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Basic Operations Basic Operations
Operation Summary Preparation Useful Features Advanced Features References
Camera Recording Playback
VL-AH130U/hyou; 00/12/14/18:00
Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repa
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Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your video world. Important Information for Consumers in the U.S. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOC
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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. INFORMATION This equipment
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions—All the safety and product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other operating instructions should be read similar surface. This product should not before the product is operated. be placed in a built-in installation such 2. Retain Instructions—The safety and as a operating instructions should be bookcase retained for future reference. or rack 3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the unless product and in the operating instruc- proper tions should be adhered to. ventila
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15. Power Lines—An outside antenna f. When the product exhibits a distinct system should not be located in the change in performance—this vicinity of overhead power lines or other indicates a need for service. electric light or power circuits, or where 20. Replacement Parts—When replacement it can fall into such power lines or parts are required, be sure the service circuits. When installing an outside technician has used replacement parts antenna system, extreme care should specified by the man
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Precautions • When the VIEWCAM is not in use, • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions remember to remove the cassette tape, on the use of electronic equipment on turn off the power, and disconnect the commercial flights or in other sensitive VIEWCAM from the power source. areas. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. • Be aware of the temperature and humidity. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the You can use your VIEWCAM at 0C to 40C VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen, (32F to 104F),
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About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD ordinary 8 mm format. It uses advanced monitor screen that allows you to record technology to achieve even higher resolution scenes while comfortably holding the and picture quality. Use a video cassette with camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be the mark for high-quality recording and rotated for easy recording at high or low playback, or with the mar
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Supplied Accessories Audio/video cable Battery pack AC adapter Infrared remote control QCNW-1448TAZZ *BT-H22 *UADP-0312TAZZ RRMCG0084TASA or QCNW-1295TAZZ CR2025 type Shoulder strap Lens cap AA battery for lithium battery UBNDS0010TASA GCOVH1225TASA remote control 2 * Note: The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this VIEWCAM are valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this VIEWCAM was purchased outside of these areas, the part numbers may be different. Please r
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Optional Accessories Extended type Accessory Standard type battery pack Sun hood shoe adapter battery pack BT-H32 VR-60BFN VR-30ADN BT-H22 Tripod adapter for 180° recording VR-33FAN Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). viii VL-AH130U/pp. i-viii; 00/12/14/18:00 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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Contents Operation Summary Part Names .......................................................... 3 Quick Reference Index ........................................ 5 Warning Indicators ............................................... 6 Preparation 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
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Operation Summary Preparation Useful Features Advanced Features References Camera Recording Playback Useful Features Operations of the On-screen Controls Using the Control Buttons............................... 24 Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens ................ 24 Adjusting the Menu Settings........................... 25 Recording the Date and Time ............................ 26 Fade In and Fade Out ........................................ 27 Quick Review ....
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Operation Summary Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Front view Terminal cover Microphone Zoom lens AUDIO/VIDEO jack [pp. 22, 49] DC IN jack [pp. 8, 9] Speaker When the cassette compartment door is open Cassette holder [p. 10] Lens hood [p. 32] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Lithium battery holder [p. 11] Cassette compartment door [p. 10] Cassette compartment door release [p. 10] 3 VL-AH130U/pp. 001-004; 00/11/20/18:00 G. K. Associate
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Operation Summary Rear view RECord START/STOP button [p. 18] Power Zoom Wide angle/ LCD monitor screen Telephoto control [p. 19] VOLume control [p. 21] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Remote sensor [p. 39] FADE button [p. 27] CHARGE indicator [p. 8] MENU button [p. 24] Hand strap [p. 17] Operation buttons [p. 24] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 18, 21] DISPLAY button [p. 24] Bottom view Battery compartment door release [p. 7] Battery compartment door Tripod socket [p. 7] 4 VL-AH130U/pp.
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Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM’s features. • To record with a Hi8 tape in normal 8 mm format. —See page vi ( Recording Format) • To quickly check what you have just recorded. —See page 28 (Quick Review) • To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. —See page 29 (Quick Return) • To locate the point on the tape where to begin recording while in Camera mode. —See page 29 (Edit Search) • To record a backl
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Operation Summary Warning Indicators Displayed for the first Displayed after Description of warning 3 seconds 3 seconds The video cassette is defective and should be removed (see page 10). Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 51). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM automatically turns off. The battery is almost depleted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 7). The video heads are clogged and should be
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Preparation Preparation Preparation 4 Close the door, pressing it firmly in the Inserting and Removing the center until it clicks. Battery Pack Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. Removing the Battery Pack Power switch 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above. 2 Slide the battery compartment door 2 Press the battery release as shown to release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM remove the battery pack. in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment door. Bat
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Preparation Charging time and maximum continuous Charging the Battery Pack recording and playback times Power switch Max. Max. Battery Charging continuous continuous pack time recording playback time time approx. approx. approx. BT-H22 3 hr. 1 hr. 35 min. 1 hr. 35 min. approx. approx. approx. BT-H32 CHARGE indicator 6 hr. 3 hr. 10 min. 3 hr. 10 min. Notes: 1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM • Using the zoom (see page 19) and other (see page 7). Make sure that the Power functions or turni
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Preparation Cautions: Powering the VIEWCAM from • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS an AC Outlet 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 Caution: video head drum, potentially causing damage to • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed the tape. for use with this VIEWCAM, and should not be • Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM if you used as a power supply for other camcorders. will not use the VIE
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Preparation 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully Inserting and Removing a retract. Close the compartment door by Cassette pressing the center until it clicks into place. Inserting a Cassette 1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. • The cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette. Cautions: • Do not try to close the cassette compartm
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Preparation 5 Close the cassette compartment door by Installing the Lithium pressing the center until it clicks into Memory Battery place. 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: • Replace the battery with a new CR202
