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Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you will get the most out or it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your video world. Important Information for Consumers I WARNING: in the U.S.
WARNINGiFcc Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user's authority to operate this equipment. could This device complies with Part 15 or the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2, Read Instructions--All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions--The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings--All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4, Follow Instructions--All operating and use instructions should be followed.
15.Power Lines--An outside antenna system should notbelocated inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesorother electric lightorpower circuits, orwhere itcanfallintosuchpower linesor circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme careshould betaken tokeepfromtouching such power linesorcircuits ascontact with themmightbefatal. 16.Overloading--Do notoverload wall outlets, extension cords,orintegral convenience receptacles asthiscan result inariskoffireorelectric shock, 17.
Precautions • When the VIEWCAM is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the VIEWCAM from the power source. • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. • Be aware of the temperature and humidity. You can use your VIEWCAM at 0°C to +40°0 (32°F to 104°F), and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.
AC Adapter • The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio, • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter, • The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it, • Do not damage, drop, or sut_ject the adapter to vibration. • Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight. • Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot [)laces, Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in tile VIEWCAM casing.
Supplied Accessories s_5 Battery pack _B%H22rO] AC adapter _UA[)P 0312TAZZ Infrared remote control RRMCG0085TASA Audio/video cable QCNW 1448TAZZ or ©CNW 1295TAZZ CR2025 type lithium battery Shoulcler strap UBN DS0010TASA Lens cap GCOVH1225TASA AA battery for remote control × 2 * Note: The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this VlEWCAM are valid only in the U.
Optional Accessories Standard type battery pack B%H22[] Extended type battery pack B%H32[] Sun hood VR 60BFN Accessory shoe adapter VR 30ADN Tdpod adapter for 180 ° recording VR 33FAN Note: The listed model names are for U,S, accessories, 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).
Contents Operation Summary Part Names .......................................................... Quick Reference Index ........................................ Warning Indicators ............................................... 3 I f Preparation Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ........... 7 Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 8 Powering the VIEWCAM [rom an AC Outlet ........... 9 Inserting and Removing a Cassette ..................
Useful Features Operations or the On-screen Controls Using the Control Buttons ............................... Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens ................ Adjusting the Menu Settings ........................... Recording the [)ate and Time ............................ Fade In and Fade Out ........................................ Quick Review ..................................................... Quick Return ...................................................... Edit Search ............................
Part Names For details on the use or each part, rerer to the page number indicated in the brackets, cover Microphone Zoom lens AU DIO/VI DEOjack [pp. 22, 49] DC IN jack [pp. 8, 9] Speakel When the cassette compartment door is open Cassette holder [p, lO] Lens hood [p, 32] Shoulder strap loop [p, 17] Lithium battery holder [p. 11] Cassette compartment door [p, 10] Cassette compartment release [p.
!{i!!i!i!¸ iiiiiiii! 2 iiii RECord START/STOP button[p,18] _22222222222 LCD monitor screen F Telephoto control [p, 19] VOLume control 21] ower Zoom Wide[p,angle/ Shoulder strap loop [p, 17] [p. 39] CHARGE FADE button [p, 27] [p, s] MENU button[p, 24] -- Operation buttons [p. 24] Hand strap [p, 17] Power switch (CAM ERA/VC R select switch) [pp, 18, 21] DISPLAY button [p, 24] Battery compartment door release [p, 7] Battery compartment door [p.
Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses or the VIEWCAM's features. f • Toquickly check what you havejust recorded. --See page 28 (Quick Review) • To quickly return the tape to the end orthe last recorded --See page 29 (Quick Return) scene after playback. • To locate the point on the tape where to begin recording while in Camera mode, --See page 29 (Edit Search) • To record a backlit subject.
!( !i i!¸ Warning Indicators ii ! i! EJECT THE CASSETTE. EJECT THE CASSETTE. Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 51). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM automatically turns off _ _ DEW -DEW-/ I \ BATTERY i34TfE TOO LOW.
Inserting and Removing Battery Pack Inserting 1 the Battery the 4 Close the door, pressing center until it clicks, it firmly in the Pack Make sure that the Power switch is set iiiiiiiiiiii toiiOFR ii!ii!!i i!i!ii!ii!!i!!i!!!!iiii!iiiiiiii ii iiiiiiiii ii iii ii,li ii!i !! ii i!!i!ii!ii!ii!ii !i!i i!i!i Removing Power switch 2 Slide the battery compartment door release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment door.
Charging the Battery Pack Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Power switch BT-H22 approx, 3 hr. approx, 1 hr. 35 min. approx. 1 hr. 35 min. BT-H32 approx, 6hr. approx, 3 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hr. 10 min. ::i'ii_iiii!ii!ii! CHARGE indicator Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM (see page 7). Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFR • The battery pack will not charge when the Power switch is set to CAMERA or VCR.
Preparation Powering the VIEWCAM an AC Outlet from Caution: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this VIEWCAM, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the DO plug during recording or playback, the tape will remain wound around the video head drum, potentially causing damage to the tape.
Inserting Cassette and Removing a Inserting a Cassette Supply power to the VlEWCAM, slide the release and open the compartment • The cassette automatically. door. holder extends 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. then cassette and opens Removing a Cassette Perform cassette. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.
Preparation 5 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Close the cassette compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the cassette compartment release and open the cassette compartment door. door Removing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then lift out the battery from the battery holder.
Selecting the Language the On-screen Display for This VIEWCAM allows you to choose from among English, French or Spanish for the onscreen display language. Changing the Language 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until _ appears. 2 Press the PAGE (PAGE or PAGINA) button ( II ) to display MENU 1. Power switch 3 Press the _" or A button (1) to select "LANGUAGE" ("LANGUE" or "IDIOMA"), then press the SET (REGLAGE or AJUSTE) button (_,+) (2). • Tile language selection screen appears.
Preparation English On-screen Displays The following on-screen displays appear when "ENGLISH" is selected as the on-screen display language (see page 12). f Camera Mode ,l CAMERA MENU 1 _FADE "REMOTE oDEMO MODE "LANGUAGE ,l iNTERi i _I_ COU- " NORMAL ON OFF PICI _ I set ITUREIPAGE ,I. €1 MENU _DATEITIME "DISPLAY "SELECT _SETTING ,l 2 OFF DATE+TIME JAN, 1.2000 12:O0 AM 12H =12H/24H :m ElTLE RE- I TURNI 16: SCENE 9 I MENU ","i ,= i NET iEoREi.AGF PlC- I I 1" ,I.
French On-screen Displays The following on-screen displays appear when "FRAN_AIS" screen display language (see page 12). is selected as the on- f Camera Mode ,l CAMERA EFF. NEVU I,MAOEIIOA..INAP. MENU _mlMENU ,I. _) COMP hEUNI I 1 _FONDU • TELECOM. • MODE DEMO "LANOUE V I _ ,I. NORMAL ON OFF NEGILAGE IIMAGEIPAGE St MENU 2 _DATE/HEURE "AFFICHAGE "SELECTION _NEGLACE $ TIRETNE I tOurl 16: MENU 91SCENEI "12H/24H OEF DATE+HEURE JAN, 1.
Preparation Spanish On-screen Displays The following on-screen displays appear when "ESPANOL" is selected as the onscreen display language (see page 12). f Camera Mode CAMERA MENU 1 _DESVANEUER "DISTANUIA • MODO DEMOS. *IDIOMA ,I. CON- l hAo. _ I Y I A ,I. NORMAL ENCENDIDO APAGADO AJUS IMA- PAITE IDEN IGINA St MENU 2 _ENFO- BAL. IQUEI EX- INto IPO. $ _FECHA/HORA • VISUAL1.
Setting the Date and Time 4 Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2001 (JUN. 2. 2001) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM). Note: • Check that the lithium memory battery has been insta{led before setting the date and time. Press the v or A button (_ or _) to select "JUN" (month), and press the SET button. bSETTING 5 JUN. 2"i_-2000 12: O6_M Press the _" or A button to select "2" (day), and press the SET button. )'SETTING Power switch 6 JUN. 12:00 2.
Preparation Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap (_) and grip strap (2), and pass the grip strap through the loop at the end of the lens cap cord (2). 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.
Easy Camera Recording Full Auto Mode with Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 7 through 17 to prept_re your VIEWCAM for recording, REC START/STOP button Note: • When recordirlg at the beginning of a tape, advance the tape abou_ 15 seconds before you begin recording This will prevent the beginnff_g of the recording being cut off when it is played back To Pause Recording Press [he REC START/STOP button again, Recording pauses, and the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Stancl
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position, 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.
Remaining Display Recording Time When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera mode, about 10 minutes before the tape reaches the end, an on screen indicator displays the approximate remaining recording time, DISPLAY Remaining Display Battery Power When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as the power source, you can turn on and off the remaining battery power display by pressing the DISPLAY button, I[ the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator will appeai, Replace the battery pack, butt
Playback The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing iY_stant oY_-screen playback with the sound through the built-in speaker. Power switch LCD monitor screen To Stop Playback Pressthe STOP button ( • ). ® Notes: • It you wish to turn the Operation 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.
Watching the Playback on a TV 3 Lift up the terminal cover on the VIEWCAM (i) and rotate it to the right (2). on the TV and set it to the "AV" "VIDEO" channel. (See or the operation manual of your TV.) ,, When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the "AV" or "LINE" You can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback. 1 Turn input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal from the VCR.
Basic Operations Playback Video Search Still The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape. The stillfunction playback. Searching During playback, Tape 1 for a Scene Near the Current makesitpossibleto pause press the STILL button (in). Position During playback, press the Forward Search (_,_) (or Reverse Search [_]) button. • The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses).
Operations Controls of the On-screen Using the Control Buttons The following buttons on tile VIEWCAM can be used to control the various functions, settings and on-screen displays. Selecting Screens the Mode/Menu You can use the mode screens to select various functions and tile menu screens to adjust varions settings. Follow the procedure below to display the mode/menu screen with the indicator or the desired function/setting.
Useful Features Adjusting 5 the Menu Settings Follow the procedure below to adjust the desired menu settings. Camera 1 2 Press the SET button (i,._) to select the desired setting. • Each time you press the SET button, the setting changes, Example mode _ Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA. A I sE,I ,FAUE MENU 1 Press the MENU button until appears. MENU A ISE_I,URE bAGE 6 @®@®® Press the DISPLAY menu screen.
Recording When "AUTO" is selected, the date/time is displayed and recorded for 10 seconds at the beginning of the first recording of each day. When "ON" is selected, the date/time is continuously displayed and recorded. When "OFF" is selected, the date/time is neither displayed nor recorded. the Date and Time Follow the procedure shown below to record the date and time, or the date only, along with the subject.
Useful Features Fade In and Fade Out Selecting Fade Mode In Recording Standby MENU button until _ appears. The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene to create a scene transition. This VIEWCAM features one normal and two animated fade modes. MENU Type mode, press the (MENU 1 ) _FADE "REMOTE NORMAL ON • DEMO OFE MODE of Fade Modes MEN°, NORMAL: The picture fades in from and out to white. .LA.
2 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The picture and sound fade in with the selected fade mode. REC 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. in Recording Standby MENU button until i_ ME,u mode, press the appears. _mP,c. EFF, I IE.. I fEW GAMA QK. @®@®® 2 Press the • The tape seconds playback QK. REW button (11).
Useful Features Quick Return Edit Search 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. The edit search function lets you search, without switching from Camera mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until _ appears.
Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. 1 2 Press the MENU button until E appears (Camera mode). Press the GAMA EFR button ( • ) once. • "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. GAMA EFF.
Useful Features Gain-up (Cat's Eye) To cancel When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. 1 2 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). Press the GAMA EFF. button ( • ) once. • "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-up function is now working. GAMA EFF. ILIGHT II ..... ii!!!!!!!!!!!!!iiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii;ii PIC. GAMA QK.
Wide Screen Macro Shots (16:9) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Press the MENU button until I_ appears (Camera mode). 2 Press the 16:9 button (_,,_). • The monitor now displays the picture with the top and bottom portions masked.
Useful Features Self Recording The LCD monitor can be rotated 180° vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. This lets you record yourself while watching your image on the screen. You can enjoy recording a portrait of yourself, or recording yourself and your friends together at a party, using the remote control. 3 Press the Power Zoom control to obtain the desired 4 Press begin angle of view. the REC recording.
Self-recording 3 Message In Self Recording mode, you can record a short 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. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds, "EXTEND" will begin flashing. • When you want to extend the recording time, press the EXTEND button ( • ) within 5 seconds. You may record continuously for 10 more seconds.
Useful Features Setting the VIEWCAM Auto Mode to Full 4 This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, and auto exposure functions. For easy, high-quality camerarecording, record subjects in Fuil Auto mode. If "EXPOSURE" is displayed in yellow, press the EXPOSURE button (11) to display the exposure setting screen, then press the AUTO button (=,._). • The exposure setting screen turns off and "EXPOSURE" returns to blue.
Program 3 Search The program search function automatically finds and plays back the beginning of a number of previously recorded scenes. Up to 10 different scenes can be found on one tape. Press the REW (_) (or FF [_,-]) button. • Tile tape rewinds (or fast forwards) to the beginning of a scene immediately before (or after) the current tape position; playback then starts automatically.
Useful Features Tape Counter Camera Feature The tape counter shows elapsed playback or recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. (The counter continues to count internally even while it is not being displayed.) This feature can be set and used in both VCR and Camera modes. Using the Counter Press the MENU button until _! appears. 2 Press the COUNTER button (l,,_) to display the tape counter. 3 Press the REC START/STOP Notes: appears.
5 Using the Counter Memory Use the counter memory feature when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter was reset (0:00.00) is stored in memory to make it easier to return to that point on the tape. Press the REW button (_). • The tape will automatically stop when the counter reaches 0:00.00. REWl VCR mode l_i M 0:11.24 During playback, press the MENU button until _1 appears. II MENU _1 0:18. 00 GAMA COU- MEM- RESEE_rI.TE,Io.YIs, IA.c.
Useful Features Using the Remote Control Use the remote control to operate the VIEWCAM from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for use as a VCR. operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the VIEWCAM, and press the control buttons for operation. Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 Open the battery compartment cover.
Digital Picture Effects TO cancel These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect. Type of Digital Picture Effects BAN EFF.: The picture is recorded and-white. the digital picture effect Select "PiC. EFR" in step 2 above. Note: • The digital picture effect will be canceled if the power source is interrupted. in black- SEPA EFF.: The picture is recorded in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph.
Advanced Features Scene Menu (Program AE) To cancel the scene setting Select "SCENE MENU" in step 2 above. You can set the VIEWCAM to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific type of shooting situation. Just select one of tile four scene settings shown below. The VIEWCAM will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.
Superimposing Use the title your videos titles preset can choose 3 a Title Press the v or A button (1:) to select the desired title, then press the SET button (i,,_) (i) to superimpose it. feature to superimpose titles on when recording. There are eight for your convenience which you from. "CONGRATULATIONS In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU button until _ appears. MENU l ,, I _IBE'IE×IH "DBOVACA' SET T_Eho.NII_:91 .
Advanced Features Changing 4 the Preset Titles You can make a new title of your own by changing any of the eight preset titles. The maximum number of title characters is fifteen. Press the I_ or • button (_) to select the desired character (or" _ "for space) and press the SELECT button (m)(2). • The selected character will appear at the top of the screen and the cursor will automatically move to the right. Example: Changing "WEDDING DAY" to "IN HAWAII".
Auto/Manual Focus In Recording Standby MENU button until _ mode, press the appears. Auto Focus The auto focus function is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the screen. MENU 2 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. IBA .IBH.
Advanced Features White Balance 3 Lock Press the WHITE BAL. button ( • ). • "WHITE BAh" changes from blue to yellow and begins flashing. The color of the subject on the screen tends to look different depending on the lighting condition. The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the current lighting condition. WHITE BAL. °"I FOCUS The auto white balance may not work properly for the following subjects.
3 ManualExposure The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level. Background is too bright dark (backlit subject). Press the _" or A button to select the desired exposure level. • Tile bar indicates tile selected exposure level.
Advanced Features 3 Picture/Backlight Adj ustments Press the v or A button to adjust the picture or backlight to the desired setting. If the monitor picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting, etc., adjust the picture settings. This feature can be adjusted in both Camera and VCR modes. ,,,I =1 8ACKLIGHT_ BACKLIGHT I • The example screens for this feature are for Camera mode. i BACKLIGHT_,_ BRIGHT Press the MENU button until m (Camera mode) or m (VCR mode) appears.
Gamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight The gamma playback function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. 1 During playback, press the MENU button until _ appears. 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.
Advanced Features 4 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 tile source pro gram on tile built in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor.
Useful Information Lighting Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in tile center of tile screen. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the screen is kept in focus. For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance.
References Dew Formation • What When drops water is "dew formation"? cold water is poured into a glass, dew form on the glass. This clinging of drops is called dew formation. • 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.
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This VIEWCAM uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, tile fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or How to use the battery pack cover • When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that tile "CHARGE" mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown. your dealer for further advice.
References Video Cassette Tapes Use only tapes with the [] VIEWCAM. Using Your VIEWCAM Abroad mark with this To protect recordings against erasure When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording against accidental erasure, slide tile tab on the cassette to cover the opening. (A red mark will be exposed.) To record, slide the tab to open the opening.
Demonstration Mode Canceling You can watch a brief demonstration of the special VIEWCAM features in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the VIEWCAM for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your VIEWCAM. Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration, perform step 3 above. 2 Press ,i- or A button (i) to select "DEMO MODE", then press the SET button (i,,_) (i) to select "OFF".
References Before Before Requesting calling for service, Service please iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Nopower. check the following troubleshooting Power source is not properly connected. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Battery iiiiiii_ii'il;i!iiii_ii_i!:!!_i!_ii!i table. Connect power source properly (pp. 7, 9). pack is not charged. Charge (p. 8). battery pack sufficiently Dew in VlEWCAM. Wait until dew dries (p. 51). Safety function is in effect.
Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to or fast forward tape. Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. desired point (p.21). Call for service (p. 57). Old or worn tape. Use a new cassette. Power source is not properly connected. Connect power source properly (pp. 7, 9). Battery pack is not charged. Charge VIEWCAM Stop tape and try again (p. 18). iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ Cassette will not eject. No image on monitor, aacklight is recording.
References Specifications VIEWCAM Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: NTSC standard 2 rotary heads, helical scanning 8 mm video tape, MP type 120 minutes (P6-120) 14.345 mm/second 1/4"(6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. 270,000 pixels including optical black) 16x power zoom lens (F1.4, f-4.0 64.
Inserci6n bateria y extracci6n de la 4 Cierre la puerta presion&ndola firmemente en el centro hasta que haga un ruido seco. Insercion de la bateria AsegQrese de que el interruptor de alimentaci6n este en la posicion OFF. Extraccion de la bateria Interrupter de afimentaciOn 2 Deslice el control de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento de la bateria, situado en la parte inferior de la VlEWCAM, en la direcci6n de la flecha para abrir la puerta del compartimietno de la bateria.
Guia de operaci6n rbpida en espa6ol Carga de la bateria Interruptor de alimentaciOn Selecci6n de idioma para la visualizaci6n en pantalla Esta VIEWCAM le permite elegir el idioma ingles, frances o espanol para la visualizacion en pantalla. Indicador CHARGE Inserte Ia bateria en la VIEWCAM (consulte la pagina 58).
Inserci6n y extracci6n videocasete de un Insercibn de un videocasete 4 Espere a que el portavideocasete se pliegue completamente. Cierre la puerta del compartimiento presionando sobre la parte central hasta que se coloque en su lugar haciendo un ruido seco. Suministre alimentaci6n a la VIEWCAM y luego deslice el control de abertura y abra la puerta del compartimiento del videocasete. • El portavideocasete automaticamente.
Guia de operaci6n rbpida en espahol Grabaci6n sencilla con videocamara en el modo completamente automatico Nota: • Cuando grabe cinta unos 15 Esto impedira quede cortado Antes de empezar a grabar, realice las operaciones descritas en las paginas 58 a 60 para preparar su VlEWCAM para la grabaciOn Para hacer una pausa en la grabaci6n BorOn REC START/STOP al principio de una cinta, aw_nce la segundos antes de empezar a grabar que el principio de la grabacion al hater la reproduccion Pulse de nuevo el RE
Reproducci6n Para detener La pantalla del monitor LCD hace posible reproducir y ver Io que usted acaba de grabar, No es necesario conectar nada, pudiendose realizar la reproduccion instantanea en pantalla oyendo el sonido a trav@s del altavoz incorporado. STOP ( •boron ). Pulse el Interruptor de alimentaciOn Pantalla del monitor LCD Mantenga pulsado el bot6n de bloqueo y deslice el interruptor de alimentaci6n hasta VCR. • Aparece m.
::::::(!::ii ii !q:(::::i!::::::::i: :: ?: ::/:J!:: ?::::::i::,it :)::,:::i::: :::T::::: ¸,':::!)::: ?:::::i::i ¸:?(::::(: CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
