Advanced Features; Camera Recording; Manual Exposure - Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ150U Operation Manual

Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure
mode, which automatically selects the optimal
aperture. However. when there is too much
contrast in brightness between the subject and
background, you may not be able to record a
clear image. In this case, use the manual
exposure function to correct the exposure level.
Background is too bright and subject too
dark (backlit subject).
o Increase the exposure level to allow more light
through the lens.
Subject is too bright against background.
o Decrease the exposure level to allow less light
through the lens.
To return to Auto Exposure mode
Press the SET button while the exposure setting
screen is displayed.
Note:
o Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene
setting is selected thereafter.
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA
mode, press the MANUAL button until
the exposure setting screen appears.
Press A or V to select the desired
exposure level.
- The number shown is the selected
exposure level. The adjustment range is
from 5 (least light) to + 5 (most light).
Exposure level
Press the MANUAL button until the
normal screen appears.
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