Sharp VL-E71E Operation Manual

SHARR

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully

before using the VIEWCAM.

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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 = 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.

This VIEWCAM does not have a PCM recording or playback function. PCM recordings made using other VCRs or audio dubbing cannot be played back on this unit.

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

programmes prerecorded in LP mode.

If you record on a tape on which PCM sound has already been recorded, the audio track of the new VIEWCAM recording may not come out when the tape is played back on a PCM-capable VCR. If this

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

NOTE

The VIEWCAM’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with close to 90,000 thin-film transis-

tors*, 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.

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 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Contents

Important Information

Preparation

Basic Operation

Supplied Accessories ................................................

Optional Accessories Precautions

Part Names

Warning

Using the AC adaptor/Battery Charger

Battery Pack Refreshing ......................................................

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Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet Using the VR-33CH Car Battery Adaptor/Battery

Charger or the VR-41 OCA Car Battery Adaptor

(Optional Accessories) Inserting and Inserting and Removing a Cassette with the q mark..

Handling the Lens Cap and Using the Hand Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Supplied Accessory) Handling the LCD Monitor Screen

Easy Camera Recording

Zooming .............................................................................

Tips on Hints for better Shooting

Optical Playback Volume

Video Search ......................................................................

Recording Positions ..............................................

Picture Control .......................................................

Control ...................................................................

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Indicators ...............................................................

Removing the Battery Pack..

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Useful

Features for

Camera Recording

Connection

Others

Self Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto/Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backlight Compensation (BLC) and

Gain-up

Macro Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Lighting

Connection to a TV ............................................................. 23

Connection to a TV through

Recording with Another VCR ............................................. 24

Recording from an External Source ...................................

Before Requesting Service ................................................ 26

Specifications

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Information for Australia/New Zealand only

WARNING: This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 3.6 volts only from a BT-Nl, BT-N11 or BT-H11 battery, the AC adaptor (UADP-0208TAZZ) or the optional VR-33CH car battery adaptor/battery charger or the optional VR-410CA car battery 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.

NOTE

This VIEWCAM is a high technology product.

The LCD Panel comprises 89,856 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.

BATTERY PACK

BT-N1 BATTERY CHARGER

STANDARD BAlTERY

PACK BT-N1

TRIPOD ADAPTOR FOR

180' RECORDING VR33FA

AC ADAPTOR/

EXTENDED BATTERY

PACK BT-N11

SUN HOOD VR-39BF

AUDIO/VIDEO

CABLE

EXTENDED BATTERY

PACK BT-H11

CAR BATTERY ADAPTOR/BATTERY CHARGER VR-33CH

LENS CAP

DC OUTPUT CABLE SHOULDER STRAP

ZAR BATTERY ADAPTOF

SOFT CASE VR-33SC

ACCESSORY SHOE ADAPTOR VR-30AD

WIDE CONVERSION

LENS VR-WC37

VR-41 OCA

TELEPHOTO

CONVERSION LENS

VR-TC37

Precautions

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 circumstances:

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 path of

air blowing from an air conditioner,

l when placing the VIEWCAM in a humid room.

l “Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the “DEW’ indicator lights, and the power

will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds. (See oaae 8)

DEW ir ldicator

If the “DEW” indicator lights, 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, after waiting for

several hours. Be sure that the “DEW’ indicator

has turned off. Do not insert a cassette while the “DEW’ indicator is lighting; this may result in damage to the tape. Since dew forms gradually. it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

w Do not disconnect the power source (battery pack, AC adaptor, etc.) while the “DEW” indicator is lit. Wait until it goes out.

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.

Plastic bag

Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the VIEWCAM. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the surroundings.

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.

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.

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 ail.

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.)

Precautions

After operation, remove the battery pack from the unit.

Do not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the VIEWCAM lens or LCD panel, whether recording is in progress or not, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD panel surface. Be particularly careful when

recording outside. When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this

happen, point the camera in a different direction

until the picture returns to normal.

Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the VIEWCAM near strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may

adversely affect recorded images.

Watch the temperature and humidity. You can use your VIEWCAM at 0°C to +40°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.

Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the VIEWCAM. Such substances could cause malfunctions.

Do not use your VIEWCAM in areas with excessive

smoke or steam.

Do not leave your VIEWCAM in areas with excessive dust or moisture. Such environments can cause mildew to form on this

unit’s lenses. Be sure to provide ample ventilation.

Remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and remove the battery pack when the VIEWCAM is not in use.

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

Avoid shocks and dropping.

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

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.

When you use the VIEWCAM at a ski resort or in some other cold environment, the LCD monitor screen may get cold giving you an image which 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.).

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Precautions

Use only those tapes with q mark.

This unit is designed to operate with MP tapes, so playing back ME tapes will result

in “noisy” pictures. Use MP-type tapes

whenever possible.

To protect recordings from erasure

When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is

erased. To protect a recording from 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.

Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection hole in the cassette. Do not put anything into the holes on the bottom of the cassette. Do not store or place your video tapes in direct sunlight, near heaters, or in places with excessive moisture or dust. Do not keep video tapes near magnetic objects. They may erase the recording. Do not drop or subject the tapes to excessive shocks. Uneven tape winding will damage the tape. If the tape is not properly wound, reinsert it in the VIEWCAM and rewind the tape. Store the cassettes in their cases and stand them

on edge.

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

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

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

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, Italyq Spain, Holland, Finland,

Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

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

discolouration and damage to the casing.

l Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing

is particularly dirty, wipe it with a tightly wrung cloth

dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then

wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

l Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe finger marks and other

soiling off the LCD monitor screen and lens protector.

l If the lens needs cleaning, first remove the lens

cap and then clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth, or compressed air and lens papers designed for photographic lenses.

Precautions

Battery power is consumed even when the VIEWCAM’s power is turned off. If the VIEWCAM will not be used, remove the battery pack. (See

Battery pack consumption

l Recording with many starts and stops, frequent

zooming, and recording in low temperatures will somewhat shorten actual recording time.

Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not recording. Make sure that you take enough battery packs with you to provide two to three

times your estimated recording time.

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 protect both the battery

pack and the unit.

w This VIEWCAM uses a Ni-Cd (nickelcadmium) type or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type

battery pack. Use only the SHARP BT-N1 , BT-N11 or BT-H11 battery packs. They are designed specifically

for use with this VIEWCAM.

Battery pack life

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.

Extending battery pack life

We recommend that you use the battery pack until its charge is fully drained and the VIEWCAM is inoperable before recharging the pack. Recharge the battery pack right before recording. A battery pack stored for an extended time will naturally wear down, resulting in decreased recording time. 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. Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

How to use the battery pack cover

l After the battery pack is charged, put the cover on

it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label

is seen through the window, as shown.

Window

Cover

l Before the battery pack is charged, put the cover

upside down so that only the battery pack casing is seen through the window.

Temperature during charging

l The Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type BT-Nl, BT-N11

battery pack can be charged at temperatures of

0°C to 40°C. To utilize the battery’s full capacity, it

is recommended that charging take place at

temperatures of 10°C to 35°C.

l The Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type BT-H11

battery pack can be charged at temperatures of

10°C to 30°C.

w 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.

Part Names

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

Zoom lens

Cassette cornpar

Cassette compartment door

tment

[P-l 31

Battery compartment door [p. 121

Battery compartment

door release [p.12]

Tripod socket

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