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.
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
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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.
1)
Worn video tapes:
2)
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
3)
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.
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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
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[P-l 31
Battery compartment
door [p. 121
Battery compartment
door release [p.12]
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Tripod socket
Part Names
Shoulder strap loop [p.l4]
VCR mode
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BLC/GAIN-UP button [p.21]
Power Zoom Wide/Telephoto
control buttons [p.l5]
VOLume control buttons [p.18]
RECord START/STOP button
(in Camera mode) [p.l5]
Record button (in VCR mode) [p.25]
Shoulder strap loop [p.14]
Power switch (CAMERA/VCR
select switch) [pp. 15,181
Hand strap [p.14]
Lens cap holder [p.l4]
Fast Forward/Forward
Search button
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CAMERA
mode
BA\TTERY DEWXLOG
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LRed
BATTERY DEWKLOG
0 0
BATIEFIY DEWUJG
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BATTERY DEW/CLOG Manual FOCUS AUTO FOCUS
indicator indicator Far button button Near button
BATTERY indicator is
flashing.
DEW/CLOG indicator
is lit.
LRed
The battery is almost depleted. Prepare a full charged battery
pack for replacement.
l Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. Wait for a few hours to
allow dew to dry (see page 4).
l The VIEWCAM automatically turns off within IO seconds after
this warning operation starts.
l Do not disconnect the power source from the VIEWCAM while
this indicator is lit.
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‘LRed
DEW/CLOG indicator
is flashing.
REC indicator is
flashing.
The VIEWCAM’s heads are dirty and should be cleaned (see
page 4).
l There is less than about one minute of tape remaining.
Prepare to load a new cassette.
l There is no video cassette in the VIEWCAM.
l The red erasure prevention tab in the video cassette has been
slid to the record-protect position.
Manual FOCUS LAMP OFF
button
BAllERY DEW&LOG
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Red3 ’
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BATTERY and DEW/
CLOG indicators are
fhshing in sync.
The video cassette is defective and should be removed.
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Preparation
Precautions:
l The AC adaptor/battery charger may interfere with
reception, if used near a radio.
l Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects
from entering the adaptor/charger.
l The adaptor/charger is a sealed unit. Do not
attempt to open or modify it.
l Do not damage, drop, or subject the adaptor/charger
to vibration.
l Do not leave the adaptor/charger in direct sunlight.
l Avoid using the adaptor/charger in humid or
extremely hot places.
Charging the Battery Pack
Disconnect the DC output cable from the
1
AC adaptor/battery charger if it is connected. Insert the AC plug into a wall outlet.
The POWER indicator will light up.
Align the ‘7” mark on the battery pack
2
with the “A” mark on the charger (0).
Next, press the other side of the battery
pack down until it clicks into place (a). The
CHARGE indicator lights up.
This VIEWCAM uses a Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) or Ni-MH
(nickel-metal hydride) type battery which requires
“refreshing” from time to 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 Battery Pack
Refreshing should be performed when the battery is
almost depleted.
1
Connect the AC adaptor/battery charger to an
AC outlet and install the battery pack on it. (The
POWER and CHARGE indicators light up.)
Press the REFRESH button. (The
2
CHARGE indicator starts blinking.)
The CHARGE indicator blinks while the battery is being
refreshed. When refreshing is completed, charging
starts automatically, and the indicator is continuously lit.
Charge Time and Maximum Time for Continuous
Recording in Camera Mode
Battery
Pack
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1 BT-N1 1 approx. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 l aDprox. 1 hr. 1 approx 50 min.
1 BT-N11 1 approx. 1 hr. 25 min. 1 ‘approx. 1 hr. 1 approx. 65 min.
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Charge Time
Refresh Max. Continuous
Time Recordina Time
1
REFRESH button
(orange)
3 The CHARGE indicator will go off, when
the battery pack is charged. Slide the
battery release in the direction of arrow (0)
and remove the battery pack (a). Then,
unplug the charger’s AC plug from the wall
outlet.
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* Time required to refresh a depleted battery pack.
l The use of the zoom and other functions and
outdoor recording (see page 17) increases the
power consumption, so that the actual
recording time per Battery Pack may actually
be 30%-50% less than the max. continuous
recording time listed above.
l The battery pack and charger become warm
during charging. This is not a malfunction.
l The charging time and recording time
depend on the ambient temperature and the
condition of the battery pack.
l Do not refresh a fully-charged battery pack.
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l Charge only SHARP model BT-Nl, BT-N11 or
BT-H11 battery packs. Other types of battery packs
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
l If the power source becomes disconnected during
recording, 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.
l We recommend that you use the battery pack until
its charge is fully drained and the VIEWCAM is
inoperable before recharging the pack.
Preparation
Slide the battery compartment door release
and open the battery compartment door as
shown.
Battery
compartment
door release
Insert the DC cable connecting plate as
2
shown,
Pass the DC cable through the battery
3
then push it in completely.
Connecting plate
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compartment notch. Close the door
pressing it firmly in the centre until it clicks.
4 Plug the DC cable into the DC OUT jack on
the AC adaptor.
Insert the AC adaptor’s AC plug into a wall
outlet. The POWER indicator will light up.
To wall
DC OUT jack
outlet
ill
removing the connecting plate.
B This AC adaptor/battery charger is
specially designed for use with the VIEWCAM. and
should not be used as a power supply for other
camcorders.
m The POWER indicator on the AC adaptor
may flash when the AC adaptor is plugged into a
wall outlet while it is not connected to the VIEWCAM
or while it is not being used to charge the battery
pack. This is not a malfunction.
Preparation
Use the optional VR33CH car battery adaptor/battery
charger (or the VR-41 OCA car battery adaptor) when
you want to power the VIEWCAM from the cigarette
lighter socket of your car.
Perform steps 1 through 3 under “Powering the
VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet” (page 10).
Plug the DC cable into the DC OUT jack on the
VR-33CH (or VR-41 OCA).
l See the VR-33CH (or VR-410CA) operation
manual for details.
l The battery pack can be recharged by using the
VR-33CH in basically the same manner as the
supplied AC adaptor/battery charger (see page 9).
l The VR-41OCA cannot be used to recharge battery
packs.
Next, start the car engine and leave it idling. Then
inset-t the plug into the cigarette lighter socket. (The
POWER indicator on the VR-33CH will light up.)
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battery charger
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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.
Use the VR-33CH (or VR-410CA) only when the
car is idling or being driven. Otherwise, the car’s
battery will be drained.
Charge only SHARP model BT-N1 or BT-Nil,
BT-H11 battery packs. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Before starting the car engine, the VR-33CH (or
VR-41 OCA) must be unplugged from the cigarette
lighter socket.
Before removing either the DC plug or the cigarette
lighter plug, the VIEWCAM’s Power switch should
be set to OFF.
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Inserting the Battery Pack
1 Slide the battery compartment door release
on the bottom of the VIEWCAM in the
direction of arrow (@I), to open the battery
compartment door (0).
Battery
compartment
door release
2 Inset-t the battery pack into
ment and push it in completely.
3 Close the door pressing it firmly in the
centre until it clicks.
Removing the Battery Pack
1
Perform step 1 in the above procedure.
the compart-
Battery Pack Handling
l Make sure that you take enough battery packs with
you to provide two to three times your estimated
recording time.
l Recording time will be reduced in cold weather.
l The battery will drain in Recording Standby mode.
Turn off the power if you will not be recording again
soon.
. ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE
POWER OFF, BEFORE REMOVING THE
BATTERY PACK. 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 before using the VIEWCAM. 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.
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x
z
2
With the VIEWCAM facing down, press the
lock as shown, and remove the battery
pack.
Lock
Preparation
Inserting a Cassette
1
Slide the release and open the cassette
compartment door.
l The cassette holder extends and opens
automatically.
Cassette compartment door release
2
Inset-t the tape cassette fully with the
window facing outwards, and with the
protect tab toward the top.
Press gently the “PUSH” mark until the
3
cassette holder clicks into place.
l The cassette holder retracts automatically.
“PUSH” mark
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1 Perform step 1 on the left procedure.
2 Remove the cassette.
l Do not try to close the cassette compartment door
while the cassette holder is extending or retracting.
l Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
l Do not apply force to the cassette holder except for
pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it.
l Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down
when a cassette is being inserted or removed. It
may damage the tape.
l Remove the cassette if the VIEWCAM will not be
used for a long time.
l 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.
l Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by holding
the cassette compartment door.
l The cassette holder may fail to retract automati-
cally when you close it in step 3 above while the
battery pack is almost depleted. If this happens,
replace the depleted battery pack with a charged
one, slide the Power switch to the OFF position,
and then back to the CAMERA or VCR position.
l In case dewing occurs, when a tape cassette is
inserted, it may come out for tape protection.
Before closing the cassette compartment door,
check that the tape cassette is inserted properly.
4
Wait for the cassette holder to retract
completely, then close the compartment
door by pressing its centre until the door
clicks into place.
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To protect recordings from accidental erasure
Slide the red projection on the tape cassette in the
direction of arrow until the red indicator is visible.
When you want to record on the tape again, slide the
red projection in the reverse direction.
Red indicator
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Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap to the Hand Strap
and Fitting the Grip Strap to Your Hand
Open the hand strap flap and grip strap,
1
and slide the lens cap holder from the grip
strap as shown in the illustration below.
Pass the grip strap through the loop at the
2
end of the lens cap cord, and replace the
lens cap holder onto the strap.
Hold the VIEWCAM against your chest.
3
Then put your thumb close to the Power
Zoom buttons, pull the grip strap tight until it
fits snugly, and close the hand strap flap.
m Do not swing the VIEWCAM by its hand
strap.
1
Lens cap holder 2
1 Hold one end of the strap and thread it
through the loop on the left side of the LCD
monitor screen.
2 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed
through the end of the strap, as shown.
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3 Pull the strap in the direction of arrow.
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Repeat steps 1
other end of the
on the lens side
Left side of the monitor
screen
through 3 to attach the
shoulder strap to the ring
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Insert lens cap
holder_into hole.
Power Zoom buttons
Handling the Lens Cap
Attach here.
m Always replace the lens cap on the
VIEWCAM lens when the VIEWCAM is not in use.
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Remove the lens cap
as shown and attach it
to hand strap so it will
not get in the way
during shooting.
l Do not let anything press against the monitor
screen, and do not expose it to shock, as it may
break.
l Do 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 monitor screen.
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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor
screen for easier, more enjoyable video-shooting.
Before you start recording, perform the operations
described on pages 9 through 14 to prepare your
VIEWCAM for recording.
1 Remove the lens cap and secure it to the
hand strap. (See page14)
2 Hold down the Power switch and slide it to
CAMERA.
(The picture from the lens is now displayed
on the LCD monitor screen.)
3 Press the REC START/STOP button to star-t re-
cording. Make sure the REC *
4 Press the REC START/STOP button again
to finish recording. The VIEWCAM is
engaged in Recording Standby mode.
Make sure the REC indicator turns off.
dicator lights up.
2
Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or
farther from a subject without physically changing
your position.
To Zoom In
Press the Power Zoom T (telephoto) button to get a
close-up view when you want to focus on the
subject.
To Zoom Out
Press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to get
a wide field of view when you want to show the
surroundings.
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REC START/
STOP button
To exit Recording mode, slide the Power
switch to OFF.
l During Recording mode, the speaker is off.
l If the VIEWCAM is kept in Recording Standby mode
for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power
will be automatically turned off to save battery power
and to protect the tape from being damaged. To
continue recording after this, set the Power switch to
OFF, and then back to CAMERA again.
l If you will not be recording again for a while, turn
off the power by sliding the Power switch to OFF.
This will make the battery last longer.
l If the REC indicator starts to flash when you
perform step 3, check for the following and correct
the situation.
l There is no video cassette in the VIEWCAM.
l The red erasure prevention tab of the video
cassette is slid to the record-protect position.
l There is less than one minute until the end of the
tape is reached.
l Sliding the Power switch to CAMERA and then
pressing REC START/STOP button before an
image has a chance to appear on the monitor
screen, can cause a white blank at the beginning
of the recording.
Camera Recording
The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy
video recording in relaxed postures.
l You can record using more natural body postures
since you can see the subject on-screen, without
having to hold the VIEWCAM against your eye.
l The LCD monitor screen also makes high-angle
and low-angle 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
Put the fingers of your right hand through the hand
strap, and position your right thumb close to the
REC START/STOP and Power Zoom buttons. Place
your left thumb in the indentation on the left side of
the LCD monitor screen.
Take care not to touch the monitor screen with your
fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge it.
Unless you intend to create a special effect, keep
the VIEWCAM level with the horizontal plane.
Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers when the VIEWCAM is recording. It will
cause noise on the audio track. *
Basic Posture
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Position your feet
at a 45” angle and
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take a firm stance. >
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High Angle
You can record
and still view the
monitor screen.
This is convenient
when you want to
record over a
crowd.
Look at the
monitor screen
with both eyes.
Press your
elbows against
your sides.
Kneeling
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Low Angle
When kneeling, put
one knee on the
ground for the best
stability.
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Prone
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Rest on both
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elbows to
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stabilize the
VIEWCAM.
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Camera Recording
Position the subject in the centre of the screen.
l When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the
centre of the screen is kept in focus.
Position the subject in
the centre.
Focus manually when
you need to position
the subject off centre
(see page 20).
More hints for shooting better videos
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Before zooming, think about how to frame the shot
best. Stop zooming when the shot is well framed.
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.
Screw the tripod into the tripod socket on the
bottom of the VIEWCAM.
8
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.
w It may take longer to focus when zooming
and panning are used frequently.
Avoid backlit subjects. For the best picture, the
light source should be located behind the
VIEWCAM.
When the background is brighter than the subject,
the subject often becomes too dark. If you need to
record under such conditions, use the backlight
compensation (BLC) function to improve the
picture (see page 21).
Light from behind
Backlighting
This function automatically causes the LCD’s
backlight to become brighter for easier viewing when
recording outdoors.
m Outdoor recording depletes battery pack
power more quickly than indoor recording.
Basic Operations
Playback
The LCD monitor screen 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 builtin speaker. You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm
video tapes on this VIEWCAM.
1 Hold down the Power switch and slide it to
VCR.
2 If the tape is not at the desired point, press
the REW (or FF) button to rewind (or fast
forward) the tape.
3 Press the PLAY (b) button.
Searching for and Playing Back a Scene
Near the One Currently Being Played
Back
1
During playback, press the Forward Search
(bb) (or Reverse Search [ 441) button.
The fast forward (or reverse) playback
picture is displayed on-screen.
2
When you find the desired scene, press the
PLAY button to return to normal playback.
1
Searching for and Playing Back a Scene
Far from the Current One
1
During fast forward (or rewind), press and
hold down the Forward Search (bb) (or
Reverse Search [ 41) button. The fast
forward (or reverse) playback picture is
displayed on-screen.
To Stop Playback
Press the STOP button (B).
Auto Tape Rewind
The tape is automatically rewound when playback
reaches the end of the tape.
While the VIEWCAM is in VCR mode, press the
VOL. A or v button to increase or decrease the
volume to your preference.
control buttons
2
If the desired scene is still rather far from
that point, release the Forward Search (or
Reverse Search) button to return to Fast
Forward (or Rewind) mode, and repeat the
operation.
3
When you finally find the desired scene,
press the STOP button and then the PLAY
button to start normal playback.
l The sound is turned off during these searches.
l During these searches, the picture on the LCD
monitor screen becomes monochrome and some
picture noise appears. This is not a malfunction.
Useful Features for Camera Recording
The LCD monitor screen can be rotated 180”
vertically so that the monitor screen faces the
subject. This lets you record yourself while watching
yourself on the monitor screen .
Example of recording in Self
Recording mode
Recording yourself and your friends together at a
party, while monitoring yourselves on the
VIEWCAM’s screen.
Using Self Recording
1
Rotate VIEWCAM’s monitor part 180”
vertically. The screen image will be inverted
to show a mirror image of the subject.
2
Press the Power Zoom W (Wide angle) or
T (Telephoto) buttons to obtain the desired
angle of view.
Press the REC START/STOP button to
3
start recording. To pause recording, press
the REC START/STOP button.
l Do not rotate the monitor part 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 part, NOT the lens. If you hold
the VIEWCAM upside down with its lens at the
bottom, the subject will be recorded upside down.
l You need the VR-33FA tripod adaptor for 180”
recording (optional accessory) if you want to use a
tripod when recording in Self Recording mode.
l The screen image is automatically inverted when
the monitor rotation is between 140” and 200”.
When the monitor screen is turned back to its
normal oosition. the imaae
returns to normal.
w You can enjoy playback by sliding the Power
switch to VCR, even while the monitor part is rotated
180”.
Useful Features for Camera Recording
Auto Focus
The VIEWCAM’s 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. Therefore, always keep the
subject in the centre of the monitor screen.
l If no subject is in the centre of the monitor screen,
the focus area will expand and the VIEWCAM will
focus on the subject nearest the centre.
l If no subject is displayed on the monitor screen,
the VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until
some subject comes into the monitor screen.
Auto focus may not be able to focus correctly in the
situations shown in the chart. In such situations, set
the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus
manually.
Using the Manual Focus
Press the Power Zoom T button to set the
1
zoom power to the maximum.
2
Press the FOCUS Far or FOCUS Near
button for 1 second to set Manual Focus
mode. And press the buttons to focus on
the subject.
Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the
3
subject as you desire.
1,3
Subject is too dark.
Fast-moving subject.
Subject has horizontal
stripes.
Light reflects off the
subject.
Subject has fine, repeated
patterns.
Lack of contrast. e.g.
snow scene.
Background is too bright.
Subject is being shot
through a dirty or wet
window.
Two subjects at different
distances overlap in the
same scene.
Subjects at different
distances appear in the
centre of the scene at the
same time.
Near button
I
Far button
To go back to Auto Focus
Press the AUTO FOCUS button to set the
VIEWCAM to Auto Focus mode.
AUTO FOCUS button
l While recording in Manual Focus mode, you may
not be able to focus correctly if the subject is less
than approximately 1.5 m from 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 without first setting the
zoom power to the maximum, the subject may go
out of focus when you zoom further in on it later.
l If the lens is didy or fogged, you maynotbe able to
obtain correct focus.
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Useful Features for Camera Recording
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
When the subject is backlit, the image will be
darkened if it is recorded normally. The VIEWCAM’s
backlight compensation (BLC) feature can improve
the picture.
Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)
When you are recording in a dark or poorly
illuminated location, the gain-up function lets you
record a brighter picture.
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 I .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 image on the monitor screen. The
VIEWCAM will automatically focus on the subject
when the lens is set for the widest angle.
Using BLC/Gain-up
1 Press and hold down the BLWGAIN-UP
button.
2 To turn off the BLC (or Gain-up) function,
release the BLC/GAIN-UP button.
BLCIGAIN-UP button
l When lighting is l When lighting is
adequate, the BLC/
GAIN-UP button works
as “BLC” during holding
down it. holding down it.
insufficient, the BLC/
GAIN-UP button works
as “GAIN-UP” during
l When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that
there is sufficient illumination on the subject.
l It is recommended that you use a tripod for
recording macro shots, to prevent camera shake.
Tripod
This VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor screen uses a
fluorescent lamp for backlighting. In order to reduce
lrn buttons
battery consumption, you can turn off the lamp when
backlighting is not necessary during camera
recording (e.g. when you are shooting at fixed angle
with using a tripod).
m There is more picture noise in Gain-up
mode.
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During camera recording, hold down the LAMP OFF
button for four seconds to turn off the lamp.
To turn it on again, press the REC START/STOP
button, or Power zoom button.
Power zoom button
REC START/STOP
LAMP OFF button
Lighting
500 to 100,000 lux of light is best for clear, good-
quality recordings. Though recording is possible with
less light, insufficient lighting can result in poor
picture quality.
100,000
Blue sky
Clear day at noon (100.000)
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 period.
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 lighting to model your subject and to
add or create emphasis in a scene.
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.
10,000
1,000
100
10
10,000
9,000
8,000
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)
Cloudy day. one hour after sunrise (2,000)
Clear day, one hour before sunset (1 .OOO)
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)
Shop stairway (100)
During intermission at movie theatre (15-35)
Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15-20)
Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm (1 O-l 5)
Candlelight
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Clear day
Cloudy day
Blue
7,000
6,500
6,000
5,500
5,000
4,500
3,500
3,200
2,800
2,500
2,000 Candlelight qed
Rainy day
Daylight fluorescent
light
Camera flashbulb
Blue photolamp Nhrte
White fluorescent light
Off-white fluorescent
light
Tungsten photolamp
Halogen lamp
Tungsten lamp
Iodine lamp
Acetylene lamp
Kerosene lamp
Yellow
Connections for Playback on a TV
Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEWCAM’s
LCD monitor screen, you can also watch tape
playback on your TV screen.
1
Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV with the
supplied audio/video cable, as shown.
2
Set the input select switch on the TV to
“AV” or “VIDEO”. (See the operation
manual for your TV.)
TV
1
2
Connect the VIEWCAM to your VCR with
the supplied audio/video cable, as shown.
Set the input select switch on the TV to
“AV” or “VIDEO”, and set the input select
switch on the VCR to “EXTERNAL
SOURCE”. (See the operation manuals for
your TV and VCR.)
Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack
White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack
\
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Yellow: To VIDEO IN iack
White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack
TV
-1
VCR
w 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.
w 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 18).
’ AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Automatic Switching of the Audio/Video
Jack’s Input/Output Mode
The AUDIOMDEO jack mode is normally set to
input. It automatically switches to output when the
VIEWCAM is playing back.
. .
Recording with Another VCR
Your VIEWCAM can be used as the playback source
deck for dubbing and editing a tape with another
VCR.
Connect the VIEWCAM to a VCR with the supplied
audio/video cable, as shown.
Playback *
On the VIEWCAM, playback the tape to be
1
edited, and locate the beginning and end of
the sequence you wish to cut. Then rewind
the tape to the beginning of the portion that
you wish to keep.
Set the Power
switch to VCR.
2
Load a blank tape cassette
nto the
recording VCR.
Press the VIEWCAM’s PLA
3
’ button 0)
and the VCR’s REC (Record) button at
same time.
4
Press the VCR’s Pause/Still button to
pause recording when the source tape
reaches the beginning of the sequence
be cut.
5
Press the VCR’s Pause/Still (or REC)
button to resume recording when the
source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.
Press the Stop buttons on the VIEWCAM ( n ) and
the VCR.
the
to
Recording
i i Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack
White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack
Audio/video cable
(supplied accessov)
m This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source
programme on the built-in LCD monitor screen
without having to connect it to an external TV or
video monitor.
l Make sure that you press the Pause/Still button at
exactly the right moments in steps 4 and 5 above.
Otherwise, some of the transitions between edited
sequences may be slightly off.
l The picture may be disturbed during video search
picture playback. This does not imply a defect in
the VIEWCAM.
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Recording from an External Source
You can use your VIEWCAM to record or edit video
from another source, such as a VCR, TV, or video
disc player.
Connect the VIEWCAM to the source equipment,
using the supplied audio/video cable, as shown.
Set the Power
To AUDIO/VIDEO jack
1 Set the Power switch to VCR.
3
2 Start sending audio/video signals from the
source equipment connected to the
VIEWCAM. Check the VIEWCAM’s monitor
screen to see if the picture is being properly
received.
3 Press the REC START/ STOP button on
the VIEWCAM to start recording.
1
Press the STOP button (H) on the VIEWCAM.
Playback
TV with monitor output
Audio/vlaeo caole
(supplied accessory)
Yellow: To VIDEO OUT jack
White: To AUDIO OUT (L) jack
Ti
Video disc player
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a.
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Before Requesting Service
Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.
Power
Record-
ing
No power
Power goes off soon
after coming on.
Power on but no VIEWCAM is in VCR mode.
image on monitor.
Cannot record.
Fuzzy picture Dust or other foreign matter
Playback No image appears
on connected TV’s
screen.
Battery pack is not charged.
Power source is not properly
connected. 11, 12).
Depleted battery pack Use a fully charged battery pack (p. 9).
Dew in VIEWCAM
Erasure protection hole is
covered.
on lens.
Not properly focused.
Improperly connected to TV.
TV’s channel or TV/AV
(VIDEO) switch not properly
set.
Adjust focus manually or set VIEWCAM
to Auto Focus mode (p. 20).
Reconnect properly (p. 23).
Set TV’s TV/AV (VIDEO) switch to AV
(VIDEO) if AV input is used (p. 23).
VIEWCAM does not
playback in colour
on connected TV.
Video noise in
Cassette cannot be inserted.
Cassette won’t eject.
No tape movement in Fast
Forward mode.
No tape movement in Rewind
mode.
BAllERY DEW/CLOG
-‘i’- $
Red/"
BATTERY and DEW/CLOG
indicators are flashing in sync.
"\Red
Dirty video heads
Worn video heads
Old or worn tape
Cassette is not right side up,
or is backwards.
VIEWCAM is in Recording
mode.
Tape already completely
wound.
Tape already completely
rewound.
Tape protection circuit is
activated.
Call for service.
Call for service.
Use a new tape cassette (p. 6).
Check cassette positioning and reinsert
(Pm 13).
Press REC START/ STOP (or STOP)
button to stop tape, and try again
(pp. 1% 25).
Rewind tape to desired point (p. 18).
Fast forward tape to desired point (p. 18).
Eject the tape from the VIEWCAM and
reload it.
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.
Then reconnect the power sources (to resume operation).
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:
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Storage Temperature:
Dimensions (approx.):
Weight (approx.):
PAL standard
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
8 mm video tape, MP type
320.000 pixels including optical black
8 x power zoom lens (F2.0, f=4.5-36 mm) and full-range auto focus
37 mm
3” (7.5 cm)-full-colour LCD screen (TFT active matrix)
Electret monaural microphone
Auto white balance
3 lux* (with gain-up)
1 .O Vp-p 75-ohm unbalanced
-8 dBs, impedance less than 2.2 kohms
200 mW
DC 3.6 V
5.6 W (during indoor camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor
off)
0°C to +4O”C
30% to 80%
-20°C to +6O”C
188mm(W)x122mm(H)x92mm(D)
730 g
(without battery pack, video cassette, and lens cap)
AC Adaptor/Battery Charger
Power Requirement:
DC Output:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions (approx.):
Weight (approx.):
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Minimum illumination: Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumina-
tion capability, lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same
manufacturer.
AC 11 O-240 V, 50/60 Hz
4.5 v
27 W
75 mm (W) x 51 mm (H) x 135 mm (D)
For Asia/Middle East (UADP-0232TAZZ)
For Hong Kong (UADP-0223TAZZ)
For Australia/New Zealand (UADP-0208TAZZ) : 385 g
: 360 g
: 425 g
H 27
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