Sharp VL-DC1E Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully

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WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

This equipment should be used with

DC 3.6 V x only or recommended AC adaptor.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire

hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of

copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the

owner of the copyright. Please refer to

relevant laws in your country.

Your VIEWCAM is designed to record in SP mode only. It will not perform normal

playback for programmes prerecorded in LP mode.

NOTE

The VIEWCAM’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with more than

II 2,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect your VIEWCAM’s performance.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adaptor, battery pack, or optional car battery adaptor/battery charger. The AC adaptor incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 1 IO-240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied with DC. 3.6 volts only from a B%L2 battery, the AC adaptor or the optional VR-410CH car battery adaptor/battery charger or the optional VR-410CA car battery adaptor. CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder and 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.

NOTE

This VIEWCAM is a high technology product. The LCD Panel comprises 112,320 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is possible’that some pixels may fail.

Important:

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited 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 implied as giving that authority.

Contents

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Mini DV Cassette

Part Names

Installing the Memory Backup Battery

Installing the Battery in the Remote Control.. ..... 13

Using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet.. Powering the VIEWCAM from Your Car Battery

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .....

Controlling the Monitor

Using the On-screen Menu .............................. 20

Warning Indicators ............................................. 22

Setting the Area, Date and Time ........................ 23

World Clock.. ...................................................... 24

Picture/Backlight Adjustments

Using the Hand Strap ........................................ 28

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................. 28

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Display.. .................... 19

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Auto Focus .........................................................

Backlight Compensation (BLC) .........................

Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ............................................

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........................

Macro Shots ....................................................... 33

Fade In and Fade Out..

Recording with the Wide Screen (16:9) .............

Quick Return

Edit Search.. .......................................................

Tips on Recording Positions .............................. 37

Hints for Better Shooting

Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode

Remaining Recording Time Display

Remaining Battery Power Display .....................

Using the Infrared Remote Control

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35 36 36

Displaying the Date and T;m~~~.~ko;din,:

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Video Search

Still.. ....................................................................

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Slow

Frame Advance Strobe Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight

Programme Search

Using the Time Code

Using the Tape Counter

Skip Playback ....................................................

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Manual Iris.. ........................................................

Strobe Recording

Recording a Five-second Still Image

(Snapshot)

Still Recording..

Lighting ..............................................................

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Connection to TV via VCR

Watching Played-back Tapes on a TV

Editing

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Supplied Accessories

Audio/video cable

(RCA type) (1.5 m)

S-video cable

Lithium battery x 2

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Optional Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L2

RF converter

VR-H30RF or

VR-X30RF

Stereo microphone

VR-1 MC

Car battery adaptor

VR-410CA

Car battery adaptor,

battery charger

VR-41 OCH

Soft case VR-33SC

Tuner pack

VR-HT3 1 P

Accessory

shoe adaptor

VR-30AD

Telephoto

conversion lens

VR-TC37

Sun hood

VR-39BF

Tripod adaptor

for 180” recording

VR-33FA

Wide conversion lens

VR-WC37

Mini DV video cassette

VR-DVMGON IEI

Note:

l Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.

Precautions

Use & Care

l After operation, remove the battery pack

from the unit.

l 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.

l 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.

l Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the VIEWCAM near strong fluorescent lights, motors, tele-

visions, or other mag-

netic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

l Remember to remove the cassette tape,

turn off the power, and remove the battery

pack when the VIEWCAM is not in use.

l Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

l Watch the temperature and humidity.

You can use your VIEWCAM at 0°C to +4O”C and at 30% 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.

l 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 VIEW- - - e CAM 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.

l Using the VIEWCAM near a broadcasting

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

l Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the VIEWCAM to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

l Avoid placing theVlEWCAM in close

proximity to lighting equipment.

ihe heat from incandescent

lights,may deform the

VIEWCAM, or cause it to

malfunction.

l Some small, portable

tripods may be difficult to

attach and may not be

sturdy enough to support

your VIEWCAM. Be sure to

use only a strong, stable

tripod.

l When using your VIEWCAM in a cold

environment, the colour LCD view screen

may appear less bright.This often occurs

in cold environments immediately after the

power 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.).

Dew Formation

l 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.

l When dew forms in your VIEWCAM.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your VIEWCAM and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the

head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum-

stances:

l when moving the VIEWCAM from a cold

place to a warm place,

l when placing the VIEWCAM in a cold room

which is then heated rapidly,

l when moving the VIEWCAM outdoors from

an air conditioned room,

l when placing the

VIEWCAM in the direct d “,“q

path of air blowing from an air conditioner,

l when placing the

VIEWCAM in a humid room.

l 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 tape 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.

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l “Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

If the word “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor, remove the 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 screen.

Do not insert a cassette while the word

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

Since dew forms gradually. it may take IO to

15 minutes before the dew warning feature

engages.

l 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.

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Worn video tapes:

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

VIEWCAM use in a humid or dusty place.

Use in extremely humid or dusty places may cause damage to your VIEWCAM.

Plastic bag

I Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the VIEWCAM.

5 Remove the bag when the air temperature

the temperature of the sur- inside it reac

hes

roundings.

l When the video heads become clogged.

Using the VIEWCAM when the video tape IS dirty may cause the head to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all. Under such circumstances, contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. (Video head cleaning can be 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.)

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Battery Pack

This VIEWCAM uses a lithium-ion type

battery pack. It is not necessary to store

the lithium-ion battery pack in a fully

discharged state. Also, if stored in the charged state, the battery will gradually

self-discharge, resulting in decreased recording time. Charge the battery pack soon (a day) before use.

Battery pack consumption

oRecording 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 to pro-

tect both the battery pack and the unit.

Battery power is consumed even when

the VIEWCAM’s power is turned off. If

you are not going to use your VIEWCAM immediately, remove the battery

pack. (See page 15.)

Note:

l Use only the SHARP BT-L2 battery pack. It is

designed specifically for use with this VIEW-

CAM.

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 charge condition as shown below.

Red

mark

Temperature during charging

@Store the battery pack in a dry, cool

place.

@Charge the battery pack at temperature

of 10°C to 30°C.

For long battery lifetime

l Charge the battery pack (lithium-ion

type) at least once every six months.

.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 following:

1. Do not dispose of in fire.

2. Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit.

3. Do not disassemble or repair by yourself.

4. Do not use any battery charger other than those designed for use with these battery

packs.

5. Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars.

6. Do not expose to moisture, water. or salt water.

7. Do not drop or subject to strong force.

8. Keep battery out of reach of children and in the original package until ready to use.

9. Dispose 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, the battery pack is at the end of its service life.

Replace it with a new battery pack.

l For safety, keep the battery pack in its pro-

tective cover when it is not being used. If the

metal parts of the battery pack come in con-

tact with other metal objects, there is a

danger that a short circuit may occur.

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About the DV (Digital VCR)

The “DV” trademark can only be used on digital VCR products which have been evaluated and have met the specifications set by the HD Digital

VCR Conference for Standardization of Consumer Use Digital VCR Formats.

High horizontal resolution

Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use.

Clear colour reproduction with virtually no

2. colour contamination

Provides three times the colour resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). Clear images with virtually no distracting colour contamination (which usually appears as red).

Standard use of TBC (time base collector) to

3. prevent jittery images

Ensures stable images with a high signal-tonoise ratio.

PCM digital recording

PCM digital recording gives you high-quality stereo sound that puts you in the middle of the action.

DV digital VCR tapes

l An 8 mm. VHS. or Beta VCR (or camcorder) can

be connected using the A/V pack. and the A/V cable or S-video cable.

A/V pack

To A/V OUT jacks

S-video cable

(supplied)

A/V cable (supplied)

To AV IN lacks

Set the VCR to

the auxiliary input mode.

l Audio and video cannot be input to this

VIEWCAM.

l You can also watch tapes by connecting to a

conventional TV

There are two kinds of DV digital VCR tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used for extended playback and recording. This VIEWCAM only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the M’“‘IXI mark.

Mini DV cassette

DV cassette

DV digital technology and conventional

VCRs

l 8 mm, VHS, or Beta cassettes cannot be used

for playback or recording with this unit.

8 mm cassette

VHS cassette

Beta cassette

S-video cable

(supplied)

Set the TV to

the VIDEO

input mode.

AiV pack

To An/ OUT jacks

A/V cable

(supplied)

To AV IN jacks

Note:

This VIEWCAM reproduces the highest picture quality when used with an ME tape We recommend you use an ME tape for high-quality recording and playback

Precautions

Mini DV Cassette

Precautions when using a Mini DV cas-

sette

l Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes

with the M’n’IX mark.

l This VIEWCAM can record and play

back with Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or

play back this memory.

08 mm, VHS, or Beta cassettes cannot

be used for playback or recording

with this unit.

8 mm cassette VHS cassette

Beta cassette

To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the ‘SAVE” position.

Erasure protect tab

To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC”

position.

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Erasure protect tab

l Do not insert anything into the holes on

the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or

block them in any way.

mAvoid placing the cassette in an area

conducive to dust or mold.

@Do not place the cassette near magnetic

sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely

affect recorded material.

@When a previously recorded Mini DV

cassette is used again for recording, the

previously recorded material will be

automatically erased.

.The Mini DV cassette will not operate if

inserted on the wrong side.

l Do not repeatedly insert and eject the

Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the tape.

l Do not place the cassette in direct sun-

light, near strong heat sources, or in

areas with excessive steam.

@Store the cassette in its case and stand

it in an upright position.

l If the tape is not properly wound, rewind

the tape.

l Do not drop the cassette or subject it to

excessive shocks.

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l The digital VCR has far superior

recording and playback ability than the

traditional analog VCR, and in order to

protect digital video software copyrights,

a system for managing copyrights has

been established. Some digital video software may have pre-recorded copyright protection signals and cannot be played back on this VIEWCAM. When

playing back a copyright-protected tape, the “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” warning will be displayed on the monitor

screen. Copyright protection signals

cannot be recorded with this VIEWCAM.

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Care

Using Your VIEWCAM Abroad

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Cleaning and maintenance

l 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 a cloth to wipe finger marks and

other soiling off the LCD monitor and

lens protector.

aIf the lens needs cleaning, first remove

the lens protector by turning it anticlockwise. Then clean the lens with a cloth, or compressed air and lens papers designed for photographic lenses.

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 adap-

tor or connecting the VIEWCAM to a TV.

The AC adaptor is compatible with 50 Hz

and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 1 IO 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 screen. 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.

Note:

To connect the VIEWCAM to a TV which

does not have audio/video jacks, you

must use the supplied A/V pack and the

optional VR-H30RF or VR-X30RF RF con-

verter (see page 59).

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Part Names

For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets.

door

ninal cover

When the cassette compartment door is opened

7 Cassette

Removing the Lens Protector

“PI Iw” mark [p. 181

I WWI I I

holder [p. 181

A/V pack mounting panel

[P* 581

Before mounting the optional wide or telephoto conversion lens, remove the lens

protector by turning it anticlockwise.

MENU button [p. 191

MODE DISPLAY bt [Pm 211

Operation button

[P- 191

Photoreceptor

CP* 401

Power Zoom Wide/ Telephoto control buttons [p. 301 VOLume control

LCD Monitor

buttons [p. 411

RECord START/STOP button [p. 291

PLUG IN POWER

MICrophone jack

(*See note below.)

Cable notch cover [p. 161 SNAPshot button [p. 561

ta;PHONES jack [p. 411

Power switch (CAMERA/VCR

Shoulder strap/ban strap loop [p. 281

select switch) [p. 191

*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 mrcrophone supplied with the sports case optional accessory for this VIEWCAM, or with any 2.5-4.0 volt DC use condensertype microphone with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. The use of other types of microphones may result in

damage to the microphone or the VIEWCAM.

When camera module

is rotated

Tripod adaptor s ocket

Fluorescent lamp compartment [p. 621

Battery compartment latch [P* 151

Memory backup battery compartment [p. 131

Preparation

Installing the Memory Backup

Battery

1 Pull out the battery holder from the

memory backup battery compartment on

the bottom of the VIEWCAM, using a

pointed object such as the point of a pen.

2 Insert the supplied lithium battery into the

holder with the + side facing outward.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer

B KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM

CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY

TREATMENT.

B BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-

USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS-

SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Cautions:

l If the lithium battery is installed with polarity

reversed, the backup function will fail.

l Do not short-circuit. recharge, disassemble, or heat

the battery.

l Should the battery leak, wtpe the battery

compartment clean, and then insert a new battery.

Notes:

The lithtum battery is used to back up the calendar

and other memory functions. The battery will last about one year of normal usage. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 cell when the VIEWCAM’s time indicator starts to fall behind the correct time.

3 Insert the battery holder back into its

compartment and push it in completely.

installing the Battery in the Remote Control

Hold the remote control facing down, then pull out the battery holder while pressing the tab toward the centre.

Install the supplied CR2025 lithium battery

with its + side matching the @ marked side of the battery holder.

Insert the holder in the direction of the

arrow. Make sure that the @ side faces the

back of the remote control.

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Using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger

Precautions:

If used near a radio. the AC adaptor/battery charger may interfere with reception. Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the unit. This is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. Do not damage, drop, or subject the unit to vibration. Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight. Avoid using the unit in humid or extremely hot places.

If the power source becomes disconnected during recording, playback, or other operations, the tape vyill remain wrapped around the drum and may be damaged. Reconnect the power source to the main unit immediately. The supplied AC adaptor/battery charger is specially designed for use with the VIEWCAM. and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders.

Charging the Battery Pack

1 B e sure the DC output cable is

disconnected from the AC adaptor/battery

charger, then insert the AC plug into a

power outlet. The POWER indicator will light up.

To power outlet POWER indicator

CHARGE indicators

Charging starts. (Indicator starts flashing.)

Now charging.

Charging completed (The indicators will turn off

approximately 90 to 120 minutes after charging is completed.)

Charging time using AC adaptor/battery charger

and maximum time for continuous camera

recording and playback

Notes:

l The above playback time is based on operation of

the VIEWCAM swithout use of the A/V pack and with the volume set at the middle setting.

l The battery and charger warm up during charging

This is not a malfunction

l Charging time depends on the ambient temperature

and the condition of the battery.

Cautions:

l Charge only SHARP model BT-L2 battery pack.

Other types of batteries may burst, causing

personal injury and damage.

l Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery pack It may

present the rusk of a rise in surface temperature.

and/or the release of flammable vapors.

l Replace battery with BT-L2 only. Use of another

battery may present a risk of fire or explosion

CHARGE indicators

2 Align the v mark on the battery with the A

mark on the charger (‘1 ), then guide the battery into the,groove. Pressing the battery ( i ), slide it in the direction of the arrow ( 3 ) until it locks into place.

3 When the battery is charged, all three

CHARGE indicators will light up. Remove

the battery and the AC plug.

Preparation

Inserting and Removing the

Battery Pack

Inserting the Battery Pack

1 Raise the battery compartment latch

on the bottom of the VIEWCAM ( I ), turn it anticlockwise ( z ) and open the

compartment door ( 3 ).

2 Insert the battery pack into the com-

partment, as shown, and push it in completely.

3 Close the door ( I ), turn the latch

clockwise to secure it firmly ( C), and

then push down the latch ( 31).

Removing the Battery Pack

Perform step 1 above, then, with the VIEWCAM facing down, press the battery release ( 1 b) and remove the battery ($2 I).

Battery release

Cautions:

l BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK,

ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the battery pack during recording or playback, the tape will remain wound around the video head drum and may be damaged. Should the power source (battery or adaptor) become disconnected during operation, reconnect it again immediately.

l Do not expose the battery compartment door to

strong force, as it may come off.

l Be sure to close the battery compartment door

firmly. especially during operations. If you do not,

the battery pack may come off or VIEWCAM

operation may fail because of the poor contact pressure.

l Remove the battery pack from the VIEWCAM or

disconnect the VIEWCAM from the AC adaptor if the VIEWCAM will not be used for a long time.

l When removing the battery pack. do not tilt the

VIEWCAM so that the battery compartment faces down. The battery pack may fall out.

Battery Pack Handling

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4vlake sure that you take enough battery

packs with you to provide two to three times your estimated recording time. See page 29.

@Recording time will be reduced in cold

weather.

@The battery will drain in Recording

Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon.

Powering the VIEWCAM from

an AC Outlet

Slide the cable notch cover in the direction

of the arrow.

2 Raise the battery compartment latch on

the bottom of the VIEWCAM ( l ), turn it anticlockwise ( i ) and open the compartment door ( 3 ).

Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT

jack on the AC adaptor (1 ), then plug the

power cord into a power outlet ( Z ). The POWER indicator on the AC adaptor will light up.

ER indicator

Removing the DC Cable from the

VIEWCAM

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

3 Insert the DC cable connecting plate into

the compartment and push it in until it clicks ( t ). Pass the cable through the cable notch ( 2 ), and close the door ( ! ). Turn the latch clockwise to lock the door, and push down the latch ( 4 ).

Cable notch

2 Remove the cabie from the notch ( 1 )?

press the release as shown ( 2 ), and remove the connecting plate from the compartment ( 3 ).

Release

Cautions:

l Turn the Power switch off before removing the

DC cable.

l When removing the DC cable. grasp the

connecting plate, not the cable itself. and pull It out of the compartment.

l When removing the connecting plate, do not tilt

the VIEWCAM so that the battery compartment faces down. The connecting plate may fall out.

Note:

l After removing the DC cable, return the cable

notch cover to the former position.

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Preparation

Powering the VIEWCAM from Your Car Battery

Use the optional VR-4 IOCH car battery adaptor/

battery charger (or the VW4 10CA car battery adaptor) when you want to power the VIEWCAM from the battery of your car while tt IS idling or being driven

Slide the cable notch cover in the direction

of the arrow.

Cable notch

cover

2 Raise the battery compartment latch on

the bottom of the VIEWCAM ( I ), turn it anticlockwise ( 2 ) and open the compartment door ( 3 ).

5 Start the car engine and leave it idling,

then insert the power cord plug of the car

battery adaptor into the cigarette lighter socket.

(The POWER indicator on the VR-41 OCH will light up.)

DC cable

DC OUT jack

To cigarette lighter socket

Car battery adaptor/ battery charger

W-4 1 OCH (optional accessory)

POWER indicator

q 17

Insert the DC cable connecting plate into

the compartment and push it in until it clicks ( I ). Pass the cable through the cable notch ( z ), and close the door ( 3 ). Turn the latch clockwise to lock the door, and push down the latch ( 4 ).

Cable notch

Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT

jack on the VR410CH (or VR410CA).

Notes:

l See the VR-4 1 OCH (or VR-4 1 OCA) operation

manual for details.

l You can recharge the battery pack by using the

VR-410CH in basically the same manner as the

supplied AC adaptor/battery charger (see page

14).

l The VR-410CA cannot be used to recharge

battery packs.

Cautions:

l Use in only DC 12 V or 24 V negative ground

system cars. Positive-ground car batteries CANNOT BE USED. Check your car operation manual or consult a local car dealer.

l Use the VR-410CH (or VR-410CA) only when the

car is idling or being driven. Otherwise, the car’s battery will be drained.

l Charge only SHARP model BT-L2 battery pack.

Other types of batteries may burst, causing

personal injury and damage.

l Before starting the car engine, the VR-41OCH (or

VR-410CA) must be unplugged from the ciga-

rette lighter socket.

l Before removing either the DC plug or the ciga-

rette lighter plug, the VIEWCAM’s Power switch

should be set to OFF.

l Do not apply strong force to the DC cable

connected to the VIEWCAM as this will cause a

malfunction.

l The battery used in this device may present the

risk of a rise in surface temperature and/or the

release of flammable vapors. Do not incinerate or mutilate. Replace battery with BT-L2 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Inserting and Removing a

Mini DV Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

While holding down the Lock button, set

the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Lot k button

Slide the release and open the cassette

compartment door.

l The cassette holder automatically opens

after about IO seconds.

Cassette compartment door release

3 Insert the tape cassette fully with the

window facing outwards, and with the

erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

5 Close the compartment door pressing its

centre until it clicks into place.

Removing a Cassette

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then take out the

cassette.

Cautions:

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment. Do not apply force to the cassette compartment except for pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it.

Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long time.

If you do not press the cassette holder closed

correctly in step 4 above, the VIEWCAM’s

cassette protection mechanism might eject the

cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion

procedure.

Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the

cassette compartment door.

If the compartment door does not close when

gently pressed into position, check the

compartment door release. The door release

may not be completely opened as shown below

on the left. In this case, slide the door release in the direction of the arrow and press the

compartment door closed.

4 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place.

“PUSH” mark

l If the battery power is too low, you may not be

able to eject the cassette or operate the Power

switch. Replace the battery pack with a fully

charged one.

Preparation

Controlling the Monitor Display

You can use various functions and make mode

settings while viewing the monitor display.

MODE DISPLAY button

I Lock button

Operation

button /

Power l Hold down the Lock button when setting the Power

switch

switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Camera mode (when the Power swiG?

is set to CAMERA)

1 Each time you press the MENU button, the

function screen display changes from a to a.

) With the @ screen displayed, press m on the

Operation button ( Each time you press ++ or w on the 3 button. the screen changes from MENU-PAGE lJ to 4j.

) If the area, date and time have not been set,

MENU-PAGE 41 appears when you press w on the E button to select “MENU” on the @ screen (see page 23).

*z) to select “MENU”.

Notes:

l The monitor illustrations in this operation manual

are for the purpose of explaining the functions of

the VIEWCAM. and may differ from the actual

monitor displays.

l The displays below are those when a cassette is

loaded in the VIEWCAM and the power is supplied from a battery pack.

VCR mode (when the Power switch

is set to VCR}

Each time you press the MENU button, the

function screen display changes from B to @.

1 With the @ screen displayed, press w on the

12 button to select “MENU”. The menu screen

will appear.

lil

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PAEV PAGE :

FAbout the Operation

button (Q)

Press up (F/H), down

( n )l left (44 ). Or right Left

(w) to select one of

the blue function items

displayed on the edge

of the screen.

Note:

l The b, FH, H , u, or H buttons on the remote

Dcim

control cannot be used to move the cursor. or select or set any of the various functions on the

monitor.

Using the On-screen Menu

1 In Camera mode 1

1 To display the Camera

mode menu screen:

Hold down the Lock button OFF and slide the Power switch to CAMERA. Then perform steps 2-4.

2 Press the MENU button until @j screen

appears on the monitor.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

C”‘ \.,

i /

/ ;

Lock button

f-l-7

y”

4 Press left (a) or right (m) edge on the

Operation button (0 ) to change from MENU-PAGE iiJ to 141.

MENU- 3

PAGEla !j

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Operation

button

MENUPAGE 12

DGTL ZOOM : OFF

MENUPAGE :a

: SNAP STILL

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3 Press w on the Operation button (a) to

select “MENU”. MENU-PAGE iiJ will appear on the monitor.

Operation

button

Note:

l If the area, date and time have not been set,

MENU-PAGE i4) appears first. Refer to page

23 to set them.

MENUPAGE &J

SUMR TIME : ;FF SETTING :

5 Press top (b/w) or bottom ( n ) edge on

the Q button to select the menu item

highlighted in light blue colour.

QISP. :#%F; DATE DATE ‘TIME

: OFF OUTPUT

SELF REC : AUTO NO CORRECT

6 Press M or w on the 0 button to set the

desired mode.

l Each time you press the button. the [tern

setting changes as shown below

7 After completing the setting, press the

MENU button. The menu screen will

disappear.

Preparation

e 1 To display the VCR

mode menu screen: ,

Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR.

Then perform steps

2 and 3.

2 Press the MENU button until &I screen

appears on the monitor.

OFF

Notes:

Certain menu items are common to both the Camera and VCR modes. If the “REMOTE” menu item, for

example. is set to “OFF” in the Camera mode, it will automatically be set to “OFF” in the VCR mode. The menu screen cannot be displayed when the VIEWCAM is recording. To turn off the menu display, press the MENU button or MODE DISPLAY button. When the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will disappear and the @ screen will be displayed. When the MODE DISPLAY button is pressed, operation indicators will disappear. Press it again to display the indicators.

Returning to the Previous Screen

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

Press w on the Operation button (a) to select “MENU”. The menu display will appear on the monitor.

Operation

button

WSP. : @Ffl DATE DM’E+T#dE

TIME CODE : OFF OUTPUT

Press H on the Operation button 8 to select . “PREV PAGE” and then press * or w to select

“SET” to return to the previous screen.

Ex. Camera mode

Operation

DISP : OFF DATE DATE +TIME

: OFF OUTPUT

SELF REC : AUTO NO CORRECT

IE/ 21

4 After completing the setting, press the

MENU button. The menu screen will disappear.

Warning Indicators

EJECTTHECASSE'llE. EJECTTHECASSEllE.

DEW

-b ii-

. ...*...

INSERTACASSEllE.

~ROT'ECT. GAB-

,' <.

THETAPEENDSSOON.

@zl

The video cassette is defective and should be

removed.

Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. Wait for a few

hours until the dew disappears (see page 6). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM turns off, and the display goes off too.

The battery is almost depleted.

Note: Operation of the zoom may interrupt the

VIEWCAM power. Replace the battery pack.

The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page 6).

There is no tape cassette in the VIEWCAM.

Load a cassette.

The red erasure protect 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 cassette.

CHANGETHECASSEllE.

TAPE END

REPLACETHELAMP. REPLACETHELAMP.

Note:

\I/

l -

- indicates a blinking display.

’ I x

The tape has reached its end. Load a new 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 62). 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 position.

Preparation

Setting the Area, Date and Time

Example:

Setttng the date to 2 June 1997 (2.6.1997) and the time to 10.30 am (10:30) in Hong Kong.

Notes:

l Check that the memory backup lithium battery has

been Installed before setting the date and time.

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

1 Set the Power switch to CAMERA, then

press the MENU button until a appears on the monitor (Camera mode).

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2 Press b on the Operation button (a ) to

select “MENU”. The MENU-PAGE 141 appears.

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4 Press n on the 0 button to select

“SETTING” ( I ), then press w to select “SET” ( 2 ).

PAGE AREA SUMR TIME : OFF

ISETTING’ : 1. 1.1996

s ----

:uuJJij,J :-SHNGKNG l

o:oo

2 ~/~~~;+%~qj

5 Press ww or n on the Q button to select

“2.” (day), and press W.

SETTING : 2.jl1996

0:oo

6 Press ./HI or n on the 0 button to select

“6.” (month), and press W.

SETTING : 2. s.b996]

0:oo

7 Press ./HI or n on the a button to select

“ 1997” (year), and press W.

Operation button

l If the date and time have been set, the

MENU-PAGE Ll appears. Press w on the

Q button to select PAGE ‘&.I.

3 Move the light blue highlighted bar to

“AREA” by pressing the n on the Opera-

tion button ( I ), then press ++ or w until

“9 HNGKNG” (Hong Kong) appears ( 2 ).

PAGE nm3 SUMR TIME : OFF

l See the time zone chart on page 25 and

the area table on page 26 for area num-

bers and representative cities for each

time zone.

:UU2J&l : 4.

SETTING : 2. 6.1997

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8 Press ./HI or n on the 0 button to select

“10” (hour), and press W.

SETTING : 2. 6.1997

10:~

9 Press WH or n on the 0 button to select

“30” (minutes), and press W.

The date and time settings are now complete.

ToTurn Off the Menu Display

Press the MENU button.

Notes:

l The internal clock starts operating when w on the

0 button is pressed in step 9 above.

l When the tape cassette is inside, if no settings are

made within 5 minutes after the menu display appears, the display is automatically cancelled.

World Clock

This VIEWCAM is equipped with a world clock

feature. It allows you to easily adjust the time when

you use the VIEWCAM while travelling anywhere in

the world outside your home time zone.

Set the area, date and time if they are not already set. (See page 23.)

MENU button

4 Press F+ on the Q button to select

PAGE 14.

Press n to select “AREA”.

Press ++ or m until “8 BANGKOK”

appears. The VIEWCAM is now set to

the Bangkok time.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu.

Operation button

Changing the Area of theTime Zone

Example:

Changing the area from Hong Kong to Bangkok.

Hold down the Lock

button and slide the

Lock button

oR Power switch to CAMERA.

Press the MENU button until l$3J appears

1 ,

on the monitor.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

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Blank Area Setting

If you do not want to set the area (time zone), you can leave the setting blank. In step 6 above, press ++ or m on the a button until the area setting is blank (after “24”).

To turn off the menu display

Press the MENU button.

Press m on the Operation button (0) to

select “MENU”.

24 q

Preparation

To Display Area, Date and Time on the

Monitor

c 0

a’

3 2P

4 Press the MENU button to turn off the

Refer to page 20 to display function screen a and select MENU-PAGE lj_J.

ress w on the Operation button (0 ) to

select “DISP.“.

Press w or w on the 0 button to select “DATE” or “DATE+TIME”.

menu display. The area, date and time

will be displayed on the monitor.

Setting Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time)

1 Refer to page 20 to display function

screen &/ and select MENU-PAGE IjJ. Press w on the Operation button (Q ) to

select MENU-PAGE 14.

2 Press q on the 0 button to select

“SUMR TIME”.

3 Press w to select “ON”. The time auto-

matically changes to summer time.

DISPLAY MENU

Time Zone Chart

4 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu display. The ” -:4. ” mark will be dis- played to the left of the area indicator.

To reset to standard time, set the “SUMR

TIME” menu

item to “OFF”.

q 25

Area

Number

Area Table

3 CAIRO Egypt, Finland. Greece, Turkey

6 KARACHI Maldives, Pakistan

8 BANGKOK Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand. Vietnam

10 TOKYO Japan, Korea

11 SYDNEY

LONDON

PARIS

MOSCOW

DUBAI

DACCA

HNGKNG Australia (Perth), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Borneo, Bali), Malaysia,

England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time)

Austria, France. Germany, Italy. Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia

Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles. Russia (Moscow)

United Arab Emirates

Bangladesh, India, Myanmar

Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan

Australia (Sydney)

12 SOLOMON New Caledonia

17 L.A. U.S.A. (Los Angeles San Francisco), PST (Pacific Standard Time)

WLLNGTN Fiji, New Zealand

SAMOA Western Samoa

HAWAII

ANCHRGE U.S.A. (Alaska), AST (Alaska Standard Time)

DENVER

1 CHICAGO 1 Mexico, U.S.A. (Chicago), CST (Central Standard Time)

NEWYORK

CARACAS Chile, Dominica, Venezuela

RIO

FN ISL.

Hawaii Is., Tahiti, HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

U.S.A. (Denver), MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Canada (Montreal), Jamaica, Peru, U.S.A. (New York, Washington DC >, EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Fernando de Noronha

* These are common names. The formal may be different.

AZORES

Azores Islands

26 q

Preparation

Picture/Backlight Adjustments

MENU button

Operation button

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting, etc., adjust the monitor picture.

ress

5 P

++ or FF to adjust the picture or

backlight to your preference.

1 Set the Power switch

oFFc-y*

to CAMERA.

‘1

2 Press the MENU button until function

screen @ appears on the monitor.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

3 Press t( on the Operation button (0) to

select “PICTURE”.

6 When you are finished, press the MENU

button to turn off the adjustment display.

When theVIEWCAM is in VCR Mode

Press the MENU button until @ appears on the monitor. Then perform steps 3 through 6 shown above.

Notes:

l In bright daylight, the monitor picture will be

easier to see if you set the backlight (“BACKLIGHT”) to “BRIGHT”.

l The picture adjustments have been factory pre-

set to neutral settings, and the backlight mode (“BACKLIGHT”) has been factory preset to normal (“NORM.“).

l When the colour is adjusted, the picture on the

screen may differ from the picture actually

recorded. Do not change the colour settings unless it is necessary.

4 Press n or ./HI on the 0 button to

select the menu item you wish to adjust.

q 27

Using the Hand Strap

1 Thread the narrow end of the

hand strap through the VIEWCAM’s hand strap eyelet. Then pass the wide end of the strap through the narrow loop at the other end

2 Pull the

wide end and tighten the strap.

Fixing the Hand Strap on Your Wrist

Pass your right hand through the loop of the hand strap. Then move the slider toward your wrist

until the strap

fits your wrist

snugly.

Caution:

l Be careful not to drop the VIEWCAM when

attaching the hand strap. or during operation

Slider

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Hold one end of the strap and thread it

through the loop below the speaker on the lens section.

Note:

l If the hand strap is attached to the loop.

remove it first.

Thread the end of the strap through the long

slider and move the long slider in the direction of the arrow to secure

Loosen the buckle, and then pass the strap

through it.

Draw the strap in the direction of

( 1 ). and then secure the end of with the short slider ( 2 ).

a-8 Use the same procedure to at

other end of the stra

speaker.

;

3 to the loop above the

the arrow

the strap

tach the

Using the Tripod Adaptor

When you use the VIEWCAM with a tripod, you must first attach the supplied tripod adaptor to the VIEWCAM.

Raise the adaptor’s screw latch, and turn the latch clockwise to firmly fix the screw into the VIEWCAM’s tripod adaptor socket.

l To connect your tripod to the tripod adaptor,

firmly fix the mounting plate screw of your tripod into the adaptor’s tripod socket. For details, see the user’s manual for your tripod

Loop

Long slider

Buckle

Short slider

Screw latch-

Sirew

Caution:

- DO not connect your tripod to the VIEWCAM

without using the tripod adaptor. The tripod may not balance properly and fall over, resulting in serious damage to the VIEWCAM.

Handling the LCD Monitor

l DO not let anything press against the monitor

screen, and do not expose it to shock as it may

break.

l 00 not put the VIEWCAM on a table, or any other

surface, with the monitor screen facing down

l Use a soft cloth to clean the screerl

28 q

Basic Operations Camera Recording

l Refer to pages 19-21 on how to operate

the monitor display.

Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder.

You can watch the subject on the large LCD

monitor screen for easier. more enjoyable videoshooting.

Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto

Before you start recording. perform the operations

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22 ‘g E

described on pages 13 through 28 to prepare your VIEWCAM for recording.

Hold down the lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA.

l The picture from the lens is now displayed

on the LCD monitor.

Function indicator

ToTurn the Power Off

Slide the Power switch to OFF

without pressing the Lock

button.

Notes:

l To leave Camera Recording mode, set the Power

switch to OFF

l Durrng Camera Recording mode, the speaker is off.

and the PHONES (earphones) jack cannot be used.

l If the VIEWCAM IS kept in Recording Standby mode

for more than approximately 5 mtnutes. the power will automatrcally turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged To

continue recordrng after thrs, set the Power swrtch to

OFF. and then back to CAMERA again.

l If you WIII not be recording again for a while. turn the

power off This will make the battery last longer.

l The operation indicators can be turned off or back

on again with the MODE DISPLAY button

l The date and time, once set, will be internally

recorded even if they do not appear on the screen.

You can also turn them on or off on the screen. See

page 25 for details.

OTr

“AUTO” appears.

2 Press the REC START/STOP button to start

recording.

Note:

l When you set the Power switch to CAMERA, it

may take some time before the screen appears. Wait until the screen appears, then start operation

To Pause Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the VIEWCAM enters Recording Standby mode.

Maximum Time for Continuous Camera

Recording and Playback

BaUery pack Max. camera

tecotiing time

BT-L2 Approx 50 min.

Notes:

l The use of the zoom and other functions will

accelerate power consumption. The actual recording time per battery pack may be 30%50% less than the maximum camera recording

time shown above.

l The above playback time is based on operation of

the VIEWCAM without use of the A/V pack and with the volume set at the middle setting.

Approx. 50 min.

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to centre

attention on the subject)

Tele-

photo

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To Zoom In Press the Power Zoom T (telephoto) button to get a close-up view ( 1 ).

To Zoom Out

Press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to

wide field of view ( 2 )

get a

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Press the MENU button until function screen @ appears on the monitor (Camera mode).

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

Press w on the Operation button (0) to

/3J

select “MENU”.

Operation button

Press w on the 0 button to select

MENU-PAGE ia ( I ), then press n to select “DGTL ZOOM” ( 2 ).

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1 w-

l The zoom speed changes depending on the

ZOOM 1

&.-x-.-T 1

Power Zoom buttons

degree of pressure placed on the Power Zoom buttons.

l The on-screen display will show you the current

zoom setting.

Notes:

l The VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming

in on subjects within 1.5 m. The VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until it focuses on the subject.

l Frequent zooming produces unattractive

pictures. It also increases battery power consumption

Setting the Digital Zoom

You can select between two different zoom ranges: l-l 2 x optical zoom or 12-30 x digital zoom. The 12-30 x digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. The zoom range is factory preset to 1-12 x optical zoom. In the

12-30 x zoom range, the picture quality may

suffer slightly

16 9

REMOTE DGTL ZOOM : :FF

Press w to select “ON”.

The digital zoom is now on. Press the

: 3FF

: ON

OFF

MENU button to turn off the menu.

To return to normal zoom, set “DGTL ZOOM”

to “OFF” in step 4 above.

Note:

l When the digital zoom is used, the picture quali-

ty may suffer. At maximum zoom. the horizontal resolution decreases by a maximum of 60% of the optical zoom.

Basic Operations Camera Recording

Digital Quick Zoom (Extend Zoom)

Use the digital quick zoom function (extend zoom)

to instantly zoom in on a subject This is useful when you want to Instantly capture a particular

subject.

Setting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges

Refer to page 20 to display function screen @ and select MENU-PAGE ‘3, and then press w on the Operation button (0) to select “EXTEND ZOOM”.

Press u or w on the 0 button to select “15’,

PHOTO SNAP

Using Digital Quick Zoom (Extend

Zoom)

1 Press the MENU button until @l appears on

the monitor

(Camera mode).

Auto Focus

The auto focus feature is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on

whatever is in the centre of the scene. Always

keep the subject in the centre of the screen.The auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown in the chart. In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually

(see page 52).

Fast r~~~vir~g subject

Subject lias vertical or

I lorlzontal strioes

Backgrourld is too bright

Subject IS being shot tllrough

dlrtv or wet wlndow

2 D

To return to the previous magnification, press

M on the 0 button to select “-ND” again.

Notes:

l When the digital quick zoom is used. the picture quality

l The digital quick zoom (extend zoom) function does not

l When the extend zoom is on with the optlcal zoom at

uring recording. press ++ on the Operation button (a) to select “EXTEND” when you want to instantly zoom in on a

subject.

Operation button I@

“EXTEND 1.5 x “, “EXTEND 2.5 x ” is displayed.

decreases by a maximum of 60% of the optical zoom.

work in the dlgttal zoom (12-30 y ) range (“EXTEND” IS faintly displayed.)

12x. 1.5x becomes 18y,2Oy becomes24x.and

2.5 x becomes 30 Y

“EXTEND 2.0 x ” or

H 31

w gJ?j

Llgllt reflects off the subject

Subject has fine. repeated

patterns

High speed shutter bemg

used under fluorescent

Itqhtmq

Notes:

If no subject IS in the centre of the monttor, the focus

area will expand and the subject nearest the centre

will be focused on. If no subject is displayed on the monitor, the VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until some subject comes into the frame. If the image being recorded is not sharp, the auto focus may not function and the Image will be blurred. If this occurs, press the Power Zoom W button to zoom out, or pan the VIEWCAM to shoot some other subject The auto focus will resume operation.

rwo s(qects ai dlfferent dtstance:

overlap In the same scene

SXY=C!S a: different distances

appear IIT the centre of the scene

a! tne same time

Backlight Compensation

Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)

WC)

When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) feature to improve the picture.

Press the MENU button until u appears

on the monitor (Camera mode).

Note:

l At locations where lighting is insufficient,

“LIGHT” appears on the monitor. “GAINUP” instead of “BLC” appears indicating

the BLC function cannot be used.

Press ,/~1 on the Operation button (a)

to select “BLC”. The backlight compen-

sation indicator I‘m” appears on the moni

tor, indicating that the BLC function is

now working.

When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too little ambient illumination) is displayed on the monitor. Use the gain-up feature to record a brighter picture.

1 Press the MENU button until @I appears on

the monitor (Camera mode).

Note:

l At locations where lighting is adequate. the

“LIGHT” indicator will not appear. “BLC” instead of “GAIN-UP” appears indicating

the gain-up function cannot be used.

2 Press F/HI on the Operation button (Q )

to select “GAIN-UP”. The “LIGHT” display changes to the gain-up (cat’s eye) display “ :PB”, function is now working.

indicating that the gain-up

Operation

button

To turn off the BLC function, press ä /HI on the

0 button to select “BLC” again. The I‘m” indi-

cator goes off.

F”Fd

LIGHT

Operation

button

To turn off the gain-up function press b/m on

the 8 button to select “GAIN-UP” again. The “T;D(I~” display changes to the “LIGHT” display.

Notes:

l If the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location

after it is engaged in Gain-up mode, the Gain-up mode will disengage automatically.

l There is more picture noise in Gain-up mode

Basic Operations Camera Recording

Digital Image Stabilization (DW

The DIS function lets you stabilize the image by electronically cancelling relatively small image

shakes that are often annoying in close-up shots.

1 Press the MENU button until u appears

on the monitor (Camera mode).

DISPLAY MENU

2 Press m on the Operation button (0 ) to

select “DIY. The ” Ii ” indicator appears on the monitor, and the VIEWCAM enters

DIS mode.

Caution:

l The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive

Image shake. or for the subjects or situations described below.

Subject with low contrast* Subject with a plain background* Dark or dimly lit subject* Subject with vertical or horizontal stripes Many moving subjects in a single frame (*The ” ii ” Indicator blinks during these condrtrons.)

Macro Shots

This VIEWCAM lets you shoot close-up images of small objects such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 1.5 m of the VIEWCAM, do not zoom in on the subject.

Instead, zoom out all the way by holding down the Power Zoom W button, and then move the VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The VIEWCAM will

automatically focus on the subject when the

lens is set for the widest angle.

AUTO

Operation

button

To return to normal recording mode, press m on the 0 button to select “DIS” again. The ” it ” indicator will disappear.

Notes:

l While this function is in progress, the image on the

monitor is slightly magnified, and the shutter speed

is automatically switched from the standard speed

(XC sec.) to XX sec.

l Image resolution slightly decreases in DIS mode. l Under the light of fluorescent lamps, the picture may

brighten and dim.

l The DIS feature does not work during Still Recording

mode.

l Battery consumption is larger in DIS mode. We

recommend that you not use the DIS feature when using the VIEWCAM on a tripod.

Tri

Notes:

l When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that

the subject receives sufficient illumination.

l It is recommended that you use a tripod for

recording macro shots, to prevent image shake.

l Before you mount the VIEWCAM on a tripod, be sure

to connect the supplied tripod adaptor to the VIEWCAM (see page 28).

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Fade In and Fade Out

With the fade function, it is possible to fade in or

fade out scenes smoothly. It is effective especially

for indicating a dramatic change in scenery.

Fade Out

Press the MENU button until a appears

on the monitor (Camera mode).

DISPLAY MENU

Fade out

Fade In

Press the MENU button until u appears

on the monitor (Camera mode).

Press w on the Operation button (a) to

select “FADE”.

l “FADE” appears on the monitor.

Press the REC START/STOP button to start

recording.

Press w on the Operation button (a) to

select “FADE”.

l “FADE” appears 011 the monitor.

AUTO

Operation

button

Press the REC START/STOP button.

“FADE” changes to “FADE IN”, and after the screen turns white, recording begins and the picture and sound fade into the

monitor screen.

FADE

(00)

Press the REC START/STOP button at the

point where you wish to stop recording. “FADE” changes to “FADE OUT”, and the picture and sound fade out as the screen gradually turns white. The VIEWCAM then

returns to Recording Standby mode.

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Recording with the Wide

Screen (16:9)

This feature lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and the bottom of the picture are

masked with black bands to produce an effec-

tive screen aspect ratio of 16:9.

g _g Setting the Wide Screen

Press the MENU button

on the monitor (Camera

MODE

2 Press m on the Operation button (0) to

select “MENU”.

Mode

until @j

mode).

appears

5 To return to the normal picture, press 4

to select “OFF” in step 4 above.

Notes:

When using the fade function (see page 34) in the

Wide Screen mode, only the unmasked portion of

the screen will fade in or out. You can only use the Wide Screen mode when the VIEWCAM is in Camera mode.

DISP : OFF DATE DATE +TIME

SELF REC : AUTO NO CORRECT

Operation

button

3 Press m on the 0 button to select

MENU-PAGE [2J ( I ) and then press n to

select “16:9” ( 2 ).

4 Press m to select “ON”. Then, press the

MENU button to turn off the menu.

: OFF OUTPUT

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Normal Screen mode

Wide Screen mode

Quick Return

When you have been playing back what you

have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function

Note:

l If the cassette has been removed since the last

recording, or If no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded. “RETURN” indicator will be faintly displayed and the quick return function will not operate.

1 Set the Power switch

to CAMERA.

ttor 2 Press the MENU bu

i until @j appears

on the monitor.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

(a,-3

3 Press H on the Operation button (0) to

select “RETURN”. The tape will begin winding or rewinding to the end of the last

recorded scene.

AUTO

Edit Search

The edit search fea.ture lets you search. without switching from Camera Recording mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next.

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the

MENU button until @ appears on the monitor.

2 Hold down ++ for reverse edit search or

m for forward edit search on the 0

button.

Bm 3: 4 is’

2 gg 0%

AUTO

Operation

button

l To cancel, press H on the 0 button to

select “RETURN” again.

4 When the tape reaches the end of the last

recorded scene, the VIEWCAM enters Recording Standby mode.

Fltut~l3 D

gj-

-0:

m---l

AU ro

PAUSE

_ .‘a

. .

-_ . ,: R

t’ c

3 Wh

Notes:

Some picture noise appears dunng reverse edit search. Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search IS performed at five times the normal playback speed. The sound is off during edit search

en you find the point where you want to

begin recording, release the button.

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Basic Operations Camera Recording

Tips on Recording Positions

The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in relaxed postures.

l You can record using more natural body pos-

tures since you can see the subject on-screen, without having to hold the VIEWCAM against

your eye

l The LC[3\ monitor also makes high-angle and

low-angie shots easy

l In hand-held recording, the VIEWCAM has to be

steadied to prevent image shake.

l Use a tripod for very stable recording.

Basic Recording Positions

Basic Posture

Look at the monitor with both eyes.

Place you: right

thumb below the

Power Zoom button, and your left thumb below the Operation button.

Press your elbows against your sides

Notes:

l Take care not to touch the monitor screen with

your fingers. as perspiration and dirt will smudge It.

l Unless you intend to create a special effect,

keep the VIEWCAM level with the horizontal

plane

l Take care not to touch the microphone with your

fingers when the VIEWCAM is recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

Hints for Better Shooting

l Position the subject in the centre of the screen.

When you are using auto focus, whatever IS in the centre of the screen is kept in focus.

Posttion the subject in

the centre.

l Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture, have

the light source behind you. When the background is brighter than the subject, the subject often becomes too dark. If you need to record with this lighting. correct the gain or iris to

improve the picture (see pages 32 and 55).

Focus manually when

you need to position the

subject off centre (see

page 52).

High Angle

You can record and still see the monitor screen. This is convenient when you want to record over a crowd.

Low Angle

Wh en kneeling,

one knee on

Put

the ground for the best stability.

Rest on both elbows to stabilize the

VIEWCAM.

Self Recording

Rotate the monitor 180”.

This is useful when you want to record your own portrait by yourself, or record yourself and your friends together.

Ltght from

behind

l Before zooming, think about how to best frame

Backlighting

the shot. Stop zooming when the shot is well framed.

l When image shake is noticeable during zoomed-

in telephoto shooting, use a tripod, or press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to zoom out. (See page 28 for the use of the tripod adaptor.)

l Horizontal panning (lateral movement) and tilting

(vertical movement) should be done slowly to emphasize the wide expanse of a scene or the height of a building, and to make them easy to watch on playback.

l Use wide-angle settings for fast-moving

subjects.

Note:

l It may take longer to focus when zooming and

panning are used frequently.

Setting theVIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode

This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto shutter

speed functions. Set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode and you can record high-quality pictures easily.

When “AUTO” is not displayed on the monitor, the VIEWCAM is not in Full Auto mode. Perform the

procedure below to set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode.

1 While the VIEWCAM is in Camera mode,

press the MENU button until &I appears.

Note:

l If the VIEWCAM is in Manual Focus mode

(“FOCUS” selected on @ screen), press

H on the 0 button to return to Auto Focus

mode (see page 52).

Press ä /HI on the Operation button (0 ) to

select “MANUAL”.

button

Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press 4

on the a button to select “AUTO”.

Press the MENU button until @j appears.

“AUTO” is displayed on the monitor. During normal recording, use the a screen for the Full Auto mode.

“AUTO” indicator

Basic Operations Camera Recording

Remaining Recording Time 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.

MODE DISPLAY button

Approx. remaining

rec0rding the

Less than half of the

tape remaining

Monifat display

Remaining Battery Power Display

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

10 min.-8 min.

8 min.-6 min. 6 min.-4 min.

4 min.-2 min.

2 min.-l min.

El El

Fllll

F[M

jiZql

11111 1111

THETAPEENDSSOON.

1 min.-O min.

0 min.

(The tape has

reached its end.)

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

CHANGETHECASSEllE.

after 5 seconds from the time you press the

REC START/STOP button to start recording.

+ (after 3 sec.)

- G3

L\7

/ : \

+ (after 3 sec.)

TAPEEND

BA'ITERYISTOOLOW.

(/"

-Pi&-

J 8 "1.

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.

Using the Infrared Remote

Control

Use the remote control to operate the VIEWCAM from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for use as a VCR.

1 Set the Power switch

to CAMERA or VCR.

2 Press the MENU button until @J (Camera

mode) or &I (VCR mode) appears on the monitor.

5 Aim the remote control at the photore-

ceptor of the VIEWCAM. and press the control buttons for operation.

Approximate operating range of remote control

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

3 Press B+ on the Operation button (2) to

select “MENU”.

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/ PAGE

DISP. : OFF DATE DATE+TIME TIME CODE SELF REC : AUTO NO CORRECT

:.3-J B:a 2

: OFF OUTPUT

Operation button

4 Press m on the Q button to select

MENU-PAGE 2) (s) and then press n to select “REMOTE” ( 2_ ). Make sure that “REMOTE” is set to “ON”.

PAGE;

16 9

REMOTE

:g)agJa

: OFF : ON

OF;

Notes:

l Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light

from interior illumination to fall onto the VIEWCAM’s photoreceptor, as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly.

l Be sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the VIEWCAM’s photoreceptor.

l When the “REMOTE” setttng is changed in either

Camera or VCR mode, the setting for the other mode is automatically set to the same.

l The lithium battery normally lasts about one year It

can be shorter under some operating conditions When the lithium battery is dead and the remote control does not operate. replace the battery wtth a new one followng the instructions on page 13

l The b, ä . n u 3 or H buttons on the remote

control cannot be used to move the cursor, or se!ect or set any of the various functions on the monttor.

REC START/STOP button

ZOOM buttons

If “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”, press ++ to

select “ON”.

F. ADVLSTROBE button

40 q

Basic Operations Plavback

l Refer to pages 19-21 on how to operate the

monitor display.

Playback

The LCD monitor makes it possible to play back

and see what you have just recorded. Nothing

needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback. You can hear the sound through the

built-in speaker or via your own stereo earphones.

Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR.

l It may take some time before

the screen appears. Wait

until the screen appears,

then start operat Ion.

Press the MENU button until u appears on the monitor.

If the tape is not at the desired point, press

4 or H on the Operation button (0 ) to select “FF” ( I ) or “REW” ( i ).

Lock button

l Stereo earphones

/JlifT a 3 5 mm

diameter plug can 3e plugged directly

:r\to the PHONES

jack When you use tn~s jack, the

s;xaker automatltally turns off.

PHONES jack

Caution:

l Tc use the remote control, make sure that the remote

control menu item (“REMOTE”) is set to “ON”. The remote control cannot be used to operate the \/IEWCAM when this IS set to “OFF”. See page 40.

Volume Control

Whrle the VIEWCAM is in the VCR mode, press the V3L A or v button to increase or decrease the v3/ume to your preference.

The volume control indicator will appear on the

monitor. After adjusting the volume, if the Volume

control buttons are not pressed. the indicator will disappear by itself shortly.

Operation button Press F/H to select “PLAY”.

To Stop Playback

Press n on the 0 button to select “STOP”.

Auto Tape Rewind

The tape is automatically rewound when

playback reaches the end of the tape.

Notes:

l If you wish to turn off the operation indicators on the

monitor (e.g. because they interfere with your view of the picture), press the MODE DISPLAY button. The buttons will still function as indicated even after their indicators are turned off.

Decrease CJ Increase

Note:

l The volume can also be adjusted with the remote

control.

Fast Forward and Rewind

During a stop mode, press M or 4 on the 0

button to select “FF” (Fast Forward) or “REW”

(Rewind) on the a screen (VCR mode).

Displaying the Date and Time

of Recording

2 Wh

en you find the desired scene, press ./HI on the 0 button to select “PLAY” to return to normal playback.

The date and time, once set, are stored in memory. You can display them on the monitor during playback even if they were off during recording.

Display the menu screen (VCR mode)

using the MENU button and the Opera button (0 ).

, . . . . . .

( *,w

j, Hi

: a ’

Select “DISP.” and set it to “DATE” or

“DATE+TIME” using the 0 button.

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---.

IYS’. :OFF: DATE tJAl-E+TLMFZ TIME CODE REMOTE : ON OFF

: OFF OUTPUT

ion

PLAY

i-I

Notes:

l The sound is off during search l Some picture noise appears durtng search This is

not a malfunction.

Still

This function makes it possible to freeze the

picture. During playback, press b/w on the 0

button to select “STILL” on the @I screen (VCR

mode). To return to normal playback, press ./HI

to select “STILL” once again.

Notes:

l You can also display the date and time by pressing

the DATE DISPLAY ON/OFF button on the remote control. (When the tape is not running, the current date or time will be displayed.)

l If you wish to display the date and time during

playback, make sure, before recording, that the date and time have been set correctly. If they are not set,

‘I

--.--.--” will be displayed. This will also be displayed

on blank or damaged portions of the tape

Video Search

This function makes it easy for you to searc a scene near the current tape position.

During playback, press m on the Operation button (0 ) to select “FF” ( I ) (or + to select “REW” [ 2 1) on the a screen (VCR mode). The fast forward (or reverse) playback picture is displayed on-screen.

Operation button

7 for

Slow

This function makes it possible to play back in slow motion. During playback, press the SLOW button on the remote control. To return to normal playback, press PLAY button on the remote control to select “PLAY”.

SLOW button

SLOW

/..., -

--,..I I

Notes:

l The sound is off during Still and Slow modes. l To protect the tape, the VIEWCAM automatically

returns to ordinary playback if It is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes or in Slow mode for more than about 40 seconds.

l Still image playback can also be operated with the

remote control. (See page 40 )

l If still or slow functions are used when connected to

a TV, noise WIII appear and distort the image

l Slow function cannot be operated from the VIEW-

CAM.

42 H

Basic Operations Playback

Frame Advance

During still picture playback, press the F.ADV/STROBE button on the remote control. Each time you press the button,

the picture advances one frame. To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button ( F).

PLAY buttor

1 PAUSE/STILL button

Turning Off the LCD Monitor

Backlight

This VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor uses a fluores-

cent lamp for backlighting (see page 62). order to reduce battery consumption. you

turn off the lamp when backlighting is not

necessary (e.g. when you are watching a playback on a connected TV’s screen).

While the VIEWCAM is in Camera or VCR

mode. hold down the MODE DISPLAY button for more than 5 seconds. The backlight will turn off and the LAMP OFF indicator will light up. To turn it on again, press the MODE DISPLAY

button. or set the Power switch to OFF and then

back to CAMERA or VCR.

MODE DISPLAY button

In can

F.ADV/STROBE button

Strobe Playback

During normal playback, press the F.ADV/STROBE button on the remote control. The VIEWCAM plays back one frame at a time at approximately l/4 set intervals.

To return to normal playback, press the

PLAY button ( F).

- PLAY button

L- F.ADV/STROBE button

1. ;,

LAMP OFF j

‘,

‘?.

‘,

indicator /..f

‘...

Notes:

l The LAMP OFF indicator will blink when the

monitor is off to indicate that there is a warning message. Press the MODE DISPLAY button and check the message on the monitor.

l Turning the LCD monitor on and off repeatedly

may deplete battery power.

Note:

l Frame advance and strobe playback functions

cannot be controlled from the VIEWCAM.

Programme Search

The programme search feature automatically finds the beginning of a number of previously recorded

scenes. Up to 10 different scenes can be found on

one tape.

Set the Power switch to VCR.

Press the MENU button until @ screen appears on the monitor.

Press 4 on the 0 button to select “REW”

(or m to select “FF”). “SEARCH” will start flashing. The tape rewinds (or fast forwards) to the beginning of a scene immediately

before (or after) the current tape position;

playback then starts automatically. The “REW” and “FF” indicators automatically disappear after about 10 seconds.

/ RN&SUED m 1

To continue searching. press 4 to select

“REW” (or m to select “FF”) while the “SEARCH” indicator is displayed.

Press n on the Operation button (0) to select “SEARCH”. The VIEWCAM enters the Programme Search mode. Both the “REW” and “FF” indicators, or one of them will start flashing.

To cancel. press n to select “SEARCH”

again.

Operation button

Notes:

Example: To find the beginning of five different scenes.

Use this feature when the tape IS stopped or being played back.

This function finds the beginning of the scene 4P

immediately before or after the current tape posItIon. stopping at every scene It IS not possible to skip a scene. This functton cannot spot recordings that are shorter than 10 seconds in length

In steps 3 and 5. If the tape is at a point ahead of the most recent recording. only the “REW” Indicator will flash. and the “FF” Indicator will not appear

In steps 3 and 5. if the tape IS at a point before the oldest recording. only the “FF” indicator wtll flash, and the “REW” indicator will not appear This feature does not function if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded. or If the cassette has been removed after the recordings were made “SEARCH” is faintly displayed In this case.

1;~ 1

Monitor display

Current tape position

Video tape

Beginnings of scenes

-_.---- ._.x.......I.. - . . . .._. ---.I ..-.- _.-~

t-----

1 When you are at this position, i Press ti on the a button to select “REW” to rewind the tape to 3 and begin playback. 1 Press m on the 0 button to select “FF” to forward the tape to 4 and begin playback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

--+

(

Oldest recording

-~-_._-..___-_-_---.-...-_---. _,

,, ,,+

: . . i : :. . .

Most recent recording

; .

,_.________...__..__..........................

_. ________ ___ __

.._.

Basic Operations

Playback

Using theTime Code

The time code allows you to record images together with the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. l/25 sec.). This can be displayed on the

screen when needed, and used as an accurate counter.

Press the MENU button until @I appears

(VCR mode).

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

Press n on the Operation button (a) to select “TIME CODE”. The time code display appears.

Displaying theTime Code with the

Remote Control

Press the Time Code DISPLAY ON/OFF button on the remote control to display and turn off

the time code.

Time Code DISPLAY ON/OFF

button

Displaying the Time Code on Your TV During Playback

1 Display the menu screen (VCR mode) on

the monitor using the MENU button and the Q button.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

When images are played back in Still or Frame

Advance mode, the time code is displayed for

each frame. (During normal playback, only the

hour, minute and second are displayed.)

Frame display

To turn off the time code display, press H on the

0 button again.

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2 Select “TIME CODE” and set it to “OUT-

PUT” using the 0 button. (See pages 20 and 21 for menu setting.)

DISP : OFF DATE DATE +TIME

TlMEcooE :aFF ---

Notes:

When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TC 0:OO:OO). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. The time code will remain displayed even if you press the MODE DISPLAY button to turn off the onscreen display.

Using the Tape Counter

Counter Memory

Use the tape counter feature when you want to know the playback or recording time.

1 Press the MENU button until a (VCR

mode) or @I (Camera mode) appears on the monitor.

MODE

DISPLAY MENU

/ i

2 Press n on the Operation button (0) to

select “TIME CODE”. The time code dis- play appears.

Use the counter memory when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter memory is reset (0:OO:OO) is stored in memory to make it easier to return the tape to that point.

During playback or

recording, display the time code on the monitor.

Press w on the 0 button to select “MEMORY”. The time code display changes to the counter memory display.

Press w to select “RESET” at the beginning of a scene you want to return to later The counter is reset to “M O:OO.OO”

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Time code

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X g

3 Press w on the Q button to select

‘RESET”. The time code display changes to the tape counter.

4 B egin recording or playback. You can

check the recording or playback time on the monitor.

- Tape counter

Stop the tape after playback. If you have been recording, stop the tape and set the Power switch to VCR

Rewind the tape. The tape WIII automatically stop when the counter reaches O.OO:OO.

Start playback to view the desired scene.

To cancel the Counter Memory mode

Repeat step 1 and press 4 on the Q button to select “MEMORY”. The counter memory display

will change to the normal time code display

Notes:

l The Fast Forward function can be used In the same

way.

l This function does not work during video searches l In step 5 above, the tape may stop slightly ahead or

behind the point where you reset the counter to “M 0:00:00”.

Basic Operations Playback

Skip Playback

This feature automatically skips unwanted

sections during playback. Use the SKIP PLAY

operation buttons on the remote control to

perform skip playback.

Remote control

Press the MARK IN/OUT button at the end of the section you wish to skip. The “MARK OUT” display changes to “SKIP PLAY” after about five seconds.

MARK OUT

Set the Power switch

to VCR.

D PLAY button

b STOP button

n FF button

REW button

SKIP PLAY

operation buttons

MARK MARK

Skip Play START button

MODE ON/OFF button

DELETE button IN/OUT button

SKIP PLAY

Note:

l Repeat steps 3 and 4 to skip additional

scenes.

Rewind the tape to the beginning of the playback section.

Press the Skip Play START button on the remote control. Skip playback starts. During the skipped section, “SEARCH MARK” flashes on the screen.

Press the Skip Play MODE ON/OFF button on the remote control. The VIEWCAM enters the Skip Play mode, and “SKIP

PLAY” is displayed on the screen.

a -’

SKIP PLAY

During.playback, press the MARK IN/OUT button at the beginning of the section you wish to skip. The “SKIP PLAY” display changes to “MARK IN”, which then changes to the flashing “MARK OUT” display after about five seconds.

To stop skip playback

Press n on the Operation button (0 ) or press

the STOP button on the remote control.

To disengage the Skip Play mode

Press the Skip Play MODE ON/OFF button on the remote control. The “SKIP PLAY” display disappears.

SKIP PLAY

- _

Deleting Skip Marks

To change a skipped section

1 in Skip Play mode. rewind

or fast forward the tape to

the beginning of the

section with a skip mark.

2 Press the PLAY button to

start playback.

3 When “MARK IN” or “MARK OUT” is

PLAY

displayed, hold down the Skip Play MARK

DELETE button for two seconds.

l The red “DELETE MARK” display will

appear on the monitor, and the skip mark will be deleted. The red “DELETE MARK” display will then disappear, and the white

“SKIP PLAY” display will appear on the

monitor.

Delete the skip mark to be changed, then add new skip marks, following steps 3 and 4 on page 47.

Notes:

l The SKIP PLAY operation buttons work only after

the MODE ON/OFF button is pressed to engage the Skip Play mode.

l Leave about ten seconds between skip marks. If

the interval between skip marks is less than ten seconds, the skip playback function may not operate correctly during playback.

l The skip playback function will not work with

tapes recorded with camcorders other than this VIEWCAM.

l Skip marks cannot be added to a tape if the

erasure protect tab is in the “SAVE” position.

l Fast forward and other functions cannot be used

while the MARK IN/OUT signals are being

recorded (approx. 5 sec. after the MARK IN/OUT button is pressed).

l Audio or video noise may occur when adding or

deleting skip marks. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Note:

l This VIEWCAM uses two standardized DV

(digital VCR) signals, Skip ID and Index ID. for skip playback. When deleting skip marks Skip

ID and Index ID signals pre-recorded on the

tape may also be deleted.

Example of

Skip Playback

MARK IN 1

(beginning of skipped scene)

Tape

Playedback image

r- MARK OUT

(end of skipped scene)

During search, a still image of the last scene is displayed.

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Self Recording

The LCD monitor can be rotated 180” vertically

so that the monitor screen faces the subject.

This lets you record yourself while watching

yourself on the screen.

Enjoy recording your own portrait by yourself,

or recording yourself and your friends together at a party.

Example of Recording in Self Recording Mode

Note:

l If the image on the monitor is upside-down,

return the monitor to the normal position and display MENU-PAGE rl (Camera mode). Press H on the Operation button (a) to select “SELF REC” ( J ) and then press 4 to select “AUTO” ( z ).

Operation button

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Press 4 or b to select “WIDE ” or

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: OFF OUTPUT

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“TELE”.

Recording yourself and your friends together at a

party, using the remote control, while monitoring

yourselves on the VIEWCAM’s screen.

Cautions:

l Do not rotate the monitor to the self recording

position while the VIEWCAM IS recording or playing back.

l For recording in Self Recording mode, be sure to

rotate the monitor, NOT the lens. If you hold the VIEWCAM upside down with its lens at the bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down.

Normal Self Recording 1 Rotate the VIEWCAM’s monitor section

180” vertically. The VIEWCAM will show a mirror image of the subject. Playback image will not be reversed even though

the monitor shows the mirror image

during self recording.

Press n to select “REC START”.

To pause record

ng, press n on the 8

button.

Self Recording Message OSD

In Self Recording mode, by following some simple

instructions that appear on the monitor screen,

you can easily record a short video message for

somebody. This feature is especially convenient

for editing video letters.

l Perform step 1 of “Normal Self Recording” on

page 49, then perform the procedure below.

1 Press HI/* on the Operation button (Q) to

select “MESSAGE”. The instruction “PRESS REC START FOR LEAVING YOUR MESSAGE.” appears on the monitor, and the “REC START” indicator starts flashing.

3 When the remaining recording time

reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will flash.

l When you want to extend the recording

time, press w/d on the Q button to select

“EXTEND” within 5 seconds. After pressing the button, you may record continuously for 10 more seconds.

4 At the end of recording, the screen fades

out, and recording stops automatically. The VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode, and “PRESS REC START FOR LEAVING YOUR MESSAGE.” appears again on the monitor screen.

/ PRESS REC START FOR 1

LEAVING YOUR MESSAGE

2 Press H on the Q button to select “REC

START”. Say your message while facing the lens of the VIEWCAM.

l The recording time is preset for 20 sec-

onds.

l The remaining number of seconds IS dis-

played in the upper right hand corner of the monitor screen.

LEAVING YOUR MESSAGE.

FdESSAGE

Operation button

PRESS REC START FOR

Note:

l When you want to stop recording before mes-

sage recording stops automatically, press H on the Q button to select “REC STOP”. The screen fades out immediately and the VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode.

MESSAt3E

MESSAGE

f20-15-10-5-4-3-2-l 1

(remaining number of seconds)

Useful Features for Camera Recording

More Information on Self Recording

*The screen Image is automatically inverted

when the monitor rotation is between 140° and 200”.

When the monitor is turned back to the

normal position. the image returns to normal

l During Self Recording mode, only the REC

START/STOP, Zoom Wide and Telephoto buttons function on the remote control (see

page 40)

Photoreceptor

l In Self Recording mode, it is not possible

to record using manual recording modes,

change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use the quick return and some of the other features.

l You can begin playback by setting the

Power switch to VCR, even while the monitor is rotated 180”. The functions displayed on the monitor during normal playback still operate even though not displayed. (For example, b/w on the Operation button [o] works as the Play

button.) After recording in Self Recording mode, you can enjoy instant playback without

having to re-rotate the monitor. In this case, the indicators will not be displayed on the monitor.

l If you set “SELF REC” to “NO CORRECT”

on MENU-PAGE ‘_J (Camera mode), the

image on the monitor screen will be dis-

played upside down.

tons

mode

l In Self Recording mode, all standard

warning indicators on the monitor are replaced by a flashing “@” indicator. To check the meaning of the warning, turn the monitor back to the normal position.

DISP : OFF DATE DATE +TlME

: OFF OUTPUT

SELF F?EC : AN-0 ii6 t6i%%

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Manual Focus

To Return to Auto Focus Mode

The auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown in the chart on page 31. In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.

MENU button

Operation button

Setting the Manual Focus

1 Press the MENU button until @J appears

on the monitor (Camera mode).

Press n on the Operation buttor select “FOCUS”.

(Q) to

Press n on the Q button to select “FOCUS” in step 1.

Notes:

l When recording in the Manual Focus mode, you

may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 1.5 m of the VIEWCAM

In such a case, shift the zoom control toward

wide angle, and then try focusing again

l If you focus on a subject in wide angle and then

set the zoom to maximum, the subject may go out of focus. First focus on the subject at maxrmum zoom setting and then shoot at the desired zoom setting.

l If the lens is dirty or fogged, you may not be able

to obtain correct focus.

AUTO

2 Press ti or m on the 0 button to

select “NEAR’or “FAR”.

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Setting the Shutter Speed

MENt_ button

Operation button

Press the MENU button until @I appears on

the monitor (Camera mode).

Press ./H+ on the Operation button (f

select “MANUAL”.

El) to

To Return to the Standard Shutter Speed

In step 4. press * on the 0 button to select “NORMAL”.

To reset the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode. press

b/w to select “CAMERA MODE” and then press

a to select “AUTO” in step 2.

Recommended Shutter Speeds

The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter

speed for the ambient light.

Sitmtian

l Recording sports action in

bright daylight

l Recording in bright day-

light at a ski resort

l/l 0000 sec.

l/l000 sec.

Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press m

to select “MANUAL”.

SHUT SPEED : WHITE BALANCE : IRIS

Press w to select “SHUT. SPEED”.

CAMERA MODE :

Note:

l Pressing n once again will select “WHITE

BALANCE”, not the “IRIS”.

4 P ress m or t( to select the desired shutter

speed.

l You can select from 6 shutter speed

settings from %,n (NORMAL) to V’IOO(K).

l Recording outdoor sports

on a somewhat cloudy day

l Recording an outside

scene through a car window (when you want to

1 /I 000 sec.

l/250 sec.

minimize blurs caused by camera shake)

l When you want to reduce

the light by half. Use as a

11120 sec.

substitute for an ND2 filter.

Note on Recording under Fluorescent Lighting

If the picture on the monitor flickers when recording under fluorescent lighting, you may be able to compensate by changing the shutter

speed to ‘/1x1 sec.

Notes:

l Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent

lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts.

l Recording with a shutter speed higher than l/j,

set (standard) tends to darken the picture. Record in bright locations when you use a high shutter speed.

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White Balance Lock

To Return to the Auto Mode

MENU button

Operation button

1 Press the MENU button until @l appears on

the monitor (Camera mode). Press b/w on the Operation button (a) to select “MANUAL”.

Perform steps 1 to 3, and press 4 on the Q button to select “AUTO”.

To reset the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode, press

./HI to select “CAMERA MODE” and then press

4 to select “AUTO” in step 2.

Notes:

l When recording with the white balance locked, if

the light source changes or if you move from

indoor to outdoor, or vice versa, the white balance may shift. Reset the white balance.

l Even after the white balance has been locked,

white balance shifts may occur due to slight changes in illumination or depending on the subject.

l Do not move the VIEWCAM while “LOCK” is

flashing in step 5.

l If the “LOCK” indicator does not stop flashing,

set the white balance to “AUTO” and reset to “LOCK”.

Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press m

to select “MANUAL”.

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SHUT SPEED : WHITE BALANCE :

‘IRIS

Press n to select “WHITE BALANCE”.

Aim the VIEWCAM at a solid white subject

in the light.

5 Press w to select “LOCK”. The “LOCK”

display flashes and the white balance is automatically locked. The “LOCK” display stops flashing when the locking procedure is completed.

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:SHUT SPEED :

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Manual Iris

The VIEWCAM is normally set to Auto Iris mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to record a clear image. Correct iris to adjust the aperture.

MENU button

Press ++ or m to select the desired value

setting.

l The number shows the selected aperture

value. The adjustable range is from -6 (least light) to + 6 (most light).

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CAMERA MODE :

To Return to the Auto Mode

In step 4. press t( or H on the 0 button to select “0”.

Operation button

Press the MENU button until @ appears on

the monitor (Camera mode). Press b/w on the Operation button (0) to select “MANUAL”.

Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press F+

to select “MANUAL”.

SHUT SPEED : WHITE BALANCE :

To reset the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode, press

b/w to select “CAMERA MODE” and then press a to select “AUTO” in step 2.

Strobe Recording

You can record strobe images (still pictures that

capture continuous motion at l/4 sec. intervals) of subjects with normal sound. You will find it useful

when you want to produce a special effect while

recording moving subjects such as your friends

waving at you.

1 While the VIEWCAM is in Recording Standby

mode, display the @ screen (Camera mode) and press b/w on the Operation button (Q ) to select “STROBE”.

Press n to select “IRIS”.

CAMERA MODE :

SHUT SPEED : WHITE BALANCE :

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l Each time you press ~/HI, the recording

mode switches between Normal and Strobe.

Press the REC START/STOP button to begin strobe recording.

3 To return to normal recording, press b/w on

the 0 button to select “STROBE” again.

Note:

l The picture quality in this mode will be slightly

lower than normal pictures.

Recording a Five-second Still

Still Recording

Image (Snapshot)

You can record a still picture (snapshot) for about 5 seconds with normal sound simply by pressing the SNAP button.

This is useful when you want to record a scene like a photograph.

Refer to page 20 to display MENU-PAGE 31

(Camera mode). Press w on the Operation button (a ) to select “PHOTO SNAP” ( 1 ) and then press

a to select “SNAP” ( 2 ).

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. Operation

You can record still images of subjects with normal

sound.

You will find it useful when you want to record a shot of a tourist information board during sightseeing.

1 Refer to page 20 to display MENU-PAGE Ia

(Camera mode). Press n on the Operation button (a) to select “PHOTO SNAP” ( I ) and then press

m to select “STILL” ( 2 ).

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu

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Press the SNAP button while the VIEWCAM is

EXTEND ZOOM

In Recording Standby mode.

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Press the SNAP button while the VIEWCAM is

in Recording Standby mode

SNAP

Press the REC START/STOP button.

l The /FJ indicator is displayed durtng

snapshot recording.

A still image of the subject will be recorded for about 5 seconds, then the VIEWCAM automatically returns to Recording Standby mode.

Notes:

l The image on the rnonltor WIII be frozen during

snapshot recording

l If the electron/c high-speed shutter is used with the

snapshot functron, you can record a complete still image without any blurring

l The picture quality of the snapshot IS slightly lower

than normal picture quality

Press the REC START/STOP button A still

image of the subject WI/I be recorded

Notes:

l Once the Still Recording mode IS set, the VIEW-

CAM will remain in that mode until It IS cancelled. even when switched between Recording mode and Recording Standby mode.

l The picture quality in this mode will be slightly

lower than normal pictures

Caution:

l Do not keep the VIEWCAM in Still Recording

mode too long. The monitor may hold an afterimage. Turn off the power and wait for a while.

The monitor will return to normal

To Pause Snapshot or Still Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

To Return to Normal Recording

Press the SNAP button to disengage the Snap/%11

mode.

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Lighting

For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed Recording is also possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance

Blue sky

100.000 Clear day at noon (100,000)

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Clear day at 10 am (65,000)

Clear day at 3 pm (35,000) Cloudy day at noon (32.000) Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000)

10.000

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Clear day. one hour before sunset (1,000)

1.000

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Reference

Lighting is not only one of the most important areas in producing home videos, but also one of the most

overlooked. Good lighting can often mean the difference between a great picture and a poor one.

Lighting is also essential for correct white balance. In most outdoor, daytime scenes, natural lighting is

adequate for home videos. Indoors, the situation

becomes more complicated. Artificial lighting is required, and halogen lamps provide the most natural artificial light while maintaining a constant

colour temperature over a long operating life. Good lighting is difficult to achieve. There are many problems waiting to catch the unwary. Simply mounting one light or several lights on either side of the VIEWCAM will only make your subject look flat and two-dimensional. To make a subject more interesting, use the lighting to model your subject

and to add or create emphasis in a scene.

Fluorescent light near window (1,000)

Factory floor (700-800) Sales counter in department store (500-700) Bowling alley (500) Library (400-500) Office with fluorescent lighting (400-500) Fluorescent desk lamp (400) Flashlight at 1 m (250)

100 Shop stairway (100)

During intermission at movie theatre (15-35) Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15-20) Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm (10-15)

Candlelight

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10,000

9.000

8.000

7.000

6,500

6,000

5.500

5.000

4.500

3.500

3.200

2.800

2,500

2.000 Candlelight

Clear day

Cloudy day

Rainy day

Daylight fluorescent light

Camera flashbulb

Blue photolamp

White fluorescent light

Off-white fluorescent light Tungsten photolamp

Halogen lamp

Tungsten lamp Iodine lamp

Acetylene lamp Kerosene lamp

Notes:

l The figures in the charts are approximations. l The auto white balance operates automatically

within the range of “AUTO” shown in the chart.

However. it will satisfactorily operate from 2,500 K up to 8.000 K, although the picture may take on a red or blue tint.

Lighting indicator (“LIGHT”)

When the “LIGHT” indicator appears on the monitor, it means that there is not enough illumination for recording. Either move to a brighter location or

increase the light. You can also correct the problem by manually setting the gain (see page 32).

Blue

White

Yellow

Red

Connections and Editing

Using the A/V Pack

The supplied A/V pack lets you connect the VIEWCAM to other audiovisual equipment. Small

and lightweight, it comes in handy when travelling

or any time you are away from home.

A/V pack

VIDEO jack RF DC OUT jack

AUDIO L jack

AUDIO R lack S-VIDEO socket

Attaching the AN Pack

1 Remove the A/V pack terminal cover of the

VIEWCAM as shown below.

Note:

l Be careful not to lose the cover once it is

removed.

Connections for Playback on aTV with Audio/Video Jacks

Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor. you can also watch played-back tapes on your TV screen.

l Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV with the

supplied audio/video cable. as shown.

To S-VIDEO socket

Yellow. To VIDEO IN jack Red. To AUDIO IN (R) jack White, To AUDIO IN (L) jack

Yellow To VIDEO lack

Red To AUDIO R jack

White To AUDIO L jack

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To S-VIDEO socket

Align the projections on the A/V pack with

the openings on the VIEWCAM’s mounting

panel, insert the A/V pack as shown, then push the A/V pack firmly against the mounting panel until it clicks into place.

A/V pack terminal cover

Detaching the A/V Pack

Slide the EJECT release on the A/V pack in the direction of the arrow. and then pull the A/V pack straight out.

AI’V ‘pack

Caution:

l Make sure that the VIEWCAM, TV and other

equipment to be connected have been turned off before you make connections. Making connections with any of the components left turned on may cause picture noise or malfunction.

EJECT release

Caution:

l Do not use the A/V pack as a handle: it will

cause malfunctions.

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Connections and Editing

Connection to TV without

Audionlideo Jacks

To connect the VIEWCAM to a TV which does not

have audio/video jacks, use the supplied A/V pack and the optional RF converter VR-H30RF for

Southeast Asia and the Middle East or VR-

X30RF for Australia and New Zealand

AIV pack

ANTENNA IN

VRH30RF or VRX30RF (optlonal)

To outdoor or indoor antenna

Australia and New Zealand:

To view the output from your VIEW- 1 1 CAM on the TV. you must select an unused channel on your TV and tune it to the output of the RF converter (factory preset to channel 0).

Unplug the antenna cable from the TV and

plug it Into the ANTENNA IN terminal on the RF converter.

4 Plug the 75-ohm coaxial cable into RF OUT

terminal on the RF converter and the 75ohm coaxial antenna terminal on the TV.

Plug the RF converter cable into the AUDIO.

VIDEO. and RF DC OUT jacks on the AV pack.

VR-X30RF

If your TV’s antenna input is connected to a VCR

Dtsconnect the cable between the TV and VCR, and insert the RF converter between them.

’ Supplied with RF converter

(VRH30RF or VRX30RF)

Attach the A/V pack to the VIEWCAM (see page 58).

Southeast Asia and Middle East:

The channel adjustor on the

RF converter is set to CH36. If

CH36 is used in your area, set

it to a different channel. Set the TV tuner to the same channel as that selected on the RF converter.

l If UHF channel 36 is an active broadcast

channel in your area, any non-broadcast

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““tr””

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VR-H30RF

channel from UHF channel 30 to 39 can be

selected for viewing the VIEWCAM’s output on TV. Adjust the RF converter’s output channel adjustor to any of those channels (UHF30-

39). and tune your TV to the same channel.

Set the I/G selector on the RF

converter according to the TV system in your area.

l “I” refers to system PAL I

VR-H30RF

and the I/G selector should

be in this position for use in Hong Kong, South Africa, and U.K. “G” refers to system PAL G for use in other PAL areas.

Cautions:

l Use only the RF converter (VR-H30RF or VR-

X30RF [optional]) corresponding to your region. VR-H30RF. For Southeast Asia and the Middle

tast

VR-X30RF: For Australia and New Zealand

l The RF converter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt

to open or modify it. Do not damage, drop or subject the unit to vibration.

l Unplug the RF converter during lightning storms.

Notes:

l To resume normal TV operation, set the VIEW-

CAM’s Power switch to OFF, or unplug the RF converter cable from the A/V pack if it is still attached to the VIEWCAM.

l The picture may be disturbed during video

search or still picture playback. This does not Imply a defect in the VIEWCAM.

Connection to TV via VCR

Watching Played-back Tapes

1 c

onnect the A/V pack to your VCR with the

supplied audio/video cable.

Set the VCR to its “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal from the VCR. (See the

operation manuals for your TV and VCR.)

l If your VCR has an S-video input socket,

connect it to the A/V pack’s S-VIDEO socket with the supplied S-video cable.

Yellow. To VIDEO IN jack Red: To AUDIO IN (R) jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack’

To S-VIDEO

f socket

* If your VCR has only one

aidio mput jack, use the white plugs for the audio connectlon on the VCR and VIEWCAhl

on aTV

1 T urn on your TV and set it to its “AV” or

“VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual for your TV.)

Turn on the VIEWCAM in the VCR mode, and

begin tape playback as you normally do (see page 41).

Note:

l When the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for

playback, the picture on the TV screen may

flicker if the volume on the VIEWCAM is set to maximum. Should this occur, turn the volume down (see page 41).

w. To VIDEO jack Red: To AUDIO R jack White: To AUDIO L jack*

About the S-video socket

S-video sockets are used to pass the chroma

(colour) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals separately. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback.

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Connections and Editing

Editing

Video editing lets you refine your videos by

removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another.

This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source pro-

gramme on the built-in LCD monitor without

having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor. Connect the VIEWCAM to a VCR with the

supplied A/V pack and audio/video cable.

Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack

Recording

To S-VIDEO socket

*If your VCR has only one audio input

jack, use the white plugs for the audio connection on the VCR and VIEWCAM.

: Playback

Red. To AUDIO IN (R) jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack*

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Play back the tape to be edited, and locate

the beginnIng and end of the sequence you wish to cut Write down the time code or the tape counter readings at the beginning and end of that sequence (see pages 45 and 46). Then rewind the tape to the beginning of the

portion that you wish to keep.

Load a blank tape cassette Into the recording

VCR

Set the Power switch to VCR. Press ./H on the Operation button (a) to select “PLAY” and press the VCR’s REC (Record) button at the same ttme.

Press the VCR’s Pause/Still button to pause

recording when the source tape reaches the

beginning of the sequence to be cut.

Press the VCR’s Pause/Still (or Record)

button to resume tape reaches the cut

recording when the source end of the sequence to be

Red, To AUDIO R jack White: To AUDIO L jack*

Note:

l If your VCR has an S-video Input socket, connect it

to the S-VIDEO socket on the A/V pack with the supplied S-video cable

To stop editing

Press n on the 0 button to select “STOP” on the VCR @I screen and press the STOP button on the VCR.

Notes:

Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off. The picture may be disturbed during video search or still picture playback This does not imply a defect in the VIEWCAM. The time code display is convenient when cutting unwanted sequences (see page 45).

Time code

display

We recommend that you set the “TIME CODE” menu item to “OFF” If you set it to “OUTPUT”, the time code will be recorded along with the edited sequences.

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Fluorescent Lamp Backlight

The fluorescent lamp backlight used in this VIEWCAM will eventually need replacing. If you continue to use the VIEWCAM when the fluorescent lamp has almost reached the end of its

service life, the “REPLACE THE LAMP.” indicator will be displayed on the monitor for approximately one minute. When this occurs, purchase a

replacement lamp (KLMPVOO18TAZZ) from your

dealer or a SHARP Full Line Parts Distributor, and

replace the old lamp.

jl Power switch

Carefully hold the end (white knob) of the

lamp unit with tweezers, and pull it out.

Fluorescent lamp unit

Insert the replacement lamp unit into the

compartment. See note below.

Fluorescent lamp unit

Replace the fluorescent lamp compartment

cover.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight

Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the VIEWCAM, and wait about 15 minutes for the lamp unit to cool down.

Rotate the camera module of the VIEWCAM halfway

forward as shown.

Remove the lamp compartment cover: insert

a pointed object such as the point of a pen

into the opening above the cover, push the cover release ” f!l” down, and then pull off the cover.

OFF

Lamp compartment cover

Notes:

l In step 5 above, be sure to insert the

replacement fluorescent lamp straight in, in the direction of the arrow. into the compartment. Do not press diagonally as it may cause contact

failure.

l The fluorescent light may flicker when first turned

on. Should this occur. turn off the VIEWCAM, and then turn it on again.

l When used in cold locations, the fluorescent

lamp may lose some of its brightness.

l Remove the battery pack before replacing the

fluorescent lamp.

Caution:

l The fluorescent lamp is hot during and

immediately after use of the VIEWCAM. Wait at least 15 minutes after turning the power off before attempting to change the lamp, to allow time for it to cool down. Attempting to change the lamp unit while it is still hot may result in burns or other injuries.

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Lamp compartment cover

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Before Requesting Service

Before callmg for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

Symptom

No power.

l Power source 1s not properly

Pussib~e cause

connected.

l Battery pack is not charged.

5 3:

l Dew In VIEWCAM. l Watt until dew dries (p 6)

l Safety function is In effect

REC START/STOP button l Erasure protect tab on video does not work

cassette is open

Power suddenly turns off l VIEWCAM left in Recording

Standby mode for ftve minutes

Monitor picture IS hard to

l Inappropriate picture adjustments.

see.

Auto focus does not

l Manual Focus mode is engaged.

work

l Zoom used on close subject. -

l Connect power source properly

Suggiested solutSon

(PP 15-17)

l Charge battery pack sufficiently.

(P. 14)

l Set Power switch to OFF and

remove battery pack, wait for two

seconds. then re-install battery

pack and turn on power (p. 15)

l Close tab or use a new cassette

(P 9)

l Set Power switch to OFF and then

back to CAMERA.

l Adjust picture (p 27)

l Set to Auto Focus mode. (p. 52) l Zoom out on subject. (p 30)

1_ 10,

Bright subject produces

wide vertical lines.

No audio from speaker

when recording.

Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom

buttons.

Tape stops midway through rewind or fast

forward. Y . 4 No image appears on

connected TV screen.

l Subject has little contrast in

brightness, or is full of horizontal or vertical stripes.

l Occurs when shooting subject with

strong contrast to the background. Does not indicate a malfunction.

l Speaker does not work during

Camera mode. (Volume control in Camera mode only affects earphone volume.)

l VlEWCAM is unable to focus when

zooming in on subject within 1.5 m, and automatically zooms out until it focuses on subject.

l No subject in the field of view.

l Counter is in memory mode.

l Video input channel on TV or TV

channel is not selected properly.

l A/V cable is not properly connected

l An/ pack is not properly connected.

l Focus manually (p 52)

l Zoom out. (p. 30)

l Direct lens to some subject, or set

zoom to widest angle before shooting (p. 30)

l Disengage memory mode. (p. 46)

l Select video input channel on TV or

TV channel properly (pp 58-60)

l Connect A/V cable properly.

(PP 58-60)

l Connect A/V pack properly. (p. 58)

sjfnlptum fWsiMe cause

suggested sdufiotl

Cannot play back, rewind l Tape already wound or rewound

$$ or fast forward tape.

completely. desired point. (p. 41)

g During playback, mosaic l Dirty video heads.

6, patterns appear or

picture disappears.

No power in VCR or

l Old or worn tape.

l Depleted battery pack.

Camera mode.

l AC adaptor cord removed from

power outlet.

~ Cassette will not eject.

l Power source is not properly

connected.

l Battery pack is not charged. l Charge battery pack sufficiently.

ii:

61) f

No buttons operate.

No image on monitor.

l VIEWCAM is recording.

l Dew in VIEWCAM.

l Backlight has been turned off l Press MODE DISPLAY button, or set

l Rewind or fast forward tape to

l Call for service.

l Use a new video cassette.

l Use fully charged battery pack.

(P. 14)

l Plug AC adaptor cord into power

outlet. (p. 16)

l Connect power source properly.

(pp. 15-17)

(P. 14)

l Stop tape and try again.

l Wait until dew dries (p. 6)

Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR (p 43)

Cannot edit to connected

VCR.

Lens makes rattling sound

when VIEWCAM is moved in VCR mode or with power off.

Remote control does not function

l Fluorescent lamp IS burned out. l Replace with new fluorescent lamp

unit (p 62)

l A/V or S-video cable is not properly l Connect A/V or S-video cable

connected.

l A/V pack is not properly connected. l Connect A/V pack properly (p 58)

l Does not indicate a malfunction.

properly. (p. 58)

l “REMOTE” menu item IS set to “OFF”.

l Remote control lithium battery has

run down.

l Remote control used beyond

l Set “REMOTE” menu Item to “ON” (p 40)

l Replace remote control lithium

battery with a new one (p 13)

l Use remote control wlthln operating

operating range. range. (p. 40)

l Intense daylight falling on l Protect photoreceptor from

VIEWCAM’s photoreceptor.

l Obstacle between remote control

and VIEWCAM’s photoreceptor.

exposure to intense daylight. (p 40)

l Remove obstacle or use remote

control from different angle (p. 40)

Notes:

This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power

sources. including lithium batteries, etc. Then reconnect the power sources (to resume operation)

If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, Insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on

again. The characters on the monitor should be normal Set the date and time, then resume operation

64 H

Specifications

Signal System:

Recording System:

Cassette:

Recording/Playback Time:

Tape Speed:

Pickup Device:

Lens.

Lens Filter Diameter:

Monitor:

Microphone:

Colour Temperature Compensation:

Minimum Illumination:

Video Output Level:

Audio Output Level:

Speaker Output:

External Microphone Input

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Storage Temperature:

Dimensions (approx.):

Weight (approx.):

PAL standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette

60 minutes (DVMGO)

18.831 mm/second ‘/I” (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with

approx. 470,000 pixels including optical black)

12 x power zoom lens (F1.8, f = 4.2-50.4 mm), full-range auto

focus

37 mm 4” (10.1 cm)-full-colour LCD screen (TFT active matrix) Electret stereo microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 6 lux’ (with gain-up, and digital zoom off)

1 .O Vp-p 75-ohm unbalanced

- 8 dBs, impedance less than 2.2 kohms

300 mW

3.5 mm diameter mini-plug, -66 dBs, output impedance 6.8 kohms, DC 4 V, for plug-in-power microphone use DC 3.6 V

8.5 W (during camera recording in full auto mode with zoom motor off, backlight in normal mode) 0°C to + 40°C 30% to 80%

- 20°C to + 60°C

181 mm (W) x 99 mm (H)x 88 mm (D)

690 g (without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette)

AC Adaptor/Battery Charger

Power Requirement: AC 1 lo-240 V, 50/60 Hz

DC Output: 4.5 V

Power Consumption: 25 W

Dimensions (approx.): 120 mm (W) x 51 mm (H) x 101.5 mm (D)

Weight (approx.). For Asia/Middle East (UADP-0233 TAZZ): 3949

For Hong Kong (UADP-0219 TAZZ): 460g For Australia/New Zealand (UADP-0216 TAZZ): 4209 For Russia (UADP-0235 TAZZ): 3949

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum

illumination capability, lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer.

Easy Menu Reference Chart

Once you become familiar with the menu system, use this chart to guide yourself through functions and setups.

Function Paw

Functions

BLC/GAIN-UP DIS

FADE EXTEND

MANUAL FOCUS

STROBE SEARCH bb

RETURN

SEARCH 44

CAMERA MODE PREV. PAGE

AUTO MANUAL

SHUT. SPEED WHITE BALANCE

IRIS PREV. PAGE

Easy Menu Reference Chart

(Camera mode)

Function page

Functions

PAGE m

PAGE i21

PAGE i3J

PAGEa

DISP.

TIME CODE SELF REC

PREV. PAGE

16:9 REMOTE

DGTL ZOOM PREV. PAGE

EXTEND ZOOM PHOTO SNAP PREV. PAGE

AREA SUMR TIME SETTING

PREV. PAGE

TIME CODE

PICTURE

PREV. PAGE

RESET

TIME CODE

MEMORY

BACKLIGHT BRIGHT

COLOUR

PREV. PAGE

Function paw

Functions

PLAY/STILL FF STOP REW

SEARCH PICTURE

BACKLIGHT BRIGHT

COLOUR

PREV. PAGE

TIME CODE

DISP. TIME CODE

REMOTE PREV. PAGE

PREV. PAGE

RESET TIME CODE MEMORY

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