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...Battery pack is not properly connected. Safety function is in effect. Bright subject produces Occurs when shooting subject with wide vertical lines. VIEWCAM is unable to OFF and then mode for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on TV or TV channel is closed....Does not indicate a malfunction. -- References VCR mode 55 Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is in on video cassette Open tab or use a new cassette does not work . Set to "OFF" (p. 54). VIEWCAM is engaged. Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 22). wait ...
...Battery pack is not properly connected. Safety function is in effect. Bright subject produces Occurs when shooting subject with wide vertical lines. VIEWCAM is unable to OFF and then mode for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on TV or TV channel is closed....Does not indicate a malfunction. -- References VCR mode 55 Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is in on video cassette Open tab or use a new cassette does not work . Set to "OFF" (p. 54). VIEWCAM is engaged. Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 22). wait ...