Sharp VIEWCAM VL-A10H User manual

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Printed in Malaysia

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

VL-A10H

SHARP CORPORATION

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath

Manchester M40 5BE

References

Preparation Basic Operations

Playback Useful Features

Operation SummaryBasic Operations

Camera Recording Advanced Features

PAL

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the VIEWCAM.

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) .

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as

amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG

mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE

modifiées 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 tillæg nr. 93/68/

EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come

emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

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EÌ˘ÛÁÚ 89/336/EOK Í·È 3/23/EOK, ¸˘Ú ÔÈ Í·ÌÔÌÈÛÏÔﬂ ·ıÙÔﬂ ÛıÏÎÁÒ˛ËÁÍ·Ì ·¸

ÙÁÌ Ô‰Á„ﬂ· 93/68/EOK.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua

versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/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 så som

kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/

68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu

direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

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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-A10H ONLY.

This unit can be operated by connecting it

to either the AC adapter or battery pack.

The AC adapter incorporates the AUTO

VOLTAGE (AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz)

function.

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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

or 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 terminal 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.

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.

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.

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.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

programmes prerecorded in LP mode.

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Precautions

•When the VIEWCAM is not in use,

remember to remove the cassette tape,

turn off the power, and disconnect the

VIEWCAM from the power source.

•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.

•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on

commercial flights or in other sensitive

areas.

•Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your VIEWCAM at 0⬚C to

Ⳮ40⬚C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.

Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in

the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong

heat sources; this can

result in severe damage

to the unit casing and

circuitry.

•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

cause mildew to form

on the lenses. Be sure

to keep the unit in a

well-ventilated location.

•Some small, portable

tripods may be difficult to

attach and may not be

sturdy enough to support

your VIEWCAM. Be sure to

use only a strong, stable

tripod.

•When 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.).

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AC Adapter

•The AC adapter may interfere with reception if

used near a radio.

•Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal

objects from entering the adapter.

•The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt

to open or modify it.

•Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter

to vibration.

•Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

•Avoid using the adapter in humid or

extremely hot places.

Cleaning

•Many plastic parts are used in the VIEWCAM

casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other

strong chemical cleaners. These may cause

discolouration and damage to the casing.

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

casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing

with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a

diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again

with a soft, dry cloth.

•Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and

other soiling off the LCD screen.

•Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens

paper designed for photographic lenses to

clean the lens.

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:

•Do not apply pressure to the screen.

•Do not expose the screen to shocks, as it may

break.

•Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen

facing down.

Note:

•Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-H22 AC adapter Infrared remote control

CR2025 type

lithium battery Shoulder strap Lens cap

AA battery for

remote control ⳯2

Audio/video cable

Power cord

Sun hood

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Optional Accessories

Extended type

battery pack

BT-H32

Standard type

battery pack

BT-H22

Accessory

shoe adapter

VR-30AD

Soft case

Tripod adapter

for 180°recording

VR-33FA

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G. K. Associates, Tokyo

Contents

Preparation

Basic Operations

Operation Summary Part Names .......................................................... 3

On-screen Display Index ..................................... 5

Quick Reference Index ........................................ 6

Warning Indicators ............................................... 7

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ........... 8

Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 9

Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet......... 10

Inserting and Removing a Cassette .................. 11

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ................ 12

Setting the Date and Time ................................. 13

Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap........... 14

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................. 14

Using the Sun Hood ........................................... 15

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode ... 16

Zooming ............................................................. 17

Tips on Recording Positions .............................. 17

Remaining Recording Time Display .................. 18

Remaining Battery Power Display ..................... 18

Playback

Playback ............................................................ 19

Volume Control ................................................... 19

Watching the Playback on a TV ......................... 20

Video Search ...................................................... 21

Still...................................................................... 21

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Operations of the On-screen Controls

Using the Control Buttons............................... 22

Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens ................ 22

Adjusting the Menu Settings........................... 23

Recording the Date and Time ............................ 24

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................ 25

Quick Review ..................................................... 26

Quick Return ...................................................... 27

Edit Search ......................................................... 27

Gamma Brightness Compensation .................... 28

Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ............................................ 29

Wide Screen (16:9) ........................................... 30

Macro Shots ....................................................... 30

Removing the Lens Hood .................................. 30

Self Recording ................................................... 31

Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode ........... 33

Program Search ................................................. 34

Tape Counter Feature ........................................ 35

Using the Remote Control .................................. 37

Useful Features

Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects ......................................... 38

Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................ 39

Superimposing a Title ........................................ 40

Changing the Preset Titles ................................. 41

Auto/Manual Focus ............................................ 42

White Balance Lock ........................................... 43

Manual Exposure ............................................... 44

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ........................... 45

Gamma Playback............................................... 46

Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight .............. 46

Editing ................................................................ 47

References Useful Information .............................................. 48

Demonstration Mode.......................................... 52

Before Requesting Service ................................ 53

Specifications..................................................... 55

References

Preparation Basic Operations

Playback Useful Features

Basic Operations

Camera Recording Advanced Features

Operation Summary

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Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in the

brackets.

Front view

When the cassette compartment door is open

Operation Summary

Terminal cover

Microphone

Zoom lens

Speaker

VIDEO jack [pp. 20, 47]

DC IN jack [pp. 9, 10]

Shoulder strap loop

[p. 14]

Lithium battery holder

[p. 12]

Cassette holder [p. 11]

Lens hood [p. 30]

Cassette compartment door

release [p. 11]

Cassette compartment door

[p. 11]

Operation Summary

AUDIO jack [pp. 20, 47]

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