Sharp VL-DC1E - Remaining Recording Time Display; Remaining Battery Power Display

Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Remaining Recording Time
Remaining Battery Power
Display
Display
When the VIEWCAM is recording, an on-screen
indicator will begin to show how much time you
have left, as shown below. You might want to get a
new tape ready at this time.
To turn off the remaining recording time display,
press the MODE DISPLAY button.
When you turn on the VIEWCAM, the remaining
battery power display automatically appears on
the monitor. By pressing the MODE DISPLAY
button, you can turn the display on and off.
The remaining power is displayed in five levels, as
shown. If the battery power is very low, a warning
message will appear. Replace the battery pack.
MODE DISPLAY button
Approx. remaining
rec0rding the
Monifat display
Less than half of the
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tape remaining
10 min.-8 min.
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8 min.-6 min.
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6 min.-4 min.
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4 min.-2 min.
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2 min.-l min.
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1 min.-O min.
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(The tape has
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reached its end.)
TAPEEND
Notes:
l The time-remaining indicators only show
approximate time left. Also, they vary slightly
depending on the length of tape used. (This
function’s design is based on the DVMGO tape
standard.)
l If you press the MODE DISPLAY button to turn
off the remaining recording time display, this
display will reappear after a short interval to
indicate the new time remaining.
. The time-remaining indicators above appear
after 5 seconds from the time you press the
REC START/STOP button to start recording.
MODE DISPLAY button
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Notes:
l Use the remaining battery power display only as
an indication.
l Battery consumption may vary depending on the
condition of use.
l The battery power display may change to either
a higher or lower level if you set the Power
switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR
again.
l Use of the zoom functions when the warning
message “BATTERY IS TOO LOW.” is displayed
may cause the VIEWCAM to suddenly lose
power. Replace the battery pack.
l Remaining battery power display will not be
displayed when the VIEWCAM is powered from
an AC outlet or a car battery.