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Basic Operations Basic Operations
Operation Summary Preparation Useful Features Advanced Features References
Camera Recording Playback
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
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VL A10H
OPERATION MANUAL
SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath
Manchester M40 5BE
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the VIEWCAM.
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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. 89/3
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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 compati
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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 VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen, 40C, and at 30% to 8
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AC Adapter LCD Monitor Screen • The AC adapter may interfere with reception if The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD used near a radio. monitor screen that allows you to record • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal scenes while comfortably holding the objects from entering the adapter. camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be • The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt rotated for easy recording at high or low to open or modify it. angles. It also functions as a handy playback • Do not
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Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-H22 AC adapter Power cord Infrared remote control CR2025 type Audio/video cable lithium battery Shoulder strap Lens cap AA battery for Sun hood remote control 2 iii VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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Optional Accessories Extended type Accessory Standard type Tripod adapter battery pack shoe adapter battery pack for 180° recording BT-H32 VR-30AD BT-H22 VR-33FA Soft case iv VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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Contents Operation Summary Part Names .......................................................... 3 On-screen Display Index ..................................... 5 Quick Reference Index ........................................ 6 Warning Indicators ............................................... 7 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ........... 8 Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 9 Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet......... 10 Inserting and Removing
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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............................... 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 ....
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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 VIDEO jack [pp. 20, 47] AUDIO jack [pp. 20, 47] DC IN jack [pp. 9, 10] Speaker When the cassette compartment door is open Cassette holder [p. 11] Lens hood [p. 30] Shoulder strap loop [p. 14] Lithium battery holder [p. 12] Cassette compartment door [p. 11] Cassette compartment door release [p. 11] 3 VL-A10H/pp. 001-004; 00/2/14/18:00
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Operation Summary Rear view RECord START/STOP button [p. 16] Power Zoom Wide angle/ LCD monitor screen Telephoto control [p. 17] VOLume control [p. 19] Shoulder strap loop [p. 14] Remote sensor [p. 37] FADE button [p. 25] CHARGE indicator [p. 9] MENU button [p. 22] Hand strap [p. 14] Operation buttons [p. 22] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp. 16, 19] DISPLAY button [p. 22] Bottom view Battery compartment door release [p. 8] Battery compartment door Tripod socket [p. 8] 4 VL-A10H/pp. 0
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Operation Summary On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. Camera Mode p. 38 p. 25 MENU 1 PIC GAMA QK p. 26 p. 37 EFF EFF REW FADE NORMAL REMOTE ON p. 28 p. 52 DEMO MODE OFF p. 35 COU- PI C- NTER SET TURE PAGE p. 45 p. 42 p. 43 MENU 2 p. 24 WH I TE EXPO DATE / TIME p. 44 FOCUS BAL. SURE D I SPLAY OFF p. 13 SELECT DATE +T IME SETT I NG 1 1 2000 000 12H / 24H 24H p. 30 p. 45 p. 27 PI C- TI - RE- SCENE p. 39 p. 40 SET TURE PAGE TLE TURN 16
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Operation Summary Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM’s features. • To quickly check what you have just recorded. —See page 26 (Quick Review) • To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. —See page 27 (Quick Return) • To locate the point on the tape where to begin recording while in Camera mode. —See page 27 (Edit Search) • To record a backlit subject. —See page 28 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 44 (Manual Exposure
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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 11). Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 49). 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 8). 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 centre 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. 40 min. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. approx. approx. BT-H32 CHARGE indicator 6 hr. 3 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 20 min. Notes: 1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM • Using the zoom (see page 17) and other (see page 8). 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 centre 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 centre 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
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Preparation 4 Press the or button (C or D) to Setting the Date and Time select “2” (day), and press the SET button. Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2001 (2. 6. 2001) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). SETT I NG 2 1 2000 000 Note: • Check that the lithium memory battery has been 5 Press the or button to select “6” installed before setting the date and time. (month), and press the SET button. Power switch SETT I NG 2 6 2000 000 6 Press the or button to select “2001” (year), and pres
