User manual SHARP VL-E40H OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Important: Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country. ENGLISH CAUTION To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. Power supply: This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack. The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 110­240 V, 50/60 Hz) function. NOTE The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than 215, 000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. [. . . ] · The picture quality in Still Recording function will be slightly lower than normal pictures. 2 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Notes: · The sound is off during search. · Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 6. 5 times the normal playback. · You may experience picture noise during reverse edit search. 34 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function allows you to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close-up shots. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The DIS indicator only appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on. DIS indicator TAPE 1 2 3 4 5 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "DIS", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 ON DIS 16 : 9 OF F A U D I O MO D E W I ND R E T URN To cancel DIS function Select "OFF" in step 6 above. The z indicator will disappear. Notes: · The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off. Useful Features 6 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. DIS ON 35 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Normal self recording Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recording with the viewfinder. If the camcorder is steadied, you can record yourself in the scene by watching yourself on the LCD monitor. 2 Set the Power switch to v. · The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Useful Features Press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. Note: · You can play back images while the monitor is in the self recording position. Set the camcorder to Playback mode. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "WIND", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 DIS 16 : 9 A U D I O MO D E OF F W I ND R E T URN ON 3 4 5 Useful Features 6 Press l or m to select "ON", then press the centre of the Operation button. W I ND ON 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 40 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higherquality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. 6 Press l or m to select "16bit", then press the centre of the Operation button. AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The 16-bit audio recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on. TAPE 1 6 bit 1 2 3 4 5 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears (see page 27). Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select Y, then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "AUDIO MODE", then press the centre of the Operation button. S E T T I NG 2 DIS 16 : 9 A U D I O MO D E 1 2 bit 1 6 bit W I ND R E T URN 16-bit audio recording mode indicator To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select "12bit" in step 6 above. Useful Features Note: · When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 57). 41 Useful Features Useful Features Playback Playback Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA) is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for purchasing as specified part. Operating Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons to operate. Activating · The example screens shown are for Playback mode. 5m Remote sensor 1 2 3 Useful Features Press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the centre of the Operation button. Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the centre of the Operation button. [. . . ] Safety function is in effect. Start/Stop button does not work. Erasure-protect tab on video cassette is open. Power suddenly turns Camcorder left in Recording off. Standby mode for 5 minutes in Camera mode. Camera mode Auto focus does not work. Manual Focus mode is engaged. Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is full of horizontal or vertical stripes. Bright subject produces wide vertical lines. Display automatically changes in Camera mode. Occurs when shooting subject with strong contrast to the background. [. . . ]