User manual SHARP VL-WD450U

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features ;; ;; ;; SmartMedia Card Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. 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 the unit. Model No. : Serial No. : Appendix · See page 93 for use of Demo mode. · The images of the VIEWCAM in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450U. Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. [. . . ] · If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time. · Clearer still images can be achieved by recording with a fast shutter speed (see page 49). Reverse Playback Useful Features The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the j button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Slow The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the SLOW button (f). To view slow playback in reverse, press the j button. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Note: · To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes. 45 Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape. You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA modes. 4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The time code appears. Time code TC 0 : 0 5 : 3 5 SP To turn off the time code Select "DISP. OFF" in step 3 above. Note: · When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. Display format TC0 00 10 20 Frame number* Second Minute Hour * Displayed during still or frame advance playback. Displaying the time code on a TV during playback · The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-VCR mode. 1 1 During playback or camera recording in TAPE modes, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select "TIME CODE" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OU T In TAPE-VCR mode, select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select "TC OUT" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OU T Useful Features 2 OF F ON D I SP. ON 2 Press d or y to select "ON", then press e. T C OU T ON 3 Press d or y to select "DISP. ON 46 Advanced Advanced FeaturesFeatures Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 2 3 4 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. snow scene. Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright. Subject has horizontal stripes. Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window. 5 Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene. Press e to display the focus setting screen. MANUAL 1 2 bit F OCUS F AR NE AR Advanced Features Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Subjects at different distances appear in the center of the scene at the same time. SP SET [ BUT TON] 6 Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. 47 7 Press d or y (1) to focus on the subject, then press e (2). MANUAL MF 1 2 bit F OCUS F AR NE AR SP SET [ To cancel Manual Focus mode After performing step 4 above, select "AUTO", then press e. Notes: · The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 6 feet (1. 8 m). · If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus. · When "MF" is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing d or y, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed. · When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button. BUT TON] MANUAL MF 1 2 bit F OCUS AUTO SET SP SET [ BUT TON] 8 Press e. MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN DI S Advanced Features 9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · "MF" is displayed. Manual focus indicator MANUAL AUTO MF 1 2 bit 3 0 min SP 48 Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses 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. 6 Press d or y (1) to select the desired shutter speed, then press e (2). · The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen. MANUAL 1 2 bit SHU T. SP E E D + SP SET [ 10000 2000 AUTO BUT TON] 1 2 3 4 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. [. . . ] OB TUR E XPOS I T I ON MENU I MAGE MENU SC ENE F ONDU RE TOUR DI S REGL. HORL OGE AF F I CHAGE ZONE HEURE E T E REGL AGE 1 2H 2 4H Mode TAPE-VCR AUDIO1+ 2 SP REGL E. L E C T DOUB SON AUD I O ME NU I MAGE EFFET LECT VUE S MUL T I REGL E. L E C T DOUB SON AUD I O ME NU I MAGE EFFET LECT VUE S MUL T I D I V ERS T E L ECOM. [. . . ]