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VL-AH130U/hyou; 00/12/14/18:00

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

Osaka, Japan

Printed in Malaysia
TINSE0398TAZZ
01P02-M-G

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

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VL-AH130U

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One (1) year parts and ninety (90) days labor from date of pur-
chase except for the rechargeable battery incorporated in this Prod-
uct which is warranted for thirty (30) days from date of purchase.

Non-rechargeable batteries.

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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective
Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts
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References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Playback

Useful Features

Operation Summar

y

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Advanced Features

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Summary of Contents for VIEWCAM VL-AH130U

Page 1: ...R NUAL 0U on manual VIEWCAM eft or loss of elow the er which e unit o mode References Preparation Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Operation Summary Basic Operations Camera Recording Advanced Features ...

Page 2: ...STURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON NEL This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit CAUTION...

Page 3: ...nto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY If a battery is reversed positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa it can overheat and rupture This has happened when young children install batteries backwards Warn children not to take...

Page 4: ... prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions ...

Page 5: ... b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tec...

Page 6: ...age Avoid placing the VIEWCAM in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incandescent lights may deform the VIEWCAM or cause it to malfunction Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas Be aware of the temperature and humidity You can use your VIEWCAM at 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F and at 30 to 80 relat...

Page 7: ...Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8 format If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal 8 mm format set the menu item to OFF on the MENU 1 screen Camera mode before recording See page 25 for operation of the menu screen LCD Monitor Screen The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to record scenes while comfortably hold...

Page 8: ...io video cable QCNW 1448TAZZ or QCNW 1295TAZZ AA battery for remote control 2 Note The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this VIEWCAM are valid only in the U S and Latin America If this VIEWCAM was purchased outside of these areas the part numbers may be different Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack ...

Page 9: ...ories For optional and additional accessories contact your local dealer call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1 800 642 2122 or visit SHARP s website http www sharp usa com Sun hood VR 60BFN Tripod adapter for 180 recording VR 33FAN Standard type battery pack BT H22 Accessory shoe adapter VR 30ADN ...

Page 10: ...alling the Lithium Memory Battery 11 Selecting the Language for the On screen Display 12 Setting the Date and Time 16 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode 18 Zooming 19 Tips on Recording Positions 19 Remaining Recording Time Display 20 Remaining Battery Power Display 20 Playback Playback 21 Volume Contro...

Page 11: ...pe Counter Feature 37 Using the Remote Control 39 Useful Features Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects 40 Scene Menu Program AE 41 Superimposing a Title 42 Changing the Preset Titles 43 Auto Manual Focus 44 White Balance Lock 45 Manual Exposure 46 Picture Backlight Adjustments 47 Gamma Playback 48 Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight 48 Editing 49 References Useful Information 50 Demonstrati...

Page 12: ...he cassette compartment door is open Operation Summary Terminal cover Microphone Zoom lens Speaker AUDIO VIDEO jack pp 22 49 DC IN jack pp 8 9 Shoulder strap loop p 17 Lithium battery holder p 11 Cassette holder p 10 Lens hood p 32 Cassette compartment door release p 10 Cassette compartment door p 10 Operation Summary ...

Page 13: ...ume control p 21 DISPLAY button p 24 Operation buttons p 24 CHARGE indicator p 8 MENU button p 24 Remote sensor p 39 LCD monitor screen RECord START STOP button p 18 Shoulder strap loop p 17 FADE button p 27 Hand strap p 17 Tripod socket Battery compartment door release p 7 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch pp 18 21 ...

Page 14: ...ch To record a backlit subject See page 30 Gamma Brightness Compensation or page 46 Manual Exposure To record in a dark or poorly illuminated location See page 31 Gain up To record yourself while monitoring the shot See page 33 Self Recording To record a short video message for somebody See page 34 Self recording Message To find the beginning of a recorded scene to be played back See page 36 Progr...

Page 15: ...ge 51 There is no video cassette in the VIEWCAM Insert a cassette see page 10 The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record protect position preventing recording see page 53 The tape is about to end Prepare a new cassette see page 10 The tape has reached the end Replace it with a new cassette see page 10 In Self Recording mode all warnings will be indicated by displayed...

Page 16: ...WER OFF If you remove the battery pack during recording or playback the tape will remain wound around the video head drum potentially causing damage to the tape Make sure the battery compartment door is closed firmly during operation If it is not the battery pack may fall out or VIEWCAM operation may fail because of the poor contact pressure Remove the battery pack from the VIEWCAM if the VIEWCAM ...

Page 17: ...ging time Max continuous recording time Max continuous playback time Battery pack DC IN jack To power outlet CHARGE indicator Notes Using the zoom see page 19 and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption This may result in a decrease of more than 50 in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above The char...

Page 18: ...o the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM Cautions BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF If you remove the DC plug during recording or playback the tape will remain wound around the video head drum potentially causing damage to the tape Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time When removing the plugs grasp the plug not th...

Page 19: ...te holder in step 3 the VIEWCAM s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette If this happens repeat the insertion procedure Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door Notes If the battery power is too low you may not be able to eject the cassette Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one See page 53 for more information on the video cassette tapes fo...

Page 20: ...e Removing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above then lift out the battery from the battery holder Note Replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery when the date and time indicator starts to fall behind the correct time Notes on the Use of the Lithium Battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY USE OF A DIFFERENT BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE...

Page 21: ...ars GAMA REW QK E FF P I C E FF SET ESPAÑOL LANGUAGE FRANÇ A I S ENGL I SH SET Power switch Operation buttons MENU button 2 Press the PAGE PAGE or PAGINA button to display MENU 1 3 Press the or button Q to select LANGUAGE LANGUE or IDIOMA then press the SET REGLAGE or AJUSTE button B W The language selection screen appears 4 Press the or button C or D Q to select the desired language then press th...

Page 22: ...cedure to display the desired screen REW PLAY STOP ST I LL FF NTER COU EFF GAMA ARCH SE GAMA REW QK E FF P I C E FF SURE FOCUS BAL WH I TE EXPO T LE T I TURN RE 16 9 MENU SCENE COU NTER MENU FADE REMOTE NORMAL ON DEMO MODE OFF LANGUAGE AUTO 1 PAGE TURE P I C SET MENU TURE P I C SET ED I T REMOTE OF F ON AUTO MENU 12H DATE D I SPLAY OFF SETT I NG 12H 24H SELECT DATE T IME T IME 2 PAGE TURE P I C SE...

Page 23: ... BOBIN REM AV TURE LEC RAP LAGE LAGE TEUR COMP GAMM EFF ERCHE RECH S I T FOCUS EXPO TRE T I TOUR RE 16 9 COMP TEUR MENU FONDU TE LECOM NORMAL ON MODE DEMO OFF LANGUE AUTO 1 PAGE IMAGE MENU IMAGE MONTAGE T EL ECOM OF F ON AUTO MENU 12H DATE AFF I CHAGE OFF REGLAGE 12H 24H SEL ECT I ON DATE HEURE HEURE 2 PAGE IMAGE GAMM EFF RAP REVU IMAGE MENU REG REG REG BAL MENU JA 12 AM 00 N 1 2 0 00 VCR Mode ...

Page 24: ...AGADO AJUSTE 12H 24H SELECC I ON FECHA HORA HORA 2 G I NA PA GEN AJUS IMA TE BO RE PRO PARAR F I JA RAP TAD CON RE AVA GAM EF CAR BUS EF RA P REV IMA EF GAM PO BCO BAL EX TULO T I TOR RE QUE ENFO 16 9 ESCE MENU CON TAD MENU DESVANECER D I STANC I A NORMAL ENCEND I DO MODO DEMOS APAGADO I D I OMA AUTOMAT I CO 1 G I NA GEN IMA PA AJUS TE MENU ED I C I ON D I STANC I A APAGADO ENCEND I DO AUTOMAT I C...

Page 25: ... W to select 24H Notes The date and time once set are stored in memory The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes Power switch 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button until MENU 2 appears If MENU 1 appears on the screen press the PAGE button to display MENU 2 3 Press the SET button B When changing the date and t...

Page 26: ...When attaching or removing the lens cap press both tabs on the sides of the cap Press both tabs Grip strap Hand strap flap Notes Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the VIEWCAM is not in use Attach the lens cap to the hand strap so it will not get in the way during recording Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the LCD...

Page 27: ...n recording This will prevent the beginning of the recording being cut off when it is played back To Pause Recording Press the REC START STOP button again Recording pauses and the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to OFF Notes The speaker is off in Camera mode Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode Turn off the power if you will not...

Page 28: ...ositions The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in a more relaxed posture without having to hold the VIEWCAM up to your eye The LCD monitor also makes it easier to record high angle and low angle shots Holding the VIEWCAM Put the fingers of your right hand through the hand strap and place your right thumb close to the REC START STOP button and Power Zoom control Place ...

Page 29: ...ll reappear after a short interval to indicate the new time remaining The remaining recording time display appears 5 seconds after pressing the REC START STOP button to begin recording 10 min 8 min 8 min 6 min 6 min 4 min 4 min 2 min 2 min 1 min TA P E TA P E TA P E TA P E TA P E Approx remaining recording time On screen indicator Red Green Green 0 min The tape has reached the end 1 min 0 min Warn...

Page 30: ...on button indicators on or off press the DISPLAY button The playback operation buttons will still function as indicated even after the indicators are turned off To use the infrared remote control make sure that the REMOTE menu item is set to ON see page 39 Auto Tape Rewind The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to OF...

Page 31: ...on manuals of your TV and VCR 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM in VCR mode and begin tape playback see page 21 Caution Make sure that the VIEWCAM TV VCR and other equipment to be connected have been turned off before you make connections Making con nections with any of the components left turned on may cause picture noise or a malfunction Notes This VIEWCAM does not have an S video socket When the VIEWCAM is...

Page 32: ...T I LL FF Video Search The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape Position 1 During playback press the Forward Search B or Reverse Search C button The playback picture fast forwards or reverses 2 When you find the desired scene press the PLAY button D to return to normal playback Searching for a Scene Far from the C...

Page 33: ...e you press the MENU button the mode menu screen changes from to in Camera mode and from to in VCR mode DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button to turn the mode menu screens and on screen indicators on or off Note The warning indicators and some other indicators cannot be turned off by pressing the DISPLAY button Operation buttons Press the Operation button corresponding to the indicator of the de...

Page 34: ... and VCR modes If the REMOTE menu item for example is set to OFF in Camera mode it will be automatically set to OFF in VCR mode The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes 5 Press the SET button B to select the desired setting Each time you press the SET button the setting changes 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Example MENU FADE REMOTE N...

Page 35: ...s the or button to select DISPLAY SET JU 10 AM 30 N 2 2 0 01 MENU 12H DATE D I SPLAY OFF SETT I NG 12H 24H SELECT DATE T IME T IME 2 JU 10 AM 30 N 2 2 0 01 MENU 12H DATE D I SPLAY OFF SETT I NG 12H 24H SELECT DATE T IME T IME 2 PAGE TURE P I C SET 5 P A G E 4 Press the SET button B to select AUTO ON or OFF SET MENU DATE D I SPLAY OFF SELECT DATE T IME T IME 2 When AUTO is selected the date time is...

Page 36: ...I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DA DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS Selecting Fade Mode HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears 2 Press the or button Q to select FADE then press the SET but...

Page 37: ...g Quick Review The quick review function lets you check the last 5 seconds of tape just recorded without switching to VCR mode to make sure that the recording has come out right 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the QK REW button The tape rewinds to the point of 5 seconds before the current tape position playback then starts automatically After 5 seconds of pl...

Page 38: ...earch button Reverse Edit Search button Forward edit search Reverse edit search Quick Return When you have been playing back what you have recorded and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene use the quick return function 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the RETURN button D QUICK RETURN flashes and the tape will begin...

Page 39: ...ompensation is now working To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button A again The indicator appears Note When the indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter GAMA GAMA RE REW QK QK E FF P I C E FF GAMA REW QK E FF P I C E FF GAMMA GAMMA E F F GAMA To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Press the GAMA EFF button until GAMMA disappears GAMMA GAMMA E F F GAMA GAMA...

Page 40: ...n until GAMMA disappears Notes The Gain up mode will disengage and the indicator will disappear automatically if the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location Some picture noise appears in Gain up mode The picture noise increases when the indicator is displayed To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button A again The indicator appears GAMA GAMA RE REW QK E FF P I C E FF GAMA REW QK E FF P I ...

Page 41: ...ode Macro Shots This VIEWCAM lets you shoot close up images of small objects such as flowers and insects or make title frames for your videos When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 5 feet 1 5 m of the VIEWCAM do not zoom in on it Instead zoom out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom control to the W side and then move the VIEWCAM closer to the subject...

Page 42: ... on the screen are replaced by the flashing indicator To check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to the normal position In Self Recording mode it is not possible to record using manual recording modes change picture adjustments display menus record the date and time or use the Quick Return and some of the other functions You can play back images even while the monitor is in the self reco...

Page 43: ...ort video message for somebody This feature is convenient for editing video letters Complete steps 1 to 3 of Normal Self Recording on page 33 then perform the procedure below 1 Press the MESSAGE button to display the self recording message screen To cancel press the MESSAGE button again EXTEND button REC START REC STOP button MESSAGE button 2 Press the REC START button B to begin recording Record ...

Page 44: ...change it to FOCUS 4 If EXPOSURE is displayed in yellow press the EXPOSURE button to display the exposure setting screen then press the AUTO button B The exposure setting screen turns off and EXPOSURE returns to blue 5 Press the MENU button until appears If SCENE MENU is not displayed above the A button press this button until SCENE MENU appears 6 Press the DISPLAY button The Operation button indi...

Page 45: ...the beginning of a number of previously recorded scenes Up to 10 different scenes can be found on one tape Note This function does not work if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded if the cassette has been removed after the recordings were made or if the power source has been interrupted 1 Press the MENU button until appears VCR mode 2 Press the SEARCH button PROG SEARCH is disp...

Page 46: ...on to begin recording You can check the recording time with the tape counter Notes The counter reading may differ slightly from the actual time This is especially noticeable when the tape has been rewound or fast forwarded a number of times in which case there can be a difference of several seconds The tape counter feature will be canceled if the power source is interrupted To turn off the tape co...

Page 47: ...D to view the desired scene Camera mode 1 During recording press the MENU button until appears If MEMORY is not displayed press the COUNTER button 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 above 3 When you are ready to finish recording press the REC START STOP button 4 Set the Power switch to VCR then perform steps 5 and 6 above To cancel Counter Memory mode Perform step 1 above and press the MEMORY button M will d...

Page 48: ...he remote sensor of the VIEWCAM and press the control buttons for operation 16 ft 5 m 1 2 VOLUME buttons PAUSE STILL button RECord START STOP button REWind Reverse Search button STOP button PLAY button Fast Forward Forward Search button Power Zoom Telephoto Wide angle control buttons Remote sensor Approximate operating range of remote control Notes Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright...

Page 49: ...r to that of an old photograph SOLARI The contrast of the subject is enhanced creating a unique artistic image Advanced Features NEGA EFF The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colors of the image are inverted 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the D button to select the desired digital picture effect Each time you press the D button the digital pi...

Page 50: ...ode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press theAbutton to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation Each time you press theAbutton the scene setting changes as shown below To cancel the scene setting Select SCENE MENU in step 2 above Notes Even after you turn off the scene setting indicator the selected scene setting will remain in effect When SPORT is selected recording ...

Page 51: ...l not be displayed or recorded Superimposing a Title Use the title feature to superimpose titles on your videos when recording There are eight titles preset for your convenience which you can choose from 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the TITLE button C to display the title selection screen TLE T I EX I T SET T I T LE SUPERST AR HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY B I R...

Page 52: ...ll appear at the top of the screen and the cursor will automatically move to the right Note If you input the wrong character press the button to move the cursor to that character and perform step 4 5 Repeat step 4 until you finish the title then press the SET button The new title will be displayed on the title selection screen Note To change another title perform steps 2 to 5 again 6 If you wish t...

Page 53: ...CAM automatically focuses on what ever is in the center of the scene Always keep the subject in the center of the screen Notes If no subject is in the center of the screen the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on If no subject is displayed on the screen the VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame Manual Focus The Auto Focus m...

Page 54: ...he WHITE BAL button A WHITE BAL changes from blue to yellow and begins flashing WHITE BAL stops flashing when the locking procedure is completed 4 Aim the lens at the desired subject and press the REC START STOP button to begin recording To cancel White Balance Lock Press the WHITE BAL button WHITE BAL returns to blue Notes If the light source changes or if you move from indoors to outdoors or vic...

Page 55: ...e exposure level to allow less light through the lens 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the EXPOSURE button to display the exposure setting screen 3 Press the or button to select the desired exposure level The bar indicates the selected exposure level 4 Press the EXIT button A to turn off the exposure setting screen To cancel Manual Exposure mode Perform steps...

Page 56: ...ically changes to NORMAL When the color or tint is adjusted the picture on the screen may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the color and tint settings unless it is necessary These adjustments only affect the monitor picture not the recorded image Picture Backlight Adjustments If the monitor picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting etc adjust the picture settings T...

Page 57: ...yback Press the GAMA EFF button again GAMMA disappears Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight The LCD monitor uses a fluorescent lamp for backlighting see page 52 In order to reduce battery consumption you can turn off the lamp when backlighting is not necessary e g when you are recording a fixed scene Hold down the DISPLAY button Three seconds later LCD LAMP OFF starts flashing on the monitor Keep...

Page 58: ...finish editing set the EDIT menu item back to OFF Editing Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape or transposing one sequence with another This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source pro gram on the built in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor Connect the VIEWCAM to a VCR with the sup plied audio video cable as sh...

Page 59: ...birthday cake at 8 inches 20 cm 10 15 Candlelight Brightness Lux 100 000 10 000 1 000 100 10 Optimal lighting range Avoid backlit subjects For the best picture shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the subject the subject often becomes too dark If you have to record with this lighting use the Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct the exposure level to impro...

Page 60: ...containing the VIEWCAM W Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room 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 Q If DEW flashes on the LCD monitor remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and wait for a few hours to allow the VIEWCAM to accli...

Page 61: ...battery pack that is not fully charged put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing is seen through the window Caution For safety reasons put the cover on the battery pack 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 Battery power is consumed even when the VIEWCAM s power i...

Page 62: ...alvador Greenland Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan South Korea Mexico the Netherland Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru the Philippines Puerto Rico St Kitts St Lucia Surinam Taiwan Trinidad the U S A Venezuela Southern Vietnam and the Virgin Islands Video Cassette Tapes Use only tapes with the or mark with this VIEWCAM To protect recordings against erasure When a previously recorded cassett...

Page 63: ...s on the screen press the PAGE button to display MENU 1 4 Press or C or D button Q to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button B W to select ON The demonstration begins Lock button Power switch Operation buttons MENU button Canceling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration perform step 3 above 2 Press or button Q to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button B W to select OFF 3 Press the DISPLAY bu...

Page 64: ... off Auto focus does not work Bright subject produces wide vertical lines Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control Display automatically changes in Camera mode Tape stops during rewind or fast forward No image appears on connected TV screen VCR mode Possible cause Power source is not properly connected Battery pack is not charged Dew in VIEWCAM Safety function is in effect Erasure pr...

Page 65: ...nning or end of tape Dirty video heads Old or worn tape Power source is not properly connected Battery pack is not charged VIEWCAM is recording Backlight has been turned off Fluorescent lamp is burned out Inappropriate picture adjustments AC adapter or battery pack may have malfunctioned Audio video cable is not properly connected Does not indicate a malfunction REMOTE menu item is set to OFF Remo...

Page 66: ...ry pack DC 7 0 V with AC adapter Power Consumption 5 1 W during camera recording in full auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating Humidity 30 to 80 Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 7 7 32 W 4 9 32 H 3 7 8 D 183 mm W 109 mm H 99 mm D Weight approx 1 57 lbs 710 g without battery pack lithium ba...

Page 67: ... Y DESCONECTE LA ALIMENTACIÓN Si quita la batería durante la grabación o la reproducción la cinta quedará enrollada alrededor del tambor de las cabezas de vídeo y tal vez se estropee Asegúrese de cerrar firmemente la puerta del compartimiento de la batería especialmente durante las operaciones Si no lo hace así la batería tal vez se desprenda o la operación de la VIEWCAM puede que falle porque la ...

Page 68: ...imentación Indicador CHARGE Tapa de terminales Toma DC IN A la toma de corriente Selección de idioma para la visualización en pantalla Esta VIEWCAM le permite elegir el idioma inglés francés o español para la visualización en pantalla Cuando utilice la VIEWCAM por primera vez seleccione el idioma deseado en la visualización en pantalla siguiendo el procedimiento de abajo 1 Mantenga pulsado el botó...

Page 69: ...r el mecanismo de protección de la VIEWCAM tal vez expulse el videocasete Si pasa esto repita el procedimiento de inserción No intente tomar la VIEWCAM por la puerta del compartimiento del videocasete Nota Si la energía de la batería es demasiado baja tal vez no pueda extraer el videocasete Reemplace la batería por otra completamente cargada Inserción y extracción de un videocasete Inserción de un...

Page 70: ...sconectar la alimentación Deslice el interruptor de alimentación hasta OFF Notas El altavoz se apaga en el modo de videocámara En el modo de espera de grabación se consume energía de la batería Desconecte la alimentación si no va a grabar pronto Si la VIEWCAM se deja en el modo de espera de grabación durante más de 5 minutos la alimentación se desconectará automáticamente para ahorrar energía de l...

Page 71: ...tas Si desea encender o apagar los indicadores de los botones de operación pulse el botón DISPLAY Los botones de operación de reproducción seguirán funcionando como se ha indicado incluso después de apagarse los indicadores Para utilizar el control remoto por infrarrojos asegúrese de que el ítem del menú REMOTE esté en ON Rebobinado automático de la cinta La cinta se rebobinará automáticamente cua...

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