Sharp Viewcam VL-H410X Operation Manual

SHARP,

LIQUID CRYSTAL VIDEO CAMERA

kli H

PAL

OPERATION MANUAL

Before using this VIEWCAM, please read this manual

carefully, especially page 2.

SHARP

WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 3.6

volts only from a

BT-U

or BT-l.11 battery,

the AC adaptor

(UADP-019OGEZZ)

or the optional

VR-41OCHNR-410CA

car adaptor.

CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adaptor, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.

This

VIEWCAM

does not have a PCM recording or playback function. PCM recording made

using other VCRs or audio dubbing cannot be played back on this unit.

Your

VIEWCAM

is designed to record in SP mode only. It will not perform normal playback for

programmes prerecorded in LP mode.

If you record on a tape on which PCM sound has already been recorded, the audio track of the new

VIEWCAM

recording may not come out when the tape is played back on a PCM-capable

VCR. If this occurs, set the VCR’s audio monitor select switch to the “STANDARD” position.

NOTE

This

VIEWCAM

is a high technology product. The LCD Panel comprises of 89622 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is possible that some pixels may fail. The Pixel appear on the screen like blue-, red-, green- or black dots. Please note that this has no effect on the

VIEWCAM

functions.

But after enjoying the top quality and

high

performance of this Sharp

VIEWCAM,

you’ll know you were right.

The purchase of this

VIEWCAM

will further enhance your home video enjoyment. Before operating, please read this opera-

tion manual to get the most out of your Sharp

VIEWCAM.

Also, please save tt for future reference, since it

wtll

be useful tf you

have any trouble during operation

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FREE-ANGLE SHOOTING AND INSTANT REPLAY

WITH 10.2 cm COLOUR LCD MONITOR AND BUILT-IN SPEAKER EASY TV/VCR CONNECTION AND CONTINUOUS CHARGING WITH VIEWCAMPORT UNIT

16x DIGITAL ZOOM (OPTICAL 8x POWER ZOOM) DIGITAL 2x QUICK ZOOM (2x EXTEND ZOOM) DIGITAL IMAGE

STABILIZATION

DIGITAL STILL/STROBE/SNAP RECORDING Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND NEURO AUTO EXPOSURE DIGITAL AUTO WHITE BALANCE DIGITAL FULL RANGE AUTO FOCUS INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

14 PROGRAM SEARCH/QUICK RETURN

15BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION 161/10000, l/4000, l/1000, l/250, l/120,

AND

STANDARD

l/50-SECOND

SWITCHABLE

HIGH-

SPEED ELECTRONIC SHUTTER FOR BLUR-FREE STILL IMAGES

17 FADE IN AND FADE OUT 18FLYING ERASE HEAD FOR EDITING 19 EDIT SEARCH

20 WARNING INDICATORS - LOW BATTERY, LOW

LIGHT, TAPE END, ETC.

21 3-WAY POWER SOURCE: AC, RECHARGEABLE

BATTERY AND CAR BATTERY (WITH OPTIONAL VR-410CH or VR-410CA)

Important:

ltcensees

or owners of the copyright is prohibtted by law Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing In this operation manual should be read or implled at giving that authority

Power Supply:

This unit can be operated by connecting it to

etther

the AC adaptor, battery pack or optional car battery adaptor/ charger. The AC adaptor incorporates the AUTO

VOLT-

AGE (1 IO-240V AC,

50/60

Hz) function.

FEATURES

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PRECAUTIONS..

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PART NAMES ........................................

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MONITOR DISPLAY.. ........................

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DISPLAY LOCATIONS

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WARNING INDICATOf%.

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PREPARATION

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lNSTALLlNG THE MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY.

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lNSTALLlNG

THE BATTERY IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL..

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..... 10

USlNG

THE AC ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER

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CHARGING ON THE VIEWCAMPORT UNIT.

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POWERING THE

VIEWCAM

FROM AN AC OUTLET

...

USING THE CAR BATTERY ADAPTOR/BATTERY

CHARGER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

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INSERTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY PACK

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INSERTING AND REMOVING A CASSETTE

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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WORLD CLOCK

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PICTURE/VOLUME/BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

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ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP

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USING THE HAND STRAP..

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BASIC OPERATIONS CAMERA RECORDING

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EASY CAMERA RECORDING WITH FULL AUTO

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ZOOMING.

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DIGITAL 2x QUICK ZOOM (EXTEND ZOOM).

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AUTO/MANUAL FOCUS

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QUICK RETURN..

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EDIT SEARCH

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TIPS ON RECORDING

POSlTlONS

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HlNTS

FOR BETTER

SHOOTlNG..

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RECORDING THE DATE AND TlME.

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REMAINING TAPE AND BATTERY

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TURNING OFF THE LCD MONITOR BACKLIGHT

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PLAYBACK..

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PLAYBACK

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PROGRAM SEARCH..

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VIDEO SEARCH

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STILL.

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SLOW

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TAPE COUNTER FEATURE

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USING THE INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL..

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USEFUL FEATURES FOR CAMERA RECORDING.

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SELF RECORDING

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USING THE DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION (DIS)

FEATURE.

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RECORDING A FIVE-SECOND STILL IMAGE

(SNAPSHOT RECORDING).

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STILL AND STROBE RECORDING

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BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION (BLC)

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GAIN-UP (CAT’S EYE)

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WHITE BALANCE LOCK.

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HIGH-SPEED SHUTTER..

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MACRO SHOTS

... ...

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...

FADE IN AND FADE OUT

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WIDE SCREEN..

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LIGHTING..

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CONNECTIONS FOR PLAYBACK

ON’A ii..

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:::

CONNECTION TO TV VIA

VIEWCAMPORT

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CONNECTION TO TV VIA VCR

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USING THE AV PACK (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY).

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CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT

AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS.

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EDITING

...

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EDITING

... .....

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RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE

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FLUORESCENT LAMP BACKLIGHT

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REPLAClNG THE FLUORESCENT LAMP BACKLIGHT

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE..

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SPECIFICATIONS..

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DEW FORMATION

What is “dew formation?”

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops

form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

When dew forms in your

VIEWCAM.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your

VIEWCAM

and make the video cassette stick to the

head. This causes damage both to the head and

the tape. Recording and playback may not function

properly. Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances: *when moving the

VIEWCAM

from a cold place to

a warm place,

when placing the

VIEWCAM

in a cold room which

is then heated rapidly,

*when moving the

VIEWCAM

outdoors from an air

conditioned room,

l when placing the

VIEWCAM

in the direct path of

air blowing from an air conditioner,

when placing the

VIEWCAM

in a humid room.

How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.

When using the

VIEWCAM

in a place where dew

formation is likely to occur, allow the

VIEWCAM

and the video cassette to acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour. For example, when bringing the

VIEWCAM

indoors

after skiing, place it in a plastic bag and allow it to

adapt to room conditions for some period of time.

Plasiic

bag

Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing

the

VIEWCAM.

Remove the bag when the air temperature

Under such circumstances, contact the nearest inside it reaches the temperature of the SHARP service centre or your dealer for further surroundings.

advice.

“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor, and the power will

autQmatically

turn off in

approximately 10 seconds.

If the word “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor,

remove the video cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait several hours to allow the

VIEWCAM

to acclimate to the

surrounding temperature.

To use the

VIEWCAM

again, turn on the power after waiting for several hours. Be sure that the word “DEW” has disappeared from the monitor.

Do not insert a video cassette while the word

“DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15

minutes until the word “DEW” appears on the monitor

How to continually maintain good recording

If used in a variety of places, eventually your

VIEWCAM

may not function properly due to accumulation of dirt on the head drum. Please pay special attention to the following points when using your

VIEWCAM.

Dew formation on the head drum.

2) Worn video cassettes:

Using a damaged or soiled video cassette may also soil the head drum, causing the picture to be blurred or nothing to be recorded on the video cassette. Do not use such a video cassette

VIEWCAM

use in a humid or dusty place. Use in extremely humid or dusty places may cause damage to your

VIEWCAM.

When the video heads become clogged.

Using the

VIEWCAM

when the video cassette is dirty may cause the head to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all.

(Video head cleaning can be easily done by using a commercially available cleaning tape. However, excessive use of the cleaning tape may also cause damage to the video heads. Please read the

instructions accompanying the cleaning tape

carefully, before using it.)

,./’

USE 81 CARE

@After

operation, remove the battery pack from

the unit.

*Do

not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the

VIEWCAM

lens or LCD panel, whether recording is in

progress or not, as it may damage the CCD sensor

or LCD panel surface. Be particularly careful when

recording outside.

*When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden

brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this happen, point the camera in a different direction until the picture returns to normal.

Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the

VIEWCAM

near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

Remember to remove the video cassette, turn off the power, and remove the battery pack when the

VIEWCAM

is not in use.

Using the

VIEWCAM

near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture deterioration.

Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the

VIEWCAM

hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

Watch the temperature and humidity.

You can use your

VIEWCAM

at 0°C to

+4O”C,

and

at 35% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the

unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit’s casing and circuitry. Be careful when handling the unit after it

has been left in a hot place, such as the ones described above.

*Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside the

VIEWCAM.

Such substances could cause

malfunctions.

Do not use your

VIEWCAM

in areas with excessive smoke or steam. Do not leave your

VIEWCAM

in areas with excessive dust or moisture. Such environments can cause mildew to form on this unit’s lenses. Be sure to provide ample ventilation.

Some small, portable tripods may be diff icuit to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your

VIEWCAM.

Be sure to use only a

strong, stable tripod.

When you use the

VIEWCAM

at a ski resort or in

some other cold environments, the

VIEWCAM

may chill down enough that its LCD monitor screen is less bright than normal for a while after it is turned on. This is not a malfunction. If this occurs, put the

VIEWCAM

in a warmer location for some time before use. To prevent excessive cooling, wrap the

VIEWCAM

in a thick

cloth (a blanket, etc.).

CARE

Cleaning and maintenance

*Many plastic parts are used in the

VIEWCAM

casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or other strong chemical

cleaners. These may cause

discoloration

and damage to the casing.

*Clean

the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung

cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

.Use the supplied cleaning cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD monitor and lens

protector. Or, use the optional cleaning kit to clean the lens protector even better.

@If

the lens needs cleaning, first remove the lens protector by turning it anti-clockwise. Then clean the lens with the supplied cleaning cloth, the optional cleaning kit, or compressed air and lens papers designed for photographic lenses.

BATTERY PACK

This

VIEWCAM

uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. It is not necessary to store the lithium-ion battery pack in a full-discharged state. Also, if stored in the charged state, the battery will self-discharge naturally, resulting in decrease recording time. Charge the battery pack soon (a day) before use.

Battery pack consumption

l Recording with many starts and stops, frequent

zooming, and recording in low temperatures will somewhat shorten actual recording times. Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions

in your recording.

l Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak

battery pack. Such battery packs may cause the power to automatically stop during

VIEWCAM

operation.

Note:

Please use the SHARP

BT-L1

BT-L1 1

battery packs. They are designed specifically for use with this

VIEWCAM.

How to use the marker on the battery pack

The marker is provided to indicate the battery’s charge condition. Slide the switch to indicate the battery charge condition as follows:

Position

Charge conditions

Temperature during charging

*Store

the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

l Charge the battery pack at temperature of

10°C to

30°C.

For long battery lifetime

*Charge the battery pack (lithium-ion type) at least

once every six months.

l Do not leave the battery pack being charged for

long periods of time.

Cautions:

l If the battery pack is misused, there is danger of fire or

explosion. Pay close attention to the followlng:

Do not dispose of in fire. Do not short-circuit the terminal by metallic contact. Do not disassemble or repair yourself. Do not use any battery charger other than those designed for this battery pack.

Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60%) such as the

dash board of cars.

Do not expose to moisture, water or sea water. Do not drop or subject to strong force

Keep the battery pack out of reach of children and in

onginal package until ready to use. Dtspose

of used batteries promptly.

l The battery pack will become warm during charging and

use. This IS normal and not a malfunction.

l The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of

use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, this indicates the end of the battery pack’s service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

l For safety, keep the battery pack in its protective cover

when It is not being used. If the metal parts of the battery pack come tn contact with other metal items, there IS a danger that a short circuit may occur.

. Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag together

with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc).

l Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery

compartment of this product or into the rechargeable battery. Do not get the terminals dirty If the rechargeable terminals are dirty, the operating time may be shortened or it may not be possible to charge the battery.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

To protect recordings against erasure

When a previously recorded video cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording against accidental erasure, slide the tab on the video cassette to cover the hole. (A red mark will be exposed.) To record again, slide the tab to open the hole.

Notes:

l Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection hole in the

video cassette.

Only use those video cassettes with the

)i[i

or the q mark.

l Do not

put

anything into the holes on the bottom of the vtdeo

cassette

l Do not store or place your video cassettes in direct sunlight, near

heaters, or in places with excessive moisture or dust

l Do not keep video cassettes near magnetic objects as they may

erase the recording

Do not drop or subject the

video cassettes

to excessive shocks.

l Uneven tape winding will damage the video cassettes. If the video

cassette is not properly wound, reinsert it In the

VIEWCAM

and

rewind

the

tape.

l Store the video cassettes in their cases and stand them on edge

Using Your

VIEWCAM

Abroad

Television system signals and electrical system voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country When you are abroad, please check the sections below before using the AC adaptor or connecting the

VIEWCAM

to a TV.

The AC adaptor is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC

This

can be used with 12 V and 24 V negative-ground cars only. Do not use it with positive-ground electrical

systems.

In any country, you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor. However, if you want to watch the picture on a TV screen, the TV must be PAL system compatible. PAL is used in the following countries: Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

Cover

PICTURE/ VOLUME bu

PHONES (Headphone) jack PLUG IN POWER

Krophone

jack (See below)

-_---J

RETURN/SEARCH button

[26, 321

Zoom button

[23]

REC START/STOP button

[22]

SNAP/EXTEND button

[24, 381

STILL/STROBE button

[39]

DIS button

[38]

Operate switch (CAMERA/VCR select)

[22, 311

Photoreceptor LAMP OFF indicator

[30]

MODE DISPLAY

[25]

VCR

VCR mode

“_

”

Rewind/Reverse

\,I

Search button

Play button

Fast Forward/

Pause/Still

[311

Forward Search

stop bittoo ’

131, 32,331

button

[31, ?2,3?] [3’1

’

a *’

1‘ by!ton [33B 5oj

AERA, f

,‘

’ /

/ ‘.,

:. : : I

directly related to

r&cording

and playback

e MENU button,

PICTUFWVCXUME butt%,

ER button is pressed

*About the PLUG IN POWER MIC Jack

This external microphone jack outputs a DC voltage of 4.0 V. It is for use with the

VR-1MC

stereo microphone

optional accessory or the microphone supplied with the sports case optional accessory for this

VIEWCAM.

The

use of other types of microphones may result in damage to the microphone or the

VIEWCAM.

VIEWCAM securing lever

VIEWCAM release button

AC adaptor release button

LED-lamp window

Record START/STOP

button

PLAY

button

Rewind/Reverse Search

button

STOP

button

VOLUME down

button

Power Zoom Telephoto/Wide control buttons

____

PAUSE/STILL button

Fast Forward/Forward Search

button

SLOW button

VOLUME up button

Notes:

l To use the infrared remote control, make sure that the

remote control menu item (“REMOTE”) is set to “ON” The remote control cannot be used to operate the

VIEWCAM

when this item IS set to “OFF” See page 36

The REC START/STOP button on the remote control has

no effect when the

VIEWCAM’s

Operate switch is set to

VCR.

DISPLAY LOCATIONS

Recording mode indicators

Hi8 indicator

Backlight-off indicators

World clock/Summer time indicator

II-_-__

The

VIEWCAM

is In Recording

Standby mode, and is not recording

0 > > i i 5 (Continuous flashing)

Recording

, ,

1-11

rExtended

zoom display

Date/Time

indicators-

Picture/Volume adjustment indicators

__I

Zoom indicators

Tape warnings

Remaining recording time indicator

Clogged heads warning

Low battery/Dew warnings-+

FULL AUTO

indicator-

Lighting (LIGHT)/Backlight compensation

(a)/Gain-up

(au ‘)I

DIS

indicator/EDIT indicators

--Fade

indicators

--Large-character warning displays/Quick Return Indicators

J---Tape counter display

--Recording/playback

operatlon-

related button indicators are normally

Note:

Only the date/time indicators are recorded on the tape along

with

the subject.

displayed In white. They are displayed in green when selected functions are operating. The functions of each button are further explained on later pages.

WARNING INDICATORS

Except for the “CHANGE THE CASSETTE.” warning, the backlight warning, and warnings during Self Recording mode, the indicators light in large characters for the first 3 seconds, and then blink in regular-size characters.

DEW

INSERT

A CASSETTE.

-$A$S:E~TF-

CASSETTE NOT

RECORDABL

-$~$(E$T:. (A$

THE TAPE

ENDS SOON.

-Tj t E: (ND-

CHANGE THE

CASSETTE.

TAPE END

The video cassette IS defective and should be removed.

Dew has formed

instde

the

VIEWCAM

Wait for a few hours

until

the dew disappears (see page 2). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the

VIEWCAM’s

power is turned off, and the display goes off too The battery is almost depleted

Replace it with a fully charged battery The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned

(see page 2) There is no video cassette in the

VIEWCAM.

Load a video cassette The red erasure prevention tab In the video cassette has been

slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording. The tape is about to end. Get ready to load a new video cassette The tape has reached its end

Load a new video cassette The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end

of its service life Replace it with a new one (see page 51) The LCD monitor turns off about 1 minute after this warning IS displayed.

During Self Recording mode, every warning indicator is replaced by a

“@”

indicator displayed in the centre of the monitor. To check the meaning of the warning, rotate the monitor back to the normal

positlon.

INSTALLING THE MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY

The lithium battery is used to back up the calendar and other memory functions.

2 3

4 5 6

Slide the OPEN release in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment door.

Holding the LCD monitor side towards you, rotate the lens section vertical to the monitor section. Remove the lithium battery compartment cover in

the direction of the arrow.

Insert the lithium battery firmly into place with the + side facing out.

Be sure that the + and - poles are correctly

oriented.

Reattach the cover firmly

unttl

it clicks into place Rotate the lens section and return it to the normal position

REPLACE BATTERY WITH SHARP TYPE CR2025 (PART NO.

UBATL0004TAZZ)

OR SONY ENERGYTEC TYPE CR2025 ONLY. USE OF A DIFFERENT BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.

BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISTREATED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE

Cautions:

l If the

Irthtum

battery is installed

with

polanty reversed, the

VIEWCAM

will not turn on.

. Do not

short-circutt,

recharge, disassemble or heat the

battery

l Should the battery leak,

wrpe

the battery compartment

clean and

Insert

a new battery.

Notes:

l The

lrthrum

battery is used to back up the calendar and

other memory

functtons.

l The battery will last one year of normal usage l Replace the battery

with

a new CR2025 cell when the

VIEWCAM

time indicator starts to fall behind correct time

INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN

THE REMOTE CONTROL

Open the lid of the battery compartment by sliding it out with an object such as a slotted screwdriver.

Install the supplied CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing upward.

Replace the lid by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

Use the sdpplled

2 m DC

out

cable to power the

VIEWCAM from the AC

adaptor

CHARGE indicator

AC adaptor/battery charger

OPERATE indicator

(UADP-0 1

SOGEZZ)

Lights

to indicate that the AC

power cord is connected to a

love

power outlet

Charging the Battery Pack

USING THE AC ADAPTOR/

BATTERY CHARGER

Precautions:

l If used near a radio, the AC adaptor/battery charger may

interfere with reception.

l Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from

entering the

unit.

l This is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. l Do not damage, drop, or subject the unit to vibration. l Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight. l Avoid using the unit in humid or extremely hot places. l If the power source becomes disconnected during

recording, playback, or other operations, the tape will remain wrapped around the drum, possibly causing damage to the tape.

Reconnect the power source to the main unit immediately.

if the DC OUT cable is connected to the AC

Align the V mark on the side of the battery

adaptor/battery charger, disconnect it.

pack with the A mark on the charger, and

Insert the AC plug into a wall outlet.

guide the battery pack into the groove.

*The OPERATE indicator will light up.

Pressing the battery pack, slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.

When the

battery pack is charged, all three CHARGE indicators will light up. Remove the battery pack and then pull the AC plug out of the wall outlet.

CHARGE indicators and charging time

Charging time using AC adaptor/battery charger

BT-L 1

90 minutes approx.

BT-L1

120 minutes approx.

Notes:

l It is normal for the battery pack and charger to warm up

during charging. This is not a malfunction.

l Charging time depends on the ambient temperature and

the condition of the battery pack

Cautions:

l Charge only SHARP model

BT-L1

1 battery packs Other types of battenes may burst, causing personal injury and damage

l The battery used in

thus

device may present the

nsk

of a rise in surface temperature and/or the release of flammable vapors. Do not incinerate or mutilate. Replace battery with

BT-L1

and BT-L1 1 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

adaptor

EWCAM

securing

lever

LED lamp window

CHARGING ON THE

VIEWCAMPORT

UNIT

If the

VIEWCAM

is attached to the ViewCamport unit,

the battery pack in the

VIEWCAfy’l

can be charged automatically and continuously. The ViewCamport unit keeps your

VIEWCAM

ready

to operate at any time.

Attach the AC adaptor to the ViewCamport unit and insert the AC plug into a wall outlet.

Insert the battery pack in the

VIEWCAM.

(See

page 14.)

l Make sure that the Operate switch is set to

OFF, otherwise charging is not possible when

the

VIEWCAM

is in the VCR or CAMERA mode

Attach the

VIEWCAM

to the ViewCamport

unit

with the LCD monitor facing the

ViewCamport’s

LED lamp window side.

Slide

the

VIEWCAM secunng lever.on

the ViewCamport unit in the direction of the arrow to the lock position. Charging starts automatically.

The charge indicator will not light up in this case

The

BT-L1

battery will take about 10 hours to

fully charge.

Charging Two Battery Packs Successively

You can charge two battery packs successively with

the ViewCamport unit.

Insert the first battery pack in the

VIEWCAM

and

attach the

VIEWCAM

to the ViewCamport unit.

(See above

)

Attach the second battery pack to the AC adaptor/battery charger as shown at left.

Turn off the

VIEWCAM’s

power.

Removing the

VIEWCAM

from the

ViewCamport Unit

Press the

VIEWCAM

release button and remove the

VIEWCAM.

Note:

If the

VIEWCAM

removed from

the ViewCamport unit,

the battery pack inside will naturally discharge

wrth

time, even after it has been fully charged We recommend you place the

VIEWCAM

on the ViewCamport unit even when

it is not in use.

Cautions:

l Do not use excessive force with the

VIEWCAM

and/or ViewCamport unit. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction.

l Do not move the ViewCamport unit by lifting the

VIEWCAM

while it is still attached to the ViewCamport

unit.

The battery pack on the AC adaptor/battery charger will be charged first and then the battery pack in the

VIEWCAM

will be charged. The charge level of the battery pack in the

VIEWCAM

can be monitored by removing the

VIEWCAM

from the ViewCamport unit and

setting it to Camera or VCR mode.

Note:

Charging the battery pack In the

VIEWCAM

on the

ViewCamport

unit

will take longer than charging by the AC adaptor. If you are In a hurry, we recommend you use the AC adaptor.

Removing the AC Adaptor from the ViewCamport Unit

Press the AC adaptor release button and pull out the adaptor.

DC cable

’

Connecting plate

To cigarette lighter socket

DC cable

VR-41bCH

(supplied)

(opttonal accessory)

POWERING THE

VIEWCAM

FROM AN AC OUTLET

Plug the DC cable of the connecting plate (supplied with the AC adaptpr) into the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor.

Mount the connecting plate on the bottom of the

VIEWCAM.

Insert the AC plug into a wall outlet.

l The OPERATE indicator on the AC adaptor will

light up.

Caution:

The supplied AC adaptor/battery charger

(UADP-

0190GEZZ) is specially designed for use with the

VIEWCAM

It should not be used as a power supply for

other camcorders

USING THE CAR BATTERY ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER

(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

Insert the plug into the cigarette lighter socket and the OPERATE indicator will light up.

Plug the DC cable from the connecting plate

(supplied) into the DC OUT jack on the car battery adaptor/battery charger.

Mount the connecting plate on the bottom of the

VIEWCAM.

The battery pack can be charged using the car battery adaptor/battery charger in basically the same manner as the AC adaptor/battery charger (see page 11).

Note:

If you power the

VIEWCAM

from the car battery for an

extended period of

ttme,

the battery will be drained and

restartrng

the engine may be difficult. An average

fully-

charged car battery has a capacity of 50 ampere-hours, which will allow 20 hours of

VIEWCAM

usage while still

leaving half the battery’s capacity

Cautions:

l Do not put the strong force to the DC cable connected to

the

VIEWCAM

as this will cause a malfunction.

l Use in with 12 V or 24 V DC negative ground system

cars Posttive-ground car batteries CANNOT BE USED.

Check your car operation manual or consult a local car dealer

l Charge only SHARP model

BT-L1

battery

packs Other battery types may burst,

caustng

personal

intury

and damage

l The battery used

tn thts

device may present the risk of a

rtse

in surface temperature and/or the release of flammable vapors. Do not

incrnerate

or mutilate. Replace battery with BT-L1

and

BT-L1

only. Use of another battery may present a

risk of fire or explosion

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

Inserting

Pull up the battery compartmknt latch on the bottom of the

VIEWCAM

and turn it counter-

clockwise to open the battery compartment.

Insert the battery pack into the compartment and push it until it clicks into the notch.

Close the cover and turn the latch clockwise to secure it firmly.

Removing

Pull up the battery compartment latch on the bottom of the

VIEWCAM

and turn it counter-

clockwise to open the battery compartment.

Press the notch, tilt the

VIEWCAM

so the opening

faces down and remove the battery pack.

Close the cover and turn the latch firmly clockwise to secure it.

Battery pack handling

Make sure that you take enough battery packs with you to provide two to three times your estimated recording time.

Recording time will be reduced in cold weather The battery will drain in the Recording Standby

mode. Turn off the power if you will not be

recording again soon.

Cautions:

l Do not expose the battery compartment cover to strong

force, as it may come off.

l If you remove the battery pack durrng recording or

playback, the tape will remain wound around the

vrdeo

head drum and may be damaged. BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS

STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF Should the power source (battery or adaptor) become disconnected during

operatron,

reconnect it again

immediately.

l Remove the battery pack from the

VIEWCAM

dtsconnect the

VIEWCAM

from the AC adaptor or

ViewCamport unit If the

VIEWCAM

will not be used for a

long time.

. Be sure to close the battery compartment cover firmly,

especially during operations If not, the battery pack may come off or

VIEWCAM

operation may fail because of the

poor contact pressure.

INSERTING AND REMOVING A CASSETTE

Inserting a Cassette

Slide the OPEN release to open the cassette compartment door.

Press the EJECT button.

l The cassette compartment extends

automatically.

Insert the video cassette with the window facing outward.

l Make sure that the red projection is set to

OPEN and that there is no slack in the tape.

Press the “PUSH” mark until the compartment clicks into place.

l The cassette compartment retracts

automatically. (Do not force the compartment to close and avoid catching your fingers as the compartment closes.) Do not turn the

VIEWCAM

power on or off at this time.

Close the compartment door by pressing its centre until the cover clicks into place.

l Make sure that the cassette compartment has

properly retracted before closing the door.

Removing a Cassette

Slide the OPEN release to open the cassette compartment door.

Press the EJECT button to extend the cassette compartment.

Take out the cassette.

The cassette compartment retracts, then close

the compartment door.

Cautions:

l Do not try to close the door while the cassette

compartment is being extended or retracted.

l Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette

compartment.

l Do not apply force to the cassette compartment except

when pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it.

l Do not tilt the

VIEWCAM

or hold it upside-down when a video cassette is being inserted or removed, this may damage the video cassette.

l Remove the video cassette if the

VIEWCAM

will not be

used for a long time.

l If you do not press the cassette compartment closed

correctly in step 4 above, the

VIEWCAM’s

cassette protectron mechanism might eject the cassette. Repeat the Insertion procedure.

l Do not attempt to lift the

VIEWCAM

by the cassette

compartment door.

To protect recordings from accidental erasure

Slide

the red profection on the vrdeo cassette in the

direction of the arrow

until

the red indicator IS visible

To record on the tape again, slide the red projection in the reverse directton.

'11)

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- 1

MENU 1

DATE/T 1 ME

: ;:gcy

bAREA

SUMR TIME

SETT I NG

OFF

DATEtTI

OFF

StD(EY:-

1.1994

12:00 AM

2.$;1994

12:Od

6;:1'9&-

12:00 A'M'

6.1995

-;1:2:+0 0+/q-

2.,,6.1995

1 0

+,O,OI-AM

6.1995

10:

30 AM

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Example:

Setting the date to 2 June 1995 (2. 6. 1995) and the time to

IO:30

am (IO:30 AM) in Sydney.

Notes:

l Check that the memory backup lithium battery has been

tnstalled

before setting the date and time.

l The date and time, once set, are stored in memory.

3 4

Set the Operate switch to CAMERA.

Press the MENU button to display MENU 1.

If MENU 2 is displayed, press the PAGE button

(0)

to get MENU 1 on the monitor.

Press the V or A button to select AREA.

Press the SET button until “11:SYDNEY” appears.

See the Time Zone Chart on page 19 for time zone numbers and representative city for each zone.

Press the v or A button to move the F pointer to “SETTING”, and then press the SET button. (At this time, “1 .l

.1994, 12:OO

AM” is displayed

with the

“1”

flashing.)

l When the memory backup is not operating,

e.g. when the

VIEWCAM

is first received from the factory, the pointer automatically points at this item.

Press the v or A button to select “2. ” (day), and press the SET button.

Press the v or A button to select “6.” (month), and press the SET button.

Press the v or A button to select “1995” (year), and press the SET button.

Press the v or A button to select “10 AM” (hour), and press the SET button.

Press the v or A button to select

“30”

(minutes), and

press the SET button.

l The internal clock starts operating when the

SET button is pressed.

The date and

time

settings are now complete Press the MENU button, and the menu will disappear from the monitor.

Note:

The menu display is automatically cancelled if no settings are made within 5 minutes after the MENU button is pressed.

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