User manual SHARP VL-WD450 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL Preparation VL-WD450H OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features ;; ;; ;; SmartMedia Card 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) . 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. [. . . ] · Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 47. 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 1. 8 m of the camcorder, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side, and then move the camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle. Useful Features 3 Replace the cover. Caution: · Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together. Turning on the Remote Control Mode 1 Power Zoom control Tripod Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select "REMOTE" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE ON OF F 2 Notes: · When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination. · It is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots, to prevent image shaking. 41 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) 3 Press d or y to select "ON", then press e. REW button [pp. 44] REMOT E ON 4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Operating the Remote Control 1 Open the LCD monitor completely (1), then rotate it 180° vertically (2). 180 90 Shift buttons [p. 24, 44] 2 3 4 Set the Media Selection switch on the camcorder to TAPE or CARD. Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons for operation. Useful Features Notes: · Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the remote sensor, as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly. · Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. · When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate, replace them with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries. Remote sensor 5m Approximate operating range of remote control Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) 42 Useful Features Camera Recording Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot 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. The supplied remote control is useful for such occasions. 2 Set the Power switch to CAMERA. · The subject is displayed in the viewfinder, and a mirror image of the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD, and begin recording. Caution: · Do not invert the image by rotating the monitor during recording. Useful Features Notes: · The screen image is automatically inverted when the vertical rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°. When the monitor is rotated back to within 135°, the image returns to normal. · If the F indicator flashes when the monitor is in the inverted position, this indicates a warning. To check the type of warning, rotate the monitor back to within 135°. (See pages 7 and 8 for descriptions of the warning indicators. ) 1 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180° vertically (2). 180 90 43 Web-site:www. sharp. co. uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) Useful Features Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote control. (See pages 41 and 42 for use of the remote control. ) Frame Advance The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame. 1 During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button (g) to pause playback. PAUSE/STILL button PLAY button 2 Press the h (or j) button. · Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward). SLOW button Advance/reverse buttons To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (t). Notes: · The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback. · 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 The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse. [. . . ] 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. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. Symptom No power. Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack; wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. [. . . ]