Sharp ViewCam VL-AH131S User manual

VL-AH131S/hyou2; 01/11/8/18:00

MANUAL DE MANEJO MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO OPERATION MANUAL

VL-AH131S

ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH

CAMCORDER CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-AH131S

Impreso en Malasia

Impresso na Malásia

Printed in Malaysia

TINSL0315TAZZ

02P01-M-G

SHARP CORPORATION

PAL

MANUAL DE MANEJO

MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

OPERATION MANUAL

VL-AH151S/CE1; 01/11/6/18:00

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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ÙÁÚ EıÒ˘·˙ÍﬁÚ EÌ˘ÛÁÚ 89/336/EOK Í·È 3/23/EOK, ¸˘Ú ÔÈ

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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.

POZOR! P¿ED SEJMUTÍM KRYTU NUTNO VYJMOUT SÍﬁOVOU

VIDLICI ZE SÍﬁOVÉ ZÁSUVKY.

UPOZORNÊNÍ: OPRAVU SMÍ PROVÁDÊT POUZE ODBORN„ SERVIS.

VL-AH131S-GB/tobira; 01/11/8/18:00

G. K. Associates, Tokyo

Power supply:

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.

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.

ENGLISH

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 qualified

dealer or service centre.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of

copyrighted works which must not be

recorded without the authority of the

owner of the copyright. Please refer to

relevant laws in your country.

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.

Before using the VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully,

especially page i.

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

VL-AH131S-GB/pp. i-iv; 01/11/19/18:00

G. K. Associates, Tokyo

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.).

VL-AH131S-GB/pp. i-iv; 01/11/19/18:00

G. K. Associates, Tokyo

About Your VIEWCAM

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 mark for high-quality recording and

playback, or with the mark to enjoy ordinary

8 mm recording and playback.

•When you load a Hi8 tape, recording is in Hi8

format. (The indicator appears on the

LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm

tape, recording is in ordinary 8 mm format.

(The indicator does not appear.)

•During playback, the recorded format is

automatically detected.

•Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is

unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8

format.

•If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal

8 mm format, set the menu item to

“OFF”on the (MENU 1) screen (Camera

mode) before recording. (See page 26 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:

•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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G. K. Associates, Tokyo

iii

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-H22 AC adapter Audio/video cablePower cord

CR2025 type

lithium battery Shoulder strap Lens cap Sun hood

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G. K. Associates, Tokyo

Optional Accessories

Extended type

battery pack

BT-H32

Standard type

battery pack

BT-H22

VL-AH131S-GB/pp. 001-004; 01/11/8/18:00

G. K. Associates, Tokyo

Contents

Preparation

Basic Operations

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

Quick Reference Index ........................................ 5

Warning Indicators ............................................... 6

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ........... 7

Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 8

Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet........... 9

Inserting and Removing a Cassette .................. 10

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ................ 11

Selecting the Language for the On-screen

Display ............................................................. 12

Setting the Date and Time ................................. 16

Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap........... 17

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................. 17

Using the Sun Hood ........................................... 18

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode ... 19

Zooming ............................................................. 20

Tips on Recording Positions .............................. 20

Remaining Recording Time Display .................. 21

Remaining Battery Power Display ..................... 21

Playback

Playback ............................................................ 22

Volume Control ................................................... 22

Watching the Playback on a TV ......................... 23

Video Search ...................................................... 24

Still...................................................................... 24

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Operations of the On-screen Controls

Using the Control Buttons............................... 25

Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens ................ 25

Adjusting the Menu Settings........................... 26

Recording the Date and Time ............................ 27

Quick Return ...................................................... 28

Edit Search ......................................................... 28

Fade In and Fade Out ........................................ 29

Quick Review ..................................................... 30

Gamma Brightness Compensation .................... 31

Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ............................................ 32

Wide Screen (16:9) ........................................... 33

Macro Shots ....................................................... 33

Removing the Lens Hood .................................. 33

Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode ........... 34

Self Recording ................................................... 35

Tape Counter Feature ........................................ 37

Program Search ................................................. 39

Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) .......... 40

Useful Features

Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects ......................................... 41

Scene Menu (Program AE) ................................ 42

Superimposing a Title ........................................ 43

Changing the Preset Titles ................................. 44

Auto/Manual Focus ............................................ 45

White Balance Lock ........................................... 46

Manual Exposure ............................................... 47

Picture/Backlight Adjustments ........................... 48

Gamma Playback............................................... 49

Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight .............. 49

Editing ................................................................ 50

References Useful Information .............................................. 51

Demonstration Mode.......................................... 55

Before Requesting Service ................................ 56

Specifications..................................................... 58

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. 23, 50]

DC IN jack [pp. 8, 9]

Shoulder strap loop

[p. 17]

Lithium battery holder

[p. 11]

Cassette holder [p. 10]

Lens hood [p. 33]

Cassette compartment door

release [p. 10]

Cassette compartment door

[p. 10]

Operation Summary

AUDIO jack [pp. 23, 50]

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