Sharp VN-EZ1U User manual

Important Information

Advanced Features

Importing Images

into a Computer

References

Basic Operations

Preparations

INTERNET VIEWCAM

MPEG-4 Digital Recorder

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

VN-EZ1U

Important

Model No.:

Serial No.:

Please read this operation manual

carefully before using the Digital Recorder.

For assistance in reporting the theft or

loss

of this product, record on the line

below

the serial number which is located on

the bottom of the unit.

Please retain this information.

VN-EZ1U

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Recorder from SHARP.

Before using the MPEG-4 Digital Recorder, please read this operation manual carefully and then save it for future

reference.

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause

dangerous electric shocks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulations for Class B computing equipment.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this Digital Recorder is a very high technology product with more than 61,000 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 the performance of your Digital Recorder.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full

compliance with the copyright laws of the United

States and that prior permission be obtained from

TRADEMARKS

•SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba

Corporation.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation, USA.

•All other brand or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About The Supplied Software “PixLab Integrated

Digital Media Software”

•PixLab Integrated Digital Media Software is the property

of Sharp Corporation and all related copyright and other

rights belong to Sharp Corporation.

•Sharp Corporation shall in no event be liable for damages,

loss of revenue or third party claims arising from the use of

the software.

•Software specifications and the contents of the on-line

operation manual are subject to change without prior

notice.

•Operating speed may slow down depending on computer

operating environment and processing capability.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before operating the

Digital Recorder.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should be heeded.

4. Follow Instructions—All operation and usage

guidelines should be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug this Digital Recorder from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not

recommended by the Digital Recorder manufac-

turer; they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture—Do not use this Digital

Recorder near water; for example, near a bath tub,

wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

8. Accessories—Do not place this Digital Recorder on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The Digital Recorder may fall, causing serious injury

to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the Digital

Recorder. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the Digital

Recorder. Any mounting of the Digital Recorder

should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory recommended by

the manufacturer.

9. A Digital Recorder and cart

combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the

Digital Recorder and cart

combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation

of the Digital Recorder, and to protect it from

overheating. These openings must not be blocked

or covered by placing the Digital Recorder on a

bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface. This Digital

Recorder should never be

placed near or over a radi-

ator or heat registers; nor

should it be placed in a

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided, or the manu-

facturer’s instructions have been heeded.

11. Power Sources—This Digital Recorder should be

operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home, consult your

appliance dealer or local power company. For

digital recorders intended to operate from battery

power or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization—This Digital Recorder is

equipped with a polarized alternating-current line

plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should

be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them. Pay particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

14. Lightning—To provide added protection for this

Digital Recorder during a lightning storm, or when

left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage

to the Digital Recorder due to lightning and power-

line surges.

15. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any

kind into this Digital Recorder

through openings. They may

touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on

the Digital Recorder.

17. Servicing—Do not attempt to service this Digital

Recorder yourself. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

See the back of this operation manual.

18. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this Digital

Recorder from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the Digital Recorder.

c. If the Digital Recorder has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the Digital Recorder does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions. An improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the Digital Recorder to its

normal operation.

e. If the Digital Recorder has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the Digital Recorder exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for

service.

19. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

which have the same characteristics as the original

parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this Digital Recorder, ask the service

technician to perform safety checks to determine

that the Digital Recorder is in proper operating

condition.

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Supplied Accessories

Alkaline batteries

(AA-size ×4)

3.3 V type

SmartMedia™ (4MB) SmartMedia holder Index label (×2)

CDSKA0032TA01

Hand strap

UBNDT0101TAZZ

Soft case

GCASN0022TAZZ

PixLab Integrated Digital

Media Software CD-ROM

CDSKA0039TA01

SHARP

Write-protect seal (×4)

AC adapter

UADP-0243TAZZ

Floppy disk adapter for SmartMedia™

VR-1FPN

RUNTK0350TAZZ

Contents

Important Information

Precautions.................................................................... 3

Care............................................................................... 4

SmartMedia Card Precautions ...................................... 5

Dew Formation .............................................................. 6

Part Names & Index ...................................................... 7

Indicators on the LCD Monitor....................................... 9

Warning Indicators....................................................... 13

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Quick Reference.......................................................... 22

Movie Recording.......................................................... 23

Zooming....................................................................... 25

Still Recording ............................................................. 26

Preparations

Inserting and Removing the Batteries ......................... 14

Powering the Digital Recorder from an AC Outlet ....... 16

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .............. 17

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 18

Attaching the Hand Strap ............................................ 21

Using the Soft Case..................................................... 21

Recording with the Self-Timer ..................................... 27

Remaining Battery Power-Display............................... 28

Playback

Movie Playback ........................................................... 29

Volume Control ............................................................ 30

Slow............................................................................. 31

Skipping....................................................................... 32

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse ......................................... 32

Deleting Unwanted Movie One by One ....................... 33

Deleting All the Movies ................................................ 35

Protecting Important Movie and Images

from Deletion............................................................. 37

Still Playback ............................................................... 39

Deleting Unwanted Still Image One by One ................ 41

Deleting All the Still Images ......................................... 43

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Resolution Setting ....................................................... 45

Recording Backlit Subjects.......................................... 47

Macro Shots ................................................................ 48

Time-Lapse Movie Recording...................................... 49

Selecting the White Balance Mode.............................. 51

Selecting the Iris Mode ................................................ 53

Recording Yourself (Self Recording) ........................... 54

Turning Off the Indicators ............................................ 55

To Turn the Beep Off ................................................... 56

Contents

Importing Images into a Computer

Image Files in the SmartMedia Card ........................... 65

Using a Floppy Disk Adapter ....................................... 67

Using a PC Card Adapter ............................................ 68

Transferring Image Data to Your Computer................. 69

References

Before Requesting Service.......................................... 70

Specifications .............................................................. 73

SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.) .................... 74

Important Information

Advanced Features

Importing Images

into a Computer

References

Basic Operations

Preparations

Playback

Continuous Playback................................................... 57

Dividing a Movie .......................................................... 59

Auto Playback for Still Images..................................... 62

Darking the Backlight of the LCD Monitor ................... 63

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ................................... 64

Guía de operación rápida en español.................................75

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