VLA110U Operation Manual
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Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 54 for use of the unit. Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. References 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.
Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 54 for use of the unit. Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. References 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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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. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This symbol warns ... in the literature accompanying this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your video world. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. Please read this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of adapter from...
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. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This symbol warns ... in the literature accompanying this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your video world. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. Please read this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of adapter from...
VLA110U 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...
VLA110U 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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... time, select the desired language 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...
... time, select the desired language 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...
VLA110U Operation Manual
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..., as you make connections. Operate the TV as shown. 3 Turn on the TV and set 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). POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL... use. 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 and VCR.) 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM (Q) and rotate it to your TV (or VCR) with any of the components left turned on...
..., as you make connections. Operate the TV as shown. 3 Turn on the TV and set 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). POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL... use. 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 and VCR.) 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM (Q) and rotate it to your TV (or VCR) with any of the components left turned on...
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... lets you record yourself while watching your friends together at the bottom, the subject 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, be sure to use...
... lets you record yourself while watching your friends together at the bottom, the subject 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, be sure to use...
VLA110U Operation Manual
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... mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the screen. In such situations, 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. SURE 3 Push the Power ...m). Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Background is too dark. Light reflects off the subject. Lack of subjects. Auto/Manual Focus Auto Focus The auto focus function is designed to Manual Focus mode ("MAN'L FOCUS"). SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to focus on the subject...
... mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the screen. In such situations, 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. SURE 3 Push the Power ...m). Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Background is too dark. Light reflects off the subject. Lack of subjects. Auto/Manual Focus Auto Focus The auto focus function is designed to Manual Focus mode ("MAN'L FOCUS"). SURE 2 Press the FOCUS button (D) to set the VIEWCAM to focus on the subject...
VLA110U Operation Manual
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...to select the desired exposure level. • The bar indicates the selected exposure level. Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to display the exposure setting screen. In this case, use the manual exposure function to record a clear image. When there is too much contrast in brightness between... the subject and background, however, you may not be canceled if a scene setting is interrupted. • The Manual Exposure mode will be canceled if the power source is selected thereafter. EXPO SU R E E X POSURE AUTO EXI T Advanced Features 46 Notes: ...
...to select the desired exposure level. • The bar indicates the selected exposure level. Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to display the exposure setting screen. In this case, use the manual exposure function to record a clear image. When there is too much contrast in brightness between... the subject and background, however, you may not be canceled if a scene setting is interrupted. • The Manual Exposure mode will be canceled if the power source is selected thereafter. EXPO SU R E E X POSURE AUTO EXI T Advanced Features 46 Notes: ...
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Adequate lighting is brighter than the subject, the subject often becomes too dark. Focus manually when you are used frequently. When the background is also essential for correct white balance. For the best picture, shoot with the light source behind ...
Adequate lighting is brighter than the subject, the subject often becomes too dark. Focus manually when you are used frequently. When the background is also essential for correct white balance. For the best picture, shoot with the light source behind ...
VLA110U Operation Manual
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... remove battery pack; Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 22). Set Power switch to widest angle before shooting (p. 19). Focus manually (p. 44). Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is not charged. Set to CAMERA. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. Battery pack is engaged. wait for service, please...
... remove battery pack; Select video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 22). Set Power switch to widest angle before shooting (p. 19). Focus manually (p. 44). Power suddenly turns off. Manual Focus mode is not charged. Set to CAMERA. Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control. Battery pack is engaged. wait for service, please...