User manual SHARP VL-E37H 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. [. . . ] RE TURN To use optical zoom only Select "OFF" in step 4 above. Useful Features 3 Select Y, then press r on the Operation button. Select "DGTL ZOOM" (1), then press r (2). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP E F F. DG T L ZOOM OF F T AP E SP E E D 5 0 100 780 29 Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. · The x indicator appears. GAMMA AUTO Note: · When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. AUTO Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. Useful Features GAMMA AUTO 30 Useful Features Camera Recording Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Note: · At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. · The ` indicator appears. GAMMA AUTO AUT UTO To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. Notes: · Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode. · When the ` indicator is displayed, a residual image may appear behind a subject that exhibits a lot of movement. · Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the manual exposure function (see page 42). In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. · "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-up function is now working. L I GHT AUTO Useful Features GAMMA AUTO AUT UTO L I GHT 31 Night Recording (Cat's Eye) The night recording function allows you to record the subject in darkness. a nocturnal animal. Note: · Use Night Recording when "LIGHT" is displayed. CAT'S EYE switch To cancel Night Recording Set the CAT'S EYE switch to OFF. Notes: · The picture will turn white if you use Night Recording in a bright location. · The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly when using Night Recording. OF F DG T L ZOOM PHOTO SHOT T AP E SP E E D Notes: · PHOTO SHOT can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button. · If you use PHOTO SHOT during recording, the visual effects of a camera shutter closing are recorded. · You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the SOUND menu item to "OFF" (see page 49). · The picture quality in PHOTO SHOT mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures. 6 Press d or y to select "PHOTO SHOT" then press e. SNAP E F F. PHOTO SHOT 7 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 36 Useful Features Camera Recording Auto Focus The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. 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. [. . . ] Alinee la marca s de la batería con la marca a del cargador (1) e introduzca la batería guiándola en la ranura. Presionando la batería (2), deslícela en el sentido de la flecha (3) hasta que quede bloqueada en posición. Inserción de un minivideocasete DV 1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en la videocámara, y luego deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimento del videocasete y abra la puerta del compartimento del videocasete. 2 Colocación de la batería 1 2 3 Asegúrese de que el interruptor de alimentación esté en OFF. Alinee la marca - del costado de la batería con la marca q de la videocámara (1), y deslice la batería completamente hacia abajo hasta que quede bloqueada en posición (2). 2 Inserte completamente el videocasete con la ventanilla hacia fuera y con la lengüeta de protección contra borrado hacia la parte superior. 3 Pulse suavemente la marca W hasta que el portavideocasete encaje en posición produciendo un chasquido. Cierre la puerta del compartimento pulsando sobre el centro hasta que quede cerrada produciendo un chasquido. Marca W 73 REC SAVE SAVE Grabación fácil con la videocámara 1 2 3 Asegúrese de que se encuentre insertado un casete. [. . . ]