Sharp VL-E41X Operation Manual
SHARR
LIQUID CRYSTAL VIDEO CAMERA H PAL
OPERATION MANUAL
Before using this
this manual carefully, especially page 2.
VIEWCAM,
please read
SHARP
WARNING:
This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 6.0 volts only from a BT-77,
BT-80, or BT-BH85 battery, the AC adaptor (UADP-0179GEZZ) or the optional
car adaptor.
CAUTION:
As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adaptor, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock. Please refer
servicing to a qualified dealer or a Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.
This
VIEWCAM
using other VCRs or audio dubbing cannot be played back on this unit.
Your
VIEWCAM
programmes prerecorded in LP mode.
If you record on a tape on which PCM sound has already been recorded, the audio track of the
new
VIEWCAM
VCR. If this occurs, set the VCR’s audio monitor select switch to the “Normal” position.
NOTE
This
VIEWCAM
The LCD Panel comprises 89622 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of transistors, it is
possible that some pixels may fail.
-
BT-70, BT-BH70,
VR-PlOOCH
does not have a PCM recording or playback function. PCM recording made
is designed to record in SP mode only. It will not perform normal playback for
recording may not come out when the tape is played back on a PCM-capable
is a high technology product.
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But after enjoying the top quality and high performance of this Sharp
on
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you’ll know you were right.
The purchase of this
tion manual to get the most out of your Sharp
have any trouble during operation.
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will further enhance your home video enjoyment. Before operating, please read this opera-
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VARIABLE-ANGLE SHOOTING AND INSTANT
REPLAY WITH 10.2 cm COLOUR LCD MONITOR AND BUILT-IN SPEAKER
2.
8 x 2-SPEED POWER ZOOM
3.
PROGRAMME AE (SCENE MENU) FOR
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SHOOTING SITUATIONS-SPORT, SNOW/
SAND, TWILIGHT, AND PARTY
Hi-Fi MONAURAL
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CAT’S EYE-MINIMUM ILLUMINATION 4 LUX*
(See the note at the bottom of page 43.)
6.
NEUROAUTOEXPOSURE
7.
DIGITAL AUTO WHITE BALANCE
8.
DIGITAL FULL RANGE AUTO FOCUS
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 at giving that authority.
Also, please save it for future reference, since it will be useful if you
9.
ON-SCREEN MENU DISPLAY
10,
16:9
WIDE SCREEN COMPATIBILITY
11.
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
12.
EDIT SEARCH
13.
QUICK RETURN
14.
FLYING ERASE HEAD FOR EDITING
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AUTOHEADCLEANER
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WARNING INDICATORS-LOW BATTERY, LOW
LIGHT, TAPE END, ETC.
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3-WAY POWER SOURCE: AC, RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY, AND CAR BATTERY (with optional
VR-Pl OOCH)
Power Supply:
This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC
adaptor, battery pack or optional car battery adaptor/
charger. The AC adaptor incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC 1 lO-24OV, 50/60 Hz) function.
FEATURES..
PRECAUTIONS..
PART
MONITOR DISPLAY..
WARNING
PREPARATION..
INSTALLING THE MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY..
INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL..
USING THE AC ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER
POWERING THE
USING THE CAR BATTERY ADAPTOR/BATTERY
CHARGER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) .......................
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE
BATTERY PACK
INSERTING AND REMOVING A CASSETTE.. ................
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME.. ...................................
PICTURE/VOLUME/BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
USING THE HAND STRAP..
BASIC OPERATIONS
CAMERA RECORDING
EASY CAMERA RECORDING WITH FULL AUTO..
ZOOMING
QUICK RETURN
EDIT SEARCH
SETTING THE
TIPS ON
HINTS FOR BETTER SHOOTING
RECORDING THE DATE AND TIME.. ............................
REMAINING RECORDING TIME DISPLAY.................... 24
TURNING OFF THE LCD MONITOR BACKLIGHT
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NAMES
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INDICATORS..
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RECORDING POSITIONS ...............................
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PLAY BACK
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PLAYBACK..
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VOLUME CONTROL ......................................................
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VIDEO SEARCH..
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STILL..
TAPE COUNTER FEATURE
USING THE INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
USEFUL FEATURES FOR CAMERA RECORDING
SELF RECORDING..
AUTO/MANUAL FOCUS
SCENE MENU (PROGRAMME AE)
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION (BLC)
GAIN-UP (CAT’S EYE)
MACRO SHOTS
WIDE SCREEN
LIGHTING..
CONNECTIONS FOR PLAYBACK ON A TV
CONNECTION
CONNECTION TO TV VIA VCR
USING THE AV PACK (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY).
CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT
AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS.................................................
EDITING
EDITING..
RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE..
FLUORESCENT LAMP BACKLIGHT
REPLACING THE FLUORESCENT
LAMP BACKLIGHT......................................................
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE..
SPECIFICATIONS
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DEW FORMATION
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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.
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When dew forms in your
Dew will
VIEWCAM
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
*when moving the
gradually form on the head drum of your
and make the video tape stick to the
in the following circumstances:
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a warm place,
@when
placing the
VIEWCAM
is then heated rapidly,
*when moving the
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conditioned room,
l when placing the
air blowing from an air conditioner,
l
when placing the
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How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.
When using the
formation is likely to occur; allow the
and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings
for about one hour.
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For example, when bringing the
after skiing, place it
adapt to room conditions for some period of time.
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from a cold place to
in a cold room which
outdoors from an air
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in a plastic bag and allow it to
in the direct path of
in a humid room.
in a place where dew
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indoors
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“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
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temperature.
@I
To use the
after waiting for several hours. Be sure that the
word “DEW” has disappeared from the monitor
screen.
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Do not insert a cassette while the word “DEW” is
flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.
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Since dew f
minutes before the dew warning feature engages.
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How to continually maintain good recording
If used in a variety of places, eventually your
to acclimate to the surrounding
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orms gradually, it may take 10 to 15
again, turn on the power
VIEW-
CAM 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.
1)
Dew formation on the head drum.
2) 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
3)
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in extremely humid or dusty places may cause
damage to your
use in a humid or dusty place. Use
a video tape.
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Plastic bag
@
Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing
the
VIEWCAM.
@I
Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside it reaches the temperature of the surroundings
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 easily done by using
a commercially available cleaning tape. However,
excessive use of the cleaning tape may also cause
damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully, before using it.)
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USE & CARE
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After operation, remove the battery pack from
the unit.
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Do not aim the lens at the sun.
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not allow
lens or LCD panel, whether recording is in prog-
ress or not, as it may damage the CCD sensor or
LCD panel surface. Be particularly careful when
recording outside.
@When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun.
Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this
happen, point the camera in a different direction
until the picture returns to normal.
l
Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the
motors, televisions, or other magnetic 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
direct sunlight to strike the
VIEWCAM
near strong fluorescent lights,
is not in use.
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Watch the temperature and humidity.
You
can use your
at 35% to 80% relative
unit
in an unventilated car in the summer,
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at 0°C to +
humidfty.
40°C
and
Do not store the
in direct
sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can
result in severe damage to the unit’s casing and
circuitry. Be careful when handling the unit after it
has been left in a hot place, such as the ones described above.
*Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside the
VIEWCAM.
Such substances could cause mal-
functions.
Do not use your
VIEWCAM
in areas with excessive
smoke or steam.
Do not leave your
VIEWCAM
in areas with excessive dust or moisture.
Such environments can cause mildew to form on
this unit’s lenses. Be sure to provide ample ventilation.
l
Using the
VIEWCAM
near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may
cause buzzing or picture deterioration.
*Avoid
shocks and dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise subject the
VIEWCAM
to
hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in
the recorded image.
l
Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to
attach and may not be sturdy enough to sup
port your
VIEWCAM.
Be sure to use only a
strong, stable tripod.
l
When you use the
some other cold environment, the
VIEWCAM
at a ski resort or in
VIEWCAM
may chill down enough that its LCD monitor
screen is less bright than normal for a while
after it is turned on. This Is not a malfunction.
If this occurs, put the
VIEWCAM
in a warmer location for some time before use. To prevent excessive cooling, wrap the
VIEWCAM
in a thick
cloth (a blanket, etc.).
CARE
Cleaning and maintenance
*Many plastic parts are used in the
cal cleaners. These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing.
l
Clean the casing with a soft,
cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.
l Use the supplied cleaning cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD monitor and lens protec-
VIEWCAM
dry cloth.
casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or other strong chemi-
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If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung
tor. Or, use the optional cleaning kit to clean the lens protector even better.
l If the lens needs cleaning, first remove the lens protector by turning it anti-clockwise. Then clean the lens
with the supplied cleaning cloth, the optional cleaning kit, or compressed air and lens papers designed for
photographic lenses.
BATTERY PACK
Battery pack consumption
@Recording with many starts and stops, frequent
zooming, and recording in low temperatures will
somewhat shorten actual recording times.
Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not
recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions in
your recording.
l Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak bat-
tery pack. Such battery packs may cause the
power to automatically stop during
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op-
eration
Battery power is consumed even when the
If the
CAM’s power is turned off
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VIEW-
will
not be used, remove the battery pack. (See page
Note:
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Please use the SHARP BT-77, BT-70, BT-BH70, BT-80, or
BT-BH85 battery packs. They are designed specifically
for use with this
VIEWCAM.
Extending battery pack life
This
VIEWCAM
uses a Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type
or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type battery pack.
1) We recommend that you use the battery pack
until
\ts
charge is fully drained and the
VIEWCAM
is inoperable before recharging the pack.
2) Recharge the battery pack right before recording.
A battery pack stored for an extended time will
naturally discharge, resulting in decreased recording time.
3) Do not try to recharge a fully charged battery
pack before it has been discharged, as this will
cause deterioration of the battery’s capacity.
4) Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.
How to use the marker on
the battery pack
This marker is provided so that
you can remember if your battery is charged or not. Set the
switch to the “no mark” position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the
“red mark” position when the
battery is depleted.
Temperature during charging
@The
Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type BT-77, BT-70
and BT-80 battery packs can be charged at temperatures of 0°C to
40°C,
but, to utilize the battery’s
full capacity, it is recommended that charging take
place at temperatures of 10% to 35°C.
*The
Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type BT-BH70
and BT-BH85 battery packs can be charged at
temperatures of
Caution:
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For safety, keep the battery pack in its protective cover
when it is not being used. If the metal parts of the battery
pack come in contact with other metal items, there is a
danger that a short circuit may occur.
10°C
to 30°C.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
To protect recordings against erasure
When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording against accidental erasure, slide the tab on
the cassette to cover the hole. (A red mark will be exposed.)
To record, slide the tab to open the hole.
Notes:
. Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection hole in the cas-
sette.
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Only use those tapes with the
.
Because this unit is designed to operate with
back ME tapes will result in “noisy” pictures. Therefore, we
recommend that you use MP-type tapes whenever possible.
l Do not put anything into the holes on the bottom of the cassette.
l Do not store or place your video tapes in direct sunlight, near
heaters, or in places with excessive moisture or dust.
l Do not keep video cassette tapes near magnetic objects as they
may erase the recording.
l Do not drop or subject the tapes to excessive shocks.
l Uneven tape winding will damage the tape. If the tape is not prop-
erly wound, reinsert it in the
l Store the cassettes in their cases and stand them on edge.
USING YOUR VIEWCAM ABROAD
Television system signals and electrical system voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to
country. When you are abroad, please check the sections below before using the AC adaptor or connecting
the
VIEWCAM
to a TV.
q
mark.
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MP
tapes, playing
and rewind the tape.
The AC adaptor is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC.
This can be used with 12 V and 24 V negative-ground cars only. Do not use it with positive-ground electrical
systems.
In any country, you can always watch the video picture by using the LCD monitor. However, if you want to
watch the picture on a TV screen, the TV must be PAL system compatible. PAL is used in the following countries:
Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portu-
gal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.
Note:
To connect the
VIEWCAM
to a TV which does not have
audiolvid-
eo jacks, you must use the AV pack as well as the RF converter
and
75-ohm
coaxial cable, available as optional accessories
(see page 38).
For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets.
Zoom lens
Lens protector*
Microphone
Cassette compartment door [
l Before mounting the optional wide or telephoto conversion lens, remove the
lens protector by turning it anti-clockwise.
Take care when attaching or removing the lens protector, as it is made of glass.
Inside the cassette compartment door
Cassette EJECT button
141
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141
Inside the
compartment cover
Lithium battery
compartment [ 1
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BATTERY EJECT release
Retractab,e stand [291
Cassette compartment
door OPEN release [
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button [
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141
161
When camera module is rotated
Fluorescent lamp
compartment cover
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Fluorescent lamp
compartment
[41]
MENU display button [
151
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-Power Zoom Wide/Telephoto
control buttons [
RECord
START/STOP button (in
CAMERA mode) [
Record button (in VCR mode)
191
181
[40]
TAPE INFORMATION
button
[20, 271
AUDIO/VIDEO Input/
Output jack
EARphone jack [ 18,251
PLUG IN POWER
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This external microphone jack outputs a DC voltage of 3.0 V.
the sports housing optional accessory for this
use condenser-type microphone. The use of other types of microphones may result in damage to the microphone or the
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It is for use with the microphone supplied with
or with any 3.5 mm diameter plug, 2.5-4.0 volt DC
RECord
START/STOP button
Tripod socket
Power ZOOM Telephoto/Wide
-
control buttons
REWind/Reverse
VOLUME Down button
PLAY button
Search button
STOP button
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PAUSE/STILL button
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Fast Forward/Forward Search
button
---VOLUME Up button
Notes:
l To use the infrared remote control, make sure that the re-
mote control menu item (“REMOTE”) is set to “ON”. The
remote control cannot be used to operate the
when this item is set to “OFF”. See page 29.
l
The REC START/STOP button on the remote control has
no effect when the
VIEWCAM’s
Operate switch is set to
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VCR.
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-Recording mode indicators
Lighting (LIGHT)/Backlight
compensation
(-)/Backlight-off indicators
PictureNolume adjustment indicators
Remaining recording time indicator
Clogged heads warning
Low battery/Dew warnings
Note:
Only the date/time indicators are recorded on the tape along with the subject.
(m)/Gain-up
Date/Time indicators
Zoom indicators
Tape warnings
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(Continuous flashing)
The VIEWCAM is in Recording
Standby mode, and is not recording
’
Recording
EDIT/AUTO indicators
Recording/playback operation-related button indicators are normally displayed in white. They are displayed
in green when selected functions are
in progress. The functions of each
button are further explained on later
pages.
WARNING INDICATORS
Except for the “CHANGE THE CASSETTE.” warning, the backlight warning, and warnings during Self Recording mode, the indicators light in large characters for the first 3 seconds, and then blink in regular-size characters.
DEW
BATTERY IS
TOO LOW.
‘INSERT
A
CASSETTE.
CASSETTE NOT
RECORDABLE.
THE TAPE
ENDS SOON.
CHANGE THE
CASSETTE.
REPLACE
THE LAMP.
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Dew has formed inside the
the dew disappears (see page 2).
About 10 seconds after this warning appears the
power is turned off, and the display goes off too.
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Display characters
remain large.
The battery is almost depleted.
Replace it with a fully charged battery.
The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page
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2).
There is no tape cassette in the
Load a cassette.
The red erasure prevention tab in the video cassette has been
slid to the record-protect position, preventing recording.
The tape is about to end. Get ready to load a new cassette.
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 41).
The LCD monitor turns off about 1 minute after this warning is
played.
During Self Recording mode, every warning indicator is replaced
by a
check the meaning of the warning, rotate the monitor back to the
normal position.
VIEWCAM.
“@”
indicator displayed in the centre of the monitor. To
Wait for a few hours until
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VIEWCAM’s
dis-
INSTALLING THE MEMORY
BACKUP BATTERY
Open the lithium battery compartment cover on
1
the battery mounting panel: using a pointed object such as the point of a pen, push the cover
release
outward.
2
Insert the lithium battery, with the + side facing
outward.
Close the cover: press the cover in until it clicks
3
into place.
“@”
down and to the left, and then pull
2
3
REPLACE BATTERY WITH SHARP TYPE CR2025
(PART NO. UBATL0006TAZZ) OR SONY
GYTEC TYPE CR2025 ONLY. USE OF A DIFFERENT BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE
OR EXPLOSION.
B
CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY
TREATMENT.
B
TREATED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE
OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
Cautions:
l Be sure that the + and
when the battery is installed.
l Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble or heat the
battery.
l Should the battery leak, wipe the battery compartment
and its cover clean, and then insert a new battery.
Notes:
l The lithium battery is used to back up the calendar and
other memory functions.
. The battery will last one year of normal usage.
l Replace the battery with a new CR2025 cell when the
VIEWCAM’s
time.
KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS-
-
poles are correctly oriented
time indicator starts to fall behind the correct
ENER-
INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN
THE REMOTE CONTROL
To open the battery compartment, press the tab
on the left side toward the centre, and slide the
tray out.
Install the supplied CR2025 lithium battery with
its + side matching the @ marked side of the
battery holder.
Replace the lid by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow. Make sure that the @ side faces the
back of the remote control.
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r-OPERATE indicator (red)
Lights to indicate that the AC power cord is
connected to a live mains outlet.
CHARGE indicator (orange)
Lights when a battery pack is being charged.
The lamp goes off when the battery pack is fully
charged or removed.
r
DC OUT jack
Use the supplied 2 m DC OUT
cable to power the
from the AC adaotor.
VIEWCAM
REFRESH button
See HOW TO REFRESH THE
BATTERY PACK below.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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1
Disconnect the DC OUT cable from the AC adap-
tar/battery charger if it is connected. Insert the AC
plug into a wall outlet.
The OPERATE indicator will light.
Align the v mark on the side of the battery pack with
the A mark on the charger, and guide the battery
pack into the groove. While pressing the battery pack
down, slide it to the side until it locks into place. The
CHARGE indicator will light.
USING THE AC ADAPTOR/
BATTERY CHARGER
Precautions:
l If used near a radio, the AC adaptor/battery charger may
interfere with reception.
l Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from en-
tering the unit.
l This is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.
l Do not damage, drop, or subject the unit to vibration.
l Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.
l Avoid using the unit in humid or extremely hot places.
l If the power source becomes disconnected during re-
cording, playback, or other operations, the tape will remain wrapped around the drum, causing possible damage to the tape. Reconnect the power source to the main
/
unit immediately
2
When the battery pack is charged, the CHARGE
cator will go off. Remove the battery pack by sliding it
out, and then pull the AC plug out of the wall outlet.
Note:
l
Remove the battery pack from the charger and remove the
plug from the wail outlet after chargrng is completed.
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BATTERY PACK REFRESHING
This VIEWCAM uses a Ni-Cd (nrckel-cadmium) or NI-MH (nickel-
metal hydride) type battery which requires “refreshing” from
time; otherwise the operating time of the battery pack may be
shortened. Please refresh your battery pack(s) once for every ten
rechargings.
HOW TO REFRESH THE
l
Refreshing should be performed near the battery’s depletron (the
low battery warning indicator “BATTERY” flashes on the LCD
monitor).
1. Connect the AC adaptor/battery charger to an AC outlet and install the battery pack on it. (The OPERATE and CHARGE indicators light.)
2. Press the REFRESH button. (The CHARGE indicator starts blinking.)
The CHARGE indicator blinks
When refreshing is completed, charging starts automatically, and
the indicator is continuously lit.
BAllERY
PACK
whrle
the battery is being refreshed
time
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Charging and Refresh Times
Battery
to
Notes:
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l
l The battery pack and charger warm up
l
Caution:
l
PaoR
BT-77
BT-70 approx. 1 hr.
BT-BH70 approx. 1 hr. 25 min
BT-80
BT-BH85
Do not refresh a fully-charged battery pack.
not a malfunction
The charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the
condition of the battery pack.
Charge only SHARP model BT-77, BT-70, BT-BH70, BT-80. or
BH85 battery packs. Other types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury and damage
Charge
Tim
approx. 1 hr IO min.
approx. 2 hr 20
approx. 2 hr 50 min
min.
RMmahTinw
approx. 2 hr.
durrng
charging.
This
is
BT-
POWERING THE
FROM
1
Plug the DC cable of the connecting plate sup-
AN AC OUTLET
VIEWCAM
plied with the AC adaptor into the DC OUT jack
on the AC adaptor.
2
Mount the connecting plate on the
3
Insert the AC plug into a wall outlet. The OPER-
VIEWCAM.
ATE indicator on the AC adaptor will light.
Caution:
l The supplied AC adaptor/battery charger
0179GEZZ) is specially designed for use with the
CAM, and should not be used as a power supply for
other camcorders,
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USING THE CAR BATTERY
ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
Insert the plug into the cigarette lighter socket.
The OPERATE indicator will light.
DC cable
light& socket
tery Adaptor/Battery
r
accessory)
VR-PlOOCH
I
(optional
Plug the DC cable from the supplied connecting
plate into the DC OUT jack on the car battery
adaptor/battery charger.
Mount the connecting plate on the
VIEWCAM.
The battery pack can be recharged by using the
car battery adaptor/battery charger in basically
the’same manner as the AC adaptor/battery
charger (see page
Note:
l If you power the
extended period of time, the battery will be drained and
restarting the engine may be difficult. An average
charged car battery has a capacity of 50 ampere-hour,
which will allow 20 hours of
leaving half the battery’s capacity.
Cautions:
l Use in only DC 12V or 24V negative ground system cars
Positive-ground car batteries CANNOT BE USED. Check
your car operation manual or consult a local car dealer.
l
Charge only SHARP model BT-77, BT-70, BT-BH70,
80, or BT-BH85 battery packs. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
11).
VIEWCAM
from the car battery for an
fully-
VIEWCAM
usage while still
BT-
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