User manual SHARP VL-WD250 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD250H OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features ;; ;; ;; Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/ support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland) . Advanced Features Appendix This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. [. . . ] For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in closeup shots. AUTO 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Select "AUDIO MODE" (1), then press r (2). AUD I O SE T AUD I O MODE 1 2 bit Z OOM M I C 1 6 bit DIS indicator Note: · The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking. Turning Off the DIS Function When image shaking does not occur (e. g. · The z indicator is turned off. Useful Features 4 Press d or y to select "16bit", then press e. DIS switch AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The audio recording mode indicator changes from "12bit" to "16bit". Audio recording mode indicator AUTO 1 6 bit To return to DIS mode To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select "12bit" in step 4 above. Note: · When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 53). Set the DIS switch to ON. 27 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1­26K (optical zoom), 26­50K (digital zoom), 26­100K (digital zoom) or 26­780K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: · The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1­780K. · As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used. 4 Press d or y to select "50", "100" or "780", then press e. DG T L ZOOM 100 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Digital zoom indicator W T D - ZOOM 5 0 1 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. MANUAL SE T MAN. 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 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) 28 Useful Features Camera Recording 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 29 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) 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 45). 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 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) 30 Useful Features Camera Recording Night Recording (Cat's Eye) The night recording function allows you to record the subject in darkness. This is useful when you want to record subjects in very dim conditions, e. g. 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. In such cases, use the manual focus function to obtain proper focus (see page 41). · The following functions do not work when using Night Recording. -- Manual shutter speed -- Manual exposure -- White balance lock -- Scene menu · You can obtain a much brighter picture of the subject by pressing the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button to select Gain-up mode and then setting the CAT'S EYE switch to ON. In CAMERA mode, set the CAT'S EYE switch to ON. · "CAT'S EYE" appears, and the picture becomes brighter. Useful Features L I GHT AUTO AUT UTO L I GHT AUTO UTO AUT CAT'S CAT S EYE 31 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) Fade In and Fade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transitions. This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. Fade in Using Fade Mode 1 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. · The picture turns white, and the image and sound fade in. AUTO 1 2 bit F ADE I N 3 0 min SP Fade out 2 Setting Fade Mode Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. · The image and sound fade out as the picture gradually turns white. The camcorder then returns to Recording Standby mode. AUTO 1 2 bit 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. [. . . ] Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who can be contacted on the following numbers: WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD. : 0121 766 5414 In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. [. . . ]