Sharp VLAH150U Operation Manual - Page 7

About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the ordinary 8 mm format. It uses advanced technology to achieve even higher resolution and picture quality. Use a video cassette with the mark for high-quality recording and playback, or with the mark to enjoy ordinary 8 mm recording and playback. • When you load a Hi8 tape, recording is in Hi8 format. (The indicator appears on the LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm tape, recording is in ordinary 8 mm format. (The indicator does not appear.) • During playback, the recorded format is automatically detected. • Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8 format. • If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal 8 mm format, set the menu item to "OFF" on the (MENU 2) screen (Camera mode) before recording. (See page 25 for operation of the menu screen.) The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be rotated for easy recording at high or low angles. It also functions as a handy playback monitor so you can enjoy what you have just recorded. Cautions: • Do not apply pressure to the screen. • Do not expose the screen to shocks, as it may break. • Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen facing down. Note: • Use a soft cloth to clean the screen. vi