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Sharp VL AH 50 H Camcorder User Manual

1. Press the MENU button until appears If SCENE MENU is not displayed above the m button press this button until SCENE MENU appears sport aS d l m SCENE TLE TURN 16 9 MENU Press the DISPLAY button e The Operation button indicators disappear and AUTO is displayed on the screen Hid Il DISPLAY AUTO Full Auto mode indicator Program 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 Note e 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 MENU SE ARCH Ane CoU EFF INTER 90000 2 Press the SEARCH button II e PROG SEARCH is displayed and one of or both REW and FF will start flashing SE HiB ARCH PROG SEARCH ZA m Ve P Sx ey SES SREW FF ARCH e To cancel press the SEARCH button again Example When using a tape wi Press the REW lt lt button e The tape rewinds or fast forwards to the beginning of a scene immediately before or after the current tape position playback then starts automatically or FF gt gt Hi a
2. e When ALL is selected each time you press the EXTEND button lt lt during recording the zoom range changes as shown E Normal image gt 2X 10X lt 4X Note e When the Digital Quick Zoom is used with the optical zoom at 16X 2 xX increases the zoom power to 32x 4 x increases the zoom power to 64 x 10 x increases the zoom power to 160x sainjea4 njasp 26 Useful Features 27 Useful Features Still Recording You can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of three still recording modes Type of Still Recording Modes SNAP A still picture snapshot is recorded for 6 seconds STILL A continuous still image is recorded PHOTO SHOT A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds following the visual effect of a camera shutter closing Selecting Still Recording Mode 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears 2 Press the v or button to select DUAL SNAP then press the SET button gt gt 2 to select SNAP e The PHOTO SNAP menu item appears beneath the DUAL SNAP menu item Using Still Recording 1 In Recording Standby mode press the DUAL SNAP button e A still image of the subject is displayed DUAL SNAP button 2 Press the REC START STOP button e The still image of the subject will be recorded In SNAP and PHOTO SHOT modes
3. i urp 0334 eiawie yoeqheld suoeiadg aiseg carefully before using the VIEWCS If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product please visit our web site www sharp co uk support Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours or 01 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland uonesedaidg Mewung uonesadg suonesadg aiseg sainjea4 injasp sainjea4 paoueapy sanuaiajay This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Dieses Ger t entspricht den Anforderungen der EG Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 73 23 EWG mit Anderung 93 68 EWG Ce mat riel r pond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89 336 CEE et 73 23 CEE modifi es par la directive 93 68 CEE Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89 336 EEG en 73 23 EEG gewijzigd door 93 68 EEG Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC med till g nr 93 68 EEC Quest apparecchio conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89 336 EEC e 73 23 EEC come emendata dalla direttiva 93 68 EEC H eykatagotaon avt AVTATOKPIVETAL otis ATAITIOEIS TOV o nyi v tns Evpora k Evoong 89 336 EOK kat 73 23 EOK ona 01 kavoviopo avtoi ODETANPOONKaV ad tny o nyia 93 68 EOK Este equipamento obedece s exig ncias das directivas 89 336 CEE e 73 23 CEE na sua vers o corrigida pela directiva 93 6
4. Full Auto mode indicator Note If at this time AUTO does not appear set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode by following the procedure described on page 37 3 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording RI EC STARY ee Note e When recording at the beginning of a tape advance the tape about 15 seconds before you begin 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 EC START STOP u p10393y esaweg suonesadg 31seg OFF VCR To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to OFF CAMERA Notes e The speaker is off in Camera mode e Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon e If the VIEWCAM is kept in Recording Standby mode for more than approximately 5 minutes the power will automatically turn 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 Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Battery Max continuous Actual recording pack recording time time approx approx BT H22 1 hr 35 min 45 min approx approx BT H32 3 hr 10 min 1 hr 30 min Note e Using th
5. at cats of ty p E CE L lany partso Europe at a 4s LE CT 5 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording To return to normal picture Press the DUAL SNAP button sainjea4 paaueapy 50 Advanced Features 51 Advanced Features Picture Backlight Adjustments 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 e The example screens for this feature are for Camera mode 1 Press the MENU button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears MENU ZA m v 4 ser TURE l Pace 900000 2 Press the PICTURE button m to display the adjustment screen Then press the SELECT button until the item you wish to adjust appears HiB Il BACKL I GHT AUTO TURE peak NTT v a fecrlexitl BRIGHT BACKLIGHT _ A 20020000 tecr UTO COLOUR mo080000 P 3 Press the v or button to adjust the picture or backlight to the desired setting Zam vial BACKLIGHT AUTO e D NORMAL BACKLIGHT BRIGHT i BRIGHT Darker lt lt Brighter COLOUR Decrease lt Increase Type of Backlight Modes AUTO The VIEWCAM automatically switches between NORMAL and BRIGHT depending on the ambient lighting This mode is only available in Camer
6. mm GAMA COU MEM EFF NTER ORY 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 VCR mode 1 During playback press the MENU button until appears MENU ZA mm 0 18 00 GAMA COU MEM RE _ SE EFF INTER ORY SET ARCH 90000 e f MEMORY is not displayed press the COUNTER button 2 Press the MEMORY button to set the counter to Counter Memory mode e M will be displayed to the left of the counter MEM ORY Memory indicator Uses GAMA COU MEM RE SE EFF NTER ORY SET ARCH y BS 3 Press the RESET button to reset the counter to zero at the beginning of the scene that you want to return to later RE SET ZA m M 0 00 00 BAMATEOIS MEM RE _ SE EFF INTER ORY SET ARCH 4 Press the MENU button until appears When you are ready to finish playback press the STOP button m 6 5 Press the REW button lt 44 e The tape will automatically stop when the counter reaches 0 00 00 R ewl VA m M 0 11 24 new PLay FF stop y VA m M 0 00 00 REWlPLAY FF stop Notes e The FF button can be used in the same way e The tape may stop slightly ahead or behind the point where you reset the counter to M 0 00
7. 3 Press the MENU button until appears e If MENU 1 or 3 appears on the screen press the PAGE button 11 to display MENU 2 4 Press v ora lt lt or gt button to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button gt gt to select ON e The demonstration begins ZA m MENU 2 v alsel e FADE NORMAL hia AUTO e REMOTE ON gt DEMO MODE ON Ia iD Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration perform step 3 above 2 Press v or a button to select DEMO MODE then press the SET button gt gt 2 to select OFF ZA m MENU 2 v alsel e FADE NORMAL HiH AUTO REMOTE ON gt DEMO MODE OFF a r a al ID 1 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Note e The demonstration will stop if you press the MENU button If you leave it for 60 seconds or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to CAMERA the demonstration will begin again saoualajay 58 References References Before Requesting Service The following condi ions do not always denote trouble Therefore perform the checks described below before calling for service If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide remove the mains plugs from the wall order to obtain serv Customers without telephoning from Ireland socket and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in ice Where this is not possible
8. The side covers will open automatically Top cover Side covers Note e You can operate the Operation buttons below the LCD screen with the sun hood attached 15 Closing the Sun Hood 1 Fold in both side covers while holding the top cover open 2 Close the top cover by gently pressing the 338988 mark down until the cover clicks into place Removing the Sun Hood Carefully lift the top clip up with your thumb while supporting the sun hood with your hand Then pull the sun hood in the direction of the arrow to release the bottom clip Cautions e Be sure to close the sun hood before trans porting the VIEWCAM If the VIEWCAM is trans ported with the sun hood open the sun hood may fall off or become damaged e Do not leave the sun hood in an unventilated car in direct sunlight The high temperature may cause a deformation of the casing Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode Before you start recording perform the operations described on pages 8 through 15 to prepare your VIEWCAM for recording REC START STOP button ae oe LCD monitor screen Power switch Remove the lens cap see page 14 2 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA e The picture from the lens is now displayed on the LCD monitor screen e The VIEWCAM is now ready to record Recording Standby mode Lock button OFF VER
9. ee ram i GAMA QK sen p 26 tEn lEFF rapelerr Rew P 30 e EA a PIC 4 pp 32 33 w 4 ser TuREl pace e 39 Am cou p 29 p 28 troselnter i MENU 2 vg ie p 46 p 47 p4 DEMO MODE i 58 gam WHITEJEXPO p 48 P lrocus BAL SURE 1 MENU 3 V3 34 p Tam p gt DATE TIME ZA mm DISPLAY OFF CENE eSELECT DATE T IME p 44 Tel furwl16 9 MEn H P 43 gt SETTING 1 1 2000 p 13 0 00 l 12H 24H 24 N la N VCR Mode OFF VCR CAMERA p 19 MENU zaj p al rewlpaylrr storistitt p 21 p ii ria AUTO fi REMOTE ON 4 p 41 51 pee am i zam PIC p 52 EAMA li en P 38 A A W L J Note See pages 22 and 23 for the procedure to display the desired screen Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM s features e To record with a Hi8 tape in normal 8 mm format See page ii HiB Recording Format e To record powerful close up images See page 25 Setting the Digital Zoom e To instantly zoom in on a subject See page 26 Digital Quick Zoom e To quickly check what you have just recorded See page 30 Quick Review e To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback See page 31 Quick Return e To locate the point on the tape where to begin recording while in Ca
10. the VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds SNAP PHOTO SHOT To pause recording press the REC START ZA m v alsel lal ic MENU 1 EXTEND 2X DGTL ZOOM Orr DI F gt DUAL SNAP DUAL y MENU 1 EXTEND 2X DGTL ZOOM OFF DIS OFF e DUAL SNAP SNAP gt PHOTO SNAP SNAP 3 Press the SET button to select the desired still recording mode MENU 1 e EXTEND 2X DGTL ZOOM OFF DIS 0 e DUAL SNAP SNAP gt PHOTO SNAP SNAP ser ee ILL PHOTO SHOT 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen STOP button To cancel the still image press the DUAL SNAP button in Recording Standby mode STILL To pause recording press the REC START STOP button To cancel the still image press the DUAL SNAP button Notes e SNAP and STILL can also be used during recording by pressing the DUAL SNAP button e The picture quality in these modes will be slightly lower than normal pictures Caution e Do not display still images in STILL mode too long The screen may hold an afterimage If this occurs turn off the power and wait for a while The screen will return to normal Strobe Recording You can record strobe images still pictures that capture continuous motion at 1 5 sec intervals of subjects with normal sound You will find it useful when you want to produce a special effect while recording moving s
11. when you are recording a fixed scene Hold down the DISPLAY button Three seconds later LCD LAMP OFF starts flashing on the monitor Keep the DISPLAY button down for three more seconds and the backlight will turn off Power switch DISPLAY button To turn on the backlight again press the DISPLAY button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR Note e Turning the backlight on and off repeatedly may deplete the battery power sainjea4 paaueapy 52 Advanced Features 53 Advanced Features 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 shown Yellow To VIDEO IN jack White To AUDIO IN L jack Recording Audio video cable gt supplied To VIDEO jack 2 5 To AUDIO jack 3 5 Note e If your VCR has a 21 pin Euro SCART connector use the RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ available from our main parts distributor detailed on page 59 21 pin Euro SCART on VCR RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector QSOCZO033TAZZ U Video Audio L Cutting Unwanted Sequences 1 Play back the tape to be e
12. 2 v alsel gt FADE NORMAL hia AUTO REMOTE ON DEMO MODE OFF ane 23 5 Press the SET button to select the desired setting e Each time you press the SET button the setting changes oy x leek ae 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen VCR mode 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR Example gt FADE Hi REMOTE MENU 2 2 Press the MENU button until appears MENU PEDIT OFF MENU Hi AUTO e REMOTE ON a PIC w 4 ser ture 090000 3 Perform steps 4 to 6 above Notes e Certain menu items are common in both Camera 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 e The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes Recording the Date and Time Follow the procedure shown below to record the date and time or the date only along with the subject Note e Before performing the procedure below make sure that the date and time have been correctly set see page 16 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears 2 Press the PAGE button in until MENU 3 appears MENU 3 me DATED TIME 0 DISPLAY FF PAGE SELECT DATE TIME PSETTING 2 6 2001 10 30 12H 24H 24 ZA m V ser FURE SET TURE PAGE 090000 3 Press the v or a button to
13. 24 Setting the Digital ZOOM 25 Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom 26 Stil RECORGING eirean ph Meese 27 Strobe RECOPdING a raes aetna 28 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 0 0 28 Fade In and Fade Out 29 QUICK REVIEW eenn a aan l ia A EG 30 QUICKREU yaaa s A ana 31 EGitSCArehs ek au Uh Mas So dled Lael 31 Gamma Brightness Compensation 0066 32 Gainzup CatS Eye minile titans aia 33 Wide Screen 16 9 scsrscserseveareoncaisevsnecencess 34 Macro Shots ee e a AA swans 34 Removing the Lens HOO cccecirerre 34 Self Recording s2 io siti tii cats a a eais 35 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode 37 Program SCAICH onen en nE REON 38 Tape Counter Feature s 39 Using the Remote Control sesesieeeeee 41 S Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects s e 42 ooo cene Menu Program AE ou eects 43 Superimposing a Title ce aaas 44 Changing the Preset Titles 2 0 0 0 eee 45 Auto Manual FOCUS nen olni natia 46 White Balance LOCK ssssseieseerrnerererrrren 47 Manual Exposure iennigen ais 48 Digital Dual PiGture pasilan e warna ensia 49 Picture Backlight Adjustments cceeeeee 51 Gamma PlAVDACK Ya gespuit en deters ett 52 Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight 52 EGE erica deed ite estilo Baca civechadltyt Heuatienines 53 XQ x References Useful Information o n 54 Demonstration Mode cccececeecteeeeeeeeteees 58 Before Requesting Service s 59 C SPECIIC
14. PACK pletely until it locks into place ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE Caution POWER 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 e 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 e Remove the battery pack from the VIEWCAM if the VIEWCAM will not be used for a long period of time e When removing the battery pack do not tilt the VIEWCAM so that the battery compart ment faces down The battery pack may fall out e Do not expose the battery compartment door to strong force as it may come off e Use only SHARP model BT H22 or BT H32 battery packs with this VIEWCAM Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion e Do not force the battery pack into the battery compartment if it does not go in easily Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Power switch CHARGE indicator 1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM see page 8 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF e The battery pack will not charge when the Power switch is set to CAMERA or VCR 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter then insert the AC plug into a power outlet 3 Open the terminal cover on the VIEWCAM and insert the DC plug of the AC adapter
15. PLEASE START SPEAKING RE START 20 ieee CC sainjea4 njasp 36 Useful Features Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus auto white balance and auto exposure functions For easy high quality camera recording record subjects in Full Auto mode If AUTO is not displayed even when the DISPLAY button is pressed perform the procedure below to set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until ZA appears If PIC EFF is not displayed above the button press this button until PIC EFF appears B W EFF KA ma EX Eee Sams QK TEND EFF FADE EFF REW 2 Press the MENU button until ap pears If MAN L FOCUS is displayed press the button to change it to FOCUS MANI L Focus A ar wi ITE EXPO FOCUS BAL SURE Useful Features 3 sif WHITE BAL is displayed in yellow press the WHITE BAL button m e WHITE BAL returns to blue WHITE leat Blue Eee BAL SURE 37 4 If EXPOSURE is displayed in yellow press the EXPOSURE button 11 to display the exposure setting screen then press the AUTO button p gt e The exposure setting screen turns off and EXPOSURE returns to blue EXPO EXPOSURE SURE VERRRBEOOOO4 ZA m w a aurolexiT lauto Blue ZA ma an WHITE EXPO FOCUS BAL SURE
16. 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 your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the LCD monitor Basic Posture Press your elbows against your sides Place your feet at a 45 angle and balance your weight SH on both legs High Angle You can record while still viewing the screen This is convenient when you want to record over a crowd Low Angle Put one knee on the ground for the best stability Notes e In hand held recording the VIEWCAM has to be steadied to prevent image shakes For very stable recording use a tripod e Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording It will cause noise on the audio track Remaining Recording Time Display 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 bu On screen indicator TAPE Approx remaining recording time 10 min 8 min Remaining Battery Power Display When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as the po
17. contrast in brightness or is full Focus manually p 46 z of horizontal or vertical stripes lt Bright subject produces wide Occurs when shooting subject with strong vertical lines contrast to the background Does not indicate a malfunction Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming in on subject within 1 5 m and automatically zooms out until it focuses on subject No subject in the field of view Direct lens to some subject or set zoom to widest angle before shooting p 17 Display automatically changes in Camera mode VIEWCAM is in Demo mode Set DEMO MODE menu item to OFF p 58 Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution ape stops during rewind or fast Counter is in memory mode Disengage the memory mode p 40 orward No image appears on connected Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not Select video input channel or TV channel V screen selected properly properly p 20 o cs Audio video cable is not properly connected Connect audio video cable properly p 20 E S cannot play back rewind or fast Position at beginning or end of tape Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point orward tape p 19 Video noise in image Dirty video heads Call for service p 59 Old or worn tape Use a new cassette
18. playback reaches the end of the tape To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to OFF Volume Control While the VIEWCAM is in VCR mode push the Volume control to the or side to increase or decrease the volume to your preference The volume level indicator will appear on the screen during adjustment only When the Volume control is released the volume level indicator will disappear shortly afterwards Volume control VOLUME Decrease amp Increase Watching the Playback ona TV You can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback 1 Lift up the terminal cover on the VIEWCAM and rotate it to the right Terminal cover 2 Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV or VCR with the supplied audio video cable as shown Yellow To VIDEO IN jack White To AUDIO IN L jack Audio video cable e supplied To VIDEO jack 22 5 To AUDIO jack 3 5 3 Turnon the TV and set it to the AV or VIDEO channel See the operation manual of your TV e When connecting to a TV via a VCR turn on the VCR and set it to the AV or LINE input channel Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal from the VCR See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR 4 Turn on the VIEWCAM in VCR mode and begin tape pl
19. select DISPLAY ZA mm MENU 3 w Al ser poate time role t OFF A B E O iE oe Ee 2001 RA 10 30 i i 12H 24H 24H 4 Press the SET button to select AUTO ON or OFF ZA m v alsel 5 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 Note In AUTO if you wish to record the date time a second time that day repeat the procedure above and re select AUTO Press the w button to select SELECT A m MENU 3 w alsel soate time DISPLAY AUTO OA gt SELECT DATE TIME SETTING 2 6 2001 10 30 12H 24H 24 Press the SET button gt gt to select DATE TIME or DATE BA ma MENU 3 v alse gt DATE T IME DISPLAY AUTO PSELECT DATE TIME eagle When DATE TIME is selected both the date and the time are displayed and recorded When DATE is selected only the date is displayed and recorded DATE TIME gt DATE Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen and then press the REC START STOP button to begin recording DISPLAY 2 6 2001 10 30 sainjea4 njasp 24 Useful Features Setting the Digital Zoom You can select among three differ
20. wait for a few hours to allow the VIEWCAM to acclimatise to the surrounding temperature To use the VIEWCAM again turn on the power after waiting for a few hours Be sure that DEW has disappeared from the monitor 3 Do not insert a cassette while DEW is flashing 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 Dirty Video Heads Using the VIEWCAM when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all If the video heads become clogged the indicator appears on the screen Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 59 Before Requesting Service Note e 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 Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This VIEWCAM uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice Battery Pack Battery pack consumption e Recording with many starts and stops frequent zooming and recording in low temper
21. will be displayed and recorded for about 10 seconds after recording begins Note HiB ra REC Tl SCENE TLE 16 9 MENU e When the title is displayed on the screen the date and time will not be displayed or recorded sainjea4 paaueapy 44 Advanced Features 45 Advanced Features Changing 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 Example Changing WEDDING DAY to IN 1 2 3 HAWAII Press the MENU button until appears and then press the TITLE button lt lt to display the title selection screen TITLE gt SUPERSTAR eHAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS eNEW BABY OUR VACATION eTHE END Tl TLE a RE v a ser lexitl ser Press the vw or a button to select the title that you wish to change 45 D gt eHAPPY BIRTHDAY e CONGRATULAT I ONS i TITLE SUPERSTAR eHAPPY HOLIDAYS PWEDDING DAY gt NEW BABY rt OUR VACATION Eet eTHE END Eon ZA m ae v ser lexitl ser Note If you want to cancel the title selection screen press the EXIT button W Press the RESET button 11 to display the title input screen RE TITLEN SET a EYBCDEFGH J KLMNO PORSTUVWXYZA AAA AGEEIINGGOOUU 1234567890 A SE 4 gt teerl ser 4 Press the o
22. 0 recording VR 33FA Soft case Contents Basic Operations 4 D Operation Summary Part Names air ainena o A i te 3 e On screen Display INDEX iere 5 Quick Reference Index s src 6 Warning INICAtOIS acan a aaia 7 Xe S Preparation Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 8 Charging the Battery Pack cceceeeeeees 9 Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Oultlet 10 Inserting and Removing a Cassette 0 11 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 12 Setting the Date and Time ceceeeeeeee 13 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap cece 14 Using the Sun Hobdia ncaa Gata 15 ee yy S Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode 16 FASTOIAATIAS AETA AA E A A AE 17 Tips on Recording Positions 0 0 0 eee 17 Remaining Recording Time Display 00 18 Remaining Battery Power Display cecce 18 Playback PIAVD ACK ardia e a a et A R E AEA 19 VOIUME COMON rns irna 19 Watching the Playback on a TV cce 20 Video Search eerren 21 SHE a enen ae weed wile STUE SE E 21 SOW sete t ha aE i AA A 21 C Useful Features Operations of the On screen Controls a Using the Control Buttons eee 22 Selecting the Mode Menu Screens 22 Adjusting the Menu SettingS 23 Recording the Date and Time eee
23. 00 Press the PLAY button gt to view the desired scene Camera mode 1 4 During recording press the MENU button until appears e f MEMORY is not displayed press the COUNTER button Perform steps 2 and 3 above When you are ready to finish recording press the REC START STOP button 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 disappear from the screen Note e This feature does not work during video search sainjea4 njasp 40 Useful Features 41 Useful Features Using the Remote Control Use the remote control to operate the VIEW CAM 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 Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the two supplied AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated Caution e Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brands together Turning On the Remote Control Mode 1 Press the MENU button until appears VCR mode 2 Press the v or button to select REMOTE then press the SET button gt gt to select ON MENU EDIT OFF HiH AUTO gt REMOTE ON ZA ma v alse Tune 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn o
24. 8 CEE Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89 336 CEE y 73 23 CEE modificadas por medio de la 93 68 CEE Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89 336 EEC och 73 23 EEC s som kompletteras av 93 68 EEC Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC i endringen 93 68 EEC T m laite t ytt direktiivien 89 336 EEC ja 73 23 EEC vaatimukset joita on muutettu direktiivill 93 68 EEC WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This equipment should be used with the recommended AC adapter or battery pack 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 a qualified dealer or service centre Important Recording and playback of any material may require consent Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956 the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958 the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders Power supply WARNING THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS THIS AC ADAPTER IS FOR USE WITH SHARP VIEWCAM MODEL VL AH50H ONLY This unit can be operated by connecting it to either the AC adapter or battery pack The AC adapter incorporates the AU
25. ATIONS iare a ert 61 uoneedald Mewungs uojesadg uip1033y esawey suo e1ado aiseg yoeghe d suonesadg siseg sainjea4 njasp sainjea4 paoueapy saguaiajay Operation Summary Operation Summary Part Names For details on the use of each part refer to the page number indicated in the brackets T Terminal cover Microphone VIDEO jack pp 20 53 ie al AUDIO jack pp 20 53 DC IN jack pp 9 10 Zoom lens Speaker When the cassette compartment door is open Cassette holder p 11 Shoulder strap loop gt p 14 p 12 Cassette compartment door p 11 Cassette compartment door release p 11 Rear view RECord START STOP button p 16 Power Zoom Wide angle Telephoto control p 17 VOLume control p 19 LCD monitor screen Shoulder strap Remote sensor p m p 14 p 41 CHARGE indicator MENU aed p 22 Operation buttons p 22 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch pp 16 19 DUAL SNAP button pp 27 49 50 Hand strap p 14 DISPLAY button p 22 ar compartment door release p 8 m p 8 Tripod socket Battery compartment door Asewuing uonesadg Operation Summary Operation Summary On screen Display Index For details on the use of each function refer to the page number indicated Camera Mode OFF VCR D F DUAL SNAP DUAL
26. Cassette will not eject Power source is not properly connected Connect power source properly pp 8 10 Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently p 9 VIEWCAM is recording Stop tape and try again p 16 No image on monitor Backlight has been turned off urn on backlight p 52 Fluorescent lamp is burned out Call for service p 59 Monitor picture is hard to see Inappropriate picture adjustments Adjust picture p 51 CHARGE indicator flashes in red AC adapter or battery pack may have Call for service p 59 when charging battery pack malfunctioned z Cannot edit to connected VCR Audio video cable is not properly connected Connect audio video cable properly p 53 D amp Lens makes rattling sound when Does not indicate a malfunction VIEWCAM is moved in VCR ae mode or with power off Remote control does not REMOTE menu item is set to OFF Set REMOTE menu item to ON p 41 function Remote control batteries have run down Replace remote control batteries with new ones p 41 Remote control used beyond operating range Use remote control within operating range p 41 Intense daylight falling on VIEWCAM remote Protect remote sensor from exposure to intense sensor daylight p 41 Obstacle between remote control and VIEWCAM Remove obstacle or use remote control from remote sensor different angle p 41 Notes e This unit is equipped with a microprocessor Its performa
27. E indicator appears on the LCD screen When you load a normal 8 mm tape recording is in ordinary 8 mm format The Hi indicator does not appear e During playback the recorded format is automatically detected e Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8 format e If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal 8 mm format set the Hi menu item to OFF on the MENU 2 screen Camera mode before recording See page 23 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 holding the camcorder The LCD monitor screen can be rotated for easy recording at high or low angles It also functions as a handy playback monitor so you can enjoy what you have just recorded Cautions e Do not apply pressure to the screen e Do not expose the screen to shocks as it may break e Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen facing down Note e Use a soft cloth to clean the screen Supplied Accessories Sf Battery pack BT H22 AC adapter CR2025 type lithium battery Shoulder strap Lens cap Sun hood od AA battery for remote control x 2 Optional Accessories Standard type battery pack BT H22 Extended type battery pack BT H32 Accessory shoe adapter VR 30AD Tripod adapter for 18
28. EFF button until GAMMA disappears Notes e The Gain up mode will disengage and the DI indicator will disappear automatically if the VIEWCAM is moved to a bright location e Some picture noise appears in Gain up mode The picture noise increases when the DI indicator is displayed Wide Screen 16 9 The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Press the MENU button until appears Camera mode 5 l RE SCENE TLE TORN 16 9 MENU 90000 2 Press the 16 9 button gt gt e The monitor now displays the picture with the top and bottom portions masked 4 MENU l16 9 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Operation button indicators Wide Screen mode Normal Screen mode To return to normal picture Perform step 1 above and press the 16 9 but ton Note e You can only use the wide screen function when the VIEWCAM is in Camera mode 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 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 mo
29. LARI The contrast of the subject is enhanced creating a unique artistic image STRETCH The image is stretched horizontally to make the subject look wider SLIM EFF The image is stretched vertically to make the subject look taller NEGA EFF The blacks and whites of the image are reversed and colours of the image are inverted 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until PA appears MENU WA EX PIC GAMA QK TENDIEFF Fane EFF REW 90000 2 Press the button to select the desired digital picture effect e Each time you press the button the digital picture effect changes as shown below C F mo l F KA m EX PIC GAMA QK TEND JEFF FADE LEFF REW gt SEPA _ 80 EFF LARI M e STRE TCH 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the Operation button indicators To cancel the digital picture effect Select PIC EFF in step 2 above Notes e Digital picture effects cannot be selected when a still image is displayed e The STRETCH and SLIM EFF picture effects cannot be used with the digital zoom or Digital Quick Zoom e The digital picture effect will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted saunjea paoueapy 42 Advanced Features 43 Advanced Features Scene Menu Program AE You can set the VIEWCAM to the shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific type of shooting situation Just select
30. O OcEeaQs Using Your VIEWCAM Abroad Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country When you are abroad check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the VIEWCAM to a TV AC Adapier Supplied Accessory The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC Television Signal Standards 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 Italy Spain Holland Finland Portugal Norway Hong Kong Thailand Australia New Zealand Singapore Kuwait China etc Demonstration Mode 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 Power switch Operation buttons Watching the Demonstration 1 Make sure that there is no video cassette in the VIEWCAM e If a cassette is in the VIEWCAM Demo mode does not work Perform the procedure on page 11 to remove it 2 Hold down the Lock Lock button button and slide the jee ve Power switch to CAMERA a 15 TAMI
31. RAAT Bek doy PROG SEARCH AI AMA E SONS ZA mE Ez REW ARCH 4 Tocontinue searching press the REW or FF button while REW or FF is still displayed Notes e Use this function when the tape is stopped or being played back e This function finds the beginning of each scene immediately before or after the current tape position It is not possible to skip a scene e This function cannot spot recordings that are shorter than 10 seconds in length e In steps 2 and 4 if the tape is at a point ahead of the last or before the first recording the FF or REW indicator will not appear h five different scenes HiB Monitor display gt Am XF PROG SEARCH PROG SEARCH Am CREW PROG SEARCH Am Rewi 85 lt j SE SE ARCH FF ARCH ARCH Current tape position gt t t 4 Video tape A Beginning of each scene gt First recording Last recording When you are at this position Press the REW button lt lt Press the FF button gt gt to rewind the tape to and begin playback to forward the tape to and begin playback sainjea4 njasy 38 Useful Features 39 Useful Features Tape Counter 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 u
32. TO VOLTAGE AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz function SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U K The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non rewireable moulded plug incorporating a 3A fuse Should the fuse need to be replaced a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked Y or gt and of the same rating as above which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type DANGER The fuse from the cut off plug should be removed and the cut off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner Under no circumstances should the cut off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead follow the instructions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug term
33. a mode NORMAL For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions BRIGHT For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions such as bright daylight 4 Press the EXIT button m to turn off the adjustment screen Notes e If you set the backlight BACKLIGHT to AUTO in Camera mode and then set the VIEWCAM to VCR mode the backlight mode automatically changes to NORMAL e When the colour is adjusted the picture on the screen may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the colour setting unless it is necessary This adjustment only affects the monitor picture not the recorded image Gamma Playback 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 MENU ZA m GAMA COU EFF INTER ARcH 2 Press the GAMA EFF button lt lt e GAMMA appears and the picture becomes brighter GAMA EFF A P 90000 ap BA mm i GAMAY cou sem EFF INTER ARCH To cancel Gamma Playback 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 56 In order to reduce battery consumption you can turn off the lamp when backlighting is not necessary e g
34. age To return to normal picture Press the DUAL SNAP button Title Screen You can simultaneously record a normal image on half of the screen with a still image title bar on the other half This is useful for example when you want to record an animal at the zoo with a still image description of the animal at the bottom of the screen 1 n Recording Standby mode press the DUAL SNAP button then press the DISPLAY button e The upper part of the screen turns grey g E tried DISPLAY Note Each time you press the DISPLAY button the screen changes between Picture in Picture and Title Screen 2 Press the v or a button to select the size of title screen 1 5 e To put the title screen at the top of the screen press the SELECT 11 button To return the title screen to the bottom of the screen press the SELECT 11 button again Re LECT A a Fhiadh r 3 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject you want to record on the title screen then press the CAPTURE lt lt button e The image on the title screen freezes Yi nin BAZN Note You can cancel the captured image by pressing the CANCEL lt lt button To create a title screen again perform step 3 above 4 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject you want to record on the upper part of the screen LION reoeo NE jhe lion is apona the gr i imily Felidi gt gy al coon
35. and the subject nearest the centre will be focused on e 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 may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below In such situations set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually Lack of contrast e g snow scene Fast moving subject Subject has horizontal stripes an Light reflects off the subject Yj ie Ly Subject has fine repeated patterns Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene ZA Subjects at different distances appear in the centre of the scene at the same time 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU Am Focus 90000 2 Press the FOCUS button gt to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode MAN L FOCUS WHITE BAL EXPO SURE rocus ZA m MAN L WHITE EXPO F Focus N BAL SURE 3 Push the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire 4 Press the F lt lt or N gt gt button to focus on the subject ZA mm MAN L WHITE F Focus N BAL Ronee EXPO SURE To cancel Manual Focus mode Perform step 1 above and press the button to set the VIEWCAM to Aut
36. appears Replace the battery pack at this time e Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use e Use of the zoom function when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the VIEWCAM to suddenly lose power Hulpiosay esawey suonesadg aiseg 18 Basic Operations Playback 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 with the sound through the built in speaker Power switch LCD monitor screen DISPLAY button a 1 Hold down the Lock ae ms s button and slide the ss Power switch gt 2 to VCR on e The PA screen appears CAMER S Lock button 2 Press the REW lt lt or FF gt gt button to rewind or fast forward the tape to the desired point rewl PLAY FF stop Bye os 3 Press the PLAY button gt to begin playback VA m REW pLay FF stop STILL ie aa 19 To Stop Playback Press the STOP button m e ler REWIPLAY FF STOP 90A 8 Notes e If 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 e To use the infrared remote control make sure that the REMOTE menu item is set to ON see page 41 Auto Tape Rewind The tape is automatically rewound when
37. atures will shorten actual recording times Accordingly be sure to turn off the power when not recording Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions in your recording e Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak battery pack Use of such battery packs may cause the power to automatically stop during VIEWCAM operation to protect both the battery pack and the unit Note e This VIEWCAM uses a Ni MH nickel metal hydride type battery pack Use only the SHARP BT H22 or BT H32 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 t is recommended 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 e Store the battery pack in a dry cool place How to use the battery pack cover e When storing a fully charged battery pack put the cover on i
38. ause recording press the REC STOP button p gt Cautions e Do not rotate the monitor to the self recording position during recording or playback e For recording in Self Recording mode be sure to rotate the monitor NOT the lens If you hold the VIEWCAM upside down with the lens at the bottom the subject will be recorded upside down Notes e You will need the VR 33FA tripod adapter for 180 recording optional accessory if you want to use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode e In Self Recording mode only the REC START STOP button and the Power Zoom control buttons can be used on the remote control More Information on Self Recording e The screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 135 and 200 When the monitor is turned back to the normal position the image returns to normal e In Self Recording mode all standard warning indicators on the screen are replaced by the flashing lt gt indicator To check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to the normal position e 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 e You can play back images even while the monitor is in the self recording position Set the Power switch to VCR The Operation buttons still retain their functions as during normal playback e
39. ayback see page 19 Caution e 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 e This VIEWCAM does not have an S video socket e If your TV or VCR has a 21 pin Euro SCART connector use the RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ available from our main parts distributor detailed on page 59 21 pin Euro SCART on TV or VCR RCA 21 pin Euro SCART conversion connector QSOCZ0033TAZZ Se Video t_ Audio L When the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for playback the picture on the TV screen may licker if the volume on the VIEWCAM is set to maximum Should this occur turn the volume down see page 19 e Close the terminal cover after use yoeghe d suoiejadg aiseg 20 Basic Operations Playback 21 Basic Operations Playback 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 or Reverse Search lt lt button e The playback picture fast forwards or reverses VA ma newlPLay FF sToP STiLe eS Forward Search button Reverse Search button 2 When you find the desired scene press the PLAY button to return to n
40. b facing upwards Erasure protect tab 3 Press the PUSH mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place e The cassette holder retracts automatically PUSH mark 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above then take out the cassette Cautions e Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting e Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder e Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to close it e Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette It may damage the tape e Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time e If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3 the VIEWCAM s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette If this happens repeat the insertion procedure e Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door Notes e f the battery power is too low you may not be able to eject the cassette Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e See page 57 for more information on the video cassette tapes for use with this VIEWCAM Installing the Lithium 5 Close the cassette compartment door by Memory Battery Hiei the centre
41. 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 PA appears MENU WA EX Pie GAMA QK TENDIEFF FADE EFF REW 90000 2 Press the QK REW button II e The tape rewinds to the point of 5 seconds before the current tape position playback then starts automatically lee REW B fee After 5 seconds of playback the VIEWCAM enters the Recording Standby mode QK REW sa n e34 Inasn 30 Useful Features 31 Useful Features Quick Return Edit Search When you have been playing back what you The edit search function lets you search have recorded and wish to quickly return to without switching from Camera mode to VCR recording again from the end of the last mode for the point on the tape where you wish recorded scene use the quick return function to start recording next 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU ZA mm TI JRE SCENE TLE T nn 16 9 MENU 2 Press the RETURN button Reverse Eolt f h butt e QUICK RETURN flashes and the tape S22 CM button DISPLAY button will begin fast forwarding or rewinding to Forward Edit Search button the end of the last recorded scene a 1 In Recording Standby mode make sure ase that no Operation button indicators are displayed on the monitor Raia at
42. dited and locate the beginning and end of the sequence you wish to cut Write down the tape counter readings at the beginning and end of that sequence see page 39 Then rewind the tape to the beginning of the portion that you wish to keep 2 Load a video cassette into the recording VCR 3 Set the Power switch on the VIEWCAM to VCR Press the PLAY button on the VIEWCAM and the Record button on the VCR at the same time 4 Press the Pause Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence to be cut 5 Press the Pause Still or Record button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut To stop editing Press the Stop buttons on the VIEWCAM and the VCR Notes e Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off e There may be picture noise during video search or still picture playback This does not imply a defect in the VIEWCAM Setting Edit Mode Picture quality inevitably decreases when dubbing from the VIEWCAM to a VCR To minimize the quality reduction set the VIEWCAM to Edit mode 1 Set the Power switch to VCR then press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the w or a button to select EDIT then press the SET button to select ON Notes e The EDIT mode does not function when the VIEWCAM is recording e After you finish editing set the EDIT menu item back t
43. e digital quick zoom function allows you to quickly zoom in on a subject This is useful when you want to instantly capture a particular subject Using Digital Quick Zoom 1 Press the MENU button until appears Camera mode MENU EX ELE ERNA QK TENDIEFF FADE EFF REW mm 90000 During recording press the EXTEND button lt lt e The zoom range indicator appears and the subject is instantly magnified EX HIE TEND EXTEND 2X Bm EX JELG eama TEND EFF FADE EFF Zoom range indicator Image with Normal image Digital Quick Zoom AT UN y K ALAR alt p To cancel Digital Quick Zoom Press the EXTEND button again Notes e The picture quality decreases when the Digital Quick Zoom is used e The Digital Quick Zoom cannot be used in the digital zoom range or together with the STRETCH or SLIM EFF picture effects Setting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears MENU 1 gt EXTEND 2X MENU eDGTL ZOOM OFF DIS OFF DUAL SNAP DUAL ZA ma PIC V 4 ser TUREl pace 90000 2 Press the v or button to select EXTEND then press the SET button gt gt to select 2 x 4x or ALL ZA ma v alsel R Ol i0 gt EXTEND eDGTL ZOOM DIS 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen
44. e zoom see page 17 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 16 Basic Operations Camera Recording 17 Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position attention on the subject Zooming in when you want to Wide Tele angle H5 photo Zooming out when you want to show the surroundings To Zoom In Push the Power Zoom control to the T telephoto side to get a close up view To Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom control to the W wide angle side to get a wide field of view Power Zoom control Zoom range indicator e The on screen display shows you the current zoom setting e The zoom speed changes depending on how far you push the Power Zoom control Notes e The VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 1 5 m The VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject See page 34 for recording macro shots e See page 25 for use of the digital zoom Tips on Recording Positions The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in a more relaxed posture without having to hold the
45. effects Strobe Digital Image Stabilization DIS wWide screen 16 9 Digital Zoom and Digital Quick Zoom Selecting Digital Dual Picture 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears 2 Press the a or button to select DUAL SNAP then press the SET gt gt button to select DUAL v alsel ia l 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen EXTEND 2X soort zoom OFF DI gt DUAL SNAP MENU 1 OFF DUAL Picture in Picture You can simultaneously record a normal image with a smaller close up image of the subject inset within the normal image This is useful for example when you want to capture the facial expression of a musician while recording a concert 1 In Recording Standby mode press the DUAL SNAP button e An inset image of the scene appears 2 Push the Power Zoom control to frame the inset subject N VOL REC START STOP 3 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording To change the position of the inset image Press the lt or gt button The inset image moves as shown below To freeze the inset image Press the STL button in step 2 above The inset image freezes The Power Zoom control can now be used to adjust the size of normal image To cancel press the STL button again Note e Pressing the lt or gt button while the inset image is frozen cancels the still im
46. ent zoom ranges 1 16 x optical zoom 16 64 x digital zoom or 64 400 x digital zoom The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming Notes e The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1 400x e As the image is enlarged digitally the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used e The digital zoom cannot be used with the Digital Quick Zoom or the STRETCH or SLIM EFF picture effects 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears MENU 1 gt EXTEND 2X MENU every Z00M pee DI FF e DUAL SNAP DUAL KA m PIC v 4 ser TURE pace 90000 Press the v or button to select DGTL ZOOM then press the SET button gt gt to select 64 x or 400 x Useful Features N ZA m MENU 1 v alsel e EXTEND 2X DGTL ZOOM DIS E Gi 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen OFF gt 64X gt 400X 25 e A D appears in front of ZOOM when you push the Power Zoom control to the T telephoto side during the digital zoom C Y w vo a Power Zoom D control Digital zoom indicator To return to optical zoom Press the SET button to set the DGTL ZOOM menu item to OFF in step 2 above Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Th
47. est oh e f they are displayed turn them off by Quick RE TURNS pressing the DISPLAY button a a SCENE 2 Press and hold down the Forward Edit Search button or Reverse Edit When the tape reaches the end of the last Search button 4d recorded scene the VIEWCAM enters the Forward edit Recording Standby mode search RETURN button again in step 2 e If the cassette has been removed since the last Reverse edit Notes e To cancel the quick return function press the 8 recording if no recording has been made since search the cassette was loaded or if the power source has been interrupted the RETURN button indicator will not appear and the quick return 8 amp function cannot be used 3 gt When you find the point where you want to begin recording release the button Notes e The sound is off during search e Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search e Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback and reverse edit search at three times the normal playback speed 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 Press the MENU button until appears Camera mode 2 Press the GAMA EFF butt
48. ff the menu screen Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the VIEWCAM and press the control buttons for operation Remote sensor Approximate operating range of remote control 15 REWind Reverse Search button RECord START STOP button Power Zoom Telephoto Wide angle control buttons Fast Forward Forward Search button 4REWSS PLAY EFF SLOW button PLAY button T STOP button VOLUME buttons PAUSE STILL button Notes e Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the VIEWCAM remote sensor as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly e Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the VIEWCAM remote sensor e The remote control cannot be used to move the pointer or select or set any of the various functions on the monitor e When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate replace them with new AA R6 or UM SUM 3 batteries e You can also turn on the Remote Control mode on the BA MENU 2 screen in Camera mode Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects These digital picture effects let you record the subject with a more dramatic effect Type of Digital Picture Effects B W EFF The picture is recorded in black and white SEPA EFF The picture is recorded in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph SO
49. g WHITE BAL ZA m i a ae 2 WHITE EXPO FOCUS BAL SURE e 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 e f the light source changes or if you move from indoors to outdoors or vice versa when recording with the white balance locked the white balance may shift Reset the white balance e Even after the white balance has been locked white balance shifts may occur due to slight changes in illumination or depending on the subject e Do not move the VIEWCAM while WHITE BAL is flashing in step 3 e If WHITE BAL does not stop flashing in step 3 press the WHITE BAL button to cancel the locking procedure and repeat step 3 e The White Balance Lock will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted e The White Balance Lock will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter Manual Exposu re 3 Press the v or a button to select the desired exposure level The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Exposure e The bar indicates the selected exposure mode which automatically chooses the optimal level aperture When there is too much contrast in HiB Il brightness between the subject and PA ma background however you may not be able to via NEMEC record a clear image I
50. gged and should be cleaned see page 55 INSERT CES AP S There is no video cassette in the VIEWCAM Insert a A CASSETTE CASSETTE cassette see page 11 CASSETTE NOT PR TECT TAB The erasure protect tab on the video cassette has been slid to the record protect position preventing RECORDABLE recording see page 57 CERE A The tape is about to end Prepare a new cassette ERLE TAPE END see page 11 The tape has reached the end Replace it with a OH ae TAPE END new cassette see page 11 In Self Recording mode all warnings will be indicated by lt gt displayed in the centre of the monitor To check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to the normal position Note indicates a flashing display Preparation Inserting and Removing the 4 Close the door pressing it firmly in the Battery Pack centre until it clicks Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF uoljesedaidg Removing the Battery Pack Power switch 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above 2 Slide the battery compartment door 2 P th tt l h t release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM eak e S in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment door Battery compartment door release Battery release 3 Insert the battery pack into the com Cautions partment as shown and push it in com e BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY
51. ies The scene setting will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted Changing the scene setting when a still image is displayed does not affect the still image 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 MENU _ JRE SCENE cel TurN 16 9 MENU 90000 TI T 2 Press the TITLE button lt lt to display the title selection screen Tl TLE TITLE gt SUPERSTAR HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS eNEW BABY OUR VACATION eTHE END ZA m v a ser lexirl ErT Press the v or a button to select the desired title then press the SET button gt gt to superimpose it ZA m v alsel O C Notes TITLE SUPERSTAR eHAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS eWEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS gt NEW BABY OUR VACATION THE END ZA mm v Al ser lexit Ser y TI RES SCENE TLE TURNI16 9 MENU e f you wish to cancel the title selection screen without setting the title press the EXIT button W instead of the SET button e If you wish to delete the superimposed title from the screen press the TITLE button Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording with the title e The title
52. inal which is marked L or coloured red Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug Before replacing the plug cover make sure that If the new fitted plug contains a fuse its value is the same as that removed from the cut off plug The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Your VIEWCAM is designed to record in SP mode only It will not perform normal playback for programmes prerecorded in LP mode 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 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 if 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 transistors 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice Precautions e When the VIEWCAN is not in use reme
53. into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM e The CHARGE indicator will light up in red Terminal cover To power outlet 4 when the battery is fully charged the CHARGE indicator will light up in green Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM and close the terminal cover Caution e When removing the plugs grasp the plug not the cable Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Max Max Battery Charging continuous continuous pack time recording playback time time T approx approx approx BT M22 3hr 1hr 35 min 1hr 35 min 7 approx approx approx BENSA 6hr 3hr 10min 3hr 10 min Notes e Using the zoom see page 17 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 charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack It is recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to provide two to three times your estimated recording time e See page 56 for more information on using the battery pack Caution e Charge only SHARP model BT H22 or BT H32 battery packs Other types of battery packs may burst causing personal injury and damage Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet Cauti
54. l mode for more than 5 minutes or in Slow mode for more than 40 seconds e If the still or slow functions are used when connected to a TV noise will appear and distort the playback image e The slow function can only be operated from the remote control Useful Features Operations of the On screen Selecting the Mode Menu Controls Screens Using the Control Buttons You can use the mode screens to select various functions and the menu screens to adjust various settings Follow the procedure below to display the mode menu screen with the indicator of the desired function setting The following buttons on the VIEWCAM can be used to control the various functions settings and on screen displays 1 Hold down the Lock orr vcr button and slide the Power switch to 4 2 CAMERA Camera l mode or VCR VCR ae mode Lock button 2 Press the MENU button until the desired screen appears MENU button DISPLAY button Operation buttons Camera mode MENU MENU button MENU aaan Each time you press the MENU button TENDIEFE FADEIERE Ktw the mode menu screen changes from to in Camera mode and from to in VCR mode ZAE ROBE INTER DISPLAY button DISPLAY x Press the DISPLAY button to turn the mode menu screens and on screen ZA m NTE tP indicators on or off locus BAL SURE ES Note A e The warning indicators and some other Am indicators cannot be turned off by pre
55. lap Caution e Do not swing the VIEWCAM by the hand strap Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap When attaching or removing the lens cap press both tabs on the sides of the cap Press both tabs Notes e Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the VIEWCAM is not in use e 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 screen 2 Loosen the strap in the buckle then feed the end of the strap through the buckle as shown 3 Draw the strap in the direction of the arrow to secure 4 6 Use the same procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the loop on the lens side ns side 4 uoljesedaidg 14 Preparation Using the Sun Hood It is recommended that you use the supplied sun hood when recording outdoors on a sunny day or at a brightly illuminated location Attaching the Sun Hood Fit the bottom clip on the sun hood into the slot below the LCD screen and align the top clip with the ridge above the LCD screen Then press the sun hood until it clicks into place Preparation Top clip Bottom clip Opening the Sun Hood Open the sun hood by lifting the top cover in the direction of the arrow
56. led dew formation e 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 no function properly Dew is likely to form in the following circum stances e When moving the VIEWCAM from a cold place to a warm place e When placing the VIEWCAM in a cold room which is then heated rapidly e When moving the VIEWCAM outdoors from an air conditioned room e When placing the oa VIEWCAM in the direct oa path of air blowing from an air conditioner e When placing the VIEWCAM in a humid room a 22 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 acclimatise to the surroundings for about one hour For example when bringing the VIEWCAM indoors after skiing place it in a plastic bag 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 room e Dew warning feature If dew forms the word DEW flashes on the LCD monitor and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds If DEW flashes on the LCD monitor remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and
57. ly decreases in DIS mode e Battery consumption is larger in DIS mode We recommend that you not use the DIS function when using the VIEWCAM on a tripod e The DIS function will be less effective when the Digital Quick Zoom is on e The DIS function does not work with the Still Recording Caution e The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shakes or for the subjects or situations described below Subject with low contrast Subject with a plain background Dark or dimly lit subject Subject with vertical or horizontal stripes Many moving subjects in a single frame sainjea4 njasp 28 Useful Features 29 Useful Features Fade In and Fade Out 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 Type of Fade Modes NORMAL The picture fades in from and out to white HOLIDAY The picture fades in from an animated firework sequence with the title HAPPY HOLIDAYS and fades out to white HAR EY HOLWIDAY S BIRTHDAY The picture fades in from an animated birthday cake sequence with the title HAPPY BIRTHDAY and fades out to white ib HAP PY B IRTH DAY HAP PY B IRTH DAY HA PY B I RiTH DAY HAR PYM B IRTHDAYG Selecting Fade Mode 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 ap
58. mber to remove the cassette tape turn off the power and disconnect the VIEWCAM from the power source Do not aim the lens at the sun Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen whether or not recording is in progress as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen 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 lens 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 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 Avoid placing the VIEWCAM in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incandescent lights may deform the VIEWCAM or cause it to malfunction e Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas e Be aware of the temperature and humidity You can
59. mera mode See page 31 Edit Search e To record a backlit subject See page 32 Gamma Brightness Compensation or page 48 Manual Exposure e To record in a dark or poorly illuminated location See page 33 Gain up e To record yourself while monitoring the shot See page 35 Self Recording e To record a short video message for somebody See page 36 Self recording Message e To find the beginning of a recorded scene to be played back See page 38 Program Search e To display the elapsed recording or playback time See page 39 Tape Counter Feature e To focus on an off centred subject See page 46 Manual Focus e To record an inset picture within the main picture See page 49 Digital Dual Picture e To increase the brightness of the subject during playback See page 52 Gamma Playback N Asewuing uojesadg Operation Summary Operation Summary Warning Indicators Displayed for the first 3 seconds PIGEM EUG 3 seconds Description of warning The video cassette is defective and should be Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM Wait for a few EW hours until the dew disappears see page 55 DEW Ta Tie About 10 seconds after this warning appears the VIEWCAM automatically turns off The battery is almost depleted Replace it with a BATTERY IS BATTERY tul y charged battery pack see page 8 TOO LOW cial pee a ans Say The video heads are clo
60. n 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 as they may erase the recording Do not drop or subject the tapes to excessive shocks Uneven tape winding will damage the tape If the ape is not properly wound reinsert it in the VIEWCAM and rewind the tape Store the cassettes in their cases and stand hem upright AC Adapter e The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio e Prevent flammables liquids and metal objects from entering the adapter e The adapter is a sealed unit Do not attempt to open or modify it e Do not damage drop or subject the adapter to vibration e Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight e Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places Cleaning e Many plastic parts are used in the VIEWCAM casing Do not use thinner benzene or other rong chemical cleaners These may cause iscolouration and damage to the casing lean the casing with a soft dry cloth If the asing is particularly dirty wipe the casing ith a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a luted neutral detergent Then wipe it again ith a soft dry cloth se a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and her soiling off the LCD screen e Use a soft cloth or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens e oog o
61. n this case use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level TA mE v a lautolexit Background is too bright and subject too dark backlit subject e Increase the exposure level to allow more light EXPOSURE through the lens VERRRRROOOO4 Less light gt More light P 3 gt pop 4 Press the EXIT button m to turn off the exposure setting screen Subject is too bright against background e Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens Perform steps 1 and 2 above then press the AUTO button gt gt To cancel Manual Exposure mode Notes e The Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted e The Manual Exposure mode will be cancelled if a scene setting is selected thereafter 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU ZA m WHITE EXPO FOCUS BAL SURE 90000 2 Press the EXPOSURE button II to display the exposure setting screen EXPOSURE VERBREOOOO04 ZA m wv 4 lautolexit am cx aU mo sainjea4 paaueapy 48 Advanced Features 49 Advanced Features Digital Dual Picture This function allows you to record two images on one screen using one of two modes Picture in Picture or Title Screen Note e The functions below cannot be used together with Digital Dual Picture STRETCH and SLIM EFF picture
62. nce 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 including the lithium battery etc Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation e If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery then reconnect the power source insert the lithium battery and turn the power on again The characters on the monitor should be normal Set the date and time then resume operation saouaiajay References References Specifications VIEWCAM 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 AC Adapter UADP 0313TAZZ Power Requirement DC Output Power Consumption Dimensions approx Weight approx PAL standard 2 rotary heads helical scanning system 8 mm video tape MP type or Hi8 MP ME type 120 minutes P5 120 20 051 mm second Ys 6 4 mm effective size 4 5 mm CCD image sensor with approx 320 000 pixels including optical black 16X power zoom len
63. o OFF References Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting e Position the subject in the centre of the screen 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 46 e 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 improve the picture see pages 32 and 48 Light from behind Backlighting e Before zooming think about how to best frame the shot Frequent zooming produces unattractive pictures It also increases the battery power consumption e When image shakes are noticeable during zoomed in telephoto shooting use a tripod use the DIS function see page 28 or push the Power Zoom control to the W side to zoom out e 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 scenes easy to watch during playback e Use a wide angle setting for fast moving subjects Note e It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently Lighting For clear good quality recording 500
64. o Focus mode FOCUS Notes e The VIEWCAM may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 1 5 m Set the zoom control to wide angle and then try refocusing e If the lens is dirty or fogged the VIEWCAM may not be able to correctly focus e The Manual Focus mode will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted sainjea4 paaueapy 46 Advanced Features 47 Advanced Features White Balance Lock The colour 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 The auto white balance may not work properly for the following subjects In this case use the white balance lock function e Subjects with one dominant colour or subjects against background with one dominant colour e Subjects under very bright light source e g video lights e Subjects under light source with red hue e g glow of sunset e Close up images of small objects 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU ZA mm lrocus WHITE EXPO BAL SURE 90000 2 Aim the lens at a white object e Adjust the distance of the object so that the entire screen is white White paper or white cloth 3 Press the WHITE BAL button m e WHITE BAL changes from blue to yellow and begins flashin
65. on e The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this VIEWCAM and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders Power switch 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter then insert the AC plug into a power outlet 2 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF 3 Open the terminal cover and insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM Terminal cover To power outlet x 4 Hold down the Lock ick button and slide the ort Power switch to 4 CAMERA or VCR gt CAMERA Lock button Cautions e 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 e Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time e When removing the plugs grasp the plug not the cable Note e Close the terminal cover after use uoljesedaidg 10 Preparation 11 Preparation Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door e The cassette holder extends and opens automatically Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards and with the erasure protect ta
66. on m once e GAMMA appears indicating that the Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working GAMA EF EX J a ake TEND EFE Pane BAMA aja REW Note e The gamma brightness compensation function can also be used during playback See page 52 Gamma Playback To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button m again e The I indicator appears GAMA EF ery Ch Qk pm MRA REW Note e When the P indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Press the GAMA EFF button until GAMMA disappears sa n ea34 Inasn 32 Useful Features 33 Useful Features Gain up Cat s Eye When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location LIGHT is displayed on the screen Use the gain up function to record a brighter picture 1 Press the MENU button until appears Camera mode 2 Press the GAMA EFF button m once e GAMMA appears indicating that the gain up function is now working GAMA LIGHT DI EFF VA ma EEL e rao eA e y LIGHT VA EX Jered GAMA QK TENDIEFF FADE EFF REW To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button m again e The DT indicator appears GAMA DT EFF EX PLE pana QK TENDIEFF FADE EFF REW To cancel the gain up function Press the GAMA
67. one of the 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 Type of Scene Settings SPORT When you want to record a fast moving subject SUNLIGHT When the background is very bright DUSK When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun and the surrounding twilight PARTY When the illumination is from a spotlight or candles 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU A Tl RE SCENE TLE TURNI16 9 MENU 90000 2 Press the m button to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation e Each time you press the m button the scene setting changes as shown below SCENE MENU al A l RE SCENE TLE TURN 16 9 i MENU SCENE SUN MENU SPORT gt Pi gut i PARTY lt DUSK e To cancel the scene setting Select SCENE MENU in step 2 above Notes e Even after you turn off the scene setting indicator the selected scene setting will remain in effect e When SPORT is selected recording under the light of fluorescent lamps mercury lamps or sodium lamps may cause colour shifts or fluctuations in picture brightness When DUSK is selected the picture may not be satisfactory if the lighting is very dim It is recommended that you select SCENE MENU to record outdoor part
68. ormal playback Searching for a Scene Far from the Current Tape Position 1 During fast forward or rewind press and hold down the Forward Search gt gt or Reverse Search lt lt button e The fast forward or reverse playback picture is displayed 2 Ifthe desired scene is still rather far from the current tape position release the button to return to normal fast forward or rewind 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you find the desired scene 4 Press the STOP button m and then the PLAY button to begin normal playback Notes e The sound is off during search e Some picture noise appears during search This is not a malfunction Still The still function makes it possible to pause playback During playback press the STILL button m VA ma newlpLay FF sToP STILL ee To return to normal playback press the STILL button again or press the PLAY button gt Slow The slow function makes it possible to play back images in slow motion During playback press the SLOW button 1 on the remote control j SHARP CORDER Ww T zoom CD 4aREWS gt PLAY FFP wR aso ESOT PLAY button i SLOW button voume CD REMOTE CONTROL To return to normal playback press the PLAY button gt on the remote control Notes e The sound is off during Still and Slow modes e To protect the tape the VIEWCAM automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Stil
69. pears 2 Press the PAGE button i until MENU 2 appears MENU 2 PAGE gt FADE NORMAL ori AUTO REMOTE ON eDEMO MODE OFF e 3 Press the SET button gt gt to select the desired fade mode ser gt FADE oH REMOTE NORMAL HOLIDAY ie BI aTHDave 4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Using Fade Mode 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until VA appears 2 Press the FADE button p gt e The selected fade mode indicator appears FADE is displayed for the NORMAL fade mode indicator Fade mode indicator ape ere BIRTHDAY FADE lpr Rew 3 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording e The picture and sound fade in with the selected fade mode KiB Bim a eae y RUA Do Ey a amn V A a AAN i EX Ete Lai GAWA J 4 Press the REC START STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording e The picture and sound fade out as the screen gradually turns white The VIEWCAM then returns to Recording Standby mode prq ee N EX TEND FEE FADE jeppa To cancel Fade mode Press the FADE button gt gt To use fade out only 1 During recording press the FADE button gt gt on the PA screen 2 Press the REC START STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording Quick Review The quick review function lets you
70. please visit our web site www sharp co uk support nternet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours or 01 676 0648 if Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor who can be contacted on the fo provide proof of the which is supplied a the time o lowing numbers Wittow Vale ELectronics Ltp 0121 766 5414 In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period you will need to purchase date of purchase to the repairing company Please keep your invoice or receipt Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power Power source is not properly connected Connect power source properly pp 8 10 Battery pack is not charged Charge battery pack sufficiently p 9 5 Dew in VIEWCAM Wait until dew dries p 55 a Safety function is in effect Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack wait for 2 seconds then reinstall battery pack and turn on power p 8 REC START STOP button does Erasure protect tab on video cassette is closed Open tab or use a new cassette p 57 not work Power suddenly turns off VIEWCAM left in Recording Standby mode for 5 Set Power switch to OFF and then back to minutes CAMERA Auto focus does not work Manual Focus mode is engaged Set to Auto Focus mode p 46 Zoom used on close subject Zoom out from subject p 17 2 Subject has little
71. r lt button to select the desired character or 1 for space and press the SELECT button m e The selected character will appear at the top of the screen and the cursor will automatically move to the right Nr TITLE IN HAWAR ABCDEFGHIN KLMNO PORSTUVWXY ZK AGEE INGOOOUUL 1234567890 zm SE amp 4 gt LECT SET i I Note If you input the wrong character press the lt button to move the cursor to that character and perform step 4 Repeat step 4 until you finish the title then press the SET button t1 The new title will be displayed on the title selection screen TITLE SUPERSTAR SET HAPPY BIRTHDAY eHAPPY HOLIDAYS PIN HAWAII CONGRATULATIONS e NEW BABY QUR VACATION THE END ZA m ser lexirl e WV amp setlexit set Note To change another title perform steps 2 to 5 again If you wish to record the new title immediately press the SET button gt gt If you wish to record the new title at a later time press the EXIT button m to go back to the normal screen Auto Manual Focus Auto Focus The auto focus function is designed to focus on most types of subjects In Auto Focus mode the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on what ever is in the centre of the scene Always keep the subject in the centre of the screen Notes e If no subject is in the centre of the screen the focus area will expand
72. s F1 4 f 4 0 64 0 mm and full range auto focus 46 mm 3 7 5 cm full colour LCD screen TFT active matrix Electret monaural microphone Auto white balance with white balance lock 0 8 lux with gain up F1 4 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced 8 dBs impedance less than 2 2 kohms 200 mW DC 3 6 V with battery pack DC 7 0 V with AC adapter 5 0 W during camera recording in full auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode 0 C to 40 C 30 to 80 20 C to 60 C 183 mm W x 109 mm H x 99 mm D 720 g without battery pack lithium battery video cassette and lens cap AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 7 0 V 15 W 68 mm W x 37 mm H x 130 mm D 233 g Specifications are subject to change without notice Minimum illumination Since there is no widely accepted testing procedure for determining minimum illumination capability lux ratings are comparable only between models from the same manufacturer Notes Notes
73. sed in both VCR and Camera modes Using the Counter VCR mode 1 Press the MENU button until appears MENU y D mm GAMA COU SE EFF NTER ARCH 90000 2 Press the COUNTER button gt to display the tape counter oe NTER Tape counter 0 71 20 GAMA COU MEM EFF N RE _ SE TER ORY SETI ARCH y D 3 Press the MENU button until appears then begin playback e You can check the playback time with the tape counter Hil Bam 0 11 24 newl Lay FF lstopl strut Camera mode 1 Press the MENU button until appears 2 Press the COUNTER button gt gt to display the tape counter 3 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording e You can check the recording time with the tape counter Notes e 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 e The tape counter feature will be cancelled if the power source is interrupted To turn off the tape counter Perform step 1 above and press the COUNTER button To reset the counter to zero During playback or recording perform steps 1 and 2 above then press the RESET button at the point where you wish to reset the counter to zero The counter will indicate 0 00 00 VCR mode RE HiB SET 0 00 00 RE _ SE SET ARCH I A
74. ssing the Ti JRE SCENE a DISPLAY button TLE TURNI 16 9 MENU i y Operation buttons A A ZA mm Press the Operation button corresponding to va ser ei cel pace the indicator of the desired function displayed on the screen VCR mode MENU KA REWI PLAY FF lstop stiLe 2028 Note e The Operation button indicators are normally PA Sy SE displayed in blue or grey When a function is EFF INTER ARCH selected its indicator is displayed in yellow 4 zam PI w a ser TURE 22 Useful Features Adjusting the Menu Settings Follow the procedure below to adjust the desired menu settings Camera mode 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button until appears MENU ZA ma v ser TURE PacE 90000 3 Press the PAGE button I1 to display the desired menu screen e Each time you press the PAGE button the screen changes as shown below PAGE MENU 1 gt EXTEND 2X eDGTL ZOOM OFF eDUAL SNAP DUAL Bm Y 4 ser F08e SET TURE PAGE 7 g 5 MENU 3 MENU 2 S gt DATE T IME gt FADE NORMAL 2 DISPLAY OFF Hi AUTO eSELECT DATE T IME REMOTE ON DSETTING 2 6 2001 DEMO MODE OFF D 30 LA 12H 24H 24H Am Am v a ser tbe Y a ser Fb 4 SET TURE PAGE SET TURE PAGE 4 Press the v or button lt lt or amp to select the desired menu item Example ZA m MENU
75. st about one year of normal usage 3 Insert the lithium battery into the battery holder with the side of the battery facing the side of the holder mark 4 Push the battery holder back into position uoljesedaidg 12 Preparation Setting the Date and Time Example Setting the date to 2 June 2001 2 6 2001 and the time to 10 30 am 10 30 Note e Check that the lithium memory battery has been installed before setting the date and time Power switch Preparation DISPLAY button Lock button 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the E 3 Power switch to CAMERA J 2 CMD 7 2 Press the MENU button until MENU 3 appears MENU 3 gt DATE TIME MENU DISPLAY OFF SELECT DATE TIME PDSETTING 1 1 2000 0 00 12H 24H 24H ZA m V amp ser Fore SET TURE PAGE Y2OoOO e lf MENU 1 appears on the screen press the PAGE button 11 until MENU 3 appears 3 Press the SET button p gt MENU 3 gt DATE T IME SET DISPLAY OFF eSELECT DAJE T IME SETTING 1 1 2000 0 00 12H 24H 24H ZA mm a ser Ture V set TURE PAGE e When changing the date and time settings press the w or button lt lt or gt to select SETTING then press the SET button 13 gt Press the w or a button lt lt or gt to select 2 day and press the SET button PSETTING 2 14 2000 0 60 5 Press the w or a bu
76. t so that the CHARGE mark printed on the label is seen through the window as shown Battery Window pack ER Cover e When storing a 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 e 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 is turned off If you are not going to use your VIEWCAM immediately remove the battery pack see page 8 Temperature during charging e The Ni MH nickel metal hydride type BT H22 and BT H82 battery packs can be charged at a temperature of 15 C to 30 C saouaiajay 56 References References Video Cassette Tapes Use only tapes with the Fli EJ or E mark with this VIEWCAM To protect recordings against erasure When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording the previously recorded material is erased To protect a recording against accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to cover the opening A red mark will be exposed To record slide the tab to open the opening Notes e Do not insert anything into the erasure protection opening in the cassette Do not put anything into the holes o
77. 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 Brightness ituati Lux Situation Lux Blue sky 100 000 Clear day at noon 100 000 Clear day at 10 am 65 000 Clear day at 3 pm 35 000 Ss Cloudy day at noon 32 000 Cloudy day at 10 am 25 000 10 000 g Cloudy day one hour after sunrise 2 000 amp Clear day one hour before sunset 1 000 S 1 000 Fluorescent light near window 1 000 D 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 250 100 Shop stairway 100 During intermission at movie theatre 15 35 Cigarette lighter at 30 cm 15 20 Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm 10 15 10 Candlelight Note The figures in the chart are approximations Tips on Good Lighting In most outdoor daytime scenes natural lighting is adequate for home videos Indoors however artificial lighting is usually required Video lights with halogen lamps provide the most natural artificial light over a long operating life saouaiajay 54 References References Dew Formation e What is dew formation When cold water is poured into a glass dew drops form on the glass This clinging of water drops is cal
78. tton to select 6 month and press the SET button PSETTING 2 6 2000 0 00 6 Press the v or a button to select 2001 year and press the SET button SETTING 2 pene ZN 7 Press the v or a button to select 10 hour and press the SET button PSETTING 2 6 2001 10 00 8 Press the v or a button to select 30 minute and press the SET button e The internal clock now starts operating gt SETTING 2 6 2001 10 30 9 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen Changing to the 12 hour Time Mode After performing step 8 above press the w or button to select 12H 24H then press the SET button gt gt to select 12H MENU 3 PA ma gt DATE T IME w alser DISPLAY OFF SELECT DATE T IME SETTING 2 6 2001 O 10 30 AM rt p12H 24H 12H O iO a W 4 ser TURE pace Notes e The date and time once set are stored in memory e The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 1 Open the hand strap flap and grip strap and pass the grip strap through the loop at the end of the lens cap cord 3 D Hand strap flap Grip strap 2 Pass your hand through the hand strap and put your thumb close to the Power Zoom control Then pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly seal the Velcro closures and close the hand strap f
79. ubjects such as your friends waving at you 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until appears MENU Blue BA ROBEINTER e2Ooe e 2 Press the STROBE button gt to set the VIEWCAM to Strobe Recording mode e STROBE changes from blue to yellow ST ROBE Yellow ciel lRogelnver 3 Press the REC START STOP button to begin strobe recording To pause strobe recording Press the REC START STOP button again To cancel Strobe Recording mode Press the STROBE button STROBE returns to blue Note e The picture quality in this mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures Digital Image Stabilization DIS The digital image stabilization DIS function lets you stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively small image shakes that are often annoying in close up shots 1 In Recording Standby mode press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears 2 Press the or a button to select DIS then press the SET button to select ON 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen e The amp indicator appears on the monitor and the VIEWCAM enters the DIS mode amp To return to normal recording mode Select OFF in the step 2 above The amp indicator will disappear Notes e While the DIS function is on the image on the monitor is slightly magnified e Image resolution slight
80. until it clicks into The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door Cassette compartment door release Removing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above then lift out the battery from the battery holder Note e Replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery when the date and time indicator starts to fall behind the correct time Note The cassette holder will extend and Notes on the Use of the Lithium open when the VIEWCAM is connected to a Battery power source Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is see page 11 incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended 2 Pull out the lithium battery holder using by the equipment manufacturer a pointed object such as the tip of a EEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM ballpoint pen CHILDREN IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MIS USED OR INSTALLED WITH POLARITY REVERSED DO NOT RECHARGE DISAS SEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE e Do not short circuit recharge disassemble or heat the lithium battery Lithium battery holder e Should the lithium battery leak wipe the battery compartment and holder clean and then insert a new battery e The lithium battery will la
81. 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 NAH lt heat sources this can O ii result in severe damage n to the unit casing and circuitry e Avoid situations where water sand dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the VIEWCAM and do not use or leave your VIEWCAM in areas with excessive smoke steam or moisture Such environments can cause malfunctions or KO cause mildew to form 3 gt on the lenses Be sure _ to keep the unit in a well ventilated location e 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 e When using your VIEWCAM in a cold environment the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction To prevent the VIEWCAM from becoming too cold wrap it in a thick cloth a blanket etc About Your VIEWCAM Fi Recording Format Hi8 is a high performance extension of the ordinary 8 mm format It uses advanced technology to achieve even higher resolution and picture quality Use a video cassette with the Eli mark for high quality recording and playback or with the EJ mark to enjoy ordinary 8 mm recording and playback e When you load a Hi8 tape recording is in Hi8 format The pHi
82. ve the VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view The VIEWCAM will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle Notes e When you are recording a macro shot be sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination e t is recommended that you use a tripod for recording macro shots to prevent image shakes Removing the Lens Hood The lens hood can be removed e g for cleaning the lens by rotating it in an anticlockwise direction and then gently pulling it off sainjea4 njasy 34 Useful Features 35 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 VR 33FA tripod adapter optional cS Normal Self Recording 1 Set the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Rotate the monitor section 180 vertically e The screen image will be inverted to show a mirror image of the subject and the self recording mode screen appears 00080000Q ATASIQ NNW SAGE START 3 Push the Power Zoom control to obtain the desired angle of view 4 Press the REC START button gt gt begin recording eS MES REC SAGE START to To p
83. ven though the button indicators are not displayed For example the lt button still works as the Play button Self recording Message 3 When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds EXTEND will In Self Recording mode you can record a short begin flashing video message for somebody This feature is e When you want to extend the recording convenient for editing video letters time press the EXTEND button m within 5 seconds You may record e Complete steps 1 to 3 of Normal Self continuously for 10 more seconds Recording on page 35 then perform the procedure below MESHLEX St aie y I EXTEND button REC START MESSAGE button REC STOP button 5 EE KKO At the end of the recording the screen fades out and the VIEWCAM returns to Recording Standby mode To turn off the self recording message 1 Press the MESSAGE button I to FOLLEN display the self recording message Press the MESSAGE button in Recording screen Standby mode MES REC SAGE START Note e When you want to stop recording before PRESS AEC STANT EOR message recording stops automatically press HE the REC STOP button 2 Press the REC START button gt gt to begin recording Record your message while facing the lens of the VIEWCAM e The recording time is preset for 20 seconds e The bar on the screen indicates the remaining recording time MES REC SAGE STOP
84. wer source you can turn on and off the remaining battery power display by pressing the DISPLAY button If the battery power becomes very low a warning indicator will appear Replace the battery pack 8 min 6 min TAPE C Remaining battery 6 4 nn TAPE MA Green power display 4 min 2 min TAPE Red 2 min 1 min TAPE BATTERY S THE TAPE TOO LOW fi ies a ae ae Warning indicator TAPE END ee J 0 min CHANGE THE The tape has CASSETTE Notes TAPE END reached the end To turn off the remaining recording time display press the DISPLAY button Notes e The remaining recording time displays only show the approximate time left Also they vary slightly depending on the length of tape used This function s design is based on the P5 90 tape standard e If you turn off the remaining recording time display it will 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 e Use the remaining battery power display only as an approximate indication e The battery power display may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR e In cold environments the red remaining battery power display may appear sooner The battery pack however can be used until the warning indicator

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