Summary Of Operations; Selecting The Camcorder Mode - Sharp ViewCam Slim VL-ME100E Operation Manual

Summary of Operations

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Selecting the Camcorder Mode

This camcorder includes functions for use as
both a video camera for recording and playing
back images on tape and as a digital still
camera for recording and playing back still
images on a card. One of the following
camcorder modes needs to be set before
starting any operations.
TAPE-CAMERA mode
motion and still images on a tape.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA.
CARD-CAMERA mode
still images on a card.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA.
DUAL-CAMERA mode
motion images on a tape and still images on
a card.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to DUAL.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA.
— For recording
Lock button
— For recording
Lock button
— For recording
Lock button
Media Selection switch
POWER switch
TAPE-VCR mode
— For playing back
motion and still images recorded on a tape.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to VCR.
CARD-VCR mode
— For playing back still
images recorded on a card.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to VCR.
Note:
• When the Media Selection switch is set to DUAL
and the POWER switch is set to VCR, the
camcorder performs the same operation as in
TAPE-VCR mode.
Caution:
• Do not change the camcorder mode by
operating the Media Selection switch during
recording or playback, as this may cause
damage to the tape or card.
Lock button
Lock button
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